Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake) public meetings in 2023

Shuswap Watershed Council

The Council is meeting to approve revised budgets for communications and the wetland strategy for 2023/24. Members will also consider a vote to increase the Water Quality Grant Program budget. The session includes reports on invasive mussels and guest presentations on water quality.

• Financial vote to increase the Water Quality Grant Program budget
• Financial vote to approve revised 2023/24 communications budget
• Financial vote to approve revised 2023/24 wetland strategy budget
• Guest presentation from White Lake Residents’ Association on water quality monitoring
• Research proposal from Margot Webster on Floating Treatment Wetlands

Advisory Planning Commissions

The Electoral Area B Advisory Planning Commission is reviewing a request to change the Official Community Plan designation and zoning for 4762 Airport Way. The applicant proposes changing the land use from Small Holdings to Resort Commercial to allow for tourist lodging.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 850-20
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 851-30
• Proposed development of a 6-bedroom lodge and 4 tourist cabins
• Proposed owner/operator dwelling unit at 4762 Airport Way

Advisory Planning Commissions

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is proposing amendments to its Official Community Plans to provide clearer and more consistent Development Permit Area (DPA) guidelines. The changes affect Electoral Areas B, C, D (Ranchero-Deep Creek only), E, and G, but not Electoral Area A or municipalities. The Advisory Planning Commission is reviewing the proposal and will provide input before the Board considers first reading.

• Proposed amendments to Development Permit Area guidelines in five OCPs
• Affects Electoral Areas B, C, D (Ranchero-Deep Creek only), E, and G
• Does not apply to Electoral Area A (Rural Golden) or municipalities
• Input will inform further changes before Board consideration of first reading

Shuswap Watershed Council

The Shuswap Watershed Council is meeting to receive updates from program managers, including financial reports and a revised budget, and to discuss the upcoming Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) voter assent process for the watershed service. They will also identify advocacy priorities for the Union of BC Municipalities convention and consider a request from the White Lake Residents' Association. The agenda includes routine adoption of minutes and correspondence, with no old business.

• Year-end financial report for 2022-23 (to March 31, 2023)
• Revised budget for 2023-24
• Discussion on CSRD voter assent process for Shuswap Watershed Council service
• Request from White Lake Residents' Association
• Field tour to Crystal Lake Ranch and Gardom Lake wetland

Advisory Planning Commissions

The Electoral Area B Advisory Planning Commission is reviewing proposed zoning bylaw amendments that would permit Secondary Dwelling Units and increase allowable Accessory Building sizes across Electoral Areas B, C, D, E, F, and G. The changes respond to Housing Needs Assessments showing a lack of affordable housing and a need for more housing types. The commission is discussing these proposals at this meeting.

• Proposed bylaw amendment to permit Secondary Dwelling Units in all areas with zoning bylaws
• Proposed zoning amendments to increase Accessory Building size
• Changes would affect Electoral Areas B, C, D, E, F, and G
• Based on Housing Needs Assessments showing lack of affordable housing
• Accessory buildings include garages, sheds, or workshops

The commission reviewed presentations on proposed bylaw amendments for secondary dwelling units and accessory buildings in Electoral Area B. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the session consisted of information presentations and member questions.

Electoral Area A: Local Area Advisory Committee

The Area A Local Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from the January 24, 2023 meeting. They will hear a delegation from Denise English, Champion for the Golden and Area Community Forest Project, and receive a Director's Report from Director Cathcart. The committee will also receive a CSRD Budget Overview. The next meeting is scheduled for May 30, 2023.

• Delegation: Denise English, Champion for the Golden and Area Community Forest Project
• Directors Report: Director Cathcart to provide update
• CSRD Budget Overview
• Adoption of minutes from January 24, 2023 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for May 30, 2023

Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail Governance Advisory Committee

The Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail Governance Advisory Committee is meeting to provide policy direction on the planning, development, management, and governance of the Rail Trail Corridor. They will review reports, discuss project development and fundraising, and consider recommendations on maintenance standards, agricultural crossings, commercial/industrial licenses, and a policy on non-conforming docks. The meeting includes an in-camera session for solicitor-client privileged advice.

• Recommendation to adopt Rail Trail Standards and apportion maintenance funding: CSRD 46%, RDNO 46%, Splatsin 8%
• Recommendation to adopt a policy and simplified permit process for agricultural crossings
• Recommendation to enter into 25-year commercial/industrial license agreements with adjacent businesses, with option to renew for 25 years, annual fee based on independent valuation, and annual increases per BCCPI
• Recommendation to adopt Policy A-85 on provincially tenured lawfully non-conforming docks in CSRD Area E adjacent to Rail Trail lands
• In-camera session under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter for solicitor-client privileged advice

The Governance Advisory Committee recommended a maintenance funding split based on linear ownership and approved new policy frameworks for agricultural crossings, commercial licenses, and non-conforming docks. The committee also directed staff to revise the Governance Terms-of-Reference as the project enters the construction phase.

• Recommended maintenance funding split: CSRD 46%, RDNO 46%, and Splatsin 8% (Carried 1 opposed)
• Recommended adoption of Rail Trail Maintenance Standards (Carried by consensus)
• Recommended adoption of agricultural access policy and simplified permit process (Carried by consensus)
• Recommended 25-year Commercial/Industrial License Agreements for existing adjacent businesses (Carried by consensus)
• Recommended adoption of Policy A-85 for lawfully non-conforming docks in CSRD Area E (Carried by consensus)
• Recommended amending Upland Consent/Crossing Agreements for docks to a 10-year term (Carried 1 opposed)
• Approved revised Governance Terms-of-Reference development by CAOs and staff (Carried 1 opposed)
• Received Technical Operational Committee report and Amenity & Sign Standards (Carried by consensus)

Electoral Area A: Local Area Advisory Committee

The Area A Local Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a delegation from Community Economic Development on housing, receive the director's report, and discuss the Golden and Area A Aquatic Centre and the CSRD budget process. The agenda is largely routine, with no decisions scheduled beyond adopting the agenda and minutes.

• Delegation: Jill Dewtie, Executive Director, CED, on housing
• Director's report from Director Cathcart
• Golden and Area A Aquatic Centre update
• CSRD budget process discussion

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes and accepted the January 2023 Director's Report. The session included updates on the Aquatic Centre fundraising and a presentation from Golden Community Economic Development regarding local business and childcare initiatives.

• Adopted January 24, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted October 27, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Accepted January 2023 Area A Directors Report (Carried)