Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen public meetings in 2023
30 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Environment and Infrastructure Committee
The committee met on September 7, 2023, and adopted the meeting agenda. A presentation on food security was delivered by representatives from Kwantlen Polytechnic. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
Planning and Development Committee
The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received a report on the final community engagement survey for the Electoral Area E draft Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 3010. No substantive policy decisions were made during the meeting.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Received final engagement survey results for Electoral Area E OCP Bylaw No. 3010
Corporate Services Committee
The committee reviewed analysis and results from the 2023 Citizen Survey. No substantive policy or spending decisions were recorded in the public session.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Approved closing the meeting to the public for personnel and labour relations matters
RDOS Board of Directors Meeting
The Board approved several land-use permits, zoning amendments, and policy updates. It authorized a $300,000 expenditure from the Area C Growing Community Fund for kitchen upgrades and adopted a new Elected Official Code of Conduct Policy.
- Approved $300,000 from Area C Growing Community Fund for Oliver Parks and Recreation Kitchen
- Approved Temporary Use Permit F2023.023-TUP for vacation rental at 432 Highway 97
- Approved Letter of Concurrence for telecommunication tower at 1609 Green Lake Road
- Approved Development Variance Permit E2023.020-DVP for cannabis production at 2864 Arawana Road
- Approved Temporary Use Permit H2023.016-TUP for tourist accommodation at 175 Towers Road
- Adopted Bylaw No. 2800.29 to allow mobile homes as accessory dwellings on parcels over 1.0 ha
- Adopted new Elected Official Code of Conduct Policy and updated Communications and Social Media policies
- Authorized Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department to operate as an Interior Operations Service Level department
RDOS Board of Directors Meeting
The Board approved a zoning amendment to allow mobile homes as accessory dwellings on parcels over 1.0 ha and awarded a shoreline protection contract for Okanagan Falls. It also ratified a State of Local Emergency for Electoral Areas B and G due to the Crater Creek wildfire. Several service area extensions for water and fire protection were adopted.
- Approved Bylaw No. 2800.29 to allow mobile homes as accessory dwellings on parcels > 1.0 ha
- Awarded Okanagan Falls Shoreline Protection Project to H&M Excavating Ltd. (max $200,991.35 exclusive of GST)
- Ratified and extended State of Local Emergency for Electoral Areas B and G until August 22nd
- Approved $100,000 contribution to reinforce Okanagan Falls Spit and cancelled Centennial Park washroom project
- Awarded Small Equipment Maintenance, Tire Maintenance and Rotation Contract to Fountain Tire
- Approved extension of Naramata Water Service Area to 3870 Vineyard Lane
- Approved fire service area extensions for Coalmont Road and southwest Kaleden
- Postponed Temporary Use Permit A2023.017-TUP for 9418 Highway 97
Corporate Services Committee
The Committee adopted several new policies regarding communications, social media, and elected official conduct. It also rescinded the previous Code of Ethics and Information Systems Use policies. The committee determined briefing priorities for upcoming UBCM meetings.
- Adopted amended Communications Policy
- Rescinded Information Systems Use and Social Media Policy
- Adopted Social Media Policy, Information Systems Appropriate Use Policy, and Voyent Alert! Usage Policy
- Rescinded Code of Ethics Policy
- Adopted Elected Official Code of Conduct Policy
- Directed staff to focus on Campbell Mountain Landfill in briefing notes for Minister of Agriculture and Food
- Directed staff to send Director Robert’s meeting request #527-1 to the Minister of Transportation
Protective Services Committee
The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received a presentation on the Emergency Radio Telecommunications Study from Planetworks Consulting Corporation. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Received Emergency Radio Telecommunications Study presentation from Planetworks Consulting Corporation
OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting
The Board adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 15, 2023. Members discussed a proposed agreement between the Regional Hospital District and Interior Health. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Adopted August 17, 2023 meeting agenda (Carried)
- Adopted June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
Environment and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment and Infrastructure Committee approved the Terms of Reference for the South Okanagan Conservation Fund. No other substantive items were decided during the meeting.
- Approved South Okanagan Conservation Fund Terms of Reference (Carried)
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee adopted the meeting agenda and approved revisions to Bylaw No. 2770.02. The amendment follows Option 2A of the 'RGS Review – Summary of Consultation Undertaken' report.
- Approved Agenda for August 3, 2023 meeting (Carried)
- Approved revisions to Bylaw No. 2770.02 per Option 2A (Carried; 7 Directors opposed)
Corporate Services Committee
The committee held a workshop to discuss 2024 budget procedures and questions. Staff presented information regarding the RDOS website, the Q2 activity report, and the Q2 corporate action plan.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Approved closing the meeting to the public for labour or employee relations
- Adjourned the meeting at 12:04 pm
RDOS Board of Directors Meeting
The Board approved a zoning amendment to allow mobile homes as accessory dwellings on parcels over 1.0 hectare and expanded the Kaleden Fire Department service area. It also authorized research into a potential new Keremeos fire hall and approved new asset management policies.
- Approved Bylaw No. 2800.29 to allow mobile homes as accessory dwellings on parcels >1.0 ha (proceeding to public hearing)
- Approved Bylaw No. 1238.05 to extend the Kaleden Fire Department Local Service Area
- Approved Bylaw No. 2800.28 to allow continued operation of an eating and drinking establishment at 3692 Fruitvale Way
- Approved $1,000 from Area B Community Works Reserve for South Similkameen Museum Society track lighting
- Approved Asset Management and Tangible Capital Asset Policies
- Extended the current state of emergency until July 12th
- Directed staff to research land and deficiencies for a potential Keremeos fire hall
- Appointed Bob Daly to Okanagan Falls Parks and Recreation Commission and Norm Gaumont to Electoral Area C APC
Environment and Infrastructure Committee
The committee met to adopt the agenda and hear from a delegate of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Adjourned the meeting at 10:10 am
Protective Services Committee
The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received a presentation on the Regional Emergency Program Study from Sundog Solutions. The Chief Administrative Officer presented the second quarter activity report for Protective Services. No substantive policy or spending decisions were recorded.
- Approved the meeting agenda
RDOS Board of Directors Meeting
The Board approved several fire service funding measures, including the purchase of two water tenders and grants for equipment upgrades. The Board also denied a vacation rental permit in Naramata and a 3-lot subdivision in Area F. Additionally, a new Board Procedure Bylaw and a Building Bylaw amendment were adopted.
- Approved $293,280 purchase of two water tenders from First Truck Freightliner
- Approved $200,000 from Area I Growing Community Fund for Apex Fire Rescue and Kaleden Volunteer Fire
- Approved $20,000 grant to Tulameen & District Fire Department for breathing apparatus and equipment
- Approved $10,000 grant to Missezula Lake Property Owners Association for fire truck upgrade
- Approved $20,000 grant to Hayes Creek Firefighters’ Association for fire truck upgrade
- Denied Temporary Use Permit for vacation rental at 980 Tillar Road (Opposed: Bush, Knodel, Pendergraft)
- Denied OCP and Zoning amendments for 3-lot subdivision at 8005 Princeton-Summerland Road (Opposed: Bush)
- Approved Development Variance Permit for accessory building at 144 Lockie Road
Environment and Infrastructure Committee
The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received second quarter activity reports for Solid Waste and Utilities. No substantive policy or spending decisions were recorded.
- Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
- Received Q2 Activity Report – Solid Waste
- Received Q2 Activity Report - Utilities
Community Services Committee
The committee met to adopt the meeting agenda and receive the second quarter activity report for Community Services. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved the Agenda for the July 20, 2023 meeting
Corporate Services Committee
The committee approved a request for auditors to meet with the Board in a closed session without staff. Discussion regarding the RDOS website was postponed to July 20, 2023.
- Approved request for auditors to meet with the Board in a closed session without staff
- Postponed discussion on the website until July 20, 2023
- Adopted the July 6, 2023 meeting agenda
Environment and Infrastructure Committee
The committee decided to develop an aerated bunker treatment and processing facility for composting and food waste at 1313 Greyback Mountain Road. They authorized a loan bylaw for construction costs and approved applications for land use and grant extensions.
- Approved development of aerated bunker treatment facility at 1313 Greyback Mountain Road
- Authorized loan bylaw for local government share of construction costs (25-year amortization)
- Approved application to Agricultural Land Commission for non-farm use at 1313 Greyback Mountain Road
- Approved application to the province for CleanBC OICP grant extension to March 31, 2025
RDOS Board of Directors Meeting
The Board approved a contract for the Okanagan Falls Incorporation Study and appointed a 10-member study committee. Other key actions included approving a campground permit in Area D and denying a subdivision request in Area F.
- Awarded Okanagan Falls Incorporation Study contract to Neilson Strategies, Horsman Strategies, Leftside Partners, and Inspire Creative (max $120,000 plus GST)
- Approved Temporary Use Permit No. D2023.012-TUP for a campground at 5032 7th Avenue, Okanagan Falls
- Denied Bylaw No. 2790.06 and 2800.13 for a two-lot subdivision at 1108 Fish Lake Road (Opposed: Directors Bush, Knodel, and Coyne)
- Approved a 15-year Licence of Occupation for Willowbrook fire hall parking and training on Crown land
- Adopted Bylaw No. 3003 to add Village of Keremeos, Town of Princeton, and Electoral Area E to the Mosquito Control Service
- Approved a letter of support for Copper Mountain Mine application to amend Mines Act Permit M-29
- Filed a Notice on Title for building bylaw infractions at 3805 Allendale Lake Road
- Appointed Cheryl Berry and Cam Gunning to the Electoral Area E Advisory Planning Commission
Protective Services Committee
The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received an update from Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) staff regarding Emergency Program Act Modernization. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded.
- Approved the meeting agenda
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee postponed the discussion regarding the Effectiveness Audit of the Environmentally Sensitive Development Permit (ESDP) Area. The committee requested that Stantec be invited to a future meeting to present their report.
- Adopted the July 6, 2023 meeting agenda
- Postponed the Effectiveness Audit of Environmentally Sensitive Development Permit (ESDP) Area to a future meeting
- Requested Stantec be invited to a future meeting to present their report
RDOS Board of Directors Meeting
The Board approved amendments to the Area F Official Community Plan and the Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw regarding the Faulder Water System. Other actions included approving a $60,000 contribution for Willowbrook Fire Hall upgrades and appointing two new Bylaw Enforcement Officers.
- Adopted Bylaw No. 2790.03 and 2800.18 to amend Area F OCP and Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw (CARRIED)
- Approved $60,000 from Area C Community Works Reserve Fund for Willowbrook Fire Hall upgrades (CARRIED)
- Appointed Roza Aylwin and Timothy Donegan as Bylaw Enforcement Officers (CARRIED)
- Approved Temporary Use Permit No. E2023.015-TUP for vacation rental at 1135 McPhee Road, Naramata (CARRIED)
- Approved Development Variance Permit No. I2023.044-DVP for metal storage container at 159 Alder Avenue, Kaleden (CARRIED)
- Filed Notice on Title for 2636 Forsythe Drive for building bylaw infractions (CARRIED)
- Adopted Bylaw No. 2494.03 to update Board of Variance meeting schedules (CARRIED)
- Appointed Jillian Johnston to Okanagan Falls Parks and Recreation Commission (CARRIED)
Environment and Infrastructure Committee
The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received an informational presentation on the Curbside Collection of Solid Waste Program. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made.
- Approved the meeting agenda
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee amended the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw and initiated a zoning change for mobile homes. The committee also requested a policy change from the Okanagan Basin Water Board regarding accessory dwellings on smaller parcels.
- Amended Bylaw No. 2328 to allow ticketing for development and soil permit infractions (Carried)
- Requested OBWB amend '1.0 ha Policy' to allow detached accessory dwellings on parcels under 1.0 ha if sharing a private sewage system (Carried)
- Initiated amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2800.29 to allow mobile homes as accessory dwellings on parcels over 1.0 ha (Carried)
Corporate Services Committee
The Corporate Services Committee approved forwarding meeting requests for the 2023 Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Minister meetings to the Board. The appointment of officers was postponed to the July 6, 2023 meeting.
- Approved forwarding UBCM 2023 Minister meeting requests to the Board (Carried)
- Postponed Appointment of Officers to July 6, 2023 meeting
OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors approved support for the development of a Memorandum of Understanding for hospital districts in the Interior Health region, modeled after the Northern Health MOU. The meeting also included a delegation from Interior Health.
- Adopted June 15, 2023 Agenda (Carried)
- Adopted April 20, 2023 Minutes (Carried)
- Approved support for Interior Health region Memorandum of Understanding based on Northern Health MOU (Carried)
Planning and Development Committee
The committee adopted several policy changes for the Draft Electoral Area E Official Community Plan, including deferring vacation rental policies and defining the Naramata Rural Growth Boundary. Additionally, the committee initiated an amendment to the Board of Variance Bylaw.
- Deferred new vacation rental policies for Draft Electoral Area E OCP pending Vacation Rental Review
- Approved policy to explore options for managing hillside development (tree cutting, permits, runoff, drainage)
- Defined Naramata Rural Growth Boundary as the area shown on Figure 10 in the draft OCP
- Decided against pursuing a development permit area to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Initiated Bylaw 2494.03 to amend the Board of Variance Bylaw
Protective Services Committee
The Committee approved the creation of a working group to develop terms of reference for the Regional Emergency Program Study. It also decided to request the study's author to present findings at a future meeting.
- Approved creation of working group terms of reference by Director Roberts and Director S. Coyne (Opposed: Director Bush)
- Approved request for Regional Emergency Program Study author to present findings (Opposed: Directors B. Coyne, Gilbert, Graham, Holmes, Watt)
- Adopted the June 1, 2023 meeting agenda
RDOS Board of Directors Meeting
The Board adopted nine bylaws to establish Growing Communities Reserve Funds for Electoral Areas A through I. Other actions included approving a vacation rental permit, appointing animal control officers, and authorizing a $20,000 grant for the Eastgate Fire Protection Society.
- Adopted Bylaws 3011-3019 to establish Growing Communities Reserve Funds for Electoral Areas A-I
- Approved $20,000 grant from Electoral Area H Community Works Reserve for Eastgate Fire Protection Society
- Approved Temporary Use Permit E2023.010-TUP for a vacation rental at 2720 Workman Place
- Appointed Nicole Lauritzen, Angela Henshaw, and Elizabeth Biggs as Animal Control Officers
- Authorized non-farm use application for ore removal and land recontouring at District Lot 1895, YDYD to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission
- Approved Letter of Concurrence for an Emergency 9-1-1 Telecommunications Tower at 3395 Willowbrook Road
- Advanced Bylaws 2790.03 and 2800.18 regarding Faulder Zone Review to public hearing on June 15, 2023 (Opposed: Directors Bush, B. Coyne, Knodel)