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TOWN OF GOLDEN
Regular Open Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Town Hall, 810 9th Avenue S., Golden, BC Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. LATE ITEMS
3. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
3.A. Adoption of Meeting Agenda THAT the Regular Open Council meeting agenda for October 8, 2019 be adopted.
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
6 - 12 4.A. Minutes of the Regular Open Council Meeting held September 17, 2019 for adoption THAT the Minutes of the Regular Open Council Meeting held September 17, 2019 be adopted. Regular Open Council - 17 Sep 2019 - Minutes - Pdf
5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
6. DELEGATIONS
There are no delegations scheduled for this meeting.
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7. CORRESPONDENCE
13 - 36 7.A. External Correspondence
THAT the items of external correspondence be received.
BC Hydro - Community Relations Annual Report Kootenay Joan Dolinsky, Wildsight Golden - Water Bottling letter WG to TOG Laura Dick - Disqualification from Holding Elected Office Sally Hammond - Commercial Water Bottling Trevor Hamre - Golden Environmental List of Demands Village of Salmo - Resolution Regarding Fostering Transportation Network Services in Small Communities BC Hydro - Community Relations Annual Report Kootenay Joan Dolinsky, Wildsight Golden - Water Bottling letter WG to TOG Laura Dick - Disqualification from Holding Elected Office Sally Hammond - Commercial Water Bottling Trevor Hamre - Golden Environmental List of Demands Village of Salmo - Resolution Regarding Fostering Transportation Network Services in Small Communities
7.B. Internal Correspondence
There are no items of internal correspondence to receive.
37 - 38 7.C. Outgoing Correspondence
THAT the items of outgoing correspondence be acknowledged.
Correspondence from Mayor Oszust to Lindsey Cox re: regarding Short Term Vacation Rentals Correspondence from Mayor Oszust to James Umpherson, Integrated Economic Solutions Inc. re: Subject Appeal and Application for Review of CED Contract LTR MYR 2019-09-18 Response to Cox STR Letter LTR MYR 2019-09-18 Response to IES CED Contract Review
8. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL
8.A. Council Reports
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39 - 40 8.B. Councillor Manuel's Report Councillor Manuel Report
9. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
9.A. Committee Reports
There are no committee reports for Council's consideration.
10. REPORTS FROM STAFF
There are no staff reports for Council's consideration.
11. BYLAWS
41 - 42 11.A. Town of Golden Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1417, 2019 – TLA Motorsports for adoption THAT Town of Golden Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1417, 2019 – TLA Motorsports be adopted. Bylaw No. 1417, 2019 ToG Zoning Amendment - TLA Motorsports FOR ADOPTION
12. NEW BUSINESS
4 12. Notice of Motion by Councillor Moss 3 A. https://www.csrd.bc.ca/sites/default/files/news/2019/2019%20September%20Bottle%20Wate r%20motion.pdf
WHEREAS water is an essential resource upon which all life, including all ecosystems and all local communities depend, AND WHEREAS water is a public heritage and a public trust for present and future generations and access to water must not be compromised, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to research cost of purchase and install, as well as potential funding opportunities, for residential water metering and report back to council in time for budget deliberations. Notice of Motion by Councillor Moss
44 - 50 12.B. EV Readiness - Councillor Adams https://pluginbc.ca/city-of-burnaby-ev-ready-requirement/ THAT Council direct staff to provide Council with a bylaw implementation plan to require scalable, appropriate, and achievable states of EV readiness in future residential developments in the
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12.C. Climate Caucus Appointment - Councillor Adams www.climatecaucus.ca
THAT Council appoint Councillor Adams as its Council Liaison to the Climate Caucus.
13. QUESTION PERIOD
13.A. Members of the gallery are welcome to ask questions of council associated only with issues dealt with on the agenda, and that address policy or determinations made by council. Questions of an operational or administrative nature suited for staff may be referred to staff directly at the meeting or in the judgement of the Mayor, deferred for discussion between the questioner and staff at a separate time and place. The Mayor shall reserve the right to limit the number and type of questions and discussion.
14. RECESS TO CLOSED MEETING
14.A. Recess to Closed Meeting THAT pursuant to Section 90.(1) of the Community Charter, the meeting be closed to the public on the basis that the subject matter of all agenda items to be considered related to matters listed under Section 90.(1)(b) personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered for a municipal award or honour, or who has offered to provide a gift to the municipality on condition of anonymity.
15. RECONVENE OPEN MEETING
15.A. Reconvene Open Meeting
THAT the Regular Open Council meeting be reconvened.
16. REPORTS FROM CLOSED MEETING
17. ADJOURNMENT
THAT there being no further business of the Regular Open Council meeting, it be adjourned.
18. COUNCIL PRIORITIES
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TOWN OF GOLDEN
Minutes of the Regular Open Council Meeting held September 17, 2019 at 1:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, 810 9th Avenue S., Golden, BC
Present: Mayor Oszust Councillor Adams Councillor Barlow Councillor Hambruch Councillor Leigan Councillor Manuel (via video conference) Councillor Moss
In Attendance: Mr. Wilsgard, Chief Administrative Officer Ms. Thoss, Manager of Legislative Services Mr. Cochran, Manager of Operations Mr. Armstrong, Manager of Development Services Mr. Petrovics, Manager of Recreation Services Ms. Brown, Deputy Chief Financial Officer Ms. Saville, Communications Official
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Oszust called the Regular Open Council meeting to order at 1:15 p.m.
2. LATE ITEMS
2.A. Notice of Motion by Councillor Moss re: Residential Water Metering
Moved by Councillor Leigan, Seconded by Councillor Hambruch 19-249 THAT the Notice of Motion brought forward by Councillor Moss regarding residential water metering BE ADDED to the agenda under New Business. Carried Unanimously
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3. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
3.A. Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Moved by Councillor Moss, Seconded by Councillor Adams 19-250 THAT the Regular Open Council meeting agenda for September 17th, 2019 BE ADOPTED as amended. Carried Unanimously
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
4.A. Minutes of the Regular Open Council Meeting held September 3rd, 2019 for adoption
Moved by Councillor Hambruch, Seconded by Councillor Moss 19-251 THAT the Minutes of the Regular Open Council Meeting held September 3rd, 2019 BE ADOPTED. Carried Unanimously
4.B. Minutes of the Public Hearing held September 3rd, 2019
Moved by Councillor Barlow, Seconded by Councillor Adams 19-252 THAT the Minutes of the Public Hearing held September 3rd, 2019 BE RECEIVED. Carried Unanimously
5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
There were no business arising from the minutes.
6. DELEGATIONS
There were no delegations scheduled for this meeting.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
7.A. External Correspondence
Moved by Councillor Adams, Seconded by Councillor Moss 19-253 THAT the items of external correspondence BE RECEIVED.
Anna Urban - Golden Key lnvestments Group's Water Bottling Proposal Cathy Williams - Resolution B153 at UBCM 2019 Ian Blanchard - Proposed Water Bottling Plant in Golden James A. Umpherson, Integrated Economic Solutions - Subject Appeal and Application for Review of CED Contract Lindsey Cox - Proposed bylaw for short term vacation rentals Mr. and Mrs. Clapperton - Proposed Water Bottling Plant in Golden
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Tourism Golden - STR delegation follow up UBCM Resolution - Fostering Transportation Network Services in Small Communities Village of Burns Lake - Letter to UBCM - VBL Resolution Zoey Lowe - Letter Regarding GKG's Proposal Carried Unanimously
7.B. Internal Correspondence
Moved by Councillor Hambruch, Seconded by Councillor Barlow 19-254 THAT the item of internal correspondence BE RECEIVED.
Memorandum from Ms. Alysha Saville, Communications Official "Kicking Horse River Dike Improvement Project Engagement" Carried Unanimously
7.C. Outgoing Correspondence
There were no items of outgoing correspondence to acknowledge.
8. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL
8.A. Council Reports
The members reported on community and municipal events they attended since the last Regular Open Council meeting.
9. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
9.A. Committee Reports
There were no committee reports for Council's consideration.
10. REPORTS FROM STAFF
10.A. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
10.A.a) Phase 4 Kicking Horse Canyon Project Update
Project staff to give update:
• Murray Tekano, Project Director (MoTI) • Art McClean, Operations Manager (MoTI) • Tim Stevens, Lead Engineer, Owner’s Engineer team (WSP)
Ms. Lindsay Parker, Senior Project Manager update Council on the Kicking Horse Canyon Project: Phase4. Ms. Parker gave a project overview, presented project objectives and technical challenges, and informed Council of the activities to date.
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She also presented the consultation and engagement strategies, the traffic management plans, and their plans moving forward.
10.B. FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
10.B.a) Permissive Tax Exemptions 2020
Moved by Councillor Adams, Seconded by Councillor Moss 19-255 THAT based on the September 17th, 2019 report Permissive Tax Exemptions 2020, from the Deputy CFO, Council DISCUSS and CONSIDER giving first, second, and third readings to “Town of Golden 2020 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1419, 2019”. Carried Unanimously
10.C. OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
10.C.a) Downtown Plaza Revitalization Planning
Moved by Councillor Moss, Seconded by Councillor Adams 19-256 THAT based on the September 17th, 2019 report from the Manager of Operations, Downtown Plaza Revitalization Planning, Council APPROVE contribution funding of up to $2,000 to be funded from the Revite Maintenance operating budget. Carried Unanimously
10.D. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
10.D.a) Canyon Creek Cannabis
The Mayor opened the floor for public comment. No comments were made by the public.
Moved by Councillor Leigan, Seconded by Councillor Hambruch 19-257 THAT based on the September 17th, 2019 Staff Report submitted by the Manager of Development Services/Planner, Council recommends approval by the Liquor Cannabis and Regulation Branch for Canyon Creek Medical Cannabis Inc. DBA as Canyon Creek Cannabis’ application for a Non-Medical Cannabis License (Job #002157) to operate a Cannabis Retail business at Unit C 828 10th Ave S in Golden BC; AND THAT Council confirms it has taken into consideration the proposed location, general impact to the community, and any views presented by residents in writing and in person as applicable; AND FURTHER THAT this recommendation is based upon the application meeting the terms and conditions set by Council’s corporate policy Applications from the Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch. Carried Unanimously
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10.D.b) Quartz Creek Cannabis
The Mayor opened the floor for public comment. No comments were made by the public.
Moved by Councillor Leigan, Seconded by Councillor Moss 19-258 THAT based on the September 17th, 2019 Staff Report submitted by the Manager of Development Services/Planner, Council recommends approval by the Liquor Cannabis and Regulation Branch for 1189004 B.C. Ltd. DBA Quartz Creek Cannabis’ application or a Non-Medical Cannabis License (Job #002207) to operate a Cannabis Retail business at 616 8th Ave N in Golden BC; AND THAT Council confirms it has taken into consideration the proposed location, general impact to the community, and any views presented by residents in writing and in person as applicable; AND FURTHER THAT this recommendation is based upon the application meeting the terms and conditions set by Council’s corporate policy Applications from the Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch. Carried Unanimously
10.D.c) Application for Floodplain Exemption - Laures
Moved by Councillor Leigan, Seconded by Councillor Moss Opposed by Councillor Hambruch 19-259 THAT per the September 17th, 2019 staff report Application for Floodplain Exemption - Laures received from the Manager of Development Services/Planner, Council GRANT an exemption to the Floodplain Management Bylaw No. 963, 1995 under Section 524 of the Local Government Act allowing the issuance of a building permit to construct a foundation with habitable basement space or secondary suite for the existing home in the floodplain at 1201 10th Ave S - Lot 9, 10 and 11 Block 22 Section 12 Township 27 Range 22 West Of The 5th Meridian Kootenay District Plan 469 (PIDs 012-490-423, 012-490-482, and 012-490-458); AND THAT the exemption BE GRANTED in recognition of the recommendations contained in the report of Warren Vaile, P. Eng of W. Vaile Engineering & Design Ltd. and the Ministry of Environment Flood Hazard Area Land Use Management Guidelines; AND FURTHER THAT the exemption be SUBJECT TO the applicant registering a floodplain covenant on the subject property under Section 219 of the Land Title Act (which includes the engineer’s updated reports) saving the Town of Golden harmless and releasing the Town of all notable risks and liabilities and requiring that the owner comply with the engineer’s mitigation measures prior to the Building Official’s issuance of a building permit. Carried
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10.E. FIRE RESCUE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
10.E.a) Purchase of new SCBAs and Air Cylinders
Moved by Councillor Moss, Seconded by Councillor Adams 19-260 THAT based on the August 20th, 2019 report from the Deputy Fire Chief, Purchase of New SCBAs and Air Cylinders, Council AUTHORIZE staff to award the supply of SCBAs and Air Cylinders to Rocky Mountain Phoenix for an estimated cost of $221,549 plus freight and taxes; AND THAT Council APPROVE 2019 general capital and operating budget amendments as follows: general capital expenditure of $254,704 to be funded by borrowing proceeds for the same amount; general operating principal ($15,444) and interest expenses ($3,319) payments for total of$18,763 which will be funded by the general operating surplus; AND FURTHER THAT Council APPROVE the incorporation of the remaining payments totaling $262,682 for the years 2020-2024 into next five year financial plan to be funded by a combination of municipal taxes or decrease in services. Carried Unanimously
11. BYLAWS
11.A. Town of Golden Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1417, 2019 – TLA Motorsports for second and third readings
Moved by Councillor Leigan, Seconded by Councillor Adams 19-261 THAT Town of Golden Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1417, 2019 – TLA Motorsports BE GIVEN second and third readings. Carried Unanimously
11.B. Town of Golden 2020 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1419, 2019 for first, second, and third readings
Moved by Councillor Leigan, Seconded by Councillor Barlow 19-262 THAT Town of Golden 2020 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1419, 2019 BE GIVEN first, second, and third readings. Carried Unanimously
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.A. Notice of Motion by Councillor Moss re: Residential Water Metering
Moved by Councillor Barlow, Seconded by Councillor Adams 19-263 THAT Council RECEIVE the Notice of Motion brought forward by Councillor Moss regarding residential water metering. Carried Unanimously
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12.B. Canadian Fresh Water Alliance Delegation Follow up
Moved by Councillor Adams, Seconded by Councillor Moss 19-264 THAT Council DIRECT staff to work with Dr. Luttermann to develop a policy similar to the Sunshine Coast Regional District's regarding extraction of groundwater for commercial water bottling for Council's consideration in February 2020. Carried
12.C. Tourism Golden Delegation Follow up
Mr. Phil Armstrong, Manager of Development Services provided information on actions taken to date, and he presented the future course of action based on previous direction from Council.
12.D. Golden Landfill Discussion
The topic was discussed by Council.
13. QUESTION PERIOD
There were five people in gallery attendance that spoke on issues of importance to them.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Moss, Seconded by Councillor Leigan 19-265 THAT there being no further business of the Regular Open Council meeting, it be adjourned. Carried Unanimously
THE REGULAR OPEN COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNED AT 3:20 P.M.
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East Kootenay Community Relations September 2019 2019 Annual Report
A transmission line in Cranbrook.
Upgrades to Fernie Substation ready to serve the community for decades
In November 2018, BC Hydro celebrated the completion of This project was completed in partnership with the Ktunaxa a $27.5 million upgrade of the Fernie Substation to meet the Nation Council. The Ktunaxa Nation-owned Nupqu growing electricity needs of the area over the next 30 years. Development Corporation provided project management, environmental monitoring, skilled labour, procurement, The substation was originally built in the early 1970s and and occupational first aid and safety services. was reaching capacity, so the upgrades and expansion will allow BC Hydro to continue to provide clean, reliable power. Following consultation with the City of Fernie, including review and approval of the proposed aesthetics by their Construction on the Fernie Substation began in 2016. Design Panel Review Committee, we enhanced the look Project work included building a new control building, of the substation with landscaping and design accents installing an additional transformer and distribution feeder, consistent with Fernie’s downtown heritage theme. adding new and improved technology, and replacing the substation’s wooden poles with new steel structures.
A ribbon cutting for Fernie Substation was held in November 2018 and we were joined by representatives from the Ktunaxa Nation, the City The new Fernie Substation is expected to meet the electricity needs of of Fernie, the Regional District of East Kootenay and the Kootenay East Fernie for the next 30 years. MLA’s office.
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Message from Chris O’Riley, President
BC Hydro is pleased to share our Community Relations annual report detailing some of our work in your region. We’re proud to serve communities and their elected Quick Facts representatives in all parts of the province. PROVINCE-WIDE:
We know that affordable, reliable and clean electricity is 4 million customers
vital to British Columbia’s economic prosperity and our Electricity is delivered quality of life. BC Hydro continues to invest approximately through a network of: $3 billion per year to upgrade aging assets and build new ○○79,000 infrastructure to ensure our system is there to support kilometres of British Columbia’s growing population and economy. transmission and distribution lines At the same time, we have an important responsibility to keep electricity rates affordable ○○over 300 substations for our customers. To support this goal, we worked with the Province to complete Phase 1 ○○1 million plus utility of the Comprehensive Review of BC Hydro and developed a new five-year rates forecast poles to keep electricity rates low and predictable over the long term. We’ve also continued to Capital investments of enhance the affordability programs we provide to our customers, and will continue to focus approximately $3 billion on making it easier for our customers to do business with us. a year
We’re working with the Province on Phase 2 of the Comprehensive Review to ensure that EAST KOOTENAY BC Hydro is well-positioned to maximize opportunities flowing from shifts taking place in DAMS AND the global and regional energy sectors, technological change and climate action. Phase 2 will GENERATING also focus on BC Hydro’s role in implementing electrification initiatives critical toCleanBC , STATIONS: the Province’s plan to reach its 2030 climate targets through reduction of greenhouse gas Aberfeldie emissions in transportation, buildings and industry. 25 megawatts
Inside this report, you’ll find many examples of how we’re working with your communities. Elko not currently generating As you know, we don’t just sell electricity. We work closely with you on a daily basis to electricity address a wide range of topics from infrastructure planning, reservoir water levels and planned outages, to new initiatives like LED streetlight conversions and readying your Spillimacheen not currently generating communities for electric vehicles by installing charging infrastructure. This report also electricity includes some important indicators of how we’re doing in providing you with reliable power.
In the East Kootenay region, we’ve been improving reliability in Moyie by upgrading equipment in the community, and interconnecting Moyie and Cranbrook. As well, we’re undertaking a project in the Elk Valley to upgrade our telecommunications equipment at three stations, which will allow us to better control operations remotely.
With our operations extending to every corner of the province, we’re proud to consider ourselves not just service providers, but also members of your communities. If you have any questions, please contact our Community Relations representatives in your region. We’d be pleased to help.
Sincerely,
Chris O’Riley President & CEO BC Hydro
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Site C Update: Starting 5th Year New BC Hydro installed of Construction fast-charging EV stations Site C will be a third dam and hydroelectric generating By January 2020 there will be more than 80 BC Hydro- station on the Peace River in northeast B.C. Construction installed fast-charging EV stations that can charge most started over four years ago in July 2015 and the project is vehicles to 80% in 30 to 40 minutes. We began installing expected to be completed in 2024. the stations in 2012 with support from the provincial and federal governments and in partnership with municipalities, During the fourth year of construction, activities accelerated regional districts and private businesses throughout the substantially, particularly the roller-compacted concrete province. placement work on the powerhouse buttress and the activities required in advance of river diversion in 2020. The The new network supports EV drivers travelling from the project expanded into new work areas, including Highway Lower Mainland to Prince George, Ucluelet to the Alberta 29 site preparation and construction, clearing the future border, and south to the U.S. border. Over 96% of reservoir area and transmission line construction. BC Hydro’s charging stations are located within 300 metres of a major road or highway corridor and around 80% are The project reached several milestones in late 2018 and conveniently located within 50 metres of services, food or 2019, including: shopping. To learn more, please select bchydro.com/ev. ○○ the roller-compacted concrete buttress for the Site C Later this year, the website will have information about powerhouse was completed in October 2018 and home and workplace charger incentives. powerhouse construction is well underway There are now over 26,000 electric vehicles on the road in ○○ work began on the earthfill dam B.C. and BC Hydro predicts by 2030, that the number will ○○ the excavation of both river diversion tunnels is nearing rise to over 350,000. About 98% of the electricity we completion, with concrete lining work in progress generate comes from clean and renewable resources, which means making the switch to an electric vehicle will help ○○ more than 50 towers were raised along the reduce emissions. 75-kilometre-long transmission line corridor between the Site C substation and Peace Canyon substation In this region, the Accelerate Kootenays initiative has ○○ reservoir clearing commenced, as did Highway 29 facilitated the installation of 14 fast-charging stations, realignment construction creating a base network across our main highway corridors. This year, the final two fast-charging stations were launched BC Hydro also delivered on several commitments in the in Field and Rogers Pass, joining stations in Cranbrook, region this year. We continued to provide grants to support Jaffray, Sparwood, Canal Flats, Radium Hot Springs, Golden, non-profit organizations in the Peace region through the Creston, Salmo, Castlegar, Christina Lake, Greenwood and Generate Opportunities (GO) Fund, advanced our $20 Revelstoke. million Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund and opened 50 affordable housing units in Fort St. John.
For more information on Site C, please select sitecproject.com.
An electric vehicle uses the fast-charging station in Cranbrook, the The Site C spillways excavation (foreground), powerhouse and main first of 14 installed in the Kootenays through the Accelerate Kootenays service bay, looking upstream, in July 2019. initiative.
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Columbia River Treaty negotiations
Negotiations between Canada and the U.S. on modernizing The Government of B.C. continues to engage with Columbia the Columbia River Treaty began in May 2018. There have Basin residents as negotiations progress. It is a priority for been eight rounds of negotiations so far, with the latest the Province to ensure Basin residents are heard and see round taking place September 10 and 11, 2019 in their input reflected in a modernized Treaty. This process Cranbrook, B.C. Negotiators from both countries come began with the 2012-2013 public consultation during the together approximately every two months to discuss the Treaty Review. Since then, the Government of B.C. and the future of the Treaty. federal government have been connecting regularly with the Columbia River Treaty Local Governments’ Committee and Global Affairs Canada is leading the negotiations for the Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee to ensure Canada. B.C. is part of the Canadian negotiating team. The Basin community interests continue to be part of Treaty Department of State is leading negotiations for the U.S. discussions. The federal government announced on April 26, 2019 that The B.C. Government held 10 community meetings in 2018 Canadian Columbia Basin Indigenous Nations will be to provide an update on negotiations and seek input on key participating as observers at Canada-U.S. negotiations. issues that residents feel should be considered during Representatives of the Ktunaxa, Okanagan (Syilx), and negotiations. A summary report on those meetings is Secwepemc Nations are now present in the negotiating available on B.C.’s Columbia River Treaty website. The room and observe negotiations between Canada and the Government of B.C. has since been seeking ways to U.S. They are also full participants in the break-out sessions potentially address some of the issues raised by residents. with Canada and B.C. during the course of the negotiation Another round of community meetings will be held meetings. The B.C. Government, Government of Canada throughout the Basin in the fall of 2019, dates to be confirmed. and Indigenous Nations have been working closely since February 2018 to collaborate on developing negotiating Visit the B.C. Columbia River Treaty website positions and options. engage.gov.bc.ca/columbiarivertreaty or follow the Columbia River Treaty on Facebook and Twitter to stay informed.
Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chrystia Freeland, with B.C. Minister Katrine Conroy, representatives of the Ktunaxa, Okanagan (Syilx) and Secwepemc Nations, and members of the Canadian Columbia River Treaty negotiating team in Castlegar, B.C., April 2019.
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Regional information
Capital projects
MOYIE DISTRIBUTION IMPROVEMENTS ELK VALLEY TELECOM AND SWITCHYARD PROJECTS This summer, we carried out an improvement We’re making improvements to telecommunications project for customers equipment in the Elk Valley this year. A project at Natal living in Moyie, south Substation in Sparwood, Morrissey Ridge microwave station of Cranbrook. We’ve south of Fernie, and a remote mountaintop location upgraded equipment northwest of Sparwood will improve communications in Moyie, and between our facilities in the East Kootenay, and our central interconnected Moyie operations centre in the Lower Mainland. and Cranbrook. The project includes installing a new microwave tower Before the project at Natal Substation, extending the height of the microwave began, a distribution tower at Morrissey Ridge, and upgrading a passive reflector line that ran south we have purchased from Telus. We’re also upgrading from Cranbrook along equipment in the control buildings at Natal and Morrissey
Highway 3 ended in BC Hydro crews and a crane operator Ridge. Lumberton. This year, install a new pole beside Highway It’s a $6.5 million project that addresses telecom deficiencies we extended the line by 3 south of Cranbrook, part of a line extension linking Cranbrook and Moyie. and helps us meet Western Electricity Coordinating Council four kilometres to meet requirements. the Moyie distribution line near Swansea Bridge. Construction began in April, and A second project at Natal Substation is in the design stage. the line extension was completed in July, ahead of schedule The Natal Switchyard Project will rebuild the switchyard and under budget. at the substation to replace end-of-life equipment and improve voltage connections in the station. We’re currently The project improves reliability in Moyie by upgrading identifying design options and you can expect to hear equipment in the community, and by interconnecting Moyie more about this project as it advances. and Cranbrook. Completion of this new section of line provides switching capability between our Moyie and Steeples substations.
Telecom upgrades at Natal Substation in Sparwood will add a 12-metre- The new section of distribution line extending from Cranbrook meets the high microwave tower, as well as upgrading equipment in the control Moyie system, just beyond the crossing of Moyie River at Swansea Bridge. building (pictured).
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SPILLIMACHEEN VOLTAGE CONVERSION
Starting this fall, we’re replacing equipment and poles on a distribution line between Radium and Parson. We’re upgrading 50 transformers and replacing or reframing 140 poles. The project will swap all 12 kilovolt (kV) equipment for 25 kV equipment.
After the upgrades, the distribution line will be fed from Radium and Parson substations and we’ll decommission Spillimacheen Substation, which is located at the Spillimacheen Dam.
High school students in the Elk Valley were given hands-on safety Cranbrook power line technicians hosted a bucket truck ride during training in Sparwood in May. Project Heavy Duty shows students how Sam Steele Days in Cranbrook. to safely operate equipment by mentoring with equipment operators.
Supporting communities
Trees and vegetation management
Our electrical system is complex and highly efficient, with over 79,000 kilometres of overhead transmission and distribution power lines throughout the province. Managing trees and plants around these lines is important for safety and service reliability.
Our vegetation management team regularly inspects trees and other tall vegetation growing under or adjacent to our overhead system to identify potential problems. Tall, diseased or dead trees can fall or grow into power lines, causing electrical outages.
Vegetation management contractors – we employ professional arborists and foresters that follow strict environmental guidelines – prune or remove trees and vegetation in areas where the lines may be impacted. What’s more, when an area experiences reliability issues, we assess the local distribution lines for potential tree-related causes. Even with a proactive management program, more than half of all outages in B.C. are caused by trees. For more information, please select bchydro.com/trees.
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Community ReGreening Program
Our Community ReGreening Program helps fund urban tree planting that’s related to visual aesthetics and environmental enhancements. We pay for seedlings, medium and large trees in cities and towns across B.C. Over the past 20 years, we’ve funded the planting of more than 300,000 trees.
We partner with local communities and Tree Canada to help make sure appropriate trees are planted around power lines, while enhancing open spaces. The program is intended for small-scale community projects and is open to local governments served by BC Hydro. All applications need to be received by January 31, to be eligible for funding within The City of Cranbrook received a $3,500 Community ReGreening grant in 2018 to plant 38 trees at Idlewild Lake Park. Pictured, left to right: the same year. For more information, please select Mark Krahn, BC Hydro Vegetation Maintenance Coordinator; Dee bchydro.com/regreening. Williamson, Heather Gemmell, Mathew Pocock, Haley Rutten, Kelly Quinn and Sarah Wimmer, City of Cranbrook. In 2018-2019, successful applications included:
Community Project Funding
Cranbrook Idlewild Lake Park planting $3,500
Fernie Fernie rink construction $4,000 park rehabilitation and beautification
Invermere Columbia Valley Centre $5,000 beautification
Kimberley Spray park tree planting $4,000
Radium Hot Stanley Street EV charging $2,320 Springs station beautification
Regional Columbia Valley landfill $3,000 District greening of East The District of Invermere planted 35 trees at the Columbia Valley Centre Kootenay in 2018, with help from a $5,000 Community ReGreening grant from BC Hydro. Pictured, left to right: Dave Meadows, Peter Von Niessen, Rory Hromadnik and Stacey Harrison, District of Invermere, with Krista Ohman-Relph, BC Hydro.
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Beautification fund – Fish & Wildlife Compensation new information Program
BC Hydro’s Beautification Fund provides financial assistance The Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) is a to municipal governments for conversion of overhead partnership of BC Hydro, the B.C. Government, Fisheries service to underground facilities to enhance and improve the and Oceans Canada, First Nations, and public stakeholders, use of public spaces. to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife in watersheds impacted by BC Hydro dams. Select bchydro.com/beautification for more information and to apply. Applications must be submitted by September 30 In the East Kootenay, the Upper Kootenay Ecosystem to be considered for the following year. Enhancement Plan (UKEEP) helped conserve and enhance fish, wildlife and ecosystems in the upper Kootenay River watershed, including Koocanusa Reservoir. The five-year Decorative Wrap Grant Program – plan was initiated in 2013 and funded by the Columbia Basin new information Trust. 2018-2019 marks year five of the FWCP’s partnership Our Decorative Wrap Grant Program provides financial agreement with the Trust to fund UKEEP projects. assistance to municipal governments looking to improve the Under UKEEP, 63 fish and wildlife projects have been visual aesthetics of a neighbourhood by installing decorative funded with an investment of $2.9 million. Applicants wraps on BC Hydro-owned pad-mounted equipment have leveraged an additional $3.1 million for a total project boxes. Eligible applicants can receive grant funding of $350 investment of approximately $6 million. or $700 per unit, depending on the size of the equipment box to be wrapped. Projects funded this year included developing a burbot conservation strategy, restoring habitats impacted by The application closing date for each year is September 30. recreation use, restoring grasslands and open forests at For more information, please select bchydro.com/wrap. Tobacco Plains, supporting endangered whitebark pine, and monitoring kokanee populations in Koocanusa Reservoir.
Since 1995, the FWCP’s Columbia Region has invested more than $100 million in local fish and wildlife projects. To learn more and see a list of projects in the region, please select fwcp.ca.
Did you know?
The FWCP is funded annually by BC Hydro. The FWCP directs those funds towards priority actions across its three regions to fulfill its mission and work towards its vision of thriving fish and wildlife populations in watersheds that are functioning and sustainable.
Example of a decorative wrap on our pad-mounted equipment.
FWCP helped fund a burbot conservation strategy in the East Kootenay in 2018-2019. Photo credit: iStock, Scubaluna.
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Grants-in-lieu
We pay net property tax and grant payments to local governments. The grant program is a provincial government initiative and the amounts paid are determined under the current legislation. Listed below are the grants paid to each community in the East Kootenay region as of June 30, 2019.
Municipality/District School Grants Other Total Taxes* Taxes Payments
Village of Canal Flats $15,874.32 $10,814.77 $1,028.00 $ 27,717.0 9
City of Cranbrook $145,234.26 $320,486.08 0 $465,720.34
Regional District of East Kootenay 0 $82,213.00 0 $82,213.00
District of Elkford $41,284.32 $190,117.64 0 $231,401.96
City of Fernie $89,850.52 $144,439.27 $351.00 $234,640.79
Town of Golden $73,951.66 $140,878.36 $1,328.60 $216,158.62
District of Invermere $16,526.40 $60,696.33 0 $77,222.73
City of Kimberley $50,664.76 $69,835.84 0 $120,500.60
Village of Radium Hot Springs $27,779.40 $53,884.72 0 $81,664.12
District of Sparwood $244,058.76 $269,385.80 0 $513,444.56 * Local governments collect school taxes which are then forwarded to the provincial government to help fund school districts.
Community grants
By providing power to the people and businesses of this province, we provide an essential and important service. We also believe in doing more than that: we offer two types of grants to support non-profit organizations and registered charities that are making a difference in their communities. This year, we supported nearly 100 community-based projects across every region of the province.
Our grants are given out in three focus areas: building the workforce of tomorrow, safety education, and developing smart energy ideas. When planning for your project, please keep in mind that our grants have set criteria and application deadlines. To learn more, please select bchydro.com/grants.
Some of the organizations that we supported in the region this year include:
Organization Project Community Grant
Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network Wild Voices for Kids East Kootenay $10,000
Mainstreams Environmental Society Climate and Water Primer East Kootenay $5,000
Columbia Outdoor School Get STEMulated East Kootenay $5,000
Cranbrook Community Theatre Society Studio/Stage Door lighting upgrades Cranbrook $2,000
Cranbrook Public Library Thermal imaging kits Cranbrook $2,000
East Kootenay Regional Science Fair Science fair East Kootenay $1,000
Columbia Lake Stewardship Society Ecosystem monitoring, education and outreach Columbia Valley $1,000
Wildsight Invermere Columbia Valley Electric Vehicle Share Columbia Valley $1,000
Fisher Peak Performing Artists Society Tech mentorship Cranbrook $1,000
Wildsight Elk Valley Fernie Food Yard Fernie $1,000
Freshwater Fisheries Society Kootenay Trout Hatchery outreach programs Wardner $1,000
Triangle Women’s Institute Pioneer Hall upgrades Grasmere $1,000
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Community grants continued
Organization Project Community Grant
Meadowbrook Community Association McGinty Lake environmental education program Meadowbrook $1,000
Wasa & District Lions Club Outdoor rink lighting improvement project Wasa $1,000
Steamboat Mountain Music Society Steamboat Mountain Music Festival Columbia Valley $500
Sam Steele Society Sam Steele Days 2019 Cranbrook $500
Creston Valley Blossom Festival Association Creston Valley Blossom Festival Creston $500
Cranbrook & District 4H Council Safe with 4H Cranbrook $500
Spark Society for Youth Youth Saving Energy Kimberley $500
Wasa Volunteer Fire Prevention & Suppression Shelter, equipment and outreach Wasa $500 Group
In 2018, Invermere Public Library received a $1,500 grant for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programming. Cassius Cowles (right) drives Dash the robot beneath Isaac McLeod.
The South Country fire departments received a $4,000 grant in 2018 to support new fire-fighting equipment: a portable pump and tank skid that allow the fire departments to quickly respond to fire starts in remote locations. Pictured: Sally MacDonald, BC Hydro Public Affairs Officer, and Mike Hockley, deputy fire chief for the South Country Rural Fire & Rescue Service.
BC Hydro has been a long-time supporter of Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network’s Wild Voices for Kids program, which takes students out of the classroom and into nature to increase their science, wilderness and environmental knowledge.
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Reliability performance
We recognize how important the reliable supply of electricity is to our customers. We’ll continue to improve, reinforce and maintain the electrical system.
The information below provides a comparison between Fiscal 2018 and Fiscal 2019 for communities in the East Kootenay region. These statistics include interruptions due to planned outages.
Community Fiscal 2018 Fiscal 2019 Fiscal 2018 Fiscal 2019 Average customer Average customer Average number of Average number of interruption duration interruption duration interruptions per interruptions per (hours) (hours) customer customer
Canal Flats 2.26 0.89 4.42 3.00
Cranbrook 3.31 2.13 1.75 1.46
Elkford 2.83 1.45 4.57 2.04
Fernie 1.68 1.29 10.32 4.84
Golden 3.29 2.80 8.38 1.76
Invermere 1.35 0.84 3.41 2.82
Kimberley 3.15 1.83 5.86 3.77
Radium Hot Springs 1.70 0.87 2.90 2.80
Sparwood 3.09 1.58 2.76 2.60
Powerline technicians make regular improvements to BC Hydro’s infrastructure to improve reliability, such as this pole replacement undertaken in Cranbrook in July 2019.
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BC Hydro Community Relations At BC Hydro we build strong relationships to support the unique needs and strengths of the communities we serve. Our Community Relations team does this by listening, providing information and working together with communities. We’re the point of contact for local government, media, local business and community groups. Whether it’s for capital projects, corporate initiatives and programs, local BC Hydro activities, significant planned outages, emergency response or unplanned power outages, we work hard to meet the needs of our stakeholders and ensure communities are kept informed. East Kootenay If you have questions or comments for us, please contact:
Diane Tammen Sally MacDonald To report a power outage call: Manager, East Kootenay Community Relations Public Affairs Officer 1 800 BCHYDRO (1 800 224 9376) or 250 489 6862 250 489 6841 *HYDRO (*49376) from your mobile phone. [email protected] [email protected]
BC Hydro guide for local government Quick access to key information on bchydro.com
My Hydro and Energy Savings initiatives My Hydro Log in to manage your account. bchydro.com/myhydro/ Energy Savings Programs Learn how you can be smart with your power. Take advantage of rebates bchydro.com/energysavings and programs. Projects Capital Projects Learn more about major projects taking place in your region. bchydro.com/projects Programs Beautification fund Find out more about our beautification program that provides financial bchydro.com/beautification assistance to municipal governments for conversion of overhead to underground facilities. Decorative Wrap Grant Program Learn about our program that provides financial assistance to municipal bchydro.com/wraps governments looking to install decorative wraps on BC Hydro pad-mounted equipment boxes. Community ReGreening Program The regreening program assists municipalities with urban tree planting while bchydro.com/regreening helping to make sure appropriate trees are planted around power lines. Community Giving Grants for community groups Learn about our grants for community groups and how to apply for them. bchydro.com/grants Scholarships & Endowments We look to build the next generation of engineers, electricians, and many bchydro.com/scholarships other key roles who will help us deliver clean energy to our customers. Learn about our scholarships and endowments. Electric vehicles Fast charging stations Learn more about how clean and affordable power makes B.C. a great fit for bchydro.com/ev electric vehicles. Report an outage How to report a power outage Check the outage map or list to see if we know your power is out. If not, call bchydro.com/outages us at 1 800 BCHYDRO (1 800 224 9376) or *HYDRO (*49376) on your mobile phone to report it. Report graffiti How to report graffiti on our equipment We rely on the public to report graffiti on everything from our bchydro.com/graffiti pad-mounted transformer boxes to our offices.
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Box 25 Golden BC V0A 1H0 • ph 250.344.5530 • e [email protected]
September 18, 2019
To: Town of Golden Mayor and Councillors
Re: Commercial Water Bottling Plant
Dear Mayor and Directors:
On behalf of the Golden Branch of Wildsight, I am urging you to vote in favour of Resolution B154 at the upcoming UBCM. This resolution calls upon the province to stop allocating water licenses for operations that would bottle BC groundwater for commercial sale or bulk export.
We also urge you to deny any application made by GoldenKey to change their land zoning from residential to commercial. Wildsight would also support the Town of Golden putting in place a bylaw to ban the extraction of fresh water resources in gas, liquid or solid form from surface or groundwater for the purpose of commercial bottled water sales.
There are many reasons why local governments should take stewardship of our water sources very seriously: - All climate change modelling for the Columbia Basin indicates that fresh water supplies will decline in the future. Glaciers in British Columbia are losing billions of cubic metres of water annually. Eventually this will have a negative impact on our water supply. - Fresh clean water is an essential resource. Our lives and the lives of our children and our natural environment depend on it. - At present there is inadequate research, monitoring and management of our aquifers – particularly given the changing climate. As well, ground and surface water cannot be considered separate. They are interrelated. - Under the Water Sustainability Act, there is no obligation on the province to inform the local government that an application has been made for a water license. Once issued, it is again the province that control increases in volume. At present, local government has inadequate control over these critical water supplies. - The environmental costs of transportation and disposal of single use water containers is also an important issue. Supporting commercial water bottling does not fit with the Town of Golden’s goals regarding climate change and waste management.
Sincerely,
Joan Dolinsky, President Wildsight-Golden
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September 19, 2019
Mayors, Councillors, Elected Representatives Province of British Columbia
Dear Sir/Madam
Since March of 2019 yet another British Columbia municipality has found itself embroiled in a legal personal controversy involving one of its elected officials. Port Moody’s Mayor Robert Vagramov, after he was charged for sexual assault, voluntarily took a paid leave of absence while the case was before the court; three months later changed that to unpaid leave for the duration and then returned to work September 9 while the case remains before the courts. This has caused undue anxiety and concern to Port Moody citizens, created uncomfortable work environments for city employees and other members of council and is tarnishing the good name of Port Moody in the broader community.
Pitt Meadows BC has experienced the same challenges in 2017. David Murray, Pitt Meadows, who continued to sit as a councillor while under indictment for a criminal charge and once convicted, only resigned upon significant public pressure. Under the BC Municipalities Act there is no recourse for a municipality or the voting public of that entity to chart a reasonable course of action to protect the best interests of the municipality and its citizens. A perfect example of this is when Port Coquitlam experienced significant challenges leading up to 2008 whereby Mayor Scott Young was charged and convicted of a serious criminal offence, remained Mayor while living under house arrest until the end of term and subsequently lost in the 2008 election.
I understand during the 2018 UBCM convention the following resolutions and decisions took place and were endorsed, B83 and B84 https://www.ubcm.ca/assets/Resolutions~and~Policy/Resolutions/Resolutions_Decisions_2018.pdf
B83 Elected Official Disqualification Endorsed as Amended: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM lobby the provincial government to implement legislation to require that an elected local government official be disqualified from office upon conviction of a serious criminal offense, not including convictions related to non-violent acts of civil disobedience; And be it further resolved that an elected local government official be required to take a paid leave of absence from office upon Crown approval of charges until the court process is complete.
B84 Disqualification from Holding Elected Office Endorsed as Amended: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM lobby the provincial government to make whatever legislative changes are needed to: 1.Require that an elected local government official be put on unpaid leave immediately upon conviction, during his or her current term, of a serious criminal offence (to be defined by legislation), not including convictions related to non-violent acts of civil disobedience until the expiration of the time to file an appeal or determination of an appeal; and2.Require that an elected local government official be disqualified from holding office upon conviction, during his or her current term, of a serious criminal offence (to be defined by legislation), not including convictions related to non-violent acts of civil disobedience upon the expiration of the time to file an appeal or determination of an appeal.
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Recall Legislation may be appropriate with respect to job performance but I do not feel it is appropriate to be considered for Criminal Code matters. It should not be the responsibility of citizens to police elected officials with respect to criminal activities.
This letter is requesting that you, as Mayors, Councillors and elected officials representing 190 British Columbia Municipalities, Regional Districts and First Nation Members, act in the best interests of your constituents by calling on the Government of British Columbia to respond to the UBCM resolutions and change the Act without delay.
Legislation requiring an elected municipal official to be put on immediate leave of absence if charged with an offence under the Criminal Code is long overdue. Nor is it reasonable that the province give latitude to any elected official facing such charges to return to office while their case is still before the courts. Mandatory removal from office of an elected municipal official convicted of any Criminal Code offence is also overdue.
The Province should further ensure the integrity of municipal government by ensuring that removal from office is mandatory for local government politicians who violate BC’s Ethical Standards for Locally Elected Officials.
Legislation would remove from elected officials a currently unreasonable privilege of protecting personal interests with no consideration of the broader and more relevant interests of the communities they are supposed to be serving, and places it within the law and legislation. It would substantially relieve communities from the risk of conflict of interest, from influence by affected or peripheral parties and from politicizing and place it within clear judicial practices.
Below are the names and addresses of a representative number of eligible voters throughout the Province who are concerned there is no recourse if the same situation arose in their community and are urging immediate attention and resolution to this matter.
Respectfully,
Laura Dick 222-3133 St Johns St Port Moody, BC [email protected]
cc: Hon. Selina Robinson, Hon. Mike Farnsworth, Hon. Adrian Dix, Premier John Horgan
and on behalf of but not inclusive of:
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Summary City # of Signatories City # of Signatories Port Moody 68 Coquitlam 11 Vancouver 3 Port Coquitlam 5 Belcarra 1 North Vancouver 1 Anmore 3 Delta 2 Maple Ridge 4 Agassiz 1 Surrey 4 Abbotsford 1 Tumbler Ridge 1 Langley 1 Burnaby 2 West Vancouver 1 Mission 1 Lake Country 1 Nanaimo 4 Squamish 1 Kelowna 2 Chilliwack 3
Sarah Wellman Jillian Eaton Stirling Ward 1218 Cypress Place 2602 Henry St 46 Bedingfield St Port Moody, BC Port Moody, BC Port Moody, BC [email protected] 604.347.7720 [email protected] 604.218.4141 Amanda Wellman Lisa Elser 1218 Cypress Place 153-101 Parkside Dr Steve Guy Port Moody, BC Port Moody, BC 130 Buckingham Dr [email protected] [email protected] Port Moody, BC office@ecopacificlandscapin Adrian Crook Charles T Schlegel g.com 2902-930 Cambie St 153-101 Parkside Dr 778.883.4434 Vancouver, BC Port Moody, BC 204.960.9958 [email protected] Anthony Sandler 1208 Cypress Pl Brianne Egeto Port Moody, BC 104-2357 Whyte Ave Dan Attridge 604.655.0443 Port Coquitlam, BC 1272 Hollybrook St 604.328.5299 Coquitlam, BC Morgan Weverink [email protected] 3 Alder Way Daniel Eaton 604.779.1634 Anmore, BC 2602 Henry St [email protected] Port Moody, BC Tracy Green [email protected] 5-675 Noon Creek Dr Krista Dennett 604.347.7720 Port Moody, BC 3 McNair Bay 604.787.9758 Port Moody, BC [email protected] 604.812.6880
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Katy Sandler Tyson Schofield Lauren Sechov 1208 Cypress Place 5575 Commodore Dr 20342 Ditton St Port Moody. BC Delta, BC Maple Ridge, BC 604.655.0443 [email protected] Kristin Hiller Alison Berg Roop Sidhu 2284 Ashton Rd 413 Culzean Pl 15868 87A Ave Agassiz, BC Port Moody, BC Surrey, BC [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Katie McNabb Jeff McLennon Rhonda McClelland 1002 Stewart Ave 15 Parkside Pl 31844 Coral Ave Coquitlam, BC Port Moody, BC Abbotsford, BC 604.376.0065 [email protected] Tracy Good 1212 Cypress Pl Kelly McLennon Jennifer Bacic Port Moody, BC 15 Parkside Pl 11652 Miller St [email protected] Port Moody, BC Maple Ridge, BC 604.376.0065 Bart van Staalduinen Tazeem Alibhai-Nanji 6-1370 Riverwood Gate Ann Patterson 122 Cederwood Dr Port Coquitlam, BC 3640 Kelly Ave Port Moody, BC Belcarra, BC [email protected] Angie van Staalduinen [email protected] 6-1370 Riverwood Gate Melanie Thorsen Port Coquitlam, BC Pat Dennett 37-1656 Adanac St 1206 Alderside Rd Vancouver, BC Peggi Peacock Port Moody, BC [email protected] 3089 Moss Court [email protected] Coquitlam, BC Katherine Storey [email protected] Debbie Stewart 28-7891 211 St 1959 Deep Cove Rd Langley, BC Karen Cook North Vancouver, BC 203-699 Nootka Way [email protected] Crista Jones Port Moody, BC 59-55 Hawthorne Dr 778.994.4524 Mark Wellman Port Moody, BC 1218 Cypress Place Mark Porter Port Moody, BC Danica Singer 203-699 Nootka Way [email protected] 69-55 Hawthorne Dr Port Moody, BC Port Moody, BC 778.994.4524 [email protected]
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Sharon McRae Karen Tompkins 43-600 Falcon Dr 13353 McCauley Cres Susanne Sachinidis Port Moody, BC Maple Ridge, BC 4074 Dundas St Burnaby, BC 604.469.3335 [email protected]
m Mirjana Popescu Mitch Williams 2975 Palmerston Ave 2828 St George St Paul Dungey West Vancouver, BC Port Moody, BC 59-55 Hawthorne Dr Port Moody, BC Linda Balzer Karl Travis 107-101 Parkside Dr Port Moody, BC 1414 Dogwood Pl Darlene Hunter 604.341.4387 Port Moody, BC 1401 Haversley Ave [email protected] Coquitlam, BC George Balzer [email protected] 107-101 Parkside Dr Rosemary Small Port Moody, BC 521 San Remo Dr Chris Waechter 604.341.4387 Port Moody, BC 111-12310 222 St Cathy Cena 604.469.1071 Maple Ridge, BC 2-2301 St. Johns St [email protected] Port Moody, BC James Small 778.903.4611 521 San Remo Dr Andrew Dagger Port Moody, BC 2525 Clarke St Markus Fahrner 604.469.1071 Port Moody, BC 7 Parkdale Pl Port Moody, BC [email protected] 778.387.6165 Penny Bickerton 10 Harbour Pl James Robertson Lori Weston Port Moody, BC 172 James Road 100 Fernway Dr [email protected] Port Moody, BC Port Moody, BC [email protected] Timothy Favelle om Rosemary Rawnsley 210 Ravine Dr 234 Spieker Ave Port Moody, BC Tumbler Ridge, BC Gerry Nuttall [email protected] [email protected] 137 April Rd. om Port Moody BC 604-612-474 Kayla Kay Knowles Bob Rawnsley 210 Ravine Dr 411 Cardiff Way Kimberly LaRochelle Port Moody, BC Port Moody, BC 13382 61A Ave [email protected] [email protected] Surrey, BC Peter Ward Heidi Carter 778.836.6048 31542 McFall Terrace [email protected] Mission, BC
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Rick de Courtney Stuart Warner 115-100 Klahanie Dr Margaret Matthews 5-50 Hett Creek Dr Port Moody, BC 203-2909 Hope St Port Moody, BC [email protected] Port Moody, BC [email protected] 604.488.4674 R W BROWN Jason McLachlan 124-101 Parkside Dr Jon Hill 104 Edinburgh Dr Port Moody 106-9232 University Crescent Port Moody, BC Burnaby, BC [email protected] Kari-Lynn Pisoney 778-323-7458 m 105-400 Klahanie Dr Port Moody, BC Valerie Rodrigues Shannon McLachlan [email protected] 349 Kings Court, 104 Edinburgh Dr Port Moody, BC Port Moody, BC Donna Pisoney [email protected] Shannon.mclachlan@outlook 307-400 Klahanie Dr .com Port Moody, BC Dave Tate [email protected] 203 Seaview Dr Marcia Shoucair Port Moody, BC 126 Buckingham Dr Danielle Wilkie [email protected] Port Moody, BC 1370 Beverly Pl 604.939.9977 Port Moody, BC [email protected] Brenda Warren Rob Shoucair m 5346 Lost Lake Road, 126 Buckingham Dr Nanaimo, BC Port Moody, BC Shane William McCardle 250-758-5995 604.939.9977 580 Garrow Dr Port Moody, BC Jena Asgari, Charmayne Joy 571 Thompson Avenue, Box 1582 Steve Arychuk Coquitlam BC, Squamish, BC 2105-1010 Richards St [email protected] Vancouver, BC Victor Shoucair [email protected] Jen King, 1605 Hemlock Pl Port Moody, BC 634 Claremont St. Dave Simmonds 3632 Vincent St Coquitlam, BC Cecelia Shoucair Port Coquitlam, BC 604.630.8727 1605 Hemlock Pl [email protected] Port Moody, BC Clara Loh Matthew Campbell 931 Dundonald Dr Janelle Klein 2420 Leggett Dr Port Moody, BC 557 Ioco Rd Anmore, BC Port Moody, BC Tony White [email protected] Gina Campbell 3440 Horizon Dr 2420 Leggett Dr Coquitlam, BC M Klein Anmore, BC [email protected] 557 Ioco Rd Port Moody, BC [email protected]
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Karen Rockwell Yvette Cuthbert Jennifer Fleming 690 Ioco Rd 2609 St George St 12941 Apex Dr Port Moody, BC Port Moody, BC Lake Country, BC [email protected] 778.882.7130 [email protected] om Zafira Nanji Kelleigh Donick 1806 View St 45252 Creekside Dr Joel Macmillan Port Moody, BC Chilliwack, BC 5346 Lost lake road [email protected] 604.819.9901 Nanaimo BC [email protected] Shiraz Nanji Toni Donick 1806 View St 45252 Creekside Dr Liliana Hill Port Moody, BC Chilliwack, BC 581 Thompson Avenue [email protected] 604.819.9364 Coquitlam, BC 604-937-7458 Mike Clay Colby Donick 167 Fernway Dr 45252 Creekside Dr Jena Asgari, Port Moody, BC Chilliwack, BC 571 Thompson Avenue, 604.868.8844 604.997.2451 Coquitlam BC, [email protected] Wilhelmina Martin Olivia Burns 469 San Remo Dr 16122 108a Ave Port Moody, BC Surrey, BC Brenda Warren [email protected] 604.837.3332 5346 Lost Lake Road, Nanaimo, BC, Shaun Thompson Sajjid Lakhani 250-758-5995 3947 Lakevale Pl 1102-958 Ridgeway Ave Kelowna, BC Coquitlam, BC Jen King, [email protected] 778.387.4647 634 Claremont St. Coquitlam, BC Leanne Thompson Laura Eaton 604.630.8727 3947 Lakevale Pl 207-1620 Townsite Rd Kelowna, BC Nanaimo BC John Grasty [email protected] [email protected] 220-2525 Clarke St Port Moody, BC Troy de Seta Cristal Mandrake [email protected] 4225 133A St 8650 Shepherd Way, Surrey, BC Delta, BC Karen Bartulin [email protected] 84-2000 Panorama Dr Port Moody, BC Jamie Cuthbert [email protected] 2609 St George St Port Moody, BC Mel Fisher 778.882.7130 2237 Mary Hill Rd Port Coquitlam, BC [email protected]
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Viv Thoss
Subject: FW: Bottled water
From: Sally Hammond [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: September 18, 2019 6:31 PM To: Jon Wilsgard
Dear Mayor and Council members,
As a resident of the Columbia Basin Watershed I am very concerned about the proposed water bottling operation proposed for your areas. Due to climate change the residents of the CBW will need all future groundwater for the health of the Columbia Basin ecosystem which supports wildlife, fish and humans. Depletion of the ground water for commercial purposes means the whole water system is depleted. Please consider using your authority to oppose the water bottling operation.
Sincerely, Sally Hammond, Slocan Lake
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Viv Thoss
Subject: FW: Golden Environmental list of Demands
From: FireHack Ventures Co. Ltd. [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: September 22, 2019 7:12 PM Subject: Golden Environmental list of Demands
To all of Golden B.C.'s elected officials,
Please consider these results from our vote from Sept 20th when you vote this UBCM. Thanks.
Below are the results of our vote on 35 progressive demands for government on the environment. These are the top 10 voted for and endorsed by attendees of the Climate Strike in Golden, B.C. Please share widely.
Golden Environmental 10 Demands from Climate Strike September 20th 2019 (100 Voters present)
#1 We demand that governments recognize water as a fundamental right for all beings and that all levels of government protect water resources for future generations from the impacts of growth pressures and climate change. 100%
#2 We demand an immediate end to fossil fuel subsidies and a massive invest in renewable energy; including Geothermal, Hemp Biomass, Wind, Solar, and Tidal. 94%
#3 We demand a progressive model for packaging with reduction of product packaging as a focus using exclusively biodegradable packaging; including a ban on all single use plastics. 88%
#4 We demand an end to the privatization of water and a recommitment to publicly owned water infrastructure following the example of Blue Communities. 87%
#5 We demand that our governments enshrine in law the fundamental right to a healthy environment. This would include, but is not limited to, the right to safe air, clean water, and healthy soil. 80%
#6 We demand that logging of old growth forests stop immediately and that incentives, subsidies, and regulations be implemented to ensure increased opportunities for value‐added production including use of wood that is now considered waste and burned in slash piles. 79%
#7 We demand the government revisit existing trade agreements and raise the bar for environmental and labour standards with all our trading partners. 79%
#8 We demand governments at all levels pass “polluter pays” legislation to ensure carbon‐intensive emitting industries pay the true cost of their activities including cleaning up the pollution they have left behind. 78%
#9 We demand an end to planned obsolescence i.e. products produced to go to the garbage. Products that are made should be made to last forever or at least be repairable. If not, they should not be allowed in our country. 78%
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#10 We demand governments at all levels to promote, subsidize, and recommit to green travel including electric trains, electric bus’s, electric cars, bike/board, and foot travel. 78%
Sincerely,
Trevor Hamre
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The Corporation of the Village of Salmo
PO. Box 1000 Phone: (250) 357-9433 Salmo, BCVOG1Z0 Fax: (250) 357-9633 www.salmo.ca Email: [email protected]
September 17, 2019
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RE: FOSTERINGTRANSPORTATIONNETWORKSERVICESIN SMALLCOMMUNITIES
All BC Municipalities/Regional Districts,
Please be advised that the Village of Salmo Council, at the September 10, 2019 Regular Council meeting, passed resolution #R10—17»19 in support of the following City of Enderby motion regarding fostering transportation network services in small communities:
WHEREASthe Province of BC has created a regulatory framework permitting transportation network services to operate in BC, which provides a passenger transportation option to address the significant public need for vehicles-for-hire and, in turn, reduce impaired driving, improve the ability of seniors and persons with barriers to access needed resources, and stimulate economic development;
AND WHEREAS the Province’s regulatory framework is so onerous that it effectively prohibits the establishment of transportation network services outside of the Lower Mainland, and particularly in small, rural, and remote communities where it has the greatest potential to address areas underserved by traditional public transportation options;
THEREFOREBE IT RESOLVEDthat UBCM asks the Province of BC to amend the Passenger Transportation Act to establish an area—based, tiered, regulatory solution that will enable viable and competitive transportation network services in small rural and remote communities as well as other communities outside ofthe Lower Mainland.
Sincerely, Le, ~55 ‘\ Anne Williams Chief Administrative Officer
Cc: MLAMichelle Mungall All BClVluniclpa//'ties/Regiona/ Districts
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September 18th, 2019 File: 3900-20-TOG STR
Lindsey Cox VIA EMAIL TO: [email protected]
Thank you for your letter of September 9th, 2019 regarding short term vacation rentals as it relates to multi-family development in Golden.
As discussed at the regular Council meeting held September 17th, 2019, Council and staff are continuing the process of bylaw and policy development with respect to short term rentals within the municipality.
Your thoughts and comments will be taken under advisement and duly considered during this process.
Thank you again for your commentary on this matter.
Sincerely,
Ron Oszust Mayor
Town of Golden PO Box 350, 810 S. 9th Avenue, Golden, BC V0A 1H0 Phone: 250.344.2271 Fax:250.344.6577 E-Mail: [email protected] Website:www.golden.ca
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September 18th, 2019 File: 1855-04
James A Umpherson, Managing Director Integrated Economic Solutions Inc. Box 2162, Golden, BC V0A 1H0
Dear James:
RE: Subject Appeal and Application for Review of CED Contract
Thank you for your letter dated August 28th, 2019.
In response, I advise that the contract for CED Services between the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, Town of Golden, and the Golden Community Social Services Co-op was awarded and has been executed by the parties.
I can further advise you that Council is legally permitted to sole source a contractor and has chosen to do so in this case. Per my last letter of August 21st, 2019, the contract also provides full discretion for sub-contractual agreements as considered necessary and appropriate in order to meet the deliverables therein.
Sincerely,
Ron Oszust Mayor
Town of Golden PO Box 350, 810 S. 9th Avenue, Golden, BC V0A 1H0 Phone: 250.344.2271 Fax:250.344.6577 E-Mail: [email protected] Website:www.golden.ca
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Viv Thoss
From: John Manuel
Hello Viv,
I would appreciate if you could put this in the next council agenda as a council report.
I have been curious how our new disc golf course has been working out after its first summer season. For anyone else who might be curious below are emails from Jordan Petrovics and Jason Jones (course designer). It seems that this is a collaboration that is working out quite well.
John Manuel
The course has been well received and some of the feedback that comes my way is that the course seems to have a consistent stream of people using it.
I have not had any formal complaints or any negative feedback land on my desk this summer.
The course is technically the Town’s as it is on our parkland however like our trails and park spaces it is a tricky facility to track actual visitation.
I’m meeting with Jason Jones (course designer) tomorrow morning about a different project however I’m sure we will chat about the course for a bit. Through the U-Disc app he is able to pull some stats on course rounds. These stats will not be a true reflection of the course visitation however will provide some insight on the players who are more serious about the game.
Jordan Petrovics
I was speaking to Jordan at the Trail Alliance Working Group meeting last night and he mentioned you were wondering about use levels and how the course was being received by the community.
I am up there a fair bit and I can report that use levels have been very strong throughout the winter, spring, and summer so far. There is a regular "Casual League Night" open to all ability levels that occurs Wednesdays that sees anywhere between 5-35 participants. I would say there are on average about 10 - 30 people play the course 1
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daily (we don't have a trail counter or anything scientific this is based on my general observations). I have seen people of all ages playing the course from approximately 2 years old to 60+.
There has also been a lot of volunteer activity removing hazard stumps, brush cutting, piling sticks and branches, and quick clean-up after the windstorm. We have also made an attempt to maintain buffers and the natural forest setting for those walking on the rotary trail.
To my knowledge the disc golfers have been aware and respectful to other users in the area and there have been very few negative interactions. The biggest factor has been the mosquitoes being quite bad this year due to the rain but that is now less of a factor.
All in all I would say the course has been a great success with momentum building each month. If you would like to go up to the course and throw a few discs I would be happy to meet with you.
Jason Jones Landscape Architect
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BYLAW RATIONALE STATEMENT
Town of Golden Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1417, 2019 – TLA Motorsports
The purpose of this bylaw is to amend the Zoning Bylaw to allow for motor vehicle minor detailing at 507 9th Avenue North.
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TOWN OF GOLDEN
BYLAW NUMBER 1417, 2019 ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT A Bylaw to amend the “Town of Golden Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011”
The Council of the Town of Golden, in open meeting assembled, HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. CITATION This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the “Town of Golden Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1417, 2019 – TLA Motorsports.”
2. TEXT AMENDMENT 2.1 That the following definitions be added to section 4.3 “Motor Vehicle Minor Detailing” means a minor facility, limited to an area of 90 m2 for cleaning and vacuuming the interior cabins of vehicles, windshield repair and polishing the exterior. All major exterior cleaning/washing to take place at a commercial car wash.
2.2 That the following clause be ADDED to Schedule L Historic Downtown Commercial C-1 section i) site specific regulations: In addition to the Uses permitted above: on Lot 2 Sections 12 and 13 Township 27 Range 22 West Of The 5th Meridian Kootenay District Plan NEP61780 (507 9th Ave N / PID: 024-142- 964), Motor Vehicle Minor Detailing shall be permitted.
3. SEVERABILITY If any portion of this bylaw is found invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion is severed without effect on the remaining portions of the bylaw.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS 16th DAY OF JULY, 2019.
PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS 3rd DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2019.
READ A SECOND TIME THIS 17th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2019.
READ A THIRD TIME THIS 17th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2019.
ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 2019.
______MAYOR
______CORPORATE OFFICER
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Viv Thoss
From: Jon Wilsgard Sent: September 18, 2019 11:28 AM To: Viv Thoss Subject: FW: The actual motion
For New Business at the next ROCM.
Best,
Jon Wilsgard, CAO/CO Town of Golden
From: Caleb Moss Sent: September 16, 2019 10:39 AM To: Jon Wilsgard
WHEREAS water is an essential resource upon which all life, including all ecosystems and all local communities depend,
AND WHEREAS water is a public heritage and a public trust for present and future generations and access to water must not be compromised
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to research cost of purchase and install, as well as potential funding opportunities, for residential water metering and report back to council in time for budget deliberations.
Sent from my iPad
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Burnaby Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Technical Bulletin Requirements and Guidelines for EV Charging Bylaw
Please refer to the website for latest version of this document:
www.burnaby.ca/ev
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1. Introduction Electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly popular, and while the market for EVs is still small today, it is growing rapidly and this trend is projected to continue. The use of EVs instead of internal combustion engine vehicles helps improve air quality, fight climate change, reduce noise, and foster green economic development, among other benefits. The City's (2016) Environmental Sustainability Strategy (ESS) and Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) support policy to encourage electric vehicles.
The availability of EV charging at home is one of the most important factors in an individual’s decision whether or not to purchase an EV. New homes can be equipped with EV charging with relatively modest cost. Energy management system technology, which allows multiple charging points to safely use a single circuit simultaneously, also makes it more feasible to install EV charging in multi-family residential buildings.
In June 2018 the City of Burnaby amended the Zoning Bylaw to require EV charging infrastructure in new residential development, with changes that come into effect on 2018 September 1.
The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide additional details to guide installation of the required EV charging infrastructure, in order to meet the requirements of the Zoning Bylaw. This is a “living document” that will be updated from time to time. Please refer to the website for the latest version of this document, and more information:
www.burnaby.ca/ev
2. Burnaby’s EV Infrastructure Requirements All required parking spaces for new dwelling units, excluding visitor parking spaces, secondary suite parking spaces and new parking spaces servicing existing dwelling units, must include an energized outlet capable of providing Level 2 charging (see definition in Section 2.1) for an electric vehicle. Each energized outlet must be labelled for its intended use.
This requirement does not apply to developments that have applied for a Building Permit or Preliminary Plan Approval, or have an active rezoning application that has advanced past Second Reading prior to 2018 September 1.
Electric vehicle energy management systems (EVEMS), also known as load management or power sharing, may be used as long as the performance requirements and technical matters outlined in this document are met.
City of Burnaby EV Charging Infrastructure Technical Bulletin 2 July 2018
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2.1. Terminology Note: the terms below are provided for explanation and may differ somewhat or include additional information from the City's Zoning Bylaw. For compliance purposes, always refer to the Zoning Bylaw. Electric Vehicle Means a vehicle that uses electricity for propulsion, and that can use an external source of electricity to charge the vehicle's batteries. This includes EVs that rely exclusively on a battery, and plug-in hybrid EVs. It excludes hybrid vehicles that recharge on-board and do not have the ability to plug-in to recharge. Energized Outlet An “energized outlet” means a connection point in an electrical wiring installation at which current is taken and a source of voltage is connected to supply utilization equipment. An energized outlet may be either a junction box for permanent connection or a receptacle (“plug”). Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) EVSE is the piece of equipment to deliver charging, and means the complete assembly consisting of conductors, connectors, devices, apparatus, and fittings installed specifically for the purpose of power transfer and information exchange between a branch electric circuit and an electric vehicle. Level 2 charging Level 2 charging is defined by SAE International's J1772 standard, as shown in the table below.
Charge Method Nominal Supply Voltage (V) Max Current (Amps-continuous) AC Level 2 208V to 240V AC, 1 phase ≤80A
The amperage rating for EV circuits required by most Level 2 EVSE is 40A, although this may differ depending on the particular system design. Electric Vehicle Energy Management System (EVEMS) Also sometimes called "smart charging," "power sharing" or "load sharing", EVEMS refers to a variety of technologies and services that control the rate and timing of EV charging. An EVEMS distributes the electricity, allowing multiple charging points to safely use a single circuit simultaneously. DC Fast Charging Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) refers to systems that deliver direct current (DC) directly to the batteries of the vehicle. Three standards are in use for DCFC stations and connectors: the SAE CCS (Combined Charging System), the Japanese CHAdeMO (supports charging up to 60kW), and a proprietary Tesla SuperCharger (supports charging up to 135kW). Multi-standard DCFC stations are available that provide both CHAdeMO and CCS connectors. The most common power rating for DCFC stations is 50kW, although higher and lower rated units are available.
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2.2. Individual Parking (single-family, two-family, and some townhouse) Residences such as detached homes, semi-detached (duplex) homes, and some townhouse units have parking spaces in private garages, carports or surface parking areas that are individually serviced with electrical infrastructure directly from the adjacent private residence.
To meet the City’s requirements, each required parking space for a new dwelling unit, excluding those for secondary suites and visitor parking, must feature an energized outlet of 208-240V AC and minimum 40A circuit breaker. Any of the three following strategies may be used to meet the requirement:
1. Provide a dedicated circuit and energized outlet to each required parking stall. 2. Utilize load switching (a load miser or “watt miser”) on a 208-240V 40A circuit. In cases where an additional circuit for the EVSE would exceed the panel’s calculated load, the electrical code allows EVSE to be supplied from a branch circuit supplying another load(s), such as a dryer or stove. Control equipment such as a load miser must be used to prevent simultaneous operation of the EVSE with other circuit loads so the calculated demand of the circuit is not exceeded (see CSA CEC 22.1-15 Rule 86-300). 3. Utilize load sharing (EVEMS) with a minimum 208-240V 40A circuit breaker to achieve the minimum performance requirements, or greater (see EVEMS requirements in Section 3).
EV charging beyond the minimum requirements of the Bylaw may be provided, including:
Additional parking space(s): As long as all relevant electrical code requirements are addressed, and one energized outlet capable of providing Level 2 charging is installed, additional outlets for EV charging may be provided, or an EVEMS may be installed, in order to service more than one parking space. Secondary suites: Although not required by the Bylaw, EV charging may be provided to a secondary suite utilizing one of the options above. If a dedicated or load switched circuit is used, it should be supplied from the suite’s electrical panel. EVSE: The Bylaw does not require installation of EVSE (only an energized outlet), however installation of EVSE at energized parking spaces is encouraged.
Refer to the Building Department Brochure for permit application requirements.
2.3. Shared Parking (apartments and some townhouse) Parking spaces for apartments and some townhouses are provided in underground garages that are serviced by shared infrastructure.
To meet the City’s requirements, each residential parking stall, excluding those for visitor parking, must feature an energized outlet of 208-240V AC and minimum 40A circuit breaker. Either of the following two strategies may be used to meet the requirement:
1. Provide a dedicated circuit and energized outlet to each required parking stall. 2. Utilize an EV Energy Management System (EVEMS) that meets the minimum performance standard set by the Planning and Building Director and defined in this Bulletin. The EVEMS
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must be installed (online and/or as hardware) as part of the EV electrical infrastructure.
EV charging beyond the minimum requirements of the Bylaw may be provided, including:
Visitor parking spaces: Although not required by the Zoning Bylaw, EV charging may be provided to visitor parking stalls, either with dedicated circuits or with EVEMS. DC Fast Charging (DCFC): Although not required by the Zoning Bylaw, one or more DCFC may be installed. If so, the DCFC should include multi-standard connectors meeting both CHAdeMO and CCS standards, and be rated for at least 50 kW, in order to provide effective charging for the majority of EVs currently on the market. EVSE: The Bylaw does not require installation of EVSE (only an energized outlet), however installation of EVSE at energized parking spaces is encouraged.
Refer to the Building Department Brochure for permit application requirements.
3. Development Approval Requirements 3.1. Rezoning, Subdivision and Preliminary Plan Approval EV charging requirements meeting the Zoning Bylaw, and any additional infrastructure as agreed to through the development review process, will be indicated in the Public Hearing report to Council.
To ensure the EV charging infrastructure is effectively maintained and operational, and that strata members have access to its use, a covenant under Section 219 of the Land Title Act will be registered on the property.
The EV charging system will be required to be indicated on all applicable plans and drawings submitted for development application review. 3.2. Building Permit Requirements For Building Permit Requirements, please refer to the Building Department Brochure.
4. Performance Standard and Other Technical Matters 4.1. Electric Vehicle Energy Management Systems (EVEMS) Also referred to as load sharing or power sharing, EVEMS refers to a variety of systems that distribute and manage the electrical load from EV charging across multiple EVSE. EVEMS reduce the amount of electrical infrastructure required and associated costs, when compared to dedicated circuits. Because in an EVEMS the electrical supply is shared, it can take longer to charge the vehicles using EVEMS compared to dedicated circuits. A performance standard ensures that an adequate charge is still delivered over this time.
When multiple EVSE are supplied from a single branch circuit or panel, demand is controlled to ensure circuit rating is not exceeded. An EVEMS may utilize circuit sharing, panel sharing, dwelling demand management and/or building demand management. Specific EVSE equipment must be specified for a
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particular EVEMS, and amperage must match the particular energy management system employed.
Currently the 2015 Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) is the version adopted by the Electrical Safety Regulation and is used in BC. The current code considers EVSE installed in homes and apartments at a demand of 100% and it does not recognize the EVEMS. The 2018 CEC includes new rules that recognize EVEMS; however, it has not yet been adopted by BC. In order to use the EVEMS prior to the adoption of the 2018 CEC, a request for an “alternative solution” submitted by a professional engineer to the Building Department is required. Please refer to the Alternative Solution brochure or contact the Building Department for submission details. 4.2. Minimum performance standard for EVEMS The intention of the performance standard is to ensure that sufficient electricity is available to EVSE users to ensure a reasonable rate of overnight charging, based on daily driving distances applicable for Metro Vancouver. It is intended to ensure that vehicles plugged in to the EVEMS will have an overnight charge equivalent to approximately 65 km of driving distance, however specific performance can vary depending on factors such as vehicle type, local weather, topography, and driving habits.
The performance standard is:
The system must be capable of supplying a minimum performance level of 12 kWh average per EVSE, over an 8 hour period, assuming that all parking spaces are in use by a charging EV.
A variety of EVEMS and electrical infrastructure configurations are capable of meeting this standard. For example, a 40A 208V single phase circuit sharing up to four EVSE or an 80A 208V single phase circuit sharing up to eight EVSE would be sufficient to provide the minimum charging requirement. The above statements should not be interpreted to preclude the use of alternate configurations to achieve the minimum performance standard.
4.3. Additional Requirements Communications Technology Projects implementing EVEMS must provide for communications technology necessary for the function of the chosen EVEMS (e.g. cellular repeaters, wireless access points, or cabled infrastructure). EVSE Certification
Electrical configurations must be designed for use by EVSE certified to C22.2 NO. 280-16 - Electric vehicle supply equipment (Tri-national standard, with UL 2594 and NMX-J-677-ANCE-2016) by certification agencies such as CSA, Intertek (cETL), or UL (cUL). Products solely certified to UL 2594 can typically also be certified to CSA due to harmonized CSA and UL standards. Metering
In buildings with shared parking areas, EV electrical infrastructure should be separately metered from the common areas so that stratas, building owners and BC Hydro can distinguish between common area electrical usage and EV charging electrical usage.
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5. More Information City EV Policy, background & resources: www.burnaby.ca/ev Inquiries: [email protected] General information about EVs including technology, vehicles and incentives: https://pluginbc.ca/ Managing EV charging infrastructure in residential strata buildings: www.evcondo.ca
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Appendix A Strategic Priorities/Statements of Municipal Objectives – 2018, 2019, 2020
Provincial statute requires that a council’s annual report must describe progress made on municipal objectives for the year the report covers as well as the current and next year.
Council’s Strategic Priorities represent these municipal objectives, being a suite of direction-based initiatives that could be focused on a combination of meeting the needs of higher level governments, the expectations of the community, or general societal trends. Achieving them requires tactical projects undertaken by staff, making Strategic Priorities task- oriented, understandable, and measurable. While they are politically and policy driven, they are also logical, administrative goals for the corporation.
Strategic Priorities are high ranking in the annual corporate work plan, identified alongside continual public works and recreational services; higher level government reporting; development services; program management; communications; ongoing contracts and project implementation; permitting, licensing, collecting; and internal corporate management. They represent key policy based tactics that fit into an overall directional shift or theme for the organization.
Strategic Priorities are typically determined early in the 4-year political cycle, with a mid-term review undertaken to re- affirm or amend their status. Progress updates are undertaken twice annually.
For the current political term of office, Council has adopted 4 overarching guiding principles that will be considered in the context of all strategic priorities, policy development, and tactical decisions made for the corporation, being:
ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY WITH THE COMMUNITY MANAGING OUR ASSETS FOR THE FUTURE LIVING WITHIN OUR MEANS
Strategic Priorities are divided into three general categories to start. The first two categories are grouped in reporting.
NOW These are projects and initiatives of highest priority with fixed dates for milestones which Council would like to have completed or achieved a new state in 0-12 months.
NEXT These Priorities are ideally meant to be undertaken as the NOW Priorities are completed, thereby moving them up to NOW status accordingly. Council would like to have them completed or in a new state in 0-24 months.
ADVOCACY These are Council-only political lobbying initiatives with other entities and levels of government to achieve strategic positioning for the community on economic and equity grounds.
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Report on Municipal Objectives (Council Strategic Priorities) for 2018
Initiative Why Do It? Milestone Progress to Q2 2018 Economic The renewal of a community A jointly approved 100% Development service in this context will tactical plan by July Council proceeded on the recommendations Function Plan likely be helpful to a number 2015 of a past committee to create a municipal Determine jointly with of organizations and position with a regional mandate which the regional district a initiatives. completed this priority. tactical plan to re- introduce this community Negotiations with the CSRD stalled over service. disagreement of terms of reference and other emerging priorities for the Area Director in 2016. There is evidence of this topic returning for discussion in 2019.
Fiscal Policies Continue to improve controls One policy or 85% Objective for transparency, initiative completed Several HR management initiatives and Continue development of accountability, and per year. policies were approved. associated best practices. responsible financial management.
New Reserve Policy The town’s current 100% Objectives assemblage of reserves needs The new policy was passed in 2016. Restructure the town’s review in number, purpose, reserve accounts to meet deposit and withdrawal legal requirements, asset standards, and consistent use. management principles, A complete restructuring will and align with council provide much needed priorities. alignment with Council priorities and assurance in annual budgetary planning.
Infrastructure In the absence of formal Asset Action grant 100% Management Management Plans and Long opportunities; utilize UBCM grant for dike upgrades approved; Implementation Term Financial Plan, the reserves; implement tendering for CWWF complete and project Objective municipality has the projects as able. underway. Ice Regime study complete. Accomplish meaningful obligation to continue Received $425k toward ongoing river progress on targeted addressing known monitoring of KHR, repaved downtown. projects in the currently infrastructure deficits. accepted inventory of needs.
Recreation Program Facilities undergo fluctuating Prepare management 95% Stability use levels and administrative policies for Council Measurable increases in use of all recreational Objective difficulties pending staff levels endorsement and facilities. POS implementation achieved in Establish long term use, and user type and perceptions. staffing regimes to part. occupancy strategies, and Consistency in programming assure success; management regimes for and management strategies establish a working key public facilities. will ensure long term and Point of Sale system. increased use.
OCP Renewal OCP renewal processes are Development of new 60% Preparations long and comprehensive. overarching STR focus group sessions complete; Objective Preceding this, targeting some development regulatory framework in works with legal Undertake some focused community issues is prudent. guidelines. counsel. preparations to prepare for a renewal process post 2018.
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Business District Variably applicable, unfair Develop a new draft 95% Parking Strategy and untenably perceived policy for Council Policy and bylaw amendments presented to Objective (though common) parking debate. Council June 5th. New regulations have and Establish a simpler, requirements has created will assist downtown development and business-friendly, and malcontent between the parking requirements. pragmatic regular regime business community and the around parking municipality. requirements.
Public Regular and multi-channel Consistent and 100% Communication forward communication by regular Implemented communications function in Objective municipal governments is a communications to early 2018 with highly measurable results. Increase information societal expectation, with the public. publication and pro- many positive results. active community engagement.
Report on Council Advocacy Priorities for 2018
Initiative Why Consider It? Progress to end of 2018 High Speed The level of broadband connectivity is rapidly defining Limited Internet the economic and social success of communities as CBBC has solicited internet services and dependency rise exponentially in administration for a re- society. Golden is arguably underserved and examination of a partnership; increasing our connectivity capacity would this can only follow expiration undoubtedly benefit all sectors of our local society. of current SHAW contract.
Flood Golden’s continuing vulnerability to spring freshet Significant Mitigation and ice damming flood consequences requires Strategic Priority Grant for Dike constant advocacy by Council to the Province to Upgrade approved in March. develop and implement more accessible and cost Project is a 3-year initiative. effective programs to assist in mitigating future disasters and managing relief efforts.
Sustainable Canadian municipalities are currently compelled to Continuing Infrastructure compete with one another and spend immense No change. Funding quantities of administrative time and public funds to apply for an array of higher level government grants with varying levels of funding, objectives political influence, and timing. Sustained, rationalized, and pro-rated regular funding based on clearly articulated asset and infrastructure needs by local governments would mitigate the great inefficiencies and inequities of the current system.
Strong Fiscal The revenue streams available to local governments Continuing Futures continue to be highly dominated by annual property No change. tax requisition, which is unable to adequately fund the growing budgetary needs to provide public services. Access to other revenue sources such as consumptive taxes could remedy this national issue.
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Municipal Objectives (Council Strategic Priorities) 2019 and 2020
Initiative Why Do It? Short Term Milestone Success Definition Highway 95 Bridge Success for Golden in this project lies in Submission and acceptance A level of land security Project Land Security ensuring bridge and highway alignment that of proposals and positions positions that ensure the Objective maintains logical and accessible vehicular for consideration by parties best possible outcome for Ensure security of traffic movement and parking, pedestrian involved prior to end of the project and the properties critical for the ease, and downtown economic development Q3. community. project and for Golden’s opportunity. future.
Highway 1 Impacts Though ultimately beneficial nationally, Submission of community Meaningful collaboration Objective provincially and locally, the Phase 4 Canyon expectations, concerns, and and commitments Ensure community Project will have a number of significant positions to the Province through agreements with impacts as a result of the short term impacts to the community, be it prior to end of Q2. the Province and Canyon Project are traffic re-routing and congestion, housing contractors to mitigate mitigated. pressures, social pressures, and infrastructure these impacts. burdens. Consideration and compensation for this will be sought.
Indoor Pool The prospect of an indoor pool complex Attendance at feasibility A feasibility study terms Feasibility Study must be studied with an “all things committee meetings and of reference and Objectives considered” mindset, examining the status consensus on such items in publication that has fully Maintain presence and and forecast of both capital and the Terms of Reference; integrated the data influence in the context of programmatic investments in the existing report by representatives described and outcomes this initiative to ensure pool and Rec Plex; the forecast of the Town prior to end of Q3. to the taxpayer of these council concerns are met. of Golden’s asset management obligations considerations into any now and in the future; and full capital and and all feasibility models. operational lifecycle costs to the greater community of any proposed new facility.
Airport Future In the context of broader and responsible Development of a Terms of A fulsome report Objective asset management, a deteriorating facility, Reference and RFP for authored by a credible Determine the future limited use, costs for rehabilitation, and advertising to the market professional consultant in viability of the airport. unknown potential, the practical viability of by end of Q2. aerodrome business cases keeping and maintaining an airport must be and strategic positioning examined. to recommend direction of this facility.
Asset Management Adequate planning and management of the Overarching Policy by end Policy and plans in place System assets owned and operated by the of Q2, Asset Management by end of Q4 and Objective municipality has become a corporate Plans by end of year. progress toward a Long Continue to develop and priority, growing across North America. Term Financial Plan in finalize a process for the Decades of relative and universal neglect by 2020. future. municipal governments to this need is resulting in new empowerment to inventory, analyze, and reconcile aging infrastructure, life cycle costs, and realistic service delivery with limited resources for the future.
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Municipal Objectives (Council Strategic Priorities) 2019 and 2020
Initiative Why Do It? Short Term Milestone Success Definition Land Strategy Like any service delivery agency, the Town Inventory of existing land Confidence in assuring Assessment requires land to deliver services, whether it and that available for land needs now and in Objective be in the form of roads, wells, parks, consideration. the foreseeable future are Examine land buildings, parking lots, future development met. requirements for the opportunities and other spatial needs. As the municipality to deliver town grows, the need to ensure adequate services and amenities space has been secured is necessary.
Service Capacity The organization is increasingly under A report detailing the Organizational capacity Review Report pressure both internally and externally to current workloads in scope to meet current and Objective deliver more services, increasing demands on and nature of staff, future workload as Ensure the organization staff and Council. Right-sizing the staff accomplishments, and required by Council, is capable of delivering a complement is critical if expectations challenges. higher levels of consistent and growing continue to increase. government, and local level of services and society. internal needs.
Wixon Property In keeping with the wishes of the late Ruth Conservation plan vetted Divestiture of the Conservation Plan Wixon and the recognition of the property’s by appropriate authorities property and Objectives heritage attributes, it is the responsibility of to be attached to the maintenance of its Ensure upon divestiture the municipality to ensure its character is property. historical character. of the land and building, retained. its heritage properties are maintained.
Short Term Rental The number of unregulated STR’s in Golden Bylaw completion and Meaningful regulatory Bylaw and continues to grow along with frustration in enforcement plan. regime in place; Enforcement the tourism and residential neighbourhood satisfactory compliance. Objective sectors. Applying a simple regulatory Complete bylaw and framework will promote and ideally limit the implement enforcement quantity of these offerings. provisions.
Economic A CED function in the past has measurably Establishing an agreed-to If disagreement on Development assisted the community in moving forward approach and approach, a mutual Function on many files. Costs of provision if shared implementation of this agreement to discontinue Objective with the regional district may also create function with the regional the initiative; if an Investigate re- financial and administrative manageability. district. agreement is struck, establishment of function. implementation of the initiative.
Housing Needs Mandated every 5 years by the Province, Completion of reports Better understanding Assessment these assessments are a means to better required as a component of through report analysis of Objective understand the housing status in a the assessment. the housing status in Investigate re- community, including stock and gap and are Golden and definitive establishment of function critical to developing a strategy or action needs. plan.
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Council Priorities Page 55 of 56 AGENDA ITEM #18.A.
Council Advocacy Priorities 2019-2020
Initiative Why Consider It? Definitions of Success Landfill The Golden landfill has been the subject of Assurance of compliance with Legislative considerable debate and contention with respect to its Provincial legislation; eventual Compliance adherence to environmental regulation, unsightliness, determination of direction of and general location in the context of a growing facility long term. community. Owned and operated by the regional district, it is in Council’s interest to ensure the regional government provides updates in order that Council may consider and understand the future of this facility.
Landfill Consistent with the above, receiving data and reports Receipt of required reports and Wells Report from the regional government with respect to meaningful discussion monitoring wells for the facility and participating in following. determining future direction for the facility.
CP Rail Lot Consistent with the highest strategic priority of Ensuring the parcel is secured Allocation Council, ensuring this property is retained for the for the Highway 95 Bridge Highway 95 Bridge project is critical for the Project. community.
Economic Past versions of this function have been beneficial for If disagreement on approach, a Development the community. Exploration of a renewed function mutual agreement to Function with the regional district is prudent to re-establish its discontinue the initiative; if an presence and realize opportunities for the area. agreement is struck, implementation of the initiative.
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