REGIONAL DISTRICT OF OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN BOARD of DIRECTORS MEETING

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1 APPROVED APRIL 20, 2017 REGIONAL DISTRICT OF OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN BOARD of DIRECTORS MEETING Minutes of the Board Meeting of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) Board of Directors held at 11:02 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017 in the Boardroom, 101 Martin Street, Penticton, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair K. Kozakevich, Electoral Area E Vice Chair M. Bauer, Village of Keremeos Director K. Maynard, Alt. Town of Princeton Director T. Boot, District of Summerland Director M. Brydon, Electoral Area F Director G. Bush, Electoral Area B Director B. Coyne, Electoral Area H Director R. Mayer, Alt. Electoral Area G Director R. Hovanes, Town of Oliver MEMBERS ABSENT: Director E. Christensen, Electoral Area G STAFF PRESENT: B. Newell, Chief Administrative Officer C. Malden, Manager of Legislative Services Director A. Jakubeit, City of Penticton Director H. Konanz, City of Penticton Director A. Martin, City of Penticton Director S. McKortoff, Town of Osoyoos Director M. Pendergraft, Electoral Area A Director J. Sentes, City of Penticton Director T. Schafer, Electoral Area C Director T. Siddon, Electoral Area D Director P. Waterman, District of Summerland Director F. Armitage, Town of Princeton A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA RECOMMENDATION 1 (Unweighted Corporate Vote Simple Majority) IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED THAT the Agenda for the RDOS Board Meeting of April 6, 2017 be adopted Consent Agenda Corporate Issues a. Environment and Infrastructure Committee March 16, 2017 THAT the Minutes of the March 16, 2017 Environment and Infrastructure Committee be received. b. Planning and Development Committee March 16, 2017 THAT the Minutes of the March 16, 2017 Planning and Development Committee be received. c. RDOS Regular Board Meeting March 16, 2017 THAT the minutes of the March 16, 2017 RDOS Regular Board Meeting be adopted. d. Area B Parks and Recreation Commission March 14, 2017 THAT the Minutes of the March 14, 2017 Area B Parks and Recreation Commission be received. e. Area F Parks and Recreation Commission February 2, 2017 THAT the Minutes of the February 2, 2017 Area F Parks and Recreation Commission be received.

2 Board of Directors Meeting April 6, 2017 f. Kaleden Parks and Recreation Commission (AGM) January 17, 2017 THAT the Minutes of the January 17, 2017 Kaleden Parks and Recreation Commission Annual General Meeting be received. g. Kaleden Parks and Recreation Commission January 17, 2017 THAT the Minutes of the January 17, 2017 Kaleden Parks and Recreation Commission be received. h. Kaleden Parks and Recreation Commission February 21, 2017 THAT the Minutes of the February 21, 2017 Kaleden Parks and Recreation Commission be received. i. Similkameen Recreation Commission (AGM) January 24, 2017 THAT the Minutes of the January 24, 2017 Similkameen Recreation Commission Annual General Meeting be received. j. Similkameen Recreation Commission January 24, 2017 THAT the Minutes of the January 24, 2017 Similkameen Recreation Commission be received. k. Similkameen Recreation Commission February 28, 2017 THAT the Minutes of the February 28, 2017 Similkameen Recreation Commission be received. l. Naramata Water Advisory Committee March 14, 2017 THAT the Minutes of the March 14, 2017 Naramata Water Advisory Committee be received. m. Oliver Parks & Recreation Society Appointment i. Letter from Town of Oliver dated March 22, 2017 THAT the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen replace Petra Veintimilla with Larry Schwartzenberger as the Oliver council representative on the Oliver Parks & Recreation Society; and, THAT the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen replace Jack Bennest with Petra Veintimilla as the Oliver Alternate on the Oliver Parks & Recreation Society. RECOMMENDATION 2 (Unweighted Corporate Vote Simple Majority) IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED THAT the Consent Agenda Corporate Issues be adopted. -

3 Board of Directors Meeting April 6, 2017 B. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Building Inspection 1. Building Bylaw Amendment a. Bylaw No , 2017 Housekeeping amendments to align the demolition permit requirements set out in the Building Bylaw with the Public Works Application for Demolition and Renovation Waste. RECOMMENDATION 3 (Unweighted Corporate Vote 2/3 Majority) THAT Bylaw No , 2017 Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Building Amendment Bylaw be read a first, second and third time and be adopted. - C. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Rural Land Use Matters 1. Regional Context Statement Town of Osoyoos a. Town of Osoyoos Bylaw No , 2017 The Town of Osoyoos has requested acceptance of their new Regional Context Statement that is based on the newly updated Regional Growth Strategy. RECOMMENDATION 4 (Unweighted Participants Vote Simple Majority) Participants: District of Summerland, City of Penticton, Town of Oliver, Town of Osoyoos, Electoral Areas A, C, D, E and F THAT the Board of Directors accept the Town of Osoyoos Regional Context Statement; AND THAT staff are directed to advise the Town of Osoyoos of this resolution in accordance with Section 448(2) of the Local Government Act.

4 Board of Directors Meeting April 6, Floodplain Exemption Application J. LeComte, st Street, Osoyoos, Electoral Area A a. Rock Glen Consulting Ltd. Flood Protection Report dated February 16, 2017 To reduce the requirement that the floor of a dwelling unit be 1.0 metre above natural ground elevation to 0.0 metres, in order to facilitate the construction of a new single detached dwelling. RECOMMENDATION 5 (Unweighted Rural Vote Simple Majority) THAT the Board of Directors approve a floodplain exemption for Lot 5, Plan KAP8741, DL 2450s, SDYD, in order to permit the development of a single detached dwelling containing a floor located less than 1.0 metre above natural ground elevation, subject to the following condition: i) a statutory covenant is registered on title in order to: a) save harmless the Regional District against any damages as a result of a flood occurrence; and b) secure the recommendations contained within the flood hazard assessment report prepared by Amber LeComte (P.Eng.) of Rock Glen Consulting Limited, dated February 16, Floodplain Exemption Application B. Forbes, 3376 Coalmont Road, Tulameen, Electoral Area H a. Rock Glen Consulting Ltd. Flood Protection Report dated March 13, 2017 b. Rock Glen Consulting Ltd. Flood Protection Report Addendum dated March 27, 2017 To facilitate the construction of a new single detached dwelling. RECOMMENDATION 6 (Unweighted Rural Vote Simple Majority) THAT the Board of Directors approve a floodplain exemption for District Lot 1790, YDYD, and Parcel A (DD F), District Lot 274, YDYD, in order to permit the development of a single detached dwelling containing a habitable area located less than 1.5 metres above the designated flood construction level, within 15.0 metres of the natural boundary of a watercourse and 0.0 metres above the natural ground elevation at any point on the perimeter of the building, subject to the following condition: i) a statutory covenant is registered on title in order to: a) save harmless the Regional District against any damages as a result of a flood occurrence; and b) secure the recommendations contained within the flood hazard assessment report, dated March 13, 2017, and Addendum dated March 27, 2017, prepared by Paul Glen (P.Eng.) of Rock Glen Consulting Limited.

5 Board of Directors Meeting April 6, Zoning Bylaw Amendment R. & K. Kildaw, 2011 Green Mountain Road, Electoral Area D a. Bylaw No , 2017 b. Responses Received To rezone the subject property in order to facilitate a two lot subdivision of the subject property that will result in an approximately 8.0 ha new parcel and 12.5 ha remainder parcel. RECOMMENDATION 7 (Unweighted Rural Vote 2/3 Majority) THAT Bylaw No , 2017, Electoral Area D Zoning Amendment Bylaw be read a third time and adopted. - Opposed: Director Brydon 5. Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment M. Ingraham & S. Nelson, 170 Sunnybrook Drive, Okanagan Falls, Electoral Area D a. Subdivision Picture b. Bylaw No , 2017 c. Bylaw No , 2016 To allow for the subdivision of two new lots. RECOMMENDATION 8 (Unweighted Rural Vote Simple Majority) THAT Bylaw No , 2017, Electoral Area D-2 Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw and Bylaw No , 2017, Electoral Area D-2 Zoning Amendment Bylaw be read a first and second time and proceed to a public hearing; AND THAT the Board of Directors considers the process, as outlined in the report from the Chief Administrative Officer dated April 6, 2017, to be appropriate consultation for the purpose of Section 475 of the Local Government Act; AND THAT, in accordance with Section 477 of the Local Government Act, the Board of Directors has considered Amendment Bylaw No , 2017, in conjunction with its Financial and applicable Waste Management Plans. RECOMMENDATION 9 (Unweighted Corporate Vote Simple Majority) THAT the holding of the public hearing be delegated to Director Siddon or delegate; AND THAT staff schedule the date, time, and place of the public hearing in consultation with Director Siddon; AND THAT staff give notice of the public hearing in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act.

6 Board of Directors Meeting April 6, 2017 D. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Award of Contract for Campbell Mountain Sanitary Landfill Operation Services a. RDOS Request for Proposals Sanitary Landfill Operations Services Campbell Mountain and/or Oliver dated February 22, 2017 RECOMMENDATION 10 (Weighted Corporate Vote Majority) THAT the Board of Directors approve the award and execution of a five year contract for operations at the Campbell Mountain Sanitary Landfill to SSG Holdings Ltd. as described in the Sanitary Landfill Operations Services Request for Proposals. 2. Award of Contract for Oliver Sanitary Landfill Operation Services a. RDOS Request for Proposals Sanitary Landfill Operations Services Campbell Mountain and/or Oliver dated February 22, 2017 RECOMMENDATION 11 (Weighted Corporate Vote Majority) THAT the Board of Directors approve the award and execution of a five year contract for operations at the Oliver Sanitary Landfill to B&B Group Ventures Inc. as described in the Sanitary Landfill Operations Services Request for Proposals Purchase of Public Works Vehicles a. RDOS Vehicle Replacement Guideline Scoring Sheet dated March 23, 2017 To ensure the Public Works Operations have reliable and cost effective vehicles to perform the work at the various facilities throughout the Regional District. RECOMMENDATION 12 (Weighted Corporate Vote Majority) THAT the Board of Directors approve an expenditure from the Deposit Vehicle Replacement account for the purchase of three fleet vehicles for Public Works operations up to the maximum amount of $115,000. -

7 Board of Directors Meeting April 6, 2017 E. LEGISLATIVE SERVICES 1. Lower Similkameen Community Forest Corporation a. Letter from Alternate Director Meyer b. Summary of Costs RECOMMENDATION 13 (Weighted Corporate Vote Majority) THAT the Board of Directors withdraw the Regional District participation in the Lower Similkameen Community Forests Ltd ( Ltd ) and the Lower Similkameen Community Forest Limited Partnership ( LLP ) and transfer its interest to the Lower Similkameen Indian Band Business Trust. THAT, in accordance with the Declaration of Trust signed by the Electoral Area G Director on December 11, 2014, the Electoral Area G Director be instructed to execute all documents requiring his signature to transfer the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen s interest in the Lower Similkameen Community Forest Ltd; and further, THAT should the Electoral Area G Director not execute the required documents, the Board of Directors authorize the transfer of legal interest in the shares registered in the name of EIef Christensen to the Chair of the Board of Directors. Opposed: Directors Mayer, Bush 2. Corcelettes Estate Winery Ltd. Structural Alterations & Picnic Area Endorsement a. RDOS Liquor Licensing Policy No RECOMMENDATION 14 (Unweighted Corporate Vote Simple Majority) THAT the Board of Directors advise the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch that it will not provide comment on Corcelettes Estate Winery s application for a Manufacturing Facility Structural Change endorsement; AND THAT the Board of Directors will not provide comment on Corcelettes Estate Winery Picnic Area endorsement. The meeting recessed at 12:13 p.m. for lunch The meeting reconvened at 12:35 p.m.

8 Board of Directors Meeting April 6, Harker s Organics Rustic Roots Winery Winery Lounge & Picnic Area Endorsement a. RDOS Liquor Licensing Policy No b. Applicant Letter of Intent RECOMMENDATION 15 (Unweighted Corporate Vote Simple Majority) THAT the Board of Directors advise the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch that it will not provide comment on Harker s Organics Rustic Roots application for a winery lounge endorsement; AND THAT the Board of Directors will not provide comment on Harker Organics Rustic Roots Picnic Area endorsement. 4. Inclusion BC Help Canada Celebrate Canada 150 Inclusively Grant Program a. Letter from Inclusion BC dated February 17, 2017 b. RDOS Staff Report dated March 2, 2017 Inclusion BC is requesting every municipality in the province to make a $1, contribution towards their Help Celebrate Canada 150 Inclusively grant program. RECOMMENDATION 16 (Weighted Corporate Vote Simple Majority) THAT the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen provide a $1,000 contribution to Inclusion BC s Help Celebrate Canada 150 Inclusively grant program, to be funded through the General Government budget Board of Variance Appointment RECOMMENDATION 17 (Unweighted Corporate Vote Simple Majority) THAT the Board of Directors appoint Larry James to the Board of Variance to serve until December 31, F. CAO REPORTS 1. Verbal Update G. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Chair s Report

9 Board of Directors Meeting April 6, Directors Motions a. Quagga/Zebra Mussel Resolution Federation of Canadian Municipalities AGM (Bauer) RECOMMENDATION 18 (Unweighted Corporate Vote Simple Majority) Whereas alien species introduction into the ecosystems of Canadian waterways are the leading cause of loss of biodiversity and water quality; and, Whereas affected regions suffer major remediation costs and economic losses; and, Whereas the movement of infested watercrafts are not limited to border crossings but increasingly move across unprotected provincial boundaries; Now Therefore be it Resolved that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) seek funding from the Federal Government to match provincial funding directed to enhance prevention measures halting the movement of invasive mussels into Canadian waterways. b. Fortis Electrical Rates (Knodel) RECOMMENDATION 19 (Unweighted Corporate Vote Simple Majority) WHEREAS the cost of the Conservation Rate on Fortis Electric customers has been extremely onerous over the past winter; and WHEREAS this high rate has had a devastating social impact on the disabled and retired on fixed income, lower income families; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen send a letter to the Premier, the B.C. Utilities Commission and the opposition parties supporting the removal of the Conservation Rate entrenched in the Fortis Rate Order. 3. Board Members Verbal Update H. ADJOURNMENT By consensus, the meeting adjourned at 1:04 p.m.

10 Board of Directors Meeting April 6, 2017 APPROVED: CERTIFIED CORRECT: K. Kozakevich RDOS Board Chair B. Newell Corporate Officer