AGENDA Regular Council Meeting 6:00 PM, May 10, 2017
446 Main Street, PO Box 219 Sicamous, B.C. V0E 2V0 Ph: 250-836-2477 Fax:250-836-4314 www.sicamous.ca
Item Description
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1. Call to Order:
2. Introduction of Late Items:
3. Approval of Agenda: (a) Approval of Agenda
Recommendation: THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for May 10, 2017 be approved as circulated.
4. Adoption of Minutes: 4 - 8 (a) Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on April 12, 2017
Recommendation: THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on April 12, 2017 be adopted as read on this day and that such Minutes as read, set out all the business before Council that day and fully and properly records all of the resolutions and bylaws passed and adopted by Council at that meeting.
5. Public and Statutory Hearings:
6. Public Consultation:
7. Delegations:
8. Bylaws: 9 - 10 (a) District of Sicamous Zoning Bylaw No. 101, 1993, Amending Bylaw No. 933, 2017
Recommendation: THAT District of Sicamous Zoning Bylaw No. 101, 1993, Amending Bylaw No. 933, 2017 be, and is hereby adopted.
11 - 12 (b) District of Sicamous Tax Rates Bylaw No. 934, 2017
Recommendation: THAT District of Sicamous Tax Rates Bylaw No. 934, 2017 be, and is hereby adopted.
13 - 19 (c) District of Sicamous Wharf Regulation Bylaw No. 935, 2017
Recommendation: THAT District of Sicamous Wharf Regulation Bylaw No.
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935, 2017 be read a first, second, and third time.
9. Unfinished Business:
10. Reports of Committees and COTW:
11. New Business: 20 (a) Monthly Building Permit Report - April 2017 (for information)
21 - 27 (b) Staff Report - March 2017 Financial Report (for information)
28 - 31 (c) Staff Report - Development Variance Permit - 201 Martin Street
Recommendation: THAT Council support the Development Variance Permit for Lot 24, District Lot 452, KDYD, Plan 3547 (201 Martin Street) to vary the rear yard setback from 6m to 3m, the front yard setback from 6m to 5m and the exterior side yard setback from 6m to 4m; AND THAT Council direct Staff to issue the Development Variance Permit No. 17-038-DVP.
32 - 34 (d) Staff Report - Development Permit - 913 Trans Canada Frontage Road
Recommendation: THAT Council issue Development Permit No. 17-055-DP for Lot 1, Section 31, Township 21, Range 7, W6M, KDYD, Plan 28799 (913 Trans Canada Frontage Road).
35 (e) Staff Report - Appointment of Bylaw Enforcement Officers
Recommendation: THAT Council appoint Melvin Bowles and Robert Cline as seasonal Bylaw Enforcement Officers for the District of Sicamous with respect to District Bylaws including, under the provisions of Section 264 and 265 of the Community Charter, the designation of Bylaw Officers for the purpose of issuing Municipal Ticket Informations.
36 - 37 (f) Staff Report - 2017 Asphalt & Paving Program
Recommendation: THAT Council award the 2017 Patching paving program to Valley Blacktop for the bid price of $339,750.
38 (g) Staff Report - Old Town Bay Lift Station Construction
Recommendation: THAT Council award the Old Town Bay Lift Station project to Mounce Construction for a preliminary bid price of $876,887 with cost reductions to be negotiated.
39 - 40 (h) June 6, 2017 Province Wide Community to Community Forum Attendance (late item)
12. Correspondence: 41 (a) District of Coldstream regarding Request to Farm Industry Review Board to Conduct a Study
42 - 47 (b) Salish Sea Trust regarding Salish Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site Application
48 (c) Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development regarding New
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Building Canada Fund - Small Communities Fund
49 - 50 (d) Invitation to Workshop on New Cannabis Legislation
51 (e) Splatsin Development Corporation regarding Bruhn Bridge
52 (f) Union of BC Municipalities regarding the March 23, 2017 Community to Community Forum
53 - 55 (g) PRIMECorp regarding PRIMECorp Budget
56 - 57 (h) Shuswap Trail Alliance regarding Shuswap Trails Party & Auction
58 (i) Summer Stomp Committee regarding Summer Stomp & Burnout
59 - 76 (j) 2016 Shuswap Tourism Annual Report (late item)
13. Resolutions:
14. Councillors Reports:
15. Mayor’s Report:
16. Question Period: (a) This is an opportunity for the gallery to ask questions regarding matters discussed during the current meeting.
17. Adjournment:
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MINUTES Regular Council Meeting
446 Main Street, PO Box 219 Sicamous, B.C. V0E 2V0 Ph: 250-836-2477 Fax:250-836-4314 www.sicamous.ca
Date and Time: 6:00 PM, Wednesday April 12, 2017 Place: Council Chambers, 446 Main Street, Sicamous, BC
Present: Chair, Mayor T. Rysz Councillor C. Anderson Councillor G. Bushell Councillor T. Kyllo Councillor M. Makayev Councillor J. Mallmes Councillor J. Simons
Staff: E.D. Parliament, Town Manager K. Bennett, Chief Financial Officer J. McCulloch, Operations Manager M. Smyrl, Planner B. Ogino, Fire Chief J. Sherlock, Program and Events Manager M. Malkowsky, Deputy Corporate Officer
Gallery: 12 people, 1 media
Call to Order: The Regular Council meeting was called to order at 6:05 pm with Mayor Rysz presiding.
Introduction of Late The Mayor requested the late additions of Sign Permit Application at 13(b) Items: and Correspondence regarding Sicamous Parent Preschool at 12(e) be added to the agenda. The Mayor requested that the resolution pertaining to item 11(d) Industrial Park Lift Station be removed from the agenda.
Approval of Agenda:
17-92 It was moved and seconded: APPROVAL OF AGENDA THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for April 12, 2017 be approved as amended. Carried
Adoption of Minutes:
17-93 It was moved and seconded: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on March 22, MEETING HELD ON 2017 be adopted as read on this day and that such Minutes as read, set MARCH 22, 2017 out all the business before Council that day and fully and properly records all of the resolutions and bylaws passed and adopted by Council at that meeting. Carried
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Public and Statutory Hearings:
DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS The Mayor explained the Public Hearing was convened pursuant to the ZONING BYLAW NO. provisions of the Local Government Act and outlined the rules and 101, 1993, AMENDING BYLAW NO. 933, 2017 procedures for the Public Hearing pursuant to District Policy. The Mayor asked the Planner to provide an overview of the proposal. The Planner explained that the bylaw proposes to rezone 201 Martin Street from R3 Multi Family Residential to R4 Mobile Home Park Residential to permit the addition of a seventh mobile home unit on the property. Seven pieces of correspondence were received from residents regarding the application - five in support, two expressing concern.
Mayor Rysz asked a first time if there were any members of the public who wished to address Council regarding this application.
Nancy Baxter, #2 - 201 Martin Street, spoke in support of the application.
After calling for a second and third time for submissions from the gallery and receiving none, Mayor Rysz closed the Public Hearing at 6:15 pm.
Public None. Consultation:
Delegations:
17-94 Ms. Spencer presented the 2016 Consolidated Financial Statements and PRESENTATION OF THE provided an overview of key changes within the financial statements and 2016 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL audit findings. STATEMENTS - ANGIE It was moved and seconded: SPENCER, PARTNER THAT the 2016 Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended BDO CANADA LLP December 31, 2016, as presented by BDO Canada LLP, be approved. Carried
6:23 PM Ms. Spencer left the meeting.
Bylaws:
17-95 Discussion included the subject property's building permit history, potential DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS alternatives to the zoning amendment and alignment with the Official ZONING BYLAW NO. 101, 1993, AMENDING Community Plan. BYLAW NO. 933, 2017 It was moved and seconded: THAT District of Sicamous Zoning Bylaw No. 101, 1993, Amending Bylaw No. 933, 2017 be given third reading. Carried Opposed - Councillor Simons
17-96 It was moved and seconded: DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS FINANCIAL PLAN (2017- THAT District of Sicamous Financial Plan (2017-2021) Bylaw No. 932, 2021) BYLAW NO. 932, 2017 be, and is hereby adopted. 2017 Carried
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17-97 Discussion included gas prices and meetings at the FCM Conference DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS regarding the issue. TAX RATES BYLAW NO. 934, 2017 It was moved and seconded: THAT District of Sicamous Tax Rates Bylaw No. 934, 2017 be given first, second and third readings. Carried
Unfinished None. Business:
Reports of None. Committees and COTW:
New Business:
MONTHLY BUILDING Council received the March 2017 Building Permit Report. PERMIT REPORT - MARCH 2017
17-98 The Planner provided an overview of the application, which proposes to DEVELOPMENT PERMIT convert all existing on site signage indicating a Husky Gas Station to an APPLICATION (1340 HUSKY FRONTAGE Esso Gas Station. Discussion ensued regarding potential solutions to the ROAD) ongoing garbage issue at the subject property, including conditional approval of the development permit. Council directed Staff to implement conditions regarding a requirement for a minimum number of garbage cans at the subject property. It was moved and seconded: THAT Council issue Development Permit No. 17-035-DP for Lot A, Section 6, Township 22, Range 7, W6M, Plan 9146 (1340 Husky Frontage Road). Carried
6:41 PM The Town Manager left the meeting. 6:43 PM The Town Manager returned to the meeting.
17-99 The Operations Manager provided an overview of the mobile vendor USE OF DISTRICT application to operate a hotdog cart in Beach Park. Discussion included OWNED PROPERTY BY A MOBILE VENDOR current mobile vendors in Beach Park, esthetics of the applicant's cart and health regulations. It was moved and seconded: THAT Council approve the mobile vendor’s application for use of District owned property located near the walking bridge in Beach Park at 1412 Silver Sands Road. Carried
INDUSTRIAL PARK LIFT The Operations Manager provided an update on the invitation to tender for STATION Sanitary Lift Stations. The bid price of the single bid received in response to the invitation to tender that closed on March 29, 2017 exceeded the approved budget, leading to re-tendering of the project.
Correspondence:
FCM REGARDING Council received the correspondence dated March 17, 2017 from the LEGAL DEFENSE FUND Federation of Canadian Municipalities regarding the Legal Defense Fund. Page 6 of 76 Page 3 of 5 April 12, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
UBCM REGARDING Council received the correspondence dated March 30, 2017 from the Union CONSULTATION PAPER of BC Municipalities regarding the Consultation Paper - Responsible - RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF LOCAL Conduct of Local Government Elected Officials GOVERNMENT ELECTED OFFICIALS
CANADIAN HERITAGE Council received the correspondence dated March 21, 2017 from Canadian REGARDING CANADA Heritage regarding the Canada Day Weekend Grant. A grant in the amount DAY WEEKEND GRANT of $3,000 will be awarded to help the District carry out its activities under the Celebration and Commemoration Program, Celebrate Canada Component.
EAGLE RIVER Council authorized an expense of one - $1,000 scholarship and two - $500 SECONDARY SCHOOL scholarships to be awarded to Eagle River Secondary School graduates REGARDING SCHOLARSHIPS who a) plan to continue their education at a post-secondary institution within two years of graduation and b) are current residents of Sicamous.
SICAMOUS PARENT Council directed Staff to donate $250 in support of the Sicamous Parent PRESCHOOL Preschool Society's Silent Auction Fundraiser. REGARDING ANNUAL PRESCHOOL SILENT ACTION FUNDRAISER.
Resolutions:
17-100 It was moved and seconded: WAIVING OF WAITING PERIOD FOR PBC - THAT Council approve the waiver of the waiting period for benefits BRETT OGINO coverage for Brett Ogino, Fire Chief. Carried
7:03 PM Councillor Kyllo declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting. 7:11 PM Councillor Kyllo returned to the meeting.
17-101 The application pertains to the proposed Old Town Bay Marina and Twin SIGN PERMIT Anchors Houseboats billboard to be placed at 626 Trans Canada Highway. APPLICATION Discussion included the sign permit approval process, sighting regulations and review of the Sign Bylaw. It was moved and seconded: THAT Council approve the proposed billboard and location with a maximum area not to exceed 215 square feet as per District of Sicamous Sign Bylaw No. 814, 2011. Carried
7:11 PM The Operations Manager left the meeting. 7:13 PM The Operations Manager returned to the meeting.
7:12 PM The Fire Chief and the Chief Financial Officer left the meeting. 7:13 PM The Fire Chief returned to the meeting. 7:14 PM The Chief Financial Officer returned to the meeting.
Councillors Councillors provided reports on various District activities they were involved Reports: with.
7:20 PM The Planner left the meeting. 7:25 PM The Planner returned to the meeting.
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Mayor’s Report: The Mayor provided a report on various District business.
Question Period: An opportunity was provided for the gallery to ask questions regarding matters discussed during the current meeting.
Adjournment:
17-102 It was moved and seconded: ADJOURN THAT the Regular Council meeting for April 12, 2017, be adjourned at 7:40 pm. Carried
Certified Correct:
Chair, Mayor T. Rysz
Corporate Officer
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BYLAW NO.933, 2017
A Bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 101, 1993
WHEREAS section 137 of the Community Charte r provides the power to adopt a bylaw includes the power to amend or repeal it;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the District of Sicamous deems it appropriate to amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 101, 1993;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the District of Sicamous, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
Amendment
1. “Zoning Bylaw No. 101, 1993” is amended as follows:
(a) By amending Schedule “A” of the Zoning Bylaw No. 101, 1993, as amended, rezoning Lot 24, District lot 452, Plan 3547 (201 Martin Street) from R3 – Multi Family Residential to R4 – Mobile Home Residential as shown hatched on Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of this bylaw.
Title
2. This bylaw may be cited as the “District of Sicamous Zoning Bylaw No. 101, 1993, Amending Bylaw No. 933, 2017”.
READ a first time this 22 nd day of March, 2017. READ a second time this 22 nd day of March, 2017.
PUBLIC NOTICE advertised in the Eagle Valley News on the 29 th day of March, 2017 and the 5th day of April, 2017.
PUBLIC HEARING held on this 12 th day of April, 2017.
READ a third time this 12 th day of April, 2017.
ADOPTED this [ ] day of [Month], YEAR.
Mayor
Corporate Officer
Certified a true and correct copy of the Zoning Bylaw No. 101, 1993, Amending Bylaw No. 933, 2017
______Corporate Officer
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Schedule “A”
Attached to and forming part of Bylaw No. 933, 2017 cited as “District of Sicamous Zoning Bylaw No. 101, 1993, Amending Bylaw No. 933, 2017”.
Certified a true and correct copy of the Zoning Bylaw No. 101, 1993, Amending Bylaw No. 933, 2017
______Corporate Officer Page 10 of 76 DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS
BYLAW NO. 934
A Bylaw for the levying of rates for Municipal, Hospital, Regional District, Library and Specified Area purposes for the year 2017.
The Council of the District of Sicamous, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The following rates are hereby imposed and levied for the 2017 taxation year:
(a) For all lawful general purposes of the municipality on the value of land and improvements taxable for general municipal purposes, rates appearing in Column “A” of Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming part hereof.
(b) For the purposes of the North Okanagan/Columbia Shuswap Regional Hospital District on the value of land and improvements taxable for hospital district purposes, rates appearing in Column “B” of Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming a part hereof.
(c) For the purposes of the Regional Library on the value of land and improvements taxable for general municipal purposes, rates appearing in Column “C” of Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming a part hereof.
(d) For purposes of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District on the value of land and improvements for hospital district purposes, rates appearing in Column “D” of Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming part hereof.
(e) For purposes of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District on the value of land and improvements for general district purposes, rates appearing in Column “E” of Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming part hereof.
(f) For the purposes of the Local Area Service - Sewer Collection Second Phase Bylaw 775 on the value of land and improvements taxable for general municipal purposes, rates appearing in Column “F” of Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming a part hereof.
(g) For the purposes of the Local Area Service – Water Treatment Plant Bylaw 871 on the value of land and improvements taxable for general municipal purposes, rates appearing in Column “G” of Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming a part hereof.
2. The minimum amount of taxation upon a parcel of real property shall be one dollar ($1.00).
3. This Bylaw may be cited as the “ District of Sicamous Tax Rates Bylaw No. 934, 2017”.
READ a first time this 12 th day of April, 2017. READ a second time this 12 th day of April, 2017. READ a third time this 12 th day of April, 2017.
ADOPTED this __ day of ___, 2017.
Mayor
Corporate Officer
Certified a true and correct copy of the District of Sicamous Tax Rates Bylaw No. 934, 2017
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Schedule “A” of Bylaw No. 934, 2017
Tax Rates (Dollars of tax per $1,000 taxable value)
ABCDEFG North Okanagan/ Local Area Local Area Columbia Service Service Shuswap Columbia Columbia Bylaw 775 - Bylaw 871 - Regional Shuswap Shuswap Sewer Water General Hospital Regional Regional Regional Collection Treatment Taxation Class Municipal District Library District District Phase Two Plant Class 1 Residential 5.24258 0.27567 0.15792 0.14659 0.44110 0.99844 0.06875 Class 2 Utilities 27.21153 0.96485 0.81968 0.51307 2.28950 5.18240 0.35685 Class 5 Light Industry 19.08618 0.93728 0.57492 0.49841 1.60590 3.63492 0.25029 Class 6 Business/Other 11.09771 0.67539 0.33429 0.35915 0.93370 2.11350 0.14553 Class 8 Recreational/Non-Profit 6.31649 0.27567 0.19026 0.14659 0.53140 1.20292 0.08283 Class 9 Farm 6.69029 0.27567 0.20152 0.14659 0.56290 1.27411 0.08773
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District of Sicamous 446 Main Street T: 250 836 2477 PO Box 219 F: 250 836 4314 E: [email protected] Sicamous, BC V0E 2V0 sicamous.ca
Report
DATE: May 10, 2017 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Dale Reid, Building Inspector/ Bylaw Enforcement Officer C.C.: SUBJECT: District of Sicamous Wharf Regulation Bylaw No. 935, 2017
Recommendation:
THAT District of Sicamous Wharf Regulation Bylaw No 935, 2017 be read a first, second and third time.
Purpose:
To enact a bylaw for the regulation of District wharves.
Discussion:
The District of Sicamous has licenses of occupation for wharves located at Finlayson Street, Main Street and Mara Lake Lane.
The Bylaw Department has received multiple complaints regarding overnight moorage and fueling of vessels on wharves under District license. The wharves have signage prohibiting overnight moorage but there are currently no tools in place to enforce the prohibition.
The proposed Wharf Regulation Bylaw is intended to facilitate regulation of these wharves.
Respectfully submitted,
Dale Reid, Building Inspector/ Bylaw Enforcement Officer
Attachment: District of Sicamous Wharf Regulation Bylaw No. 935, 2017
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A bylaw to regulate, prohibit and impose requirements in relation to a public wharf
WHEREAS Section 8 of the Community Charter states a Council may, by bylaw, regulate, prohibit and impose requirements in relation to public places;
AND WHEREAS the District of Sicamous has entered into License of Occupation with the Province of British Columbia, covering all that foreshore or land covered by water being part of the bed of Sicamous Narrows situated in the vicinity of District lots 6309, Kamloops Division of Yale District, all that unsurveyed crown foreshore being part of the bed of Sicamous Narrows and fronting on highway right of way Plan H664, Kamloops division Yale District and all that unsurveyed Crown foreshore being part of the bed of Mara Lake and fronting on Lot 1 Plan KAP76647 and Lot 1 Plan 13830 both of District Lot 496, Kamloops Division Yale District;
AND WHEREAS the Council for the District of Sicamous wishes to regulate and provide for the public use of the wharves on prescribed terms and conditions;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the District of Sicamous, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS :
1. Definitions
In this bylaw,
“Bylaw Enforcement Officer ” means the municipal official duly appointed by the Council from time to time to enforce the bylaws of the District;
“Council” means the Council of the District of Sicamous ;
“District” means the District of Sicamous;
“District Contractor ” means any person or organization, entered into an agreement with the District, to provide towing and impound services;
“Moor” means to secure a vessel by means of lines, cables, anchors or other similar means;
“Vessel” means any boat or watercraft whether or not propelled by a motor, whether in good working condition or not;
“Wharf” means a public wharf owned and operated by the District of Sicamous and shown on Schedule “A”, attached to and forming part of this Bylaw.
2. Moorage Regulations
No person shall:
a) carry on any commercial enterprise at or on the wharf or use the wharf for any commercial purpose whatsoever, without prior written approval of the District;
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b) dive or jump from the wharf or swim within 50 meters of the wharf; c) stand or loiter on the wharf in such a manner as to obstruct, impede or interfere with the use of the wharf by the general public;
d) make or cause to be made any loud or objectionable noise on or at the wharf in such a manner as to disturb the quiet, peace, rest and enjoyment of the general public;
e) remove, destroy or damage any wharf or structure or sign attached to a wharf; f) deposit or leave any garbage, refuse, empty or broken bottles, cans, paper, animal excrement or other waste material on a wharf or in a water lot area;
g) moor or permit to be moored any vessel at or adjacent to a District wharf between the hours of 10:00 pm and 7:00 am;
h) secure or permit to be secured any vessel to a District wharf by use of a lock or otherwise in a manner that prevents a Bylaw Enforcement Officer or District Contractor from relocating the vessel;
i) refuel or maintain motorized equipment or use paints, solvents or other materials toxic to fish or humans on a wharf.
3. Exemptions
This Bylaw does not apply to emergency response and equipment proceeding upon or engaged in an emergency, or by employees or contractors of the District engaged in maintenance activities.
4. Removal and Impoundment
a) Where a vessel, chattel or object is occupying a wharf contrary to this Bylaw, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer or District Contractor may remove and impound or cause to be removed and impounded the vessel, chattel or object.
b) Any vessel, chattel or object removed and impounded under section 5 of this Bylaw may be recovered by the owner upon i. presentation of proof of ownership; and ii. payment in full of all costs and expenses incurred by the District in removing and impounding the vessel chattel or object and restoring the wharf back to its former condition; and iii. payment of a fee of $100, plus $180 per day (24 hour period) for storage.
c) After the expiration of 30 days from the date the vessel, chattel or object is removed and impounded under section 5 of this Bylaw, if the owner has not claimed the vessel, chattel or object and paid the costs, expenses and fees levied in accordance with this Bylaw, the District may i. sell the vessel, chattel or object at public auction; or ii. initiate a court action to recover its costs, expenses and fees.
d) If the vessel, chattel or object removed and impounded under section 5 of this Bylaw is not purchased at a public auction, the District Contractor may dispose or cause to be disposed of the vessel, chattel or object to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Landfill or any other place approved by the District and the expenses incurred in the removal and disposal,
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less the proceeds of disposal, shall be recoverable as a debt due to the District from the owner of the vessel, chattel or object.
5. Penalties / Enforcement
a) Council may, from time to time, appoint one or more Bylaw Enforcement Officers, who shall enforce the provisions of this Bylaw.
b) No person shall obstruct, or otherwise interfere with the Bylaw Enforcement Officer in the lawful exercise of his duties under this Bylaw.
c) Any person who contravenes, suffers or permits anything to be done in contravention of any of the provisions of this Bylaw commits an offence punishable on summary conviction and shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
d) Each day that a violation of the provisions of this Bylaw is caused or continues constitutes a separate offence.
6. Severability
If any portion of this Bylaw is for any reason held to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable by the decision of any Court of competent jurisdiction, that portion shall be deemed to be severed from the Bylaw and its severance shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Bylaw.
7. Effective Date
The District of Sicamous Wharf Regulation Bylaw comes into effect upon adoption.
8. Title
This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the “District of Sicamous Wharf Regulation Bylaw No. 935, 2017.”
READ a first time this ______day of ______, 2017 READ a second time this ______day of ______, 2017 READ a third time this ______day of ______, 2017
ADOPTED this ______day of ______, 2017
______Mayor
______Corporate Officer
Certified a true and correct copy of the District of Sicamous Wharf Regulation Bylaw No. 935, 2017
______Corporate Officer
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Schedule “A”
Wharfs
Main Street Wharf
Legal Description - all that foreshore or land covered by water being part of the bed of Sicamous Narrows situated in the vicinity of District lots 6309, Kamloops Division of Yale District.
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Legacy Wharf
Legal Description - all that unsurveyed Crown foreshore being part of the bed of Mara Lake and fronting on Lot 1 Plan KAP76647 and Lot 1 Plan 13830 both of District Lot 496, Kamloops Division Yale District.
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Finlayson Street Boat Launch
Legal Description - all that unsurveyed Crown foreshore being part of the bed of Sicamous Narrows and fronting on highway right of way Plan H664, Kamloops division Yale District.
Page 19 of 76 District of Sicamous Monthly Building Permit April 2017
Apr-17 2017 YEAR TO DATE Apr-16 2016 YEAR TO DATE CATEGORY NO.OF NO.OF CONSTRUCTION NO.OF CONSTRUCTION NO.OF CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION NO.OF PERMITS PERMITS UNITS VALUE PERMITS VALUE UNITS VALUE VALUE RESIDENTIAL: Single Family Dwelling 1$ 400,000 6$ 1,601,760 1$ 286,000 2$ 572,000 Two Family Dwelling Multi Family Dwelling Additions/Alterations 3$ 33,500 5$ 48,500 2$ 87,500 6$ 355,000 Seasonal Cabins Foundation Only 1$ 20,000
Mixed Use: Res/Comm
COMMERCIAL: New Construction Additions/Alterations 2$ 460,000 Page 20 of76 Accessory Commercial Temporary Structure Foundation Only
INSTITUTIONAL/PUBLIC: Crown Corporations Government/City Schools/Hospital Houses of Worship Additions/Alterations
INDUSTRIAL: Light Industrial Heavy Industrial Additions/Alterations
OTHER: Garages/Carports 1$ 20,000 Moving/Demolition 2$ 2,000 Signs Farm/Agricultural 1$ 50,000 Plumbing 9$ 20,400 22$ 37,400 7$ 20,300 23$ 54,000 Marine/Accessory Solid Fuel/Chimney TOTALS 13 0$ 453,900 33$ 1,687,660 10$ 393,800 38$ 1,533,000
Monthly Building Report for April 2017
District of Sicamous 446 Main Street T: 250 836 2477 PO Box 219 F: 250 836 4314 E: [email protected] Sicamous , BC V0E 2V0 sicamous.ca
Report
DATE: May 1 0, 2017 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Kelly Bennett, Chief Financial Officer C.C.: Evan Parliament, Town Manager SUBJECT: March 2017 Financial Report
Recommendation:
That the report be received for information.
Purpose:
To provide Council with a summary of the District’s Operations for the three months ending March 31, 2017 and Financial Position as at March 31, 2017.
Discussion:
Financial Position
• Highlights related to balance sheet accounts at March 31, 2017:
o Cash/term deposits of $3.5 million in unrestricted funds and $12.3 million in restricted reserve/DCC funds; o Infrastructure grants receivable of $386,312 – this represents a receivable from the Province related to the costs spent in the last 2 years related to the wastewater treatment plant upgrade; o Loan payable balances of $8,139,476 – this represents $403,258 of short- term borrowing for the purchase of 200 Main Street, $3,636,218 of long-term borrowing for Phase 2 of the sewer collection system extension and $4,100,000 of temporary borrowing for the construction of the water treatment plant (to be converted to long-term borrowing in the fall of 2017).
Attached are summaries of the operating activities for each fund for the three months ending March 31, 2017. Overall the revenues and expenditures are in-line with expectations for this time of year.
General Fund
Revenues
• Revenues within the general fund are traditionally earned later in the year, therefore overall decrease in variance from the budget is expected given the time of year. Overall revenues are in line with prior year actual.
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Expenditures
• General government services – This includes all legislative, administrative, financial and municipal office costs. Overall costs are in line with budget and prior year actual.
• Protective services – This includes bylaw, fire, disaster and building inspection costs. Overall costs are in line with budget and prior year actual.
• Transportation services – This includes all transportation costs related to public works, snow removal, tree-topping, street sweeping, storm sewers and various other items. Overall costs are in line with budget and prior year actual.
• Environmental health – This relates to Mosquito control, in which the expense occurs later in the 2017 year (November).
• Public Health/Welfare – This relates to cemetery costs which the actual expenses are less than originally budgeted however in line with prior year actual. . • Environmental and development services – This includes all planning and community development costs. There are multiple projects budgeted to be completed that have just started, resulting in a larger decrease when compared to budget.
• Recreation services – This includes all recreation, parks and special event costs. These costs are in-line with expectations and are expected to increase over the summer months, when most of the events take place and when the District has additional staff working on park maintenance.
• Economic development and marketing– These costs relate to running the Visitor Information Center, the start-up of a Development Corporation and the purchase of branding and marketing materials, which will all increase throughout the year once more services have been rendered.
• Debt repayment – This debt relates to the purchase of 200 Main Street. The debt payments are made twice a year, in May and November 2017.
• Transfer to reserves and other funds – The transfers to reserves, capital items and other funds are recorded at year-end.
Capital
• General government – Capital expenditures budgeted for and unspent to March 31, 2017 are as follows:
Generator for City Hall $ 95,000 Webcams $ 20,000 Computer equipment $ 10,000 Server upgrades $ 15,000 Equipment wraps $ 25,000
• Protective services – Capital expenditures budgeted for and unspent to March 31, 2017 are as follows:
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Pumper #4 replacement $ 50 0,000 Command vehicle skid $ 20,000 Building – sewer and storm $ 30,000 Building – generator $ 35,000
• Transportation – Capital expenditures budgeted for and unspent to March 31, 2017 are as follows:
Public works equipment $ 165,457 Public works service bay $ 150,000 Shuswap Avenue $ 943,145 Roundabout $ 269,050 Various other roads $ 1,0 73,000
• Parks and recreation – Capital expenditures budgeted for and unspent to March 31, 2017 are as follows:
Beach Park – Floatation Structure $ 150,000 Pathways, Trails , Parks and Signage $ 213 ,328 Tennis Court Resurface $ 50,000 Entrance Signs and Reader Boards $ 297,762 Various other (Bike track, event equip, washrooms, pedestrian bridge, Cenotaph) $ 170,000 Old Town Bay Landscaping $ 60,000
In the first quarter of 2017 minimal capital projects have had expenditures due to the weather and budget approvals; however significant planning and work has been completed on many projects, with an increase in capital expenses expected over the next 9 months.
Water Fund
Revenues
• Water revenue – This includes utility and connection fees. Balance is less than prior year actual due to the conversion of residents from flat to metered water rates and the different billing methods and rates for each.
• Transfer from general fund – These transfers are recorded at year-end.
Expenditures
• Maintenance services – This includes administration, Mara system maintenance, hydrant costs and the operational costs of the water treatment plant. Actual costs are in line with budget and prior year actual.
• Long-term debt – relates to interest paid on the loan for the water treatment plant, in fall 2017 the debt will be converted to long-term, with scheduled interest and loan payments. Page 23 of 76 Page 4
• Transfer to reserves – This represents amounts transferred to water reserves for the current year and is recorded at year-end.
Capital
• In the first quarter of 2017 minimal capital projects were started due to weather and budget approvals. There will be an increase in these costs over the next 9 months.
Sewer Fund
Revenues
• Sewer revenue – This includes user and connection fees. Balance is higher than prior year actual due to an increase in users as a result of the requirement to connect to the sewer system, and in line with budget. • Transfer from general fund – this is to cover debt payments and is recorded at year- end.
Expenditures
• Sewer services – This includes administration, collection system maintenance and operational costs. Actual costs are in line with budget.
• Long-term debt – Principal and interest payments are in-line with expectations
• Transfer to reserves – This represents amounts transferred to sewer reserves for the current year and is recorded at year-end.
Capital
• In the first quarter of 2017 minimal capital projects were started due to weather and budget approvals. There will be an increase in these costs over the next 9 months.
If you have any questions or would like more detail on the above noted items please contact me, and I would be happy to provide additional clarification.
Respectfully submitted,
Kelly Bennett, CPA, CA Chief Financial Officer
Attachment: Financial Statements
Page 24 of 76 District of Sicamous General Fund - Operations 31-Mar-17
3 Months 3 Months Year 2016 Actual 2017 Actual 2017 Budget Variance %
Property taxes (net) $ - $ - $ 4,426,142 $ (4,426,142) -100.00% Grants-in-lieu - - 77,745 (77,745) -100.00% Grants - provincial government 14,518 11,077 472,050 (460,973) -97.65% Sale of services 29,934 32,483 325,951 (293,468) -90.03% Licenses permits & fines 37,289 40,762 82,103 (41,341) -50.35% Penalties and interest on taxes 691 893 77,758 (76,865) -98.85% Return on investments 793 640 20,000 (19,360) -96.80% Cost-sharing functions - - 71,495 (71,495) -100.00% Transfer from reserves - - 283,000 (283,000) -100.00%
Total Revenue $ 83,225 $ 85,855 $ 5,836,244 $ (5,750,389) -98.53%
General Government Services 281,261 333,479 1,292,943 (959,464) -74.21% Protective Services 51,641 72,115 431,133 (359,018) -83.27% Transportation Services 167,992 196,423 1,023,828 (827,405) -80.81% Environmental Health (Mosquito control) - - 136,250 (136,250) -100.00% Public Health/Welfare (Cemetery) 2,510 1,158 25,631 (24,473) -95.48% Environmental and Development Services 73,585 76,657 715,570 (638,913) -89.29% Recreation Services 68,585 54,865 586,569 (531,704) -90.65% Economic Development and Marketing 6,750 1,706 164,400 (162,694) -98.96% Interest and bank charges 1,316 692 10,657 (9,965) -93.51% Debt repayment - - 101,000 (101,000) -100.00% Transfer to reserves and other funds - - 1,348,263 (1,348,263) -100.00%
Total Expenditures $ 653,640 $ 737,095 $ 5,836,244 $ (5,099,149) -87.37%
Surplus(Deficit) $ (570,415) $ (651,239) $ -
District of Sicamous General Fund - Capital Expenditures 31-Mar-17
3 Months Year 2017 Actual 2017 Budget Variance %
General Government - 165,000 (165,000) -100.00% Protective services - 585,000 (585,000) -100.00% Transportation 50,398 2,651,050 (2,600,652) -98.10% Parks and recreation 13,910 955,000 (941,090) -98.54%
$ 64,308 $ 4,356,050 $ (4,291,742) -98.52%
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3 Months 3 Months Year 2016 Actual 2017 Actual 2017 Budget Variance %
Water revenues $ 163,849 $ 135,918 $ 857,236 $ (721,318) -84.14% Transfer from general fund - - 60,480 (60,480) -100.00% Interest and penalties 345 386 7,500 (7,114) -94.85%
Total Revenue $ 164,194 $ 136,304 $ 925,216 $ (728,432) -78.73%
Maintenance services 108,894 115,520 651,981 (536,461) -82.28% Discounts 10,056 8,827 10,063 (1,236) -12.28% Long term debt - 5,024 103,480 (98,456) -95.14% Transfer to reserves - - 159,692 (159,692) -100.00%
Total Expenditures $ 118,950 $ 129,371 $ 925,216 $ (795,845) -86.02%
Surplus(Deficit) $ 45,244 $ 6,934 $ -
District of Sicamous Water Fund - Capital Expenditures 31-Mar-17
3 Months Year 2017 Actual 2017 Budget Variance %
Generators - Bayview and CPR Hill - 120,000 (120,000) -100.00% Kappel/Riverside line upgrade - 882,000 (882,000) -100.00% System Extension - North Solsqua - 155,000 (155,000) -100.00% Water treatment plant storage - 10,000 (10,000) -100.00%
$ - $ 1,167,000 $ (1,167,000) -100.00%
Page 26 of 76 District of Sicamous Sewer Fund - Operations 31-Mar-17
3 Months 3 Months Year 2016 Actual 2017 Actual 2017 Budget Variance %
Sewer revenues $ 108,229 $ 122,579 $ 876,442 $ (753,863) -86.01% Transfer from general fund - - 231,435 (231,435) (1) Interest 446 312 6,500 (6,188) -95.20%
Total Revenue $ 108,675 $ 122,891 $ 1,114,377 $ (760,051) -68.20%
Sewer services 39,765 59,024 507,680 (448,656) -88.37% Discounts 8,713 6,236 10,481 (4,245) -40.50% Long-term debt 116,490 155,367 231,435 (76,068) -32.87% Transfer to reserves - - 364,781 (364,781) -100.00%
Total Expenditures $ 164,968 $ 220,627 $ 1,114,377 $ (893,750) -80.20%
Surplus(Deficit) $ (56,293) $ (97,736) $ -
District of Sicamous Sewer Fund - Capital Expenditures 31-Mar-17
3 Months Year 2017 Actual 2017 Budget Variance %
Kappel/Cottonwood sewer works 1,725 350,000 (348,275) -99.51% Pump replacements - 30,000 (30,000) -100.00% System Extension - North Solsqua - 155,000 (155,000) -100.00% Odour Control Facility - 100,000 (100,000) -100.00% SCADA upgrades - 60,000 (60,000) -100.00% Wastewater upgrades - Phase I 828 1,277,800 (1,276,972) -99.94% Treatment Plant upgrades - Phase II - 1,600,000 (1,600,000) -100.00%
$ 2,553 $ 3,572,800 $ (3,570,247) -99.93%
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District of Sicamous 446 Main Street T: 250 836 2477 PO Box 219 F: 250 836 4314 E: [email protected] Sicamous , BC V0E 2V0 sicamous.ca
Council Report
DATE: May 10 , 2017 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Melinda Smyrl, Planner C.C.: SUBJECT: Development Variance Permit No. 17 -038 -DVP – Development Variance Permit for Lot 24, District Lot 452, KDYD, Plan 3547 (201 Martin Street)
Recommendation:
THAT Council support the Development Variance Permit for Lot 24, District Lot 452, KDYD, Plan 3547 (201 Martin Street) to vary the rear yard setback from 6m to 3m, the front yard setback from 6m to 5m and the exterior side yard setback from 6m to 4m;
AND THAT Council direct Staff to issue the Development Variance Permit No. 17-038-DVP.
Purpose:
To consider variances for the siting for the proposed and existing siting for mobile home units at 201 Martin Street.
Discussion:
1. Background a. The subject property is located in the Town Centre area of the District. Approximately 0.4ha in size and is designated in the OCP as Town Centre –Riverside Transitional and is zoned R3 – Multi Family Residential (see Attachment 1). The maps below show the subject property. It should be noted that the ortho photo was taken prior to the placement of the 6 th unit.
b. The owner has requested that the property be rezoned from R3 – Multi Family Residential to R4 – Mobile Home Residential (Amending Bylaw No. 933, 2017) and is also requesting that Council consider in order to permit the addition of a 7 th unit on the property. Specifically, the owner is requesting application to vary the rear yard from 6m to 3m, front yard setback from 6m to 5m and the exterior side yard setback from 6m to 4m in order to bring the existing units into conformance with the zoning bylaw. A site plan of the existing 6 units is shown below. The area sited for the placement of the 7 th unit is proposed in a location that is currently used for storage. The owner would need to find an alternative location for storage should the rezoning be adopted and the 7th unit placed on the property.
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Map 1. Subject property
Map 2. Proposed Site Plan
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th The location for the proposed 7 unit would be placed in approximately where this storage is located.
2. Relevant History:
a. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 137 was adopted in 1995, rezoning the subject property from R1&2 Single and Two Family Residential to its current zoning of R3 – Multi Family Residential. A development proposal was not received in conjunction with the rezoning application and it should be noted that 6 mobile home units were situated on the property at that time. As a condition of rezoning the property the District acquired a 4.88m road reserve along Riverside Avenue. The reserve would be unaffected by the current applications.
b. Council has considered Zoning Bylaw No. 101, 1993, Amending Bylaw No. 933, 2017 and granted 3 rd Reading at the time of writing this report. Council also received public input regarding the DVP application at the Public Hearing on April 12, 2017.
3. Reasons for Bylaw:
NA
4. Public Notification:
a. Pursuant to Development Application Procedures Bylaw No. 639, section 6(b)(i) and Local Government Act section 466 Public Notifications for a Public Hearing on April 12, 2017 are to be mailed to all registered property owners of land situated with 50m from the subject property on March 27, 2017.
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5. BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: NA
Respectfully submitted,
Melinda Smyrl, MCIP, RPP Planner
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District of Sicamous 446 Main Street T: 250 836 2477 PO Box 219 F: 250 836 4314 E: [email protected] Sicamous , BC V0E 2V0 sicamous.ca
Report
DATE: May 10 , 2017 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Melinda Smyrl , Planner C.C.: SUBJECT: Development Permit Application for Lot 1, Section 31, Township 21, Range 7, W6M, KDYD, Plan 28799 (913 Trans Canada Frontage Road)
Recommendation:
THAT Council issue Development Permit No. 17-055-DP for Lot 1, Section 31, Township 21, Range 7, W6M, KDYD, Plan 28799 (913 Trans Canada Frontage Road).
Purpose:
The applicant is proposing to ‘reskin’ all on site signage to convert the Esso Station to a Chevron Station.
Discussion:
A. Currently, 913 Trans Canada Highway is an Esso station with an A&W restaurant attached. The property is zoned C2 – Highway Commercial and is designated in the Official Community Plan as Highway Commercial Area B and is within a Development Permit Area (see maps below).
B. The applicant has applied for a Development Permit to address the conversion of signage from an Esso Station to Chevron. Due to the height and size a building permit is required. Staff are supportive of the application as the sign conversion will be a positive contribution to the entrance/exit appearance of town and would help to encourage beautification in the general area.
C. During the course of the conversion the owners are also completing an upgrade to the underground monitoring system and converting the single wall tanks and piping to double wall tanks and piping. The modernizing of the underground facilities on-site began in March 2017 and is estimated to be completed by mid-May 2017. The owners are working with engineers to design and complete the work. The scope of the replacement of underground facilities of this scale is not regulated under the BC Building code and is not considered under a Development Permit for form and character.
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Map 1. Subject Property
Elevation Drawing 1. Proposed Signage
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D. Notifications to neighbours within a 50m radius were mailed on April 24, 2017. At the time of writing this report staff have not received any written submissions regarding the proposal.
Respectfully submitted,
Melinda Smyrl, MCIP, RPP Planner
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District of Sicamous 446 Main Street T: 250 836 2477 PO Box 219 F: 250 836 4314 E: [email protected] Sicamous , BC V0E 2V0 sicamous.ca
Report
DATE: May 10 , 2017 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Dale Reid , Building Inspector/ Bylaw Officer C.C.: SUBJECT: Appointment of Bylaw Enforcement Officers
Recommendation:
THAT Council appoint Melvin Bowles and Robert Cline as seasonal Bylaw Enforcement Officers for the District of Sicamous with respect to District Bylaws including, under the provisions of Section 264 and 265 of the Community Charter , the designation of Bylaw Officers for the purpose of issuing Municipal Ticket Informations.
Purpose:
Under the provisions of the Community Charter and the Local Government Act , it is a requirement that bylaw enforcement officers be appointed by Council.
Discussion:
The District of Sicamous employs seasonal, part time, Bylaw Officers to extend additional hours of bylaw enforcement to evenings and weekends and/or during special events. The season extends from the May long weekend to the September long weekend.
Respectfully submitted,
Dale Reid, Building Inspector/ Bylaw Enforcement Officer
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District of Sicamous 446 Main Street T: 250 836 2477 PO Box 219 F: 250 836 4314 E: [email protected] Sicamous , BC V0E 2V0 sicamous.ca
Report
DATE: May 10 , 2017 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Joe McCulloch, Operations Manager C.C.: Evan Parliament, Town Manager SUBJECT: 2017 Asphalt Patching and Paving Program
Recommendation:
THAT Council award the 2017 Patching paving program to Valley Blacktop for the bid price of $339,750.
Purpose:
The Request for Quotation for the 2017 Asphalt patching and paving program closed April 18, 2017, therefore the project must be awarded in order to proceed.
Discussion:
There were three submissions in response to the Request for Quotation for the 2017 Asphalt patching and paving program. The following table summarizes the bids received.
Bidder ~25 Tonne ~25 Tonne Full 15000m 2 Total Bid Skim Patch Depth Patch Mill and Overlay Per tonne Per Tonne Per m 2 Okanagan $375 $350 $24.50 $385,625 Aggregate Vernon $240 $240 $23.95 $371,250 Paving Valley $225 $225 $21.90 $339,750 Blacktop
The 2017 asphalt patching and paving program is a combination of three asphalt overlay projects identified within our capital plan as well as our annual asphalt patching program.
Asphalt overlay projects planned for 2017 include:
Project Approved Budget Shuswap Ave (post construction) $100,000 Larch Avenue – Forest to Conn $200,000 Kappel Street – Yew to Gillis $120,000 2017 Patching program $50,000
Total 2017 Asphalt Patching/Paving $470,000 Page 36 of 76 Page 2
Based on bid prices received and previous working experience with Valley Blacktop, staff recommends awarding the 2017 Asphalt patching and paving program to Valley Blacktop.
Respectfully submitted,
Joe McCulloch, Operations Manager
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District of Sicamous 446 Main Street T: 250 836 2477 PO Box 219 F: 250 836 4314 E: [email protected] Sicamous, BC V0E 2V0 sicamous.ca
Report
DATE: May 10, 2017 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Joe McCulloch, Operations Manager C.C.: Evan Parliament,Town Manager SUBJECT: Old Town Bay Lift Station Construction
Recommendation:
THAT Council award the Old Town Bay Lift Station project to Mounce Construction for a preliminary bid price of $876,887 with cost reductions to be negotiated.
Purpose:
The second Invitation to Tender for the Old Town Bay Lift Station Construction project closed April 28, 201; therefore, the project must be awarded in order to proceed.
Discussion:
There were two submissions in response to the second Invitation to Tender for Old Town Bay Lift Station. The first Invitation to Tender resulted in just one bid, which exceeded the project budget, resulting in retendering. The following table summarizes the bids received for the second Invitation to Tender – Old Town Bay Lift Station Construction.
Bidder Bid Price Budget Over budget Mounce Construction $876,887 $362,885 Trainor Mechanical $1,680,439 $514,002 $1,166,437 **LB Chapman $1,326,382 $812,380 **LB Chapman bid was received during the first Invitation to Tender.
Staff note the lowest bid price received, from Mounce Construction (the contractor), is over budget. Further, the contractor notified staff prior to Invitation to Tender close that they would not be able to complete the project by July 28, 2017. They have committed, within their submission, to have the project completed by December 15, 2017. The District has worked with the contractor on previous projects and has been satisfied with their quality of work, cost control and schedule delivery. Therefore, staff recommend awarding the project to Mounce Construction.
Respectfully submitted,
Joe McCulloch, Operations Manager
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Province Wide Community to Community Forum: Update May 3, 2017
A draft agenda is now available for the sixth Province Wide Community to Community Forum (PC2C). Register now for the event, which is just one month away: June 6 at the Musqueam Community Centre, 6777 Salish Drive, Vancouver. There is no registration fee to attend.
The forum is designed to bring together First Nation and local government elected officials and senior staff to encourage dialogue and understand areas of common responsibility and mutual concern.
Additional details on the PC2C Forum and accommodations are available in the April registration announcement. Questions regarding the event may be directed to Marie Crawford or Josh van Loon at UBCM or Colin Braker at the First Nations Summit.
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Tuesday, June 6, 2017 Musqueam Community Centre 7:45 am – 4:00 pm ! !
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7:45 REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:30 Welcome from the Union of BC Municipalities and First Nations Summit and Opening Prayer 8:45 A C2C Forum Program Retrospective: 20 Years of Joint Ventures 9:00 Foundations of Partnership: Reconciliation Armchair Discussion
10:30 BREAK
10:45 Foundations of Partnership Continued: Joint Ventures and Shared Reconciliation Action Plans (small groups discussions)
12:00 LUNCH
12:30 Keynote Speech (TBD) 1:00 Jointly Work toward realizing UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
2:20 BREAK
2:30 Joint Vision: Indigenous Artists, Communities and Reconciliation 3:00 Joint Economic and Social Ventures Armchair Discussion 3:50 Closing Remarks
4:00 CLOSE
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Page 40 of 76 From: Keri-Ann Austin Subject: Request to Farm Industry Review Board to Conduct a Study Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 2:14:30 PM
Good Morning,
The District of Coldstream Council, at their meeting held April 10, 2017, passed the following resolution:
“THAT staff be directed to forward Resolution No. 2017-77 to UBCM member municipalities.”
Council passed Resolution No. 2017-77 at their meeting held on March 27, 2017 and it is provided below for your information.
“WHEREAS a healthy agriculture sector is important to everyone and where conflicts created by changes in scale and new farm practices create local problems, resistance and obstacles to agriculture;
AND WHEREAS the Ministry of Agriculture does not have a clear, documented process for determining new or change of scale practices becoming normal farm practices, as defined in the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, as suggested by the Ministry of Agriculture, the Farm Industry Review Board of British Columbia be requested to undertake a study pursuant to Section 11 of the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act, to identify the current rationale for making new or change of scale practices “normal” and develop a rationale that includes “best established practices” and best available technology” in determining what is considered a normal farm practice as defined in the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act.”
Sincerely,
Keri-Ann Austin, MMC | Director of Corporate Administration 9901 Kalamalka Road | Coldstream BC V1B 1L6 P. 250.545.5304 | F. 250.545.4733 www.coldstream.ca
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Page 41 of 76 From: Salish Sea Trust [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 6:30 PM To: Qualicum; Queen Charlotte; Quesnel; Radium Hot Springs; Revelstoke; Richmond; Rossland; Saanich; Salmo; Salmon Arm; Sayward Valley; Sechelt; Info; , Sidney; Silverton; Slocan; Smithers; Sooke; Spallumcheentwp; Sparwood; Squamish; Stewart; Summerland; Sun Peaks Municipality; Surrey; Tahsis; Taylor; Telkwa; Terrace; Tofino; Trail; Tumbler Ridge; Ucluelet; Valemount Subject: Request to support the Salish Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site Application
Salish Sea Trust Box 333, Cedar, B.C., V9X 1W1 (www.salishseatrust.ca)
To: BC Mayors & Councils April 12th, 2017
RE: Request to support the Salish Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site Application
Dear Sirs & Madame's,
I write with World Heritage Day in mind, April 18th, and World Oceans Day as well, June 8th. We believe we have an initiative underway that benefits our local region in many ways, while addressing global goals for sustainable development, along with our shared cultural and natural heritage.
In this regard you may recall that we were previously in touch, requesting support for our application to Parks Canada, to have the Salish Sea considered for inclusion on Canada's Tentative List of World Heritage Sites. (attached, Feb. 28/17)
I am pleased to say that we expect to have 10,000 Petition signatures and support letters to submit by our final April 30th deadline. We've received letters of support from many non-profit organizations, from MLA Leonard Krog and MLA Andrew Weaver, MP Rachel Blaney, MP Randall Garrison and MP Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, and Canada Research Chair and Royal Roads University professor Phillip Vannini. Victoria Councilor Ben Isitts will also be presenting a Motion to the City of Victoria tomorrow night requesting such support.
We are increasingly seeing such high-profile support, with more expected as we have just released SeaLegacy's 10-minute Salish Sea video. (https://vimeo.com/212160230 w/Press Release attached.)
This is an exceptional opportunity to advance health and protection, cooperation and partnership, and cultural and natural benefits for this unique marine environment on Canada's west coast - home to some 3.5M Canadians, and adjacent to ~4M Americans. And with the urgency of climate change,
Page 42 of 76 biodiversity and habitat destruction, and resource depletion before us all we do not believe it is in the public interest to wait another ten years to have the Salish Sea World Heritage Site application again considered.
Without elaborating at length, we are looking to encourage a conversation that might provide opportunity to advance UN process that are being addressed within UNDRIP, UNESCO and the UN's Sustainable Development 2030 agenda. And we would like to do so in partnership with the First peoples of the Salish Sea, as well as similar such efforts across the country for reconciliation and healing.
In this we see that there is a federal/provincial and First Nations Marine Area Protection Plan that respects indigenous peoples culture in place for the north coast. And last fall the Queen, federal/provincial governments, and First Nations announced a land and marine cultural landscape and protection plan for the Great Bear Rainforest in the mid-coast. However, here, where 3.5M Canadians live in the SW corner of the coast, in the watersheds around the Salish Sea, there are no plans to ensure that the health and biodiversity, fisheries or other protections will be in place to ensure that cultural and natural heritage is not lost.
Our application calls for a unique type of cultural and natural World Heritage Site recognition that emphasizes sustainable development, marine protections and partnership with First Nations. We believe that our goals reflect and support the recognition offered by the Coast Salish Gathering some two years ago, when suggesting that the naming of the Salish Sea was an "international message to the World. It demonstrates the importance for all governing bodies of recognizing the connectivity of the ecosystems and the awareness that pollution doesn’t recognize political boundaries. The naming of the Salish Sea is a positive move toward future collaboration...'' May 26- 28, 2015
Essentially we are, as noted in previous letters, simply wishing to put an application forward so that a Heritage Advisory Committee might undertake a study of the cultural and natural heritage of the Salish Sea - to determine whether the Salish Sea is a good candidate to be considered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
At any time in that process , and even after a World Heritage Site is recognized, any Party can withdraw their Consent and the World Heritage Site would be de-listed. There is therefore no risk whatsoever - only benefits by having the cultural and natural protections recognized by an international body (UNESCO). The World Heritage Site recognition, in effect, provides a guarantee that is then available to bring any shortcomings - threats to such cultural and natural protections - to the attention of the appropriate governments and that of the international community. There is no additional level of governance conveyed by a World Heritage Site recognition.
Unfortunately we are under an April 30th deadline, and so must request your earliest consideration for support of the Salish Sea World Heritage Site application. And we apologize if our overture might be lacking in protocol and due appreciation of the pressures of your position.
Page 43 of 76 We would however welcome the opportunity to provide additional information, or to speak further on such opportunities and the long-term benefits such recognition would bring. Thank you for your time and consideration.
best wishes,
Laurie Gourlay Interim Director Salish Sea Trust (250 667-1776 c)
& On behalf of...
Kait Burgan SeaLegacy Society p. 250 816 0046 e. [email protected]
Page 44 of 76 SeaLegacy Society #101-200 West First Avenue Qualicum Beach, BC,V9K 2J3 www.WeAreTheSalishSea.eco
To: Local Governments, BC Mayors and Councils
February, 27 th 2017
RE: Application to designate the Salish Sea a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Dear Mayor and Council,
Last August our Minister of Environment invited Canadians to submit applications for places of outstanding natural and cultural value to be included on Canada's tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In response, Vancouver Island resident Laurie Gourlay submitted an application nominating the Salish Sea, on behalf of the Salish Sea Trust.
The Salish Sea—officially named in 2009 for the Coast Salish peoples—extends from the north end of the Strait of Georgia and Desolation Sound to the south end of the Puget Sound and west to the mouth of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. If successful, the Salish Sea will carry the same designation of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador, the Great Wall of China, and Canada’s Gros Morne National Park.
The application was formed with the help of other Salish Sea residents and neighbours, and is “dedicated to all who call the Salish Sea home”. The move is being applauded by National Geographic photographers and Salish Sea residents, Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen, who are working with Gourlay through their non-profit organization SeaLegacy, to support phase two.
Having submitted the application, there are two months remaining to submit letters of support before the April 30 th deadline. We are reaching out to the community, First Nations, local government and non-governmental representatives, as well as tourism and heritage associations, Chambers of Commerce and Business Improvement Associations.
As a leader in the community, your support is valuable. All communities in British Columbia benefit from the iconic nature that makes this province unique, and we want you to help us celebrate the Salish Sea. We’re requesting you ask your MLA and MP for their support for the UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.
Please contact us with questions, or assistance in drafting a letter of support o your behalf. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Laurie Gourlay Kait Burgan Executive Director, Salish Sea Trust SeaLegacy Society p. 250-722-3444 p. 250 816 0046 e. [email protected] e. [email protected]
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Subject: Press Release: From: Salish Sea Trust
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2017
New Documentary Highlights Community Voices in Campaign to Declare the Salish Sea a World Heritage Site
[QUALICUM BEACH - April 10th, 2017] – With World Heritage Day only one week away, a new documentary has just been released. Featuring stunning video, The Salish Sea: A Legacy Moment, captures the beauty and diversity of the west coast's unique inner ocean, the landscapes, mountains, peoples and wildlife that live along its shores, and below its surface.
"My father liked to fish ...and as a kid it was a really good bond, going out with him on the ocean," says Willie Mitchell, local NHL Hockey Star and Team Canada champion, who is also an avid fisherman in the Salish Sea. Mitchell opens and ends the documentary, talking of salmon sandwiches, the importance of salmon within the Sea's ecosystem, and the healing power of simply fishing in the clean ocean waters and estuarine reaches of its rivers.
"It is the richest marine habitat in the world," says Paul Nicklen in the video. Nicklen is a National Geographic Photographer and cinematographer, with a worldwide following. In the video, he jokes about being a chew-toy for friendly Stellar sea lions who live and play in the islets and channels of the Salish Sea. "You cannot ever find rock because it's covered with life upon life upon life...it is truly the best diving in the world."
Commissioned by SeaLegacy, a local organization led by National Geographic Photojournalists Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen, the documentary packs a punch, providing a platform for those who live and work by the Salish Sea to tell their stories.
Tom Stenner, a Gibson resident with Dolphin Marine Services, speaks about working his life on the water, on the yarding boats, booms and tugs, and talks about some of the simple joys he's experienced being raised by the ocean. "I used to come down and swim off the dock here,” he says, pointing out the window of his boat. “My kids have done that, and my grandkids have done that."
This powerful 10-minute production touches on the significance of the cultural and natural heritage which the Salish Sea embodies, and was produced by Filter Studios in Nanaimo.
"It is our medicine, it is our life ...and if we don't care for it we're not doing our job," says Snuneymux'w Elder, Geraldine Manson, in reference to the indigenous peoples customs, and of the Sea as a cupboard which has supplied all their needs from time immemorial. “...whether it was the seafoods, the clams, or the different types of salmon. From the mountains to the rivers to
Page 46 of 76 the oceans, all these are connected. And each individual who is on earth today is responsible for understanding what that means."
The documentary gives voice to high-profile and community residents alike, all calling for the Salish Sea to be recognized on Canada's list of World Heritage Sites.
"Only once every decade do you get an opportunity to make a nomination for a World Heritage Site," says Laurie Gourlay, Salish Sea Trust Director. "This means a new sustainable development approach for business and all of us around the Salish Sea; that any activity taking place cannot undermine the historical, cultural and natural significance of the area.”
The application to have the Salish Sea considered for Canada's Tentative List as a World Heritage Site was submitted in January by Gourlay.
Cristina Mittermeier, a National Geographic Photographer and SeaLegacy President, sums up the importance of protecting the Salish Sea for all who live by its shores. "A World Heritage Site classification would be something quite extraordinary, celebrated by the entire world, by all humanity...a super, natural British Columbia."
With the world in mind, this local campaign on Canada's west coast has until April 30th to gather Petition signatures and support letters. These will accompany the final submission to Parks Canada, to decide whether the Salish Sea will make it onto a short list to be declared a World Heritage Site.
Watch “Salish Sea - A Legacy Moment”: https://vimeo.com/212160230
For more information, or print-ready photos: https://www.wearethesalishsea.eco
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Kait Burgan SeaLegacy 250-816-0046 [email protected]
Laurie Gourlay Interim Director, Salish Sea Trust 250-722-3444 [email protected]
Join us in helping to designate the Salish Sea as a World Heritage SiteWe Are the Salish Sea
-- Salish Sea Trust, Box 333, Cedar, B.C., V9X 1W1 250.722.3444,
Page 47 of 76 New Building Canada Fund - Small Communities Fund
1 BOO Johnson Street, 4 h Floor, Victoria, BC VBW 1N3
l"\~R 12 2017 April 6, 2017 Cliff# 264595
Evan Parliament Chief Administrative Officer District of Sicamous Box 219 Sicamous, BC VOE 2VO
Dear Evan Parliament:
Re: New Building Canada Fund - Small Communities Fund (NBCF-SCF) Project #N20253 - Water Line Upgrades
Thank you for your application for funding under the New Building Canada Fund - Small Communities Fund (NBCF-SCF). After careful consideration, the above noted project was not selected for funding.
The program received significantly more applications than could be funded. This decision does not reflect on the importance ofthis project, but rather the degree by which the program has been oversubscribed. All applications were equitably reviewed and given consideration for funding.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at: 250 387-4060. I wish you every success with your community project. -
Liam Edwards Executive Director Local Government Infrastructure and Finance Branch Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
QC : Kelly Bennett, ChiefEinancial Officer District of Sicamous
Canada
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You are invited to attend a Local Government Workshop on New Cannabis Legislation
The federal government recently introduced legislation to decriminalize and regulate the recreational use of marijuana in Canada. Fulton & Company is offering a workshop for elected officials on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Comfort Inn- 1090 - 22nd St. NE, Salmon Arm.
Following an introduction by Mayor Cooper, this workshop will:
•Provide a brief history of cannabis prohibition and legalization, both in Canada and elsewhere around the world;
•Discuss the intent and effect of the new federal legislation;
•Provide an overview of the matters that will be subject to provincial and local regulation;
•Discuss various strategies employed by other local government jurisdictions: What works? What doesn’t? What’s at stake?
•Explore options and strategies for your community.
Space is limited. Please RSVP by Monday, May 15, 2017 to Caylee Simmons at 250-803-4036 or [email protected]
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CASE LAW UPDATE
We also take this opportunity to provide legal briefing notes regarding the legislation introduced today:
• Possession up to 30 grams of dried or fresh cannabis permitted; • Minimum age of 18 - however, provinces may impose more stringent age restrictions; • Provinces will be responsible for distribution and sale; • Will be procedure if provinces don’t adopt legislation, so as to ensure access to legal cannabis; • Provinces can decide whether cannabis may be sold at provincial liquor stores; • Provinces and local governments able to tailor rules for their own jurisdictions, including: o Enforcement through ticketing; o Rules governing licensing, distribution and retail sales; and o Zoning and business licensing rules for cannabis businesses. • Marketing that appeals to youth is strictly prohibited; • Self-service displays and vending machine sales prohibited; • Dried and fresh cannabis will be available first; • Edible products will become available at a later date; • New, tightly regulated supply chain - producers will be security cleared and federally licensed; • Consumers permitted to grow up to 4 plants at home (to a max. 1 meter height), or buy from a provincially licensed and regulated retailer; • Federal Enforcement Measures: o Ticketing for possession that exceeds the personal limit by small amounts; o Up to 14 years in jail for illegal distribution or sale; o Up to 14 years for giving or selling marijuana to minors; o Up to 14 years for using a youth to commit a cannabis-related offence; o Youth found in possession up to 5 grams not criminally prosecuted; and o Illegal to drive within 2 hours of having an illegal level of drugs in the blood ($1,000 fine to life- imprisonment, depending on level/injuries/death caused). • Existing laws must be respected – there must be an orderly transition
Kamloops | 300-350 Lansdowne Street | BC V2C 1Y1 250.372.5542
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April 28, 2017
His Worship Mayor Terry Rysz District of Sicamous PO Box 219 Sicamous, BC VOE2VO
Dear Mayor Rysz and Councillors,
It has been brought to Splatsin Development Corporation and its' Board of Directors attention that the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has proposed multiple options of the replacement of Bruhn Bridge in Sicamous.
Splatsin people and Splatsin Development Corporation have strong ties and interest in this area, both culturally and in economic development opportunities. It is the position of Splatsin Development Corporation that the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Bruhn Bridge replacement option that includes a Main Street crossing best addresses our present and future development needs and vision.
This is the position of Splatsin Development Corporation and not necessarily that of Chief and Council. The cultural and archeological significance of this area is extremely high and must not be compromised or must be fully mitigated. The final acceptance of the Main Street option by Splatsin Chief and Council and Splatsin Development Corporation will be based on this principle.
Sincerely,
Murray Rosswom President & Chair
5655 Hwy97A Enderby, BC VOE lVO 250-838-0775 Fax: 250-838-2378
Page 51 of 76 ~· .. -fi~ April 24, 2017 unc~J Mayor Rysz and Council District of Sicamous Box 219 Sicamous, BC, VOE 2VO RE: Completion of 2016/17 (Spring) Community to Community Forum Dear Mayor and Council, FIRST NATIONS Thank you for submitting the final report and financial summary for the SUMMIT District of Sicamous' Community to Community Forum event held on March 23, 2017. It is clear the event achieved the goals of the Regional Community to Community Forum Program and the objectives of the participants, including the Splats'in First Nation. Regional The final report notes a total eligible expenditure of $2,694.00. Based on Community to this, a cheque in the amount of $88.25 will be issued shortly under Community Forum separate cover. This cheque represents final payment of the grant and is based on 50% of the eligible expenditure minus the initial payment of Administration provided $1,258.75 made in June 2016. by UBCM and First Nations Summit On behalf of the Union of BC Municipalities and the First Nations Summit, I would like to congratulate the District of Sicamous on the success of your event and hope that you will consider applying under this Funding provided by the program again in the future. Ministry of Community, Sport & Cultural Sincerely, Development Please direct all correspondence to: anyta Welch Local Government House Policy & Programs Officer 525 Government Street Victoria, BC, V8V OAS cc: Kelly Bennett, CFO, District of Sicamous E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (250) 356-2947 Page 52 of 76 From: Melissa Yeo [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2017 3:37 PM To: Info Subject: PRIMECorp Budget May 4, 2017 Mayor Rysz District of Sicamous 446 Main Street Sicamous, BC V0E 2V0 Dear Mayor Rysz and Council, As reported to local government and police leadership over the past four years through our Annual Report and other outreach, the Board of Directors has been focused on advancing PRIMECorp in key areas such as financial stewardship, technological resiliency, service and security. We have made substantial advancement in all areas. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I write to you today with the purpose of providing updates on two key items in advance of the publication of PRIMECorp’s 2016-2017 Annual Report, which will come later in the year. At its most recent Board of Directors meeting, the Board passed Operating and Capital budgets for the period April 1, 2017-March 31, 2018. The provincial per officer levy will be $1093.00, which represents a 3% increase in the current levy (approximately $32 per officer). This is in alignment with the three-year forecasts PRIMECorp first communicated to you in 2014. At that time, the Board committed to maintaining a maximum 3% per officer levy through to the end of fiscal 2017-2018 and I am very pleased to report this has occurred each year. The levy includes 2% to cover current operating costs and 1%, which will continue to be put toward a reserve (accumulated surplus) for future required investments. % The Board’s support of the reserve approach, combined with the operating surpluses from the past few years, has had a significant positive impact on our ability to undertake critical projects such as a geo-redundant data centre outside the Lower Mainland and a new Data Extraction Service without requiring a substantial increase in levies. PRIMECorp continues on its positive financial path and we remain committed to our goal to provide funders with certainty and stability with regard to projected levies so that they can be contemplated in future municipal budget cycles. I also write with regard to the recent release of the report of the Office of the B.C. Auditor General on a 2016 IT security audit of PRIME-BC. As noted in our response letter to the Auditor General and published in its report, securing and protecting the information that British Columbia’s police agencies enter into the PRIME-BC system is PRIMECorp’s top priority. Page 53 of 76 The OAG advised PRIMECorp in 2013 that PRIME-BC was protected from external cyberattacks and we were pleased that the OAG again concluded in its 2016 audit that there are adequate perimeter controls protecting PRIME-BC from external attacks launched from the Internet. We have further work to do with regard to internal controls and have appreciated the OAG’s acknowledgment of the significant improvements made over the past few years. We will continue to work to maintain vigilance with regard to the prevention, early detection and swift mitigation of any threat, internal or external, that may impact PRIME-BC. The PRIMECorp board of directors has accepted all the recommendations of the OAG, and will, on a quarterly basis, monitor the progress of the implementation of the remaining recommendations, which are anticipated to be complete by the end of 2017. As the custodians of the police information entered into the PRIME-BC shared system, PRIMECorp understands the special role it plays in maintaining the security of that information for both public safety and officer safety. The work completed by the Auditor General will help PRIMECorp and all British Columbia police agencies face the increasing, and always evolving, security threats that face all organizations and governments in today’s cyber world. We look forward to providing you a more fulsome report and all financial highlights in our 2016- 2017 Annual Report. Sincerely, Clayton J.D. Pecknold Chair, PRIMECorp Board of Directors Cc: Chief Superintendent Ray Bernoties, Chair, BC Association of Chiefs of Police Deputy Commissioner Brenda Butterworth-Carr, RCMP E-Division Municipal Police Chiefs Officers in Charge, RCMP Detachments PRIMECorp Board of Directors · Denis Boucher, Chief Superintendent, RCMP · Brenda Butterworth-Carr, Deputy Commissioner, RCMP · Derek Corrigan, Mayor, City of Burnaby · Bob Downie, Chief Constable, Saanich Police Department · David Guscott, CEO, E-Comm · Dave Jones, Chief Constable, New Westminster Police Department Page 54 of 76 · Peter Milobar, Mayor, City of Kamloops · David Stuart, CAO, District of North Vancouver · Daryl Wiebe, Superintendent, Vancouver Police Department Page 55 of 76 'lks.kswr Flf!CEIVED "'"'~' · ···.• i"'!F ~,r.AMnlJS TRAlt.ALLIANCE MAY O( 2017 April 10, 2017 District of Sicamous - Council PO Box 219 Sicamous, BC VOE 2VO Dear Sponsor, On behalf of the Shuswap Trail Alliance board, partner organizations, and communities of the Shuswap, thank you for joining with us to support our annual Shuswap Trails Party and Auction this past February. Once again, we were truly overwhelmed and inspired by the determined support of leaders and businesses like you. This year to date, with over 450 people turning out to the February 3rd sell-out event, we have raised $37,000 dollars for greenway trail projects in the Shuswap. And we are very pleased to let you know that we were able to successfully leverage those funds fourfold this year through matching provincial grants. Every penny goes toward creating, maintaining, signing and promoting trails in the Shuswap with our regional partners. People gathered from around the Shuswap including Sicamous, Enderby, Chase, Salmon Arm, Scotch Creek, Celista, Blind Bay, Malakwa - and all points in between. Some are mountain bikers, others Nordic skiers and snowshoers, others cross country trail runners, hikers, and equestrian riders, and some still are blueway paddlers. All are inspired to continue making our communities even better places to live, work, and play. Again, thank you for your sponsorship, volunteer time, and support. We look forward to seeing you out on Shuswap Trails this season! Si ncerely, Reg Walters (Chairperson) and Phil McIntyre-Paul (Executive Director) for the Shuswap Trail Alliance www.shuswaptrails.com Page 56 of 76 Page 57 of 76 Summer Stomp & Burnout P.O. Box 850 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N9 Phone (250) 804-7977 Fax (250) 832-2912 Mayor Rysz & Council Delivered via Email Once again we would like to thank the entire District of Sicamous, staff, council, businesses, and of course the residents for their continued support of the Summer Stomp & Burnout in their community. Without the community support our event could not be the successful event is has become known as. We have been advised of the successful decision from the ALC allowing Sicamous to use THEIR land to host events and do as they have applied to do with some conditions. It is these conditions that change the Summer Stomp portion of the Sicamous event. We must allow the event participants to tent camp on the grounds next to their motorcycle. We do this from a few reasons but the number one reason is to keep the event contained so there is NO REASON for anyone to get on their motorcycle or in their vehicle and drive away after enjoying the day’s events in the sun and the bands into the evening. Safety is one of the main focuses and if we cannot have tent camping on the event grounds it will create an unsafe environment which no one needs or wants to manage. The other thing we would like to have is the RV camping in the area next to the Public works yard entrance for 25 RVs, this is for our organizers and sponsors so we can supply powered camp spots for them to go to relax while hosting or operating their booths. This gives our volunteers, sponsors, and vendors a close quiet place to go to relax and refresh. I don’t think we are asking for too much here and it has been proven that this small amount of activity on the Dog Park for the days leading up to and the days following the event does not hurt or change the grounds in way. In less than 10 days following the event you cannot even tell there was an event let alone notice where anything was located. I sincerely hope council can convince the ALC that their staff and council are capable of managing their land as they see fit and valuable and will not allow any permanent structures or any activities that may cause permanent damage. Thank you in advance for working with our event organizing committee to keep this fun filled 27 year old event safe and ongoing in the Sicamous area. Respectfully submitted by Steve Hammer for The 2017 Summer Stomp Committee = Web Page: www.summerstomp.ca : [email protected] Page 58 of 76 Page 59 of 76 • Website Management & Updates • Social Media • Consortium Marketing Campaign Page 60 of 76 (Kamloops, Shuswap, Sun Peaks) • Guide Development & Distribution • Media Relations • Digital Marketing campaign • Trade Show Attendance • New Initiatives: Stock the Cabins, Magical Melodies, Tourism Matters, Taking the Pulse 2011 53,913 2012 84,878 Page 61 of 76 2013 120,319 2014 150,373 2015 182,979 2016 226,733 Page 62 of 76 Jun 1 - Sep 30 2015 2016 Vacation Guide 983 3572 Page 63 of 76 Trail Guide 557 2857 Cycle Guide 280 1749 Wineries Guide 185 1129 Motor Touring Guide 120 342 Requests via Email 228 Event Bags 658 AB Visitor Centres Page 64 of 76 825 Certifed Folders - BC Borders 2700 Local Visitor Centres 4400 Certifed Folders - BC Ferries 5000 Shuswap Tourism Event Distribution 5914 BC Visitor Centres 9875 Local Businesses 10,400 Total 40,000 • Mountain Bike BC/Free Radicals: Van-cation. (print, blog, online) • Australia: Quantas print, Quantas online, the Australian Page 65 of 76 • US: Physicians Magazine, Rider - Motorcyle • Canada: Winetrails x2, Hello BC, Mountain Life: Breath of the Salmon, Expedia: Great Canadian Road Trip, Westworld • Ongoing Story feed to TOTA, DBC (Anniversaries, new product, Aboriginal, Food and wine, Special events etc) • Abbotsford Sportsman Show 850 Page 66 of 76 • Edmonton Snowmobile Show 2,160 • Seattle Travel Show 1,940 • Vancouver Outdoor Show 2,350 • Calgary Boat Show 3,460 • TOTAL ESTIMATED IMPRESSIONS: 10,760 Page 67 of 76 Results from the 2016 Shuswap Tourism Season Industry Scan Increase of more than two weeks in length of peak season 28% Increase in shoulder season business 48% Increase in revenue 67% Page 68 of 76 Increase in visitation 59% Increase in proftability 52% Shuswap Tourism Industry New investments in their tourism Operators % Reported… business for 2016 23% • Signifcant increase in Lower Mainland visitors. • Increase in US visitors Page 69 of 76 • Increase in Europe visitors • Not as much drop-off in Alberta visitors as anticipated. SOURCE Taking the Pulse, Season Survey 2016, Shuswap Tourism Estimated total camping attendance (# people) INCLUDES: • Herald Park Page 70 of 76 • Shuswap Lake Marine Park • Shuswap Lake Park • White Lake Park 2014 116,753 2015 119,473 2016 121,073 Page 71 of 76 Areas include: Blue Lake, Queest, Eagle Pass, Owlhead TOTAL DAY TRIPS (incl. season pass holders) 12,168 12,891 7,838* 15,779 * Signifcant area closures due to logging. 2013 2014 2015 2016 TOTAL USERS 21,082 30,813 44,041 2014 2015 2016 Page 72 of 76 2016 TOTAL SESSIONS 31,574 47,388 67,873 2014 2015 2016 PAGE VIEWS 102,204 137,063 167,309 2014 2015 2016 Page 73 of 76 FESTIVAL ATTENDANCE TICKET SALES 2014 22,900 “2017 ticket sales to Event2015 Bags 21,000 April 30/17 far exceed previous seasons.” AB2016 Visitor Centres 26,500 - DAVID GONELLA, ROOTS & BLUES Page 74 of 76 The "Off Season" in Sicamous has improved significantly over the past three years. “ Winter sports (including snowmobiling), over night travelers and tour groups have all increased making the Best Western Sicamous Inn viable on a year round basis. This also means we have increased our year round “employment from about 20 to 26 employees. We believe Shuswap Tourism has played an important role in highlighting that Sicamous, and the entire Shuswap region, is indeed a year round destination. - Tim and Loretta Corless - Owners of the Best Western Sicamous Inn Page 75 of 76 WHAT’S NEXT? • Updated Tourism Marketing Strategy • Continuation of targeted digital/online Marketing Campaigns • Refreshed Shuswap Tourism Website • Video and Imagery Updates • Update Experience Guides • Canada 150 Celebrations • Consumer Shows – Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Seattle • Salute to the Sockeye 2018 • • Increased Media Exposure Local Event Promotion • • Tourism Research Project Ongoing Industry Support Page 76 of 76