Spallumcheen public meetings in 2022

Regular Meeting of Council

The Council is reviewing several financial policies, including accounts receivable and tax sale procedures. The agenda also includes a request for an ALR boundary adjustment and a proposal for a tandem snow plow purchase.

• Proposed $430,000.00 budget approval for a Tandem Snow Plow
• ALR subdivision application for 520 St. Anne's Road and 576 Otter Lake Road
• Proposed $10,000.00 grant for O'Keefe Ranch COVID-19 revenue replacement
• Proposed $2,500 donation to 1st Armstrong Scouts and Community Cares
• Adoption of Accounts Receivable and Tax Sale policies

JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE

The City of Armstrong and Township of Spallumcheen Joint Council Committee will review and recommend approval of several five-year financial plans, including for the fire department, parks and recreation, and cemetery. They will also consider a cemetery maintenance budget increase, capital funding, and fee adjustments, plus hear a year-in-review from the trails society. The meeting is largely procedural, with recommendations to be forwarded to each council for final approval.

• 2023-2027 Fire Services Commission Five Year Financial Plan
• 2023-2027 Parks and Recreation Commission Five Year Financial Plan
• Cemetery maintenance budget increase to $110,000 per annum
• Cemetery capital budget request of $100,000 for expansion phase 2
• Proposal to increase perpetual care fund percentage on plot sales to 33%

A/S Parks and Recreation Commission

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission will consider endorsing a revised 2023-2027 Operating and Capital Plan and directing staff to present a budget memo to the Joint Council Committee on December 15, 2022. The agenda also includes adopting minutes from the November 22 meeting and deciding how to recognize former Councillor Paul Britton for his service. The meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2022, at 1:00 PM at the Norval Arena meeting room.

• Endorse revised 2023-2027 Operating and Capital Plan
• Direct staff to present budget memo to Joint Council Committee on December 15, 2022
• Clarify method of recognition for Paul Britton (card, letter, gift, or other)
• Adopt minutes of November 22, 2022 meeting
• No closed session planned

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear delegations and review staff reports on several planning and operational matters. Key items include adopting bylaws for a property at 2202 Rashdale Road, discussing an industrial development permit variance for 9538 Highway 97, and considering a cannabis farm-gate sales update. The committee will also review early budget approval for a snow plow and a COVID relief request from O'Keefe Ranch.

• Adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2051 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2052 for 2202 Rashdale Road
• Industrial Development Permit with variance for 9538 Highway 97 (constructed without permit)
• OCP amendment application for east half of DL4168 (Keddleston-Nicolson)
• Early budget approval of $430,000 for a tandem snow plow
• O'Keefe Ranch COVID relief funding request of $10,000

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will hold a public hearing and consider issuing a combined Development Permit and Development Variance Permit for a new 2,680 m² industrial pre-cast concrete building at 9538 Highway 97. They will also consider adopting two bylaws for a property at 2202 Rashdale Road, a road closure and property disposition for Spallumcheen Place, and a 5-year fire services mutual aid agreement extension.

• Development Permit with Variance for 9538 Highway 97 (Leko Pre-Cast) to legalize 2,680 m² industrial building
• Adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2051 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2052 for 2202 Rashdale Road (Agricultural to Country Residential)
• Rescind and re-read Road Closure Bylaw No. 2080 (Spallumcheen Place) at third reading
• First, Second, Third reading of Property Disposition Bylaw No. 2090 (Spallumcheen Place)
• Support 5-year extension of Fire Services Mutual Aid Agreement (2023-2027)

A/S Fire Services Commission

The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Services Commission will consider adopting the draft 2023-2027 financial plan, appoint a new chair and vice-chair, and approve the sale of a 1990 Pierce Tele-Squirt Aerial for $4,000. The meeting also includes routine adoption of minutes and reports from the fire chief, fire inspector, and training officer. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major policy changes.

• Approve sale of 1990 Pierce Tele-Squirt Aerial for $4,000
• Forward draft 2023-2027 financial plan to Joint Council
• Appoint Fire Services Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Adopt minutes from September 22, 2022 meeting
• Review fire department, inspector, and training officer reports

A/S Parks and Recreation Commission

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its inaugural meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, adopt amended minutes, and consider a recommendation to seek additional quotes for wifi services at Centennial Hall after reviewing Telus pricing. The commission will also receive a corporate workshop presentation on legislative responsibilities and consider adopting the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the Commission
• Recommendation to seek additional wifi quotes for Centennial Hall (3120 Pleasant Valley Road) after Telus pricing review
• Adoption of amended September 21, 2022 minutes and rescission of Resolution 42/2022
• Proposed 2023 meeting schedule adoption
• Request from Elaine Brew for a buddy bench memorial in Memorial Park

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will hold a public hearing and consider cancelling two 2020 permits and issuing a new combined Development Permit with variances for an industrial property at 35 L&A Cross Road (Donald's Machine). The meeting also includes reports on a liquor license referral for a patio at 4300 Maw Road, a driveway development permit at 4310 Hullcar Road, and third reading/adoption of an OCP amendment bylaw for temporary use permits. Several routine items, such as minutes adoption and correspondence, are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing for Industrial DP/DVP at 35 L&A Cross Road; proposed variances include reducing rear setback from 8m to 1m and parking from 16 to 13 spaces
• Recommendation to cancel 2020 permits 19-0947-SPL-DP and 19-0948-SPL-DVP for the same property
• Support referral for Farmstrong Cider Company to add a 105.35 m2 permanent outdoor patio at 4300 Maw Road
• Approval of Development Permit 21-026-DP for a residential driveway at 4310 Hullcar Road
• Third reading and adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2065, 2022 to allow temporary use permits

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and recommend to Council an amended letter of support for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District's BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant application, changing the Rail Trail endpoint from Stepney Cross Road to Lansdowne Road. The meeting also includes presentations on snow removal and the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan, plus reports on several planning and administrative items.

• Amended letter of support for Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail grant (Armstrong to Lansdowne Road)
• Snow removal presentation by Public Works Foreman
• Delegation on Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan process
• Farmstrong Cider Company temporary licensed area extension for Christmas market
• ALR subdivision application at 4910 Schubert Road

Inaugural Meeting of Council

The Township of Spallumcheen held its inaugural council meeting on Nov. 7, 2022, administering oaths to Mayor Christine Fraser and six councillors, and welcoming MP Mel Arnold, MLA Greg Kyllo, and OKIB Chief Byron Louis. Council considered annual liaison and acting mayor appointments, a two-lot ALR subdivision at 4910 Schubert Road, provincial changes enabling farm-to-gate cannabis sales, and 2023 meeting schedule options. Staff also reported on the 2022 election results and holiday office closure.

• Oaths of office administered to Mayor Christine Fraser and Councillors John Bakker, Andrew Casson, Christine LeMaire, Gerry Popoff, Joe Van Tienhoven, and Todd York.
• Draft liaison appointments for Dec 2022–Nov 2023, including Mayor Fraser on the Regional District of North Okanagan board and councillors on fire, parks, and rail trail committees.
• Proposed acting mayor appointments: Todd York (Nov 2022–Jun 2023), Andrew Casson (Jul 2023–Feb 2024), Joe Van Tienhoven (Mar–Oct 2024), Christine LeMaire (Nov 2024–Jun 2025), Gerry Popoff (Jul 2025–Feb 2026), John Bakker (Mar–Oct 2026).
• Recommendation to support a two-lot ALR subdivision at 4910 Schubert Road, subject to access, environmental report, and bridge decommissioning conditions.
• Report on provincial farm-to-gate cannabis sales changes, with questions to be forwarded to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting of the Township of Spallumcheen, primarily convened to enter a closed (in camera) session under several Community Charter provisions, including labour relations, law enforcement, litigation, and legal advice. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no substantive open-session items listed. The council will reconvene in open session and may address routine items such as agenda approval and adjournment.

• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90.1(c), (f), (g), (i), (j)
• Reconvene in open session after closed portion
• No open-session reports, bylaws, or new business listed

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting that will immediately go into a closed session to discuss litigation, legal advice, proposed services, and exercising authority, as permitted by the Community Charter. The meeting will later reconvene in open session, but the agenda contains no other substantive items for public discussion.

• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90.1(g), (i), (k), and (o)
• Reconvene in open session after closed session
• No public reports, bylaws, or new business listed

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Spallumcheen Council is meeting to consider several items, including extending a development permit for 101 L&A Cross Road, supporting a feasibility study for small meat producers, and adopting bylaws. The meeting begins in closed session for labour, litigation, and authority matters before reconvening publicly. Council will also vote on the 2023 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw and a delegation of authority bylaw.

• Extend Development Permit for 101 L&A Cross Road (File No. 20-008-DP) with amended landscaping security requirement
• Support joint ETSI-BC grant application with Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce for agricultural support facilities feasibility study
• Adopt 2023 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2087, 2022
• Give first, second, and third readings to Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 2081, 2022
• Consider letter of support for Columbia Shuswap Regional District's BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Application

A/S Parks and Recreation Commission

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to adopt the minutes from September 21, 2022, and to receive a verbal report on the proposed 2023-2027 operating and capital budget. The agenda also includes updates on ongoing projects such as Wi-Fi at Centennial, a Persons with Barriers Pass, a facility condition assessment, and the replacement of the sport court at Hassen. No petitions or delegations are scheduled, and no closed session is planned.

• Proposed 2023-2027 operating and capital budget presented for review
• Sport court resurfacing at Hassen estimated at $72,000-$86,400
• Wi-Fi at Centennial: Telus on site October 17, 2022; awaiting Shaw response
• Persons with Barriers Pass target date January 2023
• Facility condition assessment project on track for completion March 2023

TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Spallumcheen Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the completed Agri-Hub Feasibility Study and a verbal report on the Butcher Hub Working Group. Members will also discuss poor internet servicing for rural and agricultural properties, with Telus pursuing federal funding for northern areas. The agenda includes adoption of minutes and correspondence from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.

• Verbal update from Steve Maggait on Butcher Hub Working Group
• Agri-Hub Feasibility Study completed, funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and BC
• Discussion on poor internet servicing for rural/agricultural properties, with Telus pursuing federal funding
• Correspondence on farm insurance for hobby farms, avian flu prevention, and climate resiliency funding

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear delegations on the RCMP 2021-2022 budget overage and the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan, then consider staff reports. Key items include a recommendation to amend the Financial Plan for a $5.8M water system upgrade (with a $2.13M funding gap) and options for the Mylash Brook culvert in the McLennan Road project. The agenda also includes informational reports on the 2023-2027 Financial Plan, meeting dates, and an Agri-Hub feasibility study.

• RCMP delegation on 2021-2022 budget overages
• Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan process presentation
• Recommendation to amend Financial Plan for Water Grant IR0338 (Phase 1, $5.8M total, $2.13M deficit)
• Options to remove Mylash Brook culvert from 2022 McLennan Road project or defer to 2023
• Agri-Hub Feasibility Study presented for endorsement

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider several financial and administrative items, including authorizing a $30,000 grant application for fire equipment, paying $101,311 in outstanding RCMP costs, and giving three readings to the 2023 permissive tax exemption bylaw. They will also decide on grants-in-aid for local organizations and a land sale. The meeting includes a closed session for labour relations.

• Authorize $30,000 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant application for fire equipment
• Pay $101,311 owing for RCMP costs (2021/2022) and amend financial plan by $61,723
• Three readings of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2087, 2022
• Approve grants-in-aid: Caravan Farm Theatre $25,000, Medical Loan Cupboard $5,500, others
• Land disposition of Lot 1, Sec 19, Twp 4, ODYD for ~$343,506 (approx. $104.46/sq m)

A/S Parks and Recreation Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission with no substantive items listed on the agenda. The agenda contains only standard administrative sections such as call to order, approval of the agenda, reports, correspondence, and new business, with no specific topics or decisions detailed.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several development permit and variance applications, a proposed OCP/rezoning amendment, and new bylaws for highway/traffic and water regulations. They will also discuss 2023 grants-in-aid, permissive tax exemptions, and a long-term financial stability report. No final decisions are made at this meeting; items will be forwarded to the Regular Council meeting.

• Development permit for industrial building at 1111 Industrial Drive
• Development variance for 4460 Hales Road (dwelling setback, agricultural building setback)
• OCP/rezoning amendment for 2150 Rashdale Road (Agriculture to Small Holdings, up to 8 lots)
• 2023 grants-in-aid: Caravan Farm Theatre $25,000, Chamber of Commerce $27,500, Museum $2,000
• Cemetery Phase 1 irrigation project received 0 bids; one local quote received

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Spallumcheen Council will hold public hearings and consider several planning matters, including the removal of no-subdivision covenants on properties along McLennan Road to allow future subdivision, a zoning text amendment to increase outdoor patio floor area at 4300 Maw Road, and a Section 57 notice on title for 4202 Lansdowne Road. Council will also consider staff reports on development permits, variances, and an ALR application. The meeting includes a closed session for land, legal, and other matters.

• Public hearing and resolution on removing covenants CA4262773, CA6143783, CA4221265, CA5093837 on McLennan Road properties (8041, 8080, 8125, 8127, 8130, 8135 McLennan Road) to facilitate subdivision
• Public hearing and third reading of Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2079, 2022 to increase outdoor patio floor area at 4300 Maw Road (Farmstrong Cider) to ALC maximum of 125m²
• Hearing on filing a Section 57 notice on title for 4202 Lansdowne Road
• Development Permit for accessory industrial building at 1111 Industrial Drive
• Development Variance Permit for 4460 Hales Road to increase dwelling setback and reduce agricultural building setback, subject to a Section 219 covenant restricting livestock to horses

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole meets Monday, August 15, 2022 to review reports that will go to the Regular Council meeting the same day. Items include a zoning text amendment for an outdoor patio floor area increase at 4300 Maw Road (Farmstrong Cider), a road closure bylaw for Spallumcheen Place tied to Ok Frozen Dough, a draft water policy, and a building permit extension request for Lotus Ventures Inc. at 4861 South Grandview Flats Road. The committee also hears delegations on an Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion request for 1500 Blattner Road and an Agri-Hub feasibility study, and considers correspondence on water district dissolution and Rail Trail easements.

• Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2079 for outdoor patio floor area increase at 4300 Maw Road (Farmstrong Cider), File No. 22-022-ZTA
• Spallumcheen Place Road Closure Bylaw No. 2080, 2022 tied to Ok Frozen Dough, File No. 2022-012-SUB
• Building permit BP20210081 for Lotus Ventures Inc. at 4861 South Grandview Flats Road expired; fees of $102,650.80 unpaid; extension request dated August 12, 2022
• ALR exclusion request for 1500 Blattner Road (Fred Gilowski/Swift Construction Ltd.); staff recommend deferral pending a block ALR exclusion application
• Draft Water Policy from the Chief Financial Officer, and Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 2081, 2022

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Spallumcheen Council meets on Monday, August 15, 2022 at 5:30 pm, starting with a closed session on labour relations, land matters, law enforcement, litigation, legal advice, and proposed services. In open session, Council will hold public hearings on Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2075, 2022 (a cannabis production facility floor area increase at 4859 Grandview Flats Road North) and Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2065, 2022 (temporary use permits and development approval information). Council will also consider several staff reports, bylaws, and a $7,800 air conditioning unit for Municipal Hall.

• Public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2075, 2022 for a cannabis production facility floor area increase at 4859 Grandview Flats Road North (File No. 22-005-TA)
• Public hearing on Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2065, 2022 regarding temporary use permits and development approval information (File No. 22-032-OCP)
• First and second reading of Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2079, 2022 to remove outdoor patio floor area requirements at 4300 Maw Road (Farmstrong Cider)
• First, second, and third reading of Road Closure (Spallumcheen Place) Bylaw No. 2080, 2022 (Ok Frozen Dough)
• Purchase and installation of a new air conditioning unit for Municipal Hall at a cost of $7,800 from the Building Reserve Fund

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Spallumcheen Council is holding a special meeting on July 25, 2022, with one substantive item: whether to concur with a North Okanagan Wastewater Recovery Project Governance Committee resolution. That resolution accepts budgeting limits and the risk of building the North Okanagan Wastewater Facility in phases, and directs that Bird Dawson JV proceed with Phase 1 once the Ministry of Environment approves the Municipal Wastewater Registration (MWR) Section 40. Because the project lies within Spallumcheen's boundaries, Council must agree to the resolution. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items, and the question period is suspended for 6 months ahead of the October 15, 2022 municipal election.

• Council to concur with the North Okanagan Wastewater Recovery Project Governance Committee resolution on phased construction
• Resolution directs Bird Dawson JV to proceed with Phase 1 once MWR Section 40 is approved by the Ministry of Environment
• Project conditions include Validation Report by 2022, Construction Completion by 2024, and completion within current budget
• Question period suspended for 6 months prior to the municipal election dated Saturday, October 15, 2022
• No bylaws, correspondence, or new business listed on the agenda

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Spallumcheen Council meets Monday, July 4, 2022 at 5:30 pm, starting with a closed session on land, legal, and privacy matters before reopening to the public. Council will consider a subdivision water-supply variance at 4373 Sleepy Hollow Road, a zoning text amendment for a cannabis production facility at 4859 Grandview Flats Road North, and removal of an archaeological covenant at 4370 MacDonald Road. Other items include 2021 financial reporting, climate action funding, and a $15,000 COVID-19 funding request from the Haugen Community Healthcare Society.

• Subdivision water-supply variance for a 1.0 hectare lot at 4373 Sleepy Hollow Road (File No. 22-025-DVP), with three options including approval, refusal, or referral back to staff
• Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2075, 2022 for a cannabis production facility floor area increase at 4859 Grandview Flats Road North (File No. 22-005-ZTA)
• Removal of archaeological covenant CA9366296 at 4370 MacDonald Road (File No. 22-028-INQ/19-0717-SPL-SUB)
• Approval of the 2021 Statement of Financial Information Report (SOFI) and use of 2022 Climate Action Funds to hire Urban Systems Ltd. for corporate greenhouse gas emissions calculation
• Haugen Community Healthcare Society request for $15,000 in COVID-19 funding to cover lost fundraising revenue

Committee of the Whole

The Township of Spallumcheen Committee of the Whole meets Monday, July 4, 2022 at 9:00 AM to review staff reports and receive delegations before forwarding items to the Regular Council meeting the same day. Planning items include a subdivision water-supply bylaw variance for Lot A & B Plan 3715 near Sleepy Hollow Road, a zoning text amendment for a cannabis production facility at 4859 Grandview Flats Road North, and removal of an archaeological covenant at 4370 MacDonald Road. The committee will also consider a $97,000 Deep Creek/Hullcar headwall recommendation and a joint emergency-preparedness funding application with several neighbouring communities.

• Subdivision/development and servicing bylaw variance for water supply, Lot A & B Plan 3715 adjacent to Sleepy Hollow Road (File No. 22-025-DVP)
• Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2075 for a cannabis production facility floor area increase at 4859 Grandview Flats Road North (File No. 22-005-ZTA)
• Removal of Archaeological Covenant CA9366296 at 4370 MacDonald Road (File No. 22-028-INQ/19-0717-SPL-SUB)
• Recommendation to direct the Manager of Operations to proceed with the Deep Creek Headwall project at Hullcar Road and amend the 2023 Financial Plan to include $97,000 from Capital Roads
• Joint application with Armstrong, Lumby, Coldstream, RDNO and Enderby to the 2023 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for a joint Emergency Operation Centre feasibility report

TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Township of Spallumcheen Agricultural Advisory Committee meets on June 22, 2022 to discuss emergency farm planning, a proposed butcher hub at 4305 L & A Cross Road, and requested input on Zoning Bylaw #2008 sections affecting agricultural land. The committee will also hear updates on the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail-Trail open house and Agricultural Land Reserve development considerations. No final decisions are scheduled; items are verbal reports and correspondence.

• Butcher hub supported by Council on June 6, 2022 on Township-owned land at 4305 L & A Cross Road; working group referred back to committee
• Requested committee input on Zoning Bylaw #2008 Sections 307, 308, 409, 504, 603, 803, 1401, and 1901
• Rail-Trail open house for agricultural landowners on June 30, 2022 at Township Municipal Hall
• Staff met with Agricultural Land Commission staff in early June 2022 on ALR development requirements
• Correspondence includes mandatory livestock Premises ID news release and Farmers' Market funding announcement

A/S Parks and Recreation Commission

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission meets Tuesday, June 21st, 2022 at 9:30am in the Norval Arena meeting room. The agenda covers unfinished business including a facility condition assessment grant, a Persons with Barriers Pass, replacement of the Hassen sport court, fairgrounds strategic planning, and emergency social services. The commission will also receive a verbal General Manager report and correspondence about a local sports hall of fame induction. No petitions or delegations are listed, and no closed session is planned.

• Adoption of minutes from the May 17th, 2022 meeting
• Facility condition assessment grant: a motion from the City of Armstrong was required because the City is applying on behalf of the commission
• Persons with Barriers Pass: staff working out residency tracking, with a training session June 23rd
• Replacement of the sport court at Hassen: Tomko to provide a quote after a site inspection, date to be determined
• Correspondence: Okanagan Masters Lacrosse request to mount an Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame plaque for Lance McGregor at NorVal Sports Centre

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Spallumcheen Council meets Monday, June 20, 2022 at 5:30 PM to adopt Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1999, 2020 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2000, 2020, changing the land use and zoning of 9531 Highway 97 (owned by Okanagan Aggregates Ltd.) from Commercial to Industrial. Council will also consider adopting the 2021 Annual Report, the Nuisance Abatement and Cost Recovery Bylaw No. 2073, 2022, and the Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2074, 2022. Other items include a $30,000 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund application for heat risk mapping, grant applications for water system SCADA and asset management, and a proposed Advisory Planning Committee.

• Adoption of Bylaw 1999 (OCP amendment) and Bylaw 2000 (zoning amendment) for 9531 Highway 97, changing from Commercial to Industrial (File No. 19-1202-SPL-OR)
• Adoption of Nuisance Abatement and Cost Recovery Bylaw No. 2073, 2022
• Adoption of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2074, 2022
• Application to Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for $30,000 for Extreme Heat Risk Mapping and Assessment
• Proposed Advisory Planning Committee with advertising costs of $500 to $1,000, and nomination of North Okanagan Good Food Box for a $15,000 Fortis Community Giving Award

Council Committee Meeting

The Township of Spallumcheen's Rose Swanson Planned Harvest Select Committee meets to receive an update on Council's actions and correspondence with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations since its last meeting in 2021. The agenda itself contains no new decisions, contracts, or votes; the substantive content is a package of attached letters and a legal memorandum concerning planned BC Timber Sales harvesting on Rose Swanson Mountain. The only recommendation on the agenda is to adjourn.

• Update on Council correspondence with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations regarding Rose Swanson Mountain
• Attached November 15, 2021 letter from Mayor Christine Fraser to BC Timber Sales with nine Council recommendations on the Forest Stewardship Plan
• Attached January 19, 2022 letter requesting that planned logging in the Rose Swanson Mountain area be placed on hold pending clarification of the UREP reserve
• Attached February 16, 2022 response from Bob Warner, A/Regional Executive Director, stating the ministry does not believe a further pause is necessary
• Attached April 22, 2022 preliminary legal memorandum on the Rose Swanson UREP and Sensitive Area designation

Committee of the Whole

The Township of Spallumcheen Committee of the Whole meets Monday, June 6, 2022 to hear four delegations and review staff reports before items go to the Regular Council meeting the same day. The fire department is asking for a budget amendment because bids for a new water tender came in over the $255,000 in the 2022-2026 financial plan, with a June 27, 2022 deadline to complete the purchase. The committee will also hear from the Regional District of North Okanagan on the North Okanagan Shuswap Rail Trail funding formula and erosion control, and on the Armstrong Spallumcheen Diversion and Disposal Facility Transfer Station. Several planning reports on Official Community Plan amendments, rezoning, and Agricultural Land Reserve applications are for review and questions only, with no resolutions required at this time.

• Fire department water tender: $255,000 in the 2022-2026 financial plan; bids over budget; $14,352 in identified savings; June 27, 2022 purchase deadline
• Delegation: Armstrong Spallumcheen Trails Society on a funding request for upgrades to Rose Swanson Mountain and Thomas Hayes Trails, deferred from May 2, 2022 Council
• Delegation: RDNO on the funding formula for the North Okanagan Shuswap Rail Trail and a proposed one-time contribution for erosion control
• Delegation: RDNO and Tetra Tech on conceptual layouts and design briefs for the Armstrong Spallumcheen Diversion and Disposal Facility Transfer Station
• Planning reports for review only: OCP amendment and rezoning at 9531 Highway 97 (Okanagan Aggregates Ltd., File No. 19-1202-SPL-OR); ALR boundary adjustment subdivision at 1449 Mountain View Road, 4236 Highway 97A and 4274 Highway 97A (File No. 21-006-ALR); ALR non-farm use at 4516 Hullcar Road (File No. 22-002-ALR); OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2056 on temporary use permits and development approval information

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Spallumcheen Council meets Monday, June 6, 2022 at 5:30 pm, starting with a closed session on labour relations, land matters, legal advice, and exercising authority. In open session, Council will consider staff reports on the RCMP 2023/24 budget approval in principle, a new fire department water tender purchase, several planning and ALR applications, and bylaw readings. It will also adopt minutes from prior meetings and consider third reading of the Nuisance Abatement and Fees and Charges bylaws.

• RCMP 2023/24 budget approval in principle and amendment of the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan
• Fire department water tender purchase at a new budget amount of $298,752, up from $255,000, with $43,752 from fire department surplus
• Final adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1999 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2000 for 9531 Highway 97 (Okanagan Aggregates Ltd.), changing Commercial to Industrial and C.7 to I.2
• ALR boundary adjustment subdivision application for 1449 Mountain View Road, 4236 Highway 97A, and 4274 Highway 97A, with four options for Council
• Non-farm use application for a coffee roastery with retail sales and food service at 4516 Hullcar Road (Regehr), and first reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2065 on temporary use permits

TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Township of Spallumcheen Agricultural Advisory Committee meets Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 4144 Spallumcheen Way. The committee will hear a verbal report from Julia Smith of the Small-Scale Meat Producers Association on its 'Small-Scale Meat Sector Survey: A Roadmap to Growth for Local Meat in BC', and a verbal report from the Planner on a draft Agri-Hub feasibility study for the South Spallumcheen Industrial Area, on which the committee will be asked for input. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from the May 4, 2022 meeting and correspondence items from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the BC Government.

• Verbal report from Julia Smith, Executive Director of the Small-Scale Meat Producers Association, on the 'Small-Scale Meat Sector Survey: A Roadmap to Growth for Local Meat in BC'
• Verbal report from the Planner on the draft Agri-Hub feasibility study for the South Spallumcheen Industrial Area; committee input requested
• Adoption of minutes from the Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting held Wednesday, May 4, 2022
• Correspondence: 2022 Greenhouse Carbon Tax Relief Grant Program info bulletin, application deadline May 31, 2022
• Correspondence: BC Agri-Business Planning Program; avian influenza bird movement control order; AgriStability enrolment deadline extension; farmers' markets support; rodenticide restrictions input; Greater Victoria food security funding

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Spallumcheen Council is holding a special meeting on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 7:00 PM at Council Chambers, 4144 Spallumcheen Way. The agenda's only substantive item is a resolution to convene in closed session under Sections 90.1(i) legal advice and (o) exercising authority of the Community Charter, excluding the public. The remaining agenda sections — business arising, petitions, reports, correspondence, bylaws, and new business — are listed as empty headings with no items. Question period is noted as suspended for 6 months prior to the municipal election dated Saturday, October 15, 2022.

• Closed session proposed under Community Charter Sections 90.1(i) legal advice and (o) exercising authority
• Question period suspended for 6 months prior to the municipal election dated Saturday, October 15, 2022
• No bylaws, contracts, rezonings, or dollar amounts appear on the agenda
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, 4144 Spallumcheen Way, Spallumcheen BC

A/S Parks and Recreation Commission

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission meets May 17, 2022 at the Norval Arena meeting room. The agenda includes adopting April 21 minutes, updates on a wifi project, a barrier-free access pass, a facility condition grant, fairgrounds strategic planning, and a Hassen sport court replacement. Correspondence from Sports North Ventures Ltd. asks the Commission to revise the advertising revenue split with the North Okanagan Knights Junior B club. The General Manager will give a verbal report; no closed session is planned.

• Sports North Ventures Ltd. letter (April 25, 2022) requests a lower percentage split than the current 80% team / 20% Nor Val advertising arrangement
• Grant for facility condition assessment and Urban's memo submitted; awaiting award
• Replacement of the sport court at Hassen: staff awaiting a late-May meeting with Tomko for a floor covering quote
• Barrier-free pass logistics still being worked out; option to be ready before the pool opens
• Next meeting June 21, 2022 at 9:30am in the Norval meeting room

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Spallumcheen Council meets Monday, May 16, 2022 at 5:30 PM to receive the audited 2021 financial statements from BDO Canada and review a draft Agri-Hub Feasibility Study. Council will also consider funding requests, including $15,857.35 for the Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club's Deep Creek instream works and a $2,500 COVID-19 restart grant request from the Pleasant Valley Secondary School Parent Advisory Committee. Several items carried over from the May 2 Committee of the Whole meeting are up for adoption, including wildfire resiliency planning and traffic concerns.

• Audited 2021 Financial Statements presented by Markus Schrott, Partner, BDO Canada
• Draft Agri-Hub Feasibility Study (LGP006) dated May 3, 2022, funded by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC
• $15,857.35 funding support for Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club Deep Creek instream works, funded through the Community Works fund
• $2,500 COVID-19 Restart Funding request from Pleasant Valley Secondary School Parent Advisory Committee (two options: deny or approve)
• Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan RFP with $30,000 grant from 2022 Community Resiliency Investment - FireSmart program, plus $5,000 for public engagement

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Spallumcheen Council is holding a special meeting to adopt three bylaws: the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan, the 2022 Property Tax Rates bylaw, and the 2022 Water Tolls and Parcel Taxes bylaw. Each bylaw received three readings at the May 2, 2022 regular meeting and is now up for adoption. The meeting also includes a question period, which the agenda notes is suspended for six months prior to the October 15, 2022 municipal election.

• Adoption of 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2076, 2022, with 2022 revenue of $23,346,381 and expenses of $23,346,381
• Adoption of 2022 Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2077, 2022, setting residential tax rate at 23.2295
• Adoption of Water Tolls and Parcel Taxes Bylaw No. 2068, 2022, covering Stepping Stones, Pleasant Valley, Hankey, Round Prairie, Lansdowne, Highland Park, Larkin, Stardel and Silver Star local area services
• Sterile Insect Release parcel tax for 2022 set at $22,786
• Question period suspended for six months prior to the October 15, 2022 municipal election

TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Township of Spallumcheen Agricultural Advisory Committee meets May 4, 2022 to hear verbal reports from the Planner on the Premise ID program, wildfire preparedness, and insurance for hobby farms. The committee will also receive correspondence on avian influenza and small-scale meat production, and consider approving its 2022 meeting schedule. Minutes from October 27, 2021 and January 26, 2022 (no quorum) are up for adoption.

• Verbal report on the federal/provincial Premise ID program, which the agenda says is mandatory in 2022
• Verbal report on wildfire preparedness, including emergency farm plans and temporary access permits during evacuations
• Discussion on hobby farm insurance, with the Township seeking input from committee members
• Correspondence on avian influenza infected premises in the Regional District of Central Okanagan, dated April 25, 2022
• Recommendation to approve the draft 2022 meeting schedule

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole meets Monday, May 2, 2022 at 9:00 AM to hear delegations from BC Hydro on rate design, RCMP on first-quarter policing, and the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's, and to review staff reports. Council will consider the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan and three financial bylaws (2076, 2077, 2068) that must be adopted by May 15, 2022, with staff recommending a special meeting on May 9 for adoption. The committee will also weigh funding requests from the Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club ($15,857.35) and the Armstrong Spallumcheen Trails Society ($17,593.00), and a $30,000 wildfire resiliency planning grant.

• 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan and Bylaws 2076, 2077, 2068 to be considered for three readings at the evening Regular Council meeting; adoption required by May 15, 2022
• Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club requests $15,857.35 for Deep Creek instream works; staff present options to decline or approve funding
• Armstrong Spallumcheen Trails Society requests $17,593.00 in COVID-19 Restart Grant funds for a concrete outhouse and picnic table on Thomas Hayes Trail and Rose Swanson Mountain Trail
• Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan: staff directed to issue an RFP using $30,000 from the 2022 CRI FireSmart program, plus $5,000 for public engagement
• Fieldstone Organics' Great Spallumcheen Farm and Food Festival proposed for September 25, 2022 at 4851 Schubert Road, contingent on health, traffic, fire, and emergency service approvals

Regular Meeting of Council

Spallumcheen Council is holding its regular meeting on May 2, 2022, with key decisions on three bylaws: the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan, the 2022 Property Tax Rates, and the Water Tolls and Parcel Taxes. Council will also consider a staff recommendation to respond to the Regional District of North Okanagan on housing delivery and appoint a new Deputy Chief Election Officer. The meeting begins with a closed session for law enforcement, litigation, and legal advice matters.

• First, second and third readings of the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2076, 2022
• First, second and third readings of the Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2077, 2022
• First, second and third readings of the Water Tolls and Parcel Taxes Bylaw No. 2068, 2022
• Appointment of Judy Heaton as Deputy Chief Election Officer at a $787 honorarium, rescinding Lisa Gyorkos's appointment
• Staff recommendation to respond to RDNO on housing delivery and 12 housing actions

A/S Parks and Recreation Commission

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission meets April 21, 2022 at the Norval Arena meeting room. Members will decide whether to proceed with converting the Memorial Park tennis court into a tennis/pickleball combination court, or to research alternatives. They will also hear updates on Centennial Wi-Fi, the LIFE access pass, a grant amendment, and the 2022 IPE fair.

• Memorial Park tennis court project: $75,000 allocated; staff seek direction on a tennis/pickleball combination court, with noise concerns noted because courts sit about 3 metres from a residential property line
• Centennial Wi-Fi: Shaw offer of $187.00/month or $2,244.00 annually
• Grant amendment: certified resolution to increase amount from $12,895 to $16,318.50 to include Urban updating their report and presenting to council
• LIFE pass for persons facing barriers: set up in Activenet, pool POS training April 22 and 29, rollout to coincide with pool opening and be reevaluated in 6 months
• Delegation: Heather King of IPE to give an update on the 2022 fair

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Spallumcheen Council meets on April 19, 2022, with the main item being the resumption of a public hearing on an Official Community Plan amendment and rezoning application for properties at Highway 97A, 320 Highway 97A, and 480 Hutley Road, owned by Larkin Properties Ltd. The hearing was adjourned from April 4, 2022, to consider a request to allow asphalt recycling on the property. Council will also consider a development variance permit for 226 Stepping Stones Crescent, a $857,734.57 budget for the McLennan Road capital project, and adoption of several bylaws.

• Public hearing resumed for OCP amendment and rezoning (File No. 21-005-OCP/RZ) for properties at Highway 97A, 320 Highway 97A, and 480 Hutley Road, owned by Larkin Properties Ltd., including a request to permit asphalt recycling.
• Development variance permit application for 226 Stepping Stones Crescent, owned by Michael and Eva Cassidy (File No. 22-004-DVP).
• Approval of $857,734.57 budget for McLennan Road Capital Project, with $518,000 from Developer Contributions and $339,734.57 from the Capital Roads Budget.
• Adoption of Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2055, 2022, and Zoning Amendment (O'Keefe) Bylaw No. 2059, 2022.
• Verbal report from Mayor Christine Fraser on the City of Vernon Active Living Centre.

JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE

The City of Armstrong/Township of Spallumcheen Joint Council Committee meets April 6, 2022 at the Fire Hall on Mill Street in Armstrong. The committee will receive a progress report from the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce and a presentation from Urban Systems Ltd. on the Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Department Asset Management Investment Plan, with a recommendation to endorse it and forward it to both councils. It will also receive the 2022-2026 Cemetery Five Year Financial Plan and consider adopting minutes from the November 24, 2021 meeting.

• Urban Systems Ltd. presentation on the Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Department Asset Management Investment Plan dated February 2022, with a recommendation to endorse it and recommend it to both councils
• Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce annual progress report from Manager Patti Noonan
• City of Armstrong/Township of Spallumcheen 2022-2026 Cemetery Five Year Financial Plan report
• Adoption of minutes from the November 24, 2021 Joint Council Committee meeting
• Resolution to move in camera

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Spallumcheen Council meets on April 4, 2022, with public hearings on three land-use applications: a redesignation and rezoning of properties at Highway 97A, 320 Highway 97A and 480 Hutley Road owned by Larkin Properties Ltd. (File No. 21-005-OCP/RZ); a zoning text amendment at 9380 Highway 97 owned by the City of Vernon (File No. 21-017-TA); and an OCP amendment and rezoning at 4803 Lansdowne Road owned by Kofoed Contracting Ltd. (File No. 21-039-OCP/RZ). Council will also consider staff reports on a zoning and subdivision bylaw review and a revenue anticipation borrowing bylaw, plus first three readings of nuisance abatement and fees and charges bylaws. The agenda also includes adoption of prior minutes and announcements.

• Public hearing on OCP amendment Bylaw No. 2071 and rezoning Bylaw No. 2072 for properties at Highway 97A, 320 Highway 97A and 480 Hutley Road owned by Larkin Properties Ltd. (File No. 21-005-OCP/RZ)
• Public hearing on zoning text amendment Bylaw No. 2059 for 9380 Highway 97 owned by the City of Vernon to allow agri-tourism accommodation at the Historic O'Keefe Ranch site (File No. 21-017-TA)
• Public hearing on OCP amendment Bylaw No. 2069 and rezoning Bylaw No. 2070 for 4803 Lansdowne Road owned by Kofoed Contracting Ltd. (File No. 21-039-OCP/RZ)
• Staff report recommending a review of Zoning Bylaw No. 1700, 2008 and Subdivision, Development and Standards Bylaw No. 2010, 2020
• First three readings of Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2055, Nuisance Abatement and Cost Recovery Bylaw No. 2073, and Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2074

Committee of the Whole

The Township of Spallumcheen Committee of the Whole meets Monday, April 4, 2022 at 9:00 AM to receive four delegations and review staff reports. Delegations cover the Okanagan Basin Water Board's source water protection toolkit, Urban Systems' Industrial Drive cross-section options, Agri-Hub Feasibility Study survey results, and a funding request from the Hullcar and Deep Creek Hall Society. Council will also consider a proposed Nuisance Abatement and Cost Recovery Bylaw No. 2073, 2022 and a Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2074, 2022, both slated for three readings at the Regular Council meeting later that day.

• Urban Systems presents three Industrial Drive cross-section options; Option 1 basic improvements has a Class D construction cost estimate of $1,537,192 plus CST, including a 40% contingency
• Hullcar and Deep Creek Hall Society requests funding for operating costs and vinyl flooring at 4194 Hullcar Road, citing limited fundraising due to COVID-19 restrictions
• Proposed Nuisance Abatement and Cost Recovery Bylaw No. 2073, 2022 and Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2074, 2022 to be considered for three readings
• Planner report on proposed Zoning and Subdivision, Development and Standards Bylaw workshops and amendments
• Okanagan Basin Water Board delegation on its Source Water Protection Toolkit for local governments

A/S Parks and Recreation Commission

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission meets March 22, 2022 at the Norval Arena meeting room. Members will hear a City of Armstrong planner on temporary use permits for fairground facilities and consider a proposed L.I.F.E. Pass (Leisure Inclusion for Everyone) giving a 50% discount on some recreation programs to residents on specified income or disability benefits. They will also receive the General Manager's March 17 report and consider a resolution supporting a 2022 Asset Management Planning Grant application.

• Proposed L.I.F.E. Pass: 50% discount on public swimming, ice skating, roller-skating, Aquafit punch passes and exercise programs for people on specified income or disability benefits
• Paul Dupuis, Planner, City of Armstrong, to discuss temporary use permit options for fairground facilities (verbal)
• General Manager report dated March 17, 2022: asset condition assessment grant request of $12,625 ($12,625 commission, $12,625 grant funded), deadline May 6, 2022
• Upcoming procurements noted: tennis court upgrade RFP end of March, Centennial Hall AC replacement RFQ end of March, Zamboni replacement RFQ end of April
• Resolution from the Commission for an Asset Management grant proposal; next meeting April 19, 2022

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Spallumcheen Council meets Monday, March 21, 2022 at 5:30 PM to consider several planning and budget items. Council will vote on first and second reading of OCP and zoning amendments for Westridge (Larkin Properties Ltd.) near Highway 97A and Hutley Road, and for 4803 Lansdowne Road (Kofoed Contracting Ltd.). Other items include a $60,000 Well #3 repair on the Larkin waterworks system, RCMP budget and retroactive payment matters, a copier lease, and a $30,000 funding request from the Hullcar and Deep Creek Hall Society.

• OCP Bylaw 2071 and Zoning Bylaw 2072 for Westridge: amend Large Holding to Industrial/General Industrial at Highway 97A, 320 Highway 97A and 480 Hutley Road (Larkin Properties Ltd.), forwarded to public hearing
• OCP Bylaw 2069 and Zoning Bylaw 2070 for 4803 Lansdowne Road (Kofoed Contracting Ltd.): amend Agricultural to Country Residential and Small Holding, forwarded to public hearing
• Development Permit 21-028-DP at 4316 Hullcar Road (Cherilyn Watt) recommended for denial over unmet hillside development guidelines
• $60,000 approved for repair and replacement of Well #3 on the Larkin Waterworks Local Area Service
• RCMP retroactive payments 2017-2021 up to $110,000 from Future Policing Reserve funds; $30,000 funding request from Hullcar and Deep Creek Hall Society

Committee of the Whole

The Township of Spallumcheen Committee of the Whole meets Monday, March 7, 2022 at 9:00 AM to review staff reports and correspondence. Members will discuss reallocating $15,000 from a planned Larkin system hydrant to a water audit, applying for two new groundwater licences, and a request from the Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club for funding toward Deep Creek rehabilitation. Several items, including covenant removal requests and a housing strategy, are for direction to staff rather than final decisions.

• Recommendation to reallocate $15,000 intended for a hydrant on the Larkin system to an audit of the Larkin Waterworks Local Area Service
• Request from Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club (Feb 22, 2022) for funding assistance for 'In-Stream Works' on the Deep Creek Rehabilitation Project
• Recommendation to apply for two new water use licences from wells WTN 25234, 25325, 25236 and 38270 in the L&A Cross Road area
• Covenant removal requests for 8025 McLennan Road (Pat Corbett) and 8041 McLennan Road (Karl Denk, Heika Holdings) referred to staff for review
• North Okanagan Regional Housing Strategy endorsed by RDNO on Jan 19, 2022, recommended for future OCP/Zoning Bylaw workshop discussion

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Spallumcheen Council is holding a special meeting on Monday, March 7, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Council Chambers, 4144 Spallumcheen Way. The agenda's only substantive item is a motion to convene in closed session under sections 90.1 (c) labour relations, (f) law enforcement, (g) litigation or potential litigation, (i) legal advice, and (j) Freedom of Information Protection of Privacy of the Community Charter, excluding the public. The remaining agenda items — reports, correspondence, bylaws, new business, question period and others — are listed as headings with no details provided. No decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are set out in the agenda text.

• Closed session proposed under Community Charter s.90.1 (c) labour relations, (f) law enforcement, (g) litigation or potential litigation, (i) legal advice, (j) FOI/privacy
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, 4144 Spallumcheen Way, Spallumcheen BC
• Agenda includes approval of agenda with additions and deletions
• Remaining items (reports, correspondence, bylaws, new business, question period) listed as headings only, no content

Regular Meeting of Council

Spallumcheen Council is holding its regular meeting on March 7, 2022, with votes scheduled on first, second and third reading of two amendment bylaws: the Municipal Ticketing Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2056 and the Council Procedure Bylaw Amendment No. 2067. Council will also consider adopting minutes from the February 22, 2022 regular meeting, which included a recommendation to authorize early budget approval for $85,000 in tennis court replacement at Memorial Park, $12,000 for air conditioning at Centennial Hall, and $150,000 for a Zamboni at NorVal Arena. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• First, second and third reading of Municipal Ticketing Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2056, 2022
• First, second and third reading of Council Procedure Bylaw Amendment No. 2067, 2022
• Adoption of February 22, 2022 regular council meeting minutes, including early budget approval for $85,000 tennis courts, $12,000 air conditioning, and $150,000 Zamboni
• Announcements include a Wildfire Preparation Community Meeting on March 15, 2022
• No public hearings or new business items listed on the agenda

Regular Meeting of Council

Spallumcheen Council meets Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 5:30 PM to hold public hearings on two development variance permit applications, consider a zoning text amendment for agri-tourism accommodation at O'Keefe Ranch, and decide on cemetery and film commission funding. Council will also receive an update on the Rose Swanson Mountain logging postponement request and the McLennan Road capital roads project.

• Public hearing on Development Variance Permit 21-030-DVP to increase maximum accessory building floor area at 3-1144 Page Road from 80.3 to 111.5 square metres
• Public hearing on Development Variance Permit 21-035-DVP for 4694 Knob Hill Road, owned by 1209905 BC Ltd., with three opposed emails from neighbours
• First and Second Reading of Zoning Amendment (O'Keefe Ranch) Bylaw No. 2059, 2022 to add 'Agri-tourism Accommodation' to the S.1 Heritage Zone, with a public hearing to follow
• Budget amendment of $13,906 ($6,953 Township portion) for the Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery Operations and Maintenance Contract for 2022, subject to City of Armstrong approval
• $1,500 funding for the Okanagan Film Commission through the Regional District of North Okanagan service, from the Economic Development budget

A/S Parks and Recreation Commission

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Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Spallumcheen Council meets Monday, February 7, 2022 at 5:30 PM to adopt minutes from prior meetings and decide on several bylaws and resolutions. Council will consider directing staff to apply for a $9,952,925 Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program grant for the Water Infrastructure Improvement project phase 2, and give three readings to Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2066, 2022. Several bylaws are up for adoption, including the Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2054, 2021, Building Step Code Transition Amendment Bylaw No. 2057, 2022, Parks and Recreation Commission Agreement Amendment Bylaw No. 2058, 2022, Zoning Amendment (Cannabis) Bylaw No. 2063, 2022, and Zoning Text Amendment (Lotus) Bylaw No. 2064, 2022. Council will also consider resolutions for submission to SILGA on regional food supply and BC Emergency Health Services, and a letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure regarding highway maintenance concerns.

• Application to Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program for Water Infrastructure Improvement project phase 2 in the amount of $9,952,925
• Three readings of Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2066, 2022
• Adoption of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2054, 2021
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment (Cannabis) Bylaw No. 2063, 2022
• Appointment of Daryl Riva, Christopher Riva, and Kendrah Castro from 1244766 B.C. LTD. o/a Coba: Protective Services BC as Dog Control Officer, Large Animal Control Officer and Bylaw Enforcement Officer

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Spallumcheen Council is holding a Special Council Meeting on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Council Chambers, 4144 Spallumcheen Way. The agenda calls for council to convene in closed session under several sections of the Community Charter, including labour relations, litigation or potential litigation, legal advice, Freedom of Information Protection of Privacy, proposed services, and exercising authority. The public portion of the agenda consists only of procedural items such as approval of the agenda, reports, bylaws, and adjournment, with no substantive business listed.

• Closed session requested under Community Charter Sections 90.1 (c), (g), (i), (j), (k), and (o)
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, 4144 Spallumcheen Way, Spallumcheen BC
• Public agenda sections for reports, bylaws, and new business contain no listed items
• Question period and announcements are listed but with no details

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole meets Monday, February 7, 2022 at 9:00 AM to hear two delegations seeking Township letters of support for Okanagan Basin Water Board grant applications, and to review staff reports on council remuneration and election official appointments. The committee will also receive policing, departmental, and correspondence items, including a BC Hydro Integrated Resource Plan document. Most items are recommendations to Council rather than final decisions.

• Passive Remediation Systems Ltd. asks for a letter of support for an OBWB grant to test engineered biochars as source water filtration devices
• Staff recommend a letter of support for Hill Environmental Ltd.'s OBWB grant application tied to the Township's Deep Creek project, due February 28, 2022
• Proposed Council Remuneration & Expense Policy 1800.003 sets Mayor's remuneration at $33,012 and Councillor remuneration at $19,464 effective November 7, 2022
• Proposed 2022 election appointments: Cindy Webb as Chief Election Officer at $933, Lisa Gyorkos as Deputy at $787, plus a $400 Presiding Election Official rate and $300 Poll Clerk rate
• Correspondence includes a UBCM email on RCMP contract input, a provincial letter on extended Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program intake, and a BC Hydro Integrated Resource Plan

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Spallumcheen Council is holding a special meeting on January 31, 2022, primarily to conduct public hearings on two zoning text amendment bylaws concerning cannabis production facilities. Bylaw No. 2063 would clarify that cannabis production facilities on Agricultural (A.2) zoned lands are a 'farm use', limited to 500m2 gross floor area, and must not emit health or safety hazards. Bylaw No. 2064 would permit a cannabis production facility with a maximum floor area of 5,800m2 at 4861 Grandview Flats Road (Lot 8 Section 16 Township 7 Osoyoos Division Yale District Plan 1558), owned by Lotus Ventures. Council will also receive a referral request from the Regional District of North Okanagan regarding the Swan Lake Residential Infill Plan and a report on the Western Yellowstriped Armyworm.

• Public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2063, 2022, regarding cannabis production facilities on Agricultural (A.2) lands, with a proposed 500m2 gross floor area limit
• Public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2064, 2022, to permit a cannabis production facility up to 5,800m2 at 4861 Grandview Flats Road, owned by Lotus Ventures
• Referral request from Regional District of North Okanagan dated January 5, 2022, regarding Swan Lake Residential Infill Plan and Electoral Areas 'B' and 'C' Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2920, 2021; comments due by February 2, 2022
• Report from Planning Department dated January 31, 2022, on the 2022 update on Western Yellowstriped Armyworm, provided for information
• Public Hearing Clarification Report for 2202 Rashdale Road (File No. 21-009-OCP/RZ), as requested by Council at the December 13, 2021 Public Hearing

TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Township of Spallumcheen Agricultural Advisory Committee meets on January 26, 2022 to receive updates from planning staff and review correspondence. Items include an update and survey for the South Spallumcheen Industrial Area Agri-Industrial Feasibility Study, a follow-up on the BC Premises ID Program, and information on the March 1, 2022 deadline for licensing groundwater in BC. The committee will also consider adopting minutes from its October 27, 2021 meeting and approving a draft 2022 meeting schedule.

• Verbal report from the Planner on the South Spallumcheen Industrial Area Agri-Industrial Feasibility Study (Agri-Hub plan) and its survey, with responses due to the Township office by Tuesday, February 22nd
• Verbal report from the Planner on the BC Premises ID Program, which the information sheet says is mandatory in 2022
• Verbal report from the Planner on the groundwater licence deadline of March 1, 2022
• Correspondence from the BC SPCA dated December 2, 2021 regarding changes to rodenticide use in Spallumcheen
• Draft 2022 meeting schedule for the Agricultural Advisory Committee, with a recommendation to approve it as presented

Committee of the Whole

The Township of Spallumcheen Committee of the Whole meets Monday, January 17, 2022 at 9:00 AM to hear two delegations and review several reports. Armstrong Spallumcheen Climate Action (ASCA) presents its action plan, and Armstrong/Spallumcheen Disc Golf presents a plan to build a disc golf course in the Township. The committee will also review zoning amendment bylaws for cannabis and for Lotus Ventures Inc. at 4861 Grandview Flats Road South, a Building Step Code transition amendment, a fees and charges amendment, and an Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission agreement amendment. No resolutions are required on the zoning items at this meeting; they move to the Regular Council Meeting later the same day.

• Delegation: Armstrong Spallumcheen Climate Action (ASCA) presents its action plan (9:00-9:15 am)
• Delegation: Armstrong/Spallumcheen Disc Golf presents a plan to build a disc golf course (9:15-9:30 am)
• Zoning Amendment (Cannabis) Bylaw No. 2063, 2022 reviewed; no resolutions required at committee
• Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2064 for Lotus Ventures Inc. at 4861 Grandview Flats Road South reviewed; no resolutions required at committee
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2054, 2021 and Building Step Code Transition Amendment Bylaw No. 2057, 2022 headed to Regular Council for consideration

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Spallumcheen Council meets Monday, January 17, 2022 at 5:30 PM to consider several bylaws and reports carried forward from the Committee of the Whole. Council will decide on first and second reading of two cannabis-related zoning amendment bylaws and refer them to public hearings, and consider three readings of bylaws on fees and charges, building energy step code, parks and recreation, and intermunicipal fire services. Council will also adopt minutes from December 6 and 13, 2021 meetings and consider correspondence requests for letters of support.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2063, 2022: housekeeping amendments to cannabis production facility rules, first and second reading and referral to public hearing
• Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2064, 2022 for Lotus Ventures Inc. at 4861 Grandview Flats Road South: permit a cannabis production facility up to 4,800m2, first and second reading and referral to public hearing
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2054, 2021: first, second and third reading
• Building Step Code Transition Amendment Bylaw No. 2057, 2022: first, second and third reading
• Armstrong-Spallumcheen Intermunicipal Fire Services Amendment Bylaw No. 2062, 2022: three options presented for first, second and third reading

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Spallumcheen Council is holding a Special Council Meeting on Monday, January 17, 2022, immediately following the Committee of the Whole. The agenda calls for Council to convene in closed session under sections 90.1(g) litigation or potential litigation, (i) legal advice, and (k) proposed services of the Community Charter, then reconvene in open session. The remaining agenda items — business arising from minutes, petitions and delegations, reports, correspondence, bylaws, new business, question period, announcements, and declassified matters — are listed as headings with no details provided. The only substantive content in the agenda is the closed-session resolution and the adjournment recommendation.

• Closed session proposed under Community Charter sections 90.1(g) litigation or potential litigation, (i) legal advice, and (k) proposed services
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 4144 Spallumcheen Way, Spallumcheen BC
• Meeting scheduled immediately following the Committee of the Whole on Monday, January 17, 2022
• Agenda includes a question period and a declassified matters from in camera item
• No bylaws, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda