Board of Directors Meeting Amended Agenda January 5, 2018 9:00 am
Voting Rules Unless otherwise indicated on this agenda, all Directors have one vote and a simple majority is required for a motion to pass.
Who Votes Count 1. Call to Order 2. Addition of Late Items 3. Adoption of the Agenda
4. Adoption of the Minutes 4.1 December 1, 2017 Meeting 5. Delegations Addendum 5.1 Cori Barraclough re: Bylaw No. 2633 (ESA DPA/RDEK) Addendum 5.2 Katey Kirkconnell re: Bylaw No. 2633 (ESA DPA/RDEK) 6. Correspondence 6.1 Royal Canadian Mounted Police – UBCM Meeting 6.2 Columbia Basin Trust Board Highlights – November 24/25, 2017 6.3 Environment and Climate Change Canada – Changes to Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act 6.4 BC Conservation Officer Service – Access Management Compliance and Enforcement Program, October/November Report 6.5 WildSafe BC Annual Report 2017 • Radium Hot Springs and Fairmont • Kimberley – Cranbrook 6.6 Ministry of Agriculture – UBCM Meeting 6.7 District of Elkford – Letter of Opposition to Bingay Main Coal Project 6.8 Federation of Canadian Municipalities – Report to Council November 20-24, 2017 6.9 Prevention of Quagga and Zebra Mussels • City of Parksville • Township of Spallumcheen • Village of Pemberton 6.10 District of West Kelowna – Cannabis Tax Sharing Formula 7. Unfinished Business 8. New Business
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9. Committee Recommendations • Central Services Committee • Governance & Regional Services Committee • Planning & Development Services Committee • Electoral Area Services Committee • Elk Valley Services Committee • Columbia Valley Services Committee 10. Bylaws 10.1 Bylaw No. 2633 – Wasa and Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (ESA DPA / RDEK) – Two Readings 10.2 Bylaw No. 2633 – Public Hearing & Delegation 10.3 Bylaw No. 2796 – Steamboat-Jubilee Mountain Official All Directors Majority Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (Wilmer / Charette) except Elkford & Sparwood – Two Readings 10.4 Bylaw No. 2797 – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning All Directors Majority Amendment Bylaw (Wilmer / Charette) – Two Readings except Elkford & Sparwood 10.5 Bylaw No’s. 2796 & 2797 – Public Hearing & Delegation All Directors Majority except Elkford & Sparwood 10.6 Bylaw No. 2807 – Electoral Area E Zoning & Floodplain All Directors Majority Management Amendment Bylaw – Adoption except Elkford & Sparwood 10.7 Bylaw No. 2816 – Public Hearing Report All Directors Majority except Elkford & Sparwood 10.8 Bylaw No. 2816 – Moyie & Area Land Use Amendment All Directors Majority Bylaw (Moyie / Moyie Community Association) – except Elkford & Sparwood Third Reading 10.9 Bylaw No. 2817 – Wasa and Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (Form and Character DPA / RDEK) – Two Readings 10.10 Bylaw No. 2817 – Public Hearing & Delegation 10.11 Bylaw No. 2818 – Electoral Area E Zoning and Floodplain Management Amendment Bylaw (Detached Secondary Suites / RDEK) – Two Readings 10.12 Bylaw No. 2818 – Public Hearing & Delegation 10.13 Bylaw No. 2821 – Baynes Lake Official Community All Directors Majority Plan Amendment Bylaw (Saunders Rd. / Stout & Munro) except Elkford & Sparwood – Two Readings 10.14 Bylaw No. 2822 – South Country Zoning and Floodplain All Directors Majority Management Amendment Bylaw (Saunders Rd. / except Elkford & Sparwood Stout & Munro) – Two Readings 10.15 Bylaw No’s. 2821 & 2822 – Public Hearing & Delegation All Directors Majority except Elkford & Sparwood 10.16 Bylaw No. 2825 – Baynes Lake Official Community All Directors Majority Plan Amendment Bylaw (North Star Rd. / Gonnelly) except Elkford & Sparwood – Two Readings
10.17 Bylaw No. 2826 – South Country Zoning and Floodplain All Directors Majority Management Amendment Bylaw (North Star Rd. / Gonnelly) except Elkford & Sparwood – Two Readings Amended Agenda Page 3 Board of Directors January 5, 2018
Bylaws (continued) 10.18 Bylaws No’s. 2825 & 2826 – Public Hearing & Delegation All Directors Majority except Elkford & Sparwood 11. Late Agenda Items 12. Reports from Directors Director McDougall • Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee Director McCormick • Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute Advisory Committee Director Wilkie • Kootenay Conservation Program Committee Director Booth • Columbia Basin Trust • Columbia Valley Visitor Services Committee • Environmental Assessment Working Group – Kootenay West Mine • Ktunaxa / Kinbasket Local Government Treaty Advisory Committee Director Reinhardt • Imagine Kootenay Steering Committee Director Walter • Kootenay Booth Organizing Committee • Municipal Insurance Association Director Sosnowski • Canadian Columbia River Local Government Committee / Canadian Columbia River Forum • Elk River Alliance Steering Committee • Environmental Assessment Working Groups – Bingay Main Coal/Fernie/Michel Creek Coking Coal Director Giuliano • Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust – Kootenay Columbia Regional Advisory Committee Chair Gay • Chief Elected Officials Forum • Highway 3 Mayors’ and Chairs’ Coalition • Key City Theatre Upgrade Committee • Municipal Finance Authority • Regional Broadband Committee • Southern Interior Beetle Action Committee 13. Adjourn to Closed
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COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE Thursday, January 4, 2018 9:30 am Central Services Committee – Open & Closed 10:00 am Governance & Regional Services Committee 1:15 pm Planning & Development Services Committee 4:30 pm Electoral Area Services Committee 5:45 pm Elk Valley Services Committee 6:30 pm Columbia Valley Services Committee – Open & Closed NEXT MEETINGS Committee Meetings RDEK Board of Directors Thursday, February 8, 2018 Friday, February 9, 2018 Time: TBA Time: 9:00 am
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY HELD AT THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OFFICE IN CRANBROOK BC ON DECEMBER 1, 2017
PRESENT Chair Rob Gay Electoral Area C Director Mike Sosnowski Electoral Area A Director Stan Doehle Electoral Area B Director Jane Walter Electoral Area E Director Wendy Booth Electoral Area F Director Gerry Wilkie Electoral Area G Director Lee Pratt City of Cranbrook Director Wesly Graham City of Cranbrook Director Mary Giuliano City of Fernie Director Don McCormick City of Kimberley Director Gerry Taft District of Invermere Director Cal McDougall District of Sparwood Director Ute Juras Village of Canal Flats Director Clara Reinhardt Village of Radium Hot Springs
ABSENT Director Dean McKerracher District of Elkford
STAFF Shawn Tomlin Chief Administrative Officer Shannon Moskal Corporate Officer Connie Thom Executive Assistant (Recording Secretary)
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 am.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
47396 MOVED by Director McDougall Agenda SECONDED by Director Sosnowski
THAT the agenda for the RDEK Board of Directors meeting be adopted. CARRIED
ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
47397 MOVED by Director Wilkie Minutes SECONDED by Director Graham
THAT the Minutes of the RDEK Board of Directors meeting held on November 3, 2017 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED
47398 MOVED by Director Giuliano Minutes SECONDED by Director Sosnowski
THAT the Minutes of the RDEK Board of Directors Special Vote held on November 17, 2017 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED
DELEGATION
Jeff Kelly, Safeguard, explained to the Board the importance of an effective and complete Wildfire Protection, Preparedness and Response Program and provided strategies to achieve a Wildfire Protection Plan.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
Wendy Van Puymbroek, Kootenay Rockies Tourism, provided an annual update on Kootenay Rockies Tourism and showed examples of marketing tools and campaign ideas to develop tourism awareness in the Kootenays.
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INVITED PRESENTATIONS (continued)
Johnny Strilaeff and Rick Jenson, Columbia Basin Trust, reviewed the five- year management plan, which includes 13 strategic priorities that are currently active or are developing programs. Mr. Jenson highlighted the new programs that are being offered and programs that are coming soon.
The meeting recessed at 10:02 am and reconvened at 10:14 am.
COLUMBIA VALLEY SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
47399 MOVED by Director Taft CV Local Food SECONDED by Director Reinhardt Guide THAT the request from Slow Food Columbia Valley and Columbia Valley Food Corridor to consider ongoing operational support be referred to the Discretionary Grants-in-Aid process. CARRIED
47400 MOVED by Director Reinhardt Akisq’nuk First Nation SECONDED by Director Wilkie Rec. Facility Project THAT a letter be sent to the Akisq’nuk First Nation expressing interest in partnering with them on their recreation facility project, subject to financial plan discussions in February, and requesting that Directors Taft and Reinhardt participate on their design committee; and further, that the funding request be referred to the 2018 financial plan process. CARRIED
47401 MOVED by Director Booth Inv. Public Library SECONDED by Director Wilkie Operating Grant THAT the request from the Invermere Public Library for an increase in their 2018 annual operating grant be referred to the 2018 financial plan process for the Libraries Grants-in-Aid Service. CARRIED
47402 MOVED by Director Wilkie Canal Flats SECONDED by Director Reinhardt Arena Upgrade THAT up to $100,000 be borrowed, under Section 175 of the Community Charter/Section 403 of the Local Government Act, from the Municipal Finance Authority, for the Canal Flats Arena Upgrade Project and that the loan be repaid within five years, with no rights of renewal, with the annual principal and interest payments to be funded from the Columbia Valley Recreation Service tax requisition. CARRIED
ELECTORAL AREA SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
47403 MOVED by Director Walter DGIA SECONDED by Director Doehle Approved THAT the following discretionary grants-in-aid be approved: Recipient Area Area Area Area Area Area Total A B C E F G Fernie Alpine Ski Team – Fernie Alpine $1,000 $1,000 Resort’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display 2017 Jaffray Elementary Secondary School – $1,000 $1,000 Junior Girls Volleyball BC Provincial Tournament (continued on next page)
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ELECTORAL AREA SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS (continued)
47403 (continued)
Recipient Area Area Area Area Area Area Total A B C E F G Summit Community Services Society – $1,300 $1,000 $2,300 Police-Based Victim Services Program – 2017 Wasa & District Lions Club – Tri-Village $600 $600 Kids Club Christmas Party Wildsight Invermere Branch – Columbia $2,000 $500 $2,500 Valley Radon Action & Awareness Edgewater Recreation Society – Safety $1,500 $1,500 Barrier at Frank’s Rink CARRIED
47404 MOVED by Director Walter LGLA Leadership SECONDED by Director Wilkie Forum Attendance THAT the Electoral Area Directors be authorized to attend the Local Government Leadership Academy – 2018 Leadership Forum held on January 31 – February 2, 2018 in Richmond with expenses paid from Electoral Area Administration. CARRIED
47405 MOVED by Director Doehle Tie Lake Dam SECONDED by Director Walter Upgrade Project THAT up to $100,000 be borrowed, under Section 175 of the Community Charter/Section 403 of the Local Government Act, from the Municipal Finance Authority, for the Tie Lake Dam Upgrade Project and that the loan be repaid within five years, with no rights of renewal, with the annual principal and interest payments to be funded from the Tie Lake Water Level Control Service parcel tax. CARRIED
47406 MOVED by Director Gay CBK Rural Fire SECONDED by Director Doehle Protection Service THAT the Chair and CAO be authorized to sign the Cranbrook Rural Fire Protection Local Service Area agreement amendment with the City of Cranbrook for the term January 1, 2018 to March 31, 2018. CARRIED
47407 MOVED by Director Booth 2018 WildSafeBC SECONDED by Director Wilkie Program THAT an application be submitted to the 2018 WildSafeBC Program to provide a Community Coordinator in Electoral Areas F and G; and further, that a contribution fee of $3,000 be paid from the Discretionary Grants-in-Aid Service ($2,300 from Area F and $700 from Area G). CARRIED
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
47408 MOVED by Director Sosnowski Luminary Holding Corp. SECONDED by Director Giuliano Non-Farm Use THAT the Agricultural Land Commission be advised the RDEK supports the Luminary Holding Corp. ALR Non-Farm Use application for a guest ranch retreat centre on their property at 100 Lladner Creek Forest Service Road north of Hosmer. CARRIED
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS (continued)
47409 MOVED by Director Wilkie DVP 26-17 SECONDED by Director Giuliano Granted THAT resolution No. 47357 be rescinded; and further, that Development Variance Permit No. 26-17 to reduce the exterior side yard setback from 4.5 m to 1.5 m for a proposed dwelling on the Blakley property at 4807 Cordillera Avenue in Edgewater be granted. CARRIED
Director Wendy Booth declared a conflict of interest on the next item noting that she is on the Board of the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation and Columbia Basin Trust and left the meeting at 10:23 am.
47410 MOVED by Director McCormick Bylaw 2816 SECONDED by Director Sosnowski Introduction THAT Bylaw No. 2816 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Moyie & Area Land Use Bylaw No. 2070, 2008 – Amendment Bylaw No. 15, 2017 (Moyie / Moyie Community Association)” be introduced. CARRIED
Director Wendy Booth returned to the meeting at 10:24 am.
47411 MOVED by Director Gay Bylaw 2820 SECONDED by Director Walter Postponed THAT Bylaw No. 2820 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Cranbrook Rural Zoning Bylaw No. 1402, 2001 – Amendment Bylaw No. 47, 2017 (Gold Creek / Anderson)” be postponed for two months so the applicants can provide confirmation from a qualified professional that the existing onsite sewage disposal system is sufficient to service both the house and the suite. CARRIED
47412 MOVED by Director Wilkie Bylaw 2827 SECONDED by Director Reinhardt Introduction THAT Bylaw No. 2827 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 36, 2017 (Dry Gulch / Cassidy)” be introduced. CARRIED
47413 MOVED by Director Walter DVP 27-17 SECONDED by Director Wilkie Granted THAT Development Variance Permit No. 27-17 to reduce the front yard setback from 7.5 m to 2.17 m at the northwest corner and to 0.61 m at the northeast corner be granted and the variance to increase the maximum permitted height from 5.0 m to 6.8 m be refused for a proposed detached accessory building on the Bannister property at 4826 Timber Ridge Road in Windermere. CARRIED OPPOSED: Director Wilkie
Director Mike Sosnowski declared a conflict of interest on the next item noting that his son is in the gravel business and left the meeting at 10:25 am.
47414 MOVED by Director Doehle Fiorentino Brothers SECONDED by Director Giuliano Referral THAT the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development be advised the RDEK supports the Fiorentino Brothers application for a sand and gravel quarry operation on unsurveyed Crown land in the Elko area subject to fencing of the property and reclamation upon closure of the operation. CARRIED
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS (continued)
Director Mike Sosnowski returned to the meeting at 10:26 am.
47415 MOVED by Director Gay Moyie & Area OCP SECONDED by Director Walter Advisory Group THAT Joan Bray be appointed to the Moyie & Area Official Community Plan Advisory Group. CARRIED
GOVERNANCE & REGIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
47416 MOVED by Director Booth 2018 Priority Projects SECONDED by Director Walter Approved THAT the 2018 Priority Projects list be approved. CARRIED
47417 MOVED by Director Booth Westside Legacy Trail SECONDED by Director Reinhardt Project THAT the RDEK partner with the Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance on a grant application to the BC Rural Dividend Program for construction of the Westside Legacy Trail. CARRIED
47418 MOVED by Director Reinhardt CBT CIP/AAP SECONDED by Director Sosnowski Admin. Fee THAT the administration fee of $53,000 for the 2018/2019 Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs be approved. CARRIED
47419 MOVED by Director Reinhardt Cheque Register SECONDED by Director McDougall
THAT the cheque register for the RDEK General Account for November 2017 in the amount of $2,366,702.85 be approved as paid. CARRIED
47420 MOVED by Director Booth Special Event Licence SECONDED by Director Reinhardt Panorama Mtn Resort THAT a Special Event Licence be issued to Panorama Mountain Resort for the New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show to be held at 2030 Summit Drive in Panorama on December 31, 2017; and further, the Special Event is hereby exempt from Sections 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 of Noise Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1396 during the hours of 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm on December 31, 2017. CARRIED
47421 MOVED by Director Booth Bylaw 2823 SECONDED by Director Walter Introduction THAT Bylaw No. 2823 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Security Issuing Bylaw No. 2823, 2017” be introduced. CARRIED
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GOVERNANCE & REGIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS (continued)
47422 MOVED by Director McDougall Bylaw 2824 SECONDED by Director Reinhardt Introduction THAT Bylaw No. 2824 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2824, 2017” be introduced. CARRIED
BYLAWS
47423 MOVED by Director Doehle Bylaw 2674 SECONDED by Director Wilkie Adoption THAT Bylaw No. 2674 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Jaffray, Tie Lake, Rosen Lake Land Use and Floodplain Management Bylaw No. 1414, 1999 – Amendment Bylaw No. 26, 2015 (Highway 3/93 / Lillejord)” be adopted. CARRIED
47424 MOVED by Director Walter Bylaw 2807 SECONDED by Director Juras PH Report THAT the Public Hearing Report for Bylaw No. 2807, as submitted by Director Jane Walter, be accepted. CARRIED
47425 MOVED by Director Walter Bylaw 2807 SECONDED by Director Reinhardt Third Reading THAT Bylaw No. 2807 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Electoral Area E Zoning & Floodplain Management Bylaw No. 2502, 2014 – Amendment Bylaw No. 15, 2017 (Moan Road / 0790656 BC Ltd.)” be read a third time and submitted for required approval. CARRIED
47426 MOVED by Director Booth Bylaw 2809 SECONDED by Director Reinhardt Adoption THAT Bylaw No. 2809 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Columbia Valley Septage Disposal Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1778, 2004 – Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2017” be adopted. CARRIED
47427 MOVED by Director Doehle Bylaws 2810 & 2811 SECONDED by Director Giuliano PH Report THAT the Public Hearing Report for Bylaw No. 2810 and Bylaw No. 2811 as submitted by Director Mary Giuliano, be accepted. CARRIED
47428 MOVED by Director Doehle Bylaw 2810 SECONDED by Director Guiliano Not Proceed THAT Bylaw No. 2810 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Jaffray Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2810, 2017” not proceed. CARRIED
47429 MOVED by Director Doehle Bylaw 2811 SECONDED by Director Reinhardt Not Proceed THAT Bylaw No. 2811 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – South Country Zoning & Floodplain Management Bylaw No. 2811, 2017” not proceed. CARRIED
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BYLAWS (continued)
47430 MOVED by Director Booth Bylaws 2812 & 2813 SECONDED by Director Reinhardt PH Report THAT the Public Hearing Report for Bylaw No. 2812 and Bylaw No. 2813 as submitted by Alternate Director Lloyd Wilder, be accepted. CARRIED
47431 MOVED by Director Booth Bylaw 2812 SECONDED by Director Reinhardt Third Reading THAT Bylaw No. 2812 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Lake Windermere Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2061, 2008 – Amendment Bylaw No. 21, 2017 (Windermere / V.J. Bishop Excavating Ltd.)” be read a third time. CARRIED
47432 MOVED by Director Juras Bylaw 2813 SECONDED by Director Reinhardt Third Reading THAT Bylaw No. 2813 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 333, 2017 (Windermere / V.J. Bishop Excavating Ltd.)” be read a third time and submitted for required approval. CARRIED
47433 MOVED by Director Booth Bylaw 2814 SECONDED by Director Reinhardt PH Report THAT the Public Hearing Report for Bylaw No. 2814, as submitted by Alternate Director Lloyd Wilder, be accepted. CARRIED
47434 MOVED by Director Taft Bylaw 2814 SECONDED by Director Booth Third Reading THAT Bylaw No. 2814 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 334, 2017 (Rushmere / Gillies)” be read a third time. CARRIED
47435 MOVED by Director Booth Bylaw 2814 SECONDED by Director Taft Adoption THAT Bylaw No. 2814 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 334, 2017 (Rushmere / Gillies)” be adopted. CARRIED
Director Wendy Booth declared a conflict of interest on the next two items noting that she is on the Board of the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation and left the meeting at 11:03 am.
47436 MOVED by Director Walter Bylaw 2816 SECONDED by Director Reinhardt Two Readings THAT Bylaw No. 2816 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Moyie & Area Land Use Bylaw No. 2070, 2008 – Amendment Bylaw No. 15, 2017 (Moyie / Moyie Community Association)” be read a first and second time. CARRIED
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BYLAWS (continued)
47437 MOVED by Director Sosnowski Bylaw 2816 SECONDED by Director Walter Public Hearing THAT a public hearing be held regarding Bylaw No. 2816 and the hearing be delegated to: Director Rob Gay, Electoral Area C Director Lee Pratt, City of Cranbrook Director Wesly Graham, City of Cranbrook CARRIED
The date for the public hearing for Bylaw No. 2816 is 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at the Moyie Community Hall.
Director Wendy Booth returned to the meeting at 11:04 am.
47438 MOVED by Director Walter Bylaw 2823 SECONDED by Director McDougall Three Readings THAT Bylaw No. 2823 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Security Issuing Bylaw No. 2823, 2017” be read a first, second and third time. CARRIED
47439 MOVED by Director Reinhardt Bylaw 2823 SECONDED by Director Walter Adoption THAT Bylaw No. 2823 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Security Issuing Bylaw No. 2823, 2017” be adopted. CARRIED
47440 MOVED by Director Reinhardt Bylaw 2824 SECONDED by Director Giuliano Three Readings THAT Bylaw No. 2824 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2824, 2017” be read a first, second and third time. CARRIED
47441 MOVED by Director Reinhardt Bylaw 2824 SECONDED by Director Booth Adoption THAT Bylaw No. 2824 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2824, 2017” be adopted. CARRIED
47442 MOVED by Director Wilkie Bylaw 2827 SECONDED by Director Booth Three Readings THAT Bylaw No. 2827 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 2827, 2017 (Dry Gulch / Cassidy)” be read a first, second and third time. CARRIED
47443 MOVED by Director Wilkie Bylaw 2827 SECONDED by Director Juras Adoption THAT Bylaw No. 2827 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 2827, 2017 (Dry Gulch / Cassidy)” be adopted. CARRIED
Director Mike Sosnowski declared a conflict of interest on the next two items noting that he is managing his son’s gravel business temporarily and left the meeting at 11:08 am.
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BYLAWS (continued)
47444 MOVED by Director Juras Bylaw 2738 SECONDED by Director McDougall Adoption THAT Bylaw No. 2738 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Elk Valley Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2532, 2014 – Amendment Bylaw No. 4, 2016 (Lizard Creek / 0819038 BC Ltd. & Knauf)” be adopted. CARRIED OPPOSED: Director Wilkie Director Taft
47445 MOVED by Director Reinhardt Bylaw 2739 SECONDED by Director Juras Adoption THAT Bylaw No. 2739 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829, 1990 – Amendment Bylaw No. 83, 2016 (Lizard Creek / 0819038 BC Ltd. & Knauf)” be adopted. CARRIED OPPOSED: Director Wilkie Director Taft
Director Mike Sosnowski returned to the meeting at 11:09 am.
47446 MOVED by Director Giuliano Bylaw 2801 SECONDED by Director Walter Adoption THAT Bylaw No. 2801 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Elk Valley Victim Assistance Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1833, 2005 – Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2017” be adopted. CARRIED
47447 MOVED by Director Wilkie Bylaw 2808 SECONDED by Director McDougall Adoption THAT Bylaw No. 2808 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Edgewater Fire and Rescue Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1876, 2005 – Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2017” be adopted. CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
47448 MOVED by Director Giuliano Adjourn to Closed SECONDED by Director Walter
THAT the meeting adjourn to a Closed RDEK Board of Directors meeting to consider the following matter: Bylaw Non-Compliance – Section 90(1)(g) of the Community Charter – litigation or potential litigation affecting the RDEK. CARRIED
The meeting adjourned to closed at 11:26 am.
CERTIFIED CORRECT
Chair Rob C. Gay Shannon Moskal, Corporate Officer From: Aqua-Tex Scientific [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: January 2, 2018 1:51 PM To: Heather Herman
Hi Heather
I want to be sure I adequately addressed your items below regarding my presentations on January 4th and 5th:
1. The topic on which the delegation wishes to speak;
Bylaw No. 2633 (ESA DPA I RDEK)
2. An executive summary or outline of the presentation to be made;
" There is no desire by the residents of TaTa Creek, Skookumchuck and Sheep Creek to enact an EDPA- the initial consultation was misleading and flawed and on-going public communications have been very poor. " A petition against the bylaw was prepared by local residents in July 2017. " An email contact list was prepared expressly for contacting affected residents about the EDP A. No email has been sent out notifying residents of either of the January 4 or 5th meetings. The meeting does not appear on the "Public Hearings and Meetings" page of the RDEK website and the only reference to a meeting is buried under the generic topic of "Wasa and Area Planning Projects 2017 /18". That page itself is out of date with the minutes from the July 26th Open house not yet posted. Holding a meeting immediately after Christmas with no public notification is not acceptable.
With regard to the specifics of the bylaw:
" The mapping associated with the EDPA remains in error despite of two years of time passing since the maps were first drafted. • The planner agreed to remove wildlife corridors from the bylaw, but the text remains throughout the bylaw. " The bylaw must make explicit that biologists' (QEP's) reports pertain ONLY to the development footprint under consideration. ,. The language remains vague and open-ended.
3. The name of the designated speaker(s)
Cori Barraclough
4. The specific action which is being requested of the Board or Committee; and
That the bylaw be dismissed. 5. Whether or not you will require use of audio/visual equipment.
Yes. I had not planned to do a powerpoint when we last spoke, but I have reconsidered and attached my presentation to this email.
I wish to speak at both the Planning meeting on January 4th and the Board meeting on January 5th.
Can you please confirm the time and locations of both meetings?
I have also attached a copy of the letter I sent to the Chair and Board on September 25th.
Thank you,
Cori
BC Conservation Officer Service
Access Management Compliance and Enforcement Program (AMCEP) October/November Report
Compiled by Conservation Officer Patricia Burley October-November 30, 2017
Grave Prairie Campsite October 2017
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Introduction
The Conservation Officer Service is happy to announce that the Access Management Compliance and Enforcement Program (AMCEP) was renewed for another 5 years effective May 2017. The AMCEP was initiated in 2009. Since 2009 the AMCEP has focused primarily on the Access Management Areas (AMA’s) within the Regional District of East Kootenay’s (RDEK) Electoral Area A from May 15 to November 15. Currently the AMCEP joint partnership, with the Conservation Officer Service, is the only position of its kind in British Columbia. The Elk Valley alone has 14 Access Management Areas, BC Recreation Sites and Trails permitted non- motorized trails and a number of Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed Areas (formally known as VAHCs). Thank you to the RDEK, Columbia Basin Trust, other stakeholder groups and the Communities of Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford for supporting this valued program and contributing to its success. Monthly reports are completed by CO Burley, who has been the CO Access Guardian since 2012. The October/November AMCEP Report is the fifth and final monthly report for the 6 month period for 2017 prepared by Conservation Officer (CO) Burley. The Final 2017 AMCEP Report will be completed in January 2018.
In early October Teck spoke to CO Burley regarding the North Chauncey Road in Chauncey Todhunter AMA. CO Burley had received a number of complaints of vehicles hunting on the North Chauncey Road which is a year round non-motorized road (Figure 1). There is a yellow AMA sign on a stump as you enter this road, but the noncompliance is still high. As Teck owns this road and wanted to support the AMA, they had equipment deactivate it with a large ditch so ATVs or trucks cannot access it. Foot and horse traffic are still welcome. Thank you to Teck for helping with the deactivating of this AMA closed road. There have been no further complaints on this road since the work was completed.
Figure 1: North Chauncey Road in the Chauncey Todhunter AMA.
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On October 6th Ecosystem Biologist Allana Oestreich and CO Burley patrolled a number of Elk Valley AMA’s to track where signage was and where good locations would be to post new Kiosk signs/maps. By mid-October Oestreich had organised contractors to build and post Kiosks in every Electoral Area A AMA that needed new ones. The maps still need to be made but will be posted on the Kiosks by 2018. This will be a great tool for our AMA’s as it will educate people when they arrive into the non-motorized boundaries. One area that CO Burley wanted to show Oestreich was the most northern tip of the Chauncey Todhunter AMA. Figure 2 shows a green dotted line that indicates the road being open year round. The road is called Kilmarnock. When they drove this road they tracked it in yellow (figure 2). The public should note that the green road does not go anywhere as the active mine has expended into this area and is gated for safety reason. The yellow road that some people have driven on who think it is an open road are incorrect and breaking a law under the Wildlife Act. This area is currently being reviewed and will be updated for next year.
Figure 2: Chauncey Todhunter AMA; Kilmarnock Road in green.
All Fernie CO’s patrolled the Grave Prairie AMA throughout October and November. It is impressive with the amount of improvement this AMA has had over the last 5 years. With the help of Teck managing their land, the public making reports to RAPP or CO Burley, strong enforcement efforts by the CO’s and more signage being posted it is evident that the sensitive grassland areas are being avoided like they should be by motor vehicles. This AMA is still one of the busiest in the area with recreationists (ATV’s, hunters, anglers, and campers). CO Burley is happy to see that the road closures are becoming more excepted and respected. On October 6th CO Burley conducted a Road Block on Grave Prairie Road. It was so busy with hunters that morning that she could not keep up with the traffic coming in and out of the area. One firearm was seized and advice was provided to another hunter for a minor violation. She only checked
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one white tail deer that was harvested, but she was able to check over 30 hunters. The hunting system is online so it was a learning experience for CO Burley as well as the hunters. Hunters have to present their tags and gov’t photo identification as part of the new regulations. All hunters who have rifles with them have to have their Possession Acquisition License (PAL).
Figure 3: Overlooking Grave Prairie AMA on a beautiful October day.
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Figure 4: Grave Prairie AMA.
During early October there were reports from the public that there was some illegal hunting occurring in the Flathead region. On October 7-8th CO Gordon and Corbett patrolled most of the Flathead area for hunters. They checked large and small hunting camps. There were a number of animals that were harvested at these camps, but there were no violations that they could find. During their patrols they noted that there were ATV tracks on some of the non- motorized roads. The COs relies on the public’s assistance to help report illegal activity that they may see, especially in areas that are so remote and in the backcountry. A member of the public did just that for the Southern Flathead Area on October 21st. A complainant contacted CO Burley to inform her that there were hunters on an ATV on a closed road that he had hiked in to hunt. CO Burley responded the next morning. This was during the moose season so the Lodgepole Forest Service Road (FSR) was busy. CO Burley decided to conduct a road block and checked every hunter going in and coming out of the Flathead. She checked 20 hunters and two harvested moose. She checked two hunters that had an ATV which matched the description from the complainant. She confronted the hunters who admitted their activity on a non-motorized road. She issued them an AMA violation ticket for $230. If the other hunter had never forwarded the information to CO Burley she would never have known the difference when she checked the hunters the next day. Thank you to the ethical recreationist out there who stand up for conservation and report violations! While CO Burley was on her way home from the Flathead she checked what she thought would be her last hunter of the day in Morrissey. There were four adults in the truck that were not hunting but were all intoxicated and drinking in the truck. CO Burley called RCMP for assistance. CO Burley issued a violation
5 ticket for liquor in a motor vehicle $230. The driver of the truck completed a breathalyser test, failed it, had his licence suspended for 3 months, his truck towed and sent to the compound.
Figure 5 and 6: Lodge pole Creek in Wigwam Flats AMA.
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Figure 7 and 8: Wigwam Flats AMA: Windfall Creek which is north of the Flathead Valley.
CO Burley was invited to the Koocanusa Strategy Meeting on October 19th with her Sargent Denny Chretien. Both COs did a presentation and were able to educate the committee members on what authorities the COs have and what kind of work they do. The Koocanusa area is under review to help with the management of the visitors, ideas on how conserve the area and the use of enforcement. CO Burleys presentation was an example of how the Access Management Compliance and Enforcement Program came into effect and how all user groups worked together to make the program a success. This is an ongoing project that will have some updates in spring of 2018.
On October 25th CO Burley and CO Gordon patrolled the Chauncey Todhunter AMA for Sheep hunters. A sheep file had come to their attention the previous day regarding a hunter who pushed the boundary with a ram. The hunter was contacted and the COs continued with their investigation and patrol. They flew the area in a helicopter on October 27th, the day after the sheep season closed. They walked the ridge line of a mountain and did not find any animal parts (figure 9). The hunter was provided advice and education as the file was concluded as unfounded. They checked a large number of moose, deer and sheep hunters. Two tickets were issued to two separate groups of hunters for not having the sex attached to the carcass of their harvest animal (moose and sheep). In the hunting synopsis on page 20 it states the requirements for possession and transportation. There is a misprint where it states that the portion of the head which bears the antlers, OR either a sex organ. This is a misprint where it should say AND instead of OR. The new synopsis will be out next year and will be corrected.
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Figure 9: Chauncey Todhunter AMA: Dry Creek Ridge.
Sheep Mountain AMA, just south of Elko, is a very busy AMA during late October and most of November with hunters looking for deer (figure 10). Many hunters hike in the area, but many knowingly break the law by driving through the sensitive grass lands to cover more ground while they are looking for animals. This is very frustrating for the hunters who hike. The COs patrolled the area approximately 12 times during October and November. CO Gordon issued an AMA violation ticket to a hunter driving through the farm fields. He also checked an e-biker in the closure that he provided advice and education to. A large number of hunters were checked, but no other violations had taken place while the COs were there. CO Burley checked empty camps that had deer hides, gut piles and garbage left at the site (figure 11). People come from all across BC to hunt and camp here. It is disrespectful to our area and the other people that want to camp at these locations to deal with the left over mess. CO Burley will start taking photos of vehicle plates parked at these campsites to put the responsibility back on them if their camp is not clean. Unfortunately a number of mule deer were found shot and left in the Sheep Mountain area. This is not an uncommon occurrence, but is preventable or can be dealt with in a way so that the animal is not wasted. When the mule deer season is on (ends Nov 10) it is a 4 point requirement. Some hunters shoot 3 point mule deer by accident and walk away from them, when they should be reporting themselves to the COs. Other mule deer were left because hunters may think they are white tail and realize after they shoot it. This is wastage and illegal! This year the COs have responded to at least 15 shot and left elk. There are most likely more out in the bush that have not been found and report. The most recent one is from November 30th that was reported to CO Burley (figure 13). This was done on the last day of rifle season, North of Sparwood on private cultivated land. It is suspected that it took
8 place at night and was shot from the road. It is an open investigation, but CO Burley is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the hunter. http://www.thedrivefm.ca/2017/12/01/cos- investigating-illegal-elk-hunting-near-sparwood/
Figure 10: Sheep Mountain AMA, November 2017.
Figure 11: Sheep Mountain AMA, garbage left at camp site.
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Figure 12-13: Two of many shot and left elk within the Elk Valley.
CO Burley assisted in a file regarding a black bear cub from this year that was orphaned near Caithness Trailer Park (figure 14-15). The cub was reported to CO Burley where the complainant thought the bear was orphaned because the sow was shot during the hunting season (it is illegal to shoot a bear that has cubs). After a week of sightings and the sow not anywhere in sight, CO Burley contacted volunteer Wildlife Rehabber Colleen Bailey. Bailey is permitted through the government to catch and obtain wildlife. She immediately set a trap and was able to catch the cub within 2 days. The cub was skinny and malnourished. With all the volunteers help the cub was successfully transported to Smithers to the Northern Lights Wildlife Rehab where he will be taken care of until next year when strong enough for release back to the wild in his home range. CO Burley has an open investigation for the sow that was shot and killed.
Figure 14-15: Orphaned black bear cub.
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CO Burley and CO Gordon responded to a deer in Elkford that had an arrow through its head. CO Gordon has an open investigation regarding this incident. The COs were able to successfully tranquilize the mule deer doe and remove the arrow safety from her head. She will have a sore ear but no long term effects. It is suspected that someone shot at the deer with their bow within the District of Elkford. http://www.thedrivefm.ca/2017/11/09/elkford-deer-found-with- arrow-in-head/
Figure 16: Mule deer doe in Elkford with an arrow in its head. The arrow was removed successfully.
Figure 17: Galton Range AMA, Letcher Road.
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Figure 18: New 2017 Outdoor Access Guide. Another revamped OAG will be created in 2018.
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Statistics
Figure 19: Current Summary of total time spent in the field up to November 30, 2017.
Figure 20: Current Summary of statistics up to November 30, 2017. The filtered numbers are for the month of October/November.
Figure 21: Current Summary of total outreach provided to the public up to November 30, 2017.
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It should be noted that Officer Presence is calculated as the time Officer(s) were physically present in an AMA, it does not account for travel.
People that are educated are defined as COS discussing specific AMA facts and requirements for which the person in question was previously unaware. It should be noted that the Access Guardian Program and general AMA facts are discussed with more than 80% of contacts.
Figure 22: Total summary from the AMCEP 2011-2015, from the first completed 5 year contract.
Summary
The 2017 AMCEP is concluded, but CO Burley will continue to spend time on the AMCEP by completing the Final AMCEP Report by January 2018. CO Burley will continue to meet with the local clubs and committee, such as the snowmobile clubs in Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford as there has been recent updates to the AMAs in the area regarding snowmobile activity. AMA patrols and investigations will be added to the excel spreadsheet as it all relates to the 6 month program.
AMA Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) calls continue to be reported to CO Burley and the other CO’s for follow up.
CO Burley’s time was also spent following up with Human Wildlife Occurrence Reports (HWOR) when other CO’s were not available. Officer time is taken up in the office to deal with any HWORs, tickets, project reports or non-compliance investigations (photocopying, scanning etc.). All CO’s time has been added to the 2017 Excel spreadsheet when working on investigations, the Outdoor Access Guide, AMA Reports and field time.
The people in the East Kootenay’s have such a great opportunity to explore the beauty of the Rockies which provides a variety of recreational experiences. CO Burley is enjoying making contact with all these user groups and will continue to build a better understanding to the public of the laws and regulations that are built around them.
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If you have any questions or concerns about the October/November AMA Report or questions for CO Burley, she can be contacted at:
RAPP 1-877-952-7277 Desk 250-423-4264 [email protected] 1621A 10th Avenue P.O Box 2877, Fernie, BC, V0B1M0
The Conservation Officer Service is a public safety provider focused on natural resource law enforcement and human wildlife conflicts prevention and response. Our Vision: To be a progressive and respected leader in environmental compliance and enforcement, shared stewardship and public safety. The Conservation Officer Service Motto is: Integrity, Service and Protection
Please see the attached Excel 2017 Stats for more detail of the Access Guardian’s patrols and outreach efforts from March to November 30, 2017.
Maps
To reduce document size, AMA maps have not been included in this report. If required maps of individual AMAs are available on the Ministry of Environment website (www.env.gov.bc.ca/kootenay/eco/accessmaps.htm). The maps available from the MOE website are in colour and contain much greater detail.
The 2011-2017 monthly AMCEP reports and yearly summaries are now available online for the public to read. They can be viewed on the following website: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/kootenay/eco/accessmaps.htm
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WildSafeBC Annual Report 2017 Radium Hot Springs and Fairmont Prepared by: Thea Rodgers, WildSafeBC Community Coordinator
WildSafeBC Radium and Fairmont Annual Report 2017
Executive Summary This was the first year that a second WildSafeBC coordinator was available in the Columbia Valley region. One WildSafeBC coordinator worked within the District of Invermere, and the other worked between RDEK Area F and Area G, including the incorporated Village of Radium Hot Springs (Radium). The summer and fall seasons of 2017 proved to have average levels of human-wildlife conflict in the RDEK Areas F & G and Radium, when compared to past years. Some of the more notable conflicts this year occurred in the communities of Fairmont, Radium, and Windermere, involving primarily black bears. The instigator of black bear conflict in these communities was unlocked dumpsters, unsecured grease traps, unoccupied residences with habitat and food attractions, and unmanaged fruit trees. Additionally, deer, turkey, and cougar conflicts occurred to a lesser extent within the communities of Windermere, Edgewater, and Radium. Between June and November of 2017, the WildSafeBC coordinator visited approximately 1,000 houses; spoke with approximately 2,000 people through fourteen presentations, thirteen community events, and door-to-door outreach; and published two educational articles that were distributed widely in local media. The coordinator formed two new community partnerships and helped coordinate the initiation of a regional wildlife conflict-reduction working group involving local government, Conservation Officers, WildSafeBC, and community members. Goals for the 2018 program include: continuing the regional conflict-reduction working group; setting up a valley-wide Adopt-a-Tree program; hosting a Junior Ranger summer camp for kids; planning a BC Goes Wild Weekend fruit-themed event; working with municipal and regional officials to improve waste management and attractant bylaws; hosting an electric fencing workshop with WildSafeBC electric fencing experts; and developing more partnerships with community associations, short-term housing rental hosts, resorts and golf courses.
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary ...... 1 Highlights for the 2017 Season ...... 3 Public Events ...... 3 Door-to-door Canvassing...... 3 Attractant Monitoring ...... 4 Fruit Gleaning ...... 4 Presentations and Workshops ...... 5 BC Goes Wild Weekend ...... 6 Community Partnerships ...... 6 Media ...... 7 WARP ...... 7 Challenges for the 2017 Season ...... 8 Geographic Area ...... 8 Seasonal Visitors and Tourism ...... 8 Bylaw Enforcement...... 9 Waste Management ...... 9 Goals for the 2018 Program ...... 10 Acknowledgments ...... 11 References ...... 11 Table of Figures Figure 1. WildSafeBC booth at the Radium Days market in June ...... 3 Figure 2. Example of a wildlife-accessed garbage bin in the Radium community ...... 4 Figure 3. The Fairmont Community Association picking fruit from a neighbourhood tree ...... 5 Figure 4. WCC delivers an urban wildlife presentation at the Radium Headbanger Festival...... 6 Figure 5. BCGWW public display ...... 6 Figure 6. WARP data showing all species conflict reports between 2014-2017 ...... 8
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Highlights for the 2017 Season Public Events A total of thirteen public displays were presented between June and November, 2017. The majority of these displays were at Farmer’s markets or weekend events where it was possible to set up a tent and table. Approximately 950 people were reached via displays. Public displays provide a unique opportunity to reach larger groups of people, including children and families, within a one- or two-day timeframe. Public events are also a useful way to reach the temporary visitor and second homeowner demographics. Public events attended in 2017 included: Radium Days Windermere Fall Fair Radium Music & Market on Main Fairmont Mountainside Meet ‘n’ Greet Radium Visitor Centre Sunchaser Villas Resort Welcome Radium Headbanger Festival Panorama Mountain Village BC Goes Wild Weekend (Invermere)
Figure 1. WildSafeBC booth at the Radium Days market in June Door-to-door Canvassing Door-to-door canvassing was used to inform residents of animal activity in the area, and to remind residents to be diligent about garbage and other backyard attractants. It was also a good way to hear directly from residents about their own concerns or sightings of wildlife. In total, approximately 600 people were reached directly via door-to-door canvassing. Another 250 bright yellow door-hangers, with information about the date and time, reason for visit, contact information, and details of current wildlife activity, were left on door handles in situations where a resident was not home to answer the door. If a visit concerned a specific species, the corresponding WildSafeBC brochure was also left at the door.
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Attractant Monitoring The WCC regularly monitored for wildlife attractants within the communities, particularly following reports of wildlife activity. When conducting door-to-door activities the WCC would note obvious wildlife attractants and discuss these with residents. Commonly observed wildlife attractants included unsecured garbage, fruit trees, bird feeders, backyard agriculture and barbeques. A waste management sticker was printed and placed on public bins and trash cans in Radium and RDEK, which highlights the importance of proper waste management for reducing wildlife conflict. An example of success during the 2017 season was the placement of a temporary carabiner on a commercial dumpster at a motel in Radium by the WCC. The action was discussed with the motel management and a more permanent carabiner was installed on the dumpster the following week. No wildlife was reported to have accessed the dumpster once the carabiner was installed. Discussions regarding attractant management are key to ensuring proactive action is taken to reduce wildlife attractants.
Figure 2. Example of a wildlife-accessed garbage bin in the Radium community Fruit Gleaning Problematic fruit trees were most common in Fairmont and Windermere (Area F), Edgewater (Area G) and Radium Hot Springs, and regularly attracted deer, big horn sheep, black bears and skunks. Fruit management again proved to be an issue this year with most problem trees located at unoccupied houses or where residents do not have the means to address the excess fruit. To address this, the WCC successfully worked with homeowners in Windermere and Radium, as well as with the Fairmont Community Association (FCA) to help coordinate the volunteer fruit gleaning crew. The FCA and the WCC partnered with local farmers and landfill facilities to dispose of overripe or unwanted fruit.
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Figure 3. The Fairmont Community Association picking fruit from a neighbourhood tree Presentations and Workshops Fourteen presentations and/or workshops were given by the WCC between June and November and reached a total of approximately 500 people. These included: Fairmont Town Hall – WildSafeBC program information Fairmont Community Association AGM – Program update and wildlife safety Panorama Staff – Wildlife safety and attractant management Lakeshore Resort Campground Akisqnuk First Nation) – Wildlife safety Fairmont Mountainside Resort - Wildlife safety and attractant management Sunchaser Villas Resort Welcome - Wildlife safety and attractant management Adventure Radium Summer Camp - Wildlife safety and attractant management Edgewater Elementary School – Bear safety Radium Headbanger Festival - Resolving conflicts with urban wildlife Radium Headbanger Festival - Wildlife mask-making and crafts Radium Headbanger Festival - Sinclair Canyon wildlife corridor interpretive walk Windermere Elementary School - Bear safety Edgewater Recreation Society - Program summary and wildlife working group Village of Radium Council - Program summary
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Figure 4. WCC delivers an urban wildlife presentation at the Radium Headbanger Festival. BC Goes Wild Weekend The second annual BC Goes Wild weekend was held in Invermere with both WCC’s in the Columbia Valley hosting a bear spray and safe camping demonstration in Pothole Park, with an attendance of over 15 people. The COS attended the event to help provide information to the public. This year, the turnout was much lower than we had hoped due to other events being run on the same weekend. Next year, this event will be planned to occur at the Radium Classic Car Show ‘n’ Shine or another large event being held the same weekend, so there can be a much better reach with a wider audience. Although we had low attendance, the feedback was positive and attendees left with confidence in their bear spray safety and wildlife safety knowledge.
Figure 5. BCGWW public display Community Partnerships In 2017, the WCC established new working relationships with the FCA, as well as being involved in the creation of the Wildlife Conflict Reduction Working Group between FCA, COS and the WCC’s. This group is its initial stages; however it will aim to include key community
6 WildSafeBC Radium and Fairmont Annual Report 2017 stakeholders throughout the Columbia Valley. The second group meeting was held on November 7th and included representatives from RDEK, Radium Hot Springs, Fairmont and the COS. The next meeting is organised for April 2018. The Radium Visitors Center invited the WCC to attend several events in 2017 including public displays at the visitor center, farmers market and the Headbanger Festival. Additionally the volunteer base to help support the program was strong this season with individuals helping to share WildSafeBC information in their neighbourhoods. Media Two wildlife safety articles were published in newsprint and online sources including the Columbia Valley Pioneer and the East Kootenay News Online Weekly (E-KNOW) in 2017. The WildSafeBC Columbia Valley Facebook page was utilised to promote events, wildlife reports and attractant management information. The total number of post views and engagements (e.g. likes, comments, or shares) published by the WCC were over 24,000. Since June 2017 the Facebook page has gained an additional 50 likes and 45 new followers. Having an online presence is an extremely helpful way to reach a group of the population we can’t otherwise reach through traditional media or door-to-door visits. However, with the benefits also come drawbacks, since Facebook pages cannot always be monitored and it’s possible that educational posts may be misinterpreted. For our purposes, using Facebook as a means for alerting the public to wildlife activity and reminding people of the WildSafeBC messaging has been a useful tool overall. WARP The Wildlife Alert Reporting Program (WARP) is used to present wildlife reports to both the COS Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) line and WARP. The community of Panorama is known to utilise WARP to directly report wildlife sightings, however the main reporting method is through the RAPP line. Through door-to-door canvassing and public outreach it is clear that not all sightings of wildlife within the community are being reported. Most calls to the RAPP line tend to involve a direct conflict such as wildlife accessing garbage or fruit trees, or demonstrations of aggression by wildlife. Sightings are often not reported due to the common misconception that it will result in destruction of the animal. Discussion with community members throughout the valley indicated that 2017 felt “quieter” than normal in terms of bear and other wildlife conflict. However, the COS reported that based on a 5-year historic mean, 2017 was close to average for conflict calls. The most calls were received during the month of September, as seen in Figure 6, which was due to several incident calls regarding black bear activity in and around Radium Hot Springs. Activity in May was due to a higher volume of calls in the communities of Fairmont Hot Springs and Panorama (RDEK Area F). When compared to last year, 2017 had more conflict reports in all months except June and November.
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Local climate and seasonal variation play a large role in food availability for wildlife, and thus influences wildlife conflict pressures. In addition to being an extraordinarily dry summer, this season was plagued by several large forest fires. The 2017 burns will likely influence the availability of food and habitat for wildlife over the next few years as the forests undergo new growth and species succession. For a more detailed look at conflict calls, WARP report graphs sorted by region are included in Appendix A.
Figure 6. WARP data showing all species conflict reports between 2014-2017 Challenges for the 2017 Season Geographic Area Rural properties pose a challenge from a program delivery standpoint, because it can be difficult to locate or reach the property owners of rural properties unless they come in to more urban settlement areas, at a time when a WCC is giving a presentation or holding a booth display. The large geographic area of the outreach zone was also generally a challenge for program delivery due to constraints on travel time between communities in the valley. The time and distance required to travel the length of the valley in one week was found to be a barrier for delivering more proactive messaging in communities, since a majority of time was also spent delivering reactive messaging when a wildlife conflict incident occurred. Seasonal Visitors and Tourism It is estimated that more than 55% of the Columbia Valley’s yearly population are part-time, seasonal residents (Chicanot, 2013). As a result, many of the properties in the valley are second homes, and may be unoccupied at any given time during the year. In addition, the
8 WildSafeBC Radium and Fairmont Annual Report 2017 proximity to four National Parks and three Provincial Parks draws thousands of tourists and visitors every year. Challenges arise when trying to reach these transient populations of property owners and temporary visitors. Timing of door-to-door visits depends on WCC availability and local human- wildlife conflict situations, but this does not guarantee that second homeowners will be present when door-to-door outreach is happening. Public displays are only effective if visitors are present at the event where a booth is set up, and only if they stop to talk with the coordinator or look at the display materials. If out-of-town visitors are coming from a region where human- wildlife conflict is negligible, they may not be aware of the risks associated with unmanaged attractants or how to handle a conflict situation safely. Ensuring that seasonal visitors and tourists receive adequate wildlife safety and attractant management information is a challenge. Improved strategies to help reach second homeowners, short-term renters, passing tourists, and timeshare visitors would be extremely beneficial to the outreach of this program.
Table 1. Census Canada and BC Statistics indicating percentage of full-tome homeowners (Chicanot, 2013) Radium Hot Electoral Electoral Statistic Invermere Springs Area F Area G Population (2011) 2,955 777 2,635 1,142 Dwellings (2011) 1,912 1,190 3,727 955
% of Dwellings Occupied by 63.8 28.8 29.8 66.7 Usual Residents
Bylaw Enforcement There are no bylaws specifically addressing human-wildlife conflict and/or intentionally feeding wildlife in the RDEK, with the exception of Bylaw No. 900, 1990 which covers wildlife exclusion fencing (W. Booth, pers. comm., Nov 2017). Bylaw enforcement is also challenged in the RDEK due to staffing restrictions. The Village of Radium currently has in place an Ungulate Safety Policy and an Animal Safety (No. 358) bylaw, both of which are excellent models for the RDEK to consider adapting to include in their own bylaws and policies. Under the Animal Safety bylaw, a fine of $200.00 is issuable on violation of the bylaw provisions, though there were no situations to warrant fines being handed out in Radium this year. The COS may also issue a Dangerous Wildlife Protection Order (DWPO) under the Wildlife Act, however there must be undeniable evidence of an offense and it must involve animals classified as “dangerous”, which does not include deer, sheep, or other ungulates. There were also no situations to warrant issuing a DWPO in this area this season. Waste Management Business owners with commercial dumpsters and public bear-resistant dumpsters often experience wildlife conflict when bins are left unlocked, or when garbage is left on or around
9 WildSafeBC Radium and Fairmont Annual Report 2017 dumpsters. This is a particular issue around peak visitor season in the summer months where dumpsters located in publicly accessible areas are often completely full with excess garbage located on or around bins. The RDEK recently voted to consider strategies to reduce the availability of garbage and other attractants such as fruit trees, livestock, and bird feeders in order to mitigate human-wildlife conflict as part of the solid waste management plan review and future planning processes (K. Murray, pers. comm., Sept 2017). Goals for the 2018 Program Continue to support the WCC by facilitating information exchange, attending meetings, and taking part in the conflict-reduction working group meetings. Help with the formation of groups of volunteers who would be willing to manage fruit trees, and work to develop an Adopt-a-Tree program in communities of Edgewater, Fairmont, Windermere, and Radium. Deliver pamphlets and educational materials to developers, real estate agents, AirBnB hosts, timeshare managers and condo managers for distribution to guests upon check- in. Plan and host a free or low-cost electric fencing workshop in summer 2018. Plan and host a free community fruit tree management workshop in spring 2018. Continue to work with businesses and residents regarding waste management and strategies for managing waste volumes and facilities during peak visitor seasons. Encourage restaurant businesses to install bear-resistant metal grease traps. Pilot the WildSafeBC Business Certification program to provide positive feedback to businesses with good attractant management practices. Encourage the review of the current Nuisances, Rubbish & Unsightly Premise bylaw in the RDEK for the possibility to include wording that addresses wildlife attractant management issues, such as leaving garbage unsecured and in such a way that wildlife can gain access to it. Encourage the amendment of the Upper Columbia Valley zoning bylaw in the RDEK to allow use of electric fencing in agricultural practices other than just beekeeping. Continue with bi-annual meetings of the regional wildlife conflict reduction working group, to share strategies and knowledge between communities and encourage greater uptake of wildlife attractant management in Columbia Valley communities on behalf of local government and community members.
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Acknowledgments This program received funding support from the Columbia Basin Trust and the Province of BC Ministry of Environment. Additional funding was provided by community sponsors: Village of Radium Hot Springs, and the Regional District of East Kootenay (Area F & Area G). Additional thanks goes out to those who helped with the delivery of this year’s program: Andrea Smillie (WildSafeBC - District of Invermere) Sergeant Andrew Milne and Constable Greg Kruger (BC Conservation Officer Service) Linda Pfeiffer, Tex and Anne-Marie Deagnon, and Shirley White (Fairmont Community Association) Mark Read, Gary Burford, and Kent Kebe (Village of Radium Hot Springs) Wendy Booth (RDEK Area F) and Gerry Wilkie (RDEK Area G) Frank Ritcey and the staff at the BC Conservation Foundation head office in Kamloops References Chicanot, J. 2013. “Columbia Valley Community Priorities Plan”. Regional District of East Kootenay. Village of Radium Hot Springs. Animal Safety Bylaw No. 358, 2009. http://www.radiumhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/Bylaw_358_2009_Animal%20Safety.pdf Village of Radium Hot Springs. Ungulate Safety Policy. http://www.radiumhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/Ungulate%20Safety%20Policy.pdf Revised Statutes of British Columbia. BC Wildlife Act, 1996. http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96488_01#section33.1
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Prepared by: Danica Roussy, WildSafeBC Community Coordinator
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WildSafeBC Kimberley Cranbrook Annual Report 2017
Executive Summary The Kimberley-Cranbrook area experienced less human-wildlife conflict than in the previous three years (Figure 1). Wildlife encounters this year decreased in both Kimberley and Cranbrook areas (Figure 2 and Figure 3). Part of this decrease is attributed the extreme weather conditions; an extremely hot summer in 2017 compared to the 2016 season. There were many highlights during the 2017 season. WildSafeBC’s BC Goes Wild Weekend and the partnership created with EK Parks will be very valuable in up-coming years for increased awareness of wildlife attractants – helping to manage wildlife attractants in campgrounds when WildSafeBC Coordinators are not readily available. Education programming in schools continued to be the focus of the WildSafeBC Kimberley- Cranbrook program in 2017. The students who participated in the Junior Ranger Program learned about bears, ungulates and predators. Educational presentations were made at schools as well as with other special interest groups. WildSafeBC also attended many community events, attended hikes and hosted presentations about the www.wildsafebc.com/warp website with community clubs of all ages. The WildSafeBC Community Coordinator (WCC) also conducted garbage inspections and follow up canvassing. As well the WCC conducted door-to-door canvassing in each community to educate the public about keeping wildlife wild and communities safe, garbage tagging, and providing tips for effective attractant management. The WCC also kept busy posting on different types of media to keep residents updated on recent events and wildlife news.
WildSafeBC WARP Data 2017 A total of 189 wildlife reports were made this year in Kimberley to WildSafeBC’s Wildlife Alert Reporting Program (WARP) website. Cranbrook, reported 270 wildlife encounters onto the WARP website this year alone. As shown in Appendices 1 and 2, deer reports are responsible for 62% reports and black bear responsible for 23% of wildlife reports with the remaining wildlife making up 15%.
Figure 1. WARP map with all reported wildlife encounters from Jan. 1t, – Oct. 17h, 2017 in Cranbrook (left) and Kimberley (right)
Colours represent different attractants wildlife are drawn to, i.e. pink – BBQ, red - garbage, purple – residential fruit trees, green – bird feeders, light blue – pet food, yellow – livestock. Data retrieved on October 16 2017, from www.wildsafebc.com/warp. 1 WildSafeBC Kimberley Cranbrook Annual Report 2017
Trends Figure 3 and Appendices 3 and 4 demonstrate the wildlife encounters in Kimberley and Cranbrook in 2017. As shown, wildlife encounters in both areas begin to spike upwards in the beginning of April as the wildlife is beginning to become more abundant as the snow melts. The highest peak of the season for wildlife encounters this year was in the June 2017 for both Kimberley and Cranbrook. There was a sharp drop off in wildlife encounters in Kimberley come August whereas Cranbrook saw trends that remained quite high until September. As illustrated on the graph below, Kimberley is experiencing more wildlife encounters than Cranbrook during the late fall of 2017.
Figure 2. Wildlife encounters in Kimberley and Cranbrook 2017
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Table of Contents Executive Summary ...... 1 Highlights from the 2017 Season ...... 4 New Partnerships ...... 4 Junior Ranger Program ...... 5 School Program ...... 6 Display Booths and Events ...... 6 BC Goes Wild Weekend 2017 ...... 7 Garbage Tagging ...... 8 Door-to-Door ...... 8 Social Media...... 9 Challenges for the 2017 Season ...... 10 Fruit Trees ...... 10 Unsecured Garbage Bins ...... 10 Aggressive Deer ...... 11 Goals for 2018 ...... 11 Recommendations ...... 11 Acknowledgements ...... 12 References ...... 12 Photo Credits ...... 13 Appendix 1 ...... 14 Appendix 2 ...... 14 Appendix 3 ...... 15 Appendix 4 ...... 15 Appendix 5 ...... 16
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Highlights from the 2017 Season New Partnerships WildSafeBC Kimberley-Cranbrook was fortunate this year to partner with the XTunaxa Nation. Bradley Alexander teamed up with WCC Danica Roussy for multiple events this summer. Another amazing partnership this season was developed between EK Parks’ Interpreter and the WCC at Moyie Provincial Park. Events were put on that incorporated EK Parks campgrounds and included events such as information booths, bear-spray demonstrations, hikes and “Bare Camping” presentations. One highlight from this partnership was Canada Day, 2017. EK Parks, Bradley Alexander and the WCC teamed up and put on a weekend full of wildlife awareness events. Below is an image of the Canada Parade at Moyie Provincial Park, Moyie BC. Other events Bradley Alexander attended this season include: Sam Steele Days Fort Steele Days National Aboriginal Day at the Kootenay Trout Hatchery EK Park Events
Figure 3. Photo of Bradley Alexander participating in a Canada Day Craft event
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Junior Ranger Program The 2017 season was the third year for WildSafeBC’s Junior Ranger Program. In Kimberley- Cranbrook, the program is designed to introduce the concept of human-wildlife conflict and encourage kids to take an active role in reducing conflict by identifying attractants in their backyards and community. The program is very interactive which allows children to participate in games and activities related to wildlife, complete a bear-safe home checklist, and gives the Junior Rangers (JR) the knowledge to confidently spread WildSafeBC’s messaging. Figure 4 is an image of the grade 3/4 class at TM Roberts Elementary School after experiencing the JR Program.
Figure 4. WCC delivery the JR program at TM Roberts Elementary School
The JR Program was presented to the following participants in School Districts 5 & 6: Kootenay Orchards Elementary McKim Elementary School TM Roberts Secondary School Gordon Terrace Elementary Scouts Marysville Elementary School EK Parks Jerry’s Rangers Girl Guides BC SPCA Summer Day Camp Cub Scouts
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School Program By the end of the 2017 seasons, 43 educational presentations were delivered to over 1,900 participants. Figure 6 is an image of the WCC presenting to the outdoor education class at Parkland Middle School in June 2017. The list below represents schools within School District 5 and School District 6 that participated in WildSafeBC’s educational presentations. School District 5 & 6 Participants: Kootenay Orchards Elementary, SD5 Parkland Middle School, SD5 Mount Baker, SD5 Gorden Terrace Elementary, SD5 TM Roberts Elementary, SD5 Amy Woodland, SD5 Selkirk High School, SD6 Marysville Elementary, SD6 Lindsay Park Elementary, SD6 Figure 5. WCC presenting a Wildlife Awareness presentation to Parkland Middle School class
Display Booths and Events By the end of the 2017 season educational presentations were delivered to over 460 participants. Figure 7 is an image of an early year’s event at Community Connections in Cranbrook where a child is learning bear basics. By the end of the 2017 season 15 outreach events and displays were delivered to over 1,300 participants, including: Kimberley Early Learning Center Kimberley Nature Park Society StrongStart Nordic Trails Community Connections EK Parks Colleague of the Rockies Kimberley and Cranbrook Farmers Market Kimberley Kaleidoscope Festival Kimberley Community Fall Fair Apple Capture Gleaning Project Oktoberfest Kimberley
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Figure 6. Community Connections and Bellies to Babies, participating in a wildlife safety presentation BC Goes Wild Weekend 2017 WildSafeBC’s BC Goes Wild Weekend was full of awareness activities including three contests: BC Goes Wild count contest, photo challenge and colouring contests, as well as a nature walk. WildSafeBC Kimberley-Cranbrook partnered up with The Cranbrook’s Boy and Girls Club for a wildlife talk, Staying Safe in Bear Country video and a short bear-spray demonstration. Wildsight Kimberley-Cranbrook office allows WildSafeBC to partner with their gleaning group for an Apple Pick and Press Weekend that included a wildlife information booth. The booth set up for display was a great addition to the gleaning event as the WCC gave a brief presentation of how to assess your surroundings in nature, as well as what to do when encountering a non-defensive bear vs. a defensive bear. Apple gleaning was a huge part of the weekend and ended up having an amazing turnout with about 100 participants all weekend! This year, WildSafeBC partnered with Wildisght’s apple gleaning project: Apple Capture. Apple Capture involves a local group of volunteers that pick and press apples for those who sign up onto a tree board. This season, two apples pick and press events were hosted. The first on BC Goes Wild Weekend as the apples ripened early this year and another on Oktoberfest Weekend to get the remaining trees that were not yet tackled this season.
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Figure 7. BC Goes Wild Weekend Events Garbage Tagging Garbage tagging occurred in Kimberley and Marysville for the 2017 season. Garbage, along with residential fruit trees continue to be the top attractants in the area. The WCC conducted 20 garbage inspections throughout the 2017 season. A garbage tagging blitz occurred the week prior to BC Goes Wild Weekend. The WCC worked with bylaw enforcement and Conservation Officers to successfully increase attractant management within the community. Door-to-Door WildSafeBC Kimberley-Cranbrook receives many different phone calls from concerned community members reporting attractant management issues/concerns. In response to these calls, the WCC will conduct door-to-door visits to encourage responsible attractant management. Door-to-door education was conducted in Kimberley, Cranbrook and in District C. Figure 9 is an image of an area in a trailer park within Kimberley City limits that constantly has garbage left out overnight. Bear in area signs and door-to-door visits are conducted in order to educate community members how to ensure their property and neighbourhood manage and secure their attractants from wildlife.
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Figure 8. Creek Side Trailer Park in Kimberley BC with unsecured garbage and a “Bear in Area” sign Social Media The WildSafeBC Kimberley-Cranbrook Facebook page has become more popular over the last two years. Figure 10 is a screenshot of the insight page which allows you to analyze how many reaches, likes, posts and comments your page has received. Between May 1st, 2017 and October 30th, 2017, the Kimberley-Cranbrook WCC posted of Facebook 70 times. As of October 18th, 2017, 194 people have liked The WildSafeBC Kimberley-Cranbrook Facebook page. Social media has been an excellent tool for communicating to the public up- coming events, WARP data updates, Wildlife Attractant Management tips, wildlife sightings and much more! Other social media sources used during the 2017 season were local papers such as the Kimberley Bulletin and E-Know. A total of six articles were published in print media. Radio was used to reach members of the public as well. The WCC delivered a total of 24 radio announcements regarding WARP data, up-coming events, how to stay safe in bear country and camping safety. Social media took off this year with a slow start in respect to the elections. This did pose challenges however as managing bear attractant tips and safety protocols were released a little later in the season and therefore the messaging may not have reached its full potential. Social media was a very important and effective tool in reaching members of the public. A total of 948789 people were connected with this season, for more information please review appendix 5.
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Figure 9. Screenshot of the WildSafeBC Kimberley-Cranbrook’s Facebook insight page Challenges for the 2017 Season Fruit Trees Fruit trees were a constant challenge as the fruit trees began to ripen early this year. They continue to attract wildlife into the towns of Kimberley and Cranbrook. Kimberley is a transient city with lots of rental units and vacation homes. It is difficult to manage fruit trees on these properties because the property owners are not always there. Fortunately, the local apple gleaning group, Apple Capture, tackled some trees on vacant land or on people’s property that rely on these services. Unsecured Garbage Bins Unsecured garbage bins are a big challenge in areas with lower income housing, houses without garage infrastructure and areas without communal dumpsters to managed local attractants. It is also a problem around Kimberley Alpine Resort as the tourists coming in and out do not pay close attention to the bylaws set in place to manage attractants. This year, the City of Kimberley invested $480,000 into an automated side loading garbage truck, along with over 3,050 bins for Kimberley homes. Mike Fox, Director of Operations with the City of Kimberley, states “The workers will benefit with fewer injuries, less exiting the vehicles and in the winters, less slipping, falling or having to lift the garbage’s. Though this may cause challenges during the winter months due to the weight and material, this is a step in the right direction as it will provide all Kimberley residences with a secure garbage bin that they may not have had.”
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Aggressive Deer Aggressive deer continue to be a problem in Kimberley and Cranbrook. The urban deer become more aggressive during rutting season and this year seemed to have been a highly active season for bucks. Challenges arising in Kimberley this year include bucks ramming into parked vehicles to prepare for rutting season, removing velvet from antlers, as well as protective does with fawns near school yards. Safety protocols where discussed through social media, door-to- door visits and presentations to schools. A buddy system was put in place for walking home, in particularly around the Kimberley Independent School as both bear and deer frequent the area. The Kimberley cull of deer has been a huge focus on the radio recently and seems to be a touchy subject. There appears to be an even split on the opinion of culling aggressive deer out of the city. In Cranbrook, there were multiple incidences regarding both aggression and conflict between does protecting their fawns from dogs and their owners walking down the sidewalk. There was an incident this July where a lady and her dog were attacked by a doe, in downtown Cranbrook, because it was protecting her fawn alongside a fence with some tall grass. These are truly urban deer and they do not leave city limits. Goals for 2018 In addition to serving Kimberley and Cranbrook, the WCC efforts were distributed between RDEK Electoral Areas C and E. Within each area, only a handful of communities could receive the program due to funding priorities, and coordination time. Goals for the 2018 season include: 1. Secure additional funding in efforts to deliver the program in all communities in RDEK Electoral Areas A, C and E. 2. Encouraging the City of Kimberley as well as the City of Cranbrook staff to enforce local bylaws, as well as improve/update them to include consideration of wildlife attractant management practices and to make the appropriate amendments in the bylaws to allow enforcement. 3. Complete Bear Hazard Assessments in Kimberley and Cranbrook and then use the document for developing the Human-Bear Conflict Management Plan (CMP). 4. Work with land and property owners to better implement attractant management strategies by introducing the WildSafeBC Certification program and working with them to properly determine the overall cost of the process, the mitigation opportunities, the benefits the participating business with receive from becoming certified, etc. Recommendations 1. Additional funding for the WCC to increase coordination time in efforts to expand programming to all communities in Electoral Area E & C. a. An increased in funding would allow for continuous and consistent messaging on wildlife awareness and wildlife attractant management strategies and to work with many interested educational programs that do not run during the summer months. b. Additional funding would allow the WCC to work with stakeholders within the community on upcoming initiatives such as the WildSafeBC Certification Program that will be launched in 2018.
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Acknowledgements WildSafeBC is grateful for the consistent support throughout the 2017 season! WildSafeBC appreciatively acknowledges its 2017 funders: - The Ministry of Environment - The Columbia Basin Trust - The Regional District of East Kootenay – District C - The City of Kimberley - The City of Cranbrook - The BC Conservation Foundation Special thanks to the Conservation Officer Services for the participation in promoting WildSafeBC awareness. Irreplaceable partnerships like this are vital for the effectiveness and consistency in message delivery of how to keep wildlife wild and communities safe. A big thank you goes out to the operations, communications and planning staff of Kimberley and Cranbrook, who have been pro-active in collaborating with WildSafeBC to find lasting solutions to human- wildlife conflict. The WildSafeBC Kimberley-Cranbrook’s educational programming would not be the same without such supportive educators in School District and School District 6 and their amazing audiences, as well as the Outdoor Naturalist Clubs. This being said, thank you to all community participants, together, WildSafeBC Kimberley- Cranbrook is possible! It is amazing to see community members becoming more and more proactive, taking action in order to properly manage their attractants to minimize the potential for wildlife conflict is much appreciated. Last but not least, thank you to the staff at the BC Conservation Foundation including, but not limited to, Frank Ritcey, Corinne Hutchinson, Trina Radford and Shelley Nohels. References City of Kimberley to Invest & Update Garabge Service. July 11, 2017. Josh Huffman, The Drive FM. http://www.thedrivefm.ca/2017/07/11/kimberley-to-invest-480k-to-update-garbage-service/ WARP Website. October 19, 2017. The British Columbia Conservation Foundation. https://www.wildsafebc.com/warp/ WildSafeBC Kimberley Cranbrook Facebook Insights. October 19 2017. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/WildSafeBCKimberleyCranbrook/insights/?referrer=page_insight s_tab_button
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Photo Credits Cover page. Photo taken by Kacee Kennedy Figure 3. Photo taken by Chery Kelly Figure 4. Photo taken by Danica Roussy Figure 5. Photo taken by Scott Holt Figure 6. Photo taken by Pat Chisholm Figure 7. Photo taken by Danica Roussy Figure 8. Photo taken by Danica Roussy
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Appendix 1
Sum of Wildlife Encounters in Kimberley 2017
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Sum of Wildlife Encounters in Cranbrook 2017
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Appendix 3
The graph above shows the reported wildlife encounters in Kimberley from 2014-2017. The 2017 season peak for wildlife encounters occurred during the month of June – a total of 45 reported wildlife in Kimberley. The peak season in 2016 was in August for a total of 54 wildlife encounters. This graph is illustrating the decrease in wildlife encounters compared to previous years. Data retrieved on October 16, 2017, from www.wildsafebc.com/warp. Appendix 4
The graph above shows the reported wildlife encounters in Cranbrook from 214 - 2017. The 2017 season peak was during the month of June for a total of 39 encounters, compared to the 47 wildlife encounters during last season’s “peak” in August 2016. This graph is also illustrating a decrease in wildlife encounters as well. Data retrieved from www.wildsafebc.com/warp.
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MOVED by Director SECONDED by Director ______
THAT a public hearing be held regarding Bylaw No. 2633 and the hearing be delegated to: Director Jane Walter, Electoral Area E Director Don McCormick, City of Kimberley
Public Hearing – Wasa Community Hall Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 7:00 pm
No. ______
MOVED by Director SECONDED by Director ______
THAT a public hearing be held regarding Bylaw No. 2796 and Bylaw No. 2797 and the hearing be delegated to: Director Gerry Wilkie, Electoral Area G Director Wendy Booth, Electoral Area F Director Gerry Taft, District of Invermere
Public Hearing – TBD
No. ______
MOVED by Director SECONDED by Director ______
THAT a public hearing be held regarding Bylaw No. 2817 and the hearing be delegated to: Director Jane Walter, Electoral Area E Director Don McCormick, City of Kimberley
Public Hearing – Wasa Community Hall Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 7:00 pm
No. ______
MOVED by Director SECONDED by Director ______
THAT a public hearing be held regarding Bylaw No. 2818 and the hearing be delegated to: Director Jane Walter, Electoral Area E Director Don McCormick, City of Kimberley
Public Hearing – Wasa Community Hall Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 7:00 pm
Board#4 No. ______
MOVED by Director SECONDED by Director
THAT the meeting adjourn to a Closed RDEK Board of Directors meeting to consider the following matters:
1) Old Kimberley Landfill Closure Plan Contract – Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter – information that is prohibited, or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited, from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act;
2) Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund – Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter – information that is prohibited, or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited, from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and
3) Invermere Public Library Board Appointments – Section 90(1)(a) of the Community Charter personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered for a position appointed by the RDEK.