Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake) public meetings in 2022

Shuswap Watershed Council

The Shuswap Watershed Council is meeting to receive updates from program managers, hear about the Salmon Arm Water Pollution Control Centre upgrade, and review a water quality report for the Salmon River. They will also consider a partnership request from Thompson Rivers University and approve their 2023-24 meeting schedule.

• Update on Salmon Arm Water Pollution Control Centre upgrade
• Presentation on Salmon River Water Quality Assessment Report
• Request for partnership support for Adams River watershed glacier study
• Correspondence on watercraft pump-out facilities, algal bloom, and invasive mussels
• Financial update to end of Q2 2022

Shuswap Emergency Program Executive Committee

The Shuswap Emergency Program Executive Committee is meeting to approve the agenda, elect a chair and vice chair, adopt minutes from April 20, 2022, and receive an overview and updates on the program, including hazard risk assessments, emergency planning, and specific risks like Wiseman Creek debris flow and Newsome Creek erosion. The meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2022, from 9 AM to 11 AM, with the next meeting set for April 4, 2023.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Overview of Hazard Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (HRVA)
• Update on Wiseman Creek post-wildfire debris flow risk
• Update on Newsome Creek erosion and slope instability risk
• Update on Gateway slope instability

The Committee approved the 2023 SEP Budget, which includes the purchase of a fourth Structural Protection Unit (SPU) and planning for a storage facility at the Milfoil Storage Yard. The meeting also included updates on emergency preparedness, wildfire activity, and the status of the Shuswap Lake Watch website.

• Approved 2023 SEP Budget (Carried)
• Elected A. Harrison as Chair (Acclamation)
• Elected Director Martin as Vice Chair (Acclamation)
• Adopted April 20, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting agenda (Carried)

Electoral Area A: Local Area Advisory Committee

The Area A Local Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates from CSRD staff and the Alternate Director, including on elections, the Golden and Area A Aquatic Centre, Highway 1 and 95 construction, the Thomas Road cell tower, and the Co-op radio/Lion's Den. The agenda is primarily informational with no decisions listed beyond adopting the agenda and minutes.

• Golden and Area A Aquatic Centre next steps
• Highway 1 construction update
• Highway 95 update
• Thomas Road cell tower update
• Co-op radio / Lion's Den

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 18, 2020. Director Cathcart appointed an Alternate Director and committed to inquiring about Crown Land access and rural road paving. Other items discussed included funding for the Aquatic Centre and Highway 1 construction.

• Adopted October 27, 2022 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted February 18, 2020 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Appointed Pearson Farnsworth as Alternate Director
• Adjourned meeting (Carried)

Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee

The Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a five-year effectiveness review of the Solid Waste Management Plan, a dispute resolution document, and high-level plans for a full review. They will also review 2022 activities and 2023 plans, including budget initiatives, and hear updates from member municipalities.

• Five-year Solid Waste Management Plan effectiveness review
• Dispute resolution document
• High-level plans for full SWMP review
• 2022 activities overview: recycling initiatives, studies, site improvements
• 2023 budget initiative highlights and projects

The Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee approved a complete and in-depth review of the CSRD's Solid Waste Management Plan, to commence in 2023 and be completed by 2025. The decision followed a presentation by Morrison Hershfield on the Five-Year Effectiveness Review, which recommended the full review. The committee also received updates on 2022 solid waste activities across multiple wastesheds, including new food waste compost facilities, landfill closures, and contract renewals.

• Approved full review of Solid Waste Management Plan to commence in 2023 (carried)
• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes from May 2, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Advisory Planning Commissions

The Electoral Area B Advisory Planning Commission is reviewing a 3-year Temporary Use Permit application for a 4-bedroom vacation rental at 1975 Westerburg Road, South Revelstoke. The property owners also plan to use the attached 2-bedroom secondary suite as their own residence. The commission will consider the application and provide advice before the Regional Board decides on November 24, 2022.

• Temporary Use Permit No. 850-16 for a 4-bedroom year-round vacation rental at 1975 Westerburg Road
• Property zoned RR2 – Rural Residential, where vacation rentals are not currently permitted
• Conditions include confirmation of adequate sewerage and water systems for 6 bedrooms
• Parking requirement: 6 spaces (4 for vacation rental, 2 for secondary dwelling)
• Standard conditions: max 8 guests, quiet hours 10 PM–6 AM, one sign, no parking on Airport Way

The Advisory Planning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend approval of a 3-year Temporary Use Permit for a 4-bedroom vacation rental at 1975 Westerburg Road, subject to the property owner providing satisfactory reports on septic capacity and water quality. The dissenting member cited lack of information on those reports and concerns about vacation rental density in the area.

• Recommended approval of Temporary Use Permit 850-16 for a 4-bedroom vacation rental at 1975 Westerburg Road, pending septic and water reports (4-1)

Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail Governance Advisory Committee

The Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail Governance Advisory Committee is meeting to review project updates, fundraising, and grant applications. A key recommendation would direct member boards and councils to apply for BC and federal grants to complete the final section of the trail to Armstrong (km 42.6-50.4). The meeting also includes a presentation on Splatsin and Secwepemc history and values.

• Recommendation to apply for BC Active Transportation and Federal Active Transportation Infrastructure Fund grants for final rail trail section to Armstrong (km 42.6-50.4)
• Capital Funding Campaign Update
• Grant updates including Federal Active Transportation Fund (Infrastructure Canada)
• Technical Operational Committee report on project implementation and timeline
• Presentation: 'Unfolding the True Story: Splatsin & Secwepemc History, Values, & Interests'

Advisory Planning Commissions

The Electoral Area F Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to receive training, elect officers, and review two land-use applications. They will consider amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to allow a residential and commercial subdivision on Squilax-Anglemont Road, and a Temporary Use Permit for a vacation rental guest cottage at 2600 Eckerman Road in Magna Bay.

• OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 830-23 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 825-43 for properties at 4105-4137 Squilax-Anglemont Road
• Temporary Use Permit TUP830-15 for a 3-year year-round vacation rental of a guest cottage at 2600 Eckerman Road, Magna Bay
• Election of APC officers (Secretary position vacant)
• APC training session

Electoral Area A: Local Area Advisory Committee

The Area A Local Advisory Committee reappointed Craig Chapman as Chair and Doug Whiting as Vice Chair, both by unanimous vote. The committee also adopted the agenda and the minutes from February 18, 2020. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of procedural appointments and staff updates on topics like the Golden Landfill, parks, mosquito control, and the pool.

• Reappointed Craig Chapman as Chair (carried)
• Appointed Doug Whiting as Vice Chair (carried)
• Adopted the June 28, 2022 agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted the February 18, 2020 meeting minutes (carried)

Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee

The Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee met to review the 2021 annual activities and 2022 budget initiatives. Morrison Hershfield Engineering presented an overview of the project to provide the Capital Regional District with a five-year Solid Waste Management Plan effectiveness review, a dispute resolution document, and high-level plans for a full review. Representatives from member municipalities also provided updates on their local waste management activities.

• Presentation on the five-year Solid Waste Management Plan effectiveness review
• Overview of 2021 recycling initiatives, studies, and site improvements
• Highlights of 2022 budget initiatives and projects
• Updates from member municipalities on local waste management activities

The Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee met to review the Solid Waste Management Plan effectiveness and hear updates on 2021/2022 initiatives. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the agenda and previous minutes; the meeting was informational.

• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes from November 23, 2021 meeting (carried)

Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail Governance Advisory Committee

The Governance Advisory Committee for the Sicamous-to-Armstrong Rail Trail will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, elect a chair and vice-chairs, and receive reports on finances, technical operations, and funding. They will also hear a presentation on Splatsin and Secwepemc history and an in-camera update from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure regarding Highway 97A development. The meeting is largely procedural, with decisions limited to adopting the agenda and minutes and electing officers.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chairs
• Presentation: Splatsin & Secwepemc History, Values, & Interests (pending)
• In-camera presentation from Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure on Hwy 97A Development
• Financial update: final Development Phase report for BCRDP (Jan 27, 2022)
• Funding strategy updates: Capital Campaign and Federal Active Transportation Fund grant

The Governance Advisory Committee supported Splatsin submitting an application to the federal Active Transportation Fund for up to $12.539 million to construct the rail trail from km 0.0 in Sicamous to Stepney Cross Road at km 42.6. The committee also recommended the CSRD and RDNO boards endorse a letter of support for the application. A separate motion to support the District of Sicamous's application for a planning grant for a pedestrian bridge over the Sicamous Narrows was tabled until the next meeting.

• Supported Splatsin's ATF application for km 0.0-42.6 rail trail construction (consensus)
• Recommended CSRD and RDNO boards endorse letter of support for ATF application (consensus)
• Tabled support for District of Sicamous pedestrian bridge planning grant (majority, 1 opposed)
• Elected Kukpi7 Doug Thomas as Chair, Rhona Martin and Kevin Acton as Co-Vice Chairs (acclamation)
• Approved agenda and adopted Jan 7, 2022 minutes (consensus)
• Received final financial and progress reports for BC Rural Dividend Program (consensus)
• Approved moving GAC meetings back to in-person with hybrid option (consensus)
• Approved scheduling GAC meetings two weeks before partner board meetings (consensus)

Shuswap Watershed Council

The Shuswap Watershed Council will review and approve the December 2021 meeting summary, receive correspondence about a $5,000 grant, and discuss old business including draft summaries from advisory groups. They will also consider approving Water Quality Grant applications, the 2022/23 workplan and budget, and a draft submission to the Province's Water Security Strategy. The meeting is virtual via Zoom on March 9, 2022.

• Approval of Water Quality Grant applications
• Approval of 2022/23 workplan and budget
• Draft submission to Province's Water Security Strategy and Fund Discussion Paper
• Correspondence re: $5,000 grant from RDNO
• Financial update to end of third quarter (April 1 - Dec 31, 2021)