THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM KALAVISTA NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMITTEE MEETING

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1 THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM KALAVISTA NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,2009 IN THE MUNICIPAL HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 9901 KALAMALKA ROAD, COLDSTREAM, BC 4:30 PM AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Page 1 a. Adoption of the Minutes of the Kalavista Neighbourhood Committee held Tuesday, August 4, BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES Page 9 a. Status of action taken by Council regarding Kalavista Neighbourhood Committee's Resolution No. KNC2QQ9-017, passed at the Kalavista Neighbourhood Committee meeting held July 6, 2009 Resolution No. REG , of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, held July 13, 2009 Letter to Al McNiven, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture, dated July 14, 2009 b. Committee Drafted Response to those who have Written to Council Expressing Concerns over the Kalavista Boat Launch Chairman will provide a verbal update. c. Neighbourhood Plan for the Kalavista Neighbourhood Area Committee to discuss. Page 11 d. Update on the Dragon Boat Festival Letter to Al McNiven, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture, dated August 11,2009 Staff will provide a verbal report regarding Resolution No. KNC , passed at the Kalavista Neighbourhood Committee meeting held August 4, 2009.

2 Kalavista Neighbourhood Committee Agenda September 8, 2009 Page 2 of 2 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Luncheon with Inspector Burgess Chairman will provide a verbal report. b. Status on Lagoon Options Staff will provide a verbal update. 5. ADJOURNMENT NEXT MEETING: Monday, October 5, 2009

3 THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM Minutes of the Kalavista Neighbourhood Committee Held Monday, August 4,2009 in the Coldstream Municipal Hall 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC CALL TO ORDER: PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Chairman Hladun called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm Councillor Enns D. Anderson N. Hladun R. Mackay Mayor Garlick F. Ryan L. Spraggs Councillors Besso and Ki>s K. Austin, Recording SecivLin. C. Broderick, Director of Development Services M. Stamhuis, Chief Administrative Officer 7 persons in the gal k 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Anderson, seconded by Vackay, THAT the agenda for the meeting of the Kalavista Neighbourhood Commitlee be approved with the following additions to Item 4.c: -I.e.. - Notice re: Kalavista Boat Launch Users \- from Andrew Condin, dated August 1,2009 N -^ from Ian Stuart, dated August 4,2009 -< from Ross MacDougall, dated August 2,2009 Mc :.\C2:.'*I

4 Minutes of a Meeting of the Kalavista Neighbourhood Committee August 4,2009 Page 2 of7 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Adoption of the Minutes of the Kalavista Neighbourhood Committee held Monday, July 6,2009 Moved by Mackay, seconded by Anderson, THAT the minutes of the Kalavista Neighbourhood Committee Meeting, held Monday, July 6,2009, be adopted as circulated. No. KNC CAMMED 3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES a. Search and Rescue to Appear as a Deleynuon Coralie Nairn, representing Vernon Search and Rescue, provided the committee with an overview of the role of Search and Rescue in the community and in particular, their work with incidents on Kalamalka Lake. Ms. Nairn provided the following statistics for call outs to Kalamalka Lake: calls totaling 80 man hours calls totaling" 190 man hours call totaling 150 man hours (drowning incident) calls to date totaling 1,200 man hours Ms. Nairn noted that recovery of drowning victims could take several man hours for each incident as shown in She indicated that Kalamalka Lake was a very busy lake and that Vernon Search and Rescue had patrolled the lake twice this year. She further explained that while they were able to check boaters for appropriate equipment and safety gear, they were not able enforce legislated regulations. Enfajpement of regulations was the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation ana the RCMP. She indicated that the Vernon RCMP had a Zodiac boat which alternated patrols on both Kalamalka Lake and Okanagan Lake and that Vernon Search and Rescue lad a good working relationship with the local RCMP detachment. Councillor Besso joined the meeting at 4:40 pm. With respect to the recent fire in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park, Ms. Nairn reported that Vernon Search and Rescue assisted by clearing the lake of approximately 70 boaters within 45 minutes and monitored the shoreline for hikers. She noted that in situations that require the removal of boaters from the lake the task can be difficult and there was frustration due to the congestion created at the boat launches as boaters were directed off the lake. 2

5 Minutes of a Meeting of the Kalavista Neighbourhood Committee August 4,2009 Page 3 of7 Ms. Nairn indicated that Vernon Search and Rescue had identified some ongoing concerns such as boaters coming into boat launches too fast and speeding near the shoreline and close to swimmers. The Committee asked for suggestions as to what the community could do to improve safety on the lake and around the boat launches and how to assist Vernon Search and Rescue in their efforts when they are called to an incident at the Lake. Ms. Nairn suggested that the swimming areas be marked off In ihe lake to prevent boaters from coming too close to the shore. Access to washrooms along the shore line was a problem, since there was only one at the boat launch, she had noticed boaters were beaching their boats to go into Alexander's or Kal Store. She also suggested that the area south of the lagoon channel would make' an excellent command post for their team and would alleviate their need to be at the Kalavista Boat Launch, reducing congestion when removing boats from the lake. b. Status of action taken by Council regarding Kalavista Neighbourhood Committee's Resolution No. KNC , passed at the Kalavista Neighbourhood Committee meeting held July 6, 2009 This item was deferred to the next meeting of the Committee. c. Update on the Boat Launch Hours of Operation Chair Hladun commented that the Kalavista Boat Launch was being opened on time at 7:00 am for three days and then on the fourth day the launch was not opened until 8:35 am. He further noted that the days thereafter, the launch was being opened anywhere from 20 to 35 minutes late. The Chief Administrative Officer indicated that Greater Vernon Services had been made aware of the situation and would be contacting the City of Vernon to request they put their contractor on notice. He assured the Committee that complaints with respect to the boat launch opening in a timely manner were being tajcen very seriously. NEw f BUSINESS a. Kalavista Boat Launch Letters & s to Receive as Information Only Notice re: Kalavista Boat Launch Users from Andrew Condin, dated August 1, from Ian Stuart, dated August 4, from Ross MacDougall, dated August 2, from Ross MacDougall, dated July 12, 2009 Letter from Vivian Merchant, dated July 18, from Kathy Johnson, dated July 21, 2009

6 Minutes of a Meeting of the Kalavista Neighbourhood Committee August 4,2009 Page 4 of7 from Deb Sigaty, dated July 21, from Glen and Susan Weldon, dated July 20, from John Ruscheinski, dated July 20, from Lynn Spraggs, dated July 17, s from Sandi and Jim Walowski, dated July 12 and 13, from Nisbet Patfield, dated July 12, from Al Turgeon, dated July 12, from Ralph Eggins, dated July 12, from Brent Vinoly, dated July 11, 2009 Moved by Enns, seconded by Anderson, THAT the Notice re: Kalavista Boat Launch Users - -nail'vom Andrew Condin, dated August 1,2009, the mail from Ian Stuart, dated August 4,2009, the from Ross MacDougallj dated August 2, 2009, the from Ross MacDougall, dated July 12,,-2009, the letter from Vivian Merchant, dated ^J-uly 18,2009, the emjiil from Kathy Johnson, dated July 21,2009,'the from Qeb Sigaty, dated July 21, 2009, the from Glen knd Susan Weldon, dated July 20, 2009, the from John Ruscheinski,-Hated July 20,2009, the from Lynn Spraggs, dated July 17,2009,'the s from Sandi and Jim Walowski, dated July 12 and 13,' 2009, the from Nisbet Patfield, dated July 12 %^0J)9, the N from Al Turgeon, dated July 12,2009, the fromi Kalph Eggins, dated July 12,2009 and the from Brent Vinoly^ dated July 11,2009, regarding Kalavista Boat Launch, be received fovinformation. NO. KNC Chair Hladun advised that he took exception to the points raised in the "Notice to Kalavista Boat Launch Users" that was circulated by an anonymous writer. He indicated that the circular contained several factual error and inaccuracies. The Committee reconfirmed their intention to see the boat launch better managed rather than closed. Discussion ensued as to the best approach for Council to take to respond, fo concerns with respect to the boat launch. vtotpjd by Mackay, seconded by Anderson, THAT the Committee draft a response, for Council's consideration, that could be forwarded to those who have written to Council expressing their concerns with respect to the Kalavista Boat Launch. No, KNC It was agreed that the committee would bring forward a draft at their next meeting on September 8,

7 Minutes of a Meeting of the Kalavista Neighbourhood Committee August 4, 2009 Page 5 of 7 b. Overview of the Official Community Plan for the Kalavista Neighbourhood Area The Director of Development Services provided an overview of the major land uses and current zoning of properties within the identified boundaries of the Kalavista Neighbourhood. He indicated the current uses of the identified properties and answered questions of the Committee. The Director of Development Services suggested that prior to a more detailed discussion of a neighbourhood plan for Kalavista at the ne^fc,ommittes»eeting, the Committee members should take a detailed look at the identified propjjties as well as familiarizing themselves with the C7 and R3 Zonesjn the District!! Zoning Bylaw. He also suggested they pay particular attention to KalairfQka Beach and parking lot, the Alexander's property and the land between Kidston Road and Kirkland Drive. c. Recap of the Dragon Boat Festival held July 25 & The Director of Development Services advised the Committee that the Dragon Boat Festival organizers had approached Greater Vernon Services with a request to enter into a five (5) year agreement to host the Dragon Boat Festival on Kalamalka Lake and Beach. He indicated that Council and Greater Vernon Services would like the Committee's feedback for consideration prior to entering into an agreement with the organizers of the Dragon Boat Festival. The Committee made the following comments and observations: a Increased traffic - there should be more people managing and directing traffic a Excessivenoise from the music in the evenings N Increased garbage in and around the beach area Boats were landing on Kalamalka Lake beach for people to make trips into Alexanders, Kal Beach Store, Concessions, etc. f he Committee questioned the benefit to the community for hosting the event.! he Committee agreed that it would be beneficial to know the whether or not local businesses were positively impacted and whether or not they wished to see the event remain in the District. The Committee did not support a five (5) year agreement and suggested that the year to year agreement should be maintained. It was further agreed that since the festival is a "for profit" event, the District should be reimbursed for any costs incurred to host the festival. It was also suggested that ongoing agreements include some sort of community benefit in the way of a financial contribution that could be used toward community amenities such as trails, paths or lagoon restoration, etc. 5

8 Minutes of a Meeting of the Kalavista Neighbourhood Committee August 4, 2009 Page 6 of7 Moved by Mackay, seconded by Enns, THAT the Committee recommends to Council that staff be requested to canvass the commercial operators in the Kalavista Neighbourhood to provide feedback as to the impact of the Dragon Boat Festival on their business and whether or not they would support the District hosting the event in the future. No. KNC Moved by Anderson, seconded by Hladun, THAT the Committee recommends to Cojihcii that Greater V'ernon Services be advised that the agreement wh ^the Tf ra g 0 n tt&at Festival be maintained as a yearly agreement ftrfiy. ">. No. KNC20Q9-024 Moved by Mackay, seconded by Eisns, THAT the Committee recommends to Council that Greater Vernon Services be advised that all costs associated with the Dragon Boat Festival that are borne by the District of Coldstream, are to be paid for by the Dragon Boat Festival Organization. No. KNC2Q d. Other Moved by Hladun, seconded by Mackay, TIJAT thei,committee recommends to Council that the C : ;"..'.:issidnaires be requested to provide Council with a report or pr:.'seiiiation that would include their observations of the Kalavista 3o:>A L-auneh and parking lot and provide recommendations. No. KNC2009-O26 Moved by Mackay, seconded by Anderson, THAT the Committee recommends to Council that staff be requested to place a traffic counter on Kalavista Drive for the last two weeks of August No. KNC

9 Minutes of a Meeting of the Kalavista Neighbourhood Committee August 4, 2009 Page 7 of7 Moved by Mackay, seconded by Enns, THAT the Committee recommends to Council that the Technical Committee be requested to clarify which violations the RCMP enforces and which violations the District's Bylaw Officer enforces within the District of Coldstream. No. KNC CAMMED 5. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Mackay, seconded by Enns, THAT the meeting of the Kalavista Neighbour HMH' ""ommittee, held Monday, August 4,2009, be adjou; rvi 1, No. KNC The meeting of the Kalavista Neighbourhood Conuniiico.KIJOUIIK\I ;u 0:56 pm. CERTIFIED CORRECT Recording SecrcLin Chair 7

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11 Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council July 13, 2009 Page 12 (4) Kalavista Neighbourhood Committee (Garlick/Enns) Moved by Cochrane, seconded by Enns, THAT Council reaffirm the following resolutions, to be addressed at the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee: (1) Reduce parking lot access to one (across from Alexander's Pub) and request GVAC not install a second gated access. (2) Install no-posts along Kalavista Road to block the second access (i.e., driveway for staging area). (3) Remove the staging area at the southwest corner of the boat-trailer parking lot. (4) Redesign the Kalavista parking lot based on closure of the south entrance and resizing the parking stalls with sufficient space to accommodate vehicles with boat trailers. No. REG

12 DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAi 9901 KALAMALKA ROAD, COLDSTREAM, BC V1B 1L6 Phone (250) Fax (250) File; July 14, 2009 Al McNiven, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture Greater Vernon Services 3 rd Floor Street Vernon BC V1T9P7 Dear Mr. McNiven: Re: Kalavista Boat Launch At their Regular Meeting held July 13, 2009, Council discussed the above and adopted the following resolution: "THAT Council reaffirm the following resolutions, to be addressed at the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee: (i) Reduce parking lot access to one (across from Alexander's Pub) and request GVAC not install a second gated access. (2) Install no-posts along Kalavista Road to block the second access (i.e., driveway for staging area). (3) Remove the staging area at the southwest corner of the boat-trailer parking lot. (4) Redesign the Kalavista parking lot based on closure of the south entrance and resizing the parking stalls with sufficient space to accommodate vehicles with boat trailers." If you have any questions, please fee free to contact the Chief Administrative Officer, Michael Stamhuis, at or by at mstamhuis@district.coldstream.bc.ca. Yours truly, Keri-Ann Austin Municipal Clerk cc M. Stamhuis, Chief Administrative Officer Kalavista Neighbourhood Committee 10 "Rural Living At Its Best"

13 File: August 11, 2009 Al McNiven, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture Greater Vernon Services 3 rd Floor Street Vernon BC V1T9P7 Dear Mr. McNiven: Re: Dragon Boat Festival At their Regular Meeting held August 11, 2009, Council discussed the above and adopted the following resolutions: and; "THAT Greater Vernon Services be advised thai the agreement with the Dragon Boat Festival be maintained as a yearly agreement only. THAT Greater Vernon Services be advised that all costs associated with the Dragon Boat Festival that are borne by the District of Coldstream, are to be paid for by the Dragon Boat Festival Organization." If you have any questions, please fee free to contact the Chief Administrative Officer, Michael Stamhuis, at or by at mstamhuis@district. coldstream. be. ca. Yours truly, Keri-Ann Austin Municipal Clerk cc M. Stamhuis, Chief Administrative Officer Kalavista Neighbourhood Committee Rural Living At Its Best" 11