______TOWN OF OLIVER Regular Open Council Meeting Agenda March 14, 2016, at 7:00 PM Council Chambers
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A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
1. Adoption
C. RISE AND REPORT
1. Release of Closed Meeting Resolution - Verbal report from Mayor Hovanes
D. ADOPTION OF PRIOR MINUTES
1. Minutes of the January 27, 2016 Special Open Meeting 6 - 8 Special Open - 27 Jan 2016 - Minutes
2. Minutes of the February 22, 2016 Regular Meeting 9 - 14 Regular Open Council - 22 Feb 2016 - Minutes
3. Minutes of the March 3, 2016 Special Open Meeting 15 - 16 Special Open - 03 Mar 2016
E. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF PRIOR MINUTES
F. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Minutes of the January 25, 2016 Committee of the Whole 17 - 19 Meeting Committee of the Whole - 25 Jan 2016 - Minutes
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2. Minutes of the April 23, 2015 and January 22, 2016 Airport 20 - 25 Advisory Committee Meetings April 23, 2015 AAC Minutes January 22, 2016 AAC Minutes
3. Minutes of the October 5, 2015 Cemetery Committee Meeting 26 - 27 Oct 5, 2015 Cemetery Committee Minutes
4. Verbal report from the Chairperson of the March 14, 2016 Committee of the Whole meeting
G. WATER MATTERS
1. Irrigation Start Up Dates 28 - 30 - Director of Operations report attached Report - irrigation start dates for 2016
H. DELEGATIONS & PETITIONS
1. Presentation by Aaron McRann, Executive Director 31 - 33 Re: Community Foundation of South Okanagan / Similkameen Vital Signs 2016 Oliver Council Presentation
2. Nora Hunt-Haft, South Okanagan Immigrant & Community 34 - 41 Services Local Immigration Partnership Introduction of the SOS Local Immigration Partnership Council and presentation on the labour market research. Let's Talk Jobs Presentation
I. DEVELOPMENT PERMIT/VARIANCE HEARINGS
1. Development Permit (with variances) 2016-02 42 - 50 - 153 Spruce Avenue - Contract Planner's report attached Staff Report DP with Variances 2016-02
J. BYLAWS
1. Emergency Program Bylaw 1361 51 - 57 - Corporate Officer's report attached
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Emergency Program Bylaw 1361 Report Emergency Program Bylaw 1361
2. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1350.14 (floodplain) 58 - 60 - for adoption Zoning Amendment 1350.14
K. BUSINESS
1. Town Hall Roof Replacement 61 - 63 - Deputy Director of Operations report attached Town Hall Roof Replacement Report Oliver & District Heritage Society Town Hall Roof
2. Temporary Use Permit - South Okanagan Vapes 64 - 67 - Planning Consultant's report attached Staff Report - TUP-2016-04
3. 2016 Board of Variance Appointment 68 - Corporate Officer's report attached Board of Variance Re-Appointment
4. Communities in Bloom Program and Canada 150 Fund 69 - 75 - Corporate Officer's report attached Communities in Bloom 2017 Application
5. South Okanagan Minor Hockey Bantam Tier 3 - Funding Request to attend Provincial Tournament - Verbal report by CAO
6. South Okanagan Transit System - Service Establishment Bylaw 76 - 101 - RDOS report attached South Okanagan Transit Service Establishment Transit Future Plan Okanagan-Similkameen
L. CORRESPONDENCE
1. Correspondence Report 102 - 134 - Corporate Officer's report attached March 14 Correspondence Report
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M. REPORTS
1. Airport Manager Activity Update for February 2016 135 - 136 - Airport manager's report attached APM Feb 2016 Report
2. Building Permit Report for the Month of February 2016 137 - 138 - Report attached Feb 2016 BP Stats
3. Oliver Fire Department Report for the Month of February 2016 139 - 141 - Report attached Fire Department Calls
4. Councillor Schwartzenberger
5. Councillor Doerr
6. Councillor Veintimilla
7. Councillor Bennest
8. Water Councillor Miller
9. Water Councillor Machial
10. Mayor Hovanes
N. UPCOMING MEETINGS
1. Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 4:00 pm - Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 7:00 pm - Regular Meeting Monday, April 11, 2016 at 4:00 pm - Committee of the Whole Meeting Monday, April 11, 2016 at 7:00 pm - Regular Meeting Monday, April 25, 2016 at 4:00 pm - Committee of the Whole Meeting Monday, April 25, 2016 at 7:00 pm - Regular Meeting
O. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD
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This is an opportunity for the audience to ask questions regarding matters discussed during the current meeting.
P. ADJOURNMENT
1. Adjournment
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL OPEN MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF OLIVER HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2016 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
Present: Mayor Hovanes Councillors Doerr, Veintimilla, Schwartzenberger and Bennest Water Councillor Machial Regrets: Water Councillor Miller
Staff: David Svetlichny, Chief Financial Officer / Acting CAO Heather Wilson, Deputy Financial Officer
A CALL TO ORDER AT 2:00 PM
B ADOPTION OF AGENDA
B-1 Adoption
R51/16 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the agenda be adopted as amended to include C-1 Syphon damage at Gallagher Lake. CARRIED
C WATER MATTERS
C-1 Syphon damage at Gallagher Lake - Director of Operations explained the recent damage to the syphon at Gallagher Lake as a result of the landslide. The lowest section is still filled with water, but it is suspect that with the force of the landslide there is a crack. Currently due to safety, Director of Operations is looking for a contractor to go in with a scope to assess the damage. As canal must be up and running April, the repairs are time sensitive.
D BYLAWS
E BUSINESS
E-1 2016 General Operating & Capital Budgets - Chief Financial Officer's report and draft budgets attached
- The Chief Financial Officer explained changes since printing of the budget report: - Purchase of land would result in a $1,000 reduction in tax revenue. - The Fairview roundabout and the airport taxi way did not receive grant approval. - Airport Advisory Committee asked for main gate and crack sealing
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totaling $4,600 that have not been included in the budget.
- The Chief Financial Officer reviewed the general capital budget. - Road Capital percentages were outlined and over the five year plan road percentages were recommended by the Chief Financial Officer be set at general 45%, road capital reserve 5% and gas tax funding 50%. - Clarified that the DCC fund is still collecting funds however there are no eligible projects available to utilize the fund. - Equipment reserves were discussed and the method of how they were accumulated. Staff to look into the possibility of leasing a sweeper rather than purchasing one in 2017.
- The Chief Financial Officer moved on to the operating budget: - Bylaw enforcement was discussed and it was clarified that Parks & Recreation had not allocated any money towards enforcement in the parks. Further discussion with the Mayor and the Manager of Parks will be forthcoming regarding the matter. - The Chief Financial Officer clarified the 100 for extra security hours. Night security was discussed and concerns of the level of security will be passed on to the Corporate Officer.
It was agreed by Council:
That the Spartan sidewalk and curb extensions be allocated $70,000 in 2016 and 2017.
That the new bridge costs of $73,000 be moved to 2018.
That the Street lights – Hillside to Leighton Cres for lights be removed from the five year capital plan.
That $1,000 be placed in budget to close the lane on Station Street to the Highway.
That the crack-sealing and main gate at the airport of $4,600 be added to the budget.
R52/16 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That staff prepare a tax rates bylaw based on a 2.0% increase of overall tax revenue, excluding new construction revenues. CARRIED
Special Open Minutes of January 27, 2016
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F ADJOURNMENT F-1 Adjourn
R53/16 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the meeting be adjourned. CARRIED The meeting was adjourned at 3:46 pm
CERTIFIED AS CORRECT
Mayor Deputy Financial Officer
Special Open Minutes of January 27, 2016
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF OLIVER HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2016 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
Present: Mayor Hovanes Councillors Doerr, Veintimilla, Schwartzenberger and Bennest Water Councillor Miller Regrets: Water Councillor Machial
Staff: D. Svetlichny, Acting CAO D. Vaykovich, Corporate Officer
A CALL TO ORDER AT 7:00 PM
B ADOPTION OF AGENDA
B-1 Adoption
R-63/16 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the agenda be adopted as amended by adding: J-2 - Bike BC and Air Access Programs J-3 - Reconsideration of School Closures in School District #53 J-4 - Appointment of Subdivision Approving Officer CARRIED
C ADOPTION OF PRIOR MINUTES
C-1 Minutes of the February 9, 2016 Public Hearing
R-64/16 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the Minutes of the February 9, 2016 Public Hearing be adopted as amended by changing the statement read by the Mayor to read Section 464 not 890 as per the new updated Local Government Act. CARRIED
C-2 Minutes of the February 9, 2016 Regular Meeting
R-65/16 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the Minutes of the February 9, 2016 Regular Meeting be adopted as circulated. CARRIED
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D BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF PRIOR MINUTES
E COMMITTEE REPORTS
F WATER MATTERS
F-1 Water Quality Summary Report for the Month of January 2016
R-66/16 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the Water Quality Summary Report for the Month of January 2016 be received. CARRIED
G DELEGATIONS & PETITIONS
G-1 Janet Montgomery, Women of Oliver for Women (WOW)
Invitation to Council, and Town of Oliver, to attend the Dementia Friendly Workshop on Saturday, March 5, 2016
H DEVELOPMENT PERMIT/VARIANCE HEARINGS
I BYLAWS
I-1 Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1350.14 (Floodplain Regulations) Subdivision and Development Consultant summarized his report.
R-67/16 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1350.14 be read a first, second and third time; and That adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1350.14 be scheduled for council’s regular meeting of March 14, 2016. CARRIED
I-2 Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1070.05 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1350.12
R-68/16 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1070.05 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1350.12 be adopted. CARRIED
Regular Open Minutes of February 22, 2016
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J BUSINESS
J-1 Healthy Communities Capacity Building Fund Grant Application - The Corporate Officer summarized her report.
R-69/16 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Council direct staff to submit an application to the Healthy Communities Capacity Building Fund, Stream One, Seeding Healthy Small and Rural Communities for $5,000; and
That Council authorize the Town of Oliver signing authorities to endorse the grant if successful. CARRIED
J-2 Bike BC and Air Access Programs - Guidelines attached - Verbal report from Acting Chief Administrative Officer
R-70/16 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Council direct staff to engage TRUE Consulting to prepare engineering drawings and complete Bike BC and Air Access grant application; and
That Council allocate $3,000 to ensure the Airport Runway Expansion project is shovel ready. CARRIED
J-3 Reconsideration of School Closures in School District #53 - Verbal report from Mayor Hovanes
R-71/16 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Council direct staff to correspond with the School Board and the Ministry of Education regarding potential school closures in School District #53. CARRIED
J-4 Appointment of Subdivision Approving Officer
R-72/16 It was MOVED and SECONDED
Regular Open Minutes of February 22, 2016
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That Council rescind the appointment of David Svetlichny as the Subdivision Approving Officer effective February 29, 2016; and
That Council appoint Cathy Cowan, Chief Administrative Officer, as the Subdivision Approving Officer for the Town of Oliver under Section 77 of the Land Title Act, effective February 29, 2016. CARRIED
K CORRESPONDENCE
K-1 Correspondence Report - The Corporate Officer summarized her report.
R-73/16 a) Correspondence from Okanagan Basin Water Board dated February 12, 2016 regarding support for Provincial plan to prevent the spread of invasive mussels and to further to establish mandatory inspection stations
It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Council write a letter of support to the Province of British Columbia to establish mandatory permanent inspection stations in British Columbia. CARRIED
R-74/16 b) Correspondence from City of Port Coquitlam dated February 4, 2016 regarding a 2016 FCM resolution, Build Canada Fund requesting endorsement from all local governments.
It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the correspondence from the City of Port Coquitlam be received and filed. CARRIED
R-75/16 c) February 2016 Victim Services and Crime Prevention Bulletin
It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the February 2016 Victim Services and Crime Prevention Bulletin be received and filed. CARRIED
R-76/16 d) Correspondence in the Council Reading File
It was MOVED and SECONDED
Regular Open Minutes of February 22, 2016
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That the correspondence in the Council reading file be received CARRIED
L REPORTS
L-1 Water Councillor Machial • Absent
L-2 Councillor Schwartzenberger • February 17th – Oliver & District Heritage Society meeting • Regular Council meetings
L-3 Councillor Doerr • February 17th, Okanagan Regional Library; adopted Strategic Plan • Regular Council meetings
L-4 Councillor Veintimilla • February 17th – South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce Business Network Evening • Regular Council meetings
L-5 Councillor Bennest • February 29th, RCMP Forum; 7:00 pm at Oliver Community Centre • February 29th, Attainable Housing Open House 6:00-8:00 pm at the Legion
L-6 Water Councillor Miller • February 18th - Water Supply Association meeting; important discussion on invasive mussels • Regular Council meetings
L-7 Mayor Hovanes • February 11th - RDOS Board Meeting • February 16th - Grade 1 Class Visit to Town Hall • Interviewed by CTV Vancouver regarding legal claim • February 21st - 50th Anniversary Tea Party • February 22nd - SIDIT Meeting in Kelowna • Regular Council meetings
M UPCOMING MEETINGS
Regular Open Minutes of February 22, 2016
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M-1 Monday, March 14, 2016 at 4:00 pm - Committee of the Whole Meeting Monday, March 14, 2016 at 7:00 pm - Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 4:00 pm - Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 7:00 pm - Regular Meeting Monday, April 11, 2016 at 4:00 pm - Committee of the Whole Meeting Monday, April 11, 2016 at 7:00 pm - Regular Meeting
N PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD An opportunity was provided for the audience to ask questions regarding matters discussed during the meeting. N-1 a) Gallagher Lake Siphon Damage; have costs been determined and how will they be paid?
• Acting/CAO advised that final costs have not been determined and are in progress. When complete a report will be presented to Council • Mayor advised that our MLA is lobbying the Province for emergency financial assistance.
O ADJOURNMENT
R-77/16 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the meeting be adjourned CARRIED The meeting was adjourned at 7:43pm
CERTIFIED AS CORRECT
Mayor Corporate Officer
Regular Open Minutes of February 22, 2016
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL OPEN MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF OLIVER HELD ON THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
Present: Mayor Hovanes Councillors Doerr, Schwartzenberger and Bennest Water Councillors Miller and Machial Regrets: Councillor Veintimilla - consent provided electronically to waive 24 hour notice of meeting Staff: C. Cowan, Chief Administrative Officer D. Svetlichny, Chief Financial Officer D. Vaykovich, Corporate Officer S. Goodsell, Director of Operations D. Bjornson, Deputy Director of Operations
A CALL TO ORDER AT 3:00 PM
A-1 Calling and Notice of a Special Meeting
R78/14 It was MOVED and SECONDED That Council waive the 24 hour notice of meeting requirement under Part 4 - Special Meetings in Procedure Bylaw No. 1074, 2004. CARRIED
B ADOPTION OF AGENDA
B-1 Adoption
R79/14 It was MOVED and SECONDED That the agenda be adopted as circulated. CARRIED
C WATER MATTERS
C-1 Gallagher Siphon - Rock Slide - The Director of Operations provided a verbal update to Council.
R80/14 It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT Council allocate $475,000 to the 2016 Financial Plan funded from the water capital reserve fund to initiate repairs to the Gallagher Lake Siphon, and
THAT Council direct staff to correspond with Minister de Jong. CARRIED
D BYLAWS
E BUSINESS
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F ADJOURNMENT
F-1 That the meeting be adjourned.
R81/14 It was MOVED and SECONDED That the meeting be adjourned. CARRIED The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 PM CERTIFIED AS CORRECT
Corporate Officer Mayor
Special Open Minutes of March 3, 2016 Page 2 of 2
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MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF OLIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2016 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Present: Chairperson Mayor Hovanes Councillors Doerr, Veintimilla, Schwartzenberger and Bennest Water Councillor Machial Regrets: Water Councillor Miller
Staff: D. Svetlichny, Acting CAO D. Vaykovich, Corporate Officer S. Goodsell, Director of Operations
A CALL TO ORDER AT 4:00 PM
A-1 Councillor Doerr, Chair
B ADOPTION OF AGENDA CW-06/16 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the agenda be adopted as circulated. CARRIED
C ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE MINUTES
C-1 Minutes of the January 11, 2016 Committee of the Whole Meeting
CW-07/16 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the minutes of the January 11, 2016 Committee of the Whole meeting be adopted as circulated. CARRIED
D BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF PRIOR MINUTES
E WATER MATTERS
F DELEGATIONS F-1 2016 - 2020 Financial Plan, Regional District of Okanagan- Similkameen
PowerPoint presentation was provided by Sandy Croteau, RDOS Finance Manager on the 2016 - 2020 Financial Plan, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
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G BYLAWS
H BUSINESS H-1 Community Food Action Initiative Grant Application - Carol Sheridan, Oliver Parks & Recreation
CW-08/16 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Council match the Community Food Action Initiative grant funds provided by Interior Health up to $15,000 per year in 2016, 2017 and 2018 to a total contribution by the Town of Oliver of $45,000 for the purpose of the development and implementation of a Food Security Plan for the Oliver community; and
That this matter be forwarded to the Regular Open of January 25, 2016. CARRIED
I PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD I-1 An opportunity was provided for the audience to ask questions regarding matters discussed during the current meeting.
CW-09/16 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Council approve the addition of an item to the agenda to discuss the Bus Depot Building. CARRIED
A member of the public presented his view regarding the Town’s bylaw enforcement process respecting the paint signage on a building located on Banks Avenue.
J ADJOURNMENT CW-10/16 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the meeting be adjourned. CARRIED The meeting was adjourned at 4:56 pm
CERTIFIED AS CORRECT
Chairperson Corporate Officer
Committee of the Whole minutes of January 25, 2016
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Committee of the Whole minutes of January 25, 2016
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MINUTES Thursday, April 23, 2015
AirgortAdviso?Committee 3:00 gm — Council Chambers
Attendees: Committee Members: Cal Craik, Chair Vic Seder Olivier Combret
Staff:
Paul Dumoret,Airport Manager Larry Schwartzenberger,Councillor Mayor Ron Hovanes (ex officio member) Cathy Cowan, Corporate Officer Lin Martinson,Recording Secretary Regrets: Heidi Frank, Chief AdministrationOfficer David Svetlichny, Chief Financial Officer Jack Bennest, Councillor
A. CALL TO ORDER
Current Chair, Larry Schwartzenberger,called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm.
B. APPOINTMENT OF NEW COMMITTEE CHAIR It was MOVED and SECONDED That Cal Craik will assume the role of Chair.
CARRIED UYVANIMOUSLY
C. ADOPTION OF AGENDA (as amended) It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the Agenda be adopted, as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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D. ADOPTION OF PRIOR MINUTES It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the Minutes of January 8, 2015 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. NEWBUSINESS 1. Review atAirgort Hanger Leases
Corporate Officer, Cathy Cowan, advised that Airport hanger leases were in the process of being standardized for consistency and that the Town would likely be providing a letter of understanding to clarify the intention of speci?c clauses.
2. Airport Manager’s Update
0 Weekly runway inspections are undertaken at various times to check for cracks, possible damage from foreign objects and accumulated gravel is removed, if necessary.
0 The PAP system is in good shape.
0 The entrance, paved last fall, is now ready for Phase II. While the original plan was to plot requirements for a Code IA airport,this has been put on hold until Transport Canada completes revisions to the TP3 12, potentially available by summer.
0 Working with NavCanada to install three weather cams. This is at no cost to the Town and will take place later in the year.
0 Attended Osoyoos Committee of the Whole to provide information on Oliver’s airport in order to assist them with making a decision regarding the possible repurposing the Osoyoos airport.
0 Complaints regarding airportrelated noise and traflic have been few and typically occur when a speci?c event is taking place.
0 Area at back of east facing hangers has been cleaned somewhat but still requires leveling. Once done the hanger owners will be able to maintain their adjacent portions.
0 Attending the BCAC airports workshop in Kelowna.
0 A Ministry of Transportation and In?astructure contact has advised funding will be available. If there is an opportunity, the Town will submit an application.
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3. Grant Agglication forTaxiway
Cathy Cowan gave an update on grant application for the taxiway. The ?rst applicationwas rejected it as it did not qualify. An application requesting $441,900 was resubmittedunder the BC gas tax. Results will be announced around the end of September.
4. Terms ofReference- AAC
As Olivier Combret has sold airport property and not yet purchased another, Cathy Cowan to check terms of referenceto ascertain whether he can remain on the Committee.
5. Airgort Events
0 The Flying Club is hosting Canadian Owner Pilots Association (COPA) for Kids on June 6“. Pilots donateairtime to children8-12 year olds to familiarize them with the ?eld of aviation.
0 ‘War Birds’ weekendwill be Sept 11-13th.
I Cadet’sHot Dog BBQwill be held on May 3rd.
F. UPCOMING MEETING Next meeting is to be announced by Chairperson.
G. ADJOURNMENT It was MOVED and SECONDED That the meeting be adjourned. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 pm.
£g/ Cal Craik, Chair Lin l>/iétinson,Recording Secretary
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MINUTES Airport Advisory Committee Friday, January 22, 2016
Attendees: Committee Members:
Cal Craik, Chair Olivier Combret
Staff:
Paul Dumoret, Airport Manager Larry Schwartzenberger, Councillor Jack Bennest, Councillor David Svetlichny, Chief Financial Officer & Acting CAO Diane Vaykovich, Corporate Officer Lin Martinson, Recording Secretary
Regrets:
Mayor Ron Hovanes (ex officio member) Vic Seder, South Okanagan Flying Club
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 pm.
It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Cal Craik continues to act as Chair of the Committee.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the Agenda be adopted, as amended.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C. ADOPTION OF PRIOR MINUTES
It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the Minutes of April 23, 2015 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MINUTES Friday, January 22, 2016 Airport Advisory Committee Page 2
D. NEW BUSINESS
• Appointment of Airport Committee Members, Terms of Reference
(a) It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the Town place an advertisement seeking new Committee members, as specified in the Terms of Reference.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(b) Olivier Combrert advised the Committee that this would be his last meeting as he no longer has an affiliation with the Oliver Airport.
• 2016 Airport Budget
General discussion.
It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Council add $2,500 the current budget deficit for crack sealing of major cracks.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Council add an additional $2,100 the current budget deficit to facilitate automation of the gate.
CARRIED (Opposed – Combret)
• In October, 2015, two airport users requested that airport security and rocks on the taxiway be added to the Agenda of the next meeting. As today's meeting was dedicated to budgetary and regulatory concerns only, the Airport Manager will contact them. It is his understanding these issues may already have been addressed.
E. UPCOMING MEETING
It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the next meeting of the Airport Advisory Committee be held at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, March 16th in Council Chambers.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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F. ADJOURNMENT
It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The meeting adjourned at 3:50 pm.
______Cal Craik, Chair Lin Martinson, Recording Secretary
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Cemetery Committee Meeting – October 5, 2015 Minutes
Attendees:
Mayor Ron Hovanes Councillor Maureen Doerr Corporate Officer - Diane Vaykovich Director of Operations - Shawn Goodsell Deputy Director of Operations - Darren Bjornson Clerk Reception - Nancy Boutin
Regrets: Deputy Corporate Officer - Linda Schultz Public Works Clerk - Patti Hannas
1. Review of May 7, 2014, meeting minutes
- The new Scattering Garden path and signage completed. - Brief update to new members of committee on crew assisting funeral homes
2. Columbarium/niche section of cemetery
- This subject will be further discussed when all members of the committee are able to sit together as there will be a presentation slide show to review. - Discussed how columbariums could, in the long run, be a less expensive alternative and how they are becoming more popular. - Diane to obtain business report from Penticton/West Kelowna on their use of columbariums.
3. Interments in older sections of cemetery
- Discussed how some graves are sinking in the older areas of the cemetery and that the care fund is limited in repairing all the graves. When families ask for assistance we will work with them to see how it can be repaired.
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4. Cremains in standard size plots
- Within the older section of the cemetery where the full sized burial plots have concrete covers, we are running into problems of encroachment of new cremain sized interments. Some urns can be large and therefore requires the largest sized liner. This then over-stretches the allotted cremain space within the burial plot that could, in turn, push into the next burial plot. Need to remind funeral homes and families of this issue and to look at ways of resolving this problem.
5. Amendments to cemetery bylaw
- This requires further discussion with full panel in attendance and will then go before council.
6. Removal of dying trees, painting of gates, wrought iron fencing
- The trees near the east gate are in bad shape and offer a sight issue. Need to look at budget to see if they can be removed and a possible suggestion is to have the trees replaced with wrought iron fence, painted black which would offer an esthetic appearance. - There is a sight issue with the trees at the entrance and the removal of the trees would improve the situation.
7. Other items
- The town’s reclaimed water has a high sodium content that adds to the current problem our hard water causes to the markers. Need to look at alternatives. - Perhaps look at building CPI into the fee schedule.
Next Meeting – to be scheduled
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Town of Oliver STAFF REPORT
Report to: Regular Council Meeting of March 14, 2016
From: Shawn Goodsell, Director of Operations
Date: March 9, 2016
Subject: Irrigation & Canal Diversion Start Dates
Action: Recommendation File:
1.0 PURPOSE:
The purpose of this report is to determine start dates for the canal diversion and the official irri- gation season start-up, so staff can start advertising and allow customers and Town employees enough time to plan for the irrigation season, keeping in mind that the temporary fixes on the ca- nal siphon will be completed in time and work.
2.0 RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that Council approve the following dates or recommend new dates to staff:
A. THAT the Canal Diversion suggested start date is Friday April 1, 2016.
B. THAT the Irrigation Season start date is Monday April 11, 2016.
Shawn Goodsell, Director of Operations
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CAO’S COMMENTS:
OK, per C. Cowan, CAO
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3.0 BACKGROUND:
We are looking to potentially start diverting water from the canal on April 1, 2016, which will let us test the proposed fixes for the canal siphon prior to irrigation turn-on. The canal usually takes approximately 4 days to properly follow, fill and do checks in different sections of the canal sys- tem, giving us some time and possibly using some weekend time to ensure we can deliver water to our customers.
Irrigation service turn-ons are proposed to start on Monday April 11th if everything goes well with all the repairs. If we find that additional work or fixes need to be conducted, we may ask Council to set back the irrigation turn-on dates to accommodate and staff would need to take out a press release to the public to notify them of the delay. There is also the possibility of charging the irrigation distribution lines with some domestic water from wells but this would be classified as a “cross connection” and a “Boil Water Advisory/Notice” would have to be issued to all Town of Oliver domestic water users except in system 2 & 2b for the duration of the cross connection. We would only go this route if we needed to buy more time for further repairs or fixes to the ca- nal and not delay irrigation turn-ons. This solution could help with early volume demands for short period of time. Regardless of these potential problems customers will already have early water for spraying crops.
Irrigation users will need to be cognizant of the recent water problems with the damaged siphon and that our proposed fixes will restrict the normal volumes of water we are capable of providing through the system this irrigation season until a more permanent fix is safe to put in. This could mean that irrigation users may have to restrict their water consumption this season and the Town of Oliver may have to enforce an odd/even day for watering or some other form of restriction.
Below are the previous 14 years starting dates:
YEAR DATE BEGIN DATE IRRIGA- TION DIVERSION SEASON START UP 2002 April 5 April 10 2003 April 1 April 9 2004 April 1 April 7 2005 April 4 April 8 2006 April 4 April 10 2007 April 3 April 12 2008 April 1 April 5 2009 April 3 April 9 2010 April 1 April 9 2011 April 4 April 11
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2012 April 2 April 12 2013 April 3 April 11 2014 April 2 April 7 2015 April 1 April 9 2016 April 1? April 11?
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Building Smart & Caring Communities
About Us
• Over 9.9 million in assets under management • Over $2.2 million in grants to date. • 12 board members, 2 full‐time and 1 part time employees, 22 committee volunteers
Our Region
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2015 Vital Signs
• 22% of SD 53 students seriously considered suicide in 2013 vs 18% for SD 67 • 34% of Oliver residents voted in the 2013 municipal election vs 44% in 2011. • 6.3% of Oliver residents speak a language other than English at home (2011) • 25% of population growth in the South Okanagan is attributed to newcomer Canadians
Oliver Committee
• Carol Sheridan • Sandra Oldfield • Janet Shaw • Ernie Dumais • Janet Montgomery • Shirley Murray
Oliver Donations
$229,000 since 1991
Oliver Community Fund $17,700
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Oliver Grants
$42,000 since 2011 Highlights: SORCO ‐ $3000 Air Cadets ‐ $10,600 Search & Rescue ‐ $7,000 Red Cross HELP Depot ‐ $3,000 Oliver Student attending BCIT ‐ $6,000
Partnership Opportunities
• Grants to local groups
• Neighbourhood Small Grants
• Canada 150
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LET’S TALK JOBS
A SNAPSHOT OF CURRENT EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS AND EMPLOYERS
SOUTH OKANAGAN | SIMILKAMEEN LOCAL IMMIGRATION PARTNERSHIP (LIP) COUNCIL
• 50 community leaders including government, employers, employment networks, social agencies, new immigrants, First Nations, health authorities, educators • Working together to reduce the time it takes new immigrants to integrate socially and economically into the region
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
• It can take up to 15 years before a new immigrant is fully integrated into our community • Full integration provides employers access to valuable resources to build prosperous and resilient workplaces and communities • 35% of business owners retiring within 5 years • A shortage of skilled workers • Net immigration must double to meet labour market demands
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LET’S TALK JOBS
• A snapshot of current employment conditions for new immigrants and employers • A high-level look at the skills, qualifications and experience of new immigrants and the employment opportunities in the region • Purpose - To collect baseline data for the LIP’s council’s strategic priority of: “Attracting and sustaining new immigrants that meet the workforce and business opportunities in the region.”
APPROACH
Research was conducted by James Laurence Group between September and December 2015. • Cohort surveys and interviews (employers and new immigrants) • Literature review (existing regional labour market studies)
FOUR KEY THEMES
1. The current labour force is not growing fast enough to meet employers’ needs for workers 2. New immigrants are an important source of skilled and experienced workers 3. Key barriers inhibit the integration of new immigrants into the regional workforce 4. New immigrants and employers want to be part of the solution
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“I have two masters degrees in marketing and an undergrad in Engineering. I have successfully completed online courses at UBC in Project Management since coming to Canada… I am looking for a marketing, business development or general manager position.” -New immigrant
MOST OF THE NEW IMMIGRANTS SURVEYED:
• Can speak, read and write English • Are between 26 and 35 years old • Have a college degree or diploma
NEW IMMIGRANTS KEY FINDINGS
811%% 69% 81% College 2 or more years Experience in degree or work experience in-demand sectors: diploma • Trade – wholesale and retail • Healthcare and social assistance • Accommodation and food services • Agriculture • Public administration • Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing81%
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NEW IMMIGRANTS KEY FINDINGS
% 251%of new immigrants are unemployed • It can take 2 to 5 years for new immigrants to find work in their field • Many who find work in their field are not working at the same level • For example: • Nurses are working as residential care-aids • Accountants are working as accounting technicians 81%
“I will feel like I belong in the community when I am working at the same level as when I left my home country…” -New immigrant
NEW IMMIGRANTS BIGGEST BARRIERS
New immigrants described their biggest barriers to employment as: • Speaking1% English (although the majority speak, read and write English) • Having the “right” skills and experience • Transportation to the workplace
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EMPLOYERS
We identified a cohort of employers from 8 industry sectors representing the Thompson Okanagan’s largest employers, adjusted to match the SOS region: • Trade – wholesale and retail • Healthcare and social assistance • Accommodation and food services • Manufacturing – general and precision • Construction • Agriculture • Public administration • Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing
EMPLOYERS KEY FINDINGS
Require employees Expected number of new with specialized hires certification or training, 2016 335 - 350 a post-secondary education or a Next 5 1370 - 1350 graduate degree years 661%% 6% Next 10 2930 - 3380 years
Of employers expect to fill these Are having difficulty positions attracting staff ONLY from the 66% local 21% workforce 81%
EMPLOYERS KEY FINDINGS
Many employers have had success hiring new immigrants • An assistant controller (CPA, CGA) who immigrated from the Philippines • Two1% electrical designers and one project manager from Morocco, India and Pakistan who arrived with a wealth of technical experience • A new Canadian from Tibet working as an orchard supervisor • An early childhood educator from the Philippines • Science researchers who were hired as post-doctoral fellows and then received their status as permanent residents or Canadian citizens 81%
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EMPLOYERS BIGGEST BARRIERS
Employers’ barriers to hiring new immigrants (in order): 1. Shortage of skilled workers 2. English proficiency 3. Shortage of affordable housing and high cost of living 4. Cultural fit 5. Employment for spouses and inadequate public transit 6. Canadian education upgrades 7. Process can be overwhelming
PERCEPTION GAP
The research indicates there may be a significant gap between the actual and perceived skills of new immigrants.
While many new immigrants are highly skilled and highly educated, most employers ranked both education and skills level fairly low.
79% of employers indicated their corporate culture is somewhat or very receptive to integrating new immigrants into their workforce
“If a new immigrant can have an impact right away, then everyone in the community benefits.” -Employer
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• Most new immigrants and employers exhibit a willingness to work together to be part of the solution • 79% see value in an online registry that could help match new immigrants to job opportunities • Next Steps for LIP 1. Fast Track Community Mentoring 2. Online Directory 3. Start the conversation: Welcoming Communities Summit – June 17th and 18th
“Canada was my dream country. From childhood I wanted to come and settle here... my dream is fulfilled.” – New immigrant
“New immigrants have a big potential to make a positive contribution to the region. As a community, we need to make sure they have the opportunity to do that as quickly as possible.” – Employer
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THANK YOU SOUTH OKANAGAN | SIMILKAMEEN LOCAL IMMIGRATION PARTNERSHIP (LIP) COUNCIL
South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services www.soics.ca
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Town of Oliver PLANNING CONSULTANT’S REPORT
Report to: Regular Council Meeting of March 14, 2016
From: Christopher Garrish MCIP, RPP
Date: February 19, 2016
Subject: Development Permit (with variances) – 153 Spruce Avenue
Action: Recommendation File: General Planning 3010-01
1.0 PURPOSE: This application involves a proposal to undertake an addition to an existing building within the Industrial Development Permit Area and to also seek a variance to the required number of on-site vehicle parking spaces. Specifically, the applicant is seeking to undertake an expansion to the existing warehouse which will add an additional 1,979 m2 (21,300 sq. ft) of floor area over two phases that will allow for the “storage of finished wine in tank & bottle”. With regard to the vehicle parking variance, the applicant is seeking to reduce the number of new required spaces from 20 to 9, which would require varying the on-site vehicle parking requirements from 1 per 100.0 m2 gross floor area to 1 per 220.0 m2 gross floor area. The applicant has indicated that “all finished to match existing” and that there will be “high insulation values & new solar PV array to make [the] warehouse net zero”, while they have indicated that the site will be used as a “single user storage facility – no public use” with the maximum number employees estimated to be 5 or 6.
2.0 RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council approve Development Permit (with variances) 2016-02.
Alternative: THAT Council deny Development Permit (with variances) 2016-02.
Christopher Garrish MCIP, RPP
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER COMMENTS:
OK, per C. Cowan, CAO
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3.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Site Context: The subject property is approximately 5,880 m2 in area, and is situated on the south side of Spruce Avenue near its intersection with Hemlock Street. It is seen to be comprised of an industrial building and storage/parking area on the western part of the parcel. The property was recently the subject of a boundary adjustment subdivision with the adjacent property at 107 Spruce Avenue which doubled the size of the parcel. At its meeting of January 28, 2013, Council approved a separate DP related to an 808 m2 floor area expansion to this facility. Regulatory Provisions: Under the Town’s Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw 1070, 2003, the property is designated as Industrial and is also the subject of a Form and Character Development Permit Area (“Industrial”) at Schedule ‘F’ of the OCP. Under the Town’s Zoning Bylaw 1350, the subject property is currently zoned General Industrial (M1), the intent of which is “to provide a zone for industrial and retail sales auxiliary to the permitted uses.” The proposed use of the site for “food and beverage processing” and “warehouses” is seen to be consistent with this zoning.
4.0 ANALYSIS: Form and Character: The objective of the Industrial DP Area is to “ensure that development that occurs in the industrial park will leave a positive image and impression about the industrial park specifically and generally about the Town of Oliver.” In support of this objective, Council has implemented a number of guidelines:
• Building design and exterior finish must be appropriate for industrial development within Oliver, and should maintain or compliment the image that Town is promoting throughout the community. • Buildings and structures should be appropriately located on the lot to ensure that site traffic circulation, parking, and access to public roads is safe and appropriate. • Materials stored on the property, not intended for sale or for public review, shall be screened from view from the adjacent properties and from public roads by appropriate fencing or landscaping. • Materials stored on industrial properties, and visible to the public, should not result in a negative impression.
Based upon the submitted plans (see Attachment No. 2), it is thought that the current proposal is generally consistent with these guidelines. As an aside, the “Guidelines” currently contained within the Industrial DP Area are seen to be poorly drafted and contain few actual (or useful) provisions that could be used to adequately assess a proposal. Staff are hopeful that, as part of the upcoming OCP review, these guidelines may be improved.
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Variance: In considering this variance request, staff are cognizant of the applicant’s statement that the current “warehouse” use of the site only requires “5-6” employees and that, in this context, the requirement for 20 additional vehicle parking spaces may be excessive. Conversely, given the typical lifespan of a building can be 40-70 years and that there is no assurance that future uses of the property will be for operations that similarly generate a low number of employees, staff are concerned that the proposed variance may create vehicle parking issues in this area should the use of the site change. That said, the site is currently providing parking spaces for upwards of 15 vehicles, and there may be a limited scope to accommodate additional vehicles at the rear of the building in future should additional spaces be required.
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Town of Oliver 6150 Main Street; P.O. Box 638; Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 Phone: 250.485.6200 Fax: 250.498.4466
Development Permit 2016-02
The Town is issuing this Permit to the following applicant and owner of land (the “Permittee”):
Registered Owner: Burrowing Owl Vineyard Limited 500 Burrowing Owl Place, Oliver, BC, V0H-1T0
1. This Permit is issued subject to compliance by the Permittee with all of the Bylaws of the Town applicable thereto, except as specifically varied or supplemented by this Permit.
2. This Permit applies only to those lands within the Town described below (the “Lands”), and any and all buildings, structures and other development thereon:
Civic Address Parcel ID Legal Description 153 Spruce Avenue 003-496-911 Lot 2, Plan 32318, District Lot 2450S, S.D.Y.D. 107 Spruce Avenue 026-944-065 Lot A, Plan KAP82859, District Lot 2450S, SDYD
3. Development Guidelines (a) The land described herein shall be developed strictly in accordance with the following terms, conditions and provisions of this permit: (i) THAT the proposed warehouse is constructed and externally finished in accordance to the site plans and architectural drawing attached at Schedules 1, 2 & 3.
4. Development Variances (a) This Permit varies the extent stated below, the following bylaws under Part 14 of the Local Government Act: (i) The minimum required parking spaces for a warehouse, storage, manufacturing or wholesale building use, as prescribed at Table 8.4 of Zoning Bylaw 1350, is varied as follows: from: 1 per 100.0 m2 gross floor area; to: 1 per 220.0 m2 gross floor area.
5. The Lands shall be developed in accordance with the terms, conditions and provisions of this Permit and any plans and specifications attached to this Permit, which shall form a part hereof, and any minor variation from the terms of this Permit may not result in any further variance from the bylaw.
6. A Development Permit is not a Building Permit, and does not ensure that a Building Permit will issued if the Permit is granted. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that all Town
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(including servicing and development cost charges) and provincial legislation are met in order to facilitate Building Permit approval.
7. In accordance with Section 504 of the Local Government Act and subject to the terms of the permit, if the holder of a permit does not substantially start any construction with respect to which the permit was issued within 2 years after the date it was issued, the permit lapses.
Authorizing resolution passed by the council of the Town of Oliver on ______, 2016.
Issued ______, 2016 Corporate Officer
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Schedule 1
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Subject Property
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Schedule 2
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Schedule 3
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Schedule 4
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Town of Oliver STAFF REPORT
Report to: Regular Council Meeting of March 14, 2016
From: Diane Vaykovich, Corporate Officer
Date: February 25, 2016
Subject: Emergency Program Bylaw 1361
Action: Recommendation
1.0 Purpose
The Provincial “Emergency Program Act” requires all local governments to establish and maintain an emergency management organization to develop and implement emergency plans and other preparedness, response and recover measures for emergencies and disasters and must establish and maintain an emergency management organization with responsibility for the whole of the municipality. The Act also requires the local authority to appoint a coordinator for each emergency management organization established.
2.0 Recommendation
Option 1:
That Emergency Program Bylaw 1361 be read a first, second and third time; and
That Diane Vaykovich be appointed the Emergency Program Coordinator for the Town of Oliver; and
Option 2:
That Emergency Program Bylaw 1361 be returned to staff for further changes.
Option 3:
That Emergency Program Bylaw be abandoned.
Diane Vaykovich Corporate Officer
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CAO’S COMMENTS
OK per CAO, C. Cowan
BACKGROUND:
The Town of Oliver established the required emergency management organization through Oliver-South Okanagan Emergency Measures Regulatory Bylaw No. 860, 1997 which was adopted March 10, 1997. This bylaw included Osoyoos, Electoral Area A (rural Osoyoos) and Electoral Area C (rural Oliver) in the Executive Committee. At the time there was one Emergency Program Coordinator (EPC) shared between the two communities so it made sense to have one committee between Oliver and Osoyoos. However, since that time the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen hired an Emergency Services Manager who is the EPC for the Regional District and Oliver has been taking care of emergency issues through Town of Oliver staff.
It is therefore being recommended that the Town adopt its own Emergency Program Bylaw and officially appoint the Corporate Officer as the Emergency Program Coordinator for the Town. This appointment must be made formally by resolution.
At the January 11, 2016 Regular meeting Council appointed Mayor Hovanes (EOC/RCMP) and Councillor Bennest (Fire) to the Emergency & Protective Services Committee. It is recommended that these appointments continue to the newly formed Emergency Executive Committee and that a meeting takes place in May before the spring flooding or possible summer wildfire season begins.
Town of Osoyoos and the Regional District have amended their bylaws to reflect these changes.
The Town of Oliver must deal with risks specific to Oliver and this will ensure planning, preparedness, and readiness if or when an emergency or disaster occurs.
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TOWN OF OLIVER BYLAW 1361
A bylaw to establish and regulate the Town of OLIVER Emergency Management Organization and to define the powers of the Council upon a Declaration of a State of Local Emergency.
WHEREAS the Council of the Town of OLIVER must establish and maintain an Emergency Management Organization to develop and implement Emergency plans;
WHEREAS the Council of the Town of OLIVER wishes to provide a comprehensive management program to prepare for, respond to and recover from Emergencies and Disasters;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of OLIVER in open meeting assembled enacts as follows:
SECTION 1 - CITATION
1.1 This Bylaw shall be cited as the "Emergency Program Bylaw 1361”.
SECTION 2 - INTERPRETATION
2.1 In this bylaw:
(a) “Act” means the Emergency Program Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, Chapter 111;
(b) “Council” means the Council of the Town of OLIVER;
(c) “Declaration of a State of Local Emergency” means a declaration of Council or the Mayor that an emergency exists or is imminent in the municipality;
(e) “Disaster” means a calamity that:
(i) is caused by accident, fire, explosion or technical failure or by the forces of nature, and
(ii) has resulted in serious harm to the health, safety or welfare of people, or in widespread damage to property;
(f) “Emergency” means a present or imminent event or circumstance that:
(i) Is caused by accident, fire, explosion, technical failure or the forces of nature, and
(ii) Requires prompt coordination of action or special regulation of persons or property to protect the health, safety or welfare of a person or to limit damage to property;
(g) “Emergency Program Coordinator” means the person appointed by Council as head of the Emergency Management Organization or their designated alternate;
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(h) “Emergency Executive Committee” means the committee referred to in Paragraph 3.1.
(i) “Emergency Management Organization” means the Town of OLIVER Emergency Program Coordinator and such other persons appointed and functional groups established and which are charged with emergency preparedness, response and recovery measures;
(j) “Mayor” means that member of Council who is head and Chief Executive of the municipality or, in the absence of the Mayor, the person appointed Acting Mayor;
(k) “Minister” means the Attorney General for the Province of British Columbia;
(l) “Municipality” means all the area within the boundaries of the Town of OLIVER;
2.2 This bylaw shall be construed in accordance with the Emergency Program Act, and all Regulations made thereunder.
SECTION 3 - ADMINISTRATION
3.1 An Emergency Executive Committee shall be composed of:
(a) A member of Council;
(b) Chief Administrative Officer;
(c) Emergency Program Coordinator.
(d) Heads of selected functional departments or their designates as determined by Council;
(e) Officer in Charge (OIC) of local RCMP Detachment
(f) such other members that the Council may determine.
3.2 The Council shall appoint an Emergency Program Coordinator to facilitate emergency preparedness, response and recovery measures.
3.3 Subject to the approval of the Council, the Emergency Executive Committee may:
(a) Make and amend its terms of reference, policies and procedures.
(b) Enter into agreements with regional districts or other municipalities for the purpose of Emergency assistance or the formulation of coordinated Emergency preparedness, response or recover, and
(c) Enter into agreements with individuals, bodies, corporations, or other non-government agencies for the provision of goods or services.
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SECTION 4 - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
4.1 The Emergency Executive Committee shall prepare and present to the Council for annual review and approval:
(a) a list of hazards to which the participating area is subject and which also indicates the relative risk of occurrence,
(b) plans respecting the preparation for, response to and recovery from Emergencies and Disasters, which include:
i) a periodic review and updating of plans and procedures for that review;
ii) a program of Emergency response exercises,
iii) a training program,
iv) procedures by which physical and financial Emergency resources or assistance may be obtained,
v) procedures by which Emergency plans are to be implemented,
vi) warning procedures to those persons who may be harmed or suffer loss in an Emergency or impending Disaster,
vii) procedures to coordinate the provision of food, clothing, shelter, transportation and medical service to victims of Emergencies and Disasters, whether that provision is made from within or outside of the Municipality, and
viii) procedures to establish the priorities for restoring essential services provided by the Municipality, or recommend priorities to other service providers, that are interrupted during an Emergency or Disaster.
SECTION 5 - POWERS
5.1 The Council or the Mayor or the Chief Administrative Officer or the Emergency Program Coordinator or other person designated by the Town whether or not a Declaration of State of Local Emergency has been declared, cause the emergency plan to be implemented.
5.2 The Council by bylaw or resolution or the Mayor by order when time is of the essence, may make a Declaration of State of Local Emergency when the extraordinary power or authority enabled by Section 12 of the Act is required to effectively deal with an Emergency or Disaster in any part of the Municipality;
5.3 Upon a “Declaration of a State of Local Emergency” being made, Council or the Mayor shall:
(a) forward a copy of the Declaration of State of Local Emergency to the Minister, and
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(b) cause the details of the Declaration of State of Local Emergency to be published by a means of communication that the Council or Mayor considers most likely to make the contents of the Declaration of State of Local Emergency known to the majority of the population of the affected area.
5.4 After a Declaration of a State of Local Emergency is made under Section 4.2 in respect of all or any part of the Municipality and for the duration of the Declaration of State of Local Emergency, the Council or Mayor may do any or all of the following acts and procedures that the Council or Mayor considers to be necessary to prevent, respond to, or alleviate the effects of an Emergency or a Disaster, including any or all of the following:
(a) acquire or use any real or personal property considered necessary to prevent, respond to or alleviate the effects of an Emergency or Disaster;
(b) authorize or require any person to render assistance of a type that the person is qualified to provide or that otherwise is or may be required to prevent, respond to or alleviate the effects of an Emergency or Disaster;
(c) control or prohibit travel to or from any part of the Municipality;
(d) provide for the restoration of essential facilities and the distribution of essentials supplies and provide, maintain and coordinate emergency medical, welfare and other essential services in the Municipality;
(e) cause the evacuation of persons and the removal of livestock, animals, and personal property from any part of the Municipality that is or may be affected by an Emergency or a Disaster and make arrangements for the adequate care and protection of those persons, livestock, animals and property;
(f) authorize the entry into any building or on any land, without warrant, by any person in the course of implementing an Emergency plan or program or if otherwise considered by the Council or Mayor to be necessary to prevent, respond or to alleviate the effects of an Emergency or Disaster;
(g) cause the demolition or removal of any trees, structures or crops if the demolition or removal is considered by the Council or Mayor to be necessary or appropriate in order to prevent, respond to or alleviate the effects of an Emergency or Disaster;
(h) construct works considered by the Council or Mayor to be necessary or appropriate to prevent, respond to or alleviate the effects of an Emergency or Disaster;
(i) procure, fix prices for or ration food, clothing, fuel, equipment, medical supplies or other essential supplies and the use of any property, services, resources or equipment within any part of the Municipality for the duration of the Declaration of State of Local Emergency, and
(j) authorize the Town of OLIVER Emergency Program Coordinator to exercise, in any part of the Municipality affected by a Declaration of a State of Local Emergency, those specific powers assumed by the Council or Mayor.
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5.5 The Council or Mayor must, when of the opinion that an Emergency no longer exists in the Municipality to which a Declaration of State of Local Emergency was made,
(a) cancel the Declaration of a State of Local Emergency in relation to that part
i) by bylaw or resolution, if cancellation is effected by Council, or
ii) by order, if the cancellation is effected by the Mayor, and
(b) promptly notify the Minister of the cancellation of the Declaration of a State of Local Emergency.
SECTION 6 - LIABILITY
6.1 As enabled by the Act, no person, including, without limitation, the Council, the Mayor, members of the Emergency Executive Committee, employees of the Town of OLIVER, a volunteer and any other persons appointed, authorized or requested to carry out measures relating to Emergencies or Disasters, is liable for any loss, cost, expense, damages or injury to persons or property that result from:
(a) the person in good faith doing or omitting to do any act that the person is appointed, authorized or required to do under this bylaw, unless, in doing or omitting to do the act, the person was grossly negligent, or
(b) any acts done or omitted to be done by one or more of the persons who were, under this bylaw, appointed or required by the person to do the acts, unless in appointing, authorizing or requiring those persons to do the acts, the person was not acting in good faith.
SECTION 7 - RESCINDING
7.1 The “Town of OLIVER South Okanagan Emergency Measures Regulatory Bylaw No. 860, 1997” is hereby repealed.
Read a first, second, and third time on the day of , 2016.
Adopted on the day of , 2016.
______Mayor Corporate Officer
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TOWN OF OLIVER BYLAW 1350.14
A Bylaw to Amend Zoning Bylaw 1350
WHEREAS:
A. Council has designated floodplain areas and established minimum construction elevations within floodplain areas, pursuant to section 524 of the Local Government Act, and placed these regulations within Town of Oliver Zoning Bylaw 1350;
B. Council wishes to amend the flood construction regulations within Town of Oliver Zoning Bylaw 1350 to reflect established practices and in consideration of the following documents, published by the Province of British Columbia:
a. Flood Hazard Area Land Use Management Guidelines, Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection, May 2004; and
b. A Design Brief on the Floodplain Mapping Study Okanagan River, R.W. Nichols, P.Eng, BC Flood Hazard Identification Section, Victoria, April 1992; and
C. Despite being contained within a zoning bylaw, Public Hearing requirements of the Local Government Act and approval requirements of the Transportation Act do not apply to setting or amending floodplain regulations pursuant to Section 542 of the Local Government Act;
NOW, THEREFORE, the council of the Town of Oliver, in open meeting assembled, EN- ACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1350.14.”
2. Section 7.1.2 in Town of Oliver Zoning Bylaw 1350 is deleted and replaced with the follow- ing:
“7.1.2 The flood construction level for land designated as a floodplain in section 7.1.1 is: a) Equal to the “Flood Level” elevation points noted within solid rectangles on the provincial floodplain map attached as Schedule ‘C’ to this Bylaw, to be deter- mined by linear interpolation for any property located between two such elevation points; b) At elevation 299.5 metres above sea level, Geodetic Survey of Canada (GSC) da- tum on lands within the floodplain surrounding Tucelnuit Lake; and c) At an elevation that is 1.5 metres above the elevation of the natural boundary of any other water course, lake, swamp or pond.”
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3. The unlabeled diagram located immediately following section 7.7(f) in Town of Oliver Zon- ing Bylaw 1350 is deleted and replaced with the following three diagrams:
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Read a first, second and third time on the 22nd day of February, 2016.
Adopted on the ____ day of ______, 2016.
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Town of Oliver STAFF REPORT
Report to: Regular Council Meeting of March 14, 2016
From: Darren Bjornson, Deputy Director of Operations
Date: March 7, 2016
Subject: Town Hall Roof Replacement
Action: Recommendation
1.0 Purpose
The purpose of this report is to update Council on the options of replacing the Town Hall Roof.
2.0 Recommendation
OPTION 1
That Council direct staff to delay Town Hall roof replacement to 2017 to evaluate the shake conversion material as an option to replicate the historic characteristics of the building.
OPTION 2
That Council direct staff to proceed with traditional roof shake replacement increasing the 2016 roof replacement budget to $69,000.00 from $25,000.
OPTION 3
That Council direct staff to proceed with one of the non-traditional roofing materials listed in the table that closely replicate wood shingles.
Shamrock Exteriors Composite shake $54,218.98 Interior Roofing Composite shake $52,900.00 Interior Roofing Metal Roof $38,500.00 SIS Roofing Asphalt Shingle $13,990.00 Shamrock Exteriors Asphalt shingle $23,500.51 SIS Roofing Shake Conversion $23,150.00
Darren Bjornson Deputy Director of Operations
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CAO’S COMMENTS
Although the Town Hall roof needs replacement it currently does not leak. It may be beneficial to do some patch repair in 2016 and delay full replacement until 2017 to allow for staff to evaluate the shake conversion material.
BACKGROUND:
Town Hall roof replacement is necessary which Council has budgeted $25,000 in the 2016 budget. Quotations received to replace the roof with traditional shakes exceed the budget and this may be attributed to roofing companies simply do not favour or recommend the material due to its limited life expectancy.
Town Hall is not a designated heritage site however is recognized in the Town’s Community Register as having heritage value. Over the years, Town of Oliver Council has respected the heritage value of the historic SOLP office by maintaining the original character of the exterior elements. Oliver & District Heritage Society correspondence dated February 18, 2016 speaks to the historic values of Town Hall and that the 1924 BC Police Station (Museum) roof is to be replaced in 2016.
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Town of Oliver PLANNING CONSULTANT’S REPORT
Report to: Regular Council Meeting of March 14, 2016
From: Susan Lightfoot
Date: February 15, 2016
Subject: Temporary Use Permit – 5808 Main Street
Action: Recommendation File: TUP 2016-04 Folio: 00570.000
1.0 PURPOSE: The application is proposing a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) in order to allow for the operation of a “retail establishment, minor” (i.e. vape shop) from the basement of an existing building situated on the subject property. The applicant has stated that “I want to open my smoking cessation shop [on] the property to help people quit cigarettes, using a personal vaporizer. I would like to operate as long as possible… There is a demand for this product. I have over 30 clients that require my help and as the word gets out people are coming. Tobacco is killing people and its time people had a place to come to beat the addiction”.
2.0 RECOMMENDATION: A. THAT Council approve Temporary Use Permit No. 2016-04.
Alternative: .1 THAT Council deny Temporary Use Permit No. 2016-04.
Susan Lightfoot
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S COMMENTS:
Recommend a 2 year Temporary Use Permit which would allow for the OCP Review & Update to be completed and to provide further evaluation on this site.
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3.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Site Context: The subject property is approximately 1,349 m2 in area, and is situated on the west side of Main Street, north of Skagit Avenue. The property is currently comprised of a dwelling which houses the Athina’s Desert Day Spa (personal service establishment) as well as an accessory building. The surrounding pattern of development is generally comprised of residential uses.
Regulatory Provisions: Under the Town of Oliver Zoning Bylaw 1350, the subject property has been zoned Commercial Tourist One (CT1), which does not permit for “retail establishment, minor” uses (NOTE: this use is only permitted in the C1, CS1 and P1 Zones). At Section 6 (Parking and Loading) of the Zoning Bylaw, commercial retail uses are required to provide parking at a ratio of 1 per 30.0 m2 gross floor area. Under the Town’s Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw 1030, the preferred future land use of the subject parcel has been designated as Medium Density Residential (MR). The property is also shown as being designated within the Multiple Family Development Permit Area. The OCP contains a number of specific criteria that Council may consider when reviewing a TUP proposal, specifically: a) the use must be clearly temporary or seasonal in nature; b) compatibility of the proposal with adjacent uses; c) impact of the proposed use on the natural environment, including groundwater, wildlife, and all environmentally sensitive areas; d) intensity of the proposed use; e) inability to conduct the proposed use on land elsewhere in the community; f) the remedial measures to be carried out to mitigate any damage to the natural environment as a result of the temporary use.
4.0 NOTIFICATION Adjacent property owners will have received notification of this application with written comments regarding the proposal being accepted until the 4:00 pm, March 14, 2016. The Public Works Department and the Town’s Building Inspector have no objections to this TUP application. There were no specific comments received from any of the other referral agencies.
5.0 ANALYSIS: In assessing this proposal, staff note that, despite being zoned for commercial purposes, the preferred future land use of this property under the OCP is medium density residential development with an allowance for limited small-scale neighbourhood commercial uses (i.e. local convenience stores). Moreover, the intent of the Tourist Commercial One (CT1) Zone is to encourage year-round tourism activities (i.e. hotels) and it is not clear how the proposed “vape shop” use is consistent
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with this. In addition, staff believe that there are opportunities for such a use to be conducted elsewhere within the community (i.e. within the historic downtown area). While the use is neither temporary nor seasonal in nature, the OCP does provide “for temporary approval of transitional uses, or uses where uncertainty exists respecting appropriateness or viability of the use, and where it is premature to decide upon rezoning and long-term land use rights ...” While staff consider the C3 Zone to be a more appropriate location for this type of use and considers that the OCP speaks against such a use becoming permanent at this site, it is also recognised that the proposal is unlikely to create localised problems (i.e. traffic / parking impacts, noise or odours). As mentioned above, staff believes that there are numerous other sites, principally in the form of vacant commercial/retail buildings on Main Street, that would be better suited to this proposed use, and the OCP Bylaw envisions this site transitioning over time to a residential zone. However, a Broad Goal of the OCP is also to “accommodate and encourage new businesses and industries to locate in Oliver” as well as to “promote economic development in ways that produce jobs …” On this basis, staff are recommending that a TUP for a “retail establishment, minor” be approved for a period not exceeding three (3) years at this site. Given the nature of the proposed use, staff do not believe that a public information meeting is required prior to consideration by Council.
Attachments: Site Photo (Google Streetview)
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Town of Oliver STAFF REPORT
Report to: Regular Council Meeting of March 14, 2016
From: Diane Vaykovich, Corporate Officer
Date: February 26, 2016
Subject: 2016 Board of Variance Appointment
Action: Recommendation
1.0 Purpose
The purpose of this report is to re-appoint members to the Board of Variance Committee as required by Bylaw 1338.
2.0 Recommendation
THAT Council re-appoint Dave Corbeil, Jim Cavin, and Marg Chadsey to the Board of Variance Committee for a three-year term.
Or
THAT Council choose not to re-appoint Dave Corbeil, Jim Cavin, and Marg Chadsey and that staff advertise for alternative appointees.
Diane Vaykovich Corporate Officer
CAO’S COMMENTS
OK, per C. Cowan, CAO
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Variance Bylaw No. 1338, Section 2 e) states Members of the Board of Variance may be reappointed for further terms. The 2013 appointees are willing to serve an additional three-year appointment on the Board of Variance Committee.
Under Section 536 of the Local Government Act a local government that has adopted a zoning bylaw must, by bylaw, establish a board of variance. A board of variance for a population less than 25,000 shall consist of three persons appointed by Council, under Section 537 of the Local Government Act.
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Town of Oliver STAFF REPORT
Report to: Regular Council Meeting of March 14, 2016
From: Diane Vaykovich, Corporate Officer
Date: March 1, 2016
Subject: Communities in Bloom Program and Canada 150 Fund
Action: Recommendation
1.0 Purpose
The purpose of this report is to provide information regarding the Communities in Bloom Program and the Canada 150 Fund.
The Communities in Bloom Program is an opportunity for Oliver residents to participate in a program designed to enhance the environment and beautification of the municipality.
While Canada 150 marks an important milestone in Canada’s history, applicants are encouraged to develop projects that celebrate who we are as Canadians in 2017 and who we want to be in the future.
The Canada 150 Fund can support projects across a broad range of subject areas, including but not limited to: arts and culture; environmental stewardship and connecting with nature; sport, health and active living; history and heritage; science and technology; and civic engagement.
2.0 Recommendation
THAT Council direct staff to review the Communities in Bloom Program for a 2017 application; and
THAT Council engages local community groups to consider spearheading the Communities in Bloom program to celebrate Canada’s 150 Anniversary; and
THAT Council establish a Communities in Bloom budget allocation for 2017.
Or
THAT Council chooses not to submit a Communities in Bloom application.
Diane Vaykovich Corporate Officer
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CAO’S COMMENTS
OK per C. Cowan, CAO
BACKGROUND:
The Communities in Bloom Program is an opportunity for Oliver residents to participate in a program designed to enhance the environment and beautification of the municipality.
Oliver competed in 2011, receiving the Gateway Winner for Outstanding Community Entry Signage. The overall cost in 2010 and 2011 towards this program was $35,373.21.
If the Town of Oliver wishes to participate the following should be planned:
1. Create a local “In Bloom” action committee (citizens, business, service clubs, municipal representative (Councillor, Public Works, Administrator, Parks & Recreation) 2. Start with a simple budget to cover registration fee and create community wide awareness projects (i.e., parades, tidy up days, fundraising events) 3. Prepare for Judges Evaluation to take place in mid-July 4. Create a Community Profile Book outlining the communities achievements 5. Host a pair of judges during evaluation time 6. Send a delegate or two to the Provincial Awards in Kamloops
Communities participate with other communities in their population category within the Province.
Provincial judges evaluate the communities on the eight program criteria and award a bloom rating from 1 to 5 blooms (5 being the highest ranking) at a provincial awards ceremony in the fall, where communities receive a certificate with their bloom rating.
Up to two communities in each province will be invited to participate in the following year’s national edition.
Any community is allowed to participate in a non-competitive category either to learn about the program or, if they are past provincial participants or national finalists, to maintain their rating from the previous year.
Evaluation and Bloom Ratings
The Judges’ Visit – Useful Information
• Prepare materials and community profile book that address all criteria in the evaluation form. • Make good use of the time that the judges are in your community. • The judges’ itinerary should include all of the criteria and be discussed with the judges upon arrival. • Provide the judges with the opportunity to interact with key individuals and enjoy their time spent in your community. • Give them time to start working on their evaluation form. • Let them see that you are proud of your achievements.
Communities are rated from 1 to 5 blooms
Up to 55 points: 1 bloom
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55-63 points: 2 blooms 64-72 points: 3 blooms 73-81 points: 4 blooms 82 points and more: 5 blooms
Canada 150 Celebration – 2017
There may be opportunity to seek funding through the Canada 150 Fund for Oliver, and its residents, to participate in the Communities in Bloom program. The goal of the Canada 150 Fund is to see Canadians participating in activities that contribute to building a sense of pride and attachment to Canada.
The Canada 150 Fund will support activities that:
• Encourage participants to give back to Canada through gifts of time and energy, in ways that leave a legacy for the future;
• Provide Canadians with opportunities to actively participate and/or celebrate together, promoting and building a deeper understanding of Canada, its people and what it means to be Canadian; and
• Recognize and promote exceptional Canadian people, places, achievements and events that continue to shape our country.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: B. Newell, Chief Administrative Officer
DATE: March 10, 2016
RE: South Okanagan Transit System – Service Establishment
Administrative Recommendation:
THAT the Regional District establish a Service to authorize a tax requisition to subsidize the South Okanagan Transit Service to include the Electoral Areas “A”, “C”, “D”, and the Towns of Osoyoos and Oliver.
Reference: Okanagan-Similkameen Transit Future Plan – Executive Summary (OSTFP)
Background:
The Town of Osoyoos administers the South Okanagan Transit System (SOTS) in partnership with BC Transit. The current system has three separate routes that provide service between Osoyoos and Kelowna. The first route operates within Osoyoos Monday to Thursday mornings and in the afternoons Tuesday to Thursday. The second route provides service between Osoyoos and Summerland (including scheduled stops in Oliver, Okanagan Falls and Penticton) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The third route operates between Osoyoos and Kelowna (including scheduled stops in Oliver, Okanagan Falls, Penticton, Summerland, and Kelowna) every Monday.
Analysis:
The Town of Osoyoos had previously petitioned the Regional District to assume control of the system and, at the May 24, 2007 meeting, it was resolved to create a regional service for the South Okanagan Similkameen Transit System. However, BC Transit indicated that they would not consider transferring the system in the absence of a Transit Future Study for the Region. As a result, Electoral Areas “A”, “C” and “D” have been contributing to the system through their individual Electoral Area Rural Projects budgets since 2008.
A funding formula was established in 2008 for Electoral Areas "A", "C" and "D" along with the Town of Oliver and Town of Osoyoos ("local share"). This formula is based on assessment and was informally agreed to by all parties.
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Area Percentage 2016 Local 2016 Total Share Share Operating Lease Share Fees Area A (Osoyoos FD) 9.44 3,345 2,069 5,414 Area C (Oliver FD) 14.14 5,010 3,099 8,110 Area D (OK Falls FD) 17.04 6,038 3,735 9,773 Town of Oliver 21.02 7,448 4,607 12,056 Town of Osoyoos 38.36 13,592 8,408 22,001 Totals 100.0 35,435 21,920 57,355
While this method has been in place for a number of years, taxing for a recurring service requires public.
The proposed service would help set the groundwork for meeting the targeted transit goals for regional and inter-regional transit set out in the Okanagan-Similkameen Transit Future Plan (see goals 21 and 22 in the OSTFP Executive Summary).
Alternatives: Terminate electoral area participation in the South Okanagan Transit Service.
Respectfully submitted:
Lindsay Bourque L. Bourque, Rural Projects Coordinator
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Transit Future Plan OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN | April 2015 Executive Summary
TRANSIT future
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Executive Summary
Transit has tremendous potential to contribute to more economically vibrant, livable, and sustainable communities. The need to realize this potential in the Okanagan-Similkameen is increasingly important because of factors such as a large aging demographic, consolidation of medical services, mobility for individuals who do not have access to other modes of travel, population growth and climate change. These factors, particularly the projected increase in seniors across Okanagan-Similkameen communities, are already creating increasing mobility and transportation pressures. In consideration of these issues, the local governments in the Okanagan- Similkameen have adopted: • Official Community Plans (“OCPs”) • The South Okanagan Regional Growth Strategy • Community action plans like the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (Osoyoos) In addition to these planning initiatives in the Okanagan-Similkameen, the BC Provincial Transit Plan and BC Transit’s 2030 Strategic Plan inform the Transit Future Plan. The Transit Future Plan builds on the Okanagan-Similkameen land use and transportation policies and includes an implementation strategy for transit investments. See Figure 1. The Transit Future Plan was developed through a participatory planning process involving stakeholder advisory groups and broad community consultation across the Regional District. The Transit Future Plan envisions what a community’s transit network should look like 25 years from now, informing local governments and the province about the transit investments and changes we will work toward, and the order that those changes will happen. Included in this are the investments, ridership targets, networks, and infrastructure needed to achieve the vision.
Figure 1: Transit Future Plan Framework
Public Provincial South Okanagan O cial Plans of Regional Engagement Transit Strategy Regional Growth Community Plans, Institutions (Health & Strategy Local Area Plans Post-secondary Education)
BC Transit Strategic Plan Local Government Transportation Plans
Transit Future Plan
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Vision and Goals Vision Statement “By the year 2040: Transit in the Regional District of Okanagan- Similkameen connects people and communities locally, regionally, and inter-regionally through cost-effective, convenient, integrated, accessible, and user-friendly services.” Goals 1. The transit system complements the goal of compact, complete communities and is integrated with local government land use and transportation plans. 2. The transit system is efficient. 3. The transit system is a viable alternative to the private vehicle.
Ridership Targets The Okanagan-Similkameen Transit Future Plan recognizes that the region contains urban and rural character areas and has different mode share targets to reflect this. Based on stakeholder input, the transit mode share for transit: • Inside Penticton is three per cent (3%) of all trips by 2040, which will require Penticton ridership to grow from 454,000 to 1.2 million trips per year • Outside of Penticton is two per cent (2%) of all trips by 2040, which will require a ridership increase from 40,000 to 540,000 trips per year. The combined ridership across the RDOS will require 1.7 million annual trips to be made by transit by 2040, an increase of 3.4 times from the current 498,000 annual trips.
2013 2040
Annual transit trips to triple by the year 2040
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The Transit Future Plan Network The Okanagan-Similkameen Transit Future Network includes four distinct layers of transit service to better match transit service to demand. The network is designed to be easy to use and competitive with automobile travel by improving the directness, reliability and frequency of the transit system. The network focuses on service along key corridors, service connecting neighbourhoods and major destinations and service which connects town centres to one another. The Transit Future Plan may require some customers to transfer from one route to another to complete their journey, with the trade-off that trips will be more frequent and overall travel will be more direct. Frequent Transit Network (FTN) The Frequent Transit Network (FTN) provides medium-to high-density mixed land use corridors with a convenient, reliable, and frequent (15 minute service) transit service operating weekdays between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm. The goal of the FTN is to allow customers to spontaneously travel between major destinations and reach the inter-regional exchange without having to consult a transit schedule. The FTN will carry the majority of total ridership in the Okanagan-Similkameen and for this reason, justifies capital investments such as a high level of transit stop amenities, service branding, and transit priority measures. Local Transit Network (LTN) The Local Transit Network (LTN) is designed to connect neighbourhoods to local destinations and to the FTN. LTN services allow customers to plan a trip to work, school, or the local shopping centre. Frequency and vehicle types are selected based on demand, with LTN routes sub-categorized into either an Urban or Small Town LTN. Urban Local Transit Network Small Town Local Transit Network • Frequency 30 minutes or greater • Frequency 60 minutes or greater • Connection to local destinations , FTN • Connection to local destinations, FTN, or Regional/ Inter-regional services • Conventional fixed-route , fixed- schedule service • May include Paratransit options: • Fixed schedule with On-Request service This type of service has set trip times and a usual route, but the schedule is designed to allow one or two deviations within one kilometre from the usual route to serve customers that are beyond walking distance, or who face mobility challenges. • On-Request service This type of service has set operating hours, but routes and schedules are determined based on requests received. Because it is not consistent, this form of Paratransit is more difficult for customers to understand and requires the most planning ahead, however it can be effective in very low density areas.
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Targeted Transit Targeted services are a collection of transit services that are more focused on the needs of specific customers. These services include: • Regional transit services designed to provide access between communities of the region. The target market includes a mix of people travelling for health services, personal shopping, and for some communities, commuter services for post-secondary students and employees. • Inter-regional services are designed to provide commuter connections for post-secondary students and employees working outside of the Okanagan- Similkameen, as well as access to advanced medical services and specialized shopping not available in Penticton or other regional hubs. • School or Employee Shuttle services are trips focused on servicing destinations which attract high volumes of commuters, but may be located outside of a regular service area, and often include cost-sharing or special fare structures based on agreements with the school or employer. Custom Transit • handyDART Door-to-door services for customers unable to use the Frequent Transit or Local Transit Network services. Okanagan-SimilkameenOkanagan-Similkameen Transit Future Future Regional Regional and Inter-regionaland Inter-Regional Transit Network Network Map
UBC Okanagan KELOWNA WEST KELOWNA
PEACHLAND
SUMMERLAND NARAMATA
COALMONT
PRINCETON PENTICTON
KALEDEN
HEDLEY OKANAGAN FALLS
Transit Future Network KEREMEOS Regional & Inter-Regional Transit OLIVER Kelowna Regional Transit Proposed Transit Exchange
Park & Ride OSOYOOS
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Okanagan-Similkameen Future Local Transit Network Maps
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Keremeos & Area: 25 year To Penticton Main Keremeos Network Vision Hwy. 3A
Upper Bench 2 Ave.
Hwy. 3 7th Ave. Library Hwy. 3 7 St. 4 St.
To Princeton 12 Ave. Similkameen River Barcello
Small Town Local Newton Transit Network Coulthard Local Transit Transit maps show transit routes, exchanges and relevant landmarks Regional Transit to help riders use the transit system. They are not complete street maps. Routes are shown for illustrative purposes and may change. To Penticton Okanagan Okanagan Falls & Naramata: Skaha Lake 7th Ave Eastside 25 year Network Vision
Birch Library 8th Ave Falls OKANAGAN
Grocery Cedar Store FALLS Robinson
10th AveWillow McClean Creek Main Naramata Ellis Juniper Bartlett
Maple
Second Second Third Rec Third Naramata Centre Firehall Debeck Debeck Arawana Elementary Region School
F St
Hwy. 97 H St
Naramata Rd.
Sports Field Weyerhauser
Transit maps show transit routes, exchanges and relevant landmarks to help riders use the transit system. They are not complete street maps. Routes are shown for illustrative To Oliver purposes and may change. and Osoyoos Okanagan Lake
McMillan Transit maps show transit routes, exchanges and relevant landmarks City Hall to help riders use the transit system. They are not complete street maps. To Upper Bench Cherry Routes are shown for illustrative Lane purposes and may change.
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Princeton & Area: 25 year Network Vision
Princeton Princeton Hwy. 3A Hwy. Multi- Princeton Purpose Regional Arena
Airport Merritt Old
TaylorSanang Old Hedley Memorial Dewdney Park To Tullameen Bridge and Coalmont Tulameen Similkameen River To Keremeos Allison Hwy. 3 Asp and Penticton Brandlmayr 1 St. Taylor Mill Lapworth Granite 2 St. Penryn Vermillion Tapton Burton Princeton Mayne General Small Town Local Vernon Hospital Sunset Hwy. 3 Mountain Copper Stout Old Copper Mountain Transit Network Ridgewood Dollie Auburn Burton Edgewood
Grove Similkameen Local Transit Cormack Marsh Park Regional Transit Limited regional service Limited local service Transit maps show transit routes, exchanges and relevant landmarks to help riders use the transit system.They are not complete street maps. Routes On-request service are shown for illustrative purposes and may change.
To Peachland Summerland: 25 year and West Kelowna Summerland Hwy. 97 Network Vision Hwy. 97
Peach Orchard Quinpool Yule Yule Marshall Nesters Jubilee Peach OrchardArena Health Main Centre Wharton IGA Memorial Rosedale Summerland Victoria Lakeshore Park Library Seniors’ Village Lakeshore Etters Etters Kelly Senior’sKelly Sinclair Sinclair
Drop-In Atkinson Butler Prairie Valley Hwy. 97 Transit maps show transit routes, exchanges and relevant landmarks to help riders use the transit system.They are not complete street maps. Routes are shown for illustrative purposes and may change. Urban Local
Transit Network Giants Head
Local Transit Gartrell
Regional and May Fir Nixon Inter-regional Transit Johnson Nixon Woods Woods Summerland
Limited service Ornamental Hwy. 97 Gardens On-request service To Penticton
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To Okanagan Falls Oliver: 25 year Network Vision Oliver and Penticton
Small Town Local Transit Network Hwy. 3A/97 Chardonnay Tuc-El-Nuit Local Transit Mountainview Lake
Regional Transit Meadows
Park
McKinney Black Sage
Main Hospital
Rockcliffe
Dividend Fairview
Airport
Road 1 Airport
Hwy. 3A/97 Transit maps show transit routes, exchanges and relevant landmarks to help riders use the transit system.They are not complete street maps. Routes Osoyoos: 25 year Network Vision To Osoyoos are shown for illustrative purposes and may change.
To Oliver and Osoyoos PentictonPenticton 87th St.
Hwy. 97 92nd Ave. Quince Jubilee Gravenstein Osoyoos Lake
89th St. Jonagold Spartan Meadowlark Hwy. 3 78th Ave. 87th St. Main Lombardy
Tamarack
Maple 72nd Ave. Main Cottonwood
Maple Hwy. 3 70th Ave. 74th Ave. Main Elementary Hwy. 3 School 62nd Ave. Lakeshore
89th St. OSOYOOS Kingfisher 62nd Ave. Nighthawk
89th St.
Secondary
School 115th St. 115th 115th St. 115th Hwy. 97 Oleander 25th St. Small Town Local 46th Ave. Transit Network
Lakeshore 42nd Ave. Lobelia 107th St. 36th Ave. Local Transit 30th Ave. 32nd Regional Transit Limited service Transit maps show transit routes, exchanges and relevant landmarks to help riders use the transit On-request service system.They are not complete street maps. Routes are shown for illustrative purposes and may change.
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Implementation Strategy Establishing the Transit Future Plan network requires prioritizing transit investments and developing an implementation strategy to transform today’s network into the future network. Note that actual implementation of expansion is contingent on available local and provincial funding. See table 1 below.
Table 1: Implementation Strategy
Immediate Implementation Priorities (2015)
Small Town Local Transit 1 Introduce Local transit to Okanagan Falls IMPLEMENTED JANUARY 19 2015 This service is an expansion to the Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System, expanding the system from 1 regional connector route (Targeted service) between Penticton and Area A (Naramata), to include local service within Okanagan Falls and an additional regional connector route between Penticton and Area D, as described in Option 2.
Targeted Transit: Regional and Inter-regional Transit 2 Okanagan Falls 1 Penticton: Introduce new daily and commuter connections along Eastside Road between Okanagan Falls and Penticton IMPLEMENTED JANUARY 19 2015 In conjunction with Option 1, this service is an expansion to the Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System, adding an additional regional connector route between Penticton and Area D (Okanagan Falls).
Targeted Transit: Regional and Inter regional Transit 3 Adopt a revised governance structure to streamline implementation actions contained in this plan, and enable more comprehensive system management and performance monitoring Decision-making, administrative transit knowledge, transit resources, public information, fares and schedules are largely fragmented across the five separate systems in the RDOS. Better integration is an essential step to implementing the Transit Future Plan and enabling services that coordinate seamlessly for transit customers. Therefore it is strongly recommended that the first priority out of this Transit Future Plan is to begin a regional discussion about levels of integration and potential strategies.
4 [Contingent on Integrated Governance] Adopt service standards and route performance guidelines for transit services in Penticton and outside of Penticton Service standards and route performance guidelines provide a consistent tool to measure the performance of new and existing services. These standards and guidelines will ensure services are effective and in line with community goals and enable the provision of evidence based service planning recommendations to local government partners across the RDOS.
5 [Contingent on Integrated Governance] Consolidate Rider’s Guides across the region to include all transit systems (see West Kootenays Rider’s Guide) Develop a single Rider’s Guide for all transit services across the RDOS so that transit customers will be able to plan ahead to use transit services in adjoining communities.
6 [Contingent on Integrated Governance] Determine and adopt a comprehensive and consistent menu of fares and fare products for Local, Regional and Inter-regional transit services
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7 [Contingent on Integrated Governance] Improved coordination of schedules a. Review schedules for minor cost-neutral changes to enable greater connectivity between transit services. a. Introduce Online/Smart phone trip planner In tandem with consolidating all schedule and route information for the region, introduce an online/smart phone trip planner. 8 [Contingent on Integrated Governance] Develop a region-wide strategy to adopt enhanced long term education and ridership programs designed to introduce area residents to transit.
Short-term Implementation Priorities (0 to 5 years)
Frequent Transit 9 Phase One of Main Street Frequent Transit Network (FTN) Development – Two Phases This is the first major step to implement the primary Main Street FTN. Transit service frequencies on the existing route 5 Main Street will be adjusted and expanded to create a Frequent Transit route. This phase focuses on service expansion between Cherry Lane Mall and Lakeshore Drive.
Urban Local Transit 10 Penticton: Improve Sunday Hourly service on Route 5 Main Street will be introduced for four hours on Sunday afternoons. This will operate on a staggered time table with the existing hourly Route 16 Lake to Lake Sunday Service to provide (between both routes) 30 minute service along the Main/Government corridor from noon until 4:00 pm. This will augment north/south travel during the busiest times on Sundays. 11 Penticton: Improve late night service to 12:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays and during Peachfest Additional hours and schedule adjustments to Routes 5 Main Street and 15 Night Route for late night service connecting to downtown and the entertainment district.
12 Penticton: Introduce Service to the Wiltse Area Local Transit service will be extended to include more coverage in the Wiltse area. The most likely candidate for extension is Route 1 Okanagan Lake/Wiltse. 13 Greater Penticton: Examine and identify opportunities to extend conventional and handyDART transit service to developments located on adjoining Penticton Indian Band lands
Working in tandem with the Penticton Indian Band (PIB) and the City of Penticton, conduct a feasibility study to assess possibilities for future expansion to connect residents of and retail locations on PIB lands with the Penticton Transit System. Potential sites include Redwing Estates and Green Avenue Channel developments; further sites will be identified using the PIB’s Land Use Plan as a guide.
14 Greater Penticton: Introduce Service to the West Bench The transit service area will be extended to include the West Bench. Owing to its location, the West Bench is most cost- effectively served by the Targeted Regional Connector service operating between Penticton and Summerland. • Service levels and service delivery will be determined based on an examination of ridership demand to be conducted as part of the Service Change Service Discussion Document for this expansion, but are preliminarily estimated at four trips per day, Monday to Friday.
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Small Town Local Transit 15 Keremeos: Introduce service two days per week within Keremeos, and to Cawston and Olalla. This new service would use a vehicle stationed in Princeton, which would travel to the Keremeos area two days per week to enable access to daily needs, post office, and medical service for residents of Keremeos, Cawston and Olalla. 16 Princeton: Introduce weekday scheduled service within Princeton interspersed with periods of on-request service for people with a disability. 3 full days + 1 hour on Tuesday/Thursdays.
Existing service hours within Princeton would be re-allocated in combination with new hours in order to offer scheduled fixed-route service. Peak trips will be offered Monday through Friday, while daytime scheduled service will be offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Scheduled service will be designed to connect with targeted transit regional connectors operating between Princeton and Penticton.
Note: This option must be implemented in conjunction with service expansion to Keremeos because both expansions rely on the same new additional vehicle.
Targeted Transit: Regional and Inter-regional Transit
17 Penticton 1 West Kelowna: Add two round trips per day, Monday to Friday at commuter hours. This option introduces a new service for Penticton and Summerland residents working, studying, and going to Kelowna for medical reasons. Service will begin in Penticton and offer timed connections to Kelowna Regional Transit Rapid Bus in West Kelowna. Rapid Bus offers express limited stop service to downtown Kelowna and UBCO, and connections to regular transit routes in Kelowna. The service will also enable residents of Kelowna to visit Summerland and Penticton for the day, supporting visitor opportunities from Kelowna, and adding options for residents of Summerland to travel to Penticton for education and personal reasons.
18 Penticton 1 West Kelowna: Add three additional midday rounds trips Monday and Wednesday, and Friday. The addition of midday services on select days of the week enables RDOS residents from communities south and west of Penticton, in addition to Penticton and Summerland residents, to access Kelowna for medical purposes and shopping.
19 Princeton 1 Keremeos: Introduce one return trip between Princeton and Keremeos on Tuesday and Thursday. Note: This option must be implemented in conjunction with local service expansion to Keremeos and in Princeton (Option15) because the vehicle used for these expansions will be housed in Princeton. This option will benefit eastbound travel between Princeton and Hedley to Keremeos. Local Government partners and BC Transit should also contact the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to explore opportunities to install stops to serve smaller communities along the way.
20 Princeton 1 Penticton: Adjust existing schedule for more time in Penticton to enable connections to the Penticton 1 West Kelowna midday trips. Designed to be carried out in conjunction with Option 18, this option extends the hours of service for targeted transit service operating between Princeton and Penticton, so that trips are slightly later. This will enable RDOS residents originating in the Similkameen to access the midday targeted service operating between Penticton and West Kelowna.
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21 Osoyoos 1 Penticton: Increase service to two round trips per day Monday to Friday, connecting with midday Kelowna service from Penticton.
a. Phase One: Addition of one trip on Friday mornings. This option adds an additional round trip on Friday morning between Osoyoos and Penticton. In combination with the scheduled service to Kelowna, which operates on Mondays, residents of the South Okanagan will have 8 trips per week to Penticton.
b. Phase Two: Addition of second trip on Friday afternoons. Service to include a second additional round trip on Friday.
c. Phase Three: Conversion of Monday Kelowna trip to two Penticton trips, connecting with Kelowna Service from Penticton. With the conversion of the existing Monday Kelowna trip to two trips between Osoyoos and Penticton residents of the South Okanagan will have 10 trips per week to Penticton with connections to Kelowna available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
22 Osoyoos 1 Penticton: Increase service to four round trips per day, Monday to Friday to provide northbound and southbound commuters access to major employers in the Oliver area.
This expansion provides the opportunity for residents living north and south of Oliver access to employment in the Oliver area at the new corrections facility. Service viability and trip times will be confirmed and determined by shift structure. • This service will also provide improved options for trips by Penticton area residents to the South Okanagan.
Infrastructure Priorities
23 Along the FTN Corridor in Penticton, between Downtown and Cherry Lane Mall. Invest in on-street customer amenities such as transit shelters and shade, benches, and enhanced customer information. Transit information should include transfer locations for service to Okanagan College, Penticton Regional Hospital, civic facilities, and also transfer locations to access targeted transit to other communities. Other transportation information should include active transportation maps and way-finding within a 200-400m radius of each principle FTN stop.
24 Reconfigure the existing Cherry Lane/Warren Avenue exchange in order to enable sufficient capacity for integrating targeted regional transit services with local transit, as well as active transportation facilities (pedestrian, bicycle racks, and local transit information).
Sufficient space is needed to accommodate three conventional vehicles, and layover space for up to three community- shuttle sized vehicles. 25 Highway-side transit stops. Explore opportunities with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to develop highway-side stops for: • Manufactured home and Lower Similkameen Indian Band (LSIB) communities along between Princeton and Keremeos (Hwy 3) • Twin Lakes (Hwy 3A) • Gallagher Lake (Hwy 97) • Agricultural Research Centre (Hwy 97)
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26 Continue to improve transit customer facilities. Continued improvement and maintenance of transit facilities and on-street customer amenities are important for the successful operation and future growth of the transit system. Some improvements that have been identified are: • Space transit stops along a corridor at appropriate intervals between 300m – 400m. In some locations, transit stops are spaced too closely together, leading to slower transit trips and higher transit stop maintenance costs. Corridor transit and transportation projects should include a review of stop locations prior to investing in infrastructure. • Invest in on-street customer amenities such as transit shelters, customer information, benches, bike racks at key stops and pedestrian-oriented lighting at transit stops.
27 Install universally accessible transit stops. BC Transit buses are all accessible, but basic stop infrastructure such as sidewalks (or concrete pads), are required for these features to be used. Establish criteria to prioritize the universal accessibility of transit stops and implement a program of annual upgrades and installations of sidewalks or pads across the RDOS.
Custom Transit Priorities
28 Support ongoing conventional travel training for Custom Transit customers. Many transit customers in Penticton with accessibility challenges make excellent use of the existing conventional transit system which operates on a much lower hourly cost than custom transit. This culture should continue to be encouraged as it is offers benefits of both convenience (schedules are known) for transit users, and cost efficiency for transit partners.
29 Custom registration and recertification of existing handyDART registrants. BC Transit is developing a revised handyDART registration process which is currently being implemented as a pilot project in several transit systems. Based on the outcomes, this new approach will be fine-tuned and implemented in communities providing handyDART service as a separate service from conventional and paratransit.
30 Penticton handyDART: Aligning the hours of operation Monday through Friday and service area with the regular conventional service (excluding night service). 31 Penticton handyDART: Expand handyDART to include service on Saturday.
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PEACHLAND Local Transit Short Term Priorities Hwy. 97
Projected additional hours and ridership SUMMERLAND on the three to ve year horizon pending NARAMATA available local and provincial funding.
PENTICTON PENTICTON PRINCETON +4,330 HOURS +47,700 RIDERS
Hwy. 3 KALEDEN OKANAGAN FALLS PRINCETON HEDLEY
Hwy. 3A OKANAGAN +340 HOURS +1,100 RIDERS FALLS +1,300 HOURS +3,900 RIDERS
KEREMEOS KEREMEOS OLIVER
+500 HOURS +1,500 RIDERS
Hwy. 97
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UBC Targeted Transit Okanagan
Short Term Priorities WEST KELOWNA KELOWNA Regional and Inter-regional
Projected additional hours and ridership PEACHLAND on the three to ve year horizon pending PENTICTON 1 WEST KELOWNA available local and provincial funding.
Hwy. 97 +2,020 HOURS +30,300 RIDERS
SUMMERLAND NARAMATA
PENTICTON PRINCETON PRINCETON 1 PENTICTON
OKANAGAN 1 PENTICTON Hwy. 3 +230 HOURS +700 RIDERS KALEDEN FALLS
HEDLEY PRINCETON 1 KEREMEOS +1,350 HOURS +12,000 RIDERS Hwy. 3A OKANAGAN FALLS
+200 HOURS +600 RIDERS
KEREMEOS OLIVER
OSOYOOS 1 PENTICTON
Hwy. 97
+1,600 HOURS +4,800 RIDERS
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Medium & Long-term Implementation Priorities (6 – 25+ years) Frequent Transit
32 Penticton: Phase Two of Main Street Frequent Transit Network (FTN) Development. 33 Penticton: Investigation of Secondary FTN – potentially serving Okanagan College. 34 Penticton: Phase One Secondary FTN Network development. 35 Penticton: Phase Two of Secondary FTN development will expand service hours in order to reach Main Street FTN level of service. Urban Local Transit
36 Penticton: Extend select local Penticton routes to 30-minute service Monday to Saturday. 37 Penticton: Extend Regular Routes to 8:00pm Monday to Saturday. 38 Penticton: Introduce Service to Sendero Canyon. 39 Penticton: Improve Sunday service by introducing service at 2014 Saturday levels. 40 Penticton: Extend service to Spiller Road. Small Town Local Transit 41 Osoyoos: Improve daytime local service within Osoyoos Monday to Friday. 42 Oliver: Introduce daytime local service within Oliver Monday to Friday. 43 Summerland: Introduce dedicated local transit service to Summerland Monday to Saturday. 44 Osoyoos & Oliver: Expand local transit service to Saturday. 45 Okanagan Falls: Introduce service on Saturday within Okanagan Falls. 46 Princeton: Introduce evening service on Friday night. 47 Osoyoos & Oliver: Introduce evening service on Friday and Saturday. 48 Princeton: Introduce service on Saturday. 49 Keremeos: Introduce service on Saturday. 50 Summerland: Introduce evening service Friday and Saturday. 51 Summerland: Introduce service on Sunday. 52 Osoyoos & Oliver: Introduce service on Sunday. Targeted Transit: Regional and Inter-regional Transit 53 Penticton 1 West Kelowna: Increase service on weekdays to four round trips. 54 Princeton 1 Penticton: Increase service to five days per week. 55 Osoyoos 1 Penticton: Introduce three round trips on Saturday. 56 Summerland 1 Penticton: Introduce three round trips on Saturday. 57 Summerland 1 Penticton: Introduce evening service on Friday and Saturday. 58 Keremeos 1 Osoyoos: Introduce service between Keremeos and Osoyoos. 59 Naramata 1 Penticton: Introduce evening service on Friday and Saturday. 60 Okanagan Falls 1 Penticton: Introduce evening service on Friday and Saturday.
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Targeted Transit: Employee Shuttles
61 Conduct a feasibility study for an employee shuttle between Summerland or Trout Creek to the Agricultural Research Centre. 62 Conduct a feasibility study for an employee shuttle timed to meet shift changes between Princeton and Copper Mountain Mine.
Infrastructure Priorities
63 Local Exchanges. 64 Penticton Park & Ride. 65 Hwy 3A/Hwy 97 Transfer/ Park & Ride.
Custom Transit Priorities
66 Assess the need for Okanagan-Similkameen expansion to align with the coverage area of Okanagan-Similkameen Routes 10, 20 and 21. 67 Summerland: Formal reclassification of custom services into Tier 3 Custom. 68 Summerland: Continue to expand service over time to meet demand. 69 Penticton Urban: Continue to expand service over time to meet demand. 70 Conduct a feasibility study to assess unmet trips within the Osoyoos and Oliver area that would be met by the introduction of Custom (handyDART).
Cost of Short Term Implementation Priorities Preliminary costs have been developed for the short-term service improvement priorities requiring expansion hours. See Table 2. Cost and revenue projections are based on the 2013/14 Annual Operating Agreement (AOA) budget figures, and actual costs and impacts may vary depending on the finalization of service and operating details. Ridership projections are also estimates, based on analysis of current ridership trends and expected trends associated with the proposed service change. Actual implementation is subject to the available local and provincial funding.
Table 2: Short Term Implementation Priorities and Preliminary Cost Estimates*
Net Local BC Transit Additional Service Total Total Service Option Buses** Rides Share of Share of total kms Hours Revenue Costs Costs*** Costs**** Frequent Transit 9. Penticton 1 56,800 2,620 36,700 $26,700 $257,100 $128,600 $101,800 Urban Local Transit 10. Penticton 0 5,700 260 2,600 $1,900 $26,300 $12,200 $12,200 11. Penticton 1 14,100 650 5,200 $3,800 $96,200 $65,700 $26,700 12. Penticton 0 8,700 400 2,000 $1,500 $32,700 $15,900 $15,300 13. Greater Penticton 0 8,700 400 1,200 $900 $32,700 $16,500 $15,300
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Net Local BC Transit Additional Service Total Total Service Option Buses** Rides Share of Share of total kms Hours Revenue Costs Costs*** Costs**** Small Town Local Transit 15. Keremeos 1 11,600 500 1,500 $3,000 $51,400 $31,700 $16,700 16. Princeton 0 30,000 1,300 3,900 $7,700 $68,900 $22,200 $39,000 Targeted Transit: Regional and Inter-regional Service 19. Princeton Keremeos 0 4,700 200 600 $1,200 $10,600 $3,400 $6,000 20. Princeton 1 Penticton 0 5,400 230 700 $1,400 $12,200 $3,900 $6,900 17. Penticton 1 West 2 66,800 1,260 18,800 $14,100 $223,700 $141,600 $68,000 Kelowna 18. Penticton 1 West 0 40,300 760 11,400 $8,500 $82,700 $35,600 $38,600 Kelowna 21. Osoyoos 1 Penticton a) Add one Friday morning 0 7,300 170 500 $1,300 $9,600 $2,900 $5,400 trip b) Add one Friday 1 6,000 140 400 $1,000 $32,300 $25,400 $5,900 afternoon trip Targeted Transit: Regional and Inter-regional Service c) Convert existing Monday Osoyoos 1 Kelowna 0 1,300 30 100 $300 $1,700 $400 $1,000 trip into two Osoyoos 1 Penticton trips 22. Osoyoos 1 Penticton 1 53,500 1,260 3,800 $9,600 $95,000 $44,000 $41,400 Custom Transit: handyDART 30. Penticton handyDART 0 10,200 700 4,500 $3,000 $32,300 $7,800 $21,500 31. Penticton handyDART
*Estimate based on 2013/14 budgets. Final costs may change based on budgets at the time of implementation confirmation of final operational details. **The vehicle requirements shown here appear feasible but would need to be confirmed by BC Transit’s Fleet Standards department closer to the implementation date. *** Net Local Share of Costs represents local share of costs less estimated revenue. ****BC Transit Share of Costs do not include BC Transit share of vehicle lease fees. Revised Governance Decision-making, administrative transit knowledge, transit resources, public information, fares and schedules are largely fragmented across the five separate systems in the RDOS. Better integration is an essential step to implementing the Transit Future Plan and enabling services that coordinate seamlessly for transit customers. Governance-related decisions fall into several layers of transit provision including Customer Information and Rider’s Guides, Fares and Pass Structures, Schedules, Driver Hours, and Fleet Resources. For the future, integrating service on one or more of the topic areas will have an overwhelming impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of transit in Okanagan-Similkameen and how it serves it’s communities. See Appendix One in the plan for further details regarding the existing issues and the benefits of integration.
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The case for improved system intergration Each transit system is composed of layers Is this redunancy and of transit provision: multiplicity needed? • Transit Information/Rider’s Guides Many residents are unaware • Fares and Passes of the transit services in These functions • Schedules are all carried neighbouring communities. • Resources – driver hours out in quituplet Integration of some layers • Resources – fleet within the RDOS could make transit easier to • Marketing and promotion use, while also making transit provision more efficient.
Therefore, it is strongly recommended that the first priority out of this Transit Future Plan is to begin a regional discussion about levels of integration and potential strategies. Recent successes in the West Kootenay area could form a model to guide this process. System integration can be achieved while maintaining multiple operating companies. Given the spatial extent of transit service in Okanagan-Similkameen and blend of existing operating companies (one commercial and three not-for- profits), this would be the recommended condition for system amalgamation. If supported, in order to move forward on regional integration, a number of steps are required in terms of approval and agreement. These steps would be confirmed with local government partners but would likely use the following path: Step 1 – Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen receives and endorses the RDOS Transit Future Plan Step 2 – A Regional Transit Advisory Committee is formed and elected officials are appointed as members. The members and municipalities they represent, agree to recognize the Committee as responsible for setting regional fares, processes and products as well as respect recommendations of the Committee for regional planning initiatives, expansion priorities and service hour allocation Step 3 – The Committee endorses a Terms of Reference which agrees to participate in a single schedule for the system, and in doing so, acknowledge local service changes must be done in line with scheduled regional changes. Further, the Committee honours a regional fare structure approved by the Committee, but in doing so, not give up the right to set a local fare Step 4 – BC Transit would then work with the local government partner staff to develop a preliminary integrated schedule for transmittal to the Transit Committee for their review and discussion Step 5 – The proposed service implementation and integration is discussed and approved by the Transit Committee
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This path would then enable implementation of the integrated service. Since the costs for service options presented in this Plan have been determined based on a non-integrated state, a more integrated transit system and governance structure would not only bring a more positive passenger experience and higher ridership but also a more cost-effective service. Note that a number of the service options contained in this plan look at extending service to areas in neighbouring jurisdictions such as the Penticton Indian Band Lands and the Central Okanagan Regional District. These initiatives will require the formation of new partnerships. These partnerships could be formed inclusive to a Regional Transit Advisory Committee or separately from it. Regardless, it would be supportive of transit in the area to: • Seek broader involvement of RDOS local governments in transit partnerships, including municipalities and Indian bands currently not involved • In partnership with other local governments in the North Okanagan and Central Okanagan regions, look for opportunities to conduct long-term transportation planning collaboratively, including an assessment of future demand and potential modes/vehicle types (bus, rail, cycling, Park & Rides). Service Design Standards and Performance Guidelines As part of the ongoing management of the transit network, service standards and route performance guidelines are being developed for transit systems across British Columbia as tools that can be used to help make service planning decisions and measure how well the transit system is progressing towards achieving its vision, goals and targets. • Service standards define service levels (frequency of service, span of day service is provided, days of the week when service is provided), the service area and when new service should be introduced to an area. • Performance guidelines measure service effectiveness and monitor how well the transit system is progressing to achieving the vision of the Transit Future Plan. These measures are meant to ensure an acceptable level of service quality to the customer, and along with the Transit Future Plan, guide planning decisions and recommendations for transit. The performance guidelines are monitored and inform the Annual Performance Summary (APS) reports presented to transit partners on an annual basis. Owing to the comprehensive nature of the Okanagan-Similkameen Transit Future Plan, Service Design Standards and Performance Guidelines will be developed once the new governance model has been established, providing an integrated forum for RDOS review of these guidelines. Upon completion, the service standards and route performance guidelines will be re-examined and renewed in time with updates to the Transit Future Plan. This is necessary since standards and performance guidelines are evolutionary and should grow with the system and development of the community and its changing needs.
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Funding the Plan To meet the mode share and ridership targets of the Transit Future Plan, capital and operating investments in the transit system will be required over the next 25 years. Annual operating costs are based on service hours. Hours within Penticton are projected to increase from the existing 22,866 hours to approximately 43,000 hours, while hours for services outside of Penticton, including regional services, are projected to increase from the existing 8,100 hours to 28,000 hours. The plan also calls for capital investments that include: • Expanding the combined medium and heavy duty transit fleet from the existing 8 vehicles to 20 vehicles • Expanding the combined light duty fleet from the existing 13 vehicles to 26 vehicles (or if the fleet is integrated, to 23 vehicles) • An updated integrated primary transit exchange at Cherry Lane Mall (Warren Ave) in Penticton • New secondary transit exchanges at Okanagan College and within the downtown areas of Oliver, Osoyoos, Princeton, and Summerland • Improvements to accessibility and customer amenities at transit stops • Pedestrian-friendly improvements to streetscapes in areas undergoing intensification and redevelopment, particularly urban villages adjacent to the Frequent Transit Network • Park & Ride facilities on the edges of Penticton, Kaleden, Osoyoos, Princeton and Summerland. Given the increase in transit investment expected over the coming decades, the way in which transit is and will be funded needs to be reviewed. BC Transit and its funding partners will need to work together to achieve stable and predictable funding sources beyond the existing mechanisms. Budget Development Process The Implementation Strategy section establishes milestones over the next 25 years which strategically guide the system from today to the Transit Future vision. Supporting annual plans and three year service budget and initiative letters will provide the operational and budget details necessary to implement service changes. Once the Transit Future Plan is approved, it will act as a source of initiatives that drive BC Transit’s operational and capital expansion process. This in turn guides budget development for BC Transit and the RDOS, as well as BC Transit’s annual provincial budget submissions. Since provincial funding for transit is confirmed on an annual basis, implementation of any option requiring expansion is dependent on BC Transit’s fiscal year budget, and available provincial funding normally confirmed by the province in mid-February each year. Implementation of specific service options and packages is also dependent on allocation of available provincial transit expansion funding between transit systems as determined through BC Transit’s Transit Improvement Program (TIP).
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Once local government has approved a service option or combination of options for implementation – and local and provincial funding has been approved, if required – an Implementation Agreement Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be developed for signature by all required parties including BC Transit. This MOU outlines the service changes to be developed for implementation and the roles and timeline for implementation. Once signed, changes to scope may change timelines. Detailed costing will be confirmed throughout implementation.
Service Option RDOS Transit Systems’ Changes Approved Annual Performance RDOS Transit BC Transit Annual RDOS Transit Detailed Services Summaries and Budget Proposal Budget Approved Budget Approved Planning/MOU Recommendations Implementation date TBD
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Keys to Success To guide the plan from vision to reality will require an on-going dialogue between the Province, BC Transit, the Set or Review RDOS and its local governments, and local authorities on Service transportation policy, funding and the linkage between land Standards Annual use and transit planning. Report Review Cards Service The Transit Future Plan builds upon previous plans (Official (overall system Plan Community Plans, the South Okanagan Regional Growth performance) Strategy, and Neighbourhood Land Use Plans) and will be used to communicate the vision and direction for transit in the RDOS. This plan identifies transit supportive policies Analyze Budgeting outlined in local OCPs and the South Okanagan Regional data Growth Strategy. Other steps required for the success of the plan include integrating the transit strategy into other Implement municipal projects, land use and development decisions, service supporting travel demand management measures, transit oriented development and transit friendly land use practices. BC Transit will work with the RDOS and other local partners to begin to take steps to guide the Transit Future Plan from vision to reality. These efforts will only be successful if done in partnership, with continuous dialog between these partners to ensure strong links between: • Land use planning and transit planning • Provincial and regional transportation and transit planning • Transportation policy and funding availability.
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Town of Oliver STAFF REPORT
Report to: Regular Council Meeting of Monday, March 14, 2016
From: Diane Vaykovich, Corporate Officer
Date: March 8, 2016
Subject: Correspondence Report File: 530.01
This report provides background information in brief on correspondence included in the regular council agenda. Where appropriate, recommendations are presented for Council’s consideration.
1. Council Action Requested:
a) Correspondence from UBCM dated March 2, 2016 inviting local government to distribute Amber Alert messages to its employees via email, as part of the overall distribution system.
1. Council may wish to direct staff to establish a central email address system to distribute Amber Alert messages to Oliver staff. 2. Council may wish to receive and file.
b) Correspondence from Minister Peter Fassbender inviting local governments to participate in a webinar session on the Climate Leadership Plan.
1. Council may wish to participate in the two-hour-tele-conference/video- conference session on March 16, 2016, 10:00 – 12:00 noon. 2. Council may wish to receive and file.
c) Correspondence from Liquor Control & Licensing Branch, requesting municipal and police feedback on provisions in the Liquor Control & Licensing Act that allows a municipality to designate areas as permitted consumption areas.
1. Council may wish to respond to questions 1 through 4 to meet the March 18, 2016 deadline. 2. Council may wish to receive and file.
d) Correspondence from UBCM, dated March 3, 2016 outlining the New Building Canada Fund – Small Communities Fund.
1. Council may wish to direct staff to review eligible grant projects and bring forward an application to meet the April 28, 2016 deadline. 2. Council may wish to receive and file.
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e) Correspondence from the Oliver & District Heritage Society, dated February 18, 2016 regarding Plans to Re-roof Town Hall.
1. Council may wish to reply to the Oliver & District Heritage Society outlining the outcome of the Roof Replacement Report, dated March 14, 2016. 2. Council may wish to receive and file.
3. Replies Sent Under Existing Policies:
None
4. For Information Only
The following correspondence was addressed to Council for information only with no request for action. They would normally be received unless otherwise noted.
a) Okanagan Basin Water Board Report dated March 3, 2016. b) School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen), memorandum dated March 4, 2016 reporting back on Public Consultation Feedback and March 8, 2016 School Closure Public Forum Process Update. c) Syrian Refuges Arrival to BC Communities correspondence dated February 26, 2016, from Coralee Oakes, Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction and Minister Responsible for the Liquor Distribution Branch d) Correspondence from Coralee Oakes, Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction and Minister Responsible for the Liquor Distribution Branch and Minister Fassbender, Minister of Community Sport and Cultural Development, dated February 24, 2016 announcing the issuance of licenses for the sale of 100% BC wine in grocery stores. e) Government of Canada Species at Risk update dated February 17, 2016. f) Drinking Water Newsletter, Winter 2016 from Interior Health Authority g) Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour, correspondence dated February 16, 2016 regarding Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan”. (Report available in Council Reading File)
h) Correspondence in the Council Reading File.
Recommendation:
That the letters itemized above and the Council reading file correspondence be received.
Diane Vaykovich, Corporate Officer
CAO’s Comments: OK C
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To: All British Columbia Local Governments From: CivicInfo BC, the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General, and the RCMP Re: Participation in Distribution of Amber Alert Email Messages to Local Government Employees
CivicInfo BC, the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General, and the RCMP wish to invite all local governments in BC to participate in an important public safety enhancement: the email distribution to municipal employees of Amber Alert messages issued in British Columbia.
The Amber Alert system is a partnership initiative between police agencies and media outlets whereby emergency alert broadcasts are publically issued when a child (under 18 years old) has been abducted and it is believed their life is in imminent peril. Amber Alert broadcasts provide up-to- date information through immediate interruptions to television and radio broadcasts in order to solicit public assistance in achieving the safe return of an abducted child.
Amber Alerts are provincially-run in Canada, and are only activated on specific criteria (ie: the most time sensitive and serious cases) through the BC Missing Persons Centre located at E-Div RCMP Headquarters in Surrey, BC. Moreover, beyond making people aware of the urgency of the situation, they also mobilize local communities to assist in recovering a missing child and capturing their abductor. Since being implemented in Canada over 10 years ago, Amber Alerts have led to numerous successful child recoveries.
We invite all local governments in BC to participate in this initiative through the following steps:
Local governments are asked to provide CivicInfo BC with a single, central email address to receive Amber Alert messages issued by the BC Missing Persons Centre (E-Div RCMP).
The email address must be monitored by an employee (ie: a designated emergency program coordinator, or otherwise) who has access to the local government’s corporate email contact list.
The Amber Alert email includes a PDF attachment with case-specific details. (Click here to download a sample Amber Alert, PDF.)
When the Amber Alert email is received, the designated employee will copy the PDF attachment into a separate email message and send it (internally) to all employees. IMPORTANT: the RCMP requests that the designated employee must not simply forward the incoming email – the PDF document must always be copied and pasted into a separate email to internal employees. The email header shall read ‘AMBER ALERT’ and the message marked ‘Important.’
Employees will be able to open the PDF attachment and review information on the case. If they have information pertinent, the document instructs them to contact 911.
As new information on the case arises (ie: license plate details, suspect descriptions, etc.) the BC Missing Persons Centre sends out email updates. Similar messages are sent when an Amber Alert has been officially cancelled. The designated local government employee will also distribute these messages internally.
There are approximately 1 – 2 Amber Alert messages issued yearly in BC.
The flow-chart at the bottom of this message generally depicts associated procedures.
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Your Participation is Important!
To participate in the Amber Alert program, all you need to do is click on the link below, and provide the email address to which alerts should be sent: http://surveys.civicinfo.ca/s/amber-alert/?code=xggzwgdvch
If you have questions, please contact CivicInfo BC at [email protected] or (250) 383-4898. Thank you for your assistance and we look forward to working with BC local governments on this this important public safety initiative.
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Diane Vaykovich
Subject: FW: Ref. 166321: Invitation to Engage on the Climate Leadership Team’s Recommendations
Subject: Ref. 166321: Invitation to Engage on the Climate Leadership Team’s Recommendations
Ref: 166321
All Mayors and Chairs of Local Governments in British Columbia cc: The Honourable Mary Polak, Minister of Environment Ms. Linda Reimer, Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government Mr. Jordan Sturdy, Parliamentary Secretary for Energy Literacy and the Environment Mr. Al Richmond, President, UBCM Mr. Gary MacIsaac, Executive Director, UBCM All Chief Administrative Officers of Local Governments in British Columbia
Dear Mayors and Chairs:
Subject: Invitation to Engage on the Climate Leadership Team’s Recommendations
I am writing to invite each of you to participate in one of six upcoming local government engagement sessions on the Climate Leadership Plan.
As part of the Climate Leadership Plan (CLP) Consultation Process, which began in May 2015 with the announcement of the Province of British Columbia’s Climate Leadership Team (CLT), a second round of public consultation was announced on January 25, 2016. The public, industry, First Nations, local governments and other stakeholders are invited to provide their feedback on the CLT’s recommendations described in the Consultation Guide. In addition to the multiple ways to provide feedback—through an online form, email, a survey and Ipsos Reid public polling, available at: http://engage.gov.bc.ca/climateleadership/—the Province is conducting sector‐specific consultations, including with local governments.
My goal is to ensure that every local government in British Columbia has the opportunity to engage with the Province on the CLP and review and provide feedback on the CLT’s recommendations, before the close of consultation at noon on March 25, 2016. To achieve that, Provincial staff together with my colleagues, Ms. Linda Reimer, Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government, and Mr. Jordan Sturdy, Parliamentary Secretary for Energy Literacy and the Environment, are leading the organization of five two‐hour tele‐conference/video‐conference sessions. These will be geographically focused according to the five regions represented by British Columbia’s Local Government Area Associations. A sixth session will be held for those local governments not able to attend a regional session.
The sessions will take place as follows:
March 8, 2016 Kootenay‐Boundary Region 1:00pm – 3:00pm March 9, 2016 Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities 10:00am ‐12:00noon March 10, 2016 Lower Mainland Region 2:00pm – 4:00pm March 15, 2016 North Central Region 1:00pm – 3:00pm March 16, 2016 Southern Interior Region 10:00am ‐12:00noon March 17, 2016 Province‐wide 1:00pm – 3:00pm
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Additional details about how to join a session in your region will be sent to you and your Chief Administrative Officers soon.
In addition to these engagement sessions, you will have recently received a letter from my colleague, the Honourable Mary Polak, Minister of Environment, seeking your input on climate activities as part of British Columbia’s preparation for engagement in the federal process to develop a Pan‐Canadian framework for combatting climate change. In the letter, Minister Polak indicated our desire to attend each of the province’s local government annual Area Association meetings over the coming months to further discuss the Climate Leadership Plan.
I will be working with Minister Polak regarding the Province’s attendance at those meetings, with a primary objective of being able to address you directly on the CLT’S Recommendation #21 –Undertake a collaborative review and update of the Climate Action Charter to align provincial and community goals.
I have been impressed with the progress British Columbia local governments have made on their climate commitments, and with their efforts to provide thoughtful submissions on the Climate Leadership Plan process to date. I look forward to the upcoming discussions, recognizing that local governments’ work on climate will positively impact the way British Columbians live and work in our communities.
Sincerely,
Peter Fassbender Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and Minister Responsible for TransLink
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BOARD REPORT: March 3, 2016
Okanagan Basin Water Board Meeting Highlights OBWB Directors
Doug Findlater - Chair, Mission Creek Groundwater Study approved: The OBWB will lead a study on Regional District of Central groundwater flows to Mission Creek. The study is a partnership with Kelowna area water utilities, UBC Okanagan, the Province of B.C., and Okanagan Nation Alliance. In part, the Okanagan research will allow for a deeper look at recent UBCO study results that suggest very little Juliette Cunningham - Vice- water from the aquifer is reaching Okanagan Lake. As well, with the Province now Chair, Regional District of requiring: 1) a licence to extract groundwater and 2) that Environmental Flow Needs of North Okanagan fish be understood before a licence is issued, this research will better inform licence decisions and fisheries work by ONA. It will also assist Kelowna utilities that depend on Doug Dirk, Regional District of groundwater for its customers.
North Okanagan Rain Barrel Pilot Project launched in Central Okanagan: The OBWB’s Okanagan
Bob Fleming, Regional District WaterWise program has launched a pilot project, partnering with Regional District of Central Okanagan’s Waste Reduction Office to offer rain barrels to Central Okanagan of North Okanagan residents as part of this spring’s annual composter sale. There are 100 barrels available Cindy Fortin, Regional District at only $75 each. Depending on how the pilot goes, staff will consider a similar sale in other parts of the valley next year. For more information, visit www.OkWaterWise.ca. of Central Okanagan Popular annual World Water Day event returns: The Water Board is again holding a Tracy Gray, Regional District public event to celebrate UN World Water Day and Canada Water Week. The event is of Central Okanagan co-presented with the BRAES Institute out of UBCO (Okanagan Institute for Biodiversity,
Andre Martin, Regional Resilience, and Ecosystem Services) and will include a keynote address by Maggie District of Okanagan- Catley-Carlson, former chair of the UN-affiliated Global Water Partnership. The focus will be on the new normal – droughts and floods – how the Okanagan is preparing and Similkameen how local residents can help. The event will be March 22, 6 p.m. at Kelowna’s Laurel
Sue McKortoff, Regional Packinghouse. Refreshments will be provided and registration required. Registration opens March 7. Details to be posted at www.OkWaterWise.ca. District of Okanagan- Similkameen Water Stewardship Council tasked with review of new B.C. water act: B.C.’s long- awaited Water Sustainability Act was brought into force Feb. 29 with the release of new Peter Waterman, Regional regulations. The board welcomed the update to the century-old Water Act, noting it has District of Okanagan- been providing input since 2009, informed by its technical advisory body, the Water Similkameen Stewardship Council. Significant changes include introduction of groundwater licencing. The council has been asked to review the act and provide feedback to the board. To be announced, Okanagan Nation Alliance Make Water Work survey says...: Staff delivered results from a survey of Okanagan residents who took the Make Water Work pledge this past summer. The survey was, Toby Pike, Water Supply in part, aimed at identifying barriers to conservation efforts. Results indicate the majority Association of B.C. of respondents followed through with all pledges they made. Barriers to some of the tougher pledges (e.g. replacing thirsty lawn) were mostly cost and time. However, 75% Rob Birtles, Okanagan Water of respondents indicated they made additional changes to conserve in and outside Stewardship Council their home, including rain barrels, irrigation fixes, installing dual flush toilets and collecting grey water for reuse. The survey will inform the 2016 Make Water Work The next meeting of the OBWB program. Additional questions around cost were asked to help inform potential will be 10 a.m. April 5, 2016 at conservation supports from local governments. Regional District of North Okanagan in Coldstream. For more information, please visit: www.OBWB.ca
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen) Superintendent of Schools Phone 250 498-3481 (116) Email [email protected]
Memorandum
Date: March 4, 2016
Re: Public Consultation – Reporting Back on Feedback
One of the purposes of the second public consultation meeting on March 8, 2016 is to report back on the feedback we have heard thus far from parents, students, and community members. To assist with this, the attached document summarizes the themes of that feedback and will be reviewed at the March 8th public forum at 7:00 pm at the Sonora Centre in Osoyoos.
The Board continues to seek input which will be accepted up to Tuesday, March 29th. Submissions can be made to the Board through our website or by e‐mailing: [email protected].
Please visit our website regularly at http://www.sd53.bc.ca/district/osoyoos/ for updated information and FAQs.
Bev Young Superintendent of Schools
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 53 (OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN) t
Reporting Back on What We Have Heard
Recommendation 1: Closure of Osoyoos Secondary
Impact on students with special needs who cannot ride the bus. Impact of lost time traveling on the bus. Participation in extra‐curricular opportunities will be limited regardless of a late bus. Concern regarding successfully making a sports team and the impact on volunteer coaches. The new timetables at OSS will address student choice and course offerings. Positive impact of student/staff relationships in small schools. The fear that combining student populations will result in bullying, fighting and student discipline issues. Concern re loss of sports academies (golf, hockey) and music/band programs. Concern re larger class sizes. Eliminates secondary school choice for students (no longer an option to choose either OSS or SOSS). Difficult transition for students with mental health issues.
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Recommendation 2: Closure of Osoyoos Elementary and Reconfigure Osoyoos Secondary to K‐9
Impact on students with special needs who cannot ride the bus (10‐12). Impact of lost time travelling on the bus (10‐12). Impact on students with special needs moving to a larger school setting. Safety concern regarding supervision of students on the bus. Participation in extra‐curricular opportunities will be limited regardless of a late bus (10‐ 12). The new timetable will address student choice and course offerings. Safety concerns with elementary students crossing highway for K‐9 option. Concerns that elementary students will no longer have easy access to the Sonora Centre (library) and close proximity to after‐school care. Impact on graduation for at‐risk students who may not travel to Oliver.
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Recommendations 1 and 2
Impact on housing market. Impact on families moving into Osoyoos. Negative impact on development of Osoyoos. After‐school employment for students. Impact on businesses. Impact on community activities. Impact on school space for early learning programs. Want to keep K‐12 in community; loss of youth in community. Enrolment will decrease resulting in further loss or revenue. Parent concern re proximity to school if child becomes ill at school and impact on work schedule/pay. Close one of the Oliver elementary schools or consider a middle school model. Reconfigure SOSS to a grades 6‐12 or 7‐12 school. Concern re impact on the Osoyoos theatre. Concern re future enrolment increases and opportunity to expand if school closes. Consider renovating Osoyoos Elementary and moving the Sonora Centre to Osoyoos Secondary. Request for more time to consider more options. Students from Osoyoos would not have “ownership of SOSS”. Concern re closure of the elementary school in good condition and renovating Osoyoos Secondary which is in poor condition. Impact on Osoyoos school volunteers. Cost to move playground equipment to secondary school. Concern with students attending school in town with prison. Closure of a school removes a core service and will impact future recruitment opportunities. Consider special academies at OSS such as international baccalaureate. Positive educational opportunities for students. Increase extra‐curricular opportunities for students.
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Reporting Back on What We Have Heard
Budget Considerations
Move board office to a school and sell board office property. Consider solar power project to reduce cost and increase revenue. Consider restructuring/reduction of school and district administration. Consider eliminating network leader structure. Consider a busing option that transports SOSS students to OSS two days a week and OSS students to SOSS two days a week and a four‐day week at secondary schools only. Consider a 4‐day week as a financial savings. Consider sale of properties. Charge for student busing to increase revenue. Consider restructuring/amalgamation of school district with neighboring districts. Lobby the government for increased funding. The town should consider increasing taxes to increase revenue. Use vacant classrooms for teaching ESL adults. Encourage/support immigration of workers from Mexico and Syrian refugees. Create working group to develop long‐term sustainability plan. Review school calendar / professional development days for efficiencies.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 53 (OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN)
March 8, 2016 School Closure Public Forum Process Update
The March 8, 2016 public forum regarding possible school closure will be facilitated by a moderator and will be structured as follows:
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the Sonora Community Centre in Osoyoos.
Speakers: Those wishing to address the board or ask questions must submit a written request, in advance, to be included on the speakers’ list. Forms for this purpose can be found here or on the SD53 website at http://www.sd53.bc.ca/district/osoyoos/. Please submit your completed form to Merrill Bjerkan at [email protected] prior to noon on March 7, 2016.
If speakers plan to submit a written document to the board, comments on March 8th should be a summary of that document.
Speakers on March 8th are asked to keep comments to under 3 minutes. This time limit will be moderated.
Open Mic: If time remains, the microphone will be open for further comments and questions.
Marieze Tarr, Chair School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen)
February 25, 2016
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Hello,
Please note that the recovery strategies and management plans listed below have been posted as proposed on the Species at Risk Public Registry for a 60-day public consultation period. This comment period will close on April 17th, 2016. Thank you for your continued interest and participation in recovery planning for species at risk. Please contact us should you have any comments or questions.
Recovery documents available for public comment in B.C.:
Recovery Strategy for the Lewis's Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis) in Canada. The Lewis's Woodpecker is a bird found in the southern half of B.C.'s interior. Further information and the proposed document are available here: https://www.registrelep-sararegistry.gc.ca/document/default_e.cfm?documentID=2867.
Recovery Strategy for the Spalding's Campion (Silene spaldingii) in Canada. The Spalding’s Campion is a plant found in southeastern B.C. Further information and the proposed document are available here: https://www.registrelep-sararegistry.gc.ca/document/default_e.cfm?documentID=2868.
Management Plan for the Great Blue Heron fannini subspecies (Ardea he rodias fannini) in Canada. The Great Blue Heron fannini is a subspecies of heron found in the lower Fraser River valley, along the coast, and on most islands of B.C. Further information and the proposed document are available here: https://www.registrelep-sararegistry.gc.ca/document/default_e.cfm?documentID=2871.
Management Plan for the Oldgrowth Specklebelly Lichen (Pseudocyphellaria rainierensis) in Canada. The Oldgrowth Specklebelly is a lichen found on the coast and islands of B.C. Further information and the proposed document are available here: https://www.registrelep-sararegistry.gc.ca/document/default_e.cfm?documentID=2869
Thank you for your continued interest and participation in recovery planning for species at risk. Should you have any comments or questions please contact us at:
Species at Risk Recovery Unit Canadian Wildlife Service / Pacific & Yukon Region Environment and Climate Change Canada / Government of Canada 5421 Robertson Road RR #1, Delta, BC, V4K 3N2 [email protected] / Tel: 604-350-1900
Unité de rétablissement des espèces en péril Service canadien de la faune / Région du Pacifique et du Yukon Environnement et Changement climatique Canada / Gouvernement du Canada 5421 rue Robertson R.R. #1, Delta, BC, V4K 3N2 [email protected] / Tél: 604-350-1900
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Winter 2016 Drinking Water Newsletter
In this issue: Water Treatment Water Treatment Congratulations Congratulations Sicamous! Sicamous! In mid-December the District of Sicamous announced that their new $8 Faulder water system million GE ultra-filtration drinking water treatment facility was fully upgrades operational. The June 2012 Sicamous Creek slide caused millions of dollars in damage and heavily affected the Mara Lake water source with turbidity levels reaching 200 NTUs. Multi-Barrier “The water treatment plant represents two major components for the Approach: The community; to serve the current residents and visitors with clean safe Source water and to accommodate the future growth and development of this great community.” - Mayor Rysz
Source Water Assessment and Protection Planning Be prepared Balancing act Cattle exclusion fencing and related studies
Ministry of Health Updates New guidance documents and The End of a Long Journey: Faulder Water System treatment objectives Upgrades
Emergency Planning The Regional District of Find out what Okanagan-Similkameen Peyton Manning, hosted an information Tom Brady and the meeting in February to City of Penticton celebrate the Faulder water have to do with system upgrades: a emergency planning treatment system to remove uranium, a new well and a back-up generator. Ch-ch-ch- Changes
Time may change, Next steps: Water quality monitoring will be carried out to and so does our staff ensure the uranium levels are below the Health Canada maximum acceptable concentration and then the water quality advisory can be lifted.
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The Multi-Barrier Approach: The Source
Source Water Assessment and Protection Planning
Be Prepared
All source waters are vulnerable to contamination. While microbial pathogens are the most widespread contaminants and the most certain to cause human illness, water sources need to be protected from all contaminants that cause human illness or reduce treatment effectiveness.
Drinking Source Water Source Water Protection Protection Assessment Act Plan
A source water A source water assessment A source water assessment may be is a process to: protection plan is a required under section 18 locally designed and of the Drinking Water 1. Delineate areas around implemented plan to Protection Act, but it has your drinking water source protect the drinking been more common for that are most vulnerable to water from them to be a condition contamination and overuse. contamination at the on a permit. source. Environmental Health 2. Identify historical, Officers prefer water existing and possible future It sets out how key suppliers remain in land use activities that stakeholders can work control of their own contribute contaminants together to protect the assessments, including that can affect a drinking drinking water source prioritizing activities as water source. from the threats they see fit. identified in the source 3. Determine the likelihood water assessment. A source water that the contaminants will assessment provides the reach your drinking water Source protection plans information needed to source. must be made public. develop a source water protection plan. 4. Determine the risk that the identified contaminants pose to your drinking water.
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Balancing Act: Source Assessment and Source Protection Planning
Does your source protection plan balance out the hazard and risk associated with your source?
Monitoring and reporting on source water quality and source protection activities are important for understanding the impacts of the activities on the source. As conditions change over time, the source water assessment and the protection plan can be adapted to reflect these changes.
Source Assesment Source Protection Planning
Manage the risks Identify risks and in the face of hazards uncertainty
Cattle Exclusion Fencing and Related Studies in British Columbia's Southern Interior
The Salmon River watershed in interior British Columbia has experienced declining river water quality in recent years. The challenge in this watershed is to protect water quality and aquatic and riparian habitat, while managing human uses of water for agriculture, recreation and domestic needs.
Find out more here.
Update from the Ministry of Health
The Drinking Water Protection The treatment expectations are Regulation requires that ground outlined here: water considered to be at-risk of containing pathogens must be disinfected. Guidance on how to DrinkingWater Treatment assess for this risk is provided in the Objectives (Microbial) for Ministry of Health's guidance Ground Water Supplies document: British Columbia
Determining Ground Water at Risk of Containing Pathogens (GARP).
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Emergency Planning
It’s hard to compete with the SuperBowl for media attention - just ask Brent Edge, Water Quality Supervisor in Penticton. Last year while the Seattle Seahawks were battling it out with the New England Patriots, Penticton staff had its own battle to contend with. A main break in the downtown core resulted in damage to a sewer line and resulted in the issuance of a boil water notice during the SuperBowl festivities. Here are some of Brent's key lessons learned:
1. Have an emergency plan that addresses cross-connection 2. Review the plan semi-annually with your staff and update as necessary 3. Follow the plan; it is easy to deviate when under pressure 4. Set-up an emergency plan go-to box. Have the necessary items ready to go. Forms, stationery, flash lights, vests, maps and additional supplies that you might need. 5. Predetermine chain-of-command; make sure your plan identifies who will do what and when (triggers for additional actions) 6. Have a clear communications plan
7. Add engineering, GIS and mapping staff to your emergency response plan 8. An emergency can occur anytime anywhere in your system
The Water Research Foundation's report #4531 shows what goes into preparing to monitor drinking water during the SuperBowl
Ch-ch-ch Changes
Some new faces to the team at Interior Health
Dr. Silvina Mema, Chris Russell, Small Medical Health Water Program Officer Specialist
A fond farewell to Rob Fleming
A fond farewell goes out to Rob Fleming, who has accepted a management position with the City of Kamloops. Rob has been an integral part of the large water team, supporting water suppliers in the Thompson-Cariboo-Shuswap region for over seven years. He valued his relationships with water operators, municipal and regional district staff and elected officials. He always impressed on us the importance of maintaining those relationships. We will greatly miss Rob as our colleague and friend.
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Dr. Trevor Corneil Chief MHO [email protected]
Dr. Sue Pollock [email protected] Kelowna Health Centre 250-868-7700 Dr. Kamran Golmohammadi Medical Health Officers [email protected]
Dr. Silvina Mema [email protected]
Drinking Water Program Management
Roger Parsonage Corporate Director Vernon Health Centre 250-549-5714 [email protected]
J. Ivor Norlin Manager Salmon Arm Health Centre 250-833-4100 [email protected]
Dan Byron Large Water Team Lead F.W. Green Home (Cranbrook) 250-420-2240 [email protected]
Rob Birtles Small Water Team Lead Penticton Integrated Health 250-770-5540 [email protected] Drinking Water Program Staff
Marianne Crowe Nelson Health Unit 250-505-7225 [email protected]
Richard Liu Health Engineers Kamloops Health Centre 250-851-7340 [email protected] Wayne Radomske Penticton Integrated Health 250-770-5540 [email protected]
Judi Ekkert Kelowna Health Centre 250-868-7700 [email protected] Large Water Specialists Gordon Moseley Vernon Health Centre 250-549-5725 [email protected]
Jessy Bhatti Kamloops Health Unit 250-851-7340 [email protected]
Renee Ansel Nelson Health Centre 250-505-7220 [email protected]
Katie McNamara Invermere Health Centre 250-342-2368 [email protected] Small Water EHOs Brian Gregory Salmon Arm Health Centre 250-833-4170 [email protected]
Tristin Wilson Penticton Integrated Health 250-770-5540 [email protected]
Kim Wrixon Cariboo Comm. Health (Williams Lake) 250-302-5000 [email protected]
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Town of Oliver STAFF REPORT
Report to: Mayor and Council
From: Paul Dumoret, Airport Manager
Date: March 1, 2016
Subject: Airport Manager Activity Update for February 2016
1.0 PURPOSE:
To apprise Council of the Oliver Airport activities for the month of February 2016
2.0 RECOMMENDATIONS:
To receive the report for information.
Paul Dumoret Airport Manager
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CAO’S COMMENTS:
OK per C. Cowan, CAO
3.0 BACKGROUND:
1. Performed weekly runway inspections for wear, cracks, FOD (foreign object debris), damage, runway lights and sprinklers. 2. General promotion of airport with parties interested in establishing businesses. 3. Feb 20/21…. vandalism Ernst Maas plane. Addressed security concerns and ensured integrity of gate closures at night. Contacted all parties to ensure communication of events and AOM procedures. 4. EBA to complete plotting. 5. Working to re-apply to Province for revised grant application.
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