REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN .'':' : Greater Vernon Advisory Comm'ittee ,
Datc: Thursday, April 9,2009 Time: 8:00 a.m. Place: Board Room Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC
AGE¡{DA - (REGULARI PART 1_ CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PART 2 _ APPROVAL OF'AGENDA AS PRESENTED
Resolution No. I
"That the Agenda of the April 9, 2009 Regular meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee BE APPROVED as presented."
PART 3 - INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS
PART 4 - ADOPTION OF MINUTES ù. Greater Vernon Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting - March 1212009
Resolution No.2 PAGE I
"That the minutes of the March 12,2009 regular meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee BE ADOPTED as circulated."
PART 5 - PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS
- Vernon Public Art Gallerv ^. Marion Morrison b. Joel Allen - Request for Variance - Greater Vernon Water Standards PAGE 11
PART 6 - MATTERS ARISING FROM PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS
PART 7 - SUB.RtrGIONAL AND STAKEHOLDER MATTERS
7.4 Electoral Areas 7.8 Greater Vernon 7,8.1 Reports 7,8,2 Correspondence Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Agenda- Regular April9,2009 Page2 of 4
7.8.3 Bvlaws and Resolutions 7.8.4 New and Unfinished Business Trails Along Railway Right of Ways ^. Report from Al McNiven, General Manager, Parks, Recreation & Culture - March I1.2009
Resolution No.3 PAGE 13
"That the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee recommend to the Regional Board that the Regional District provide a letter to the City of Kelowna supporting their resolution to be submitted to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities regarding the joint use agreements for use of railway corridors as multi-use pathways; and further,
That the Regional District request that the District of Coldstream and the City of Vemon consider providing letters of to the Citv of Kelowna."
b. Farmers Market - Parking Lot Rent Report from Al McNiven, General Manager, Parks, Recreation & Culture - March 13,2009
Resolution No. 4 PAGE T7
"That the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee recommend to the Regional Board that the cost of opening the Wesbild Centre for statutory holidays be phased into the contract with the Farmers Market over a 5 year period and that in addition, the base cost of 82,249 per year be increased by the Consumer Price Index annually and that the Regional District and the Farmers Market enter into a 5 year contract."
c. Kalavista Boat Launch Report from Al McNiven, General Manager, Parks, Recreation & Culture - March 18,2009
Resolution No. 5 PAGE27
"That the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee recommend to the Regional Board that signage be installed at the boat launch directing people to secure their boat and contents as required under the Motor Vehicle Act before leaving the launch area, posts be installed to protect the vegetation by the lagoon and new plated vegetation along the lagoon channel, permit vehicle parking in the parking lot from September 15 to October 31 and from April 1 to May 1, and that gates be installed on the accesses to the parking lot to be opened and closed the same time as the gates to the boat launch." Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Agenda- Regular April9,2009
d. North Valley Athletics Centre
Report from Jim Bailey, Facilities Manager, Parks, Recreation & Culture - March 18,2009
Resolution No.6 PAGE 45 *That it be recommended to the Regional Board that:
The Regional District of North Okanagan provide a letter of support to the North Valley Gymnastics Society, endorsing their request for grant funding to create a community owned athletic facility in the North Okanagan area; and further,
That the Regional District of North Okanagan agree to provide land to the North Valley Gymnastics Society for the construction of a community owned athletic facility in the form of a serviced lot, and that such land is the property located at Lot l, Section 25, Twp 9, KAP 52756, the land behind the Regional District office building; and further,
That the Regional District enter into a financing agreement with the North Valley Gymnastics Society which clearly outlines the financial commitment and debt servicing arrangements for the proposed facility, such that the Regional District of North Okanagan would borrow up to $560,000 and the North Valley Gymnastics Society will make payments to the Regional District of North Okanagan to service this amount of debt; and further,
That if the grant requests are successful, the Regional District ofNorth Okanagan enter into a ManagemenlOperatior/Construction agreement with the North Valley Gymnastics Society for the new facility, which would contain the following main points: - Confirmation that the Regional District of North Okanagan will be the owner of the completed facility; - Who is responsible for supervision of the construction; - Insurance coverage on the facility, including who pays the premiums; - The facility would be operated by the North Valley Gymnastics Society; - Events of default and/or termination; - Confirmation of the debt servicing terms and conditions; - Funding allowances for capital replacement items." Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Agenda - Regular il9,2009
e. Greater Vernon Water Utility Rates Imposition Bylaw No.2387' 2009
Report from Al Cotsworth, Water Manager - March 30, 2009
Resolution No.7 PAGE 59
"That it be recommended to the Regional Board that they give three readings and adopt the draft Greater Vernon Water Utility Rates Imposition Bylaw Number 2387,2009."
f. Master'lVater Plan Capital Budget 2009
Report from Bill DiPasquale, Project Manager- March 5,2009
Resolution No.8 PAGE 71
"That the following report outlining the proposed work included in the 2009 Master Water Plan (MWP) capital budget be received by the Greater Vemon Advisory Committee."
PART 8 - CORPORATE MATTERS PART9-INCAMERA
Resolution No. 9
"That, pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Charter, the regular meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee convene In Camera to deal with matters deemed closed to the blic in accordance with Section 90 (1) (e), of the Charter."
PART 10 - MATTERS ARISING FROM IN CAMERÄ MEETING
PART 11- ADJOURNMENT 4u r*l/t*11 REGT'NAL DISrRrcr oF NoRrH oKANAGoolJ Elate: MINUTES of a REGULAR meeting of the GREATER VERNON ÄDV COMMITTEE held in the Board Room at the Regional District Office on March 12'2009
Present: Director W. Lippert City of Vernon Chair Vice Chair Alt. Director L. Skinner Electoral Area'C' Director D. Dirk District of Coldstream Alt. Director G. Kiss District of Coldstream Director M. O'Keefe Citv of Vernon ntt, Blreeter P, ¡lie .. \ Alt. Director B. Baumbrough City of Vernon ' nireetor tvl, gavinehuk Director C. Kanester Electoral 'Bi. Alt. .$rea Staff: G. Betts Adminístràtqr D. Sewell Director of Financial Services o11arts1,$gtreation & Culture A. McNiven ,,,,,Rjr.ffid A. Cotsworth " Managei, Water " ' B. Di Pasquale Projeot Manager, Water C. Malden Executive Clerk-Administration
Others: J. Garlick ," Máþr, District of Coldstream B. Firman ' Coldstream R. Enns ,, .. . ,, "}lGorácillor, District of B. Spiers ' 'ì \ Councillor, City ofVernon 2 med\a and 12 in puþlic gallbry
Chair Lippert called the meeting to order at 8:04 a.m.
Moved bv Dirèctor O'Keefe Seconded by Alt. Director Baumbrough "fhùri:th-e Agenàa.,of ihé' ¡rtarch 12, 2009 Regular meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisory C o mmiltèe$ E AP P:+OV E D as pr e s e nt e d. " ::.þg¡á/ CARRIED
PART 3 - INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS Moved by Director Dirk Seconded by Alt. Director Kanester "That the þllowing items be added to the agenda of the March 12, 2009 regular meeting of the Greater Vernon Advísory Committee :
784e. Letter of February 10, 2009from District of Coldstream regarding the GVAC- Regional and Local Parks Discussionwhich is currently on the March 12, 2009 in-camera agenda.
7B4f Discussion regarding Greater Vernon lil'ater Utility matters CARRIED cVAc Regular Agenda 09-04-09 Greät'er Vérnon Advisory Committee Minutes - Regular March 12. 2009 Pase 2 of 9
PART 4 - ADOPTION OF MINUTES
^. Greater Vernon Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting - February 1212009 Moved by Alt. Director Kiss Seconded by Alt. Director Baumbrough "That the minutes of the February 12, 2009 regular meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee BE ADOPTED as circulated." CARRIED
b. Greater Vernon Advisory Committee - Special Meeting - February'9;2009 ,''.Jl>. Moved by Alt. Director Kiss Seconded by Alt. birectoi'gaumbrciugh "That the minutes of the February 9, 2009 special meeting of (he Greater Vernon Advisory Committee BE ADOPTED as circulated."
, -.ì 5 _ AND DELEGATIONS PART PETITIONS ì..^l
a. Vernon Farmers Market Society ì .. i
The 4 representatives of the Vernon,'Farmeqs,. Markqt Society provided the following information to the committee: I o statistics on the number of visitors tòttre market annually, yearly sales, and percentages of sales from local farms igd.icating.*tþ,percentqge of their produce sold at the farmers ,,ì1. 'ri',-. market; i. " o benefits of promoting local products; ''t':! o statistics from around the count¡y with'regard to local government support of farmers markets; o current rent of $2,300 would jwnó to approximately $4,800 with further increases expected oiei the nexl5 years; . option exists for the Society to provide their own portable washroom facilities, allowing for a sigrffrcant reductionin rent; o theìspciety.is noi ieQùesiing a building, operating grant, or enhanced setting; rather they reque3t a reriliiexemption and to be acknowledged as a local economic contributor; o ,the reestablishment of a Friday night Farmers Market in the downtown core would be cbnsidered only if a permanent home with sufficient parking could be assured.
The Committee advised the Society that the matter would be considered at the next meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee.
b. North Valley Gymnastics Society
Mr. Rob Vat, Treasurer North Valley Gymnastics Society provided a power point presentation on the feasibility of creating a gymnastics facility in the North Okanagan. The following was presented for the committee's consideration:
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o Gymnastics programs are not offered in schools due to liability issues, yet the issue of inactivity in children and future health care costs need to be addressed; o extensive research has been conducted by investigating similar and smaller sized non profit gymnasiums and evaluating expected costs; o attempts to run a program out of local schools has not been successful due to availability of gymnasium time, as well as equipment storage and set up requirements; . a gymnasium would assist the local economy by bringing an estimated 2 million dollars to the area; o this would be a publicly owned facility operated by the North Valley Gymnastics Society, with significant grant money and no burden placed on the tax base;. provincial and federal funding would be accessed; : '. o the society is seeking commitment from the RDNO to assist with obtaining suitable land, and support in obtaining MFA frnancing. . ,. :
PART 6 _ MATTERS ARISING FROM PETITIONS AT\TIi DELEGATIONS ,,t . '' ù. Vernon Farmers Market Societv '. ,, ..,¡. ;. { .a i:\ .;r Moved by Director Dirk Sèeondèd by Dirgetor O'Keefe "That the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee-.recòti¿mend to the Regional Board that the requestfrom the Vernon Farmers Marlæj be refefred fo stqfffor a report; andfurther, ..1 ' :' that staff take into consideration.tke prospe.ct of elirninaiing rentalfees currently charged to the Vernon Farmers Market Society whÍlqplbpqgiltg;.ihis report. "
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.r .ì b. North Valley Gymnastiçs Society ', ij:l: .,:".. . Moved by Director Dirk ì ¡ Seconded by Director O'Keefe "That the Greater Vernon'A'dvisory"Committee recommend to the Regional Board that the request from,lþç North Valley Gymnastics Society be referred to staffþr a report. " : :ì:1:i.--. ,. ,ri. ..- ...._ ..i, CARRIED ..,:'
Discussion'occune{ as follows : o ì'currentlyìtþere dié no other potential projects which may be seeking the same funding *d,g: abfelo compile a full plan within the narrow timeframe; . an evrn!&tigh of potential sites is needed; . a speciáÏ"meeting could be convened prior to a regular Board meeting; therefore any decisions made at the special meeting could be ratified at the Board meeting.
Moved bv Director Dirk Seconded by Director O'Keefe "Thqt, due to tíght funding deadlines, Chair Lippert be authorized to convene a special meeting prior to a Board meeting to revíew potential sites þr a proposed gymnasium arising from the request from the North Valley Gymnastícs Society. " CARRIED 3 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Minutes - Regular March 12. 2009 Paee 4 of 9
PART 7 _ SUB-REGIONAL AND STAKEHOLDER MATTERS
7.^ Electoral Areas 7.8 Greater Vernon
7.8,1 Reports
a. Caetani House Agreement ' :.i'..,Í:ìnì.. In his verbal report Greg Betts, Administrator, advised.,.ilþat staff aÌe.working tÌ"ji with the City of Vernon to conclusion on this issue. "'t\.. ,.."''.u ;;, .lì\ ,t: Mr. Betts advised the committee that verþal*¡.epofts,would.-¡be.,/rovided periodically, ensuring that the committee re4ain idfo.,1pêtl'of xelev,àñt issues r ""u 'lil* !'J b. Water Conservation Committee ',' tili,,,,. .'"':''.,,,,.)'
In his verbal report Greg Betts,âd*iiúrtr"r'oi}uOrrr"áî. committee that currently the Water ConservatíonrGgminittee is o4efof several undergoing a structure review to evaluaþrit{r"o.,LigíñatiQiandate, its effectiveness and need. :{ : ìÞ:, rti\. A recommendation is toibp Uroughî-fqrwàidto the Regional Board in the near
future ,r ;..,":,.. '--liì.å.. iå ';*'iìi\ ti^ò"*. ;"' . 'r¡:\r, ì:i.. )' c. Vernon & Distinictferform'ing Arts Centre - Quarterly Financial Report ì' Moved by.Director Ditk¡.,.-' Seconded by Alt. Director Baumbrough "lhat the:i(ern.ro.iti$-Diçfiict Perþrming Arts Centre - Quarterly Report be r e c eiv e d for'þ{þ r m ri¡ib n. " :, rt. CARRIED "i' .. \ i.
{ 7,8.2 Correspondenee'
.,,.,^,.. a;''.KaláVlStaCommunityCommitteeRecommendations
r',', iletter from Keri-Ann Baggett, Municipal Cterk, District of Coldstream :' r"February 912009 Copy of the Letter from N.P. Hladun, Chair of Kalavista Community Committee to the District of Coldstream - February 5,2009
The Committee discussed the timeliness of this report and the need to include consideration of those items on which the residents had requested action.
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Moved bv Director Dirk Seconded by Alt. Director Kiss "That the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee recommend to the Regional Board that the submission regarding the Kalavista Community Committee recommendations be refened to stafþr research, including comments on the proposed actions in the Community Report; andfurther,
that a staff report wíth recommendations be provided at the next meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisorv Committee. " CARRIED
7.8.3 Bvlaws and Resolutions
7,8.4 New and Unfinished Business
200g-2013FÍnancial PIan ^. ). Verbal Report regarding Budgets for GVfRD (060),'Mrrlti-Use Facility (062), and Community Theatre (065) : : . . o David Sewell, Director of nin#4;iservicei up$ated the committee on the changes in the budget dùù tþe wind do)iln of the GVS 025 Cost Centre and explaine.$ ,1þ91^ç*terit levels of reserves for each of the services. ,* ,,1ì,,,,. '. Verbal Report frop Af Co!ç,worth, Wdter Manager regarding Budget for Q72) Greater Vernon,Watei:U,.tjlity:., i
o Mr. Cotswortþ,informêd the committee of the formula used to determine the master watei rate, explained the factors determining the increase, and provi(led ptes from'qthei communities; o, The issue of uacant.lît owners cunently not being required to pay rates '' ' .will be'broúght'þnvard at alater date for a review of ailàcation; Astudy on rates/fees was begun in recent years but was shelved due to the ..:.:r:iL-.deyôJutionì.Complexity issue. The study was not presented due to the numbet of variables, but could be released in its incomplete form for the "' information of the committee: ' . ilrfr: Cotr*orth provided a power point presentation detailing significant ìi changes, special projects, carry over capital items, and new capital :i projects. -\'...r' Moved by Doug Dirk Seconded by Alt. Director Kiss "That the verbal updates from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture and the llater Manager on their respective budgets be received and accepted þr inþrmation; and further that a copy of the incomplete rates and fees study be províded to committee members for review, along with a copy of the report regarding Aberdeen Dam. " CARRIED 5 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Minutes - Regular March L2.2009 Pase 6 of 9
Mr. Cotsworth offered to distribute a copy of his power point presentation to all committee members as well.
Moved by Director Dirk Seconded bv Director O'Keefe "That the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee recommend to the Regional Board that the Director of Financial Servíces proceed with the budgets as presented. "
Report from Bill Di Pasquale, Project
to issue
Moved by Director Dirk "That the verbal update from Creek be r e c e iv e d for information. " CARRIED l ., ìi.. ., Seco-ndeil'by Alt. Director Skinner z Rfrional Board that representation or a th;rjíamine tÜe Interior Health Authority to discuss ways to work together in moving achieving our shared water qualíty
,,i . r. ;/ CARRIED t' \ -1;1ìrr.. .{ r' . :: l:: - b. 'BX Ranch?iírk- Sifow Removal Site .¡_;\ ,a '-. l. ru':Repsrt-,frpm Ìi{'l McNiven, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture - ':Februati,lì8, i009 't. ,,^Moved,by Alt. Dir. Skinner Seconded by Director Dirk \Thaí the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee recommend to the Regional \oard that the Regional District allow disposal of street/parking lot snow at ,,"tfhe north end of Kin Race Track and BX Ranch Park subject to the Regional District and the City of Vernon entering into an agreement on terms approved by the Regional Board."
Moved by Alt. Dir. Kanester Seconded by Director Dirk "That the motion be amended and split into two to reflect decision on the two locations separately. "
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Moved by Alt. Dir. Kanester Seconded by Director Dirk "That the Greater í/ernon Advisory Committee recommend to the Regional Board that the Regional District enter into an agreement with the City of Vernon to allow dísposal of street/parking lot snow at the north end of Kin Race Track." CARRIED Opposed - Alt. Director Kiss
Moved by Alt. Dir. Kanester Seconded by Director..piiiil ":,'..,¡,, "That the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee recommênd to the Regíonal Board that the Regional District enter into an agreement wíth the City çf Vernon to allow disposal of snowfrom specific locatiow onllt, at!{,!y^L-_ .. '.i;. -... . DDFEATED Opposed Director Dirk, IGs$, and Kanester - Alt. Directors.:1'\ -'i. Skinner, ''o'n,ì.,.,. .,i' ''i\., . \, .rir:,.\. ,,,;i1, Moved by Att. Dir. Kanester peco[¡{ed by ^Al!, Director Kiss "That the Greater Vernon Advisri:È¡¡Coìnmittee rec'onrhend to the Regional Board that no snow be permittg.d to be qnd/or any park "''':'ì:'ìr. /umped stoclEiled at in this jurisdíction." ..r' ,a. iI *!f,\ ,'\;,,
;.1,r .,r, r- ;i'\O ,,l i.t, *fu''1'"S¡i' 'ìI'ù Moved by Dffior O'KEç&täh,*Sp¡tinded by Director Dirk "That this mattenþe tabledþ"ending receipt of inþrmationfrom the City of Vernongnd Distrí'ai¡ 9f Cold,Sheam on whether they have a need to store snow from thèitg.a.blic woi;'n*.operations in any Greater Vernon Parlçs." . .\.. ',-.. :, , .' .. a,.t, tlt :_... ,,t a ,.,k,A.ppoiirtment-of Agricultural Representative and School District No. 22 ''i"'Bödtù,ßþpresþútative to the Greater Vernon Advisory lr.i r: ;;;$o Committee for .,.r, Z00g.q\ ,.t,i \. '\ ',ì, - ì1Movèd'by Director Dirk Seconded by Alt. Director Kiss ,.;r,i. Yhcit Resolution 9 - appointment of an Agricultural Representative to the ";.,,,,...' ,fVAC and Resolution 10 - appointment of a School District No. 22 Board ''''i' Representatíve to the GI|AC be tabled until interested candidates have been identi/ìed and brought forwardþr consideration by the committee at afuture meetíng." CARRIED
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d. HerbicideÆesticide Use - District of Coldstream Parks Report from Al McNiven, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture - February 20,2009
It was noted that at the March 23,2009 City of Vernon council meeting, a resolution will be brought forward to recommend that city staff be directed to stop the cosmetic use of pesticides on public lands by 2010 g$d,w¡l phase into private land by 2012; and that the recommendation wilffequest,that council ' l:. ãn.ourug" other agencies to do the same. " ''i\ ,1l¡"' \' 't.)' ; Moved by Director Dirk Seconded by Att. Director Kiss ..' "That the Greater Vernon Advisory Commitlee y'ecommend .to the Regional Board that the Regional District continue with'existütg practice regarding the use of herbicides on park property, that'this informatlon.be þrwarded to the District of Coldstream and that if the Districlrof Colds./êam requests that herbicides/pesticides not be used,¡witlitnrthe Diihíct of'Coldstream, that the '''i':.;/ Regional District adhere to this"rfuuest:i')
"It is further ,rro*.r4did"tnao,,ri$.u ¿¡rrrte¿ to continually look for methods/products that \vould redace heqbicide use yet maintain health turf/grass within the parks.;ystem, and that staff be directed to bring þrward a report to the Greatpr ..,V.grnon Å.dvßory Committee outlining a turf management, aítd tree ar¡lAilirùþ,cgr? program that would reduce the use of chemical products, and thiitfipancial implications of such a program, qnd that in 2009..the park.de:partmøì¡ have a couple of "test" sites on which organic fertilizer'is used." ". . 'r/ CARRIED
-.. GVAC - Rqgional índ Local Parks Discussion . 'DÏscüssion enstíêd regarding the following: o Coldstream wants greater control of issues that affect local area parks; ' o. parks classification and where the responsibility rests with respect to classiffing regional or local parks; : '' '\ . proposal to form a subcommittee to designate separate decision . .','' making process for local vs regional parks and the need for an established and improved process for refenal to local jurisdictions for input; o Coldstream representatives clarifred that there was no suggestion or intention on the part of the District of Coldstream to withdraw from the service; o the need to evaluate where this issue exists in the list of priorities established bv the Board.
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Moved by Director Dirk Seconded by Alt. Director Kiss "That the Greater Vernon Advísory Committee recommend to the Regional Board that a sub committee of the GVAC be þrmed to develop a process Jor classifying regional and local parks and facilities, and create a plan þr the input and decision making process þr each park classification. " CARRIED Opposed - Directors O'Keefe, Lippert and Alt. Director Baumbrough f. Greater Vernon \Mater Devolution Inquiries ,. .. The Administrator updated the committee on the ptocess uùdèrway to determine whether the issue could be resolved without arbiùation. Didcussion took place regarding negotiations and who would be representing each jurisdiction.
PART 8 - REGIONAL MATTERS PART 9 - CORPORATE MATTERS PART 10 - IN CAMERA
Moved by Director Dirk Seconded by Alt. Director Skinner "That, pursuant to Section 92 of thei'Comryutrity Charter, the regalar meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee convene In Camgra to'deal.with matters deemed closed to the public in accordance with section 90(1)'"(ë). (e) (Ð, ahd (k) of the communíty charter." : ... 't',,* CARRTED -.,-<¡¡, .ì ", ' ..... / The regular meeting'of the G¡eefter Vemoii:.Advisory Committee adjourned to meet "In Camera" i''.. + at ll:45 a.m. .. ",. :.,'' . .
The regular,rnéêting,gf tlìil,GreatenVernon Advisory 'i. -: ... . Committee reconvened at l:l I p.m. , 1.. -{x\rt\ . ' ,t. .i." -,:::r:].
There bei business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:l2p.m.
Certified Correct:
Chair Corporate Officer 9 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 L0 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 March 30,2009
Re: Conditions of Water Service for Subdivision Application to Subdivide 42.7 ha parcel ¡nto 2 lots at lot 3 Sec 26, Tp 6, ODYD, Plan 29175, 6615 Buchanan Road in Coldstream
Attn: Allmembers of GVAC Board
I am request¡ng a var¡ance from the GVW standards, to reduce the requirements for the water main to this new lot.
Previously, I applied to the ALC for removal of 90 acres from the ALR. This was approved since the ground does not support agricultural practices.
Because the property is zoned RU2, ¡t could be subdivided into 5 acre lots. However, with Coldstream's bylaws for grade requirements and septic , the propefi could only be developed into 7 lots. Due to GVW's water bylaws the property would require a reservoir, booster pumps and a fire hydrant at a cost of over 1 million dollars. Thus making this development not feasible.
As a result I decided the simplest route would be to leave the land in the ALR and use an approvalfrom 1989 to divide the propefi into 2 lots, a 65 acre and a 40 acre. lf I do this I have effectively eliminated there ever being any more subdividing on this property because the new lot line will cut across what would have been the only usable 5 acre lots.
Now we are left with no chance of future development on this road. Therefore the only new water requirements for th¡s road will be 1 extra home. There are 2 lots above this property w¡th the¡r own booster stat¡on and lots of water.
However, if it is the requirement to put a new water line in the dedicated road to provide water to any homes on that road their will be a total of 4 lots to provide water for.
I am told that a 2 inch water main with 70 psi pressure would be more than enough watervolume to service these lots.
Now, the fire hydrant issue. I have spoken to the Lav¡ngton Fire Chiel Terry Garrington, about an extra home on the property and he feels this poses no greater fire concerns for them. I have spoken to the insurance company and they will give the best rate available because we are only 1 and a/¿ Kms from the f¡re hall. I have spoken to James de Pffffer and speaking only about serving the most homes he felt locating a fire hydrant on Buchanan would be better for the area.
It is for these reasons I am asking for a variance to reduce the water main size and eliminate the fire hydrant or put it on Buchanan where it provides the most benefit.
Sincerely,
Joel and Rita Allen
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fifn"our", REGIONAL DISTRICT of NORTH OKANAGAN
File No.:
TO: Greater Vernon Advisory Committee FROM: Parks, Recreation and Culture DATE: March 11,2OOg SUBJECT: Trails Along Railway Right of Ways
RECOMMENDATION:
"That the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee recommend to the Regional Board that the Regional District provide a letter to the City of Kelowna supporting their resolution to be submitted to the Federation of Canadian Municipalitíes regarding the joint use agreements for use of railway corridors as multi-use pathways."
"lt is further recommended that the Regional Dístrict request that the District of Coldstream and the City of Vernon consider providing letters of support to the City of Kelowna."
ISSUE:
The establishment of multi-use pathways in railroad right of way corridors.
DISGUSSION:
A. BACKGROUND:
This report is being brought forward by staff for consideration by the Committee.
B. COMMITTEE POLIGY:
The Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan identifies trails along the railway right of way, from Polson Park to Kal Beach and from 32nd Avenue to the north end of Swan Lake, as possible trail corridors.
C. CITY OF KELOWNA TRAILS:
The City of Kelowna was successful a couple of years ago in acquiring a statutory right of way along a section of the railway in Kelowna for a trail. The trail opened in 2008. Kelowna is now working on a partnership with the Provincial Ministry of Transportation and lnfrastructure to obtain use of the railroad right of way to construct a trail between Sexsmith Road and UBC Okanagan. Agreement from the rail companies for use of the right of way has not yet been achieved therefore the City of Kelowna is pursuing support thròugh the Provincial and Federal government to undertake legislative amendments to recognize the need for trail corridors to be provided within railroad right of ways. L3 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 '.r. i .r!.
coNsulrArloN: ,T, lY*c The creation of trails within the railway cor¡dor from Polson Park to Kal Beach and from 32nd Avenue to the north end of Swan Lake is supported by the Ribbons of Green Trails Society.
E. ATTACHMENTS:
A) Resolution adopted by the City of Kelowna Council.
Respectfully submitted, Approved for agenda:
Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture
L4 Regular Agenda 09-04-09 Joint Use Agreements fon' Railway Corridors Multi-use Pathways for Green Transportatiort
U/HEREAS railway cleclication or rights of way in urban areas provicle excellent opportunities to clevelop ¡nulti-use pathways or trails for altet'nate, active ancl'green' transportatiott;
AND WHEREAS feasibility studies have shown that these ¡nulti-use pathways can be developed safely so AS not to cause signihcant conflicts r,vith the routine operation of the rail systern;
AND WHEREAS the cleveloprnent oloff-road multi-use pathways For non- motorizecl vehicles is in the interest of all levels of governments to reduce rnotor vehicle use, improve the health of Canadian citizens and teduce emissions from transportation which contribute to climate change.;
AND WI-IEREAS these rnulti-use pathways on active l'ail corliclors at'e refrr'red to as Rails-lvith-'['r'ails corridors;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial ancl federal governlnents be aslced to sttpport joint-use agreelnents with railway companies for Rails-with-Trails colridors;
AND BE IT FURTFIER RESOLVED TFIAT the federal goverrunent be asked to undertake legislative amenclments to the Canadian Transportation Act to recognize the neecl for parallel coridors to be proviclecl within rail rights of way and authorize provincial and local governments to apply to the Canadian Transportation Agency, in absence of agreement with a railway company, for authotity to place trails within rail rights of lvay.
FCÑt .,\GVf Proposecl Resolution tbr -Whistler. BC L5 Prepareclby City ol'Kelorvua cvAc Regular Agenda 09-04-09 FebruaL¡y'2009 L6 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 AgendaNo.:
REGIONAL DISTRICT of REPO NORTH OKANAGAN
File No.:
TO: Greater Vernon Advisory Committee FROM: Parks, Recreation and Culture DATE: March 13,2009 SUBJECT: Farmers Market - Parking Lot Rent
RECOMMENDATION:
"That the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee recommend to the Regional Board that the cost of opening the Wesbild Centre for statutory holidays be phased into the contract with the Market over a 5 year period and that in addition the base cosf of $2,249 / year be increased by the Consumer Price lndex annually and that the Regional District and the Farmers Market enter into a 5 year contract, r$Ç-uE:
What the rental fee should be for use of the parking lot at Wesbild Centre.
DISGUSSION:
A. ALTERNATIVES & IMPLICATIONS:
That the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee recommend to the Regional Board that the use of the parking lot at the Wesbild Centre for the Farmers Market on Mondays & Thursdays be provided free of charge.
. This would not include the storage space, tables & chairs, or washrooms. . The Regional District would not have any direct additional costs to provide this service.
B. BAGKGROUND:
Representatives from the Vernon Farmers Market made a presentation to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee at the March 12,2009 meeting.
The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee requested a report from staff,
C. COMMITTEE POLICY:
. The manual of fees and charges states that the charge for the parking lot is negotiable depending on the needs of the event.
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D. CHARGES FOR USE OF THE PARKING LOT: :, : . , ... Organizations that use the parking lot regularly and fees paid are as follows: ' - Corvette Car Club '$287 I daY - Southern lnterior Karting Association - $235 / day West Coâst Amusement (oncê a year) - $1,500 / day + - Farmers Market - $42.48 / day ($23.90 / vendor I year x 96 vendors 54 days the market oPerates).
. The history of fees the Farmers Market has paid is as follows:
2001 (at the Rec. Ctr.) - $18 / vendor lyear 2003 (Wesbild Ctr.) - $20.60 / vendor/ year 2004 (Wesbild Ctr.) - ç21-22 / vendor I year 2008 (Wesbild Ctr.) - $23.90 / vendor I year
, The 2008 rate of $23.90 / vendor/year equals $.44 lvendor / day if the vendor attends the market everY daY.
. The Farmers Market would not be considered a non profit rental. The Farmers Market organization is a non profit society however the individualvendors are not non profit.
E. HISTORY:
. The Farmers Market use to operate at the Recreation Centre property. , When the perfornring Arts fheatre and the Wesbild Centre were constructed it was agreed that the Farmers Market would relocate to the Wesbild Centre at the fee the Mãrket was paying at the Recreation Centre ($18 / vendor / year). . The Recreation Céntre was open at 6:30 am because of'the indoor pool on the mornings the Farmers Market operates throughout the year therefore washrooms were available at no extra cost to the Regional Disirict. The Recreation Centre also used to open later in the morning on statutory holidays. A custodian was scheduled to start early to open the building pioviding access to the washrooms for the Market
F. CHARGES lry OTHER COMMUNITIES:
sahnon Arm - The Market is located at the shopping mall at no cost.
Arrnstrong - $74.63 / day 'Fhe Kelowna - $50 I day lvendor for the first 3 days, $25 I day I vendor after 3 days. market is located on private property. They are looking to relocate to public property.
Summerland - $10 / hour to operate in Memorial Park 1 day / week penticton - operate once / week on a street downtown, street closure permit costs - $96.60 / year
Peachland - $30 / day x 18 days / year, operate at a City Park' Lake Country - no fee, operates from a public park, no staff requirements from the municipality.
t8 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 G. CURRENTAGREEMENT:
The main points of the current agreement are as follows:
. The rental fee includes use of the back parking lot and washrooms two days / week from the last week of April to the last week of October (approximately 27 weeks), plus storage space (300 ft2) year round. . Washrooms are available from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. ' The fee is $23.90 / vendor I year for a total 01$2,294.40 I year (96 vendors). . The Farmers Market is given 2 months notice of any cancellation if the Regional District needs the parking lot for other purposes. lf there is a cancellation with less than 60 days notice the Regional District will provide public media notification to a inaximum cost of $500. , ln case of an emergency the market can be cancelled with no notice.
ln addítion to what is included in the agreement the Regional District provides:'
. Dumpsters for garbage disposal. ' Tables and chairs for the pancake breakfasts on 5 statutory holidays. . Storage in the fenced storage compound outside for benches and tents. . Advertising on the reader board of the Marquis sign.
There are 96 vendors at the Market, 55 of which sell agriculture products. The rest of the vendors sell crafts and other products.
H. PROPOSED GONTRAGT:
. The original proposal was $2,729 I year (828.42 / vendor I year), if the Market was to make a change Ín the time they require the Wesbild Centre to be open, or $4,934 ($51.39 / vendor I year) if the times to have the facility open do not change. . There has also been discussion with the Farmers Market about using portable toilets. The Regional District staff obtained a quote of $430 for a company to provide a portable toilet for May - August when the Wesbild Centre is not open at 8:00 am. . After reviewing staffing options staff can be reassigned to have the Wesbild Centre open at 7:30 arn for Market days other than statutory holidays. Staff will have to be scheduled to work the statutory holidays.
I. RESOURCEIMPLICATIONS:
The cost for the Regional District to open the Wesbild Centre on statutory holidays (4), when the building is closed, is $735.
The rental fee on tables and chairs, approximately 7 tables and 20 chairs, for pancake breakfasts is $390.
lf staff had to be paid for additional hours to open early during the summer months, the cost would be $1,750.
lf the Farmers Market used only the parking lot, did not require the washrooms and tables & chairs, then there would be no direct cost to the Regional District.
L9 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 J. MISCELLANEOUS:
There have also been some inquiries regarding continued use of the Wesbild Centre for walkíng in the mornings.
. Past years the Wesbild Centre has not been open prior to 9am, after the sports groups discontinued use of the early morning ice time, approximately mid to late March. . lf the Wesbild Centre is opened early for the Farmers Market staff schedules would be rearranged and the facility would be open for walkers a minimum of Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings bY 7:30am.
K. ATTACHMENTS: A. Letter from Vernon Farmers Market - Request to appear before Greater Vernon Advisory Committee.
Respectfully submitted, Approved for agenda:
Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture
20 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 \IERNON nARMERS' ITIARKET Box 4O5 Vernon, B.C. VlT 6M3
January 12,2009
Greater Vernon Advisory Committee 9848 Aberdeen Road Coldstream B.C. V1B 2Kg
RE: VERNON FARMERS ìIARKET SOCIETY - REQUESTED APPEARANCE BEFORE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Following discussions with Stan Mitchell at Wesbild Centre and Al McNiven of Parks and Recrèation we would respectfully request an opportunity to appear at the Thursday, February 19th sitting of your committee.
As a non-profit society a¡ld a vibrant 30 year nember of the North Okanagan Agriculture, Business and Tourism community we are òoncerned over escalating rents for our parking lot site behind Wesbild Gentre. Specifically, our five'year rental agreement is up for renewal and initial indications appear to call for a tripling of our annual rent unless we are prepared to make substantial changes to our established hours and/or mode of operation.
The Vernon Farmers Market directors àre concerned that increased rentalfees may erode our financial stability and our ability to deliver the many worthwhile services we currently bring to the area. Many of our fruit and vegetable vendors rely on market sales as the main source of their income. And, with the push by the provincial government for more and more sustainable, local, food sources, a weakened farmers market would be a highly retrograde development.
Consumers too would suffer for, according to a recent official survey, an average of 3400 shoppers per week count on us for fresh, nutritious, produce. ln the coming year, in conjunction with a provincial government program, our produce vendors may also be accepting "Food Coupons'distributed to needy families.
Unlike traveling carnivals that also rent the parking lot site we do not leave town in the middle of the night with thousands of local dollars. On the contrary the Vernon Farmers Market contributes over $1.2 million annually to the local economy and we do not believe our operations should be subiect to the same renter criteria.
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There are dozens of other reasons why we feel our society should be afforded commu n ity-service rental concessions and wou ld therefore appreci ate consideraiion by Advisory Committee at the February 19tn meeting. We anticipate attendance by our market manager and three or four directors.
Please note that I will be away for a fewweeks and would request your confirmation of this appearance be directed to our society president-.&þ94 1
Kind regards,
MARKET SOCIETY
c.c. Al McNiven Stan Mitchell
¿2 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 the wordl Vernon Farmers Market is a non-profit society in every sense of to the funOs not paid in rent would free up monies to improve our service public.
VFM unlike most other wesbild events utilizing wesbild facilities is "vendor "does not sell ticketsJ to the public. Our gnltsource of revenue directly by the fees" and, of n"."ttity, all rental costs must be absorbed words, we farmers and artisans *'rro are members of our society. ln other don't have a large revenue base! farmers Some, but not all, civic jurisdictions in North America charge towns markets site rental fees. Many do not! tn some cases cities and h"u" ,u"n offered free vacani buildings for year-round use' Alço of provided "their" interest, the Vernon (Friday Night) Faimers Market is why site "free of charge Oy Watinart-. (That's likely one of the reasons they could that privately operated market is no longer downtown.'where have been enhancing the civic core?) produced. About half of all Vernon Farmers Market vendors sell locally VFM represents fruit,vegetables and meat. For many, sales made at the most of their annual income! identified as At a time when sustainable local food sources have been , pr¡or¡ty NORD should be "encouraging", not "discouraging" frouin.e-wide Free rent loäal agriculture and the cost effective sale of local produce' even more for theVFM site rent would foster that objective! This will become important during uncertain economic times'
have never ln 30 years of operation the Vernon Farmers Market Society contrary, we ãpproäcfred thecity or district fo¡ gnV tyPg ol subsidy. On the scholarships rrãve alway. .rrriãä óri o*n weight anci in the past have offered space to other ãnO worf-äxperience employment. We also offer free booth ñäñ-ôtntt ãnd service ciubô. We are paid members of the Vernon pay-for o.ur own (tou.rist- Chamber of Commerce and annually produce and have beneficial attracting) anO brochurei. Hopefully our efforts spin-off effects"ov"rtiring for the whole region. (over)
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than other summer Although VFM boasts far greater annual attendance Resort we seldom' if ever' attractions such as-ö'Keeîe Ranch and Silver Star other civic or Ë;¿i"¿ any publicity oi"upport from Vernon Tourism or fact that a recent survey rãù¡onafry írnO"O oiganizâtions..This, dispite the 92,400 visitors whose indicated that our toial annual attendance is about million'annually' positive economic ¡t"t*t o.1th9 local economy is over $1'2 of less than$2300?) (Surely that shoutO otiràt a Wesbild rental fee äxemption the payment of our rent' lt Regretfully nonþf our visitor/shoppers contribute to static, vendor/membership all comes directly from the pockeið of our, fairly base. We have no other source of income no costly demands on unlike most other wesbild centre events we make the ice when we leave' wesbild operations orstaff. They don't have to sweep ln fact, we leave the VFM heat a building ot r"irp ðnairs, lights or backdrops. other users' r¡t"i¡áV..rnd õccasionälly clean up refuse left behind by banners which are VFM also suggested, aná h"lped buy, decorative.pole tne-o-nty aesthetic enhancement to the site. årii"nilv annual ì;ìr.;r;r, W"äOitO does loan us a few chairs and tables at four ¡r" setup and returned. Lions Club pancãie OreaXtasts but these items are financial cost to wesbild operations õrórptlv uv vr|\¡ ùãixers¡ In short, our is virtuallY nothing.) parking lot for 6 hours on 2 The Vernon Farmers Market only occupies the summer months occur å"Vr pãr *.ek, foi 6 out oÍ 12 mônths peryear. If"^t" ãüí¡.ö *n"t ¡r btherw¡se "slow season" at Wesbild Centre' of 3% per year' Thus far VFM have been paying contracted rent increases it should be noted that anJ, attnough 3% annually may sound fairly nominal increased rent of each annual ¡ncreãsó r.tár ¡""ñ calculated on the already more than at the start the previo6 y""i.leasically we are paying.r.bgrt $300 on a per vendor of the five year coÀtract.) ¡iow"uer, ihe rent is based the more we assessment so the moró service we provide to the community get assessed for rent?
Market Society we are ln conclusion, in the view of the Vernon Farmers which has already $zgòo per year to rent a vacant parking lot ;tidñti payers. Our impact on the site is nil and our üãån õaid for by distiict tax to North Okanagan operations are providing a valúable public service. view this contribution should residents and the agricültural commünity. ln 9Ur pav rentl bãiããóàn¡ieO an¿ úe shoulo not oe requ¡reO to
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Al McNiven
From: Jody Anderson Sent: Monday, March 23,2009 B:1ô AM To: Al McNiven;Greg Betts Cc: Christy Malden Subject: FW: Farmers Market rent increase
From: Mickie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, March 21,2009 10:10 AM To: Jody Anderson Subject: Farmers Market rent increase
perhaps NORD After sending this letter to Greater Vernon Services, I wastold that they maY hrye disbanded and rent increase: is the more cãrrect agency anyway. Hopefully you can address the issue of the Farmers Market
We would like to encourage GreaterVernon Services to donate the use of the Wesbild parking lot to the Vernon Farmers Market rather than increase their rent.
than We believe strongly i¡ eating locally for several reasons. The quality of the local foocljs healthier and safer *rr"ti. rrripped iîio superrñarkets all the E. coli and salmonella scares have been from foods grown-by-large - the local üñ;rú-r" ãir.*ti.t", not one from Farmers Market prgdgcls. By eating localþ we are_ supporting .!ñ;ñ;¿ à.pu.iuitv rhã srnall farmers who are tryirrg their bestio keep their farms afloat in times when farms ale disappearing.
and Then there are the tourist dollars brought into our community. We visit the market twice a week all summer always see cars from other provinces or from the U.S.
other food- There is so much attention on eating locally ancl helping the environment. Droughts_ are occurúng-in producing areas. our valley is a prelcious productivð gem that must be protected and nurtured in these times. i,vith tË'htgÏ .ãrioinrè1, why wãukl we depend on fóod produced in other countries when our local farmers produce it better here?
those on We are retirees in a community of other retirees. I fear that the rent increase will be passed along to fixecl incomcs.
would help- our community. th-e very We hope you can see how your donation of space to !\g_Fqï."g.t Market {t ñl; tiü* do not increase their fees. We cõnsulted Wesbilcl's rvebsite and found that they feel strongly about gii,iru ¡".f. to the community (æ. below). perhaps you and they could get together on a solution that would support the lìarmers Market.
Thank you for your attention to this issue,
Mickie and Terry Sexsmith Vernon, BC
,,Wesbild's building and the planning, approach to its business is centered on community . nurtur¡ng, shâping, protecting and susta¡ning of communities and the environments in which inãv ir-'r¡i'u. négñlai and meãningful contributions to the community, both financial and v¡a in- kiná volunteer time, are key comþonents of Wesbild's business approach. Whether it is the acres of community green space at ôfánt¡ng of over 10,000 trees and the creat¡on of 700 ptateau', keeper at"B#[be t¡ç"r,a. Westwóod ass'rsting local stream Orouns HL"#,li1p oe-04-3;
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the Community implementation of leading edge st9¡m water techniques at Turtle Mountain or Li,iÈ pi;grár at pieàátõr Riãge, wesbitd betieves in the importance of giving back and supportinþ the communities in which it works."
26 cvAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09
3n3/2009 REGIONAL DISTRICT of NORTH OKANAGAN REP
File No.:
TO: Greater Vernon Advisory Committee FROM: Parks, Recreation and Culture DATE: March 18,2009 SUBJECT: Kalavista Boat Launch
REGOMMENDATION:
"That the Greater Vernon Advísory Committee recommend to the Regional Board that; signage be installed at the boat launch directing people to secure their boat and contents as required under the Motor Vehicle Act before leaving the launch area, posts be installed to protect the vegetation by the lagoon and new planted vegetation along the lagoon channel, permit vehicle parking in the parking lot from September 15 to October 31 and from April 1 to May 1, and that gafes be installed on the accesses to the parking lot to be opened and closed the same time as the gates to the boat launch.
ISSUE:
The Kalavista Community Association has submitted recommendations for changes to the Kalavista boat launch parking lot.
QlS,cuss!oN:
A) Background o This correspondence was received by the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee at the March 12,2009 meeting. o The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee requested a report from staff.
B) Committee Policy N/A
C) Public Consultation ln April of 2006, concerns about the expansion of the boat launch parking lot and issues at the other boat launches were submitted by residents to Coldstream Council.
Coldstream Council established a boat launch task force consisting of: a Coldstream Council member, a District of Coldstream staff person, the Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture (Al McNiven) and three citizens of Coldstream (one from the Kalavista neighbourhood, one person who uses the boat launches, and one person from the Advisory Planning Committee). 27 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 . f . ' i. ", The assignment of the task force was to "review all boat launches and boat launch parking qreaç : . ,: , . on Kalamalka Lake." .'i!" The recommendations from the task force were accepted by the Regional Dístrict (Attachment B). The recommendations that applied to the Kalavista boat launch are as follows:
There is a comment in parenthesis below each recommendation indicating what action has been taken and in some cases a comment to further clarify items being referred to.
1. ln the new area where the house was taken down it is recommended that;
a. Maintain as many trees as possible along the lagoon and channel edge and keep most of this area under the trees as natural as possible. There will be six more trees that will have to be removed. (they are marked with an X) Add some picnic tables at lagoon and channel side under trees and allow for car top boat parking and a few overflow parking spots on the edge nearest the current parking area.
This was the main area of contention in not wanting parking to take over the area plus the concern regarding disruption to the environmentally sensitive area. By maintaining many of the trees and over 4 meters of setback from the lagoon as well as reducing the parking to mainly car top type units, I think we achieved an acceptabl e com prom ise.
[The picnic table has not been installed. The lot where the house was located is shown on Attachment Bl
b. Construct a tie-down area for two or three vehicles / trailers along the front of new property; pull into tie-down area will be from the west end of parking lot on Kalavista Drive. Thís will now be one-way into the parking lot and one- way exit through the present access. (in the tie-down area parking for 10 minutes max) Also construction of hedge along Kalavista Drive curb side of the whole parking lot. (Tie-down will be behind hedge.)
This will pull the boaters away from the launch area and prevent back up of persons waiting to either launch or remove their boat from water. This will also reduce, if not eliminate, congestion along Kalavista Drive. To achieve this, directional and no parking, signage must be posfed in launch area, to direct boaters to tie-down area.
[Completed. There is a legal requirement to secure boat and contents before entering the roadway therefore the above has to be changed as included in recommendation.l
2. Review existing Parking Lot and increase efficiency by:
a. Make use of grassy area near tennis courts as overflow parking only. b. The current parking lot needs to have frequent lining to alert motorists where the parking spaces are.
Currently many motorists park in a hap-hazard fashion, providing direction through signage and laying down lines will create a more efficient use of parking spaces. ReseS1ch has shown the over crowding only happens a few times, GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 approximately 5 or 6 days, per summer. Therefore using fhe grassed area could accommodate this need, without removing ffe grass.
[Completed. Where úhe posfs were originally located and the cunent location of fhe posfs ís shown on Attachment B.l
3. The Kalavista Boat launch site:
a. The Kalavista Boat launch site needs upgrading to existing ramp to make it level and there is a need to make the current ramp longer to reach further into the water. Also there must be improved signage to direct traffic flow, i.e. Directional Arrows on the ground for traffic flow to show entrance and exit to launch area, Signage - No Parking, No Tie-Down and where the tie-down area is.
The boat launch dse/f rs uneven, fhrs resu/fs in boaters having difficulty getting their ôoafs positioned correctly onto trailers and can result into the boater having to make several attempts to remove his boat from the water. This can tie up the ramp longer than necessary adding to the congestion in launch area.
[Completed, except for the directional arrows on the ground. The no tie-down signs have been removed - see point 1(b).1
b. Some of the other suggestions for improvement to the launch area would be:
1. Construct longer docks 2. Pave lot 3. Limit size of vehicle in launch area - i.e. no motor homes / RVs 4. Construct another dock on the left side of channel to help with tie-up for boats while they are waiting for person parking or retrieving boat trailer and as a staging to load and unload passengers.
[These suggestions have not been implemented.]
D) Kalavista Community Recommendations: This section of the report includes the recommendation from the community plus comments from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture in parenthesis.
1. Remove the tie-down area to eliminate the unlawful and unsafe practice of permitting unsecured boat / trailer traffic to and from the boat launch
IA sign should be placed in the boat launch area "secure the boat and contents as required by the Motor Vehicle Act before leaving the launch area." The cunent tie-down area should be retained as a sfaging area. Once the boat and contenfs are secured the person should then move to the staging area to dispose of garbage, etc. The congestion occurs within the Iaunch site and backs up traffic in Kalavista so fåe objective should be to get the boat / vehicles legally out of the launch area as quickly as possiô/e./
2. Close off vehicle traffic access to the boat tie-down area on Kalavista. This step will both mitigate damage done to the riparian setbacks and traffic issues.
[The access to the tie-down areas is not within the riparian area. Closing fñls access would likely increase traffic congestion on Kalavista Drive.l 29 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 3. Restore the post barriers within Kalavista Park to a position they were prior to be relocated last year.
[Relocating fhe posfs to their original location along fhe grass / gravel line would eliminate 10 parking sfa//s. Ihe posfs were moved based on a recommendation from the Boat Launch TasR Force to provide additional parking sfa//s fo meet the high demand during the days of peak usage. lwould suggesf these parking sfa//s be retained.l
4. lnstall posts or like barriers along the lagoon and riparian areas with required setbacks.
/Posfs could be installed along the edge of the vegetated area.l
5. Permit utilization of the vehicle parking space by all users rather than for boat trailers alone.
[This parking tot provides the only off-street parking oppoñunity for vehicle / boat trailers in the area. There rs on-sfreet parking and the Kal Beach parking lot available for regular vehicle parking.l
6. Should 5 not be the favoured approach, and parking space be reserved for boat trailer parking only, the restriction should only apply during the peak boating months and appropriate level boat / trailer parking fees should be charged.
flf the parking lot was restricted to vehicle / boat trailer parking from May 1 to September 15 that would provide parking for the boating season. lf the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee ø'shes to look at charging a parking lot fee then the Committee should consider a fee for the Paddtewheel Park boat launch parkíng and other park, recreation and culture sifes as wel/. There was a charge to park in the Kalavista lot a number of years ago however that fee was discontinued at the request of the District of Coldstream as the District fett having paid parking was creating parking issues on the sfreefs. If the Committee wishes to consider parking fees fhrs should be discussed with the District of Coldstream.l
7. lnstall gates for access / exit from the parking area to be opened and closed at the same time as the boat launch facility.
[The boat launch gafes are closed from November 1 to March 30. These would be no additional cosf úo the Regional District to provide the same seruice to the boat launch parking tot if gates are installed. There is overflow parking from the pub across the street that use this parking lot during the off season. The Regional District does not remove snow from this lot.l
8. lnstall signage to prevent boaters from parking illegally elsewhere in the neighbourhood.
[This is an item that woutd ôe addressed by the District of Coldstream as the Regional District has no authority over on-street parking.l
E) Resource lmplications o Relocation of the posts along the grass / gravel line in the parking lot and install posts along he existing riparian setbacks - $ 500 . lnstallation of two (2) gates - $ 3,400
30 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 HISTORY
GVSC Resolution - June 29,2006
.That the recommendation of the Boat Launch and Parking Task Force, dated June 21, 2006, be accepted as proposed."
ATTACHIUIENTS
A) Correspondence from the District of Coldstream and Kalavista Community Committee
B) Recommendations from District of Coldstream Boat Launch and Parking Task Force, June 2006.
Respectfully submitted, Approved for agenda:
Manager Administrator
31 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 32 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 lla¿hzrrr .4 DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM
9901 KALAMALKA BOAD, COLDSTREAm, BC VtB 1L6 Phone (250) 545-5304 Fax (2s0) s45-4733 emai[ [email protected]
File: O470-30 0360-66
February 11,2009 7ß.â o . Greg Betts, Chief Administrative Officer uc Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road Coldstream BC VlB 2Kg
Dear Mr. Betts:
Re: KalaViste Comriunitv Committee Recommendations
At their Meeting held February 9, 2009, Councildiscussed the above and adopted the following Resolution:
'THAT the letterfrom Nord Hladun, dated February 5, 2009, regarding, Kalavista Community Committee Recommendations, be received;
AND THAT the tetter be forwarded to the Regionat District of Notth Okanagan with a request that it be brought forward as an item lor consideration at the next Regular Meeting of the GreaterVernon Advísory Committee"
We would appreciate it if you would place this conespondence as an item for discussion on the next Greater Vemon Advisory Committee agenda. lf you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 545-5304 or by emailat [email protected].
Yours truly, @t, fiGËßV Keri-Ann Baggett 3 ?fl)g MunicipalClerk FËB I iIEGICNAL TI$THICT OF Encl. :'.JG) r{'t- ¡r r5r{,SÈ4 À ?À ltl
33 GVAC Agenda 09-04-09 "Rural Living At lts Best"$egular a3b0'Øb.
. February 5,2009
Mr. Jim Garlick, Mayor, District of Coldstream, 9901 Kalamalka Lake Road, Coldsheam, B.C.VlB lL6
Dear Mr. Garlick Re: Kalavista Communitv Committee recommendations
:i.
On behalf of the Kalavista Community Committee, I express our appreciation for the attendance of bqth yourself and Councillor Enns at the meeting of our group last evening during whioh it was agreed that a number of concrete steps need to be taken early this spring in order to address some of the Kalavisa area's most serious and pressing traflic/safety/local environmental, issues before summer anives. These issues have been well documented over the past few years.
The specific recommendations we believe will be the most effective and therefore put forth at this time are :
a) Relnove the tie down area to eliminate the unlawfrrl and unsafe practice of permitting unsecured boat/trailer trafüc to and from the local Boat Launch . b) Close offvehicle traffis access to the boat tie down area on Kalavista. This step will ' both mitigate damage being done to riparian setbacks and traffic issues; c) Restore the post barriers within the Kalavista park to the position tþei were prior to being relocated last year. d) Inst¿ll posts or iike baniers along lagoon and riparian areas with required setbacla. e) Permit utilization of the vehicle parking space by all users rather than for boat trailers alone. : Ð Should e) not be the favoured approach, and parking space be reserved for boat trailer parking onl¡ this restriction should apply only during the peak boating months 'parking and'appropriate level boat trailer fees should be charged. g) Insüall gates for access/exit from the parking area tg be opened and closed at the same times as the boat launeh facility. h) Insüall signage to prevent boaters from parking illegally elsewhere in the neighbourhood.
We request that these recommendations be placed on the agenda for consideration at the next meeting of Council and that they be shortly thereafter fonvarded to NORD for their immediate consideration.
Sincerely, N. P. Hladun, ' Cornmittee chairman.
. 34 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 ,4/4t¿4-(,.r/ g -' I
RATIONALE SUMMARY: Kalavista Community Comrnittee recommendations dated Feb.5,2009
Background: During the March 12,2009 meeting of GVAC a request was made for a document outlining the rationale underlying the recommendations contained in the subject letter. The underlying rationale is summarized in relation to each of the recommendations as follorvs:
Recommendation aI "Ren ove lhe lie don'n ßrea to elìminate the unlawful md unsafe pract¡ce of pem¡lt¡ng unseatred boot traíler lrafJic to andfron lhe locd Boat Launch".
Rationale: - An illegal and demonstratively unsafe practice has been not only condoned but also facilitated and encouraged through the establishment of a boat trailer tie down area across a residential street from the boat launch area itself. - This past summer an unsecure boat flew off it's trailer and crashed through a residential fence into a front yard in which children frcquently played . No one was injuled but considerable damage was done and the residents children both fear ancl are now restricted frour their own frout yard duling boating season. - This practice gives rise to substantial legal liability should it continue to be condoned/facilitated and anyone be seriously injured or killed. - A sign which had been erected permitting this practice has subsequently been removed from the boat launch area.
Recommendation b): "Close off vehicle lrafJîc access to the boat t¡e dontn areu on Kalavìsla". "This slep wìll both mitigote damage being done to ripuiøn setbacks aul trafJic issues".
Rationalc: - The establishrncnt of a tie clown colriclor in this alca located between the lagoon ancl I(¿rlavista tlrive cffèctively condones ancl fhcilitatcs an illegal ancl unsafe plactioe. - The tie down corridor becornes redundant with the eliurination of this unsafe and illegal practice. As well, parking space suitable for vehicles without trailers , carrying kayaks or canoes could be freed up, thereby encouraging healthier and more environmentally friendly recreational use of the lake. - Vehicles entering or exiting the parking area can currently do so from two separate accesses along Kalavista Drive. These al'e situatecl within close ploximity of eaclt other and both peLmit entl'ance or exit where pedestrian /cyclist as well as vehicle traffic, including those pulling trailers carrying boats , is very heavy during summer months. This represents an unrìecessary additional safety hazard and the access closest to the boat launch should be closed off. - The tie down area was purchased and established notwithstanding the vocal , and knowledgeable underlying objections /concerns of the vast rnajority of area residents who foresaw and feared the serious tralfic & safcty as well as cnvironlnental consec¡uences r.vhich havc now beconle a reality.
Recommendation c): "Restore lhe post bnrriers wìlhìn the Kolavìsta park to the position lhey were prior to beùry relocaled lusl yefit".
Rationale: - Previously evident and problematic fi'affic congestion and safety issues associated with over utilization ofthe local boat launch and the areas infrastructure limitations have increased as a result of expansion of trailer parking space, for example: - Several vehicles pulling loaded boat trailers are frequently queued closing offone lane to through traffic and blocking residential driveways during the peak boating season. This creates unsafe colrditions 1'or peclestrian, cyclists ancl vehicle traffic alike and further gives lise to confi'ontations between local residents , non boater I(alavista drive usel's ancl boat lauttch ttsers. - Additionally, the natural beauty as wellas the health and quality of the localenvilonment has been negatively impacted for example: - The valuable green space opened up for parking has subsequently been torn up byjoy riding vandals and will require periodic and costly reseeding and repairs so long as this area relnains unprotected.
35 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 36 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 -The reduction in the protected green space has exposed the lagoon to further deterioration and fu¡1her threatened the abundant wildlife which inhabilfrequent it, including endangered species. - The expansion of the palking area and resulting increase in motorized boat activify both contradicts the GVS Parks & Recreation Master plan objective which states "discourage more motor boats on Kal Lake near the water supply at the north end" and , that more green space on or (presumably) near Kal Beach would be desireable.
Recommendation d): "Install posts or like børriers along lagoon ond rÍparian areas wÍth required setbacks".
Rationale: - Some of the riparian plantings along the shores of the lagoon lack protection and have been damaged as a result of vehicle intrusion.
Recommendation e): "Permit utÍlízøtion of lhe vehÍcle parkíng space by all users rather tltanfor vehÍcles pullìng boøt trailers fllone."
Rationale: - Recreational park users including tennis enthusiasts , canoeists, kayakers, picnickers etc. are currently being discriminated against in favour of motorized boat usels. Cunent restrictions reserve all parking space to vehicles pulling boat trailers and kayaklcanoe carrying vehicles without trailers. Permits are required for kayalc/canoe carrying vehicles alone. This effectively reshicts use to the least healthy and most environmentally damaging utilization of the park itself, the local boat launch and the lake. - The tennis courts are heavily utilized, often by seniors, who must angle park alongside Kalamalka Lake road and then make their way down steep , inegular slopes partly comprised of dangerously loose material or walk through the parking area to access the tennis courts. The same is true for picnickers, visitors simply observing lagoon wildlife etc. - Enabling other recreational users to utilize desigrrafecl parking space would effectively reduce over utilization oCthe boat launch and go a long way towards resolving some of the Inost tlatrgerous traflfic safely issues, both on and offthe lake. -This measure has the potential to reduce the need for costly parking lot security services which have been required only subsequent to parking space expansion and the creation ofthe tie down area.
Recommendationfl: "Shoulde)notbethefavouredapproach,andparkÍngspacebereservedforboat troiler parkíng only, this restrictíon should apply only during peøk boatíng months and appropríate level boøt trøiler ptrkÍngfees sltould be cltarged,"
Rationale: - It makes no sense to restrict parking space for those vehicles pulling boat trailers outside of the peak boating months as is currently the case. -Many of the vehicles pulling boat trailers utilize parking space for extensive periods of tinte and it would be entirely in order and fair to charge appropriate fees for the privilege of utilizing this valuable and convenient space so near to the boat launch. Maintenance of parks does not come without cost and if a signiflrcant proportion of this park area is to be reserved largely for utilization of motorized boat trailer parking and remain unavailable or off lirnits to the public at large then those users should bear some proportion of those costs.
Recommendation s): "Install gotes for øccess/exítfrom the parking orca to be opened ønd closed at tlte same tìnrc øs the boat løanclt facilily."
Rationale: Both the existing parking areas and the remaining green space within the park ,become a gathering area for rowcly behaviour, vandals etc. largely late at night. l'here are uo legitirnate userc eithet' ofthe parking lot or the park itself beyond the hours during which the boat launch is open. Joy riding resulting in damage and costs to repair to the accessible areas has taken place this past winter and is likely to reoccur every year if gates are not installed preventing vehicle access totally during the winter months and overnight during the summer months. As indicated in recommendation b) there should be only one entrance/exit point to or from Kalavista drive.
37 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 38 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 Recommendation ñ: ¡3The Dlsfia tnstall slgnøge dong surrounding rouds prohtbtttng thepa*ìng of vehlcles wtth bout ttøileß".
Rationale: -Self explanatory. -Rþorous and frequent enforcement is likely to be required particulæly during weekends, long weekends or holidays during the boating season
Prepared by: Ihe KøIøvtstø Cownunþ Commlttee Mørch 17,2009
39 cvAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 40 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 á7 7'//CZ///E/í/'7
BOAT LAUNCH AND PARKING TASK FORCE
June 21,2006
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. In the new area where house was taken down it is recommended that;
a. Maintain as many trees as possible along lagoon and channel edge and keep most of this area under the trees as natural as possible. There will be six more trees that will have to be removed. (they are marked with an X) Add sonre picnic tables at lagoolt and channel side under trees and allow for car top boat parking and a few overflow parking spots on the edge nearest the current parking area.
This area was the maín area of contention, in not wanting parking to take over area plus the concern regarding disruption to the envíronmental sensítive area. By maintaining many of the trees and over 4 meters of setback 4T GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 2
from the lagoon as well as reducing the parking to møínly car top type units, I thinkwe have achíeved an acceptable compromíse.
b. Construct a tie-down area for two or three vehicles/trailers along the front of new property; pull into tie-down area will be from the west end of parking lot on Kalavista Drive. This will now be a one-way into parking lot and one-ìilay exit through the present access. (in tie-down area parking for 10 minutes max) Also constructions of hedge along Kalavista Drive curb side of the whole parking lot. (TÍe-down will be behind hedge.)
Thís will pull the boaters awayfrom the launch area and prevent backup of p)so^1ts waitíng to eíther launch or retnove boatfrom water. This wíll also redttgif not itim¡nåte, congestion along Kalavista Dríve. To achieve thís, directiorll't and no parking, signage must be posted in lqutcþ area, to direct boaters to tldown area. t f , 2. Review existing Parfir¡g Lot and increase efficbncy by; t a. Make use of grdssy area near tennis ourts as overflow pí$dng^ only. b. The current parking lot needs to halc-frequent. lining to aË¡t motorists where the parking spaces aret a ) a¡t Currently many motorists park ìn a hap-haia(fashíon, providing dir1ction through sígnage and laying down línes will crea[p a more fficient use of parkíng spaces. Research has shown the over crowdþg only happens aJëw times, approximately 5 or 6 days, per summer. Thereþrçusing the grassd area could accommodate this need, wíthout removíng the grçs. . 3. The Kalavista Boat launch site; Þt' a. The Kalavista Boat launch site needs upgrading to existing ramp to make it level and there is a need to make the current ramp longer to reach further into the water. Also there must be improved signage to direct traffic flow, i.e. Directional Arrows on the ground ltltraf{ið flow to show entrance and exit to launch area, Signage - No Parking, No Tic -Down and where the tie-down area is.
The boat launch itself is uneven, thís results ín boaters having dfficulty getting their boats posítíoned corcectly onto traílers and can result into the boater høvíng to make several attempts to remove hís boatfrom the water. Thís can tíe up the ramp longer than necessary addíng to the congestíon in launch area.
b. Some of the other suggestions for improvement to the launch area would be; 1. Construct longer docks 2. Pave lot 3. Limit size of vehicle in launch area i.e. no motor homes/RVs 4. Construct another dock on the left side of channel to help with tie-up for boats while they are waiting for person parking or retrieving boat trailer and as a staging to load and unload passengers. 42 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 3
4. \ilestkal Boat Launch site a. Enter into discussions with CN regarding parking for trailers on wide shoulder on Westkal Road, across from Kalamalka Country Club. b. Look into creating a mini dock as a pick-up or drop off area in one of the public beach accesses off Westkal Road, near the Country Clubr for persons using the CN shoulder parking area.
Westknl launch ß off lTestkal Road which is a narrow road and the area ß tight makíng it hard to turn and back into launch. One has to be experienced . with trailers and backing up to maneuver ín this ørea. The parking area suggested is about 3/4 kílometer awayfrom ramp; thereþre íf ø small miní type dock is ínstalled ín one of the publíc accesses near the Country Club it would encourdge more local people to use thís ramp. The dockwould be very small not enough to tíe-up a boat to load or unload, butjust enough areaþr the traíler dríver to hop in or out of boat.
5. There is no recommendation for the Kinloch Boat Launch Site, except to leave as is.
6, The Kekuli Bay Boat Launch Site is the best of the launch areas. Efforts should be made to encourage large vehicles such as motor homes/RVs to launch here. To do this more Signage at Kalavista Boat Launch directing large vehicles to Kekuli Bay is ¡reeded. We also ncetl to ensure that this area is promoted more in tourist publications.
Long range plans would be to push The Mínístryþrfuture expansion of boater ãccess to Kalamalkn Lake at thís site.
7. It is recommended that Parks and Rec create information leaflets for Tourist sites listing information on all Launches into North Kalamalka Lake including their sizer limits and available parking and ensure a distribution every spring to all Tourist information sites as well as in North Okanagan tourist magazines.
8. Improve signage on Kalamalka Road and Kalavista Drive prohibiting Boat and Trailer parking
9. Providing more securify and bylaw enforcement in all areas
Submitted by Committee Members Mary Malerby; Mike McMorran; Jim Paton; David Podollan; Al McNiven
43 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 44 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 Agenda No.:
REGIONAL DISTRICT fta"o,ir^, of Dale: NORTH OI{ANAGAN REPORT
File No.:
TO: Greater Vernon Advisory Gommittee FROM: Parks, Recreation & Gulture DATE: March 2009 SUBJECT: North Valley Athletic Centre
RECOMMENDATION:
"That it be recommended to the Regional Board that, 1. the Regional District of North Okanagan provide a letter of support to the North Valley Gymnastics Society, endorsing their request for grant funding to create a community owned athletic facílity in the north Okanagan area, and that... 2. the Regional District of North Okanagan agree to provide land to the North Valley Gymnastics Sociefy for the construction of a communíty owned athletic facility in the form of a seruiced lot, and that such land is the property located at Lot 1, Section 25, TWP 9, KAP 52756, the land behind the Regional Dístrict offlce buÍldíng and that... 3. the Regional District of North Okanagan enter into a financing agreement with the North Valley Gymnastics Society which clearly outlines the financÍal commitment and debt seruicing arrangements for the proposed facility, such that the Regional District of North Okanagan would borrow up to $560,000 and the North Valley Gymnastics Sociefy will make payments to the Regional District of No¡th Okanagan to seruíce this amount of debt and that,.. 4. if the granf reguesfs are successful, the Regional Dístrict of North Okanagan enter into a ManagemenUOperatíon/Construction agreement with the North Valley Gymnastics Society for the new facility, which would contain the following main points; -Confirmatíon that the Regional Dístrict of North Okanagan will be the owner of the compteted facility. -Who is responslble for superuision of the construction. -lnsurance coverage on the facility, including who pays the premiums. -The facílity would be operated by the North Valley Gymnastics Sociefy. -Eyenfs of default and/or termination. -Confirmation of the debt seruÍcing terms and condítions. -Fundíng allowances for capital replacement items.
45 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 lsE: The North Valley Gymnastics Society made a presentation to the Greater Vernon'Advisory Committee at the March 12, 2009 meeting, requesting the Regional District of North Okanagan's participation in a proposal to develop a community owned athletic facility in the north Okanagan. The request of the Regional District of North Okanagan is for; a. Provision of a serviced building site and b. Borrow $560,000 through the Municipal Finance Authority. The debt would be serviced by the North Valley Gymnastics Society.
The proposal would involve financial participation from four sources; 33% Federal Government; Through Recreation lnfrastructure funding (RlnC grant). 21o/o Provincial Government: Also through infrastructure funding. 24% North Valley Gymnastics Society: Through private funding. 21% Regional District of North Okanagan: Through land contribution for a building site.
DISCUSSION:
1, Proposal Review: The proposal has been reviewed by the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department to assess the feasibility of the projections made for gymnastics programming and revenue generation. This was done by contacting similar facilities in Kelowna, Kamloops, Delta, Williams Lake and Vancouver. (lnformation from Williams Lake will be available prior to the G.V.A.C. meeting). Contact was also made with Gymnastics 8.C., the parent organization for all gymnastics in B.C. The information received was tabulated on a spread sheet (Appendix "8"). The projections in the proposal from North Valley Gymnastics Society for attendance, membership fees, potential revenues, class sizes and potential attendance figures appear to be within line for similar operations.
The proposal has been fonrarded to the Finance Department for their review of the financing and debt service estimates. In general, the request is for the Regional District of North Okanagan to borrow $560,000 from the Municipal Finance Authority, and for the North Valley Gymnastics Society to service the debt on this amount over a 2Q year amortization.
Based on the review of the proposal, a recommendation to provide a letter of endorsement for the project would be in order.
2. Site Selection: A number of potential building sites were identified and discussed with the gymnastics group. These were narrowed down to four and later two which met all the criteria for a successful site. These criteria included; -Site Availability -Compatibility with other amenities at the site -Site Servicing -Land configuration for building location -Topography -Adjacent land use -Site Access -Future expansion potential -Zoning -Visual impact and exposure -Environmental issues -G.V.S. park use policy
46 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 a. Kin Race Track: Advantaqes: -Availability of the site is excellent. Ownership is wíth Regional District of North Okanagan. -Adjacent land use is not a problem; it borders agricultural and park lands. -Visual impact and visual exposure are both good. -Expansion potential is also good. -Property is already zoned public institutional. -Soils testing (from a previous project) indicate good building materials. Disadvantaqes: -Site access and site servicing are the biggest drawbacks of this location. -The property would require access from Old Kamloops Road. -The section of Old Kamloops Road, north of the access would require widening for 200m to improve sight lines-as per Ministry of Transportation & Highways. -The section of Old Kamloops Road, south to 43'o Avenue is owned by the City of Vernon and may also require upgrades. -Servicing the north end of the property would require a sewer connection to the 43'o avenue location at an estimated cost of $400,000. -Water service is available off Old Kamloops road. A service connection would be $7,500 plus $10,000 to bring the line to the building. b. R.D.N.O. Site: Advantaqes: -Availability of the site is excellent. Ownership is with Regional District of North Okanagan. -Site access is good; off Selkirk Drive. -Site servicing is good. Disadvantaqes: -Expansion potential is limited due to the proximity of a watercourse on the property and high ground water levels. -A sewer analysis is required to determine the systems future capacity and the impact this project would have on the sewer service. -Soils testing done adjacent to the proposed building site indicate mixed conditions. Proper testing must be done once the building location is determined. There may be some site preparation required for the building. -This site was intended for use as a neighbourhood park. This can still occur on the remainder of the site, with considerations for the available terrain. (See Appendix "D") -There would normally be a neighbourhood meeting prior to development of this site to allow input. Time has not allowed this to occur prior to this report, however if it appears as if the project will proceed, a neighbourhood meeting should be held.
Financing: The proposal asks that Regional District of North Okanagan assist with arranging financing through the Municipal Finance Authority. This is similar to what was done with the Vernon Soccer Association with construction of their current facility on the Marshall site. The amount requested in the proposal is $560,000 with debt servicing amortized over 20 years. The North Valley Gymnastics Society would carry this debt.
47 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 A major component of this proposal is confirmation from the Regional District of North Okanagan Finance Department that the funding is in place by the proponents, and that workable debt servicing agreements have been prepared and signed.
4. Operating Agreement: The proposal does not go into a lot of detail on the operation of the (completed) facility. This will need to be discussed in more detail, if the project proceeds. The concept presented in the proposal has Regional District of North Okanagan being the owners of the completed facility and the North Valley Gymnastics Society being the operators.
lf the funding request is successful, a managemenUoperation/construction agreement will need to be drafted up and entered into with the North Valley Gymnastics Society. This agreement should include, but not be limited to; -Confirmation that the Regional District of North Okanagan will be the owner of the completed facility. -Who is responsible for supervision of the construction. -lnsurance coverage on the facility, including who pays the premiums. -The facility would be operated by the North Valley Gymnastics Society. -Events of default and/or termination. -Confirmation of the debt servicing terms and conditions. -Funding allowances for capital replacement items.
Respectfully submitted, Reviewed and endorsed:
Recreation and Culture
Approved for agenda:
Greg$ Betts Administrator
Appendix "A" Site Criteria Grid Appendix "B" Proposal Review Grid. Appendix "C" Kin Race Track Site Appendix "D" R.D.N.O. Site
48 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 o\ Oì sr o I sr APPEND¡X *4" o I oOì SITE CRITERIA FOR N. V. A. C. €d É o Time Availability Site GompaüÞrrrty Topography S¡te Configuration AOJaCent Visual Expansion Zoning VlsUAI Envrronmen€t G.V.S. I SITE Servicing With site Access Land lmpact Potential Exposure Assessment Policy Line # Amenifies Use t{ q 4 5 5 4Ar d KRT 5 2 4 2 2 5 5 FI = 3.81 5 ? 4 4 4 4 2 5 4 43t11 Þr RDNO 5 4 4 o =301 É o Availability: What is the ownership of the site? Can it be easily acquired? 5. Excellent -meets allneeds. No 4 encumbrances. () Site Servicing: Does the site have existing services? lf not, what services need to be added? 4. Good -minorworkrequired. No Are there any challenges with servicing; sewer, water, electrical, gas / propane? major drawbacks. Are there any latecomer bylaws and / or fees? 3. Average -neither favourable nor unfavourable. Compatibility: ls the building compatible with other site amenities that exist? 2. Poor -major cost orwork required to overcome. Topography: What is the layout of the site with respect to elevations? l. Unacceptable -not suitable. How much site preparation would be required for construction? Where is the water level on the site? What are the.soil conditions for building?
Site Access: ls the site easily accessible for vehicles, pedestrian traffic, bikes? ls the site on a current public transit route? ls there a controlled intercection nearby? Does the access go through residential, commercial or industrial areas?
Page I of2 50 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 F{roo Ol I sl, Adjacent Land Use: What is the adjacent land used for; residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, park? o I Oì Visuallmpact: What will the building look like once constructed? Wíll it be compatible with others in the area? o Does it impede current vistas or sight lines? õ(d É Expansion Potential: Does the site have room for expansion of the buildíng and/or parking? o Can services be increased to meet this need? E
$.1 (d it it Zoning: What is the current zoning for the site? ls compâtible? Does need to be changed? F{ 5 Þt VisualExposure: ls the building visible from nearby highways? o É
Environmental: ls the site in an environmentally sensitíve area? Does an assessment need to be done? H (, G.V.S. Policy: What (if any) GVS policies apply? 6001.6 Distribution of facilitíes, pafus and servíces throughout the Greater Vemon area will be based on the following: -The most appropriate physical location -Population -Future growth area (as per OCP's) -G e og rap h i c al di stri b utio n
Time Line: What is the time line for acquiring / construction on the site? Do conditions require pre-loading of the site? Does an environmental assessment need to be done? Do traffie assessments need to be done?
JímlDala20Og/SITE CRITERíA FOR N.V.A.C,
Page2 o12 52 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 cfl Oì ro o sI APPENDIX "B'' o I o\ NORTH VALLEY ATHLETIC CENTRE PROPOSAL o d NAME #of % of total Annual fees # birthday # fun nights # camps per Coaches pay Rental rate per õ per c members Dooulation Þer member oarties / vear Der vear vear hour hour o 2,O10 1.88"/o $15/yr membership 6 perweek Family Drop ln 9 wk summer $10 w/no cerls. $80 per hour ($13 to GBC) All year long Saturdays 6-8pm lzday orweekly $25 top rate includes 1 coach. I Anita Ott, Okanagan Gymnastics Approx. $10.20/hr Camps. $5 each or Full t{ Center (Kelowna), (d $15 per family oqc(Atelus.net. 250-765-0888 F{ 1,4n8 2.O5o/o $2slyr membership I ¡- I per weekend $15 per tamily I wk summer CIT - $7 to $8/hr òilorng òcare 5 ($13 to GBC) $125 per group 1 day&5day $10/hr Groups; ski club, Ut Lisa Palechuk, Gymnastics & Approx. $9.85 /hr $18/hr tramp club, dive o Trampoline Center (Kamloops), $22lhr club, cross training. ú 250-374-6424 $3.50 per kid/visit U Carlene Lewall- Delta 1,418 1.47% $16/yr membersh¡p 5 per weeK ¡s all the no lime available. Varied programs. Min wage start Do not rent out. ($11 to GBc) space available. lxperweek upto $60k per yr. () Gymnastics, Approx.99.50/hr cunenlly open 1 2 5x perweek. ($29/hr) clewall@deltaqvmnastics. com, hrs per day. 9am-12 and I FT coaches 604-943-0460 'l-4m Joanne Dodge, Phoenix 3,031 o.52% $125/yr Competitive 320 per year Pre School D.l. Varied programs. $9.25 to $25 Limited t¡me 2locations, $ 30/yr Recreational I per weekend 2 x per week 2am,2 pm, 1 day $25 to $100 per hr (Vancouver) Gymnastics 3 gyms Approx $12.50/hr 4+4+1 8 or 9 wk summer Plus staff if needed joanne@phoenixqvm , Evening O-1. 604-737-7693 1x per week 452 4.2'lo/o Cariboo Chilcotin Gymnastics & Dance lN ?o Rma'' lOÀ OQht ¡1, 250-398-7331 uuren¡ 1vu O.537o Yr 1 -337 ---+77o/o Yr'1-3 Yr 1-10 North Valley Gymnastics Yr2486 ---+44o/o Yr 2-4 Yr2-12 Yr 3 -590 ---+21Yô Yr 3-5 Yr 3-15 Proposal Yr 4 -715 ---+2'lo/o Y¡ A.-4 Yr 4-2O . From Gvmnastics BC Membershio 200712008
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File No.: 5750.03.02.2009
TO: Greater Vernon Advisory Gommittee FROM: Greater Vernon Water DATE: March 30,2009 SUBJECT: Greater Vernon Water Ut¡l¡ty Rates lmposition Bylaw No 2387, 2009
REGOMMENDATION:
"That it be recommended to the Regional Board that they give three reading and adopt the draft Greater Vernon Water Util$ Rafes lmposition Bylaw Number 2387, 2009.'
ISSUE:
The proposed 2009 financial plan for the Greater Vernon Water Utility is based upon the proposed rates and fees bylaw attached.
DISGUSSION:
Attached for comparison is the 2008 bylaw. The attached proposed Greater Vernon Water Util$ Rafes lmposition Bylaw Number 2387, 2009is based upon: 1. Domestic, industrial, commercial, and institutionalwater rates and fees increase of 5.5%. This is composed oÍ a 3o/o increase to pay for the Master Water Plan, and an expected inflation rate oi 2.5o/o 2. Agricultural rate increase of 2.5% ln addition to the above there are the following changes in the proposed bylaw from the bylaw adopted in 2008.
a) The following were added to the definitions section along with a description of why the change was made. nAgricultural a. Allocation Fee" means fhe fees charged for using water on bona fide agricultural land" was removed to better reflect the actual billing process. ln harmony with the Vernon lrrigation District [VlD] and then the Nortl.r Okanagan . Water Authority policy, the Greater Vernon Water Utility has been charging the allocation fees to all lands with allocation whether it is agricultural land õr nãt, and whether the water is used or not. b. "Allocation Fee Bare Land" means the fee charged to land with allocation and without a domestic unit." c. "Allocation Fee with Domestic Unit" means the fee charged for land with allocation ahd with a Domestic Unit. This fee cannot be negative. i. Properties with allocation and a domestic unit have lhe Domestic Base Fee plus a charge for allocation. This ailocation charge inctudes the 59 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 jt" ¡ t.Jr ,' ' : ' ,\ .. . ¡
amount consigned to the house by VlD. ln effect there was double billing i ,i j', ,, ," - , . l¡ i for the homes. Under the charges for this fee in Schedule "4", the duplicate charge for the home is deducted in the billing calculation by subtracting 0.4 hectares of allocation for the home. This subtraction is only on the calculation of the fee, and the recorded allocation does not change. The attached example demonstrates how this billing was arrived at in 2005. d. "Hemodialysis Consumption Rate" means the price of water per cubic meter that is charged for water used on home hemodialysis on a dedicated water meter in accordance with Schedule "4" of this bylaw." i. Interior Health provides a service to some kidney patients where by they can do their own hemodialysis at home at night. The process uses water to continually flush the system, causing extra expense to the patient. During their meeting of July 17, 2008 the Greater Vernon Services Committee IGVSC] passed the following motion: 1. "That staff work with lnterior Health Authority to measure water used for the home hemodialysis program; 2. That water used forthe home hemodialysis program be charged at 10% of the general water consumption charges; 3. That the cosf of rnsfallíng a credit meter be charged to lnterior Health; and 4. That staff be directed to bring forward a rates and fees amendment bylaw to incorporate the proposed change in rates." e. "Water System Tampering Fee" means the fee the water utility charges for the operation of a water utility valve, door, gate or other appurtenance that was not authorized by the water utility, in accordance with Schedule "A' of this bylaw.
b) The following are the changes to Schedule "4" - Rates a. As noted above domestic, commercial, institutional and industrial rates were increased by 5.5%. Agricultural rates were increased by 2.5% b. Section 1 Allocation Fees: sections a, b ¡nd c names were chanqed as follows: Previous Name Proposed Name Aoricultural Allocation Fee Allocation Fee, Bare Land Allocation Fee. Domestic Unit Minimum Agricultural Allocation Fee Minimum Allocation Fee Minimum Non Aqricultural Fee Minimum Allocation Fee Section 4 e of the old bylaw "Base Fees for each Mobile Home unit in District of Coldstream" was removed. ln 2004 a difference in billing between the District of Coldstream and the remainder of the service area was discovered regarding base fees for mobile homes. The District was charging less. The GVSC directed staff to harmonize the rates over the next few years. ln the third quarter of 2008 the rates harmonized so this clause was not required. d. Section 4 e. Of the new bylaw "Hemodialysis consumption rate $0.08 per cubic mete/'was added to match the direction from the GVSC.
Respectfully submitted, Approved for agenda:
Water Manager Administrator 60 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN BYLAW No. 2387
A bYlaw to imPose rates for the Greater Vernon Regional Water Supply Looal Service Area
WHEREAS Section 796(1) [Generat authority for services] of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C., 1g9ô, Chapter'g29, as amended, and Regulations passed pursuant thereto, states necessary that the Board of a Rägional District may operate any service that the Board considers or desirable for all or part of the regional district;
AND WHEREAS the Regional District has adopted Bylaw No. 1262, being the Regional District of Notth Okanagan - õreater Vemon Regional Water Supply Local Seruice Establishment g,iu* Ño. IZAZi 1994, and amendments mãde thereto, which authorizes the Regional District d impose fees and ch"rg"s for the annual cost of providing water supply and distribution services;
AND WHEREAS Section 803(1) [Options for cost recovery] of the Local Government Act, to states that Section 363 ïmposítiõn of fees and chargesl of the Local Govemment Act applies Regional Dietricts in relation to their services;
AND WHEREAS Seotion 363 [tmposition of fees and chargesl of the Local Govemment Act provides that a Board of a Regional District may, by bylaw, impose a fee or charge payable in iespect of atl or pal:t of a service of the Regional District;
AND WHEREAS the Regional Board is desirous to amend the current rates and/or billing process;
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of the Regionat Distriot of North Okanagan, in open meeting assembled, hereby ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
CITATION uâreater i. This Bylaw may be cited as Vemon Water Utlllty RaÚes lmposltlon Bylaw No,2387,2009',
DEFTN|TTqNS
2, ln this bylaw:
,,After Houn¡ Calt Ouf' means requests for service from the Greater Vemon Water Utility requiring a response after the regular hours of operatlons of the Operating Contractor and/or any time during Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays.
"Agrlcuttural Land" means bona fide agricultural land.
,,Agrlcultural ì/Vater Purchase Fees" means the one i¡me fees to increase the flow rate for bona fide agricultural land.
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,,Allocation Fee, Bare Land" meens the fee charged to land with allocation and without a domestic unit.
,,Altocatlon Fee with Domestlc Unlf' means the fee charged for land with allocation and with a Domestic Unit. This fee cannot be negative.
,,Annual lnterest Rate for Latecomer Gharges" means the interest rate used in the latecomer bYlaw.
,,Appeat for Agricutturat Water Foo" means the fee charged, per lo!, to- change the status of the lot-to bona fide agricultural land. This fee is refundable if the application is successful.
"Bare Land" means land not containing a Domestic Unit,
,,Base Fee,' means the minimum fee forwater supply if no water is used.
..Btlllng Datetr means the date the Utility Bills are sent to the oustomers.
,,Bona flde agrlcultural tand" means land used for agricultural purposes as d_efined by the BC Assissment Ar¡thority, and supplementary criteria approved by the Regional Board from time to time.
,,Bulldlng Permlt Fee" means the one time fee to review building permits if the works require an increase in demand on the GreaterVernon Water Utility.
"C¡ty" means the Corporation of the City of Vernon.
,,Gommercial Non-Potabte Rate" means the rate assessed to commercial users outside of buildings for non-potable purposes as approved by the Regional Board. This rate is not available to new users.
,,Connectod Prlvate Hydrants" means fire hydrants not owned by the Greater Vemon Water Utility but are connected to the water utility.
,,Gonnection Fee" means the one time fee for new customers to connect to the water utility if any Water Development Cost Charge Fee has not been paid for the same lot.
,,Gonoumptlon Gharge" means the volume of water used times the Consumption Rate.
,,Consumption Rate" means the price of water per cubic metre that is charged to propärties with a water connection and water meter in accordance with Schedule "A' of this bylaw.
,,Delcllffe Water Utl¡ity' means the independent water utility on Delcliffe and Cameron Roads.
"Distrlcf' means the Corporation of the District of Coldstream. "Domestlc Fees" means the fees and charges billed to domestic customers.
62 GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 GW\/U Rates.lmpositlon Bvfaw No. 2387.2009 - - P.age 3 ' ,,Domestlc Unlf' means a single residential dwelling, mobile home, rental suite, Ín-law suite and strata unit or plumbed residential or agricultural out-building or other plumbed buildings, including but not limited to commercial and industrial buildings, excluding bona fide agricultural use or bona fide agricultural stock watering. The number of domestic uníts may, at the discretion of the Regional District, be calculated as thírty (80) fixture units or portion thereof as defined by the BC Plumbing Code as amended from time to time.
t,Equivalent Unit" means the equivalent to a domestic unit based on the type of use and number of fixture units in the commercial, institutional or industrial property.
,,Flre Main" means a service that i3 intended for the purpose of providing a supply of water for fire fighting purposes.
,,Fixture Units" means a fixture unit as defined in the British Columbia Plumbing Code, curent editíon, as amended from time to time.
.,Great€r Vernon Water Utlllty" means the water utility created by the Regional District of North Okanagan Greater Vernon Regional Watar Supply Local Service Estabtishment Bylaw No. 1262, 1994, and amendments made thereto.
,,Hemodlatysls Goneumptlon Rate" means the price of water per cubic meter that is charged for water used on home hemodialysis on a dedicated water meter in accordance with Schedule "A'of this bylaw.
,,lndependent Water Ut¡l¡ty" means a water utility other than the Greater Vernon Water Utility.
,'Latecomsr Admlnlstratlon Fee" means the fee the Greater Vernon Water Utility charges to prepare and execute a latecomer bylaw.
"Mtnlmum Allocatlon Fes" means the minimum fee per parcel for land with allocation.
,,Minimum Fee" means the minimum charge added to the base fee in lieu of a smaller Consumption Charge.
,.Minimum Non Agrlcultural Allocatlon Fee" means the mlnimum fee charged for allocation water on property that is not bona fide agricultural land.
"Non Domestlc" means all services that are not used for domestio or agricultural purposes.
"Non Potabls" means not meant for human consumptlon or cleaning.
"Obstructed Meter Rsad" means the water meter could not be read due to some action or inaction of a property owner or occupier.
"Operatlng Contractoy'' means the contractor(s) the Greater Vernon Water Utllity employs to operate the water utility.
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' .,Plan Revlew and lnspectlon Fee" means the one time fee to have the construction plans reviewed, and the construction inspected from time to time by the Greater Vernon Water Ut¡l¡ty.
,,Quartef' means a period of time that is approximately three months long.
,,Reglonat Board" means the Board of Directors of the Regional District of North Okanagan.
,,Reglonal Dlstrtct" means the Regional District of North Okanagan.
,,Regular Season" means the approximate 153 irrigation days from -approximãtelylnlgatlon April*15th to approximately September 15th, as determined by the Greater Vernon Water UtilitY.
,,Shut.o)ff / Turn.On, Mdter ln / Meter Out Fee" means the fee to interrupt or resume water service by means of a shuþoff or turn-on of a water service pipe or to remove or install an existing meter at the request of a customer.
,,Special lrrlgatlon" means inigation outside of the Regular lnigation Season.
,,South Vernon trrigation District" means the independent water utility on Okanagan Avenue and Okanagan Landing Road.
,,Stock Waterlng,, means the use of a water service on bona fide agricultural land solely for the purposã of providing water for livestock during the months of Ootober.through March inclusive.
,,subdlvlslon Applicatlon Fee" means the one time fee to apply for subdivision review.
,.Temporary Fire Hydrant User Fes" means the fees and charges to use a. hydrant ðonneAed to thã water system and that is oharged on a per hydrant, per week or part thereol plus consumPtlon.
,,Truck Fill Station Foes" means the fees charged to use devices provided by the Greater Vernon Water Utility to fill containers.
"Unmetered" meang a water service without a water meter.
,,Uülltles Gollectlon Rolt" means a list of each property served by the water systèm that is liable to a water charge; and which designates the lands as Residential, Commercial, Agricultural, and/or lndicates the water entitlement (allocation).
,,Water Metef, means a device owned by the Greater Vernon Water Utility to measure the quantity of water used by a customer.
,,Water Servlce Appllcatlon Fse" means the one time fee to apply for a waterservice to an existing lot. 'water,servrce Îr:ï:i$'lï,i:ï.î",3i:-"ir::il',i;'Jï'3.Hì:5i:JT.fiïi:; constructed prior to the subdivision, building permit, or other activities on the property.
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,,Water System Tamperlng Fee" means the fee the water utility charges for the operation of a ùater utility valve, ãoor, gate, or other appurtenance that was not authorized by the GreaterVemon Water Utility, in accordancewith Schedule "A'of this bylaw.
RATES
3. (1) Every person being the owner of lands and premises and wh_o's proPgrty is on the Greaiei Vernon Wãter Utility Collection Roll shall pay to the Greater Vernon Water Utllity the rates established for the servlce in accordance with Schedule "A' as attached hereto, and in the manner herein provided.
(2t All accounts shall be rendered to the owner of the lands and premises to which water servlce ls provided.
(3) A Utilities Gollection Roll will be prepared prior to June of each year and be updated from time to time, which will serve as the basis for which the rates described in Schedule'A" wlll apply and be levied for allocation and water use.
(4) Water service rates may be pro-rated for new oonneotions or new construction.
PAYMENT DUE DATES
4. (1) Payment of the Utilities lnvoices outlined in this subsection are due and payable upon issúance of the invoice. A fee of 12% simpte interest per annum will be charged for payments received 30 days afterthe billing date.
(2,) Amounts remaining unpald as at December 31st are deemed to be taxes in arrears and shall be transfened to property taxes.
(3) Where the dates specified in Section 4(1) above fall on a weekend or statutory holiday, thE next business date shallapply.
REPEAL
5.. Bylaw No. 2331, being the "Greater Vernon Water UUfiV Rafes lmposltlon Bylaw No,2331,2008", and all amendlng bylaws thereto, are hereby repealed.
Read a Flr¡t, Second, and THIRD Time this day of , 2009
Reconsldered and ADOPTED this day of , 2009
Chair Corporate Officer
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SGHEDULE "A'attached to and forming part of Bylaw No. 2387, 2009 SCHEDULE ''4" - RATES
Effective January 1, 2009, all customers of the Greater Vernon Water Utlity shall be levied the following rates for water consumption and use:
'1. Allocatlon Fees
a. Allocation Fee, Bare Land $ 52.64 per hectare of allocation per quarter or part
b. Allocation Fee, Domestic Unit $ 52.64 per hectare of allocation over 0.4 hectares per quarter or oart c. Minimum Allocation Fee $ 21.05 oer ouartgr or Þart d. Special lrrigation s 52.64 per hectare per month or part
AgrlculturalWater and Non Agrlcultural Peak Flow Purchase Fees
a. Application Fee $ 200.00 subject to availability b. For each 0.'1 of a hectare allocation or part thereof $ 600.00 subject to availabilitY 0. For each 0.315 litres per second peak flow demand for non $ 600.00 aoriculfural Durþoses
StockWater Fees for Bona Flde Agrlcultural Use
Domestlc FeEs
per a. Base Fee foi each domestic unit $ 29.15 quarter per b. Consumption Rate, added to Base Fee $ 0.84 cubic metre c. Unmetered fee (where metering is NOT possibfe $ 120.36 per quarter as determined by the Regional District) added to Base Fee: d. Unmetered fee where metering lS possible, added to Base Fee: per quarter l. inltial and first quarter afrerwritten warning $ 154.00 or Part ii. second and subsequent quarters afterwritten warning $ 325,00 per quarter or part per e. Hemodlalysls consumption rate $ 0.08 cublc metre
Non Domestlc Fees
a, i. Minimum Fee measuring element 1ô mm and smaller $ 50.69 per quarter or part ii. Minimum Feemeasuringelements 17mmto21 mm $ 60.51 per quarter or part i¡|. Minimum Fee measuring elemenF 22 to 26 mm $ 73.85 per quarter or part iv. Minimum Fee measuring elements 27 to 39 mm $ 136.77 per quarter or part v. Minimum Fee measuring elements 40 to 55 mm $ 152.50 per quarter or part vi. Mlnimum Fee measuring elements 55 to 80 mm ç 422.00 per quarter or part vli. Minlmum FeE measurlng elements 80 to 110 mm $ 593.06 per quarter or part
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'viii. Mlnlmum Fee measuring elements 110 to 160 mm s 762.49 per quarter or part ix. Mlnimum Fee measudng elements over 160 fnm $ 1,046.41 per quarter or part x. Minimum feE where metering is NOT possible as $ 150.00 pgr quartsr or part determined by the Regional District added to base fee b. Base Fee: $ 29.15
c. Consumptlon Rate (Added to Base Fee). s 0.84 per cubic mefe
d. Non Domestlc Non-Potable Consumptlon Rate $ 0.25 per cublc meûe (added to Base Fee, not avallable to new customers) e. Unmetered fee where metering lS possible, added to Base Fee i. initialand first quarter afterwritten warning s 154.00 per quarter or part ii. second and subsequent quarters afterwritten warning s 325.00 per quarter or part
6. Meterlng
AtGMÂ/U COSI a, WaterMEterCost lncluding lnstallation per b, Meter Re-read at Customefs Request $ 20.00 occasþn c. Meter Testing at Customef s Request s 50.00 per occasþn per d. Obstructed Meter Read $ 200.00 occaslon per e. Water Meter Tampering Fee $ 200.00 occaslon
7. Annual Unmetered Flre Maln Rate¡: per a. 50 mm diameterand smaller $ 84.00 annum b. 75 mm dlameter $ 119.00 perannum perannum c. 100 mm diameter $ 153.00 d. 150 mm diameter $ 306.00 perannum e. 200 mm dlameter $ 612.00 per annum t. 250 mm diameter $ 1,224.00 p€r annum g. 300 mm diameter $ 2,¿148.00 Þer annum
8. Flre Ftydnnts
a. 150 mm hydrants $ 166.00 per annum b, 50 mm hydrants $ 83.00 per annum
9. Temporary Flre Hydrant User Fee
a, Connection Fee $ 134.00 per hydrant perweek or part per b. Consumptlon Rate $ 1.17 cublc metre
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10. Flre Hydnnt Feee
a. Application for newfire hYdrant s 50.00 per hydrant plus b. lnstallation of new fire hydrant At actual cost aoollcable overhead c. Use of a hydrant or private connected hydrant without $ 1,000.00 approval d. Fire Hvdrant FlowTest l. FlrstTest $ 330.00 ¡¡. Each Additional test in immEdiate area at the same $ 100,00 time
11. Truck Flll Statlon
per quarter a. Base Fee $ 90.00 per b. Consumption Fee $ 1.17 cubic metre
12. Water Se¡vlce Apptlcatlon Fee for Exlstlng Lots $ 100.00
13. Water Servlce and Other Gonstructlon Fees
a. Domestic Unit $2,800.00 plus water meter (20 mm diameterwith maximum length of 20 metres) At actual cost, plus b. Otherwater services applicable overhead At actual cost, plus c. Service Disconnectlon aoollcable overhead At actualcost, plus d. Other Construction Services aoplicabla overhead
e. Connecfion feE for existing water utilities not managed by the Reqlonal Dlstrict or eilsting bulldings or lots not servicel bv the Greáter Vernoñ Water Utility or additional service to ân existing customerwhers there is no new subdivision andlor building permit being issued. i. Sinole familv dwellinq $2.180.00 oer unit por ii. Multi-family units $1.857.00 un¡t gross' iii. Institutional $ 8.88 per square metre of floor area iv. Commercial I 7.27 per square metre of gross floor area gross v. lndustrial $ 3.63 per square metre of f,oor area
14. ShutOff/Turn-OnlMetertn/MeterOutFee $ 25'00 peruse 15. After Hours Call Out $ 100.00 per occasion 16. AppealforAgrlcutturalWaterFee $ 100.00 ,17 . Subdlvlslon or Devetopment Permlt Appllcatlon Fee $ 300.00 plus $10.00 per Domestic Unit or equlvalent
18. Bulldlng Permlt Revlew $ 150.00 plus $10.00 per Domestic (Applied to Plan Review and lnspection Fee) Unit or equivalent
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19. Plan Revlew and lnsPeotlon Fee Per application, based on Capital Cost of the water portion of project a. On first $100,000 5o/o b. $100,001 to S200,000 4o/o c. $200,001 to $500,000 3o/o d. $500,001to$1,000,000 2o/o e. Above $1,000,000 1o/o (Minimum Fee for plan review and lnspectlon) s 750.00
20. Development Feee
a. Slte inspectlon Fees where plan review and lnspectlon fees $ 50.00 per occasion not charoed per b. Hydraulic Model lnquiry $ 75.00 result t
21. South Vernon lrrlgatlon Dletrlct Fee¡
a, GradeA s 12å.41 Der hectare per hectare b, Gra.lE B $ 133.84 per hectare c. Grade C s 69.70 per d. Grade D $ 39.02 hectare g. Tlõñlãmme- $ 19.09 per pad
22. Delcliffewater utllity Fee $ 55.65 per residence per quarter
23. Latecomer Admin lstration Fee $ 1,000.00
24. Annual lntere¡t Rate for Latecomer Charges 6.Oo/o
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File No.:
TO: Greater Vernon Advisory Committee
FROM: Bill DiPasquale, Project Manager
DATE: March 5,2009
SUBJEGT: Master Water Plan Capital Budget 2009
RECOMMENDATION:
That the following report outlining the proposed work included in the 2009 Master Water Plan ( MWP) capital budget be received by the GreaterVernon Advisory Committee.
ISSUE:
The 2009 MWP capital budget is included in the 2009 budget as proposed by the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) Chief Financial Officer. The budget document does not include a detailed outline of the work included in the MWP capital items, which will be commented upon within this report.
DISGUSSION:
1. Proiect ManaqerAdministration
The proposed budget of $130,000. for this account includes all costs associated with the office of the Project Manager.
2. Prooramfne Manaoement
This account comprises both the MWP project management function provided by Sandwell Engineering Services and the system planning and delivery strategy. The system planning and delivery strategy includes the maintenance and updating of the system water modeling being undertaken by Kerr Wood Leidal and updating of the GIS mapping of the system service area, which is managed by the Greater Vernon Water ( GVW) staff with the assistance of the RDNO lnformation Services Department.
3. Separation Proqramrne
lncluded in this account are the three outstanding system separation initiatives in the MWP. These are the Bella Vista area, the West Swan Lake corridor and the King Edward/Deer CreeULavington areas. These are described individually below.
The work on the Bella Vista area separation was substantially completed in 2005; however, there were a number of isolated areas that were not able to be completed 7L GVAC Regular Agenda 09-04-09 tr¿astef Water Pl¿in 2009 Budget - 2 -
" , b.eçause of service connection isolation and the availability of right-of-ways. Works were Completed in 2008 on Skyview Road, Sunnyview Road and Agnew Road and it was felt that this completed the outstanding service separations. ln the falt of 2008 an attempt was made to dewater the Goose Lake/Duteau irrigation supply mains and positively verify the separation was complete, however another service on Bella Vista Road was located that required separation. This service is very complex and it is foreseen that a cost of approximately $10,000. will be required to effect the separation. This is included as a budget item.
As noted in the past, with the Bella Vista area domestic customers now serviced from the Kalamalka source, the reduction in demand places a strain upon larger pumps in the booster station servicing the residual Goose Lake/Duteau irrigation customers. The pump station will be modified as a charge against the MWP by reducing the size of the pumps. The budget for this change over is $75,000.
With the emphasis on other MWP projects, notably Duteau Creek treatment, little attention has been devoted to the West Swan Lake project. ln the spring of 2007 a study was undertaken of the feasibility of treating the Goose Lake source; this proved to be uneconomic and was not pursued further. ln the latter part of 2007 the RDNO was approached by a developer with a request that the RDNO pursue jointly with the developer the feasibility of an alternate water source for the West Swan Lake corridor. The RDNO agreed to defer its plans but nothing materialized with the developer. The capital budget proposed for 2009 envisages the engagement of a consultant to undertake conceptual options for the West Swan Lake project and complete the detailed designs. As well there will be the requirement for a reservoir in the north end of the system in order to isolate the Goose Lake source from the Duteau source, while at the same time facilitating the recharging of Goose Lake with Duteau waters for peak summer irrigation demands. The budget includes an allowance to attempt to procure a reservoir site in 2009. The project construction work will be scheduled in 2010,
The separation of the King Edward/Deer Creek water source from the treated Duteau Creek source has been identified in the MWP. To meet the objectives of the lnterior Health Authority's ( IHA) wishes and the timing of the commissioning of the new Duteau Creek WTP, it is required that the separation of the King Edward source be completed prior to the spring of 2ü0. The preliminary engineering work has been substantially completed in 2008 and the budget for 2009 includes the detailed engineering designs as well as the construction, which may carry over into 2010. The preliminary estimates indicate that sufficient funds may be available to also include a dedicated irrigation supply main from the new Duteau Creek WTP to the Von Keyserlingk booster station at Whitevale Road and Learmouth Road, within the budget amount.
4. Mission HillWater Treatment Plant
Mission Hill water treatment plant was fully operational in the spring of 2007. The original salt brine tanks for the generation of sodium hypochlorite for disinfection were designed to a much smaller size, consistent with the availability of bulk salt deliveries. Since the plant was placed into operation, bulk salt deliveries are now only available in full tanker truck loads. The budget proposal is to increase the salt brine tank capacity to accommodate larger deliveries. There is also an allowance for the removal of surplus earth left over from the constructíon project.
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5. Kalamalka Lake Pump Station
The Kalamalka Lake pump house upgrading was completed in the fall of 2006 with the upsizing of two of the pumps. After commissioning of the upsized station it was recognized that the operational management of the station would be enhanced if one of the ñew larger pumps was equipped with a variable frequency drive in the electrical control system. Also, to better manage the overflow control from the Mission Hill booster station it was determined that the surge control valve at the pump station could be modified to be synchronized with the Mission Hill booster pumps. The equipment components were procured in 2008 and the budget for 2009 includes an allowance to complete the ínstallations.
6. McMechan Reservoir
The reservoir site was entirely landscaped in the latter half of 2008. The budget for 2009 is a carry over from the 2008 budget to construct a manually operated interconnection between the primary Kalamalka source and the Duteau source, to be used only in the event of a failure or interruption in the Kalamalka source.
7. Mains. Miscellaneous Bulk lnfrastructure
There was an allocation in the original MWP of funds to undertake a number of distribution system improvements to upgrade the hydraulic performance of the system. A number of projects were identified in a system modelling initiative in 2004. The projects with the most benefit have been recognized in past upgrades. The two main upgrades that are included in the 2009 budget are the last ones with a higher priority as identified in the 2004 modelling. They had been scheduled for 2008 but were deferred. The two projects included are: . 450mm upgrade Vernon - 25th Ave. from 15th St. to lane between 17th St. and lBth st. . 300mm upgrade Vernon - 3gth Ave. from 23'd St. to 26th St. plus a short length on Pleasant Valley Rd.
8. Duteau Creek Water Treatment Plant
The general contract to construct the new water treatment plant for $22,309,350. lncluding GST was awarded to Maple Reinders lnc. and construction commenced at the end of February, 2009. The budget includes the anticipated cash flow needs of $14 M to meet the construction progress claims for the balance of 2009. The budget also includes the following: ¡ The cost of procurement of RDNO supplied equipment, $1.5 M. . The estimated cost of resident construction engineering inspection, management and testing services, $0.5 M. o The estimated cost of an engineering conceptual assessment of the provision of filtration for the Duteau WTP to meet the wishes of lHA, $100,000.
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