Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen public meetings in 2025

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The board adopted several financial bylaws, including spending $46,101 from the Community Works Fund to buy a fire truck for the Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department and $12,348 for fire‑hall upgrades. It also approved a $4,400 contribution to the City of Penticton for the Temporary Winter Shelter, a $19,395.41 expense to relocate emergency communications infrastructure, and made decisions on development permits—including approval of a variance for new parcels at 762 Daly Avenue, denial of a livestock‑structure permit at 137 Saddlehorn Drive, and approval of a short‑term rental permit at 2750 Noyes Road.

• Development Variance Permit G2025.022-DVP approved for new parcels at 762 Daly Avenue, Hedley (private on‑site sewage, <1 ha)
• Development Variance Permit I2025.030-DVP denied for four livestock structures at 137 Saddlehorn Drive
• Temporary Use Permit E2025.001-TUP approved for short‑term rental at 2750 Noyes Road, Naramata
• Bylaw 3129 authorizes $46,101 fire truck purchase and $12,348 fire‑hall upgrades for Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department
• Bylaw 3102.17 allocates $4,400 to the City of Penticton for the Temporary Winter Shelter program

The board voted to list the RDOS office at 101 Martin Street, Penticton for sale. It approved a $46,101 fire truck purchase and $12,348 fire hall upgrades for the Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department, and created a second Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator position funded by WorkSafeBC benefits. The board also approved a temporary use permit for a short‑term rental at 2750 Noyes Road, Naramata, and a memorandum of understanding with the City of Penticton on the Temporary Winter Shelter. Additional approvals included a water service bylaw for Skaha Estates and appointments to Parks and Recreation commissions.

• List 101 Martin Street, Penticton for sale (CARRIED)
• Approve fire truck purchase ($46,101) and fire hall upgrades ($12,348) for Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department (CARRIED)
• Approve second Regional Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator position (CARRIED)
• Approve Temporary Use Permit E2025.001-TUP for short‑term rental at 2750 Noyes Road, Naramata (CARRIED)
• Approve MOU with City of Penticton on Temporary Winter Shelter, including $80,000 contribution (CARRIED)
• Approve Skaha Estates Improvement District Water Service bylaw No. 3124, 2025 (CARRIED)
• Deny Development Variance Permit G2025.022-DVP for 762 Daly Avenue, Hedley (CARRIED)
• Appoint members to Parks and Recreation commissions for Areas B, D, E, F, I (CARRIED)

Schedule of Meetings

The RDOS Board will consider the Schedule of Meetings item. No documents are attached to the item. The agenda does not list any decisions, contracts, or policy changes. This is a procedural agenda item.

• Schedule of Meetings – no attachments

Corporate Services Committee

The agenda for the Regional District of Okanagan‑Similkameen Corporate Services Committee on 2025‑12‑18 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with only procedural headings and no decisions or discussions recorded.

The Corporate Services Committee adopted its agenda. It voted to close the meeting to the public for a closed‑session discussion on labour or employee relations. The committee then adjourned the meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Closed session approved (carried)
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will adopt its agenda, hear a presentation on upgrades to the Eastgate Composting Facility, discuss standardizing landfill tipping fees for contaminated loads, and recommend that Solid Waste Curbside Collection Service Regulatory Bylaw No. 3123 be forwarded to the Regional Board.

• Presentation on Eastgate Composting Facility upgrades by Mateo Ocejo and George Jasper (Net Zero Waste Inc.)
• Discussion on standardizing landfill tipping fees for contaminated loads
• Recommendation to forward Bylaw No. 3123, 2025 Solid Waste Curbside Collection Service Regulatory Bylaw, to the Regional Board
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Adjournment of the meeting

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and later adjourned the session. Directors heard a presentation on upgrades to the Eastgate Composting Facility. The committee directed staff to draft an amendment to Bylaw No. 3123, the solid‑waste curbside collection service bylaw, for future Board consideration.

• Agenda adoption – carried
• Staff to draft amendment to Bylaw No. 3123 (curbside collection) – directed
• Meeting adjourned at 1:58 pm – carried

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board will adopt the agenda and consent items, endorse a new building‑bylaw enforcement policy, and approve several development variance permits and zoning amendments. It will also adopt bylaws authorizing expenditures, including $100,000 for a Hedley well feasibility study, $50,000 for Olalla Reservoir relining, and $7,500 for the Apex Mountain Fire Hall construction. Additional actions include appointing a library trustee, launching a six‑month committee‑structure pilot, and directing staff to pursue Trans‑Canada Trail funding for the Adra Tunnel precinct upgrades.

• $100,000 Hedley Improvement District well feasibility study funded from Electoral Area “G” Community Works Fund (Gas Tax) Reserve
• $50,000 Olalla Reservoir relining funded from Electoral Area “G” Community Works Fund (Gas Tax) Reserve
• $7,500 Apex Mountain Fire Hall construction funded from Electoral Area “I” Community Works Fund (Gas Tax) Reserve
• Approval of holding‑tank variance permits for 4535 Mill Road and 4545 Mill Road in Electoral Area “E”
• Adoption of Building Bylaw Enforcement Policy with new time‑based enforcement parameters

The board adopted time‑based enforcement parameters for the Building Bylaw Enforcement Policy. It approved two development variance permits for holding tanks on Mill Road and adopted the OCP and zoning amendment bylaws for Electoral Area G. The board approved relocation of emergency communications to the N’kwala Omega site, funding the $19,395.41 project from Operational Reserves. It also adopted several Community Works Fund bylaws authorizing $7,500 for Apex Fire Hall, $50,000 for the Olalla Reservoir, and $100,000 for a Hedley well feasibility study, and launched a six‑month pilot of a new committee structure.

• Approved time‑based enforcement parameters for Building Bylaw Enforcement Policy (simple majority)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. E2025.027-DVP for a holding tank at 4535 Mill Road (simple majority)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. E2025.028-DVP for a holding tank at 4545 Mill Road (simple majority)
• Deferred Development Variance Permit No. G2025.022-DVP for new parcels at 762 Daly Avenue (simple majority)
• Adopted OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2975.01 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2781.02 for Electoral Area G (simple majority)
• Approved relocation of emergency communications to N’kwala Omega, funded $19,395.41 from Operational Reserves (majority)
• Adopted bylaws authorizing $7,500 for Apex Fire Hall, $50,000 for Olalla Reservoir repairs, and $100,000 for Hedley well study (2/3 majority)
• Approved six‑month pilot of a new committee structure, suspending current committees except Protective Services (simple majority)

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee will first adopt its agenda. It will then receive and consider the Regional District of Okanagan‑Similkameen Q3 2025 statistics report provided by the RCMP. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Adopt agenda for the meeting
• Receive RCMP Q3 2025 statistics report (RDOS Q3 2025 Stats.pdf)
• Adjourn the meeting

The committee approved its agenda and then adjourned the meeting. Both actions were moved, seconded and carried. No other substantive items were decided.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board will meet on December 4, 2025, to approve the schedule of meetings for the upcoming year. The meeting is scheduled to take place in the RDOS Boardroom at 101 Martin Street in Penticton.

• Approval of Schedule of Meetings for 2025
• Meeting to be held at 101 Martin Street, Penticton
• Scheduled for Thursday, December 04, 2025, 9:00 a.m.

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will adopt the meeting agenda, continue the presentation of the draft 2026‑2030 Regional District of Okanagan‑Similkameen financial plan, and then adjourn. The draft plan is being presented for the Board's review and guidance. No other decisions or items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of agenda
• Continuation of 2026‑2030 financial plan workshop – presentation of draft financial plan
• Adjournment

Public Hearing

The board will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Electoral Area “G” Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. The amendment would change the land use designation of about 58.8 ha from Agriculture (AG) to Small Holdings (SH) and apply a Small Holdings Three (SH3) zoning designation. The changes are intended to provide future development capability on the property. No supporting documents are attached.

• Amendment Bylaw No. 2975.01 (2025) to change the land use designation of ~58.8 ha from Agriculture (AG) to Small Holdings (SH) on Schedule ‘B’ of the EA G OCP Bylaw.
• Amendment Bylaw No. 2781.02 (2025) to apply a Small Holdings Three (SH3) zoning designation to the same ~58.8 ha on Schedule ‘2’ of the EA G Zoning Bylaw.
• Public hearing to consider the above zoning and OCP amendments.

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board of Directors will meet to review a list of completed projects and equipment purchases from Interior Health. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss confidential government negotiations.

• Review of 2024-2025 closed projects and major equipment purchases provided by Interior Health
• Closed session regarding negotiations between the municipality and provincial or federal governments

The board adopted its agenda and the November 6, 2025 minutes. It closed the meeting for a confidential session and later reopened it. The directors voted to have the CAO begin negotiations with the Osoyoos Indian Band regarding their share of Interior Health costs. The meeting was adjourned at 1:57 pm.

• Adopt agenda (carried)
• Adopt November 6, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Close meeting to public for confidential discussion (carried)
• Direct CAO to begin negotiations with Osoyoos Indian Band (carried)
• Adjourn meeting at 1:57 pm (carried)

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee will consider a recommendation to adopt its agenda. Committee members will hear a presentation on the BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) Model from provincial emergency services officials. After discussion, a recommendation to adjourn the meeting will be considered.

• Approval of agenda (Recommendation to adopt agenda)
• Presentation by Todd Onsorge, Brent Middleton, and Michael Sandler on the BCEHS Model
• Recommendation to adjourn the meeting

The Protective Services Committee adopted its agenda and then adjourned the meeting at 12:04 pm. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:04 pm (carried)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will meet to receive a presentation from the Okanagan Film Commission. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Delegation presentation by Jon Summerland, Okanagan Film Commissioner

The Community Services Committee adopted the meeting agenda after a motion was moved and seconded. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 12:30 pm following a seconded motion. No other substantive items were decided.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:30 pm (motion carried)

Schedule of Meetings

The RDOS Board will consider the schedule of meetings for the upcoming period. No attachments or additional documents are provided. No decisions or proposals are listed beyond the schedule review.

• Review of meeting schedule (no attachments)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board will adopt the agenda, approve several development and finance bylaws, and consider a loan authorization for the Sage Mesa Water System. Items include a Section 302 notice for 7608 Island Road, amendments to rezoning fees and zoning bylaws, and adoption of a revised Landfill Customer Accounts Policy. The board will also vote on a $33,034,000 loan to fund upgrades to the Sage Mesa Water System, with the assent vote scheduled for April 11, 2026.

• Section 302 Notice filed for 7608 Island Road (Electoral Area C) building bylaw infraction
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3097.05 (rezoning fee amendments) read first, second and third time
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.58 (Electoral Area I) for Okanagan Valley
• Adoption of amended Landfill Customer Accounts Policy
• Sage Mesa Water System Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3076, 2024 – loan up to $33,034,000.00 for system upgrades

The board adopted the agenda and consent agenda, filed a Section 302 notice for a building bylaw infraction at 7608 Island Road, and approved several bylaws including a zoning amendment for Electoral Area I. It also adopted the Landfill Customer Accounts Policy, set the Sage Mesa water system loan authorization (up to $33,034,000) for a vote on April 11, 2026, and re‑allocated $33,216 in SOCF project funds. All items were carried, with two motions noting opposition from individual directors.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted consent agenda (carried)
• Filed Section 302 notice for 7608 Island Road building bylaw infraction (carried, opposed: Director Taylor)
• Read Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3097.05 three times (carried)
• Adopted Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.58 (carried)
• Adopted Landfill Customer Accounts Policy (carried)
• Approved $33,034,000 Sage Mesa Water System loan authorization and scheduled assent vote for April 11, 2026 (carried, opposed: Director Bush)
• Re‑allocated $33,216 in SOCF project funds between OIB and ONA (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The committee will first adopt the meeting agenda. It will then hear a presentation of the draft 2026‑2030 Regional District of Okanagan‑Similkameen financial plan, including program and capital schedules. Members will provide review and guidance before adjourning the meeting.

• Adopt agenda for the meeting
• Presentation of draft 2026‑2030 financial plan (program, capital, tax requisitions, grant‑in‑aid requests)
• Committee review and guidance on the financial plan
• Adjournment

The committee adopted its agenda and reviewed the draft 2026‑2030 financial plan. It denied grant‑in‑aid requests from the Summerland Museum and Archives Society ($3,588) and the Princeton Community Arts Council Society ($3,000). It approved several grants, including $4,000 for Take a Hike Youth Mental Health Foundation and $50,000 for Summerland Minor Baseball, and voted to close part of the meeting to the public.

• Agenda adoption – carried
• Summerland Museum and Archives Society grant denied ($3,588) – by consensus
• Princeton Community Arts Council Society grant denied ($3,000) – by consensus
• Take a Hike Youth Mental Health Foundation grant approved ($4,000) – carried (opposed by Directors Chahal, S. Coyne, Fedrigo, Holmes, Monteith, Roberts)
• Pentecton and Area Access Society grant approved ($2,000) – carried
• South Okanagan Women in Need Society grant approved ($5,450) – by consensus
• Summerland Minor Baseball grant approved ($50,000) – by consensus
• Closed session motion – carried (opposed by Director Gilbert)

Schedule of Meetings

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

• Schedule of Meetings

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The board will elect its 2026 Chair and Vice‑Chair. It will also adopt the meeting agenda, approve the September 18 2025 minutes, approve the 2026 meeting schedule, and appoint signing officers for the district.

• Election of 2026 OSRHD Chair and Vice‑Chair
• Adoption of the November 6 2025 meeting agenda
• Adoption of September 18 2025 board minutes
• Approval of the 2026 OSRHD meeting schedule
• Appointment of signing officers (CAO Jim Zaffino, CFO Noelle Evans‑MacEwan)

The board acclaimed Martin Johansen as Chair and Tim Roberts as Vice‑Chair for 2026. It adopted the meeting agenda, the September 18, 2025 minutes, and the 2026 meeting schedule. The board also appointed the Chair, Vice‑Chair, CAO, and CFO as signing officers. The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 am.

• Martin Johansen acclaimed as OSRHD Chair (acclaimed)
• Tim Roberts acclaimed as OSRHD Vice‑Chair (acclaimed)
• Agenda for November 6, 2025 meeting adopted (carried)
• September 18, 2025 minutes adopted (carried)
• 2026 meeting schedule approved (carried)
• Signing authority appointed: Chair Martin Johansen, Vice‑Chair Tim Roberts, CAO Jim Zaffino, CFO Noelle Evans‑MacEwan (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 11:05 am (carried)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will adopt its agenda, receive an update on the Regional Residential Energy Retrofit Study from T. Rothery of the Community Energy Association, and then adjourn. No decisions or votes on the study are indicated.

• Approval of agenda
• Presentation of Regional Residential Energy Retrofit Study Update by T. Rothery
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Community Services Committee adopted the agenda for the November 6, 2025 meeting and then adjourned at 11:31 am. No substantive policy, budget, or project decisions were made.

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Board of Directors will elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair and discuss several infrastructure funding requests. Key decisions include a proposed referendum for the acquisition of the Sage Mesa Water Utility and a $33 million loan for upgrades.

• Proposed April 11, 2026 referendum for Sage Mesa Water Utility acquisition and $33 million loan
• Bylaw No. 3126 to spend $56,000 from Area F Gas Tax Reserve for a Sage Mesa water treatment study
• Bylaw No. 3125 to spend $22,626 from Area G Gas Tax Reserve for digital radar speed signs
• Bylaw No. 3124 to establish a Water Service for Skaha Estates
• Notice on Title and potential injunctive action for building bylaw infractions at 6447 Chute Lake Road

The Board elected Mark Pendergraft as Chair and C. Watt as Vice‑Chair by acclamation. It adopted the meeting agenda, consent agenda, and several bylaws authorizing expenditures for digital speed signs ($22,626) and a Sage Mesa water study ($56,000). The Board also amended a building‑bylaw motion to defer enforcement and accepted the 2026 schedule for Electoral Area Advisory Planning Commissions. Finally, it directed staff to move forward with a referendum on acquiring the Sage Mesa Water Utility and a $33 million loan, with a vote scheduled for April 11, 2026.

• Elected Mark Pendergraft as Board Chair (acclaimed) – CARRIED
• Elected C. Watt as Board Vice‑Chair (acclaimed) – CARRIED
• Approved agenda and consent agenda – CARRIED (simple majority)
• Amended building‑bylaw motion to defer enforcement – CARRIED (simple majority)
• Accepted 2026 APC meeting schedule – CARRIED (simple majority)
• Approved $22,626 expenditure for digital speed signs (Bylaw 3125) – CARRIED (2/3 majority)
• Approved $56,000 expenditure for Sage Mesa water study (Bylaw 3126) – CARRIED (2/3 majority)
• Directed staff to proceed with Sage Mesa Water Utility referendum and $33 M loan – CARRIED (simple majority)

Corporate Services Committee Special Meeting

The Corporate Services Committee will adopt the meeting agenda, receive a strategic planning presentation from Neilson Strategies Inc., and then adjourn. No formal decisions or votes beyond agenda approval are listed.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Strategic planning session delivered by A. Neilson, Principal, Neilson Strategies Inc.
• Adjournment of the meeting

Schedule of Meetings

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

• Schedule of Meetings

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will meet to receive an update on a study regarding residential building retrofits. This study was co-funded by the RDOS and the City of Penticton using Local Government Climate Action Program funding.

• Regional Residential Energy Retrofit Study Update

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board of Directors will meet to decide on several financial bylaws, including a large loan for infrastructure and grants for emergency services. The board will also review land use applications and updates to utility and GIS fees.

• Authorization to borrow up to $6,058,550 for Victoria Road S. and Wharton Street upgrades
• Joint application for a $330,000 UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant
• Expenditure of $65,691 for digital radar speed signs
• Proposed RV park at 146 Willow Court in Electoral Area C
• Proposed denial of OCP and Zoning amendments for 2748 River Road in Electoral Area G

The board approved a borrowing authority of up to $6,058,550 for upgrades to Victoria Road South and Wharton Street. It adopted several bylaws, including a fees and charges amendment and a property‑tax exemption. The board also authorized a $330,000 grant application, moved an RV‑park referral to the Agricultural Land Commission, and advanced an Official Community Plan and zoning amendment for Electoral Area G with a public hearing set for Nov 20. Finally, it supported the 2025 Strategic Priorities Fund projects and a process for one‑hectare subdivision applications.

• Authorized borrowing up to $6,058,550 for Victoria Road S. and Wharton Street upgrades (2/3 majority)
• Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3097.03, 2025 (2/3 majority)
• Approved $330,000 joint application to the 2026 UBCM Emergency Preparedness Fund (simple majority)
• Authorized referral of RV‑park application at 146 Willow Court to the Agricultural Land Commission (simple majority)
• Approved OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2975.01 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2781.02 for Electoral Area G; public hearing scheduled for Nov 20 (simple majority)
• Adopted Community Works Gas Tax Reserve Expenditure Bylaw for digital speed‑reader boards ($65,691) (2/3 majority)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3121, 2025 to exempt specific properties from property taxation (2/3 majority)
• Supported Strategic Priorities Fund projects (Vintage Views, Lakeshore, Sage Mesa) and grant‑management commitment (majority)

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will first adopt its agenda. It will then hear a progress update on the Fall 2025 Solid Waste Management Plan from L. Quan, Solid Waste Engineer with TetraTech, including an overview of proposed options and input from the Technical Advisory Committee and Public Advisory Committee. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approval of agenda
• Fall 2025 Solid Waste Management Plan update – progress review and proposed options
• Adjournment

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee adopted the agenda for the October 16, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned at 12:07 p.m. No other actions were taken.

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

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will consider initiating three amendment bylaws: one to adjust rezoning application fees (Bylaw No. 3097.05), one to regulate home‑occupation business licences on the Greater West Bench (Bylaw No. 3100.02), and the Okanagan Valley Official Community Plan Bylaw. The committee will also review proposed items for the 2026 Strategic Priority Work Plan, including zone reviews and a dark‑sky policy. All items are presented for recommendation to be initiated.

• Initiate Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3097.05 to adjust rezoning application fees.
• Initiate Business Licence Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 3100.02 for home occupations on the Greater West Bench.
• Initiate the Okanagan Valley Official Community Plan Bylaw.
• Consider adding Conservation Area Zone Review to the 2026 Strategic Priority Work Plan.
• Consider adding Naramata Village Centre Zone Review to the 2026 Strategic Priority Work Plan.

The Planning and Development Committee approved the meeting agenda. It initiated Amendment Bylaw No. 3097.05 for rezoning application fees and Business Licence Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 3100.02 for home occupations. The committee voted not to initiate the Okanagan Valley Official Community Plan Bylaw and to defer its consideration until after a directors' workshop. The meeting was adjourned at 1:48 pm.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Initiated Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3097.05 (carried)
• Initiated Business Licence Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 3100.02 (carried)
• Did not initiate Okanagan Valley Official Community Plan Bylaw (carried)
• Deferred OCP Bylaw consideration until after workshop (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:48 pm (carried)

Schedule of Meetings

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

• Schedule of Meetings

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The board will approve its agenda and consent items, then consider a series of development variance permits, zoning and official community plan amendments, and infrastructure bylaws. Several variance permits are recommended for approval, including a warehouse expansion at 577 Road 2, while others are recommended for denial. The board will adopt Water Regulatory Bylaw No. 2824.03, 2025 to add the Lakeshore Waterworks System and Sewer Management Bylaw No. 3119, 2025 for the Vintage Views Wastewater System. Additional items include adoption of zoning amendments, fee updates, and support for grant applications for a Regional Economic Development Coordinator.

• Approve Development Variance Permit C2025.023-DVP to vary maximum parcel coverage for warehouse expansion at 577 Road 2 (approved).
• Deny Development Variance Permit D2025.019-DVP for addition and increased parcel coverage at 4813 Barten Place (denied).
• Adopt Water Regulatory Bylaw No. 2824.03, 2025 to add the Lakeshore Waterworks System (adopted).
• Adopt Sewer Management Bylaw No. 3119, 2025 to add the Vintage Views Wastewater System (adopted).
• Adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.55, 2025 for Okanagan Valley parking exemptions (adopted).

The RDOS Board approved several development variance permits for property improvements and denied a temporary use permit for an RV. It also adopted bylaw amendments to add the Lakeshore Waterworks System and the Vintage Views Wastewater System. Short‑term rental zoning changes and a new economic‑development staff position were approved.

• Approved Development Variance Permit C2025.023-DVP for warehouse expansion at 577 Road 2 (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit D2025.019-DVP for addition and increased coverage at 4813 Barten Place (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit 2025.021-DVP for accessory dwelling at 4812 Bassett Avenue (carried)
• Denied Temporary Use Permit I2025.007-TUP for residential RV use at 276 Resolute Road (opposed by Bush, Fedrigo, Roberts; carried)
• Adopted Water Use Regulation Bylaw No. 2824.03, 2025 adding Lakeshore Waterworks System (2/3 majority)
• Adopted Sewer System Management Bylaw No. 3119, 2025 adding Vintage Views Wastewater System (2/3 majority)
• Adopted short‑term rental OCP and zoning amendments (Bylaw 3099, 2800.50, 2500.36) (carried)
• Approved creation of an Economic Development Coordinator FTE, contingent on grant funding (carried)

Public Hearing

The RDOS Board will hold a public hearing on two zoning matters. First, it will consider Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.58, 2025 to change the land‑use designation of 149 Bobcat Road from Agriculture Three (AG3) to Agriculture Three Site Specific (AG3s), permitting a home industry larger than 200 m². Second, it will hear a proposal to amend the Official Community Plan (Amendment Bylaw No. 3010, 2023) to add an exemption for temporary metal storage containers in the Naramata Village Centre development permit area. No other agenda items are listed.

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment (I2025.010-ZONE) – change 149 Bobcat Road from AG3 to AG3s to allow home industry >200 m² (Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.58, 2025).
• Official Community Plan Amendment (E2025.005-ZONE) – add exemption for temporary metal storage containers in Naramata Village Centre development permit area (Amendment Bylaw No. 3010, 2023).

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee will vote to adopt its meeting agenda, receive a Q2 2025 statistical report from the RCMP, and then adjourn. No other matters are on the agenda.

• Adopt agenda for the Protective Services Committee meeting
• Receive RCMP Q2 2025 statistical report (attachment: RDOS Q2 2025 Stats.pdf)
• Adjourn the meeting

The Protective Services Committee approved its agenda for the October 2, 2025 meeting. RCMP staff presented their Q2 reports. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 10:10 am.

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

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan‑Similkameen board will consider the schedule of future meetings. No other agenda items or attachments are listed. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the RDOS Boardroom, 101 Martin Street, Penticton.

• Review and approve the schedule of upcoming RDOS meetings

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board of Directors is meeting to decide on several zoning bylaws and land use matters. The agenda includes a review of short-term rental accommodations and the adoption of a flood defense system deployment policy.

• Short-term rental accommodation review for Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, and I
• Proposed $20,000 expenditure for a concrete pad at Willowbrook Firehall in Electoral Area C
• Adoption of the Flood Defense System Deployment Policy
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.58 for Electoral Area I, with a public hearing scheduled for October 2, 2025
• Denial recommendation for Development Variance Permit D2025.019-DVP at 4813 Barten Place, Okanagan Falls

The RDOS Board adopted the Flood Defense System Deployment Policy and approved a $20,000 expenditure for a concrete pad at the Willowbrook Firehall. It also adopted the Business Licence Regulation Amendment and the Fees and Charges Amendment, despite one director’s opposition. Several zoning amendment bylaws were read and moved forward to public hearing or advisory commission referral, and the Board authorized a subdivision referral to the Agricultural Land Commission.

• Adopted Flood Defense System Deployment Policy – carried
• Authorized $20,000 expenditure for concrete pad at Willowbrook Firehall – carried
• Adopted Business Licence Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 3100.01 – carried (opposed by Director B. Coyne)
• Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3097.02 – carried
• Read Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.58 first and second time; scheduled public hearing – carried
• Referred Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.57 to Area F Advisory Planning Commission – carried
• Authorized referral of subdivision application (A2025.014-ALC) to Agricultural Land Commission – carried
• Referred Development Variance Permit No. D2025.019-DVP to Area D Advisory Planning Commission – carried

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will hear an update from Parks Canada regarding the proposed National Park Reserve project. The meeting agenda includes the approval of the agenda and an adjournment.

• Approval of the September 18, 2025 agenda
• Presentation by Parks Canada on National Park Reserve project
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Community Services Committee adopted the meeting agenda by motion and second. The meeting was adjourned at 12:28 pm by motion and second. No other items were decided.

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

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan‑Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board will adopt its meeting agenda and approve the minutes from the September 4, 2025 special meeting. It will then vote to reallocate funds within the previously approved 2025‑26 Interior Health Global Grant as outlined in the grant letter dated July 22, 2025. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Adopt agenda for the September 18, 2025 board meeting
• Approve minutes from the September 4, 2025 special meeting
• Approve reallocation of funds within the 2025‑26 Interior Health Global Grant per July 22, 2025 letter
• Adjourn the meeting

The board adopted the meeting agenda and the September 4, 2025 minutes. It approved the reallocation of funds within the previously approved 2025‑26 Global Grant as outlined in Interior Health’s July 22, 2025 letter. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted September 4, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Approved reallocation of 2025‑26 Global Grant funds (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:57 am (carried)

Schedule of Meetings

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

• Schedule of Meetings

Public Hearing

The RDOS Board will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to short‑term rental regulations. Amendment Bylaw No. 3099, 2025 would remove “vacation rental” references from Electoral Area Official Community Plans and introduce short‑term rental policies for principal residences in Areas D, E, F and I, and permit short‑term rental permits in Areas A, C and E. Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.50, 2025 would replace “bed and breakfast” and “vacation rental” uses with a new “short‑term rental accommodation” class in the Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw, allowing the use in single‑detached‑dwelling zones and requiring on‑site operators in Areas A, C and E. The board will also consider Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.55, 2025 to exempt off‑street parking requirements for parcels fronting Highway 97 in Okanagan Falls, revising parking calculations and allowing removal of existing spaces under certain conditions.

• STR Amendments – Amendment Bylaw No. 3099, 2025 to remove “vacation rental” references and add short‑term rental policies in Electoral Areas D, E, F, I and permit permits in A, C, E.
• STR Amendments – Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.50, 2025 to replace “bed and breakfast” and “vacation rental” uses with a “short‑term rental accommodation” class in the Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw, permitting the use in single‑detached‑dwelling zones and requiring on‑site operators in Areas A, C, E.
• Okanagan Falls Parking Exemptions – Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.55, 2025 to revise off‑street parking calculations and exempt parking requirements for parcels fronting Highway 97 where there is no increase in gross floor area.

OSRHD Board of Directors Special Meeting

The board will vote to adopt the meeting agenda. It will also adopt the July 17, 2025 board minutes. An update will be provided by Tracy St. Claire, Executive Director of the SOS Divisions of Family Practice. The meeting will be adjourned after these items.

• Adopt agenda for the September 4, 2025 meeting
• Adopt July 17, 2025 board minutes (OSRHD_Jul17_2025 - English.pdf)
• Executive Director Tracy St. Claire will give an update to the board
• Adjourn the meeting

The board adopted its agenda and the July 17, 2025 minutes. It approved a request to allocate $100,000 in the 2026 budget for the SOS Division of Family Practice recruitment. The meeting was adjourned at 12:04 pm. No other motions were taken.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted July 17, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Approved $100,000 allocation for SOS Division of Family Practice recruitment (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:04 pm (carried)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Board of Directors will consider several land-use matters, including short-term rental accommodation reviews and zoning amendments. The meeting also includes decisions on park funding and a provincial licence of occupation for Wharf Park.

• Third reading of Short-Term Rental Accommodation Review bylaws for multiple Electoral Areas
• Adoption of Business Licence Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 3100.01, 2025
• Expenditure of $24,000 from Area D Gas Tax Reserve for Garnett Family Park Development
• 10-year Licence of Occupation from the Province for Wharf Park in Electoral Area E
• Proposed subdivision application for 8856 Highway 97 to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission

The board adopted the agenda, supported the Radon Challenge for four electoral areas, and authorized several land‑use actions including a subdivision referral, two development variance permits and an Official Community Plan amendment to move to a public hearing. It approved a 10‑year licence for Wharf Park land and authorized $24,000 from the Area D Community Works reserve for the Garnett Family Park project, while postponing a short‑term rental review and a business licensing bylaw. The board also removed the U.S. grapes importation item from the agenda and approved changes to the Naramata Library strategic actions.

• Adopted agenda (item G.3 removed) – CARRIED
• Supported Radon Challenge for Electoral Areas A, C, F, H – CARRIED
• Authorized subdivision application for 8856 Highway 97 to proceed to Agricultural Land Commission – CARRIED
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. D2025.015-DVP – CARRIED
• Referred Development Variance Permit No. 2025.021-DVP to Area D Advisory Planning Commission – CARRIED
• Approved OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3010.04, 2025 to proceed to public hearing on Oct 2 2025 – CARRIED
• Approved 10‑year Licence of Occupation for Wharf Park land – CARRIED
• Authorized $24,000 expenditure from Area D Community Works Reserve for Garnett Family Park and amended Five‑Year Financial Plan – CARRIED

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee will first approve its meeting agenda. It will then consider adopting a Flood Defence System Deployment Policy to guide the deployment of flood defence systems for critical infrastructure, public safety, and environmental resources. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Adopt Flood Defence System Deployment Policy (protective services)
• Adjourn meeting

The agenda for the September 4, 2025 meeting was approved. The committee voted to support the Flood Defence System Deployment Policy to guide deployment of flood defence systems for critical infrastructure, public safety, and environmental resources. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Supported Flood Defence System Deployment Policy (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting (Carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to receive information regarding RDOS support for the new Municipality of Okanagan Falls following its incorporation. The agenda also includes the adoption of the meeting agenda and adjournment.

• Information item: RDOS Support to the New Municipality of Okanagan Falls Post-Incorporation

The Corporate Services Committee approved its agenda for the September 4, 2025 meeting. The committee then adjourned at 1:02 pm. No other actions or decisions were taken.

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan‑Similkameen will hold public hearings on two zoning amendment proposals. One proposal (D2025‑006) seeks to waive off‑street parking requirements for parcels fronting Highway 97 in Okanagan Falls, with conditions on floor‑area changes and preservation of existing spaces. The other proposal (X2024.017) aims to update the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to replace “vacation rental” references with a “short‑term rental accommodation” use class and set new policies for short‑term rentals across several electoral areas.

• D2025‑006 ZONE: Amend Bylaw No. 2800.55 to exempt off‑street parking for Highway 97 parcels in Okanagan Falls, provided no gross floor‑area increase and existing spaces as of 21 Apr 2022 are not removed.
• X2024.017 ZONE: Amend OCP Bylaw No. 3099 (2025) to replace “vacation rental” references with “short‑term rental accommodation” policies in Electoral Areas D, E, F, I, A, C.
• X2024.017 ZONE: Amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2800 (2024) to create a “short‑term rental accommodation” use class, allowed in zones permitting single‑detached dwellings, with on‑site operator required in Areas A, C, E and new density/location regulations.

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan‑Similkameen will review its meeting schedule. No specific items, contracts, or decisions are on the agenda.

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will consider initiating a bylaw to amend the South Okanagan Regional Growth Strategy and the Okanagan Valley Official Community Plan. The meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2025, at the Sonora Community Centre.

• Initiation of South Okanagan Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 2770.02
• Consideration of Okanagan Valley Official Community Plan bylaw amendments
• Review of OCP Schedules A through P
• Approval of the August 4, 2025, agenda
• Meeting at Sonora Community Centre, 8505 68th Ave, Osoyoos BC

The Planning and Development Committee adopted its meeting agenda. It directed staff to hold individual workshops on the South Okanagan Regional Growth Strategy and the Okanagan Valley Official Community Plan before the board initiates the process. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (adopted)
• Directed staff to hold individual workshops on South Okanagan Regional Growth Strategy and Okanagan Valley Official Community Plan (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board will vote to purchase the land and building at 3547 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton, directing staff to remove contract subjects 7, 9 and 10 and to complete the transaction with a closing date of October 15, 2025 and possession on October 16, 2025. The Board will also approve a $25,000 SPARC BC grant for accessible doors at the Similkameen Recreation Centre and consider several development permits and business licence bylaws. Additional agenda items include water and street‑lighting amendment bylaws and other routine updates.

• Approve purchase of 3547 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton (closing Oct 15 2025, possession Oct 16 2025)
• Approve $25,000 SPARC BC grant for accessible doors at Similkameen Recreation Centre
• Approve Development Variance Permit for livestock shelter at 601 Valiant Drive (Electoral Area F)
• Approve Temporary Use Permit for vacation rental at 6900 Indian Rock Road (Electoral Area E)
• Adopt Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No. 3100, 2025

The board approved the purchase of land and building assets at 3547 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton, with a closing date of October 15, 2025. It also approved a development variance for a livestock shelter at 601 Valiant Drive and a temporary use permit for a vacation rental at 6900 Indian Rock Road. Several bylaws were adopted, including the Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No. 3100, 2025, and the Naramata Water and Street Lighting bylaws. The board supported a $25,000 SPARC BC grant for accessible doors at the Similkameen Recreation Centre and issued a letter of support for Hudbay Minerals’ New Ingerbelle Expansion project.

• Approved purchase of 3547 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton (Weighted Corporate Vote – Majority)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. F2025.002-DVP for livestock shelter at 601 Valiant Drive (Opposed: Director Taylor)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit No. E2025.005-TUP for vacation rental at 6900 Indian Rock Road
• Adopted Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No. 3100, 2025 (Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)
• Adopted Naramata Water System and Street Lighting Local Service Establishment Amendments (Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)
• Supported $25,000 SPARC BC grant for Similkameen Recreation Centre accessibility upgrades (Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)
• Provided letter of support to Premier David Eby and Minister Jagrup Brar for Hudbay Minerals’ New Ingerbelle Expansion (Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)
• Defeated motion to act similarly for already owned sewer/water systems for Sage Mesa (Corporate Vote – Simple Majority, Opposed by multiple directors)

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board will meet on August 21, 2025, to review the Schedule of Meetings for the upcoming year. The meeting is scheduled to take place in the RDOS Boardroom at 101 Martin Street in Penticton.

• Review Schedule of Meetings 2025
• Meeting location: RDOS Boardroom, 101 Martin Street, Penticton
• Meeting date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
• Meeting time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will vote to adopt its meeting agenda. It will hear a presentation from Danielle Hubbard, CEO of Okanagan Regional Library, on the library’s new strategic plan and local activities. It will also hear Allen Neilson, Principal of Neilson Strategies, on his findings regarding the Electoral Area Committee proposal. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Presentation by Danielle Hubbard on the library’s new strategic plan
• Presentation by Allen Neilson on findings about the Electoral Area Committee proposal
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Corporate Services Committee adopted the meeting agenda and then adjourned. No other decisions, approvals, or rejections were recorded.

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

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to discuss the 2025 strategic priority to optimize the development approval process. The body is considering a review of residential zoning, development permits, and the subdivision approving officer.

• Proposed Residential Zone Review
• Proposed Development Permit Review
• Proposed Subdivision Approving Officer Review

The Planning and Development Committee approved its meeting agenda. It approved a strategic project for 2025 to review the development approval process, including a residential zone review, a development permit review, and a subdivision approving officer review. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Strategic project to review development approval process approved (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Board of Directors is reviewing several development variance permits and zoning amendments. The meeting includes a ratification of a state of local emergency for the August Lake Wildfire and a request for $50,000 for a building permit scanning project.

• Ratification of State of Local Emergency for Electoral Area H regarding August Lake Wildfire
• Expenditure of $50,000 from Building Inspection Stabilization Reserve Fund for permit scanning
• Proposed denial of development variance permits for 4287 & 4301 McLean Creek Road, 1883 Columbia Street, and 185 Range Road
• Approval of Temporary Use Permit for vacation rental use at 1160 Upper Debeck Road, Naramata
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.54 and bylaws regulating new private utilities

The board ratified the State of Local Emergency declared on July 12 for Electoral Area H and approved its submission to the provincial minister. It also approved several development permits, adopted multiple zoning and service bylaws, and authorized a $50,000 building‑inspection reserve expenditure. Additional motions supporting the Summerland tax collection and letters to the province were also carried.

• Ratified State of Local Emergency for Electoral Area H (August Lake Wildfire) – CARRIED
• Approved Development Variance Permit H2025.014-DVP for accessory building at 1883 Columbia Street – CARRIED
• Denied Development Variance Permit I2025.016-DVP for accessory building at 185 Range Road – CARRIED
• Approved Temporary Use Permit E2025.006-TUP for vacation rental at 1160 Upper Debeck Road, Naramata – CARRIED
• Adopted Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.54, 2025 for Electoral Area C – CARRIED
• Authorized $50,000 expenditure from Building Inspection Reserve for scanning project (Bylaw No. 3115, 2025) – CARRIED
• Adopted Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3106, 2025 – CARRIED
• Authorized Chair to write letters to BC government supporting Okanagan Falls incorporation and Sage Mesa Water System meeting – CARRIED

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee reviewed short‑term rental accommodation for Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F and I. It moved a motion to forward four bylaws—OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3099, Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 2800.50, Business Licence Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 3100.01, and Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3097.01—to the Regional District Board for first reading. The committee also recommended removing traditional B&B business licence requirements in Electoral Areas A and D and granting an exemption to Apex.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3099 (first reading)
• Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 2800.50 (first reading)
• Business Licence Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 3100.01 (first reading)
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3097.01 (first reading)
• Removal of B&B business licence requirements for Electoral Areas A and D; Apex exemption

The Planning and Development Committee adopted its agenda and carried a motion to forward several bylaws for first reading at a future Regional District Board meeting. The motion also removed business‑licence requirements for traditional B&Bs in Electoral Areas A and D and exempted Apex from those requirements.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved motion to bring OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3099 forward for first reading (carried)
• Approved motion to bring Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 2800.50 forward for first reading (carried)
• Approved motion to bring Business Licence Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 3100.01 forward for first reading (carried)
• Approved motion to bring Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3097.01 forward for first reading (carried)
• Removed business‑licence requirement for traditional B&Bs in Electoral Area A (carried)
• Removed business‑licence requirement for traditional B&Bs in Electoral Area D (carried)
• Exempted Apex from business‑licence requirements (carried)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will vote to adopt its meeting agenda. A delegation item includes a presentation by Bart Walman, Government Relations Manager for BC Transit, providing a BC Transit update. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approval of agenda for the August 7, 2025 meeting
• BC Transit update presentation by Bart Walman (Government Relations Manager)
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Community Services Committee adopted its agenda and then adjourned the meeting. No other decisions, approvals, or policy actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan‑Similkameen Board will consider the Schedule of Meetings for the upcoming period. No attachments or additional details are provided for this item. The agenda item is procedural and does not involve other decisions.

• Schedule of Meetings – no attachments

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board of Directors will consider adopting two capital bylaws for healthcare projects. The board will also review a grant letter regarding capital equipment expenditures.

• Capital Bylaw No. 173, 2025: PRH Oncology Department Relocation
• Capital Bylaw No. 174, 2025: Keremeos Primary Care Network
• 2024-25 Global Grant Letter from Interior Health for equipment costing less than $100,000
• Update from Kelly Hawes, Executive Director of SOS Healthcare Society

The board adopted the meeting agenda and the June 19, 2025 minutes. It approved Capital Bylaw No. 173, 2025 and Capital Bylaw No. 174, 2025. The 2024‑25 Global Grant Letter from Interior Health was accepted for information. The meeting was closed and later reopened before adjournment.

• Adopted meeting agenda (simple majority)
• Adopted June 19, 2025 minutes (simple majority)
• Adopted Capital Bylaw No. 173, 2025 (2/3 majority)
• Adopted Capital Bylaw No. 174, 2025 (2/3 majority)
• Accepted 2024‑25 Global Grant Letter from Interior Health (simple majority)
• Closed meeting to public (simple majority)
• Reopened meeting to public
• Adjourned meeting (simple majority)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will adopt its agenda, receive a presentation of the Penticton Sports & Recreation Needs Assessment by Kelsey Johnson, General Manager of Community Services for the City of Penticton, and then adjourn the meeting.

• Adopt agenda for the July 17, 2025 meeting
• Presentation of the Penticton Sports & Recreation Needs Assessment (PDF)
• Adjourn the meeting

The Community Services Committee approved its meeting agenda and then adjourned. No other decisions, approvals, or motions were recorded.

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

Corporate Services Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items listed for this meeting.

The Corporate Services Committee approved its agenda, received a pre‑budget workshop presentation from the Deputy CFO, and then adjourned the meeting. No other actions or approvals were recorded.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is holding public hearings to consider three zoning and Official Community Plan amendments. These include proposals for a fire rescue training facility, agri-tourism units, and a residential lot subdivision.

• Proposed rezoning of 650m2 for a fire rescue training facility (E2025.002-ZONE)
• Proposed amendment to allow 42.0 m2 maximum floor area for agri-tourism sleeping units (C2025.003-ZONE)
• Proposed rezoning from Small Holdings to Low Density Residential for a two-lot subdivision (H2025.004-ZONE)
• Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.54 to change land use from Agriculture One (AG1) to Agriculture One Site Specific (AG1s)
• Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.52 to change land use from Agriculture One (AG1) to Administrative and Institutional Site Specific (AIs)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee meeting on July 17, 2025 has no agenda items listed in the provided document. The agenda consists only of generic placeholders and no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are identified. Therefore, the meeting appears to be procedural with no concrete items to report.

The Planning and Development Committee approved its agenda for July 17, 2025. It then moved to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1)(i) of the Community Charter, and the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 12:08 pm. No other decisions were taken.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Closed session approved (carried)
• Adjournment approved (carried)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Board of Directors will consider several zoning and Official Community Plan amendments across Electoral Areas C, E, and H. The meeting includes decisions on funding for park upgrades and appointments to the Vermilion Forks Community Forest Corporation.

• Expenditure of $8,300 for infrastructure upgrades to Spirit Park in Electoral Area E
• Expenditure of $12,000 for Pioneer Park sports court improvements in Electoral Area I
• Third reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment for Electoral Area C (C2025.0003-ZONE)
• Adoption of OCP and Zoning amendments for Electoral Area E (Fire Training Facility) and Electoral Area H
• Appointments of Bob Coyne, Jim Zaffino, and Noelle Evans MacEwan to the Vermilion Forks Community Forest Corporation

The board approved the agenda and consent agenda. It adopted several zoning and official community plan amendment bylaws for Electoral Areas C, E, and H, and approved related local service establishment bylaws. The board also appointed members to the Vermilion Forks Community Forest Corporation and authorized $8,300 and $12,000 expenditures from gas‑tax reserve funds for park improvements. The meeting was adjourned at 9:59 am.

• Approved agenda (simple majority) – carried
• Adopted consent agenda corporate services (simple majority) – carried
• Appointed Bob Coyne, Jim Zaffino, and Noelle Evans MacEwan to Vermilion Forks Community Forest Corporation (term to Oct 2026) – carried
• Adopted Electoral Area C Zoning Bylaw Amendment (C2025.0003‑ZONE) – carried
• Adopted Electoral Area E OCP & Zoning Bylaw Amendments (bylaws No. 3010.03 and 2800.52) – carried
• Adopted Electoral Area H OCP & Zoning Bylaw Amendments (bylaws No. 2497.17 and 3065.01) – carried
• Authorized $8,300 expenditure from EA E Community Works Gas Tax Reserve for Spirit Park (Bylaw No. 3114) – carried
• Authorized $12,000 expenditure from EA I Community Works Gas Tax Reserve for Pioneer Park sports court (Bylaw No. 3112) – carried

Schedule of Meetings

The agenda consists of a single item regarding the Schedule of Meetings. This is a procedural meeting.

• Schedule of Meetings

Schedule of Meetings

The meeting is focused on the Schedule of Meetings. The agenda contains only this single procedural item.

• Schedule of Meetings

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The RDOS board will first approve the meeting agenda. It will then move the meeting to a closed session to discuss preliminary negotiations on a proposed municipal service that could affect municipal interests if disclosed publicly. Finally, the board will adjourn the meeting.

• Approval of agenda (simple majority vote)
• Closed session to discuss confidential municipal service negotiations under Section 90(1)(k) and (2)(b) of the Community Charter
• Adjournment (simple majority vote)

The board adopted the meeting agenda. It voted to close the meeting to the public for a closed‑session discussion. The meeting was then adjourned. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopt agenda (carried)
• Close meeting to public (carried)
• Adjourn meeting (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will adopt its agenda and then consider four bylaws related to short‑term rental accommodation for first reading at a future Regional District Board meeting. The recommended bylaws are Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3099, Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 2800.50, Business Licence Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 3100.01, and Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3097.01. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3099 (short‑term rental)
• Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 2800.50 (short‑term rental)
• Business Licence Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 3100.01 (short‑term rental)
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3097.01 (short‑term rental)

The committee approved bringing four bylaws forward for first‑reading at the next board meeting. It carried amendments removing the business licence requirement for traditional B&Bs in Electoral Areas A and D and exempting Apex from that requirement. The short‑term rental accommodation review was referred to staff. All motions were carried despite opposition from several directors.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved forwarding OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3099, Zoning Bylaw No. 2800.50, Business Licence Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 3100.01, and Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3097.01 for first reading (carried)
• Amended amendment to remove business licence requirement for Electoral Area D (carried; opposed: Bush, Gilbert, McKortoff, Roberts, Watt, Wiebe)
• Amended amendment to remove business licence requirement for Electoral Area A (carried; opposed: Bush, Gilbert, McKortoff, Roberts, Watt, Wiebe)
• Amended amendment to exempt Apex from business licence requirements (carried; opposed: Bush, Gilbert, McKortoff, Roberts, Watt, Wiebe)
• Referred Short‑Term Rental Accommodation Review (Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, I) to staff (carried; opposed: Bush, Gilbert, Monteith, Watt, Wiebe)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:01 pm (carried)

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee will adopt its agenda, receive an emergency management overview from the Senior Manager of Protective Services, and then adjourn the meeting.

• Adopt agenda for the July 3, 2025 meeting
• Emergency Management Overview presented by Senior Manager of Protective Services
• Recommendation to adjourn the meeting

The Protective Services Committee adopted the agenda for the July 3, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned at 1:00 pm. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:00 pm (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will adopt its agenda, review the Good Neighbour Guide materials, and consider the Pop-up Office initiative aimed at enhancing community engagement and access to regional services. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approve agenda for the July 3, 2025 meeting
• Review Good Neighbour Guide PDFs and contacts
• Discuss Pop-up Office initiative and related staff memo
• Adjourn the meeting

The Corporate Services Committee adopted the July 3, 2025 agenda after a motion was moved and seconded. The meeting was then adjourned at 1:21 pm following a motion that was also moved, seconded, and carried. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 1:21 pm (carried)

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan‑Similkameen Board meeting on July 3, 2025 will consider the schedule of meetings. No other agenda items or attachments are listed. No decisions are slated for this session.

• Schedule of Meetings (SOM.pdf) – no attachments

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board of Directors will adopt the meeting agenda and consent items, including minutes from several committees and the resignation of an Advisory Planning Commission member. The board will consider a range of development and infrastructure matters, such as a building bylaw notice for 213 Prospect Drive, a subdivision referral for 8856 Highway 97, waiving development charges for an affordable‑housing project at 5080 9th Avenue, and scheduling public hearings on several Official Community Plan and zoning amendments. Major decisions include authorizing up to $11 million in borrowing for Ellis 4 Dam upgrades, approving the acquisition of Lakeshore Waterworks and Vintage Views wastewater systems, and moving forward with the conversion of the Skaha Estates Improvement District into regional‑district services.

• Authorize borrowing up to $11,000,000 for Ellis 4 Dam design, expansion and construction upgrades (Security Issuing Bylaw No. 3111, 2025)
• Waive Development Cost Charge $151,200 and Comprehensive Capital Expenditure Charge $156,168 for the 36‑unit affordable housing project at 5080 9th Avenue, Okanagan Falls
• Approve acquisition of Lakeshore Waterworks and Vintage Views Sewer Systems with ownership transfer set for September 29, 2025
• Approve conversion of Skaha Estates Improvement District to regional‑district services, effective January 1, 2026, with operational services beginning September 2025
• Reschedule public hearing for OCP and zoning amendment bylaws (C2024.015‑ZONE, E2025.002‑ZONE, H2025.004‑ZONE, etc.) to the July 17, 2025 board meeting

The RDOS Board approved a $11 million borrowing for Ellis 4 Dam upgrades by a two‑thirds majority. It also approved the acquisition of Lakeshore Waterworks and Vintage Views Sewer Systems with ownership transfer set for September 29, 2025. Additional actions included waiving development charges for an affordable‑housing project, authorizing a subdivision referral to the Agricultural Land Commission, and scheduling a public hearing on several OCP and zoning amendments.

• Approved borrowing up to $11,000,000 for Ellis 4 Dam upgrades (2/3 majority)
• Approved acquisition of Lakeshore Waterworks and Vintage Views Sewer Systems, transfer Sep 29, 2025 (majority)
• Waived $151,200 DCC and $156,168 CEC for 36‑unit affordable housing at 5080 9th Ave, Okanagan Falls (simple majority)
• Authorized referral of 8856 Highway 97 subdivision to Agricultural Land Commission (simple majority)
• Scheduled public hearing for OCP and zoning amendments on July 17, 2025 (simple majority)
• Rescinded and abandoned Electoral Area D OCP amendment and related zoning bylaws (simple majority)
• Approved conversion of Skaha Estates Improvement District services starting Sep 2025 (majority)
• Approved 12‑year licence of occupation for Secrest Hill Campground on Crown land (majority)

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan‑Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board will adopt the agenda and the May 8, 2025 board minutes. Directors will hear an update from the South Okanagan Similkameen Hospital Foundation and a projects update from Interior Health. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda (simple majority vote)
• Adoption of the May 8, 2025 board minutes (simple majority vote)
• Presentation by Ian Lindsay, CEO of South Okanagan Similkameen Hospital Foundation – foundation update
• Presentation by Dan Goughnour, Corporate Director, Business Operations South, Interior Health – projects update
• Adjournment of the meeting

The board approved the meeting agenda and the May 8, 2025 board minutes. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned at 1:54 pm.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted May 8, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:54 pm (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is reviewing zoning amendments for vehicle parking in Okanagan Falls and the regulation of private utilities. The body is also recommending the abandonment of specific OCP and zoning amendments for Electoral Area D.

• Recommendation to abandon OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2603.27 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.43 for Heritage Hills, Lakeshore Highlands, and Vintage Views
• Initiation of Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.55 for Okanagan Falls vehicle parking exemptions
• Proposed land use bylaw amendments to exempt community water or sewer systems in Electoral Areas C, E, and H from private utility regulations

The agenda was approved at the start of the meeting. The committee carried four motions: to forward heritage and zoning bylaw amendments for future consideration, to initiate a vehicle parking exemption bylaw, and to amend land‑use bylaws to permit community water or sewer system exemptions in Electoral Areas C, E, G and H. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Forwarded OCP and zoning amendment bylaws for July 3 consideration (carried)
• Initiated Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.55 for vehicle parking exemptions (carried)
• Amended land‑use bylaws to allow community water/sewer exemptions in Electoral Areas C, E, G, H (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:29 pm (carried)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board will adopt the agenda and consent items, approve a development variance for an addition at 119 3rd Street in Kaleden, and deny a variance for an accessory building at 247 Missezula Lake Road. It will also issue Section 302 notices on title for 449 Chapman Road and 588 Highway 5A, approve a $921,324.24 loan for curbside carts, and adopt the 2024 financial statement and an electoral area boundary review.

• Approve Development Variance Permit No. I2025.011-DVP for an addition at 119 3rd Street, Kaleden
• Deny Development Variance Permit No. H2025.010-DVP for an accessory building at 247 Missezula Lake Road
• File Section 302 Notice on Title for 449 Chapman Road (Lot A, DL 2709, Plan KAP78620)
• File Section 302 Notice on Title for 588 Highway 5A (District Lot 2420)
• Authorize up to $921,324.24 loan from the Municipal Finance Authority for curbside collection carts

The RDOS Board approved borrowing up to $921,324.24 from the Municipal Finance Authority to purchase curbside collection carts. It denied Development Variance Permit No. H2025.010-DVP for an accessory building at 247 Missezula Lake Road. The Board filed Section 302 Notices on Title for two properties that violated the regional building bylaw. It also voted not to proceed with an Electoral Area Boundary Review and approved the 2024 Statement of Financial Information.

• Authorized loan up to $921,324.24 for curbside bins (carried)
• Denied Development Variance Permit No. H2025.010-DVP (247 Missezula Lake Rd) (carried)
• Filed Section 302 Notice on Title for 449 Chapman Rd, Electoral Area A (carried)
• Filed Section 302 Notice on Title for 588 Highway 5A, Electoral Area H (carried)
• Voted not to proceed with an Electoral Area Boundary Review (carried)
• Approved 2024 Statement of Financial Information (carried)
• Adopted Consent Agenda for Corporate Services (carried)
• Adopted Consent Agenda for Development Services (carried)

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee meeting agenda contains no listed items. The agenda appears to be procedural with no decisions or discussions recorded. No items such as rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are present.

The Protective Services Committee adopted the meeting agenda and later adjourned the session at 2:20 pm. A delegate from TRUE Consulting gave an update on flood mapping. No other actions or decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:20 pm (carried)

Schedule of Meetings

The RDOS Board will consider the schedule of meetings for the upcoming period. No other agenda items, attachments, or decisions are listed. This is a procedural item only.

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee agenda for June 19, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The agenda appears to be a placeholder or procedural notice.

The Corporate Services Committee approved its meeting agenda and then moved to adjourn, both motions carried. No other substantive items were decided.

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

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Board of Directors will consider several Agricultural Land Commission referrals and zoning amendments. Key items include the adoption of a Fire Department Response Cost Recovery Bylaw and a grant application for evacuation route planning.

• Adoption of Fire Department Response Cost Recovery Bylaw No. 3110 and related fee changes
• Joint application for a $160,000 Public Notification and Evacuation Route Planning Grant
• Expenditure of $155,006.71 from Gas Tax Reserves to purchase curbside carts
• ALC subdivision referral for 860 and 810 Meadow Valley Road (Electoral Area F)
• Proposed zoning amendments for a fire training facility in Electoral Area E

The board approved the Fire Department Response Cost Recovery Bylaw No. 3110, 2025 and amended the Fees and Charges Bylaw (No. 3097.01, 2025) to include related fees, authorizing a contract with Fire Marque. It also approved a $10,000 grant application for the Naramata Fire Department and appointed three members to the Board of Variance. Several zoning and land‑use items were either adopted, referred for hearing, or defeated.

• Adopted Fire Department Response Cost Recovery Bylaw No. 3110, 2025 (2/3 Majority) – CARRIED
• Adopted amendment to Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3097.01, 2025 (Weighted Corporate Vote – 2/3 Majority) – CARRIED
• Authorized agreement with Fire Marque for insurance claim handling (Weighted Corporate Vote – Majority) – CARRIED (Opposed: Directors Barkwill, Taylor)
• Approved Naramata Fire Department grant application for $10,000 from Farm Credit Canada (Simple Majority) – CARRIED
• Appointed Margaret Chadsey, Dave Corbeil, and Jim Dinwoodie to the Board of Variance (Simple Majority) – CARRIED
• Defeated Official Community Plan & Zoning Bylaw Amendment for Electoral Area “D” (2/3 Rural Majority) – DEFEATED
• Approved extension of Temporary Use Permit at 380 Wilson Mountain Road until Dec 5 2025 (Simple Majority) – CARRIED
• Authorized Agricultural Land Commission referral for subdivision at 3841 Allendale Lake Road (Simple Majority) – CARRIED

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee is meeting to review a Q1 2025 update and statistics report provided by the RCMP.

• RCMP Q1 2025 APP Update and STATS report

The Protective Services Committee adopted its agenda for June 5, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:22 a.m. No other actions or decisions were taken.

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan‑Similkameen Board will hold a public hearing on D2024.011‑ZONE (Heritage Hills). The hearing will consider Amendment Bylaw No. 2603.27, which adds policies to restrict residential densities on lands within the Lakeshore Waterworks System and Vintage Views Wastewater System. It will also consider Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.43, which proposes rezoning about 12.45 ha from RS2 to a new RS6 zone and about 104.72 ha from SH1/SH1s/SH3 to a new SH7 zone.

• Amendment Bylaw No. 2603.27 – add policies restricting residential densities within Lakeshore Waterworks and Vintage Views wastewater systems
• Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.43 – rezone ~12.45 ha from Low Density Residential Two (RS2) to Low Density Residential Vintage Views (RS6)
• Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.43 – rezone ~104.72 ha from Small Holdings (SH1, SH1s, SH3) to Small Holdings Heritage Hills & Lakeshore Highlands (SH7)
• Public hearing D2024.011‑ZONE (Heritage Hills) to discuss the above zoning changes
• Item follows provincial extension for Small‑Scale Multi‑Unit Housing compliance

Schedule of Meetings

The board will consider the schedule of meetings for the district. No specific decisions, contracts, or policy items are listed. The agenda item has no attachments or detailed description.

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will meet to receive an update from the Okanagan Basin Water Board. The meeting consists of a delegate presentation and standard procedural items.

• Update from Melissa Tesche, Executive Director of the Okanagan Basin Water Board

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will adopt its agenda. It will consider a bylaw amendment to the Official Community Plan for Electoral Areas D and E that would permit the temporary placement of metal storage containers in the Okanagan Falls Town Centre and Naramata Village Centre development‑permit areas. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Approve agenda
• Amend OCP bylaws for Electoral Areas D and E to allow temporary metal storage containers in Okanagan Falls Town Centre
• Amend OCP bylaws for Electoral Areas D and E to allow temporary metal storage containers in Naramata Village Centre
• Adjourn meeting

The committee approved the meeting agenda. It passed motions to amend the Official Community Plan bylaws for Electoral Areas D and E, and for Electoral Area E, to permit the temporary placement of metal storage containers. The meeting was adjourned at 1:04 pm.

• Approved agenda adoption (carried)
• Amended EA D and E OCP bylaws to permit temporary metal storage containers (carried)
• Amended EA E OCP bylaws to permit temporary metal storage containers (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:04 pm (carried)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board will consider adopting a bylaw to establish a Similkameen Transit System and a fire service guideline for third-party wildfire resources. The meeting also includes the approval of committee minutes and a financial plan amendment for a building inspection vehicle.

• Adoption of Similkameen Transit System Service Establishment Bylaw No. 3082, 2024
• Approval of Fire Services Standard Operating Guideline for third-party wildfire resources
• Amendment to 2025-2029 Five Year Financial Plan for a building inspection vehicle
• Approval of post-meeting minutes from various committees
• Discussion on Community Works Fund program information and small water systems funding

The RDOS Board adopted a bylaw amendment to the 2025‑2029 Five Year Financial Plan, authorizing the purchase of a Building Inspection vehicle using the Vehicle Replacement Reserve. It also approved a fire‑services standard operating guideline, adopted the Similkameen Transit System Service Establishment Bylaw, and authorized a joint letter advocating for small‑water‑system funding. A motion was passed to request the Agricultural Land Commission to permit non‑farm use of a baseball diamond at Keogan Park.

• Approved Fire Services Standard Operating Guideline for third‑party wildfire resources (adopted)
• Amended Five Year Financial Plan to purchase a Building Inspection vehicle (adopted)
• Adopted Similkameen Transit System Service Establishment Bylaw No. 3082, 2024 (adopted)
• Authorized Chair to co‑sign joint letter for increased funding for small water systems (adopted)
• Approved motion to write letter to Agricultural Land Commission about Keogan Park baseball diamond (adopted)

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is meeting to adopt the official schedule of meetings for 2025. The session is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Princeton & District Community Skills Centre.

• Adoption of Schedule of Meetings 2025
• Meeting held at Princeton & District Community Skills Centre
• Scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will receive updates on the automated curbside cart program rollout. The body will also review 2024 activity summaries for the Mosquito Control and WildsafeBC programs.

• May 2025 update on automated curbside cart program rollout
• 2024 Mosquito Control Program season summary
• 2024 WildsafeBC RDOS program summary

The committee approved the agenda for the May 8, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:13 p.m. was moved, seconded and carried. No other motions were taken; the remaining items were informational updates.

• Adopted meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:13 p.m. (motion carried)

Schedule of Meetings

The RDOS Board will consider the Schedule of Meetings item listed on the agenda. No other items, attachments, or decisions are noted. The agenda provides only the time (9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.) and location (RDOS Boardroom, 101 Martin Street, Penticton). This appears to be a routine procedural matter.

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025, does not list any specific agenda items. The agenda appears to contain only procedural placeholders and no substantive decisions or discussions.

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will first approve its agenda. It will review short‑term rental accommodation for Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F and I, and recommend that four amendment bylaws be notified for public feedback and moved to first reading at a future Board meeting. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3099
• Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 2800.50
• Business Licence Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 3100.01
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3097.01
• Approval of agenda

The Planning and Development Committee approved its meeting agenda. It voted to notify the public and forward several short‑term rental related bylaws and amendments for first‑reading at a future Board meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Public feedback notice and first‑reading referral for OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3099, Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 2800.50, Business Licence Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 3100.01, and Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3097.01 (carried)
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee will first approve its agenda. It will then hear a presentation by Hayley Newmarch and Rob Maschek of FortisBC on wildfire safety practices, followed by a staff report on FortisBC’s Public Safety Powerline Shutoff (PSPS) program. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• FortisBC wildfire safety practices presentation
• Staff report on FortisBC Public Safety Powerline Shutoff (PSPS) program

The Protective Services Committee approved two motions concerning FortisBC’s Public Safety Power Shutoff program. It will write a letter to FortisBC and the Province asking for reconsideration of the program. It will also submit a complaint to the BC Utilities Commission citing sections 25, 28, and 38 of the Utilities Commission Act. The agenda was approved as well.

• Approve agenda (carried)
• Write letter to FortisBC and Province requesting PSPS reconsideration (carried)
• Submit complaint to BC Utilities Commission regarding PSPS (carried)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Board of Directors will review loan authorizations for the Vintage Views Wastewater and Lakeshore Waterworks systems. The meeting includes decisions on land use permits, zoning amendments, and the adoption of 2024 audited financial statements.

• Loan authorization of $6,962,000 for Vintage Views Wastewater System capital upgrades
• Loan authorization of $13,530,000 for Lakeshore Waterworks System capital upgrades
• Expenditure of $20,000 from Area A Gas Tax Reserve for Jamie Soule Memorial Park improvements
• Proposed OCP and Zoning amendments for Heritage Hills, Lakeshore Highlands, and Vintage Views (Area D)
• Temporary Use Permit for vacation rental at 3285 Lyons Road, Naramata

The board adopted loan authorizations of $6,962,000 for the Vintage Views Wastewater System and $13,530,000 for the Lakeshore Waterworks System. It also approved a $20,000 expenditure from the Area A Community Works Gas Tax Reserve for park improvements. Development variance permits were denied for a carport at 2401 Workman Place and approved for a duplex at 177 Clearview Crescent. Several agricultural land commission referrals and a zoning amendment were authorized.

• Approved loan authorization $6,962,000 for Vintage Views Wastewater System (bylaw 3069, 2024) – CARRIED
• Approved loan authorization $13,530,000 for Lakeshore Waterworks System (bylaw 3072, 2024) – CARRIED
• Approved $20,000 expenditure from Area “A” Community Works Gas Tax Reserve for Jamie Soule Memorial Park improvements – CARRIED
• Denied Development Variance Permit No. E2025.004-DVP for carport at 2401 Workman Place – CARRIED
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. I2025.005-DVP for duplex at 177 Clearview Crescent – CARRIED
• Authorized Agricultural Land Commission referral for solar energy system at 4353 Ryegrass Road – CARRIED
• Authorized Agricultural Land Commission referral for non‑adhering residential use at 5526 Primrose Lane – CARRIED
• Adopted Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.49, 2025 – CARRIED

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The board will adopt the meeting agenda and the April 17, 2025 minutes. It will vote to close a portion of the meeting to the public to consider confidential negotiations involving the municipality and provincial or federal governments. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Adoption of agenda (simple majority vote)
• Adoption of April 17, 2025 board minutes (simple majority vote)
• Closed session to discuss confidential negotiations under Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter
• Adjournment of the meeting

The board approved the meeting agenda and the April 17, 2025 minutes. It voted to close the meeting to the public for a confidential discussion, then reopened and adjourned the session.

• Adopt agenda – carried
• Adopt April 17, 2025 minutes – carried
• Close meeting to public – carried
• Adjourn meeting – carried

Community Services Committee

The committee will adopt the meeting agenda, review an administrative report on RDOS climate action and sustainability projects across the South Okanagan and Similkameen region, and then adjourn.

• Approval of agenda
• RDOS Climate Action and Sustainability Update (administrative report)
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Community Services Committee adopted the meeting agenda by motion and second. The meeting was then adjourned by motion and second. No other items were decided, approved, denied, or tabled.

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board of Directors will discuss a loan authorization bylaw for a corporate building and review the official election results for the incorporation of Okanagan Falls. The board is also deciding on lease renewals for the Frank Venables Theatre and various land use permits.

• Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3106 to borrow up to $10,000,000 for a corporate building in Penticton
• Official assent voting results for the incorporation of Okanagan Falls
• Lease and operating agreement renewals for Frank Venables Theatre
• Grant application for up to $5,000 from the BC Rehab Foundation for Similkameen Recreation
• Development variance permits for 162 Saliken Drive and 365 Callan Road

The board approved two development variance permits, authorized a fill placement in the Agricultural Land Reserve, and renewed the Frank Venables Theatre lease agreements. It approved a $5,000 BC Rehab Foundation grant and authorized a loan up to $10 million to purchase a corporate building, subject to an alternative approval process. The board postponed a new strategic project and directed staff to adjust the Electoral Area Boundary Review schedule. A motion to require water meters on new construction and certain properties was presented.

• Approved Development Variance Permit No. F2025.003-DVP for accessory building at 365 Callan Road (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. D2025.006-DVP for two retaining walls at 162 Saliken Drive (carried)
• Authorized placement of fill within the Agricultural Land Reserve at 7910 Highway 97 to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission (carried)
• Authorized lease, sub‑lease, and operating agreement renewals for Frank Venables Theatre with School District 53 and Oliver Community Theatre Society (carried)
• Approved up to $5,000 grant from the BC Rehab Foundation for Similkameen Recreation (carried)
• Authorized borrowing up to $10,000,000 to purchase a corporate building at 3547 Skaha Lake Road, pending elector approval (carried)
• Postponed addition of a new unplanned project and directed staff to adjust the Electoral Area Boundary Review schedule (carried)
• Presented motion to require water meters on new construction and on commercial/accommodation properties (outcome not recorded)

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board of Directors is meeting to discuss budget amendments. The board will consider increasing the 2025 budget by $143,412 using reserve funds and allocating $492,230 in received funds to capital reserves.

• Proposed 2025 budget increase of $143,412 for the Interior Health Authority
• Proposed allocation of $492,230 to capital reserves
• Adoption of Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 172.01, 2025

The board adopted the meeting agenda and the March 20, 2025 minutes. It approved amendments to the 2025‑2029 hospital budget, increasing the 2025 budget by $143,412, funding additional Interior Health Authority funds from reserves, and allocating $492,230 to capital reserves. The amendment bylaw No. 172.01, 2025 was read three times and adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 am.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted March 20, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Increased 2025 budget by $143,412 (carried)
• Funded additional Interior Health Authority funds from reserves (carried)
• Allocated $492,230 to capital reserves (carried)
• Adopted Amendment Bylaw No. 172.01, 2025 after three readings (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:09 am (carried)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will first adopt its agenda. It will then hear a presentation on the Valley Rail Initiative from Gordon Lovegrove, P. Eng. MBA, PhD. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approval of agenda – recommendation to adopt the agenda
• Valley Rail Initiative presentation by Gordon Lovegrove, P. Eng. MBA, PhD
• Adjournment – recommendation to adjourn the meeting

The Community Services Committee adopted its agenda after a motion was moved and seconded. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that was also carried.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 9:50 am (motion carried)

Schedule of Meetings

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

• Schedule of Meetings

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is holding a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment bylaw. The discussion concerns a property located at 325 Road 20 in Electoral Area C.

• Public Hearing - C2024.016-ZONE (SB Dhaliwal Enterprises Inc.) regarding 325 Road 20, Electoral Area C

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee approved the agenda for the March 20, 2025 meeting. The committee then adjourned at 12:09 pm. Both motions were moved, seconded and carried.

• Agenda for March 20, 2025 meeting approved (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 12:09 pm (motion carried)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board of Directors will discuss funding for a fire hall and address several building bylaw infractions. The meeting includes decisions on temporary use permits, zoning amendments, and the appointment of election officers for local utilities.

• Proposed $500,000 expenditure from Area H Community Facilities Capital Reserve for Princeton fire hall construction
• Building bylaw infraction notices for 117 Farleigh Lake Road, 1906 Estates Place, and 2521 Green Mountain Road
• Temporary Use Permit for vacation rental use at 2505 Kettle Ridge Way
• Agricultural Land Commission referral for a washroom facility at 317 Linden Avenue
• Third reading of Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.49

The board adopted a bylaw to spend $500,000 from Area H’s capital reserve on the new Princeton fire hall. It also approved several land‑use and building‑bylaw actions, including notices of violation for three properties, a temporary use permit for a vacation rental, and a referral to the Agricultural Land Commission. Election officer appointments and a $487,118.52 conservation‑fund allocation were also approved.

• Filed Section 302 notice on title for 117 Farleigh Lake Road (opposed by Directors Gilbert, Holmes, McKortoff, Pendergraft, Roberts, Taylor, Watt) – carried
• Filed Section 302 notice on title for 1906 Estates Place – carried
• Postponed consideration of 2521 Green Mountain Road infraction until September 2025 – carried
• Authorized Agricultural Land Commission referral for washroom facility at 317 Linden Avenue – carried
• Approved Temporary Use Permit E2025.003‑TUP for vacation rental at 2505 Kettle Ridge Way – carried
• Approved $500,000 expenditure from Area H Capital Reserve for Princeton fire hall construction (2/3 majority) – carried
• Appointed Gillian Cramm as Chief Election Officer and Diane Vaykovich & Marc Aucoin as Deputy Chiefs for wastewater system voting – carried
• Approved Technical Advisory Committee recommendations for South Okanagan Conservation fund up to $487,118.52 – carried

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan‑Similkameen Board will review the Schedule of Meetings. No attachments or supporting documents are provided for this agenda item. The board may adopt the schedule as presented.

• Schedule of Meetings – no attachments

Corporate Services Committee

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Corporate Services Committee is scheduled to meet on March 20, 2025. The agenda is currently listed as procedural boilerplate with no specific items or decisions attached.

The agenda was adopted by consensus. A motion to close the meeting to the public under sections 90(1)(c) and (j) of the Community Charter was carried. The meeting was then adjourned by a carried motion. The minutes were approved as “Certified Correct.”

• Adopt agenda (consensus)
• Close meeting to public under Community Charter (motion carried)
• Adjourn meeting (motion carried)
• Approve minutes as “Certified Correct”

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board will discuss and vote on several zoning and short-term rental bylaws for different electoral areas, including a proposed ban on new private utilities. The meeting also includes the adoption of new business licence regulations and fee changes.

• Short-term rental bylaws proposed for Electoral Areas D, F, I and A, C, E
• Zoning bylaw amendment for Okanagan Valley (Dhaliwal Enterprises)
• Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No. 3100 proposed
• Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3097 proposed
• Development Variance Permit for carport at 2401 Workman Place denied

The board approved the meeting agenda and adopted several consent‑agenda items, including minutes from prior committees. It authorized referrals of two Agricultural Land Commission applications, denied a carport variance, and moved several zoning and short‑term‑rental amendments to public hearings or postponed them for staff review. The board also adopted the Fire Safety Act inspection responsibilities, the Voyent Alert! Usage Policy amendment, and the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3097, 2025. The meeting was closed to the public for confidential matters.

• Approved the meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted consent‑agenda items, including minutes from the March 6, 2025 Board meeting (CARRIED)
• Authorized referral of a solar‑energy non‑farm use application at 4353 Ryegrass Road to the Advisory Planning Commission (CARRIED)
• Denied Development Variance Permit No. E2025.004‑DVP for a carport at 2401 Workman Place (CARRIED)
• Moved Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.49 to a public hearing scheduled for April 3, 2025 (CARRIED)
• Postponed several short‑term‑rental and utility‑creation bylaws to the April 17, 2025 meeting for further staff review (CARRIED)
• Adopted the Fire Safety Act inspection and investigation responsibilities assignment (CARRIED)
• Adopted the RDOS Voyent Alert! Usage Policy amendment (CARRIED)

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan‑Similkameen board will consider the schedule of meetings for upcoming periods. No attachments or decisions are listed for this item. It is a procedural agenda item.

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will receive information regarding water system meter locations. Additionally, the Executive Director of OASIS will present a summary of 2024 activities and results.

• Information on Water System Meter Locations
• 2024 Summary of Activities and Results presentation from OASIS Executive Director Lisa Scott

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee approved its agenda for the March 20, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also moved, seconded, and carried. No other decisions were recorded.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is holding a public hearing to discuss OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws. The meeting focuses on the regulation of private utilities.

• Public Hearing - X2024.011-ZONE (Regulating Private Utilities)

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan‑Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board will vote to adopt the meeting agenda and the February 20, 2025 board minutes. It will then enter a closed session to discuss confidential negotiations involving municipal, provincial and/or federal parties, as allowed under Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Adopt agenda for the March 20, 2025 board meeting
• Adopt February 20, 2025 board minutes (OSRHD_Feb20_2025)
• Closed session to consider confidential negotiations per Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter

The Board adopted its agenda and the February 20, 2025 minutes. It approved closing the meeting to the public to discuss confidential negotiations with government entities. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted February 20, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for confidential negotiations (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Protective Services Committee

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Protective Services Committee is scheduled to meet on March 20, 2025. The agenda includes a video link for viewing the proceedings. The document lists meeting details, history, and vote results but does not provide specific topics or decisions.

• Meeting scheduled for March 20, 2025
• Video link provided for viewing
• Meeting details and history listed
• Vote results section included

The Protective Services Committee approved its agenda for the March 20, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 1:30 pm was also carried. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 1:30 pm (motion carried)

Public Hearing

The agenda for the Regional District of Okanagan‑Similkameen public hearing on 2025‑03‑06 contains no listed items. No descriptions, categories, numbers, or attachments are provided. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive agenda content.

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will adopt its agenda for the March 6, 2025 meeting. It will consider and adopt the Voyent Alert! Usage Policy amendment as presented in the administrative report. The committee will hold a Strategic Actions Workshop led by M. Hatch, Executive Assistant. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Adopt agenda for the meeting
• Adopt Voyent Alert! Usage Policy amendment
• Strategic Actions Workshop led by M. Hatch
• Adjourn the meeting

Schedule of Meetings

The RDOS Board will consider the Schedule of Meetings for the upcoming period. No specific proposals, contracts, or ordinances are attached. This item is procedural and does not involve a vote.

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board will adopt the agenda, appoint a new Kaleden Parks and Recreation commissioner, and approve several development and zoning bylaw readings. It will reallocate $59,000 from a contract to salaries for Naramata park maintenance and create a seasonal park attendant position. The Board will also accept a $271,893.83 grant from the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association for trail improvements at Adra Tunnel and adopt the 2025‑2029 Five‑Year Financial Plan.

• Accept $271,893.83 grant from Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association for Adra Tunnel trail improvements (MOU approved)
• Reallocate $59,000 from Contract Services to Salaries & Wages for Naramata parks and create a seasonal park attendant position
• Read and move forward amendment bylaws for private utilities (Bylaw Nos. 3045, 3046, 2900.01, 2500.34) and schedule a public hearing on March 20, 2025
• Adopt Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3089 and Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.45 (read a third time)
• Adopt the 2025‑2029 Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3102, including Appendix A amendments

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan‑Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board will adopt the agenda and the January 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It will read a third time and adopt Bylaw No. 172, 2025, which implements the 2025‑2029 Five Year Financial Plan and authorizes payment of 30% of requested capital project costs to the Interior Health Authority. The Board will also approve the Hospital Services Agreement with the Penticton Indian Band and direct the Chair and CAO to sign it. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Adopt agenda (simple majority)
• Adopt January 23, 2025 minutes (simple majority)
• Adopt Bylaw No. 172, 2025 – 2025‑2029 Five Year Financial Plan and authorize 30% capital project funding
• Approve Hospital Services Agreement with Penticton Indian Band
• Adjourn meeting

Schedule of Meetings

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

• Schedule of Meetings

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee is meeting to review a fourth-quarter report provided by the RCMP. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items.

• RCMP Q4 Report presentation

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board will adopt the meeting agenda and consent items, consider building‑bylaw infractions at 1050 Aikens Loop and 799 Highway 3 E, and approve a $59,000 reallocation for Naramata parks maintenance. It will also authorize a joint $200,000 application for the 2025 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund to equip and train the Emergency Operations Centre. Additional items include a development variance for an equestrian centre at 788 Sheep Creek Road and a zoning amendment for small‑scale multi‑unit housing.

• File Section 302 Notices on Title and seek injunctive action for 1050 Aikens Loop (Electoral Area E) and 799 Highway 3 E (Electoral Area H) under Building Bylaw No. 2805, 2018
• Approve Development Variance Permit No. I2025.001‑DVP for an equestrian centre at 788 Sheep Creek Road
• Reallocate $59,000 from Contract Services to Salaries & Wages for Naramata parks and create a new seasonal park attendant position
• Submit a joint $200,000 application to the UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for equipment and training, to be managed for Summerland, Osoyoos, Oliver, and Keremeos
• Read first, second, and third time Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.53, 2025, for Small‑Scale Multi‑Unit Housing

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will meet to receive a Housing Needs Report (HNR) update for 2024. Brendan Dawe of Urbanics will provide the update to the committee.

• Housing Needs Report (HNR) Update (2024)

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan‑Similkameen Board will consider the schedule of meetings for 2025. No other agenda items, attachments, or proposals are listed. The meeting appears to be purely procedural.

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is reviewing the 2023 Regional Snapshot and private utility regulations. The body is also discussing requirements for sewerage facilities assistance grants regarding accessory dwellings on small properties.

• Request for clarification on Okanagan Basin Water Board Sewerage Facilities Assistance Grants Terms of Reference 2024
• Discussion of bylaw requirements prohibiting accessory dwellings on properties under 1.0 hectare not connected to a Regional District sewer system
• Review of 2023 Regional Snapshot
• Information item on Regulating Private Utilities (X2023.011-ZONE) including Amendment Bylaws 3045, 3046, 2900.01, and 2500.34

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board will adopt the meeting agenda and consent items, including appointments and minutes. It will consider a water service area amendment, several Agricultural Land Commission referrals for non‑farm uses, and changes to the Solid Waste Management Plan committees. The Board will also vote on grant applications for a tire‑stewardship project and a $280,000 emergency preparedness fund, and approve early budget items.

• Adopt Amendment Bylaw No. 2896, 2020 to extend the Naramata Water System service area (Petition E2020.001‑SAP).
• Authorize Agricultural Land Commission referral for a solar energy system at 4353 Ryegrass Road; decline referrals for non‑adhering residential use at 5526 Primrose Lane and a manufactured home park at 502 East Similkameen Road.
• Remove Ryan Graham as chair and appoint new directors for the Solid Waste Management Plan Public and Technical Advisory Committees.
• Support the application for a Tire Stewardship of British Columbia grant for the Spirit Park Multiuse Pathway in Electoral Area E.
• Submit a joint application for a $280,000 UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant for equipment and training for six municipalities.

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee will adopt its agenda, hear a presentation by Ernie Polsom, CEO of FireWise Consulting, and Chief Bosscha of the Keremeos Volunteer Fire Department on the Keremeos Fire Hall replacement and siting, and then adjourn. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of agenda
• Presentation on Keremeos Fire Hall replacement and siting by FireWise Consulting and Keremeos Volunteer Fire Department
• Adjournment

Schedule of Meetings

The meeting is focused on the Schedule of Meetings. The agenda consists of a single item regarding the meeting schedule.

• Schedule of Meetings

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will review a land‑use bylaw amendment for the Okanagan Electoral Area that implements small‑scale multi‑family housing. The amendment is identified as Bylaw No. 2800.53 (file X2025.001‑ZONE). The committee will recommend whether to initiate the amendment. The meeting also includes routine agenda approval and adjournment.

• Approval of agenda
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment – Small‑Scale Multi‑Family Housing Implementation (Bylaw No. 2800.53, file X2025.001‑ZONE)
• Adjournment

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan‑Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board will adopt the agenda and the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive an update from Interior Health representatives. The board will read Bylaw No. 172, 2025 for the 2025‑2029 Five Year Financial Plan and vote to authorize payment of 30% of requested capital project costs to the Interior Health Authority. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Adopt agenda for the January 23, 2025 meeting
• Adopt November 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Receive update from Interior Health (Dan Goughnour and Madeleine Csillag‑Wong)
• Adopt Bylaw No. 172, 2025 – 2025‑2029 Five Year Financial Plan
• Authorize payment of 30% of requested capital project costs to Interior Health Authority

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board will vote to approve the 2024 Search and Rescue Service Agreement and adopt its biennial review process. It will also consider several development variance permits, including approval for a manufactured home and carport at 4838 Bassett Avenue and denials for projects at 1205 Maple Street and 845 Kinney Road. Applications to the Agricultural Land Commission for a vacation rental at 2864 Arawana Road and a soil‑move at 2580 Green Lake Road will be authorized to proceed. The Board will discuss grant funding for new transit stops at Gallagher Lake and Hedley and appoint an alternate chair for the Solid Waste Management Plan committee.

• Approve 2024 Search and Rescue Service Agreement with biennial review
• Approve Development Variance Permit D2024.030-DVP for 4838 Bassett Avenue (manufactured home and carport)
• Deny Development Variance Permit D2024.034-DVP for 1205 Maple Street, Okanagan Falls (subdivision)
• Deny Development Variance Permit E2024.035-DVP for 845 Kinney Road (accessory building)
• Authorize Agricultural Land Commission referrals for 2864 Arawana Road (vacation rental) and 2580 Green Lake Road (soil move)

Schedule of Meetings

The board will consider the Schedule of Meetings for the upcoming year. No specific items or attachments are listed, so the agenda consists solely of this procedural review.

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board will adopt the first reading of the 2025‑2029 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3102. It will also approve a fire protection services agreement with the City of Penticton. The Board will authorize a $300,000 Transforming Systems Grant application to the Vancouver Foundation. Additional bylaws for water service and development procedures will be adopted.

• Adopt first reading of RDOS 2025‑2029 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3102, 2025
• Approve Fire Protection Services agreement between RDOS and City of Penticton
• Approve $300,000 Transforming Systems Grant application (Vancouver Foundation) for three years
• Adopt Okanagan Falls Water Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw 2978.02, 2024
• Adopt Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 2500.37, 2024 (postal work stoppage)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is considering amendments to Official Community Plan bylaws and zoning bylaws for several Electoral Areas. These changes aim to implement Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) policies and consolidate residential zones.

• Proposed residential density of 44 units/ha in Low Density Residential (LR) OCP designations
• Proposed residential density of 75 units/ha for lands with community water and sewer in Medium Density Residential (MR) OCP designations
• Proposed consolidation of RS1, RS2, RS3, RS4, RD1, and RD2 zones into a new Low Density Residential One (RS1) Zone
• Proposed repeal of Multiple Family Development Permit Area (Area D) and Protection of Farming Development Permit Area (Area C)
• Proposed deletion of the 125 m2 maximum floor area limit for secondary suites