Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen public meetings in 2022

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to adopt its agenda and the minutes from its August 18, 2022 meeting. The board will also receive an update from Interior Health on projects and major equipment completed between April 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022. The meeting is expected to be brief, with no other substantive items on the agenda.

• Adoption of agenda for December 15, 2022 meeting
• Adoption of August 18, 2022 meeting minutes
• Interior Health Chair's update on 2021/2022 closed projects and major equipment

The Board adopted the December 15, 2022 agenda and the August 18, 2022 meeting minutes. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adopted December 15, 2022 Agenda (Carried)
• Adopted August 18, 2022 Minutes (Carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will consider options for appointing Advisory Planning Commissions (APCs) for the 2022-2026 term and establish a 2023 meeting schedule. The agenda includes a report and draft policy and bylaw amendments for information only, with no decisions expected.

• Review of APC structure and meeting schedule for 2022-2026 term
• Draft Advisory Planning Commission Policy (annotated version)
• Draft APC Amendment Bylaw 2339.04 (annotated version)

The Planning and Development Committee approved the initiation of amendments to the APC Bylaw and Policy. The Board also accepted the APC schedule provided in the report.

• Approved initiation of amendments to the APC Bylaw and Policy
• Accepted the APC schedule included in the report

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is holding a short meeting on December 15, 2022, with a single agenda item: adopting the schedule of meetings for the coming year. No other business is listed. The meeting is procedural in nature.

• Adoption of the 2023 Schedule of Meetings

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda, hear a presentation from the RDOS Communications Section, and discuss potential resolutions to forward to the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) for its 2023 Annual General Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 35 minutes and includes only these items, with no other substantive business.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Delegation from RDOS Communications Section (Erick and Jessica)
• Discussion of resolutions for SILGA 2023 AGM
• Two attachments: SILGA call for resolutions and 2023 call for resolutions

The committee approved the meeting agenda and received an update from the Communications Supervisor regarding the communications program and 2023 plans. Members were notified of the resolution deadline for the 2023 SILGA Convention.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and receive an information item reviewing the Regional Emergency Management Program. No decisions are scheduled; the review is for information only.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Review of the Regional Emergency Management Program (information item)

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received an information update regarding the Regional Emergency Management Program Study. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:30 am

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will hear a presentation from McElhanney Consultants on the Naramata Liquid Waste Management Plan Stage 1 report. The committee is recommended to receive the report and submit it to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Naramata Liquid Waste Management Plan - Stage 1 report presentation by McElhanney Consultants
• Recommendation to receive report and submit to Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received a presentation from McElhanney Project Manager Lee Peltz regarding the Naramata Liquid Waste Management Plan Stage 1 Report. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Received Naramata Liquid Waste Management Plan Stage 1 Report presentation

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board will vote on several land-use permits, including vacation rentals and development variances, and consider contracts for a landfill compactor and asset management software. They will also hear a citizen petition about utility acquisition and consider adopting a new Official Community Plan for Electoral Area G.

• Award $412,000 contract to Marcel Equipment Ltd for a used CATEPILLAR 816F Landfill Compactor for the Oliver Sanitary Landfill
• Award $203,106 contract to Univerus Inc. for Asset Management Software
• Adopt Electoral Area G Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2975
• Add properties at 1720/1734 Oliver Ranch Road and 1631 Maple St. to Okanagan Falls sewer service area
• Approve vacation rental temporary use permits in Naramata, Twin Lakes, and Kaleden

The Board approved commencing due diligence to evaluate the acquisition of the Lakeshore Waterworks and Vintage Views Development Sewer System. Other key actions included awarding a $412,000 landfill compactor contract and adopting the Electoral Area G Official Community Plan.

• Approved due diligence for acquisition of Vintage Views Sewer and Lakeshore Waterworks
• Awarded $412,000 contract to Marcel Equipment Ltd for a used Caterpillar 816F Landfill Compactor
• Awarded $203,106 contract to Univerus Inc. for Asset Management Software
• Adopted Electoral Area G Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 2975)
• Denied Development Variance Permit for duplexes at 134/136 Clearview Crescent and 135 Clearview Road
• Approved Development Variance Permit for accessory structure at 450 Eastview Road
• Approved Temporary Use Permits for vacation rentals at 1024 Old Main Road, 4383 Mill Road, 174 Range Road, and 110 Ponderosa Avenue
• Added 1720 and 1734 Oliver Ranch Road and 1631 Maple St. to the Okanagan Falls Sanitary Sewer service area

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is holding a budget workshop to evaluate results from a previous workshop and finalize the 2023-2027 budget. The agenda includes a budget presentation and several appendices covering staff requests, supplemental service-level increases, regional grants, capital requests, and a program summary. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond adopting the agenda and adjourning.

• 2023 Budget Presentation December 2.pdf
• Appendix 1 - Staff Request (FTE- Full time equivalent)
• Appendix 2 - Supplemental Requests (increase in service level)
• Appendix 3 - Regional Grant in Aid
• Appendix 4 - Capital Requests

The committee reviewed changes to the 2023 budget, including grant-in-aid adjustments, FTE staffing requests, and capital project shifts. Several capital requests for fire halls and museums were moved to 2024.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Proposed Grant in Aid adjustments for Naramata Center Society ($5,000), Okanagan School of the Arts ($10,000), Apex Freestyle ($10,000), and Penticton Art Gallery ($5,000)
• Proposed FTE additions including an IS Technician ($88,163), GIS Analyst ($98,523), and Engineering Technologist ($102,926)
• Proposed moving Keremeos FD land acquisition and hall location study to 2024
• Proposed moving Naramata FD fire hall construction and Naramata Museum to 2024
• Proposed adjusting Community Parks Area “F” Mariposa development and removing signage program ($217,608)
• Proposed Grant in Aid for HAHAHA Kidz ($5,000), Community Wellness Circle Society ($5,250), South Okanagan Immigrant Society ($3,500), and Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Alliance ($3,500)

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board meeting on December 2, 2022. The only listed item is the adoption of the schedule of meetings for the upcoming year. No substantive decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Adoption of the 2023 schedule of meetings

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will review an animal control and dog control request for proposals, consider amendments to the Dog Control Bylaw to address excessive barking, and discuss options for Advisory Planning Commissions. They will also consider delegating authority for temporary use permit renewals.

• Animal Control and Dog Control Request for Proposal (for information)
• Dog Control Amendment Bylaw No. 2671.02 (excessively barking dogs, noise bylaw references)
• Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 2507.16
• Advisory Planning Commissions structure options for 2022-2026 term
• Delegation of temporary use permit renewals and re-issuances

The committee adopted Bylaw No. 2671.02 to address excessively barking dogs and updated the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw. It also amended bylaws to allow the Chief Administrative Officer to handle temporary use permit renewals and re-issuances. Proposals regarding the structure of Electoral Area Advisory Planning Commissions were defeated or deferred.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 2671.02 to add provisions for excessively barking dogs and update Noise Control bylaw references (CARRIED)
• Removed Area 'C' from Dog Control Bylaw No. 2671.02 (CARRIED)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 2507.16 to amend Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2507 (CARRIED)
• Denied amendment to Option 1 for APC creation to include 3 members per area (DEFEATED)
• Denied reinstatement of APCs with no staff attendance (DEFEATED)
• Requested further options for APCs, including retaining individual electoral area APCs and electronic meetings (CARRIED)
• Amended Delegation Bylaw No. 2793 and Development Procedures Bylaw No. 2500 to include temporary use permit renewals and re-issuances (CARRIED)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider a letter of support for Rogers-Shaw Communications' application for a Connecting Communities BC Grant, and to receive information on a decision-making policy and the RDOS function chart. The meeting may close to the public for the grant discussion due to confidentiality provisions.

• Letter of support for Rogers-Shaw Communications' Connecting Communities BC Grant application
• Motion to close meeting to public under section 90(1)(j) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
• Decision-Making Policy presented for information only
• RDOS Function Chart and organizational chart presented for information only

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and entered a closed session to discuss a letter of support for the Rogers/Shaw Communications Connecting Communities Grant application. No public decisions were recorded regarding the grant or other agenda items.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved motion to close meeting to the public for Rogers/Shaw Communications grant discussion

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board will consider consent agenda items, development variance permits, a fire service area petition, an OCP bylaw amendment, and several contracts and grants. They will also review a motion to adjust director remuneration.

• Award $89,967 contract for Emergency Radio Telecommunications Study to PLANETWORKS Consulting
• Award $266,111 contract for Apex Fire Hall design and construction support to Johstone Davidson Architecture
• Approve $14,830 grant from Vermillion Forks Reserve Fund to Eastgate Fire Protection Society for propane generator
• Approve Development Variance Permits for accessory dwelling at 2415 Kettle Ridge Way and accessory building at 913 Sunglo Drive
• Read third time Electoral Area G OCP Bylaw No. 2975 with amendment for 2748 River Road

The Board approved several infrastructure contracts, including an emergency radio study and design services for the Apex Fire Hall. It also approved various development variance permits and conservation fund grants. A motion to review director remuneration was defeated.

• Awarded Emergency Radio Telecommunications Study contract to PLANETWORKS Consulting for $89,967.00
• Awarded Apex Fire Hall Design & Construction Support Services contract to Johstone Davidson Architecture for $266,111 plus taxes
• Approved $14,830 grant from Vermillion Forks Reserve Fund to Eastgate Fire Protection Society for a propane generator
• Approved Development Variance Permit E2022.042-DVP for accessory dwelling at 2415 Kettle Ridge Way
• Approved Development Variance Permit F2022.043-DVP for accessory building at 913 Sunglo Drive
• Adopted Bylaw No. 2976, 2022 to repeal Electoral Area H Noise Control bylaws
• Approved support for seven South Okanagan Conservation Fund applications totaling $282,215
• Defeated motion to review remuneration bylaw to adjust pay to pre-Covid amounts

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item only. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is meeting to review and approve its schedule of meetings. No substantive decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

• Adoption of meeting schedule (Dec 1-SOM.pdf)

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will consider adopting its agenda, hear a presentation from the South Okanagan Conservation Fund, and may vote to close the meeting to the public to discuss land acquisition or disposition. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Presentation by Lauren Meads, Program Administrator, South Okanagan Conservation Fund
• Motion to close meeting under section 90(1)(e) for land acquisition/disposition discussions

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and entered a closed session to discuss the South Okanagan Conservation Fund. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved closing the meeting to the public to discuss land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation regarding the South Okanagan Conservation Fund

Corporate Services Committee

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen's Corporate Services Committee is meeting to review the draft budget, including operational and capital plans, tax requisitions, and staffing requests. The agenda includes detailed budget documents for each member municipality and electoral area. The meeting is primarily a review and discussion of the draft budget.

• Draft budget review with tax requisition comparisons per capita and by property values
• Operational and capital budget documents, including carry forwards
• Budget breakdowns for City of Penticton, District of Summerland, Town of Princeton, Town of Oliver, Town of Osoyoos, Village of Keremeos, and Penticton Indian Band
• Budget breakdowns for Electoral Areas A through I
• Staff requests (FTE) and supplemental requests for increased service levels

The Committee approved specific funding amounts for four regional grant applicants for the 2023 Budget. It also approved all proposed requests for additional staff resources and supplementary costs for additional levels of service for 2023.

• Approved $5,000 grant for HA HA HA Kids Fest
• Approved $5,250 grant for Community Wellness Circle Society
• Approved $3,500 grant for South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services
• Approved $3,500 grant for Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Alliance
• Approved all proposed requests for additional staff resources for the 2023 Budget
• Approved all proposed supplementary costs for additional levels of service for 2023

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board meeting. The only listed item is the adoption of the schedule of meetings, with no substantive decisions or discussions on other topics.

• Adoption of the schedule of meetings for the upcoming period

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is holding a meeting on November 17, 2022, with the sole agenda item being the adoption of a schedule of meetings. The agenda contains no other business items, only the schedule document for review.

• Adoption of the November 17, 2022 schedule of meetings

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will consider appointing three members to the Economic Trust of the Southern Interior advisory committee, and discuss next steps for an incorporation study in Electoral Area "D" (Okanagan Falls). The agenda also includes discussion items on Oliver Parks and Rec Society appointments and expressions of interest for committees and external agencies.

• Nominate three of six mayors or the Chair to ETSI Regional Advisory Committee
• Confirm interest in governance options for Electoral Area "D"
• Authorize Chair and Area "D" Director to discuss study boundaries with Ministry of Municipal Affairs
• Discussion: Oliver Parks and Rec Society appointments
• Discussion: Expression of interest for committees and external agencies

The Corporate Services Committee confirmed interest in Phase 2 of the Incorporation study for Electoral Area D. The committee also made several appointments to regional boards and societies.

• Confirmed interest in proceeding with Phase 2 of the Incorporation study for Electoral Area D (Carried; Opposed: Director Bush)
• Authorized the Chair and Electoral Area D Director to discuss proposed study area boundaries with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs (Carried)
• Nominated Directors McKortoff, Johansen, and Bloomfield to the ETSI Regional Advisory Committee (Carried)
• Appointed the Director and Alternate Director for Electoral Area C to the Oliver Parks and Recreation Society (Carried)
• Appointed Director Roberts as an alternate on the Okanagan/Kootenay Sterile Insect Release Board (Carried)
• Appointed Director Taylor as an alternate on the Okanagan Basin Water Board (Carried)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board will vote on several land-use and financial items, including a temporary use permit for a vacation rental in Kaleden, a development variance permit for a swimming pool, and a bylaw to spend $71,100 from the Area A gas tax reserve on the Sun Bowl Arena chiller. The board will also consider supporting a fire department grant application and amendments to dog control and bylaw enforcement bylaws.

• Temporary Use Permit I2022.019-TUP for a vacation rental at 251 Alder Avenue, Kaleden
• Development Variance Permit A2022.018-DVP for a swimming pool at 2002 85th Street (recommended denial)
• Bylaw 2987, 2022: $71,100 from Area A Community Works Gas Tax Reserve for Sun Bowl Arena Plate and Frame Chiller
• Support for Volunteer and Composite Fire Department CEPF Grant Application
• Dog Control Amendment Bylaw 2671.02 (excessively barking dogs) and Bylaw 2507.16 (bylaw notice enforcement)

The Board adopted a bylaw to fund a chiller for the Sun Bowl Arena and approved a vacation rental permit in Kaleden. A swimming pool variance request was denied, and a dog control amendment was postponed.

• Approved $71,100 from Area 'A' Gas Tax Reserve for Sun Bowl Arena Plate and Frame Chiller
• Approved Temporary Use Permit I2022.019-TUP for a vacation rental at 251 Alder Avenue, Kaleden
• Denied Development Variance Permit A2022.018-DVP for a swimming pool at 2002 85th Street
• Authorized application to discharge restrictive covenant at 409 Antonick Way to proceed to Agricultural Land Commission
• Approved support for Volunteer and Composite Fire Department Equipment and Training Grant Application
• Postponed Dog Control Amendment Bylaw to Committee
• Appointed Director Konanz as Vice-Chair of the Community Services Committee
• Appointed Directors Bloomfield, McKortoff, and Johansen to ETSI

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider a consolidated Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw project for 2023, review the structure and 2023 schedule for Advisory Planning Commissions (APCs), and receive information on animal control and dog control requests for proposals. The agenda includes recommendations to adopt the agenda and adjourn, but no final decisions are being made on the substantive items.

• Recommendation to undertake a consolidated OCP Bylaw for Okanagan Valley electoral areas as a 2023 project
• Information report on APC structure and 2023 meeting schedule
• Information on Animal Control RFP and related bylaws (Dog Control Bylaw No. 2671, Animal Control Bylaw No. 2763)

The Planning and Development Committee approved a project to create a consolidated Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw for the Okanagan Valley electoral areas in 2023. The committee also discussed staff retention related to meeting schedules and deferred an animal control RFP.

• Approved consolidated OCP Bylaw project for Okanagan Valley electoral areas for 2023 (Opposed: Directors Monteith, Knodel)
• Referred APC structure and 2023 schedule back to administration for further development
• Moved Animal Control and Dog Control Request for Proposals to December 1, 2022 meeting

Inaugural Meeting

This is the inaugural meeting of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board. The agenda contains only procedural items such as adopting rules and appointing officers, with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed.

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and receive a third-quarter activity report from Development Services. The report will be presented, but no decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Third Quarter Activity Report – Development Services

The Planning and Development Committee met briefly on October 6, 2022, adopting the agenda and receiving the third quarter activity reports from Planning Services and Building/Enforcement. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after 14 minutes.

• Adopted the agenda (carried)
• Received the Third Quarter Activity Report – Development Services (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:20 am (carried)

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is holding a public hearing to consider amendments to the Electoral Area 'I' Official Community Plan and the Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw for the property at 236 Creekview Road. The hearing is scheduled for October 6, 2022, from 9:00 to 9:10 a.m. at the RDOS Boardroom in Penticton. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Public hearing for OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2683.07, 2022
• Public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.17, 2022
• Property address: 236 Creekview Road, Electoral Area 'I'

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will adopt its agenda, receive the third quarter 2022 Engineering Services activity report, hear a presentation on energy and climate change from Jeremy Dresner, and get an update from Jeff Wiseman of the Ministry of Transportation on maintenance issues. No decisions are listed beyond agenda adoption.

• Third Quarter Activity Report 2022 – Engineering Services
• Energy and Climate Change presentation by Jeremy Dresner
• Ministry of Transportation update by Jeff Wiseman on maintenance issues

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive decisions made. The agenda was adopted as amended to include the Operations third-quarter report, and the committee heard presentations on energy and climate change, engineering services, and operations. The meeting adjourned after the reports.

• Adopted agenda as amended to include Operations 3rd Quarter Activity Report (carried)
• Recessed at 11:01 am (carried)
• Reconvened at 12:31 pm (carried)
• Adjourned at 12:34 pm (carried)

Protective Services Committee

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen's Protective Services Committee will meet to adopt its agenda and receive a third-quarter activity report from Protective Services. The report is for information only, with no decisions expected. The meeting is brief, scheduled for 10 minutes.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Presentation of the Third Quarter Report-Protective Services (for information only)

The committee met briefly on October 6, 2022, and only adopted the agenda and received the Q3 2022 Protective Services Activity Report for information. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were taken during the meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Received Q3 2022 Protective Services Activity Report for information only
• Adjourned meeting at 9:55 pm (carried)

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board meeting. The only listed item is the adoption of the schedule of meetings, with no substantive decisions or discussions noted.

• Adoption of the schedule of meetings for the board

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board of Directors is meeting to decide on a range of items, including adoption of a new noise control bylaw, property tax exemptions, and several development variance and temporary use permits. The board will also consider funding for the Coalmont Fire Hall and amendments to the purchasing policy.

• Adoption of Noise Control Bylaw No. 2931 and Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 2507.14
• Bylaw 2983: $85,000 from Area H Community Works Gas Tax Reserve for Coalmont Fire Hall completion
• Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2984
• Development variance permits for accessory dwellings at 2415 Kettle Ridge Way and 380 White Lake Road
• Temporary use permits for a vacation rental at 3136 Vaseux Lake Crescent and a park model trailer at 8026 Highway 97

The board initially denied a temporary use permit for a vacation rental at 3136 Vaseux Lake Crescent, but later approved it after a motion to defeat failed. Several other development permits and bylaws were approved, including a noise control bylaw and property tax exemptions.

• Approved Temporary Use Permit D2022.015-TUP for vacation rental at 3136 Vaseux Lake Crescent after initial motion to deny was defeated
• Approved Development Variance Permit E2022.037-DVP for overheight fence at 3076 Juniper Drive
• Approved Development Variance Permit I2022.036-DVP for accessory dwelling at 380 White Lake Road
• Approved Temporary Use Permit C2022.018-TUP for park model trailer at 8026 Highway 97
• Adopted Noise Control Bylaw No. 2931, 2022
• Adopted Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2984, 2022
• Approved $85,000 from Area H Community Works Reserve for Coalmont Fire Hall completion
• Approved $60,000 from Area F Community Works Reserve for Mariposa Park Development Project

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and receive a third quarter activity report from Community Services staff. The meeting is scheduled for a short 15-minute session and includes only this report and adjournment.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Presentation of the 3rd Quarter Activity Report 2022 – Community Services

The Community Services Committee met on October 6, 2022, and only handled procedural items: adopting the agenda and adjourning. No substantive decisions were made; the sole substantive item was receiving the third-quarter activity report for Community Services.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Received the 3rd Quarter Activity Report 2022 for Community Services

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and receive a third-quarter report on the 2022 Corporate Action Plan. The agenda contains only routine procedural items: agenda approval, the Q3 report presentation, and adjournment.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Presentation of the 2022 Corporate Action Plan - Q3 Report

The Corporate Services Committee met briefly and received the third quarter 2022 Corporate Action Plan report as information. No substantive decisions or votes were taken beyond adopting the agenda and adjourning.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Received the Corporate Action Plan Q3 2022 report (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:30 am (carried)

Public Hearing

This is a public hearing for zoning application A2021.020-ZONE by Topaz Properties. The agenda contains only this single item and no attachments beyond the application PDF. No decisions are listed; the hearing is to receive public input.

• Public hearing for zoning application A2021.020-ZONE (Topaz Properties)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board will vote on a consent agenda and several land-use items, including temporary use permits for vacation rentals, a cannabis retail store relocation, and zoning bylaw amendments. The board will also consider adopting a new noise control bylaw and establishing water, street lighting, and cemetery services for Okanagan Falls.

• Support relocation of Green Light Cannabis retail store to 5-5350 Highway 97
• Approve vacation rental permits at 2155 Carmi Road, 2589 Naramata Road, 3136 Vaseux Lake Crescent
• Deny temporary use permits for RV dwelling at 3305 McGibney Road and short-term tourist accommodation at 2152 Naramata Road
• First and second reading of zoning bylaw amendments for 236 Creekview Rd and Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw
• Adopt Noise Control Bylaw No. 2931 and Public Notice Bylaw No. 2977

The RDOS Board approved several development permits and bylaw readings, including a cannabis retail store relocation, temporary vacation rental permits, and a noise control bylaw. A vacation rental permit at 3136 Vaseux Lake Crescent was postponed to October 6 after a motion to deny failed. The Purchasing and Sales Policy was also postponed for consultation with fire chiefs.

• Approved cannabis retail store relocation to 5-5350 Highway 97 (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit for 2811 Coalmont Road (carried)
• Postponed vacation rental permit at 3136 Vaseux Lake Crescent to October 6 (carried, opposed by Directors B. Coyne and Kozakevich)
• Approved temporary RV dwelling at 3305 McGibney Road with conditions (carried)
• Approved first and second readings of zoning bylaws for 236 Creekview Rd (carried)
• Approved first, second, and third readings of Noise Control Bylaw No. 2931 (carried)
• Postponed Purchasing and Sales Policy to October 6 (carried, opposed by six directors)
• Approved first, second, and third readings of Okanagan Falls water, street lighting, and cemetery service bylaws (carried)

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board meeting on September 22, 2022. The only listed item is the adoption of the schedule of meetings, with no substantive decisions or discussions on other topics.

• Adoption of the 2022-09-22 schedule of meetings

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider amendments to the Electoral Area 'F' Official Community Plan and zoning bylaws based on the 2022 Meadow Valley Aquifer Study, and to receive information about a new Soil Removal and Deposit Regulation Bylaw for the Greater West Bench community. The agenda includes recommendations for both items, but no decisions are final until the committee votes.

• Amend OCP Bylaw No. 2790.03 and Zoning Bylaw No. 2800.18 to incorporate Meadow Valley Aquifer Study recommendations on use and density
• Introduce Soil Removal and Deposit Regulation Bylaw No. 2974 for Greater West Bench in Electoral Area 'F'
• Related amendments: Development Procedures Bylaw No. 2500.29, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2955.01, Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2507.16

The committee carried a motion to amend Electoral Area 'F' Official Community Plan and Okanagan Valley Zoning bylaws to incorporate recommendations from the Meadow Valley Aquifer Study (2022) regarding use and density. A soil removal and deposit regulation bylaw for the Greater West Bench community was presented for information only. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2790.03 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.18 for Meadow Valley/Faulder (carried)
• Received Soil Removal and Deposit Regulation Bylaw No. 2974 for information (no vote)

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is meeting on September 1, 2022, with the only listed agenda item being the adoption of its schedule of meetings. The agenda contains no substantive decisions, proposals, or public hearings — it is procedural only.

• Adoption of the 2022 schedule of meetings (attachment 20220901-SOM.pdf)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and receive an update on the 2022 UBCM convention resolutions, for information only. No decisions or substantive actions are scheduled beyond the routine approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Update on 2022 UBCM resolutions (information only)
• Adjournment

The committee met briefly, adopted the agenda, received an informational update on 2022 UBCM convention resolutions and minister meeting schedules, and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:12 am (carried)

Protective Services Committee

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen's Protective Services Committee is meeting to receive a quarterly update from BC Emergency Health Services and an after-exercise report on conflagration integration from Red Dragon Consulting. The agenda includes only these two presentations and standard procedural items.

• Quarterly update from Brent Middleton, Patient Care Delivery Manager, BC EHS
• After exercise report on conflagration integration by Paul Edmonds, Red Dragon Consulting
• Attachment: ExCI AARvFinal.pdf

The Protective Services Committee received a presentation from Paul Edmonds of Red Dragon Consulting on the After Action Report from Exercise Conflagration. No substantive decisions were made; the agenda was adopted and the meeting adjourned without any votes on policy, contracts, or bylaws.

• Adopted the September 1, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:56 am (carried)

Public Hearing

This is a public hearing of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. The only agenda item is a newspaper ad related to Jones-Duncan, with no other details provided in the agenda text. The meeting is scheduled for a short 15-minute session.

• Public hearing on newspaper ad for Jones-Duncan

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board will vote on consent agendas, several development variance and watercourse permits, and first readings of a noise control bylaw and a public notice bylaw amendment. The meeting also includes adoption of a zoning bylaw amendment for an oversized accessory dwelling and a repeal of Electoral Area H noise bylaws.

• Development Variance Permit A2022.034-DVP to reduce minimum building width to 4.27 m at 121 Wapiti Court
• Watercourse Development Permit E2022.012-WDP for a tram at 2265 Naramata Road
• Development Variance Permit E2022.027-DVP to reduce front setback to 1.5 m at 3180 3rd Street, Naramata
• Development Variance Permit I2022.013-DVP for three dwellings at 130 Ponderosa Avenue, Kaleden
• First readings of Noise Control Bylaw No. 2931 and Public Notice Bylaw No. 2977

The RDOS Board denied a development variance permit for three single detached dwellings at 130 Ponderosa Avenue, Kaleden (3 opposed). The Board also postponed two noise control bylaws (No. 2931 and No. 2507.14) until decibel readings from Penticton Speedway can be captured. Several other permits and bylaw amendments were approved, including a variance at 121 Wapiti Court and a zoning amendment at 4120 Black Sage Road.

• Denied development variance permit I2022.013-DVP for three dwellings at 130 Ponderosa Avenue, Kaleden (3 opposed)
• Postponed Noise Control Bylaw No. 2931 and Bylaw No. 2507.14 until Penticton Speedway decibel reading captured
• Approved development variance permit A2022.034-DVP at 121 Wapiti Court (reduced building width to 4.27 m)
• Approved watercourse development permit E2022.012-WDP for tram at 2265 Naramata Road
• Approved development variance permit E2022.027-DVP at 3180 3rd Street, Naramata (reduced front setback to 1.5 m)
• Approved first, second, and third reading of Public Notice Bylaw No. 2977 and amendment Bylaw No. 2500.28
• Adopted zoning amendment Bylaw No. 2800.15 for oversized accessory dwelling at 4120 Black Sage Road
• Approved first, second, and third reading of Bylaw No. 2976 to repeal Electoral Area H noise control bylaws

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board will meet to adopt its agenda and June 16, 2022 minutes, change two upcoming meeting dates, and move into a closed session under Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter to discuss confidential negotiations with provincial or federal governments. No other substantive business is listed.

• Adoption of the August 18, 2022 meeting agenda
• Adoption of the June 16, 2022 board minutes
• Change September 15, 2022 meeting to September 22, 2022
• Change October 13, 2022 meeting to October 6, 2022
• Closed session for confidential government negotiations

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board of Directors met on August 18, 2022, and approved the agenda and minutes from the June 16, 2022 meeting. The board also changed the September 15, 2022 meeting to September 22, 2022, and the October 13, 2022 meeting to October 6, 2022. A closed session was held briefly to discuss negotiations under Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter. The meeting adjourned after approximately four minutes in open session.

• Adopted the August 18, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adopted the June 16, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Changed September 15, 2022 meeting to September 22, 2022 (carried)
• Changed October 13, 2022 meeting to October 6, 2022 (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for negotiations discussion under Section 90(2)(b) (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting briefly to adopt its agenda, consider amendments to the Purchasing and Sales Policy, and adjourn. The only substantive item is the proposed policy amendment, which is attached to the agenda.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Amendments to the Purchasing and Sales Policy (attachment: Purchasing Policy Amendments.pdf)

The Corporate Services Committee approved amendments to the Purchasing and Sales Policy as presented. The motion carried despite opposition from Director Monteith. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved amendments to the Purchasing and Sales Policy (carried; opposed: Director Monteith)

Schedule of Meetings

This agenda is for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board meeting on August 18, 2022. The only listed item is a schedule of meetings, which is procedural boilerplate. No substantive decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Schedule of Meetings (20220818-SOM.pdf)

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee will hear a presentation from Calian Emergency Management on the RDOS 2021 Atmospheric River Flooding After-Action Report, followed by a quarterly update from BC Emergency Health Services. The agenda includes only these two presentations plus routine approval and adjournment items.

• Presentation of RDOS 2021 Atmospheric River Flooding After-Action Report by Calian Emergency Management
• Quarterly update from BC EHS Patient Care Delivery Manager Brian Middleton

The Protective Services Committee received a presentation from Calian Emergency Management on the RDOS 2021 Atmospheric River Flooding After-Action Report. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural with a delegation and adjournment.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:29 am (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will consider initiating a new Public Notice Bylaw and amending the Noise Control Bylaw. The public notice bylaw would be initiated, while the noise bylaw changes would remove Electoral Area H and add exceptions for natural resource extraction and motorsport facilities.

• Initiation of Public Notice Bylaw No. 2977
• Removal of Electoral Area 'H' from Noise Control Bylaw No. 2931
• New definitions for 'motorsport facility' and 'natural resource extraction'
• Noise exception for natural resource extraction up to 85 dBA, Mon-Fri 7am-5pm
• Noise exception for motorsport facility up to 95 dBA, Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sun/holidays 10am-10pm

The committee approved changes to the proposed Noise Control Bylaw No. 2931, 2022, including removing Electoral Area 'H' from its scope and adding definitions and exceptions for 'motorsport facility' and 'natural resource extraction' uses. The exceptions allow noise up to 85 dBA for resource extraction (Mon-Fri 7am-5pm) and up to 95 dBA for motorsport facilities (Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sun/holidays 10am-10pm). The bylaw will be advanced to the Board for further consideration.

• Approved amendments to Noise Control Bylaw No. 2931, 2022, removing Electoral Area 'H' (carried)
• Added definitions for 'motorsport facility' and 'natural resource extraction' (carried)
• Added exception allowing natural resource extraction noise up to 85 dBA, Mon-Fri 7am-5pm (carried)
• Added exception allowing motorsport facility noise up to 95 dBA, Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sun/holidays 10am-10pm (carried)
• Advanced Public Notice Bylaw to the Board (discussed, no formal vote recorded)

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Environment and Infrastructure Committee. The committee will adopt the agenda, consider a closed session to discuss land acquisition or disposition, and adjourn. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed session under Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter for land acquisition/disposition

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee held a closed session under Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter to discuss potential acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the agenda was adopted and the meeting adjourned shortly after the closed session.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for land-related discussions (carried)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board of Directors is meeting to decide on several rural land use matters, including a proposed zoning bylaw amendment to regulate mobile vendors across multiple electoral areas and a recommendation to deny a bylaw that would allow eight livestock at a property in Willowbrook. The board will also consider an Agricultural Land Commission referral for a non-farm use at a Fruitvale Way property, adopt administrative overhead policy amendments, and extend appointments to the South Okanagan Conservation Fund Technical Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Bylaw No. 2800.02 to introduce mobile vendor regulations in Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, and I
• Recommendation to deny Bylaw No. 2800.14 allowing eight livestock at 479 Johnson Crescent, Willowbrook
• ALC referral for non-farm use (eating/drinking establishment) at 3692 Fruitvale Way
• Adoption of Administrative Overhead Policy amendments
• Appointments to South Okanagan Conservation Fund Technical Advisory Committee (two-year terms)

The RDOS Board denied a zoning bylaw amendment that would have allowed eight livestock at 479 Johnson Crescent in Willowbrook. It adopted new regulations and definitions for mobile vendors across multiple electoral areas. The Board also authorized a non-farm use application for an eating and drinking establishment at 3692 Fruitvale Way to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission, and extended the state of local emergency for Area I until August 18, 2022.

• Denied zoning bylaw amendment for 8 livestock at 479 Johnson Crescent, Willowbrook (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 2800.02 introducing mobile vendor regulations and definitions (carried)
• Authorized non-farm use application for eating/drinking establishment at 3692 Fruitvale Way to proceed to ALC (carried)
• Extended state of local emergency for Area I until August 18, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted amended Administrative Overhead Policy (carried)
• Extended appointments to South Okanagan Conservation Fund Technical Advisory Committee (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from various committees (carried)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda, hear a delegation from the Osoyoos Museum Society about the new museum project, and adjourn. No decisions are scheduled beyond routine agenda approval.

• Delegation from Osoyoos Museum Society (Kara Burton and Martha Collins) to update on new museum project progress

The Community Services Committee met on August 4, 2022, and adopted its agenda. The Osoyoos Museum Society provided an update on the new museum project. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:46 am (carried)

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is holding a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment (X2022.007-ZONE) regarding mobile vendors. The agenda contains only this single item, with no attached details provided in the text.

• Public hearing for zoning amendment X2022.007-ZONE on mobile vendors

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to hear a delegate presentation from Associated Environmental on the Meadow Valley Aquifer Study findings. The committee will consider referring the study back to administration to develop actions based on the study's recommendations. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Delegate presentation on Meadow Valley Aquifer Study by Marta Green, Steven Colebrook, and Dylan Riley from Associated Environmental
• Recommendation to refer Meadow Valley Aquifer Study back to administration for action development

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee met and received a presentation from Associated Environmental on the Meadow Valley Aquifer Study. No substantive decisions were made; the only actions were adopting the agenda and adjourning.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:48 am (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda, review the Q2 2022 Corporate Action Plan report, and discuss the Administrative Overhead Policy. The committee will consider a recommendation to amend the policy in line with option 4 (Status Quo). The meeting is scheduled for 30 minutes and includes only these items.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• 2022 Corporate Action Plan - Q2 Report
• Review of Administrative Overhead Policy with options
• Recommendation to amend policy per option 4 (Status Quo)

The Corporate Services Committee adopted the agenda, received a Q2 corporate business plan update and a CAO update on the Keremeos Creek wildfire, and approved an amendment to the Administrative Overhead Policy as presented. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Amended Administrative Overhead Policy per option 4 (carried)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board will vote on several development permits and zoning bylaw amendments, including a campground permit, a variance denial, and new rules for mobile vendors. They will also consider awarding a $61,615 contract for water pump upgrades and adopting a new Official Community Plan for Electoral Area G. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and a closed session for labour relations.

• Approve Temporary Use Permit I2022.010-TUP for a campground on Crown land near 928 Pineview Drive
• Deny Development Variance Permit C2022.026-DVP for a warehouse addition at 577 Road 2
• Approve Development Variance Permit I2022.013-DVP for three homes at 130 Ponderosa Avenue, Kaleden
• First and second reading of Bylaw 2800.14 to allow 8 livestock at 479 Johnson Crescent, Willowbrook
• Award $61,615 contract to Keldon Electric Ltd for West Bench Booster Station variable frequency drives

The RDOS Board approved several development permits and zoning bylaw amendments, including a temporary use permit for a campground and a variance permit for a warehouse addition. They denied a zoning bylaw for keeping eight livestock, deferred another, and advanced two others to public hearings. The Board also awarded a $61,615 contract for variable frequency drives at the West Bench Booster Station and ratified local states of emergency for Areas I and G.

• Approved Temporary Use Permit I2022.010-TUP for campground on Crown land (carried)
• Sent Development Variance Permit C2022.026-DVP for warehouse addition to APC (carried)
• Sent Development Variance Permit I2022.013-DVP for three dwellings to APC (carried)
• Denied Bylaw 2800.14 for eight livestock at 479 Johnson Crescent (carried)
• Deferred Bylaw 2800.14 until applicant attends next meeting (carried)
• Gave first and second reading to Bylaw 2800.15 for oversized accessory dwelling, scheduled public hearing (carried)
• Gave first and second reading to OCP Bylaw 2975 for Electoral Area G, delegated public hearing to Director Roberts (carried)
• Awarded $61,615 contract to Keldon Electric Ltd for West Bench Booster Station VFDs, plus $13,385 contingency (carried)

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board meeting on August 4, 2022. The only listed item is the adoption of the schedule of meetings, with no substantive decisions or discussions.

• Adoption of the 2022 schedule of meetings (attachment 20220804-SOM.pdf)

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will review second-quarter activity reports from Engineering Services and Operations, and consider a recommendation to discontinue the landfill agricultural wood waste chipping program in 2023. The committee will also hear a presentation from Kim Grout, CEO of the Agricultural Land Commission, and may refer an Air Quality Service to the 2023 Business Plan.

• Recommendation to discontinue agricultural wood chipping program in 2023 at Area A Refuse, Oliver Landfill, and Campbell Mountain Landfill
• Referral of Air Quality Service to 2023 Business Plan
• 2022 2nd Quarter Activity Report – Engineering Services
• 2022 2nd Quarter Activity Report – Operations
• Delegate presentation by Kim Grout, CEO, Agricultural Land Commission

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee voted to discontinue the landfill agricultural wood waste chipping program in 2023, affecting Area A Refuse, Oliver Landfill, and Campbell Mountain Landfill services. It also referred establishment of an Air Quality Service to the 2023 Business Plan for board consideration. The motion carried with opposition from Directors Bush and Coyne. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was informational or procedural.

• Discontinued agricultural wood waste chipping program in 2023 (carried, opposed: Bush, Coyne)
• Referred Air Quality Service establishment to 2023 Business Plan (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is reviewing quarterly reports on corporate services, the business plan, and budget variance. The main item is a recommendation to support an incorporation study for Electoral Area D, based on a final report and boundary options.

• 2022 Q2 Activity Report – Corporate Services
• Q2 Corporate Business Plan Report
• Q2 Budget Variance Report
• Electoral Area D Service and Boundary Configuration Study – Final Report
• Recommendation to undertake an incorporation study for Okanagan Falls and surrounding neighbourhoods

The committee voted to apply to the Minister of Municipal Affairs for funding to conduct an incorporation study for a defined area in Electoral Area D, including Okanagan Falls and surrounding neighbourhoods. The motion carried with one opposed vote. Other items were received as information only, and one report was postponed.

• Approved application for incorporation study funds (carried, opposed: Director Bush)
• Adopted agenda as amended (carried)
• Received Q2 budget variance report (information only)
• Received Electoral Area D Services and Boundary Configuration final report (information only)
• Received Q2 Corporate Services activity report (information only)
• Postponed Q2 Corporate Business Plan report to Aug 4, 2022

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda, review the second quarter 2022 activity report, and discuss the terms of reference for a regional emergency management program review based on a June 30, 2022 workshop. The meeting is scheduled for 9:30-10:00 AM at the RDOS Boardroom in Penticton.

• Adoption of the July 21, 2022 agenda
• Review of the Protective Services Second Quarter Report
• Discussion of Emergency Management Program Study Terms of Reference

The Protective Services Committee received the Q2 2022 activity report and reviewed the terms of reference for the Regional Emergency Management Program Study, amending one bullet to include 'participant requirements'. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the agenda and adjourning.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Received Q2 2022 activity report for information
• Reviewed and amended terms of reference for Regional Emergency Management Program Study
• Adjourned meeting at 10:12 am (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will review the second quarter activity report from Development Services and receive information on the draft Electoral Area 'G' Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 2975, including significant policy changes and a summary of consultation undertaken. No decisions are scheduled; items are for information only.

• Second Quarter Activity Report – Development Services
• Draft Electoral Area 'G' OCP Bylaw No. 2975 – summary of significant policy changes
• Summary of consultation for Electoral Area 'G' OCP
• Discussion of subdivision proposals potentially affected by proposed OCP changes

The Planning and Development Committee meeting was largely procedural. Members adopted the agenda and adjourned, with no substantive decisions made. They received the Development Services second quarter report and information-only summaries on the Electoral Area 'G' Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2975, including policy changes and consultation efforts.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Received Development Services Q2 report (information only)
• Received summary of OCP Bylaw No. 2975 policy changes (information only)
• Received summary of OCP consultation program (information only)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:32 am (carried)

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item only. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is meeting to review and adopt its schedule of meetings for the remainder of 2022. No substantive decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Adoption of 2022 schedule of meetings (attachment 20220721 SOM.pdf)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board will vote on several bylaws and referrals, including borrowing up to $6,464,500 for Summerland road and water work, a new noise control bylaw, and a $400,000 loan for Naramata fire trucks. They will also receive minutes from committees and consider changing meeting dates.

• Borrow up to $6,464,500 for Giants Head Road bike lanes, drainage, and water main work in Summerland (Bylaw 2972)
• First, second, and third reading of Noise Control Bylaw No. 2931 for Electoral Areas C, D, E, F, H, I
• Adopt Naramata Fire Truck Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2964 for up to $400,000 for two fire trucks
• Adopt Hedley Parks Maintenance Cost Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2960
• Authorize two Agricultural Land Commission referrals: Andrew Peller Ltd. (4190 Black Sage Road) and Princeton Stock Ranch Ltd. (District Lot 1194, KDYD)

The RDOS Board approved a $6,464,500 borrowing bylaw for Giants Head Road improvements in Summerland, adopted several other bylaws including noise control (deferred), development procedures, Hedley parks maintenance, mosquito control cost recovery, Naramata fire trucks, and West Bench soil removal. The board also authorized two Agricultural Land Commission referrals and adjusted meeting dates. A closed session resulted in rescinding an appointment and responding to a video.

• Approved $6,464,500 borrowing for Giants Head Road bike lanes, drainage, and water main replacement (carried)
• Authorized ALC referral for non-farm use at 4190 Black Sage Road (carried)
• Authorized ALC referral for subdivision at District Lot 1194, KDYD (carried)
• Deferred Noise Control Bylaw No. 2931 and Bylaw No. 2507.14 pending decibel level questions (carried)
• Adopted Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 2500.27 (carried)
• Adopted Hedley Parks Maintenance Cost Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2960 (carried)
• Adopted Mosquito Control Cost Recovery Amendment Bylaw No. 2962 (carried)
• Adopted Naramata Fire Truck Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2964 for up to $400,000 (carried)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will adopt its agenda, review the 2022 second quarter activity report for Community Services, and receive a presentation from RC Strategies on the RDOS Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan update. The meeting is informational and procedural, with no votes on substantive items beyond agenda adoption and adjournment.

• 2022 2nd Quarter Activity Report – Community Services
• Presentation on RDOS Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan Update by Justin Ellis and Stephen Slawuta of RC Strategies

The Community Services Committee met and received two informational presentations: an update on the Regional Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan and the 2022 second quarter activity report. No substantive decisions were made; the only motions were to adopt the agenda and adjourn the meeting.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:34 pm (carried)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and receive an information-only update on the Parks Mobile Vendor Program. No decisions or votes are scheduled beyond the routine agenda approval and adjournment.

• Parks Mobile Vendor Program update (information only)

The Community Services Committee met on July 7, 2022, and adopted the agenda as moved and seconded. Staff provided an information-only update on the Parks Mobile Vendor Program. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hear summaries of consultation and significant policy changes for the draft Electoral Area 'G' Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 2975. This is for information only; no decisions are scheduled.

• Summary of consultation for Electoral Area 'G' OCP Bylaw (G2020.017-ZONE)
• Summary of significant policy changes in Draft Area 'G' OCP Bylaw No. 2975
• Review of draft OCP schedules A through H
• Discussion of subdivision proposals affected by proposed regulation changes

The Planning and Development Committee meeting scheduled for July 7, 2022, was postponed until July 21, 2022. No substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Postponed the July 7, 2022 meeting to July 21, 2022

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item only. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is meeting to review and approve its schedule of meetings. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Schedule of Meetings (20220707-SOM.pdf)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee met on July 7, 2022, and adopted its agenda. The committee then moved into a closed session under Section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter to discuss labour or other employee relations, recessing and reconvening before adjourning. No substantive public decisions were made; the only actions were procedural.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for labour relations (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:03 pm (carried)

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is holding a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Electoral Area "I" Official Community Plan Bylaw and the Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw. The discussion concerns the property located at 1609 Green Lake Road.

• Public hearing for 1609 Green Lake Road zoning and community plan amendments

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board of Directors is meeting to decide on several land use and infrastructure items. Key actions include awarding a sewer master plan contract, introducing a bylaw to regulate mobile vendors, and considering an OCP amendment for a subdivision. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and appointments.

• Award Okanagan Falls Sewer Master Plan to Urban Systems Ltd. for $113,785 plus $25,000 contingency
• First and second reading of Bylaw 2800.02 to regulate mobile vendors (food trucks), with public hearing set for August 4, 2022
• Third reading of OCP and zoning amendments for a three-lot subdivision at 1609 Green Lake Road, requiring a land donation to White Lakes Grasslands Protected Area
• Adopt Bylaw 2895 regulating metal storage containers and Bylaw 2805.01 removing siting permit requirement
• Approve $35,000 gas tax contribution for Oliver Parks and Recreation Community Hall kitchen renovation

The RDOS Board approved several development permits, zoning bylaw amendments, and a sewer master plan contract. A motion to enforce zoning against a non-conforming use at 980 Pumphouse Road was defeated, and a request to waive a $2,500 application fee was denied. The board also authorized a floodplain exemption and an Agricultural Land Commission referral.

• Approved Development Variance Permits for properties in Electoral Areas A and I
• Approved Temporary Use Permit for accessory dwelling at 16435 87th Street
• Defeated motion to enforce zoning bylaw at 980 Pumphouse Road
• Approved floodplain exemption for 126 Kereluk Road North with covenant
• Authorized non-farm use application for 3970 Highway 97 to proceed to ALC
• Approved Temporary Use Permit for vacation rental at 3059 Naramata Road
• Denied fee waiver request for vacation rental at 3136 Vaseux Lake Crescent
• Awarded Okanagan Falls Sewer Master Plan to Urban Systems Ltd. for $113,785

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and hear a presentation from Fortis BC representatives on renewable gas and decarbonization solutions for British Columbia. No decisions or votes on substantive matters are listed; the agenda consists of the presentation, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Delegation from Fortis BC on renewable gas and decarbonization solutions
• Agenda approval and adjournment recommendations

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee met on July 7, 2022, and adopted its agenda. A delegation from FortisBC presented on renewable gas and decarbonization solutions for British Columbia. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the presentation.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and review the terms of reference for the Regional Emergency Management Program. The only substantive item is this review; the rest is procedural.

• Review of Regional Emergency Management Program terms of reference

The Protective Services Committee approved its agenda and scheduled a workshop for June 30, 2022, to discuss the terms of reference for the Emergency Management Program Study. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Scheduled June 30, 2022 workshop to discuss Emergency Management Program Study terms of reference (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss staff retention measures, recognize Bryn White for her work on the South Okanagan Conservation Fund, and discuss requested UBCM ministry meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Recognition of Bryn White for creating and administering the South Okanagan Conservation Fund
• Discussion of staff retention measures (update from CAO)
• Discussion of UBCM ministry meeting requests

The Corporate Services Committee met on June 16, 2022, and adopted its agenda. Members recognized Bryn White for her work on the South Okanagan Conservation Fund, discussed requested UBCM ministry meetings, and received an update on staff retention for information only. No substantive decisions were made beyond the agenda adoption and adjournment.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:24 am (carried)

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board will adopt its agenda and minutes, hear a delegation from Interior Health Authority continuing prior discussions, receive a presentation on a Rural Health Equity Research Study, and likely enter closed session for confidential negotiations. The meeting is largely procedural with two informational presentations.

• Delegation from Interior Health Authority (Dan Goughnour, Jon Clare) continuing May 19 discussions
• Presentation on Rural Health Equity Research Study by Donna Benson and Barb Stewart
• Closed session under Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter for negotiations with provincial/federal government
• Adoption of May 19, 2022 minutes

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board adopted its agenda and May 19 minutes, then heard a delegation from Interior Health Authority on the IHA Capital Plan. The board entered a closed session under Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter to discuss confidential negotiations with provincial/federal governments. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after a presentation on rural health equity research.

• Adopted the June 16, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adopted the May 19, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for negotiations under Section 90(2)(b) (carried)
• Adjourned at 2:12 pm (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will consider initiating two bylaws: one to amend the Development Procedures Bylaw to schedule public information meetings for temporary use permit applications, and another to incorporate decibels as a measurement criteria in a new Noise Control Bylaw. The committee will also receive information about staff attendance at Advisory Planning Commission meetings.

• Initiation of Bylaw No. 2500.27 to amend the Development Procedures Bylaw regarding public information meetings for temporary use permits
• Initiation of Bylaw No. 2931, 2022, a Noise Control Bylaw using decibels as measurement criteria
• Information report on staff attendance at Electoral Area Advisory Planning Commission meetings

The Planning and Development Committee initiated two bylaw amendments: one to incorporate decimetres as a measurement criteria in the Noise Control Bylaw (No. 2931, 2022), and another to amend the Development Procedures Bylaw for scheduling public information meetings for temporary use permit applications. Both motions carried, with the noise bylaw opposed by three directors. Staff also provided an update on the Soil Regulation Bylaw, but no decision was made on it.

• Adopted agenda as amended to include Soil Bylaw Update (carried)
• Initiated Bylaw No. 2500.27 to amend Development Procedures Bylaw for public info meetings (carried)
• Initiated Bylaw No. 2931, 2022 to amend Noise Control Bylaw using decimetres (carried, opposed by B. Coyne, S. Coyne, Johansen)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board of Directors is meeting to vote on a range of items, including zoning bylaw amendments, fire service area expansions, a development variance permit denial, and a consultation plan for the Regional Growth Strategy review. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and financial reports, plus a director's motion on senior homeowner grants.

• Abandon enforcement of Electoral Area D zoning bylaw at 980 Pumphouse Road, Okanagan Falls
• Deny Development Variance Permit A2022.018-DVP for a swimming pool at 2002 85th Street
• Adopt Bylaw No. 2968 to extend Naramata fire service area to Workman Place and Kettle Ridge Way
• Adopt Bylaw No. 2800.09 allowing 6 agri-tourism sleeping units at 940/950 Lower Debeck Road
• Approve 2021 Statement of Financial Information

The board denied a motion to abandon enforcement of a zoning bylaw at 980 Pumphouse Road, then deferred the matter until the applicant can be notified. It also waived a procedural rule to allow re-application for a temporary use permit for a vacation rental at 3136 Vaseux Lake Cr., despite opposition from most directors. Several zoning and fire service bylaws were adopted, and a motion to increase the homeowner grant to reflect actual school tax was carried.

• Motion to abandon zoning enforcement at 980 Pumphouse Road defeated unanimously
• Enforcement matter deferred until applicant notified
• Waiver of S. 3.12 to allow TUP re-application for vacation rental at 3136 Vaseux Lake Cr. carried (opposed: Obirek)
• Bylaw 2895 (metal storage containers) and Bylaw 2805.01 (siting permits) read third time
• Bylaw 2800.09 adopted allowing 6 agri-tourism units at 940/950 Lower Debeck Road
• Bylaw 2969 adopted adding 8 properties on Smethurst Rd. to Naramata fire service area
• Bylaw 2968 adopted extending Naramata fire service to Workman Place and Kettle Ridge Way
• Motion to increase homeowner grant to reflect actual school tax carried (opposed: Bush)

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will hear a presentation from the Okanagan Basin Water Board on its Water Management Program renewal and proposed governance changes, and will consider approving the OBWB Asset Replacement Plan 2023-2027. The committee will also discuss an update on the approximately $6M Building Canada Fund grant previously recommended for repurposing to a wastewater treatment system in Naramata.

• Approval of agenda
• OBWB Water Management Program review and governance manual changes
• Recommendation to approve OBWB Asset Replacement Plan 2023-2027
• Update on $6M NBCF grant for Naramata wastewater treatment

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee reaffirmed support for the Okanagan Basin Water Board's Water Management Program under updated terms of reference, removing the four-year renewal cycle. It also approved the OBWB Asset Replacement Plan 2023-2027. Both motions carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Reaffirmed support for OBWB Water Management Program, removing four-year renewal cycle (carried)
• Approved Okanagan Basin Water Board Asset Replacement Plan 2023-2027 (carried)

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will hear a presentation from FortisBC about its Okanagan Capacity Upgrade project. The agenda includes only this delegation, along with routine approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Delegation from FortisBC on Okanagan Capacity Upgrade project
• Approval of agenda
• Adjournment

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee met on June 2, 2022, and adopted the agenda. A delegation from FortisBC presented on the Okanagan Capacity Upgrade project. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the presentation.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hear from the Agricultural Land Commission, then consider initiating a review of the South Okanagan Sub-Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw, amending the Development Procedures Bylaw to allow flexible scheduling of public information meetings for temporary use permits, and initiating a new Noise Control Bylaw. All items are recommendations for initiation or discussion, not final decisions.

• Delegation from Agricultural Land Commission CEO Kim Grout
• Review of RGS Bylaw No. 2770, 2017, including replacing Map 3 with a new Growth Management Map
• Initiation of Bylaw No. 2500.27 to amend Development Procedures Bylaw for temporary use permit public meeting options
• Initiation of Noise Control Bylaw No. 2931, 2022

The Planning and Development Committee approved proceeding with the review of the South Okanagan Sub-Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 2770, 2017, based on replacing Map 3 with a new Growth Management Map and revising the Housing and Development section. Two other items—scheduling public information meetings for temporary use permits and the proposed Noise Control Bylaw No. 2931—were postponed to the June 16, 2022 meeting. The committee also received an update from the Agricultural Land Commission and adopted the agenda.

• Approved proceeding with RGS Bylaw No. 2770 review (carried)
• Postponed scheduling of public information meetings for temporary use permits to June 16, 2022
• Postponed proposed Noise Control Bylaw No. 2931 to June 16, 2022
• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item only. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is meeting to review and adopt its schedule of meetings. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Adoption of the 2022-06-02 schedule of meetings (attachment 20220602 SOM.pdf)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board of Directors will vote on awarding a $1,176,973.80 contract to Modular Electric Ltd. for an organics composting facility at the Oliver Landfill, plus a $100,000 contingency. The board will also decide on several development variance permits, temporary use permits, and zoning/OCP bylaw amendments across electoral areas, including denials and approvals. A few items are routine consent agenda approvals and procedural matters.

• Award $1,176,973.80 contract to Modular Electric Ltd. for Oliver Landfill organics composting facility, plus $100,000 contingency
• Deny Development Variance Permit H2022.015-DVP for garage height at 2670 Nicola Avenue, Tulameen
• Deny Temporary Use Permit C2022.008-TUP for vacation rental at 5607 Cactus Street, Area C
• Approve video surveillance cameras at Manitou Park washrooms and 1655 Reservoir Road
• Adopt zoning/OCP amendments for Chute Lake Lodge Resort expansion and 10-lot subdivision at 240 Lawless Creek Road

The board awarded a $1,176,973.80 contract to Modular Electric Ltd. for an organics composting facility at the Oliver Landfill, with a $100,000 contingency. It also approved several development variance permits, temporary use permits, and zoning/OCP bylaw amendments, including allowing Chute Lake Lodge Resort to expand onto Crown Land. A motion to review repurposing grant funds for Okanagan Falls wastewater/water upgrades was carried.

• Awarded Oliver Landfill organics composting facility contract to Modular Electric Ltd. for $1,176,973.80 plus taxes, with $100,000 contingency (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit E2022.016-DVP at 4855 Mill Road, Naramata (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit E2022.020-DVP at 815 Wiseman Place, Naramata (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit I2022.017-DVP at 331 Oak Avenue, Kaleden (carried)
• Approved Temporary Use Permits C2022.007-TUP and C2022.008-TUP in Electoral Area C (carried)
• Adopted OCP and zoning amendments allowing Chute Lake Lodge Resort expansion onto Crown Land (carried)
• Adopted zoning amendment allowing duplex with secondary suites at APEX Mountain Resort (carried, opposed by Bush and Roberts)
• Approved installation of video surveillance cameras at Manitou Park and Campbell Mountain Landfill (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee approved its agenda and discussed topics for the 2022 UBCM Convention, including transit costs, ALR exemptions, and rural health care. The committee then moved into a closed session under Section 90(1)(a) and (c) of the Community Charter to discuss personal and labour relations matters, returning after 52 minutes. No substantive decisions were made beyond the agenda approval and the closure of the meeting.

• Approved the agenda for the June 2, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Closed meeting to the public under Section 90(1)(a) and (c) of the Community Charter (carried)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will consider applying for the UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for Extreme Heat Risk Mapping. They will also receive information about the Community Home Retrofit tool launch. The agenda is otherwise routine, with approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Application for UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Extreme Heat Risk Mapping
• Community Home Retrofit tool launch (information only)

The Community Services Committee approved an application for the UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Extreme Heat Risk Mapping grant. The committee also received an informational presentation on the Community Home Retrofit Tool launch. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved application for UBCM Extreme Heat Risk Mapping grant (carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:47 am (carried)

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is holding a public hearing on June 2, 2022, to consider six separate zoning and Official Community Plan amendment bylaws. These are public hearings, meaning the board will hear comments before deciding on each proposed amendment. The agenda lists the items but does not include details of the proposed changes.

• Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.08, 2022 (Goebel)
• Electoral Area 'E' OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2458.18, 2022 (Becking)
• Electoral Area 'E' OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2458.17 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.05, 2022 (Chute Lake)
• Electoral Area 'H' OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2497.13 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2498.24, 2022 (Reichert)
• Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.10, 2022 (Zucht et al) and No. 2800.01, 2022

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will hear several delegations. This includes a request from the Okanagan Falls Community Association regarding a new build option for RDOS office space.

• Request for a new build option in Okanagan Falls for RDOS office space
• Questions from Cawston Elementary students regarding Local Government Awareness Week
• Update on activities from the South Okanagan Similkameen Pride Society

The Corporate Services Committee heard a delegation from the Okanagan Falls Community Association requesting consideration of a new build in Okanagan Falls for RDOS office space. Director Obirek moved that Okanagan Falls be considered as an option, and the motion carried with one opposed vote (Director Bush). The committee also received updates from students for Local Government Awareness Week and a request from the South Okanagan Similkameen Pride Society to acknowledge June as Pride Month, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Adopted the agenda (carried)
• Approved motion to consider Okanagan Falls as an option for new RDOS office space (carried, opposed: Director Bush)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:32 am

Planning and Development Committee

The committee is considering changes to the Chief Administrative Officer Delegation Bylaw and the Development Procedures Bylaw. These discussions involve options for approving development variance permits and requirements for public information meetings regarding temporary use permit applications.

• Amendment of Chief Administrative Officer Delegation Bylaw and Development Procedures Bylaw regarding development variance permits
• Initiation of Bylaw No. 2500.27 to amend the Development Procedures Bylaw regarding public information meetings for temporary use permit applications

The Planning and Development Committee approved amendments to the Chief Administrative Officer Delegation Bylaw and the Development Procedures Bylaw to provide options for approving development variance permits (DVPs). The item on scheduling public information meetings for temporary use permits was deferred to the June 2, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved amendments to CAO Delegation Bylaw and Development Procedures Bylaw for DVP options (carried)
• Deferred discussion on scheduling public information meetings for temporary use permits to June 2, 2022

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board approved the acquisition of the Okanagan Falls Irrigation District, extended the Okanagan Falls Landfill operations contract with Wildstone Environmental Ltd. for five years, and adopted several bylaws including amendments to the Naramata fire service area and Electoral Area F OCP and zoning. The board also approved a Corporate Office Siting Study and awarded a contract to Colliers for up to $15,000, and authorized borrowing up to $7,000,000 for Princeton water and sewer upgrades.

• Approved acquisition of Okanagan Falls Irrigation District (carried)
• Extended Okanagan Falls Landfill operations contract with Wildstone Environmental Ltd. for five years (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 2968 to extend Naramata fire service area to include Workman Place and Kettle Ridge Way (carried)
• Adopted Bylaws 2790.04 and 2461.21 amending Electoral Area F OCP and Zoning Bylaw (carried)
• Approved Corporate Office Siting Study Terms of Reference and awarded contract to Colliers for up to $15,000 (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 2970 enabling borrowing up to $7,000,000 for Princeton water and sewer upgrades (carried)
• Referred Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission support request to 2023 Budget Committee (carried)
• Approved sending letter to Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission regarding Similkameen electoral boundary (carried)

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board met on May 19, 2022, and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. The board then entered a closed session under Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with provincial or federal governments. No items came out of the closed session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Adopted the May 19, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adopted the February 17, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Closed meeting to the public for negotiations-related confidential information (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:55 am (carried)

Schedule of Meetings

This document is a schedule of meetings for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. The provided text contains no specific discussion items or decisions.

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is holding a public hearing on May 5, 2022, to receive input on three items: a review of temporary farm labour housing regulations, an update to the Watercourse Development Permit area, and an Official Community Plan amendment for Electoral Area D. These are public hearings, meaning the board will listen to comments before making decisions.

• Temporary Farm Labour Housing Review for Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, H, and I
• Watercourse Development Permit (WDP) Area Update for Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, H, and I
• Electoral Area D Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2603.23, 2022

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee is meeting to hear presentations from BC Emergency Health Services and the RCMP, including a Q1 report from the RCMP. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only agenda approval and adjournment listed.

• Delegation from BC EHS: Joe Puskaric, District Manager, Patient Care Delivery, and Brent Middleton, Manager, Similkameen District
• RCMP delegation with Superintendent Brian Hunter (Penticton), Sergeant Dave Preston (Summerland), Sergeant Rob Hughes (Princeton), Corporal Paul Symons (Oliver), Sergeant Jason Bayda (Osoyoos), Corporal Chad Parsons (Keremeos)
• RCMP Mayor Report Q1_RDOS.pdf attached

The Protective Services Committee received presentations from BC Emergency Health Services and RCMP detachment commanders on quarterly statistics. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the agenda and adjourning.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider several items, including participating in a provincial assessment of environmental protection tools, adding a vacation rental review to the 2023 business plan, declining a bareland strata bylaw review, and advancing a zoning amendment to allow mobile vendors in certain zones. The agenda includes recommendations on each item, with decisions to be made at the meeting.

• Participate in provincial Ministry of Land, Water and Resource Stewardship assessment of environmental protection tools
• Consider vacation rental review for inclusion in 2023 Business Plan
• Decline recommendation to review Bareland Strata Bylaw Regulations in 2023 Business Plan
• Bylaw No. 2800.02 to allow 'mobile vendor' in Agriculture, Town & Village Centre, Commercial, Tourist Commercial, Industrial, and Parks and Recreation zones, to be brought forward for 1st & 2nd reading and public hearing

The Planning and Development Committee approved several items, including participating in a provincial environmental protection tools assessment, adding a vacation rental review and a Kaleden zoning review to the 2023 business plan, and advancing a zoning bylaw amendment to allow mobile vendors in certain zones. The mobile vendor bylaw was the only item with an opposed vote, with Director Monteith voting against it.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Approved participation in provincial environmental protection tools assessment (carried)
• Approved vacation rental review for 2023 business plan (carried)
• Approved Kaleden low-density residential zoning review for 2023 business plan (carried)
• Advanced Bylaw No. 2800.02 (mobile vendor zoning) to 1st & 2nd reading and public hearing (carried, opposed: Director Monteith)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board of Directors is meeting to consider a range of land-use items, including temporary use permits, zoning bylaw amendments, and official community plan changes. The board will also address a building bylaw infraction and potential injunctive action, as well as several routine consent agenda items such as committee minutes and commission appointments.

• Temporary Use Permit for vacation rental at 503 Wilson Mountain Road (C2022.006-TUP)
• Development Variance Permit for retaining wall at 3313 Coalmont Road (H2022.012-DVP)
• Building bylaw infraction at 925 Salting Road, Naramata; possible Notice on Title and injunctive action
• Zoning bylaw amendments for properties including 8111/8123 148th Ave/13803 Highway 97 and 3136 Vaseux Lake Crescent
• Appointment of Amanda Dean and Laura Dean to Electoral Area F Parks and Recreation Commission

The RDOS Board of Directors denied a temporary use permit for a vacation rental at 3136 Vaseaux Lake Crescent (3 opposed), and approved filing a Notice on Title against a property at 925 Salting Road for building bylaw infractions, with potential injunctive action if not compliant by May 31, 2022. The board also received the 2021 audited financial statements and advanced multiple zoning and OCP amendments to public hearings.

• Denied Temporary Use Permit D2022.005-TUP for vacation rental at 3136 Vaseaux Lake Crescent (3 opposed)
• Approved filing Notice on Title for building bylaw infraction at 925 Salting Road, Naramata
• Approved Temporary Use Permit C2022.006-TUP for vacation rental at 503 Wilson Mountain Road
• Approved Development Variance Permit H2022.012-DVP at 3313 Coalmont Road
• Received 2021 audited financial statements and adopted transactions as amendments to 2021 Financial Plan
• Advanced multiple zoning and OCP amendment bylaws to public hearings
• Postponed Bylaw 2912 (ESDP update) and Bylaw 2500.17 (Development Procedures)
• Rescinded and re-read second reading of Bylaw 2895 (metal storage containers) with amendments

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to consider several recommendations, including extending the Okanagan Falls Landfill operations contract with Wildsone Environmental Ltd. for five years, submitting the Utility Acquisition Policy for a UBCM Community Excellence Award, and applying for Strategic Priorities Fund grants for water and sewer projects. The agenda also includes a delegation from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

• Extend Okanagan Falls Landfill operations contract with Wildsone Environmental Ltd. for five years
• Submit Utility Acquisition Policy for 2022 UBCM Community Excellence Award in 'Excellence in Governance'
• Apply for 2023 Strategic Priorities Fund for Naramata Watermain Upgrades, Willowbrook Water System Reservoir Upgrade, Okanagan Falls Sewer System Liftstation Upgrade, and Water Master Plans
• Delegation from Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee approved a five-year extension of the Okanagan Falls Landfill operations contract with Wildstone Environmental Ltd. It also agreed to submit the Utility Acquisition Policy for a UBCM Community Excellence Award and to propose several infrastructure projects for a federal grant program. The meeting included a delegation from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

• Approved five-year extension of Okanagan Falls Landfill operations contract with Wildstone Environmental Ltd.
• Approved submission of Utility Acquisition Policy for 2022 UBCM Community Excellence Award in 'Excellence in Governance' category
• Approved submission of Naramata Watermain Upgrades, Willowbrook Water System Reservoir Upgrade, Okanagan Falls Sewer System Liftstation Upgrade, and Water Master Plans for 2023 Canada Community Building Fund Strategic Priorities Fund

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and receive information on RDOS marketing and Local Government Awareness Week events. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a presentation of marketing and communications plans for information only.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Review of RDOS Marketing Plan
• Review of Recreation Facilities Marketing and Communications Plan (updated April 14, 2022)
• Review of Local Government Awareness Week 2022 Communications Plan
• Review of 2022 Corporate Action Plan

The Corporate Services Committee met on May 5, 2022, and approved an amended agenda to include a discussion on in-person versus virtual attendance for Board meetings. The committee discussed this topic but took no formal action. The meeting also included an information update on RDOS marketing and Local Government Awareness Week events. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved amended agenda to add discussion on in-person Board meetings (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:03 pm (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hear a delegation from provincial and federal agencies about Environmentally Sensitive Development Permit (ESDP) Areas. The committee will also receive its first-quarter development services report for information only. The agenda is otherwise routine, with agenda approval and adjournment as the only other items.

• Delegation from FLNRORD, MoE, CWS/ECCC on Environmentally Sensitive Development Permit (ESDP) Areas
• 1st Quarter Report - Planning and Development Committee (for information only)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board will vote on several bylaws and permits, including borrowing $400,000 for two Naramata fire trucks, adopting a consolidated Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw, and establishing new services for soil control in West Bench and parks maintenance in Hedley. The agenda also includes multiple development variance and temporary use permits, as well as enforcement actions for building bylaw infractions.

• Bylaw 2964: borrow up to $400,000 for two Naramata Fire Department fire trucks
• Bylaw 2800: adopt consolidated Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw for Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, I
• Bylaw 2966: establish West Bench soil removal and deposition service (AAP, 1489 electors)
• Bylaw 2960: establish Hedley parks maintenance cost contribution service (AAP, 500 electors)
• Bylaw 2957: spend $19,425 from CARIP Reserve for EV charging infrastructure gap analysis

Protective Services Committee

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen's Protective Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and receive the 1st Quarter Report for information only. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• 1st Quarter Report - Protective Services Committee (for information only)

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item only. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is meeting to review and adopt its schedule of meetings for 2022. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Adoption of 2022 schedule of meetings (attachment 20220421 SOM.pdf)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda, receive the 1st Quarter Report for information, and review the 2022 Corporate Action Plan Q1 report. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• 1st Quarter Report - Corporate Services Committee (for information only)
• 2022 Corporate Action Plan Q1 report (for information only)

The Corporate Services Committee meeting was largely procedural. The agenda was adopted, and two information-only reports were received: the Q1-2022 Activity Report for Corporate Services and the Q1-2022 Corporate Action Plan Report. No substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned after about 18 minutes.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Received Q1-2022 Corporate Services Activity Report (information only)
• Received Q1-2022 Corporate Action Plan Report (information only)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is holding a public hearing on April 7, 2022, to consider Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 2800, which applies to Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, and I. The hearing is scheduled from 9:00 to 9:15 a.m. at the RDOS Boardroom, 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC. The agenda includes only this single item, with attachments for a newspaper advertisement and a notice about development permit triggers.

• Public hearing for Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 2800
• Applies to Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, and I
• Hearing at RDOS Boardroom, 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC
• Attachments: newspaper ad and development permit triggers notice

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will hear two presentations: OASISS will summarize 2021 activities for the Okanagan Invasive Species Program, and staff with FortisBC will present on sustainable fleet infrastructure and electric vehicle charging stations. No decisions are listed; the agenda is informational and procedural.

• OASISS 2021 program summary presentation
• Sustainable fleet infrastructure and EV charging station gap analysis
• FortisBC presentation on EV infrastructure
• Report on 'The True Cost' of fleet options

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board meeting on April 7, 2022. The only listed item is the adoption of the schedule of meetings, with no substantive decisions or discussions.

• Adoption of the 2022 schedule of meetings

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend actions on three items: gathering submission suggestions from elected officials for the BC Electoral Boundaries Commission, approving Indigenous relations training and a guest speaker series, and closing the meeting to the public for personnel and labour relations matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with recommendations to adopt the agenda and adjourn.

• BC Electoral Boundaries Commission - gather submission suggestions from elected officials
• Approve Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. online programming for board training
• Approve 'Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples' course at $3,000 for up to 30 learners in May 2022
• Support Guest Speaker series as proposed in April 7, 2022 administrative report
• Close meeting to public under Community Charter Section 90(1)(a) and (c) for personal and labour relations information

The Corporate Services Committee approved submissions to the BC Electoral Boundaries Commission, recommending the Similkameen region be one riding, Apex be added to the Penticton riding, keeping Penticton and Summerland together, and renaming the Penticton riding. The committee also approved Indigenous relations training and a guest speaker series, and moved into closed session for personnel and labour matters.

• Approved submissions to BC Electoral Boundaries Commission (consensus)
• Approved Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. online programming for board training
• Approved 'Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples' course at $3,000 for up to 30 learners
• Approved Guest Speaker series as proposed in April 7, 2022 administrative report
• Closed meeting to public under Community Charter s.90(1)(a) and (c)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board of Directors will meet to decide on several land-use matters, including a temporary use permit for a vacation rental, a park land cash-in-lieu payment, and two denied development variance permits. The board will also consider first and second readings of bylaws related to farm worker housing and watercourse development permits, as well as third readings for zoning consolidation and an OCP amendment. Financial items include a $150,000 fire truck purchase for Naramata and several reserve fund expenditures.

• Temporary Use Permit I2022.028-TUP for vacation rental at 235 Linden Avenue, Kaleden
• $104,000 cash-in-lieu of park land for subdivision in Electoral Area E
• Bylaw No. 2956: OCP amendments for temporary farm worker housing (1st/2nd reading)
• Bylaw No. 2800: Okanagan Valley Zoning consolidation (3rd reading)
• $150,000 Naramata Fire Department bush truck purchase

The RDOS Board approved several contracts and bylaws, including a $69,000 Emergency Operations Centre training contract with Red Dragon Consulting and a $150,000 bush truck for the Naramata Fire Department. They also denied a development variance permit for a deck at 2573 Workman Place, with Director Bush opposed. Two director motions were postponed to future meetings.

• Approved $69,000 EOC training contract with Red Dragon Consulting
• Approved $150,000 bush truck purchase for Naramata Fire Department
• Denied Development Variance Permit E2022.010-DVP for deck at 2573 Workman Place (opposed: Director Bush)
• Adopted Bylaw 2948 to extend Area H Fire Prevention Service to 14 properties
• Approved $104,000 cash-in-lieu of park land for subdivision in Electoral Area E
• Approved Temporary Use Permit I2022.028-TUP for vacation rental at 235 Linden Avenue, Kaleden
• Postponed Director's motion on BC Home Owner Grant for Seniors to May 5, 2022
• Postponed Director's motion on Vacation TUPs to April 21, 2022

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board meeting on March 17, 2022. The only listed item is the adoption of the schedule of meetings for 2022. No substantive decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Adoption of 2022 Schedule of Meetings (attachment 20220317 SOM.pdf)

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is holding a public hearing to consider amendments to the Electoral Area 'I' Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. The agenda lists one item, I2020.011-ZONE, with a linked PDF attachment. No other details are provided in the agenda text.

• Electoral Area 'I' Official Community Plan Bylaw amendment
• Electoral Area 'I' Zoning Bylaw amendment
• Public hearing item I2020.011-ZONE

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is meeting to decide on a range of items, including several development variance permits, a major zoning bylaw amendment, a biosolids agreement with Penticton, and funding for fire hall upgrades. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and appointments.

• Approve Biosolids Acceptance Agreement with City of Penticton for Okanagan Falls Waste Water Treatment Plant
• Authorize up to $350,000 from Area C Community Works Fund for Willowbrook Fire Hall upgrades (Bylaw 2959)
• Award $90,000 purchase of Light Rescue truck for Naramata Fire Department to Skaha Ford
• First and second reading of Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 2800 and related amendments, with public hearing scheduled for April 7, 2022
• Deny two petitions to enter Naramata Water Service Area (Bylaws 2958 and 2933)

The RDOS Board approved several development variance permits, including one for a fire hall addition in Okanagan Falls and a pool in Electoral Area E. It also advanced Okanagan Valley zoning and OCP amendments to public hearing, with a density amendment keeping minimum density at 40 units per hectare. Two Naramata water service area petitions were denied and referred to committees. The board approved a $90,000 fire truck purchase and a $350,000 fire hall upgrade.

• Approved DVP D2022.005-DVP for fire hall addition at 5013 11th Ave, Okanagan Falls
• Approved DVP E2021.056-DVP for pool and deck at 2565 Kettle Ridge Way
• Denied Bylaw 2958 and 2933 for Naramata water service area petitions, referred to committees
• Advanced Okanagan Valley zoning/OCP amendments to public hearing, with density kept at 40 units/ha
• Approved $90,000 purchase of Light Rescue truck for Naramata Fire Department from Skaha Ford
• Adopted Bylaw 2959 authorizing up to $350,000 from Area C Community Works Fund for Willowbrook Fire Hall upgrade
• Adopted Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2955, 2022
• Referred Electoral Area G gas tax funds (up to $100,000) for Keremeos Irrigation District electrical upgrades to administration

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will hear an annual funding request from the Okanagan Boundary Similkameen Film Commission Society, review updates on board action tracking and staff retention, and receive information from the BC Electoral Boundaries Commission. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions listed beyond adopting the agenda and adjourning.

• Annual funding request from Okanagan Boundary Similkameen Film Commission Society
• BC Electoral Boundaries Commission report for information only
• Board action tracking update as of March 10, 2022
• Staff retention update for information only

The Corporate Services Committee heard a funding request from the Okanagan Boundary Similkameen Film Commission Society and directed staff to bring back discussion points on increasing the society's budget for next year. The committee also discussed potential submissions to the British Columbia Electoral Boundaries Commission, including renaming the Penticton electoral district and adding Apex to it. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Directed staff to bring back discussion points on increasing the film commission's budget (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee met on March 3, 2022, and received information-only updates on COVID-19 Safe Restart fund reconciliation, eSCRIBE and WebEx software use, the 2021 staff perception survey, and 2021 federal census results. No substantive decisions were made; the only formal actions were adopting the agenda and adjourning.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:13 am (carried)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board of Directors will consider adopting the 2022-2026 Financial Plan (Bylaw 2953), the 2022 Fees and Charges Bylaw (2955), and several development variance permits and bylaw amendments. The board will also decide on a remedial action order for a hazardous riverbank structure at 600 East Similkameen Road in Princeton and a motion to abandon enforcement of a zoning bylaw at 980 Pumphouse Road in Okanagan Falls.

• Adopt 2022-2026 Financial Plan (Bylaw 2953) with tax requisitions
• Adopt 2022 Fees and Charges Bylaw (2955)
• Remedial action order for structure at 600 East Similkameen Road, Princeton due to flooding erosion
• Approve $85,000 payment-in-lieu of park land for subdivision at 4750 North Naramata Road
• Deny development variance permits for cannabis research nursery at 7621 Highway 97 and duplex at 268 Creekview Road

The RDOS Board adopted the 2022-2026 Financial Plan (Bylaw 2953) and the 2022 Fees and Charges Bylaw (2955). It also approved several development variance permits, denied two, and deferred a bylaw enforcement matter. A motion to refer a gas tax funding request for Keremeos Irrigation District upgrades to administration was made.

• Adopted 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw 2953 (opposed: Obirek)
• Adopted 2022 Fees and Charges Bylaw 2955
• Approved DVP C2021.060-DVP for indoor cannabis research nursery at 7621 Highway 97
• Denied DVP E2022.002-DVP for shower in accessory building at 710 Ritchie Avenue
• Denied DVP I2022.003-DVP for three-storey duplex at 268 Creekview Road at Apex
• Accepted $85,000 payment-in-lieu of park land for subdivision at 4750 North Naramata Road (opposed: Obirek)
• Deferred bylaw enforcement at 980 Pumphouse Road to June 16, 2022 (opposed: Kozakevich)
• Referred DVP C2022.006-DVP to Area C Advisory Planning Commission

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee defeated a motion to initiate Bylaw No. 2500.24, which would have required septic system assessments for land use applications, and then voted to defer the matter indefinitely. The bylaw was proposed to standardize documentation for vacation rental temporary use permits. The committee also adopted its agenda and adjourned.

• Defeated motion to initiate Bylaw No. 2500.24 requiring septic system assessments (12 opposed)
• Carried motion to defer septic system assessments indefinitely (4 opposed)
• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Adjourned at 9:40 am

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The board gave second reading to the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan (Bylaw 2953) as amended, and denied a zoning bylaw amendment for a proposed dwelling at 136 Ritchie Avenue in Naramata. It also approved a development variance permit for a residence at 128 Kent Place, referred another variance to the Electoral Area D advisory commission, and supported the Town of Osoyoos's boundary expansion with conditions.

• Approved second reading of 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan (Bylaw 2953) as amended.
• Denied zoning bylaw amendment (E2021.025-ZONE) for 136 Ritchie Avenue, Naramata.
• Approved Development Variance Permit D2021.061-DVP for 128 Kent Place.
• Referred Development Variance Permit D2021.061-DVP to Electoral Area D Advisory Planning Commission.
• Supported Osoyoos annexation of 4270, 4295, 4303 Highway 3 and 4275 62nd Avenue, subject to exclusion from Growth Containment Area.
• Awarded Meadow Valley Aquifer Assessment Project to Associated Environmental Consultants Inc. for $79,913 plus $20,000 contingency.
• Approved applications for OBWB Water Conservation and Quality Improvement Grant, RBC Tech for Nature Grant, and UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Grant.
• Approved SILGA resolutions as amended, adding resolutions on snow clearing and Okanagan Regional Library.

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to recommend adoption of the 2022 Fees and Charges Bylaw and to give second reading to the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan. It will also consider proposed resolutions for the Southern Interior Local Government Association, an amendment to the Electoral Area Grant-in-Aid Policy, and receive an update on the Electoral Area D service and boundary study. The meeting includes a closed session for negotiations-related matters.

• First reading of Bylaw No. 2955, 2022 (Fees and Charges)
• Second reading of Bylaw No. 2953, 2022 (2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan)
• Approval of draft resolutions for SILGA Annual General Meeting
• Amendment to Electoral Area Grant-in-Aid Policy
• Closed session under Community Charter s.90(2)(b) for negotiations

The Corporate Services Committee forwarded the RDOS Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2955, 2022, to the Board for first reading, and advanced the Five Year Financial Plan to the Board for second reading. It also approved draft resolutions for the Southern Interior Local Government Association, amended the Electoral Area Grant-in-Aid Policy, and invited the City of Penticton to a closed session. The committee then moved into closed session to discuss negotiations with provincial or federal governments, and adjourned afterward.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as presented.
• Forwarded Bylaw No. 2955, 2022 (Fees and Charges) to the Board for first reading.
• Advanced the Five Year Financial Plan to the Board for second reading.
• Approved draft resolutions for submission to SILGA at its Annual General Meeting.
• Amended the Electoral Area Grant-in-Aid Policy and advanced it to the Board for adoption.
• Invited the City of Penticton to the February 17, 2022 Closed Session.
• Closed the meeting to the public under Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter for negotiations with provincial/federal governments.
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:14 pm.

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board will consider adopting its 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan via Bylaw No. 169, 2022. The board will also adopt the agenda, approve minutes from January 20 and February 3, 2022 meetings, and adjourn.

• Adoption of Bylaw No. 169, 2022 (2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan)
• Approval of January 20, 2022 and February 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of capital requests and tax requisition history attachments

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board adopted its 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan via Bylaw No. 169, 2022, after a weighted vote requiring a two-thirds majority. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from its January 20 and February 3, 2022 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan (Bylaw No. 169, 2022) - carried
• Adopted meeting agenda - carried
• Adopted January 20, 2022 minutes - carried
• Adopted February 3, 2022 minutes - carried

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will consider several land-use items, including a postponed review of the draft Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 2800, proposed septic system assessment requirements, watercourse development permit updates, and a zoning amendment for metal storage containers. They will also vote on removing two projects from the 2022 Business Plan and Budget.

• Review of Draft Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 2800 (postponed from Feb 3)
• Initiate Bylaw No. 2500.24 to require septic system assessments for land use applications
• Initiate Bylaw No. 2950 and 2500.25 to update Watercourse Development Permit areas and add retroactive permit requirements
• Amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2895 to prohibit metal storage containers in West Bench RS5 zone
• Remove Regional Growth Strategy review and OCP Hazard Land review from 2022 Business Plan

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item only. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is meeting to review and adopt its schedule of meetings for 2022. No substantive decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

• Adoption of 2022 Schedule of Meetings

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will hear two delegations: the Okanagan Basin Water Board on a proposed change to its voting policy, and the Medical Arts Health Research Group on partnering with RDOS on Participatory Action Research involving community gardens. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily informational.

• Delegation from Okanagan Basin Water Board on proposed OBWB voting policy change
• Delegation from Medical Arts Health Research Group on Participatory Action Research (Community Gardens)
• Agenda adoption

The committee approved a motion supporting the Okanagan Basin Water Board's proposed voting change, which would allow the Okanagan Nation Alliance representative to vote on all matters, including financial decisions, removing the previous restriction. The meeting agenda was adopted, and the meeting adjourned. A scheduled delegation from the Medical Arts Health Research Group was unable to attend and will be rescheduled.

• Approved the agenda for the February 17, 2022 meeting.
• Approved the Okanagan Basin Water Board's proposed voting change to allow the ONA representative to vote on all matters, including financial decisions.
• Noted the Medical Arts Health Research Group delegation was unable to attend and will be rescheduled.
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:36 a.m.

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board meeting on February 3, 2022. The only listed item is the adoption of the 2022 Schedule of Meetings, with no other business or discussion items. The meeting is scheduled for 8:00–9:00 a.m. at the RDOS Boardroom, 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC.

• Adoption of 2022 Schedule of Meetings (attachment 20220203SOM.pdf)

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee is meeting to receive a presentation from RCMP detachments on Quarter 4 crime statistics. The agenda includes only this delegation and standard approval/adoption items, with no other business or decisions listed.

• RCMP delegation presenting Q4 crime statistics
• Superintendent Brian Hunter (Penticton) attending
• Sergeants from Summerland, Princeton, Oliver, Osoyoos, and Keremeos attending
• Agenda adoption and meeting adjournment

The Protective Services Committee meeting on February 3, 2022, was largely procedural. The agenda was adopted, and the RCMP gave a presentation on Quarter 4 crime statistics for 2021. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the presentation.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board of Directors is meeting to decide on several items, including adopting a landfill regulation amendment bylaw, approving a development variance permit for an indoor cannabis research nursery, and granting early budget approval for recreation facility upgrades. The board will also consider appointments to commissions and election officer roles, and refer a motion about the Community Grant in Aid Policy for analysis.

• Development Variance Permit C2021.060-DVP for indoor cannabis research nursery at 7621 Highway 97
• Development Variance Permit E2021.055-DVP for single detached dwelling at 6851 Indian Rock Road
• Bylaw 2925.01 to amend RDOS Administered Landfills Regulatory Bylaw
• Early budget approval for Similkameen Recreation Facility change rooms and two electric park vehicles
• Appointments to Board of Variance, Recreation Commissions, and election officers for 2022 General Local Election

The RDOS Board adopted the Landfills Regulatory Amendment Bylaw No. 2925.01, 2022, and approved early budget approval to start construction on the Similkameen Recreation Facility change rooms and purchase two electric park vehicles. The board also approved several appointments, including to the Board of Variance and election officer roles, and referred a motion to review the Community Grant in Aid Policy to administration.

• Adopted Landfills Regulatory Amendment Bylaw No. 2925.01, 2022 (carried)
• Approved early budget approval for Similkameen Recreation Facility change rooms and two electric park vehicles (carried)
• Appointed Dave Corbeil, Margaret Chadsey, and Jim Dinwoodie to the Board of Variance for 3-year terms (carried)
• Appointed Christy Malden as Chief Election Officer and Gillian Cramm as Deputy Chief Election Officer for 2022 election (carried)
• Adopted Election Procedure Bylaw Amendment No. 2798.02, 2022 (carried)
• Referred motion to review Community Grant in Aid Policy to administration (carried)
• Appointed Director Pendergraft and Director Knodel to South Okanagan Aquatic Centre Advisory Committee (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit E2021.055-DVP for dwelling at 6851 Indian Rock Road (carried)

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District board is meeting to consider adopting its 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan (Bylaw No. 169) based on Scenario 1. The agenda includes only this main item plus adoption of the agenda and adjournment. The board will vote on giving the bylaw first and second reading.

• Adoption of agenda
• Bylaw No. 169, 2022: 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan, based on Scenario 1, first and second reading
• Attachments include capital requests for 2022/23 and tax requisition history 2011-2022

The board gave first and second reading to Bylaw No. 169, which adopts the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan based on Scenario 1. The motion was carried. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with agenda adoption and adjournment.

• Adopted agenda for February 3, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Gave first and second reading to Bylaw No. 169, 2022, adopting 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan based on Scenario 1 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:11 pm (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda, discuss a call for resolutions from the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA), and consider first reading of Bylaw No. 2955, 2022, which sets the Regional District's fees and charges. The meeting is scheduled for 30 minutes and includes only these items.

• First reading of Bylaw No. 2955, 2022, to set fees and charges
• Discussion of SILGA call for resolutions (December 2021)
• Agenda adoption and meeting adjournment

The Corporate Services Committee discussed potential resolutions for SILGA on ride sharing, traffic calming, snow clearing, mental health resources, and health specialists, and supported Keremeos' flood mitigation resolution. The Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2955, 2022 was postponed to the February 17 meeting for more information. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Adopted agenda with possible eScribe discussion (carried)
• Discussed SILGA resolutions on ride sharing, traffic calming, snow clearing, mental health, health specialists
• Supported Village of Keremeos' flood mitigation resolution
• Postponed Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2955, 2022 to Feb 17 meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 11:41 am

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will consider initiating two bylaws: one requiring septic system assessments for land use applications, and another adding policy statements on temporary farm worker accommodation to Official Community Plans in several electoral areas. The committee will also receive, for information only, a summary of significant policy changes in the draft Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 2800.

• Initiate Bylaw No. 2500.24 to require septic system assessments for land use applications
• Initiate Bylaw No. 2569 to amend OCPs in Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, H, and I for temporary farm worker accommodation
• Receive draft Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 2800 and OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2954 for information
• Adopt the meeting agenda
• Adjourn the meeting

The Planning and Development Committee initiated two bylaw amendments: one to require septic system assessments for land use applications, and another to update Official Community Plans in several electoral areas to include policies on Temporary Use Permits for temporary farm worker accommodation. The septic system item was referred back to staff for additional options. A draft zoning bylaw update was postponed to the next meeting.

• Initiated Bylaw No. 2500.24 to require septic system assessments for land use applications (carried)
• Referred septic system assessment item back to committee with additional options (carried)
• Initiated Bylaw No. 2569 to amend OCPs for Temporary Use Permits for farm worker accommodation (carried, opposed by Directors B. Coyne, S. Coyne, Bush)
• Postponed draft Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 2800 summary to February 17, 2022

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and receive a quarterly report from the Development Services Committee for information only. No decisions on specific projects or policies are listed; the meeting appears to be largely procedural.

• Quarterly Report – Planning and Development Committee (for information only)

The Planning and Development Committee meeting was largely procedural. It adopted the agenda and received the Q4-2021 Activity Report for Planning, Building Inspection, and Bylaw Enforcement for information only. No substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Received Q4-2021 Activity Report for information only
• Adjourned meeting at 9:13 am (carried)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board of Directors is meeting to decide on several land-use matters, including adopting zoning and OCP amendments for a 70-lot subdivision at Willow Beach in Electoral Area A, and approving two development variance permits. The board will also consider appointments, minutes, and a revised Park Land Dedication Policy.

• Adoption of Bylaw No. 2905.02 and Bylaw No. 2451.31 to amend Electoral Area A OCP and zoning for a 70-lot subdivision at Willow Beach
• Approval of Development Variance Permit E2021.058-DVP for a single detached dwelling at 2865 Outlook Way
• Approval of Development Variance Permit I2021.042-DVP for an attached garage at 150 Tamarac Avenue, Kaleden, with geotechnical review condition
• Appointment of Laura Keebaugh to Electoral Area E Advisory Planning Commission until October 31, 2022
• Revision of Park Land Dedication Policy to add new Section 16 regarding preliminary approval dates

The RDOS Board approved a 70-lot subdivision at Willow Beach in Electoral Area A by adopting OCP and zoning bylaw amendments. It also approved a development variance permit for a garage in Kaleden, extended a state of local emergency for Electoral Area H, and funded eight conservation projects. A motion to request safety improvements on Highway 97 near Kaleden was carried.

• Adopted OCP and zoning amendments for 70-lot Willow Beach subdivision (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit E2021.058-DVP for dwelling at 2865 Outlook Way (consent agenda)
• Approved Development Variance Permit I2021.042-DVP for garage at 150 Tamarac Avenue, Kaleden, with geotechnical review condition (carried)
• Approved South Okanagan Conservation Fund grants up to $161,085 for eight projects (carried)
• Extended State of Local Emergency for Electoral Area H to January 23 (carried)
• Directed staff to send letter to Minister of Transportation requesting safety improvements on Highway 97 near Kaleden (carried)

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The committee defeated a motion to approve the Lower Nipit Improvement District's request to transfer ownership of its infrastructure, conditional on obtaining funds for capital improvements. Instead, it carried a motion to decline the request entirely, with only Director Monteith opposed. No other substantive decisions were made; the remaining agenda items were informational.

• Defeated motion to approve Lower Nipit infrastructure acquisition with conditions (19 opposed)
• Carried motion to decline Lower Nipit Improvement District's request to assume ownership (1 opposed)

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board meeting on January 20, 2022. The only listed item is the adoption of the 2022 schedule of meetings. No substantive decisions, proposals, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Adoption of 2022 schedule of meetings

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee meeting was procedural only. The agenda was adopted, a quarterly report from Community Services was received for information only, and the meeting adjourned. No substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Received quarterly report from Community Services for information only
• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee adopted the 2022 Corporate Business Plan. It also received several information reports, including 2021 FIPPA access requests, the Q4-2021 Corporate Action Plan, and a quarterly activity report. The committee then entered a closed session for negotiations-related matters and adjourned.

• Adopted 2022 Corporate Business Plan (carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for negotiations under Community Charter s.90(2)(b) (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:54 pm (carried)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will hear a presentation from BC Transit on the annual performance of RDOS bus routes, the Transit Future Action Plan, and upcoming initiatives. The committee will also receive a quarterly report on community services for information only. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with items for approval and adjournment.

• BC Transit delegation on annual bus route performance and Transit Future Action Plan
• Quarterly Report – Community Services (for information only)

The Community Services Committee met on January 20, 2022, and adopted its agenda. BC Transit provided an update on annual performance of RDOS bus routes, Transit Future Action plan, and upcoming initiatives. A quarterly report from Community Services was received for information only. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the update and report.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board will hear a delegation from Interior Health Authority on 2022 capital requests, review the IHA Capital Request Report, and consider first and second reading of Bylaw No. 169 to adopt the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan. The board will also adopt the agenda and the December 20, 2021 minutes.

• Delegation from Interior Health Authority on 2022 capital requests
• Review of IHA Capital Request Report
• First and second reading of Bylaw No. 169, 2022 (2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan)
• Adoption of December 20, 2021 minutes

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board met on January 20, 2022, and adopted the agenda and the minutes from the December 16, 2021 meeting. The board heard a delegation from Interior Health Authority regarding their 2022 capital requests. The board deferred Bylaw No. 169, 2022, which would adopt the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan, to the next meeting, with six directors opposed to the deferral.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted the December 16, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Deferred Bylaw No. 169 (2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan) to next meeting (carried, opposed by Bush, Coyne B., Coyne S., Holmes, McKortoff, Vassilaki)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and consider a revision to the Park Land Dedication Policy. The proposed change adds a new Section 16 clarifying how the date of preliminary approval is determined under the Local Government Act. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Review of Park Land Dedication Policy
• Proposed new Section 16 to policy regarding preliminary approval dates under s. 510(6)(b) of the Local Government Act

The Planning and Development Committee adopted its agenda and revised the Park Land Dedication Policy to add a new Section 16 clarifying that the date of preliminary approval is the issue date of the most recent unexpired preliminary approval, and that re-issued, renewed, or extended approvals are treated as new approvals. The meeting adjourned shortly after, with no other substantive decisions.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Revised Park Land Dedication Policy to add Section 16 clarifying preliminary approval date (carried)

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board meeting. The only listed item is the adoption of the 2022 schedule of meetings. No substantive decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Adoption of 2022 Schedule of Meetings (attachment 20220106SOM.pdf)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board will consider first reading of Bylaw No. 2953, adopting the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan, along with early budget approvals and an administrative overhead policy. The agenda also includes a development variance permit, a zoning bylaw amendment for a 70-lot subdivision at Willow Beach, and a licence of occupation for Willowbrook Water Reservoir roadway access. Several consent agenda items cover routine minutes and committee reports.

• First reading of 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2953
• Early budget approvals for 2022
• Development Variance Permit I2021.042-DVP at 150 Tamarac Avenue, Kaleden
• Third reading of Bylaw No. 2451.31 to amend Electoral Area 'A' Zoning Bylaw for 70-lot subdivision at Willow Beach
• Application for 10-year Licence of Occupation for Willowbrook Water Reservoir roadway access

The board approved first reading of the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2953, including listed change requests, and approved early budget approvals for 2022. It also approved the Administrative Overhead Policy, with Directors Johansen and Monteith opposed. A development variance permit application for 150 Tamarac Avenue, Kaleden was postponed to the January 20 meeting.

• Approved first reading of 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2953
• Approved early budget approvals for 2022
• Approved Administrative Overhead Policy (opposed: Johansen, Monteith)
• Postponed Development Variance Permit 12021.042-DVP to January 20
• Rescinded and re-read third reading of Bylaw 2451.31 for Willow Beach 70-lot subdivision
• Approved application for License of Occupation for Willowbrook Water Reservoir roadway access
• Approved Corporate Communications Plan
• Approved salary benchmarking municipalities and regional districts