Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen public meetings in 2024

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board will adopt the agenda and consent items, consider delegation presentations, and decide on several development variance applications. It will vote on financing requests to borrow up to $120,000 for a 2023 F550 XLT dump truck and up to $77,537 for a 2024 Ford F150 hybrid pickup truck. Additional items include extending the Naramata Water System service area and supporting the Okanagan Falls incorporation study recommendation.

• Deny Development Variance Permit No. E2024.035-DVP for an accessory building at 845 Kinney Road
• Approve Development Variance Permit No. H2024.036-DVP for an accessory building at 2255 Old Hedley Road
• Authorize up to $120,000 loan from the Municipal Finance Authority for a 2023 F550 XLT dump truck
• Authorize up to $77,537 loan from the Municipal Finance Authority for a 2024 Ford F150 hybrid pickup truck
• Adopt Amendment Bylaw No. 3086 to extend the Naramata Water System service area

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will consider extending a flexible scheduling initiative into 2025 to monitor productivity and employee recruitment and retention. The meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2024, at the RDOS Boardroom.

• Extend flexible scheduling initiative into 2025
• Approval of agenda for December 19, 2024 meeting
• Adjournment of the meeting

Schedule of Meetings

The agenda for this meeting consists of a single item regarding the Schedule of Meetings. The document is primarily procedural.

• Schedule of Meetings

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will adopt its agenda and consider several proposed bylaws concerning vacation‑rental regulation. Items include initiating a Business Licence Regulation Bylaw, fee amendments, municipal ticketing information changes, and official community plan and zoning amendments. A development‑procedures amendment for postal work stoppage will also be initiated, and an engagement plan for two electoral areas will be forwarded to the next meeting.

• Initiate Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No. 3100 and CAO Delegation Amendment Bylaw No. 3033.01
• Initiate Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3050.04 for vacation rentals
• Initiate Municipal Ticketing Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2328.05
• Initiate Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3099 and Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.50
• Initiate Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 2500.37 for postal work stoppage

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will present the 2025 draft operational capital budget, including Schedule A through Schedule G and detailed financial documents for each service area. The committee will also hold a closed session on labour or employee relations under the Community Charter. A strategic planning session will follow the budget presentation.

• Presentation of the 2025 draft operational capital budget (Schedule A‑G and area financial files)
• Review of Schedule D Operating Financial Plan
• Review of Schedule E.1 Capital Carry Forwards
• Closed session on labour/employee relations per Section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter
• Strategic planning session (Agenda Session 3.pdf)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board of Directors will meet to discuss land use permits, zoning amendments, and administrative policies. Key decisions include renewing a residential recycling contract and authorizing borrowing for E911 emergency service upgrades.

• Renewal of residential recycling contract with MMBC Recycling Inc. (Recycle BC) from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029
• Bylaw No. 3094 to borrow funds for E911 Emergency Service upgrades
• Expenditure of $31,000 from Area E Community Works Gas Tax Fund for Spirit Park Development Washrooms
• Development Variance Permits for 845 Kinney Road, 485 Pineview Drive, and 4838 Bassett Avenue
• Adoption of Electoral Area A Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws

Schedule of Meetings

The RDOS Board will consider the Schedule of Meetings item listed on the agenda. No specific proposals, contracts, or ordinances are attached. The agenda indicates no additional items or supporting documents were provided.

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee will meet to adopt the agenda and receive a report on RCMP statistics for the third quarter of 2024. The meeting is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. on December 5, 2024, in the RDOS Boardroom.

• Approval of agenda
• RCMP Q3 2024 statistics report
• Meeting adjournment

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to receive two reports. These include a water system assessment for the Skaha Estates Improvement District and a current reality report for the Solid Waste Management Plan.

• Skaha Estates Improvement District Water System Assessment Report by TRUE Consulting
• Current Solid Waste Management System Overview report

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will adopt its meeting agenda. It will review the 2024 Regional Survey results and consider how to implement the survey’s recommendations. The committee will also discuss resolutions to be submitted to the Southern Interior Local Government Association’s 2024 Annual General Meeting. Finally, the meeting will be adjourned.

• Adopt meeting agenda
• Review 2024 Regional Survey results and consider implementation of recommendations
• Discuss SILGA Call for Resolutions for the 2024 SILGA Annual General Meeting
• Adjourn meeting

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will consider the RDOS Universal Metering Program. The committee is recommending that staff proceed with the universal metering plan and tiered billing for all RDOS‑owned water systems. It also recommends the board issue a letter to accept participation in a Universal Metering Pilot Project starting in early 2025. The agenda will be approved and the meeting adjourned.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Recommendation to proceed with universal water metering across all RDOS water systems
• Implementation of tiered billing for RDOS water customers
• Board to send a letter supporting participation in a Universal Metering Pilot Project beginning early 2025
• Adjournment of the meeting

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will adopt its agenda. It will then receive an extreme‑heat presentation from Robin Hawker, Associate Principal of Climate Resilience. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of agenda
• Extreme‑heat presentation by Robin Hawker (Climate Resilience)
• Adjournment of meeting

Schedule of Meetings

The RDOS board will consider the schedule of meetings for the upcoming period. No other agenda items are listed. No attachments are provided for the schedule item.

• Schedule of meetings – no attachments provided

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan‑Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board will adopt the meeting agenda and the November 7, 2024 minutes. It will also close the meeting to the public under Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter for confidential negotiations. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Adoption of the November 21, 2024 agenda (simple majority vote)
• Adoption of the November 7, 2024 Board minutes (simple majority vote)
• Closed session approved per Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter
• Adjournment of the meeting

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board will adopt the meeting agenda and consent items, then vote on several development and service matters. Key decisions include a variance permit for an accessory building at 453 Eastview Road, an amendment to extend the Okanagan Falls water service area by 33.6 ha, and a 30‑year license for a public swimming area at Osoyoos Lake. The board will also adopt a fees and charges amendment bylaw and adjust select‑committee and external‑agency appointments.

• Approve Development Variance Permit No. I2024.029-DVP for an accessory building at 453 Eastview Road
• Approve Amendment Bylaw 2978.02 to extend Okanagan Falls Water Service Area by 33.6 ha (Lot B, Plan KAP22642, etc.)
• Approve acquisition of a 30‑year License of Occupation for a public swimming area at Osoyoos Lake Park (1.40 ha)
• Adopt Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3050.03, 2024
• Adjust appointments to select committees and external agencies per the administrative report

Corporate Services Committee

The committee will adopt the meeting agenda, conduct a strategic planning session, present the draft 2025 operational and capital budget, and hold a closed session for confidential negotiations on preliminary municipal services. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Approval of agenda
• Strategic planning session
• 2025 draft operational and capital budget presentation
• Closed session for confidential negotiations
• Adjournment

Schedule of Meetings

The RDOS Board will consider a single procedural item: adopting the schedule of meetings. No other matters, contracts, or policy changes are on the agenda. The item has no attachments and contains no further details.

• Schedule of Meetings – adoption of the meeting calendar

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will first adopt its agenda. It will then hear an update from Megan Turnock of Lees & Associates on the Oliver and District Recreation Plan, based on the August 29 2024 final report. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approval of agenda
• Update on Oliver and District Recreation Plan (final report dated August 29 2024)
• Adjournment

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board of Directors is meeting to elect its 2025 Chair and Vice-Chair. The board will also determine its 2025 meeting schedule and appoint signing officers for the coming year.

• Election of 2025 OSRHD Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of the 2025 OSRHD Schedule of Meetings
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair as signing officers for 2025
• Adoption of May 23, 2024 meeting minutes

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board will elect its 2025 chair and vice‑chair, approve several development variance and temporary‑use permits, adopt a development procedures amendment, and consider major utility bylaw and loan authorizations for the Vintage Views Wastewater System ($6,962,000) and Lakeshore Waterworks System ($13,530,000). It will also approve a five‑year financial plan amendment for Naramata Parks, set the 2025 meeting schedule, and vote on other routine items.

• Election of 2025 Board Chair and Vice‑Chair
• Development Variance Permit No. A2024.025‑DVP for an addition to a single‑detached dwelling
• Temporary Use Permit No. E2024.031‑TUP for a vacation rental at 3260 McKay Road
• Adoption of Development Procedures Bylaw No. 2500.35 amendment (notification radius)
• Utility bylaw and loan authorizations: Vintage Views Wastewater System Bylaw No. 3068 and Loan Bylaw No. 3069 ($6,962,000); Lakeshore Waterworks System Bylaw No. 3071 and Loan Bylaw No. 3072 ($13,530,000)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board of Directors will vote on Official Community Plan and zoning amendments for Electoral Areas C and E. The board is also discussing grant applications for trail resurfacing and flood mitigation, as well as expanding transit services.

• Adoption of OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for Electoral Area C (No. 2452.24 and 2800.41) and Electoral Area E (No. 3010.02 and 2800.46)
• Grant application for resurfacing an 8 km section of the KVR trail above Naramata
• Installation of 7 video surveillance cameras across Campbell Mountain, Okanagan Falls, and Oliver landfills, and the Keremeos Transfer Station
• Grant application for two Tiger Dam flood mitigation trailers
• Development Variance Permit for a retaining wall at 485 Pineview Drive, Kaleden

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will meet to review an agenda and receive an update on regional trails. The committee will also be provided with an overview of a grant application for the Kettle Valley Rail (KVR) project.

• Approval of agenda
• Regional Trails update
• KVR grant application overview

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will consider a recommendation to have staff incorporate resident‑supplied carts into the new automated curbside collection program that starts on July 1, 2025. The recommendation requires that the carts meet the program’s established requirements. The committee will also adopt the agenda and then adjourn.

• Approve meeting agenda
• 2025 curbside cart rollout discussion – recommendation to incorporate resident carts into automated program starting July 1, 2025
• Adjourn meeting

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan‑Similkameen Board will consider the Schedule of Meetings for the upcoming period. No other agenda items or documents are attached. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the RDOS Boardroom, 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC.

Public Hearing

The Regional District Board will hold public hearings on Official Community Plan (OCP) and zoning amendment bylaws for Electoral Area C at 5900 McKinney Road and for Electoral Area E at 3005 Naramata Road. The hearings provide an opportunity for residents to comment on the proposed land‑use changes. No decisions will be made at this meeting; the board is gathering input.

• Public hearing on OCP and zoning amendment bylaws – Electoral Area C, 5900 McKinney Road (C2024.010-ZONE)
• Public hearing on OCP and zoning amendment bylaws – Electoral Area E, 3005 Naramata Road (E2024.014-ZONE)

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee is meeting to review preliminary results from the 2023 Crater Creek Post-Wildfire Natural Hazard Risk Analysis. This item is presented for information only.

• Crater Creek Post-Wildfire Natural Hazard Risk Analysis preliminary results

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is reviewing amendments to the Elected Official Code of Conduct Policy and the Board Remuneration, Expenses and Benefits Bylaw. The committee is also considering the establishment of an Electoral Area Advisory Committee.

• Proposed amendments to the Elected Official Code of Conduct Policy
• Board Remuneration, Expenses and Benefits Bylaw Amendment No. 2903.03, 2024
• Discussion on establishing an Electoral Area Advisory Committee (EAAC)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board will adopt the meeting agenda and consent items, then consider several development applications, including variance permits for new dwellings, temporary use permits for recycling and vacation rentals, and a floodplain exemption. It will also vote on a cash‑in‑lieu payment of $82,000 for park land dedication at 199 Alder Avenue, Kaleden, and on acquiring a 0.533‑hectare Crown land right of way for the Olalla water system. Additional items include building‑bylaw infractions and a finance bylaw for the gas‑tax reserve fund.

• Approve Development Variance Permit No. A2024.024-DVP for a single detached dwelling at 13821 148th Avenue
• Approve Development Variance Permit No. H2024.028-DVP for a dwelling, greenhouse and accessory buildings at 1245 Baker Hill Road
• Approve Temporary Use Permit No. D2024.019-TUP for a recycling drop‑off facility at 5009 Veterans Way, Okanagan Falls
• Require cash‑in‑lieu of $82,000 from the owner of 199 Alder Avenue, Kaleden for park land dedication
• Acquire a statutory right of way over 0.533 ha of Crown land for the Olalla Water System pipeline

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will first approve its agenda. It will then discuss the RDOS Universal Metering Program, with a recommendation that staff proceed with universal metering and tiered billing across all RDOS‑owned small water systems. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approval of agenda
• Recommendation to implement universal metering and tiered billing for all RDOS small water systems
• Adjournment of the meeting

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will consider initiating amendments to the Development Procedures Bylaw (No. 2500.35) concerning notification radius, and to the Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 3089) and Okanagan Valley Zoning (Bylaw No. 2800.45). These items were postponed from the August 15, 2024 meeting. The agenda will be approved and the meeting adjourned.

• Initiate Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 2500.35 (notification radius) – X2024.001‑DPB
• Initiate Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3089 – X2024.013‑ZONE
• Initiate Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.45 – X2024.013‑ZONE
• Approve the meeting agenda
• Adjourn the meeting

Schedule of Meetings

The RDOS Board will consider the schedule of meetings for future dates. No other agenda items or attachments are listed. The meeting is procedural and does not involve decisions on policies, contracts, or projects.

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee will adopt its agenda, hear a briefing on an Emergency Response Event, receive a presentation from the Senior Manager of Protective Services, and then adjourn. No decisions beyond agenda approval and adjournment are listed.

• Approval of agenda
• Emergency Response Event briefing
• Protective Services presentation by Senior Manager
• Adjournment

Schedule of Meetings

The body is meeting to discuss the Schedule of Meetings. The agenda consists of a single item regarding the meeting schedule.

• Schedule of Meetings

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Board of Directors will discuss the establishment of the Similkameen Transit System and a 30-year Crown land lease for the Naramata Fire Hall. The meeting also includes several land-use permit applications and updates to business licensing and invasive species bylaws.

• Proposed 30-year lease of 0.881 hectares of Crown land for a volunteer fire hall in Naramata
• Similkameen Transit System Service Establishment Bylaw No. 3082, 2024
• Temporary Use Permit for vacation rental use at 1135 McPhee Road
• Bylaw No. 2065.03 to rename Noxious Weed Control Service to Invasive Species Management
• Grant application for upgrades to the Similkameen Recreation Centre

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will first adopt its agenda. It will then hear a presentation by Paula Rodriguez de la Vega on the BC Community Bat Program, accompanied by a handout. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Adopt agenda for the September 5, 2024 meeting
• Presentation on the BC Community Bat Program (handout provided)
• Adjourn the meeting

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider reinstating catered lunches for long board meetings and requesting local government logos for a regional sign. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss labour relations and municipal service negotiations.

• Proposal to reinstate catered lunches for meetings extending past lunch hour, capped at the Board's per diem
• Request to regional local governments to include logos on the One Region Working Together sign
• Closed session regarding labour relations and preliminary municipal service negotiations

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee is meeting to review a quarterly report from the RCMP. The agenda consists of the report presentation and standard procedural items.

• RCMP Q2 2024 statistics report

Schedule of Meetings

The RDOS Board will consider the schedule of meetings. No other agenda items or attachments are listed. The meeting is set for Thursday, August 15, 2024, 9:00‑10:00 a.m. at the RDOS Boardroom, 101 Martin Street, Penticton.

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board will adopt the agenda and consent items, then consider several development applications. It will approve a temporary use permit for an accessory building at 2041 Carmi Road and a vacation‑rental permit at 450 Robinson Avenue, while denying a similar permit at 6851 Indian Rock Road. The board will also adopt bylaws allocating $2,500 each from the Area B and Area G Community Works Funds for flood‑inundation studies, and read several zoning and enforcement bylaws for adoption.

• Approve Temporary Use Permit No. D2024.001‑TUP for an accessory building >10 m² at 2041 Carmi Road
• Approve Temporary Use Permit No. E2024.015‑TUP for a vacation rental at 450 Robinson Avenue, Naramata
• Deny Temporary Use Permit No. E2024.006‑TUP for a vacation rental at 6851 Indian Rock Road
• Adopt Bylaw No. 3080,2024 allocating $2,500 from Area B Community Works Fund for flood study
• Adopt Bylaw No. 3081,2024 allocating $2,500 from Area G Community Works Fund for flood study

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is reviewing proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws. The body is also discussing regulations for private water and sewer utilities and bylaw enforcement compliance periods.

• Initiation of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3089, 2024
• Initiation of Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.45, 2024
• Initiation of Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 2500.35, 2024 regarding notification radius
• Proposed amendments to OCP, Zoning, and Subdivision bylaws for private water and sewer utilities
• Review of bylaw enforcement procedures regarding the 'compliance period' for land use infractions

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will review an update on the 2023/2024 winter emergency weather response coordination, a presentation on winter shelter planning for 2024/25, and a pre‑budget workshop outlining the 2025 budget. The committee will also consider a recommendation to request that regional local governments allow the RDOS logo on the One Region Working Together sign. The agenda will be approved and the meeting adjourned.

• Winter Emergency Weather Response Coordination update (2023/2024) presented by Naomi Woodland and Desiree Surowski, United Way BC
• Winter Shelter Planning presentation for 2024/25 by the City of Penticton
• Pre‑Budget Workshop for the 2025 budget presented by Wayne Making, Deputy Financial Officer
• Recommendation to request inclusion of the RDOS logo on the One Region Working Together sign
• Approval of agenda and meeting adjournment

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will receive an engineering and financial assessment report for the Sage Mesa Water System. The committee is asked to proceed with public engagement and the preparation of an assent process.

• Receive engineering and financial assessment for Sage Mesa Water System
• Proceed to public engagement for Sage Mesa Water System
• Initiate preparation of assent process for Sage Mesa Water System

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will adopt its agenda, hear a presentation by Danielle Hubbard, CEO of Okanagan Regional Library, on the library's new strategic plan, and then adjourn.

• Adopt agenda for the July 25, 2024 meeting
• Presentation by Danielle Hubbard, CEO Okanagan Regional Library, on new strategic plan
• Adjourn the meeting

Schedule of Meetings

The RDOS Board will discuss the schedule of meetings listed in the agenda. The item includes a PDF titled “July 25 – SOM.pdf” that contains the proposed meeting dates. No other matters are listed for this session.

• Review schedule of meetings (see July 25 – SOM.pdf)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is discussing amendments to land use and development procedures bylaws. The meeting focuses on compliance for small-scale multi-unit housing and options for regulating vacation rentals.

• Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing zoning amendments (Bylaws No. 2781.01 and 2800.37)
• Vacation Rental Review proposing Option No. 2 to permit short term rental accommodation uses in zoning
• Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 2500.35 regarding notification radius

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board will consider a range of land‑use and regulatory items, including temporary use permits, a building‑bylaw infraction notice, and a cash‑in‑lieu payment for park land. It will also review amendments to private‑utility bylaws, a fire‑protection agreement extension, and several zoning and development matters. Decisions will be made by simple or weighted majority votes as indicated.

• Approve Temporary Use Permit C2024.011‑TUP for a vacation rental at 503 Wilson Mountain Road (Electoral Area C)
• File a Section 302 notice for 5530 Primrose Lane (Area C) for building‑bylaw non‑compliance
• Require the owner of 199 Alder Avenue, Kaleden to pay $82,000.00 cash‑in‑lieu for park land dedication
• Extend the Fire Protection Agreement with the City of Penticton to December 31, 2024
• Advance private‑utility amendment bylaws (Nos. 3045, 3046, 2900.01, 2500.34) to first and second reading and schedule a public hearing for August 15, 2024

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is reviewing grant opportunities from the Civil Forfeiture Office. A recommendation is on the table to direct staff to apply for a grant as directed by the Board.

• Civil Forfeiture Office grant opportunities

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board of Directors is reviewing several land use and infrastructure proposals. Items include potential legal action for building bylaw infractions and new zoning amendments. The agenda also includes funding requests for volunteer fire hall projects and a large loan for Summerland upgrades.

• Proposed $3,732,000 loan for Prairie Valley Road and wastewater treatment plant upgrades in Summerland
• Building bylaw infraction notices for properties on 116th Ave, Cypress Avenue, and Hody Drive
• $20,000 contribution from Area “C” Gas Tax Fund for Willowbrook Volunteer Fire Hall renovations
• $65,000 contribution from Area “I” Gas Tax Fund for Apex Mountain Volunteer Fire Hall construction
• Temporary Use Permit application for vacation rental use at 108 Missezula Lake Road

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The committee will receive an overview of the Utilities Department from the Senior Manager. The agenda also includes a recommendation to enter a closed session to discuss negotiations regarding a proposed municipal service.

• Utilities Department Board Orientation
• Request for closed session regarding municipal service negotiations

Schedule of Meetings

The agenda contains only a single item regarding the schedule of meetings. No other business or specific decisions are listed in the provided document.

• Schedule of Meetings

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is conducting public hearings regarding two regulatory items. These include a notice for Zoning Bylaw No. 3065 and an Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment. Specific details regarding the proposed changes are not provided in the agenda text.

• Public Hearing Notice - Zoning Bylaw No. 3065
• Public Hearing Notice - OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3062

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is reviewing 2024 meeting requests from the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). Supported requests will be forwarded to the July 4, 2024 Board meeting for approval.

• Review of 2024 UBCM meeting requests

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is holding a public hearing regarding item E2024.006-ZONE. The provided agenda does not contain specific details about the nature of the proposed zoning changes.

• Public Hearing - E2024.006-ZONE (Chesterman Property Group)

Schedule of Meetings

The provided agenda contains only a single procedural item regarding the schedule of meetings. No other specific topics, decisions, or projects are listed in the document.

• Schedule of meetings

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is meeting to receive an update on sustainability projects. Sustainability Manager Matt Weller will provide the committee with a project update.

• Sustainability projects update from Sustainability Manager Matt Weller

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will review an updated Purchasing Policy and a presentation on a four-day work week trial strategy. Members will also consider a recommendation to remove 17 projects from the 2024 RDOS Projects Gantt Chart. A closed session is proposed for discussions regarding labour relations and municipal service negotiations.

• Removal of 17 projects from the 2024 RDOS Projects Gantt Chart
• Presentation on a flexible scheduling trial strategy by 4 Day Week Global
• Approval of an updated Purchasing Policy
• Closed session regarding labour relations and municipal service negotiations

Planning and Development Committee

The committee will consider retaining current development variance permit notification requirements and potentially launching a West Bench land use review in 2025. The agenda also includes an overview of building and planning services and updates on draft zoning for Electoral Area 'H'.

• Recommendation to retain current DVP notification requirements in Bylaw No. 2500, 2011
• Proposed West Bench Land Use Bylaw Review for Accessory Structures for 2025
• Summary of policy changes for Draft Electoral Area “H” Zoning Bylaw No. 3065

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board is reviewing several land use applications and bylaw amendments across various electoral areas. This includes decisions on floodplain exemptions, zoning changes for multi-unit housing, and the regulation of private utilities. The board is also considering a significant expenditure for renewable energy studies.

• $677,988 expenditure for NRCAN Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
• Floodplain exemption application for 1092 Robinson Avenue, Naramata
• Bylaw amendments to regulate the creation of new private utilities
• Zoning amendments for Small-Scale, Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH)
• Subdivision application for 179 Black Mine Road in Electoral Area H