Regular Meeting of Council Agenda November 4, 2019

Regular Meeting of Council will be held in the Council Chambers at the Community Forum, 445-13th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. commencing at 2:45 p.m. for Committee of the Whole Meeting, immediately followed by a Closed Council Meeting, and Reconvening at 6:00 p.m. for Regular Council Meeting.

1 CALL TO ORDER (2:45 P.M.)

2 ADOPTION OF AGENDA

3 RESOLUTION TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

4 DELEGATION:

(a) Embracing BIG ideas – Presentation by the City Planner regarding Official

Community Plan overview.

Teck Trail Operations - Thompson Hickey, General Manager; Richard Deane, (b) Manager of Public Affairs and Commercial Services; and Carol Vanelli Worosz,

Community Engagement Leader. To provide overview of the Teck Trail

Operations Community consultation.

(c) CP Rail – Mike LoVecchio, Director Government Affairs. Presentation on Canadian Pacific freight operations in Castlegar and the West Kootenays.

5 COMMUNITY WELLNESS & SOCIAL SERVICES: (CHAIR MACLEOD / DEPUTY VASSILAKAKIS)

(a) 2020 Canada Day Event (Report 19-175)

Report from the Communications Manager to obtain Council approval to host a Canada Day Celebration on July 1, 2020, determine if the event should be revised, and seek authorization to submit a funding application to the Department of Canadian Heritage – Celebrate Canada Program.

RECOMMENDATION: Council Consider and resolve:

THAT Council direct staff to work with the Community Wellness and Social Services Committee to plan a Canada Day Celebration to be held on July 1, 2020,

AND FURTHER;

THAT Council authorize the Communications Manager to submit a funding application to the Department of Canadian Heritage - Celebrate Canada Program. Agenda Council of the City of Castlegar Regular Meeting – November 4, 2019 Page 2 of 8

6 CULTURAL AND CIVIC PRIDE: (CHAIR HEATON-SHERSTOBITOFF / DEPUTY RYE)

(a) Nil

7 FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES: (CHAIR VASSILAKAKIS / DEPUTY MCFADDIN)

(a) FINANCE DEPARTMENT VERBAL UPDATE.

(b) Alternative Energy & Heating Project Grant Application – Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) Environment Grant (Report 19-176)

Report from the CAO to receive Council authorization to apply for funding under the CBT Environment Grants program for the Alternative Heating and Energy project.

RECOMMENDATION: Council Consider and resolve:

THAT Council authorizes staff to apply for $25,000 in funding through the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) Environment Grants Program,

AND FURTHER;

THAT the 2020 budget include a capital contribution amount of $5,000 to fund the City’s share of the project.

(d) Council Member Appointments – RDCK Recreation Commission (Report 19- 173)

Report form the Executive Assistant to appoint members of Council to the RDCK Recreation Commission for a three year term ending December 2022. This report outlines the appointments and the authority to appoint members of Council to the RDCK Recreation commission.

RECOMMENDATION: Council Consider and resolve:

THAT in addition to Mayor Tassone, as the City of Castlegar’s Regional District appointee, Councillor Bergen Price and Councillor Dan Rye be appointed to the Castlegar and District Recreation Commission for a three year term ending in December 2022.

(e) COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT VERBAL UPDATE.

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8 GREEN AND TECHNOLOGY: (CHAIR PRICE / DEPUTY HEATON- SHERSTOBITOFF)

(a) IT DEPARTMENT VERBAL UPDATE.

(b) Renewable Energy by 2050 (Report 19-174)

Report from the CAO to provide Council with background and costs associated with the West Kootenay Eco Society’s request that the City consider committing to using only renewable energy by 2050.

RECOMMENDATION: Council Consider and resolve:

WHEREAS the City of Castlegar acknowledges that the long-term goal of transitioning its Community energy consumption to 100% Renewable Energy Sources by 2050 has alignment with the City’s current Official Community Plan (OCP) principles;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Castlegar continue to work with the West Kootenay Eco-Society and regional partners to develop a strategy that would outline how the City could transition to renewable energy by 2050,

AND FURTHER;

THAT once the strategy is complete, Council consider components of the strategy for inclusion in the OCP revision in 2021.

9 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: (CHAIR MCFADDIN / DEPUTY PRICE)

(a) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT VERBAL UPDATE.

(b) Kootenay Wide Inter-Community Business Licence (ICBL) (Report 19-170)

Report from the Development Services Clerk to consolidate existing ICBL partnerships and expand participating municipalities throughout the Kootenay’s.

RECOMMENDATION: Council Consider and resolve:

THAT Council proceed with the required readings of Inter Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 1308.

10 PUBLIC SAFETY: (CHAIR TASSONE / DEPUTY MACLEOD)

(a) FIRE DEPARTMENT VERBAL UPDATE.

(b) RCMP VERBAL UPDATE.

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RECOMMENDATION: Council consider and resolve to receive for information:

• Royal Canadian Mounted Police Quarterly Crime Statistics – July / August / September 2019.

11 TRANSPORTATION AND CIVIC WORKS: (CHAIR RYE / DEPUTY TASSONE)

(a) TRANSPORTATION AND CIVIC WORKS DEPARTMENT VERBAL UPDATE.

(b) Local Area Services (Report 19-165)

Report from the Deputy Director of Transportation and Civic Works. In 2018, the Transportation and Civic Works Committee discussed methods to provide neighbourhood improvements. As part of that discussion, City staff were directed to bring a report detailing how Local Area Service programs work in other municipalities.

RECOMMENDATION: Council consider and resolve to receive for information:

• The report entitled “Local Area Services”.

Report from the Deputy Director of Transportation and Civic Works to inform Council of the estimated costs with the installation of two (2) water bottle refill stations and the on-going operational costs associated with them (one at Millennium Park and the other at Kinnaird Park).

RECOMMENDATION: Council Consider and resolve:

THAT Council direct staff to order two (2) water bottle refill stations, one for Millennium Park and one for Kinnaird Park,

AND FURTHER;

THAT the fountains be installed in the spring of 2020.

(d) AIRPORT MANAGER VERBAL UPDATE.

12 QUESTION PERIOD:

13 RESOLUTION TO RISE FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE:

Council consider and resolve to rise from the Committee of the Whole. Agenda Council of the City of Castlegar Regular Meeting – November 4, 2019 Page 5 of 8

14 RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE PUBLIC, RECESS THE PUBLIC MEETING UNTIL 6:00 P.M., AND IMMEDIATELY CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION:

RESOLUTION:

THAT pursuant to Section 90 of the Community Charter, the public be excluded from this portion of the meeting as the subject matter being considered relates to the following:

• Community Charter Section 90(1)(a) Personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality.

• Community Charter Section 90(1)(k) Negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public.

• Community Charter Section 90(1)(l) Discussions with municipal officers and employees respecting municipal objectives, measures and progress reports for the purposes of preparing an annual report under section 98 [annual municipal report].

• Community Charter Section 90(2)(b) The consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the municipality and a provincial government or the federal government or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government or both and a third party.

THAT the public portion of the meeting be recessed until 6:00 p.m.; and

THAT Council immediately resolve into the closed portion of their meeting.

15 RECONVENE (6:00 P.M.) MAYOR TO RECONVENE AT THE REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 P.M.

16 DELEGATION:

(a) CTQ Consultants - Ed Griffone, CTQ Consultants, and the City of Castlegar Planner, to provide Council with an update regarding the Downtown Area Plan. Agenda Council of the City of Castlegar Regular Meeting – November 4, 2019 Page 6 of 8

17 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APPROVAL:

RESOLUTION: That the following minutes be adopted: (a) • Special Council Meeting Minutes – October 16, 2019. (b) • Regular Council Meeting Minutes – October 21, 2019. (c) • Special Council Meeting Minutes – October 30, 2019.

18 RESOLUTION TO ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE:

(a) Recommendations from the October 21, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting to be considered for adoption (Motions to be considered individually):

1. THAT the following items considered and received for information at the October 21, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting, be adopted: • Business License Report – September 2019 • Building Permit Report – September 2019 • Royal Canadian Mounted Police Crime Reduction Unit Report – September 2019. • Report # 19-162 titled “Council and Corporate Objectives Update”. • West Kootenay Regional Airport Quarterly Report for the months of July, August and September 2019.

2. THAT Council receive Quarterly Budget Variance Report (19-163) as information.

AND FURTHER;

THAT Council be supplied with a semi-annual vendor report instead of a monthly cheque register report.

3. THAT Council direct Staff to submit an application to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) managed through UBCM to the maximum amount of $25,000 for Volunteer & Composite Fire Departments to purchase equipment and training.

4. THAT Council endorse a regional application to the 2020 UBCM Community Resiliency Fund with the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Areas, the Villages of Kaslo, Nakusp and Salmo, and the Town of Creston for the delivery of the 2020 FireSmart Home Partners Program.

AND FURTHER;

THAT Council endorse that the RDCK apply for, receive and manage the grant funding on Castlegar’s behalf for up to $25,000. Agenda Council of the City of Castlegar Regular Meeting – November 4, 2019 Page 7 of 8

(b) Committee of the Whole recommendations from November 4, 2019 meeting for adoption. (Motions to be brought forward from the Committee of the Whole portion of the meeting to be considered individually)

19 REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY MINUTES (RDCK):

(a) RECOMMENDATION: That the following minutes be received for information: • Regular Board Meeting – September 19, 2019. • West Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital Regular Board Meeting – June 26, 2019.

20 CORRESPONDENCE:

(a) Yuri Kutschera/CEEEC – 2019 Embetsu Student Exchange Delegation Thank you and Survey.

(b) Honourable Melanie Mark, Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training – Province of British Columbia’s elimination of interest on student loans.

(d) Castlegar & District Hospital Foundation – Consider the appointment of a City Council liaison to the Foundation as well as perhaps an alternate.

(e) Sarah Fraser, Executive Director, Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development – Suspension of the Rural Dividend Program Sixth Intake.

21 REPORTS OTHER:

Nil

22 MAYOR'S REPORT:

23 NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Nil

24 BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION:

(a) The Inter-Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 1308 (Report 19-170)

RECOMMENDATION: Council consider and resolve:

THAT the Inter-Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 1308 be read a first, second and third time. Agenda Council of the City of Castlegar Regular Meeting – November 4, 2019 Page 8 of 8

25 NEXT MEETING:

• November 7, 2019 5:00 p.m. for the City of Castlegar Budget Meeting. • November 18, 2019 2:45 p.m. for Committee of the Whole Meeting followed by the Regular Council Meeting at 6:00 pm, Community Forum, 445-13th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C.

26 NOTICE OF MOTION:

27 QUESTION PERIOD:

28 ADJOURNMENT:

29 2019 STRATEGIC PLAN INFORMATION PAGE File: 0570-20

City of Castlegar WRITTEN APPLICATION TO APPEAR AS A DELEGATION BEFORE COUNCIL

To: Director of Corporate Services City of Castlegar, 460 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar BC V1N 1G7 Please submit to: [email protected], or by fax: 250-365-4810

We hereby request to be placed on the agenda as a delegationfor the regular meeting of Council to be held: (1st Choice Date): (2nd Choice Date):

Subject to be discussed or proposals to be made:

Name of Spokesperson(s): Phone: Email:

Contact Person(s): Phone: Email:

Signature of Applicant: Date:______

Please Note: 1. Anyone wishing to appear before Council as a delegation shall file with the Director of Corporate Services a written request clearly outlining: a) the subject matter and/or proposals to be presented b) the names of the spokesperson(s) / contact person(s). 2. The written request referred to above and supporting documentation must be received by the Director of Corporate Services not later than 3:30 p.m. on the Wednesday immediately preceding the meeting at which the delegation is to be heard. This information is included in the Council agenda package. 3. Delegations are permitted a maximum of 15 minutes to present their submission or petition to Council and this includes any time for questions following the presentation. The time limit may only be extended if so expressed by a majority of Council members present. 4. A petition to Council shall include the name of each petitioner with his/her residential address. 5. As Council limits the number of delegations to two for each meeting, the Director of Corporate Services will confirm which meeting at which you are scheduled to appear as a delegation. Please be certain to complete your first and second choice of dates in your request.

cc: Applicant [FOR CITY USE] Please confirm approval of this request. YES _____ NO_____ Agenda File

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City of Castlegar WRITTEN APPLICATION TO APPEAR AS A DELEGATION BEFORE COUNCIL

Please submit to: [email protected]

To: Director of Corporate Services City of Castlegar 460 Columbia Avenue Castlegar BC V1N 1G7

We hereby ask to be placed on the agenda as a Delegation for the regular meeting of Council to be held:

(1st Choice Date): 04-Nov-2019 (2nd Choice Date):

Subject to be discussed or proposals to be made (attach supporting documents as necessary): Teck Trail Operations community consultation: we are embarking on a process of engaging with our community to inform strategic planning at our operation. More details can be found at www.teck.com/engagetrail, including a discussion guide. However, no pre-reading is required.

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Screen and projector. Please let us know if you would prefer we bring our own laptop or if

Name of Spokesperson(s): Thompson Hickey, General Manager Phone: 250-364-4141 Email: [email protected]

Contact Person(s): Jen Fontaine or Catherine A Phone:250-364-4878 Email: [email protected]

On Behalf of: Teck Trail Operations (Organization, Business, Self, etc.)

Signature of Applicant: Signed by email Date: 24-Sep-2019

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City of Castlegar WRITTEN APPLICATION TO APPEAR AS A DELEGATION BEFORE COUNCIL

Please submit to: [email protected]

To: Director of Corporate Services City of Castlegar 460 Columbia Avenue Castlegar BC VlN 1G7

We hereby ask to be placed on the agenda as a Delegation forthe regular meeting of Council to be held:

nd ( I st Choice Date): 04-Nov-2019 (2 Choice Date): 21-0ct-2019

Subject to be discussed or proposals to be made (attach suppo11ing documents as necessary): Canadian Pacific freight operations in Castlegar and the West Kootenays. Short presentation and Q&A with Council.

List any requested audio-visual needs; the City will accommodate if possible:

Powerpoint projector

Name of Spokesperson(s): Mike LoVecchio, Director Government Affairs Phone: 7787729636 Email: [email protected]

Contact Person(s): Mike Lovecchio Phone: 7787729636 Email: [email protected]

On Behalf of: nadian Pacific (Organization, Business, Self, etc.) ..

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REPORT TO COUNCIL

DATE: November 4, 2019 REPORT NO.: 19-175

SUBMITTED BY: Bree Seabrook, Communications FILE NO.: 8100-20.K1

SUBJECT: 2020 Canada Day Event

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council direct staff to work with the Community Wellness and Social Services Committee to plan a Canada Day Celebration to be held on July 1, 2020,

AND FURTHER;

THAT Council authorize Bree Seabrook, Communications Manager, to submit a funding application to the Department of Canadian Heritage – Celebrate Canada Program.

PURPOSE

To obtain Council approval to host a Canada Day Celebration on July 1, 2020, determine if the event should be revised, and seek authorization to submit a funding application to the Department of Canadian Heritage – Celebrate Canada Program. This Report is for consideration at the November 4, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting and adoption at the November 18, 2019 Regular Meeting.

SUMMARY/BACKGROUND

For over 10 years, the City of Castlegar has hosted a Canada Day Community Celebration. In recent years, the event has been held at Millennium Park & Ponds and has included various food vendors/groups, entertainment, music, family activities, a beach volleyball tournament, and an outdoor movie on the field.

For past events, the City has received a $1,500 grant from the Department of Canadian Heritage – Celebrate Canada Program and up to $3,000 in corporate sponsorships and donations.

In 2019, the City allocated $6,000 from the Special Events budget line item and incurred additional expenses in wages and equipment for employees planning and supporting the event.

A minimum of four Council member volunteers are needed to assist the day of the event. If Council is not available, additional staff are required to work on Canada day to ensure a successful event.

Staff planning the event has noted increased event costs, a reduction in funding from other sources, and decreased event attendance.

REPORT TO COUNCIL

DATE: October 30, 2019 REPORT NO.: 19-176

SUBMITTED BY: Chris Barlow, CAO FILE NO.: 1855-20

SUBJECT: Alternative Energy & Heating Project Grant Application – CBT Environment Grant

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council authorizes staff to apply for $25,000 in funding through the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) Environment Grants Program,

AND FURTHER;

THAT the 2020 budget include a capital contribution amount of $5,000 to fund the City’s share of the project.

PURPOSE:

To receive Council authorization to apply for funding under the CBT Environment Grants program for the Alternative Heating and Energy project. This report is for consideration at the November 4, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting, it is requested that Council approve this recommendation at the November 4, 2019 Regular Meeting in order to meet the November 12, 2019 CBT grant application deadline.

SUMMARY/BACKGROUND:

CBT currently has an Environment Grant funding opportunity available to registered non-profits, public organizations, municipalities, regional districts and Indigenous organizations.

Eligible projects should address one of the following four categories.

1. ECOSYSTEMS PROJECTS: • Enhance or conserve ecosystems and/or species of conservation concern. • Reduce the threat of significant invasive species to terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

2. CLIMATE PROJECTS: Report re: CBT Environment Grant Opportunity. Page 2 of 3

• Support adaptation to the impacts of climate change at community-wide or regional scales. • Make long-term contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions at community-wide or regional scales.

3. WATER PROJECTS: • Support the protection, enhancement or restoration of water resources that are important for species and/or ecosystems of conservation concern. • Carry out water quality and/or quantity research that is scientifically sound and will contribute knowledge to the management of water resources for the benefit of ecosystems, communities and watershed stakeholders.

4. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROJECTS: • Provide education to Basin residents that helps develop an understanding and appreciation of the natural world and motivates ecologically informed decisions and actions.

If successful, it is proposed that the City commission feasibility studies on several energy and district heating initiatives.

District Heating Project

For years, the City of Castlegar and Mercer-Celgar have discussed the use of excess heat from their pulp production process and biomass generator project to create a district heating project in north Castlegar.

District heating is a system for distributing heat generated in a centralized location through a system of insulated pipes for residential and commercial heating requirements such as space heating and water heating. In this case heat would obtained from a cogeneration plant burning biomass. District heating plants can provide higher efficiencies and better pollution control than localized boilers.

If successful, a feasibility study and costs analysis would be completed on this project.

Biomass Power Production

Technology around biomass generators, gasification plants and vaporizer plants is quickly improving and scaling down to a local government level. This was evidenced at this year’s FCM trade show where there was no less than 3 different vendors marketing biomass gasifiers to deal with a number of municipal products. The City has considerable costs dealing with and processing yard waste, solid waste, non- recyclable products, bio-solids and others. If the funding was received, a feasibility study would be commissioned to see what technology is available, how it could be paired to local feed stock and if it can be used for power generation or even just waste reduction.

This research work would be of benefit to almost all other local governments.

REPORT TO COUNCIL

DATE: October 28, 2019 REPORT NO.: 19-173

SUBMITTED BY: Nicole Brown FILE NO.: 0470.30 Executive Assistant

SUBJECT: Council Member Appointments – RDCK Recreation Commission.

RECOMMENDATION(S):

PURPOSE

To appoint members of Council to the RDCK Recreation Commission for a three year term ending December 2022. This report outlines the appointments and the authority to appoint members of Council to the RDCK Recreation commission. This Report is for consideration at the November 4, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting and adoption at the November 18, 2019 Regular Meeting.

SUMMARY/BACKGROUND:

Appointment to Castlegar and District Recreation Commission.

In accordance with RDCK Amending Bylaw No 1874 – a Bylaw to amend “Castlegar and District Community Complex and Recreation Commission Bylaw No. 530, 1985”, three members of Council from the City of Castlegar are appointed to the Recreation Commission. The RDCK Director shall be one of the members, and Castlegar City Council appoints two additional Council members to the Commission for a term to be set by Council.

At the 2019 Inaugural meeting of Council, Councillor Price and Councillor Rye were appointed by resolution to the RDCK Recreation Commission for a one year term ending December 31, 2019.

A resolution with the new appointments to the RDCK Recreation Commission is required by the RDCK no later than November 29, 2019. To this end the following resolution is recommended for consideration:

THAT in addition to Mayor Tassone, as the City of Castlegar’s Regional District appointee,

REPORT TO COUNCIL

DATE: October 30, 2019 REPORT NO.: 19-174

SUBMITTED BY: CAO FILE NO.: 6410-01

SUBJECT: Renewable Energy by 2050

RECOMMENDATION:

AND FURTHER;

THAT once the strategy is complete, Council consider components of the strategy for inclusion in the OCP revision in 2021.

PURPOSE

To provide Council with a staff report providing background and costs associated with the request from the West Kootenay Eco Society that the City consider committing to using only renewable energy by 2050. This report is for consideration at the November 4, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting and adoption at the November 18, 2019 Regular Meeting.

SUMMARY/BACKGROUND:

What is West Kootenay Eco-Society and what is Renewable Energy by 2050.

Founded in 1994, the West Kootenay EcoSociety is a non-profit, community-driven organization. The EcoSociety works to bring local residents together to protect the natural environment. Along with its other community programs like the Nelson Farmers’ Markets, the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre, and Kootenay Rideshare, the EcoSociety is organizing a 100% Renewable Kootenays initiative. The Initiative’s ultimate goal is to phase-out fossil fuels by transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2050 in West Kootenay communities.

The initiative, which is called the West Kootenay 100% Renewable Energy Plan will be focused Report re: West Kootenay Eco Society – Renewable Energy by 2050 Page 2 of 10

regionally but will have "chapters" for each community addressing specific needs/policies/programs, that are needed to support 100% Renewable Energy for community electricity, buildings, transportation and waste management (specifically targeted).

How does the Renewable Energy by 2050 initiative fit into City plans?

OCP The City’s OCP is a policy tool used to guide land use and community planning. It is a general statement of the collective desires of our community regarding the location and nature of future growth and redevelopment. The OCP is intended to provide direction to municipal councils in decisions about land use bylaws, servicing, and capital expenditures to accommodate change. It is only formalized after extensive community engagement and input.

Where does the City of Castlegar current OCP and the Renewable Energy by 2050 Initiative align?

The OCP is guided by fundamental values that act as guiding principles throughout the document. Attached in Appendix A is a listing of the relevant guiding principles from the OCP and their correlation to those areas of priority within the Renewable Energy by 2050 initiative.

More specifically, the OCP makes recommendations and lists policies on a number of areas related to the areas made a priority within the Renewable Energy by 2050 Initiative. Those are listed in Appendix B, but some recommendations of note include:

GHG emission reductions at the community level; Aiming for a 33% emissions reduction by 2020 below 2007 levels.

Renewable Energy Generation - It is strongly encouraged that all buildings over 5,000 square feet meet at least 10% of their annual combined lighting, space heating and water heating energy demand using one or more of the following renewable energy generation technologies: solar thermal hot water heaters; solar photo-voltaic (PV) panels; micro-wind turbines; and ground-source heat pumps.

De-prioritize the automobile, in favour of transit, walking and bicycling, in the specific growth areas and new developments.

Strive to become a zero waste community.

It is important to note that should the City commit to the target of using 100% Renewable Energy by 2050, that this commitment is for the community as a whole, not just municipal operations. A commitment would mean no use of natural gas for heating water or air within the city for any house or business or institution, no gas or diesel vehicles including all trucks, equipment and buses, no gas or diesel generators and no use of any energy created from a non renewable source.

A commitment this specific, for a whole community, could come at considerable cost and would require extensive public engagement.

Report re: West Kootenay Eco Society – Renewable Energy by 2050 Page 5 of 10

APPENDIX A – OCP Fundamental Values

General/ Energy Conservation:

Local Adaptability and Resilience The City will promote local adaptability and resilience by promoting diverse employment opportunities, outstanding local education opportunities, and enhanced local health services. It will also promote local food production and sales, reduced food waste, and innovative approaches to energy conservation and generation. The City will work to generate more low cost housing, along with working to reduce the impacts of poverty and homelessness.

Climate Change The City will continue to work towards reducing the impacts of the municipality and the broader community on climate change, particularly by working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The City will also adapt to oncoming climate change, by anticipating changes and moving to make adjustments that will mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Buildings:

Compact and Focused Development The City will aim to create compact and focused forms of development by encouraging infill and higher densities within existing areas of Castlegar, and directing commercial activity into specific concentrated areas.

Transportation:

Physical Connections and Facilitating Mobility The City will promote strong physical connections between the downtown, the regional commercial area, the airport, Selkirk College, the Columbia River and green spaces. These connections will focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through alternative transportation modes such as walking, cycling, public transportation, wheelchairs and scooters. The City will support opportunities to create compact areas of development along key corridors, encouraging safe and accessible movement while enhancing the quality of streetscapes within these areas.

Waste Management:

The Environment The City will work to preserve, protect, and enhance the quality of our land, air, and water. The City will focus on such areas as parks, natural areas, greenspaces, wildlife habitat, waste reduction, air quality, and water corridors. The City will make use of a range of approaches to encourage ecologically sound development. Report re: West Kootenay Eco Society – Renewable Energy by 2050 Page 6 of 10

APPENDIX B – OCP Recommendations and Policies

Energy Conservation

7.2 Energy Policies .1 Support energy efficiency projects at Zellstoff - Celgar and help foster an environment that encourages innovative ways to conserve energy throughout the entire community.

.2 Encourage energy efficient forms of development through methods such as: energy efficient subdivision design; site planning including building orientation; energy efficient building design, materials, lighting and appliances; water conservation in landscaping; access to multiple transportation modes such as transit and cycling; and, mixed-use forms of development.

.3 Encourage the incorporation of renewable energy as part of all new development.

.4 Strive to become more self-reliant in meeting community energy needs by supporting the appropriate scale of renewable and alternative energy generation including but not limited to geothermal, micro- hydro, solar, bio fuels and wind.

.5 Continually explore opportunities of becoming a net exporter of energy.

.6 Focus investments into renewable energy projects that reduce costs and increase financial returns to the community.

.7 Consider the feasibility of a community energy enterprise or public utility.

.8 Expand on the City’s successes in corporate energy efficiency for Municipal facilities. Explore additional possibilities such as energy retrofits (e.g. shell improvements, alternative heating, lighting, etc.), and incorporation of alternative energy solutions for City infrastructure such as pumping facilities, where practical.

.9 Become carbon neutral in municipal operations.

.10 Continue to promote education and awareness of energy conservation (e.g. through events such as Earth Hour, or incentives such as compact fluorescent lights or timers) and actions that could be taken to mitigate increasing energy prices.

.11 Investigate the opportunity for heat resource recovery from wastewater.

7.3 GHG Emissions Policy

.1 As it is estimated that the City of Castlegar has influence or jurisdiction over nearly half of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the community, the City is committed to taking steps to reduce emissions by: a) Adopting policies and reducing barriers to enable action on climate change; b) Implementing programs, policies and regulations within the City’s jurisdiction that facilitate Report re: West Kootenay Eco Society – Renewable Energy by 2050 Page 7 of 10

GHG emission reductions at the community level; and, c) Aiming for a 33% emissions reduction by 2020 below 2007 levels.

.2 Continue to promote education and awareness of greenhouse gas emissions, encouraging actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

.3 Promote and encourage actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions such as compact development or intensification of existing urban areas, the construction of mixed-use developments, high quality pedestrian and bicycle amenities, energy efficient buildings, and green municipal operations.

.4 Undertake projects that are eligible for carbon credits.

.5 Promote street trees and reforestation of underutilized City lands.

.6 Ensure the City's transit system is adequate and the benefits to energy conservation and air pollution reduction are promoted.

.7 Consider the performance of new capital projects and construction in relation to future climate changes.

.8 Build public awareness of the household actions that can be taken to reduce GHG emissions, such as home energy audits, and to prepare for climate change.

Buildings

Energy Conservation within the Energy, Water and GHG Reduction Development Permit Area

.21 Passive Solar Design elements should be incorporated that facilitate the retention of solar heat through either direct-gain, indirect-gain or both approaches.

.22 Green roofs are encouraged to reduce heating and cooling needs, enhance biodiversity, reduce fire hazards, and realize other benefits.

.23 Roofing Material should incorporate the use of materials that absorb less sunlight, such as light coloured materials.

.24 Orientation - Buildings should be oriented to the street. However, when the main axis of the building is within 15 degrees of due south, use of solar thermal and solar voltaic modules is strongly encouraged.

.25 Landscaping - In order to improve the energy performance of the building, landscaping should be designed to shield buildings from the strong prevailing wind and to not block solar access for south facing walls and windows.

.26 Renewable Energy Generation - It is strongly encouraged that all buildings over 5,000 square feet meet at least 10% of their annual combined lighting, space heating and water heating energy demand using one or more of the following renewable energy generation Report re: West Kootenay Eco Society – Renewable Energy by 2050 Page 8 of 10

technologies: solar thermal hot water heaters; solar photo-voltaic (PV) panels; micro-wind turbines; and ground-source heat pumps.

Transportation

19.1 Active Transportation The City will continue to pursue opportunities for active transportation, with an emphasis on implementation. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, completed in 2009, provided a vision for the systematic implementation of a safe, feasible and convenient bicycle and pedestrian route network. The proposed network includes a set of inter-connected bicycle and walking routes – consisting of sidewalks, bicycle lanes, multi-use pathways and trails – to provide safe and direct access to major destinations and recreational areas throughout the City. Recent accomplishments aligned with the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan action steps include a 7th Avenue Sidewalk and Bike Lane, and a 5th Street Sidewalk. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan are linked to the OCP, ensuring a comprehensive and integrated approach to active transportation in Castlegar.

19.1.1 Active Transportation Objectives

.1 Make Castlegar a walkable and bicycle-friendly City.

.2 Encourage and inspire residents to use active transportation options such as walking and cycling.

19.1.2 Active Transportation Policies

.1 Promote safety through education initiatives and programs targeted at pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.

.2 Recognize that active transportation is a cost-effective means to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions and promote community health.

.3 Retrofit existing areas and ensure new development is pedestrian oriented through the addition of sidewalks, shaded rest areas, multiple use paths, and trail connections.

.4 Follow the direction of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for the provision of new active transportation amenities and networks including sidewalks, bicycle paths and trails.

.5 Reduce potential for pedestrian/cyclist/motor vehicle conflicts by encouraging the construction of dedicated bicycle and pedestrian paths.

.6 Preserve existing trail systems.

19.2.1 General Transportation Objectives

.1 Reduce the number of household automobiles trips throughout the day. Report re: West Kootenay Eco Society – Renewable Energy by 2050 Page 9 of 10

.2 Ensure roads remain safe and well maintained.

.3 Establish an expanded transit network which may include shuttles, trolleys or trains.

.4 Ensure the efficient movement of goods so that commerce and industry remains competitive.

19.2.2 General Transportation Policies

.1 De-prioritize the automobile, in favour of transit, walking and bicycling, in the specific growth areas and new developments.

.2 Work with developers and land owners in the regional commercial centre around Columbia Avenue and Highway 3 to implement a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly environment for that area.

.3 Continue to work with transit authorities to optimize the effectiveness of the City’s transit system. Consider working with other organizations to provide frequent shuttle bus service along Columbia Avenue.

.4 The Arterial road designation includes roads which are primarily intended to provide safe and efficient mobility. Arterial roads are intended to serve traffic travelling between major origins and destinations within a community. Speed limits are generally more than 50 km/h and on-street parking is discouraged outside of the Downtown and Columbia Corridor areas. Direct access is very limited to fronting properties.

.5 The Collector road designation includes roads which typically serve a dual function: providing mobility between local roads and arterial roads by collecting and distributing local traffic within residential neighbourhoods and commercial or industrial areas, and providing access to individual properties. Speed limits are typically 50 km/h or more and on-street parking is permitted where appropriate.

.6 The Local roads designation primarily provides direct vehicular and pedestrian access to private properties. Local roads allow access to and from the arterial/collector roadway network, but generally discourage through vehicle traffic. Speed limits are usually not more than 50 km/h.

.7 Improve winter maintenance by allowing parking on only one side of the street, where appropriate.

.8 Consider the use of overpasses rather than traffic signals to facilitate pedestrian and vehicle traffic at major highways.

Waste Management

7.1 Environmental Responsibility and Stewardship Objectives .5 Strive to become a zero waste community. Report re: West Kootenay Eco Society – Renewable Energy by 2050 Page 10 of 10

7.6 Waste Management Policies .1 Promote and enhance the yard waste collection program and community composting facility.

REPORT TO COUNCIL

DATE: October 25, 2019 REPORT NO.:19-170

SUBMITTED BY: Development Services Clerk FILE NO.: 4320-20

SUBJECT: Kootenay Wide Inter-Community Business Licence (ICBL)

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council proceed with the required readings of Inter Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 1308

PURPOSE:

To consolidate existing ICBL partnerships and expand participating municipalities throughout the Kootenay’s.

SUMMARY/BACKGROUND:

Created in partnership with local governments, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the Province of British Columbia, ICBL partnerships streamline and simplify the licensing process, making it easier to do business in participating communities. ICBLs allow mobile businesses (e.g. contractors, caterers, and other service providers) to operate across the Participating Government jurisdictions, without having to apply for multiple businesses licences.

On a January 30, 2019 teleconference hosted by the Small Business Branch of the Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology, representatives from the Cranbrook/Kimberley, Elk Valley, Greater Trail and West Kootenay ICBL partnerships as well as the Boundary, Columbia Valley and Slocan Valley regions agreed to bring forward to Councils the opportunity to expand on the success of the existing ICBL programs by consolidating partnerships and expanding participating communities into one Kootenay-wide ICBL program.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

Consolidating existing ICBL partnerships into a Kootenay-wide ICBL will build on the success of existing ICBL programs and expand on the number of participating communities, further supporting small businesses, reducing unnecessary administrative burden, increasing compliance, fostering positive intercommunity partnerships and displaying business friendliness.

CITY OF CASTLEGAR

BYLAW NO. 1308

A BYLAW TO AMEND THE INTER-COMMUNITY BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW NO. 1246

WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to amend City of Castlegar Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 1246;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Castlegar, in open meeting assembled, hereby ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. This bylaw may be cited as “Inter-Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 1308”

2. Bylaw 1246 is amended by changing the definition of “Participating Government” to read:

“means the communities that have adopted the Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw and any other municipalities that adopt this bylaw at a later date”

3. Part 4 of Bylaw 1246 is amended by changing the fee from “$85.00” to “$100.00”

4. Part 9 of Bylaw 1246 is amended by replacing the wording “This Bylaw shall come into full force and effect on the first day of January 2017 and operate as a pilot program until December 2018.” With the wording “this bylaw shall come into full force and effect on the first day of January 2020 and operate as a pilot program until December 2021.”

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REPORT TO COUNCIL

DATE: October 30th 2019 REPORT NO.:19-165

SUBMITTED BY: CAO FILE NO.: 6520-00

SUBJECT: Local Area Services

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council receives the report entitled “Local Area Services” for information only.

PURPOSE

In 2018, the Transportation and Civic Works Committee discussed methods to provide neighbourhood improvements. As part of that discussion, City staff were directed to bring a report detailing how Local Area Service programs work in other municipalities.

SUMMARY/BACKGROUND:

A Local Area Service (LAS) project is a neighbourhood improvement paid for by the owners of the benefiting properties. This process is used to either accelerate the process of delivering specific engineering infrastructure or to provide engineering infrastructure that the City does not intend to provide in the foreseeable future. In some instances, services may qualify for assistance from the City.

Under the Community Charter (Division 5 of Part 7), a municipality may provide a service within a part of the municipality. Such a service is known as a “local area service”, and the area within which the service is provided is known as a “local service area.” Division 5 sets out the legal framework for the establishment of a local service area and any borrowing in relation to a LAS. Municipalities may recover all or part of the cost of a LAS (Section 216) by levying local service taxes against the properties located within the boundaries of the local service area. A local service tax may be a property value tax, a parcel tax or both.

A LAS must be established by bylaw. The bylaw must: • describe the service, • define the boundaries of the local service area, • identify the methods of cost recovery for the service, including the form of local service tax (property value tax and/or parcel tax) and the portion of the costs of the service that is to be recovered by the local service tax, and Report re: Local Area Services Page 2 of 4

• if applicable, identify the portion of the costs of the service that is to be recovered by a general property tax.

LAS policies are common around the province in both small and large municipalities. Each municipality applies their LAS policies in different ways. Typically, a LAS will include the following types of infrastructure:

• underground infrastructure including storm, water or sewer extensions or upgrades • the addition of a sidewalk or curb and gutter • new street lighting • traffic calming measures such as street bumps, curb bulges and crosswalk lighting • street trees • playground equipment • the opening or closing of a lane • extension or establishment of cycle lanes

Some of the reasons that drive local Improvements include:

• Improve safety and accessibility for all users; • Improve drainage on the street; • Enhance the appearance of the streetscape; and • Minimize dust in the dry season and prevent erosion of gravel surfaces.

Typically, the process begins with a petition to Council from the neighbourhood. Staff will review each petition for their merits and viability and will provide a cost-estimate. Where municipalities differ however is the requirements for Council to consider a petition and the cost-sharing arrangements established by Bylaw. The minimum standard is for the formal petition to be signed in favour by at least half (1/2) of the property owners representing at least half (1/2) of the assessed value of the properties benefiting from the petition. Some municipalities, however, use a threshold of 2/3 or even 75% of the benefiting properties. The definition of benefiting properties can be anything from the specific block, many blocks, the specific street or the entire neighbourhood. Often this is dependent on the type of project.

The cost-sharing arrangements range from a 50/50 split between the municipality and the benefiting properties, to the benefiting properties providing 100% of the funding. As well, the cost- sharing often varies depending on the type of improvement. The cost-sharing policy from Mission, BC is provided below as an example.

Report re: Local Area Services Page 3 of 4

When the projects are completed the asset then becomes gifted to the City and the City is responsible for the long-term maintenance and renewal of that asset.

ALTERNATIVES:

Continue to not allow Local Area Service improvements.

IMPLICATIONS:

(1) Social – LAS policies can have positive social implications including increased neighbourhood cohesion, improve community quality of life and provide aesthetic improvements to the neighbourhood. Depending on the type of project they can also enhance public health and safety.

(2) Environmental – LAS projects often have benefits that improve or enhance the environment like drainage improvements, traffic calming, cycle lanes, and street trees.

(3) Personnel – An LAS program would potentially increase the work load on Civic Works and Finance staff.

(4) Financial - The implications for the City can vary depending on the thresholds set by Council. It could be a requirement of Council that any LAS provide 100% of the funding from the benefiting properties. In this case, there would be some operational expenses incurred by the City but no capital expenses. The operational contribution would vary depending on the type and size of the project. As well, new assets will be maintained and renewed by the City.

REPORT TO COUNCIL

DATE: OCTOBER 28, 2019 REPORT NO.: 19-172

SUBMITTED BY: PATRICK GAUVREAU, DIRECTOR FILE NO.: 6240-20.W2 OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES

SUBJECT: WATER BOTTLE REFILL STATIONS

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council direct staff to order two (2) water bottle refill stations, one for Millennium Park and one for Kinnaird Park AND FURTHER

THAT the fountains be installed in the spring of 2020.

PURPOSE

To inform Council of the estimated costs with the installation of two (2) water bottle refill stations and the on-going operational costs associated with them (one at Millennium Park and the other at Kinnaird Park). This Report is for consideration at the November 4, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting and adoption at the November 18, 2019 Regular Meeting.

SUMMARY/BACKGROUND:

Council has requested that City staff provide a cost estimate for the installation of 2 water bottle refill stations at 2 of our key City Parks (Millennium and Kinnaird).

Water bottle fill station with optional dish bowl at base

Report re: Water Bottle Refill Stations Page 2 of 3

The estimated costs for these bottle refill stations have been broken down in the chart below (see Figure 1.).

2 BRS WITH 2 BRS WITH DOG 2 BOTTLE REFILL 2 BRS WITH DOG ITEM/COSTS FREEZE DISH AND FREEZE STATIONS (BRS) DISH PROTECTION KITS KITS LABOUR + EQUIP + $8,915.00 $8,915.00 $8,915.00 $8,915.00 MATERIALS 2 BOTTLE REFILL $13,944.38 $19,482.65 $15,968.60 $20,914.00 STATIONS 10% CONTINGENCY $2,285.94 $2,562.85 $2,488.36 $2,982.90 TOTAL $25,145.32 $28,191.36 $27,371.96 $32,811.90 FIGURE 1.

On-going yearly maintenance costs for both water bottle re-fill stations are estimated at $1,180.00. This will include winterizing, energizing and bi-monthly inspections during summer months. On-going yearly maintenance costs will be lower if freeze kits are purchased as the will not need to be winterized and available for use year round.

ALTERNATIVES:

Purchase more or less bottle refill stations this year and perform the installation in the spring of 2020.

IMPLICATIONS:

(1) Social Will improve the quality of life for residents and is in line with our OCP.

(2) Environmental Will promote the re-use of water bottles and potentially reduce waste.

(3) Personnel On-going maintenance costs are estimated at $1,180.00 per year. (4) Financial Use the remaining funds from this year’s Community Enhancement fund.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS: None

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Minutes of the Special Budget Meeting of the Council of the City of Castlegar in the Council Chambers at the Community Forum, 445-13th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. October 16, 2019 commenced at 5:00 p.m. for Special Council proceedings.

Members Mayor Bruno Tassone Present Councillor Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff Councillor Cherryl MacLeod Councillor Maria McFaddin Councillor Bergen Price Councillor Dan Rye Councillor Florio Vassilakakis

Absent Nil

Staff Chris Barlow, Chief Administrative Officer Ola Oladele, Director of Finance Nicole Brown, Executive Assistant Patrick Gauvreau, Deputy Director of Transportation and Civic Works / Airport Manager Sheriff Gbadamosi, Senior Technical Systems Analyst Sam Lattanzio, Fire Chief

Public and Media

1 CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Tassone called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.

2 ADOPTION OF AGENDA

S32 Moved and seconded, and RESOLVED: THAT the agenda for the Special Meeting of October 16, 2019 be adopted.

CARRIED.

3 RESOLUTION TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

S33 Moved and seconded, and RESOLVED: THAT Council now resolve itself into Committee of the Whole.

CARRIED.

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4 BUDGET DISCUSSIONS 2020

Mr. Ola Oladele, Director of Finance discussed with Council the process for the scheduled budget meetings in November 2019. The first draft of the budget will be brought forward at the November 21, 2019 Special Budget Meeting for Council discussion. Mr. Oladele reviewed with Council the approved 2019-2023 five year Capital Plan.

COW143 Moved and, RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to bring forward funding options for the Millennium Park washroom project to the November 21, 2019 budget meeting for Council’s discussion.

AND FURTHER;

THAT Council defer the Millennium Park playground project to 2021.

CARRIED.

COW144 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to explore the potential requirements to install covered stairs at 7th avenue, and bring forward a report for Council consideration.

CARRIED.

Council had a discussion regarding Hospital hill and priority plowing routes. Staff will re-distribute the priority plowing information to Council and Staff, and will remind plowing staff of the high priority areas in the City during the annual winter operations meeting.

COW145 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a cost estimate for the conversion of the basketball court across from Kinnaird Park K1 field into an outdoor rink/basketball court to the November 21, 2019 budget meeting for Council consideration.

CARRIED.

RECESS/ RECONVENE

The meeting recessed at 6:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:39 p.m.

COW146 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a cost estimate to install two additional bike repair stations and potential locations, to the November 21, 2019 budget meeting for Council consideration.

Council of the City of Castlegar Special Budget Meeting Minutes – October 16, 2019 Page 3 of 7

CARRIED.

Council discussed installing a wheel chair accessible playground within the City of Castlegar. Council agreed to defer discussion of the installation of a wheelchair accessible playground to 2021 budget discussions.

COW147 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council increase the Community Enhancement budget to $40,000 from $25,000 per year in the 2020-2024 draft budget, for discussion at the November 21, 2019 budget meeting.

CARRIED.

COW148 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a cost estimate to open the Millennium ponds the first weekend of June and close the second weekend of September of each year, to the November 21, 2019 budget meeting for Council consideration.

CARRIED.

COW149 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a cost estimate to replace Council and staff tables and chairs, gallery chairs, as well as purchasing stackable chairs in the Community Forum, to the November 21, 2019 budget meeting for Council consideration.

CARRIED.

COW150 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a cost estimate per person to send a Council delegation to Embetsu, Japan in 2020, to the November 21, 2019 budget meeting for Council consideration.

CARRIED.

COW151 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to bring forward an updated cost estimate to move to weekly garbage collection during the summer months, to the November 21, 2019 budget meeting for Council consideration.

CARRIED.

COW152 Moved, and RECOMMENDED: Council of the City of Castlegar Special Budget Meeting Minutes – October 16, 2019 Page 4 of 7

THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a cost estimate to allow the carry over of surplus water consumption to the summer months, and to freeze the rates for those without water meters, to the November 21, 2019 budget meeting for Council consideration.

DEFEATED.

COW153 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a cost estimate to allocate $10,000 in 2021 to a new grant funding stream, to the November 21, 2019 budget meeting for Council consideration.

CARRIED.

COW154 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a cost estimate to add playground equipment at the Oglow Park, to the November 21, 2019 budget meeting for Council consideration.

DEFEATED.

COW155 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a cost estimate and phasing plan for the purchase of reservoir style hanging baskets for Castlegar Communities in Bloom, to the November 21, 2019 budget meeting for Council consideration.

CARRIED.

COW156 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to allocate $6,000 for bike skills park inspection and maintenance costs, for Council consideration at the November 21, 2019 budget meeting.

CARRIED.

COW157 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a cost estimate to host a Castlegar 75th Anniversary Celebration, to the November 21, 2019 budget meeting for Council consideration.

CARRIED.

COW158 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

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THAT Council direct staff to allocate $10,000 for consulting to support the City’s affordable housing priorities, for discussion at the November 21, 2019 budget meeting.

CARRIED.

COW159 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a cost estimate to include $50,000 in the 2020 budget to start developing a Castlegar housing strategy, to the November 21, 2019 budget meeting for Council consideration.

CARRIED.

COW160 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to allocate $50,000 for the installation of a new 48 niche columbarium at the cemetery, for consideration at the November 21, 2019 budget meeting.

CARRIED.

COW161 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to allocate $60,000 for a cover for the South Sewage Treatment Plant lay down pad, for Council consideration at the November 21, 2019 budget meeting.

CARRIED.

COW162 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to allocate $30,000 for the South Sewage Treatment Plant Weir-Wolf automated brush system, for Council consideration at the November 21, 2019 budget meeting.

CARRIED.

COW163 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to allocate $190,000 for the North Sewage Lagoon safety fence, for Council consideration at the November 21, 2019 budget meeting.

CARRIED.

COW164 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to allocate $30,000 for LED streetlight gateways, for Council consideration at Council of the City of Castlegar Special Budget Meeting Minutes – October 16, 2019 Page 6 of 7

the November 21, 2019 budget meeting.

CARRIED.

COW165 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to allocate $40,000 to the Airport terminal building retrofit and installation of

HPS bulbs for the Airport parking lot, for Council consideration at the November 21, 2019 budget meeting.

CARRIED.

COW166 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to allocate $50,000 for Airport terminal security access cards, for Council consideration at the November 21, 2019 budget meeting.

CARRIED.

RECESS/RECONVENE

The meeting recessed at 8:42 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:47 p.m.

COW167 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to allocate $40,000 for the installation of a panic button in the airport screening area, for Council consideration at the November 21, 2019 budget meeting.

CARRIED.

COW168 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to allocate $30,000 for the purchase of a multi purpose Toro Sand Pro unit, for Council consideration at the November 21, 2019 budget meeting.

CARRIED.

COW169 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to allocate $35,000 for the Castlegar Fire Department basement renovation, for Council consideration at the November 21, 2019 budget meeting.

CARRIED.

COW170 Moved, and Council of the City of Castlegar Special Budget Meeting Minutes – October 16, 2019 Page 7 of 7

RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a cost estimate for the installation of a point of presence at the Castlegar Court House, and a separate cost estimate to provide fibre connectivity to the Airport Lands, for Council consideration at the November 21, 2019 budget meeting.

CARRIED.

COW171 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct staff to allocate $8,000 for the installation of standby network switches, for Council consideration at the November 21, 2019 budget meeting.

CARRIED.

5 RESOLUTION TO RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

S34 Moved and seconded, and RESOLVED: THAT Council rise from Committee of the Whole.

CARRIED.

6 QUESTION PERIOD

Nil

7 ADJOURNMENT:

S35 Moved and seconded, and RESOLVED: THAT the meeting be adjourned.

CARRIED.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

______Nicole Brown Bruno Tassone Executive Assistant Mayor City of Castlegar

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Castlegar in the Council Chambers at the Community Forum, 445-13th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. October 21, 2019 commenced at 2:45 p.m. for Committee of the Whole, and was immediately followed by a Closed Meeting of Council, and reconvened at 6:00 p.m. for Regular Council proceedings.

Members Mayor Bruno Tassone Present Councillor Sue Heaton- Sherstobitoff Councillor Cherryl MacLeod Councillor Maria McFaddin Councillor Bergen Price Councillor Dan Rye Councillor Florio Vassilakakis

Absent Nil

Staff Chris Barlow, Chief Administrative Officer Ola Oladele, Director of Finance Tracey Butler, Director of Corporate Services Patrick Gauvreau, Deputy Director of Transportation and Civic Works/Airport Manager David Bristow, IT Manager Sam Lattanzio, Fire Chief Monty Taylor, RCMP Sergeant (excused at 3:50 pm)

Public and Media

1 CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Tassone called the meeting to order at 2:46 p.m.

2 ADOPTION OF AGENDA

R308 Moved and seconded, and RESOLVED:

THAT the agenda for the Regular Council Meeting of October 21, 2019 be adopted.

CARRIED.

3 RESOLUTION TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R309 Moved and seconded, and RESOLVED: THAT Council now resolve itself into Committee of the Whole.

CARRIED.

4 DELEGATION

The Chief Administrative Officer introduced the new Standing Delegation “Embracing BIG ideas” segment on the Committee of the Whole Agenda. The segment will be a time for Council to discuss ideas and topics of interest brought forward by staff. Council of the City of Castlegar Regular Meeting Minute – October 21, 2019 Page 2 of 10 ______

Mr. Mark Laver, Economic Development Manager with Castlegar & District Economic Development provided Council with an update on the areas of the Economic Development Program. Mr. Laver discussed new business start-ups, marketing programs, Imagine Kootenay program, Train feasibility

study, State of the Kootenay’s program and school initiatives. Mr. Laver updated Council on upcoming events and activities including immigration programs, business retention efforts and needed development (retail, warehouse and housing).

5 COMMUNITY WELLNESS & SOCIAL SERVICES

Nil

6 CULTURAL & CIVIC PRIDE

Nil

7 FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES

Councillor Vassilakakis assumed the Chair.

Finance Department Verbal Update.

The Director of Finance provided Council with a verbal update regarding current operational items within the Finance Department, including: • Budget 2020. • Tax sale. • Insurance Policy improvements. • Software solutions.

Corporate Services Department Verbal Update.

The CAO and Corporate Officer provided Council with a verbal update regarding current operational items within the Corporate Services Department, including: • Internal training of employees in the department for agenda and minute preparation. • Job description updates. • Budget preparations.

Communication Department Verbal Update.

The CAO provided Council with a verbal update regarding current operational items within the Communications Department, including: • Public Engagement for the 2020 Budget and the Downtown Area Plan. • Media Relations & Advertising and social media posts. • Attendance at the IAP2 training October 21-25. • Working on the Communications Plan.

Council and Corporate Objectives Update – 2019 – Q3 (Report 19-162)

Report from the CAO to update Council on the status of those initiatives that have been identified as priorities for the organization through the first three quarters of 2019.

COW172 Moved, and Council of the City of Castlegar Regular Meeting Minute – October 21, 2019 Page 3 of 10 ______

RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council receive Report # 19-162 titled “Council and Corporate Objectives Update” for information.

CARRIED.

Travel Authorization – BC Affordable Housing Conference (Report 19-159)

Report from Executive Assistant seeking Council authorization for Councillor McFaddin, Chair of the Castlegar Housing Committee to travel to Vancouver, BC to attend the Non-profit Housing Association BC Affordable Housing Conference scheduled for November 17-19, 2019. Council recognized that attending the Conference was an important educational step forward in addressing housing needs in Castlegar irrespective of the minimal budget implication.

COW173 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council authorize Councillor McFaddin, Chair of the Castlegar Housing Committee to travel to Vancouver, BC to attend the Non-profit Housing Association BC Affordable Housing Conference scheduled for November 17-19, 2019.

CARRIED.

Budget Variance Report – January to September 2019 (Report 19-163)

Report from the Chief Financial Officer updating Council on the financial results for the first 9 months of the 2019 fiscal year.

COW174 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council receive Quarterly Budget Variance Report (19-163) as information,

AND FURTHER;

THAT Council be supplied with a semi-annual vendor report instead of a monthly cheque register report.

CARRIED.

8 GREEN AND TECHNOLOGY

Councillor Price assumed the Chair.

IT Department Verbal Update.

The IT Manager provided Council with a verbal update regarding current operational items within the IT Department, including: • October 21 meeting video will be posted on the City’s web page this week. • Working on City back up system.

Council of the City of Castlegar Regular Meeting Minute – October 21, 2019 Page 4 of 10 ______

9 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Councillor McFaddin assumed the chair.

Development Services Department Verbal Update.

Nil

Development Services Department Verbal Update.

Business License Report (Report 19-151)

COW175 RECOMMENDATION: Council consider and resolve to receive for information:

Business License Report – September 2019

CARRIED.

Building Permit Report (Report 19-157)

COW176 RECOMMENDATION: Council consider and resolve to receive for information:

Building Permit Report – September 2019

CARRIED.

10 PUBLIC SAFETY

Mayor Tassone assumed the Chair.

Fire Department Verbal Update.

The Fire Chief provided Council with a verbal update regarding current operational items within the Fire Department, including: • Finishing up 2019 fire prevention work.

• School education program saw 500 children go through the Fire Safety House. • Department has responded to 33 calls ahead of last year. • Interior Health Drug Alert currently posted.

RCMP Detachment Verbal Update.

Nil

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Crime Reduction Unit Report – September 2019

COW177 RECOMMENDATION: Council consider and resolve to receive for information:

• Royal Canadian Mounted Police Crime Reduction Unit Report – September 2019.

CARRIED.

CEPF Application for Volunteer & Composite Fire Departments (Report 19-158) Council of the City of Castlegar Regular Meeting Minute – October 21, 2019 Page 5 of 10 ______

Report from the Fire Chief seeking Council endorsement of a grant application under CEPF for Volunteer & Composite Fire Departments to purchase eligible equipment that is listed in Report 19-158 and to cover the cost of sending 10 firefighters to “live fire” training.

COW178 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council direct Staff to submit an application to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) managed through UBCM to the maximum amount of $25,000 for Volunteer & Composite Fire Departments to purchase equipment and training.

CARRIED.

Regional District of Central Kootenay Regional FireSmart Program (Report 19-161)

Report from the Fire Chief seeking Council endorsement of the 2020 UBCM Community Resiliency Fund application. The City of Castlegar’s portion in 2020 for partnering into the FireSmart Home Partners program with the RDCK is anticipated to be $14,000. This will cover the cost for the City to have a dedicated Wildfire Mitigation specialist that works on performing FireSmart assessments, education and facilitating the Community FireSmart program in neighbourhoods within the City.

COW179 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council endorse a regional application to the 2020 UBCM Community Resiliency Fund with the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Areas, the Villages of Kaslo, Nakusp and Salmo, and the Town of Creston for the delivery of the 2020 FireSmart Home Partners Program.

AND FURTHER;

THAT Council endorse that the RDCK apply for, receive and manage the grant funding on Castlegar’s behalf for up to $25,000.

CARRIED.

11 TRANSPORTATION AND CIVIC WORKS

Councillor Rye assumed the Chair.

Transportation and Civic Works Department Verbal Update.

The Deputy Director of Transportation and Civic Works provided Council with a verbal update regarding current operational items within the Transportation and Civic Works Department, including: • Upcoming training for the crew. • Budget preparations.

West Kootenay Regional Airport Verbal Report.

The Airport Manager provided Council with a verbal update regarding current operational items within the West Kootenay Regional Airport, including: • 2 capital projects still ongoing. Council of the City of Castlegar Regular Meeting Minute – October 21, 2019 Page 6 of 10 ______

• Budget preparations.

Report from the Airport Manager recommending Council receive the WKRA Quarterly Report for the months of July, August and September of 2019 as information only.

COW180 Moved, and RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council receive the West Kootenay Regional Airport Quarterly Report for the months of July, August and September 2019 as information only.

CARRIED.

12 QUESTION PERIOD

Nil

13 RESOLUTION TO RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R310 Moved and seconded, and RESOLVED:

THAT Council rise from Committee of the Whole.

CARRIED.

14 RESOLUTION TO RECESS THE PUBLIC MEETING UNTIL 6:00 P.M.

R311 Moved and seconded, and RESOLVED:

THAT pursuant to Section 90 of the Community Charter, the public be excluded from this portion of the meeting as the subject matter being considered relates to the following:

AND FURTHER;

THAT the public portion of the meeting be recessed until 6:00 p.m.; and

AND FURTHER;

THAT Council immediately resolve into the closed portion of their meeting. Council of the City of Castlegar Regular Meeting Minute – October 21, 2019 Page 7 of 10 ______

CARRIED.

The meeting recessed at 4:18 p.m.

15 RECONVENE

Mayor Tassone reconvened the meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Members Mayor Bruno Tassone Present Councillor Sue Heaton- Sherstobitoff Councillor Cherryl MacLeod Councillor Maria McFaddin Councillor Bergen Price Councillor Dan Rye Councillor Florio Vassilakakis

Absent Nil

Staff Chris Barlow, Chief Administrative Officer Present Ola Oladele, Director of Finance Tracey Butler, Director of Corporate Services Patrick Gauvreau, Deputy Director of Transportation and Civic Works/Airport Manager David Bristow, IT Manager Sam Lattanzio, Fire Chief Bree Seabrook, Communications Manager

Public and Media

16 DELEGATION

Ms. Audrey Polovnikoff and Ms. Val Field, Kootenay Gallery of Art, provided Council with a review of the past year including outcomes of their recent Strategic Planning Session. The Delegation commented on sponsorship, exhibitions, contract renewal, revenue trends, fund raising, staffing, strategic planning and financial review. The delegation is requesting an increase to $70,000 for their annual operating grant from the City.

17 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

R312 Moved and seconded, and RESOLVED:

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2019 and the Public Hearing Minutes of October 7, 2019 be adopted as presented.

CARRIED.

18 RESOLUTION TO ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

The following resolutions were recommended at the October 7, 2019 Committee of the Whole

Meeting and are presented for consideration of adoption by Council:

R313 Moved and seconded, and Council of the City of Castlegar Regular Meeting Minute – October 21, 2019 Page 8 of 10 ______

RESOLVED:

THAT the following items considered and received for information at the October 7, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting, be adopted: • Castlegar and District Library Board Meeting Minutes – June 12, 2019. • Emergency Services Monthly Report – September 2019.

CARRIED.

R314 Moved and seconded, and RESOLVED:

THAT Council proceed with the required readings of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1305.

CARRIED.

R315 Moved and seconded, and RESOLVED:

THAT Council adopt the Park Memorial Cemetery Master Plan submitted by Urban Systems, December 2017,

AND FURTHER;

THAT, subject to budgetary considerations and potential grants, staff proceed with the implementation of operational and capital improvements identified in the Plan.

CARRIED.

The following resolution recommended at the October 21, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting is presented for consideration of adoption by Council:

R316 Moved and seconded, and RESOLVED:

CARRIED.

19 REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY (RDCK) MEETING MINUTES

Nil

20 CORRESPONDENCE

R317 Moved and seconded, and RESOLVED:

Council of the City of Castlegar Regular Meeting Minute – October 21, 2019 Page 9 of 10 ______

THAT Council waive the forum fees as requested by the RCMP Kootenay Boundary Regional Detachment for their upcoming November 20, 2019 Harassment Presentation.

CARRIED.

R318 Moved and seconded, and RESOLVED:

THAT Council receive for information the correspondence from: • Hervé Blézy regarding Kootenay Lake Ferry Solutions. • Local Government Program Services – Completion of FireSmart Project (SWPI-886 Castlegar FireSmart, 2018). • Castlegar Robson Branch Legion – November 11th Canadian Military Valour and Sacrifice. • BC SPCA – Science and Policy Newsletter Fall 2019. • Interior Health – Healthy Communities Presentation Follow Up – Partnership Agreement. • District Highways Manager – Hwy 22/Columbia Ave Phase 2 Paving Deferment.

CARRIED.

21 REPORTS OTHER

R319 Moved and seconded, and RESOLVED:

THAT the following reports be received for information: • UBCM Council Update – Mayor Tassone • UBCM Council Update – Councillor Rye

CARRIED.

22 MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Tassone reported on the following meetings and events:

• Bulb Planting with Communities in Bloom

Councillor Heaton-Sherstobitoff commented on attendance at the Castlegar and District Hospital Foundation meeting October 17, 2019.

23 NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Nil

24 BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION

25 NEXT MEETING(S) Special meeting to be held October 30, 2019 at 5:00 pm re: Adoption of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw, in the Community Forum, 445-13th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C.

November 4, 2019 at 2:45 p.m. for Committee of the Whole Meeting followed by the Regular Council

Meeting at 6:00 p.m., Community Forum, 445-13th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C.

Council of the City of Castlegar Regular Meeting Minute – October 21, 2019 Page 10 of 10 ______

26 NOTICE OF MOTION

Nil

27 QUESTION PERIOD

Nil

28 ADJOURNMENT

R320 Moved and seconded, and RESOLVED: THAT the Regular meeting be adjourned.

CARRIED.

The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

______Tracey Butler Bruno Tassone Director of Corporate Services Mayor

City of Castlegar

Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Castlegar in the Council Chambers at the Community Forum, 445-13th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. October 30, 2019 commenced at 5:00 p.m.

Members Mayor Bruno Tassone Present Councillor Bergen Price Councillor Dan Rye Councillor Florio Vassilakakis Via Facetime

Absent Councillor Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff Councillor Cherryl MacLeod Councillor Maria McFaddin

Staff Tracey Butler, Director of Corporate Services

Public and Media

1 CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Tassone called the meeting to order at 5:14 p.m.

2 ADOPTION OF AGENDA:

S36 Moved and seconded, and RESOLVED:

THAT the agenda for the Special Council Meeting of October 30, 2019 be adopted as presented.

CARRIED.

3 BYLAW FOR CONSIDERATION:

2020 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1305 – Adoption.

S37 Moved and seconded, and RESOLVED:

THAT Bylaw 1305, 2020 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw, be adopted.

CARRIED.

4 NEXT MEETING:

November 4, 2019 at 2:45 p.m. for Committee of the Whole Meeting followed by the Regular

Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Forum, 445-13th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C.

Council of the City of Castlegar Special Meeting Minutes – October 30, 2019 Page 2 of 2 ______

5 QUESTION PERIOD:

Nil

6 ADJOURNMENT:

S38 Moved and seconded, and RESOLVED: THAT the meeting be adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

CARRIED.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

______Tracey Butler Bruno Tassone Director of Corporate Services Mayor

Regional District of Central Kootenay September 19, 2019 1

Regional District of Central Kootenay REGULAR BOARD MEETING Open Meeting Minutes

The ninth meeting of the Board of the Regional District of Central Kootenay in 2019 was held on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in the RDCK Boardroom, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC.

Quorum was maintained throughout the meeting.

ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT: ELECTORAL AREAS Chair A. Watson Area D Director G. Jackman Area A Director T. Wall Area B Director A. Casemore Area C Director R. Faust Area E Director T. Newell Area F Director H. Cunningham Area G Director W. Popoff Area H Director A. Davidoff Area I Director R. Smith Area J Director P. Peterson Area K

MUNICIPALITIES Director B. Tassone City of Castlegar Director R. Toyota Town of Creston Director S. Hewat Village of Kaslo Director J. Hughes Village of Nakusp Director J. Morrison City of Nelson Director C. Moss Village of New Denver Director D. Lockwood Village of Salmo Director L. Main Village of Silverton Director J. Lunn Village of Slocan

STAFF PRESENT S. Horn Chief Administrative Officer/ Chief Financial Officer A. Lund Deputy Corporate Officer S. Sudan General Manager of Development Services J. Chirico General Manager of Community Services U. Wolf General Manager of Environmental Services A. Wilson Resource Recovery Manager T. Barrington Resource Recovery Technician M. Durand Regional Parks Manager C. Williams GIS Supervisor J. Madelung Former Grants Coordinator

1. CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME Chair Watson called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.

1.1 TRADITIONAL LANDS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

Regional District of Central Kootenay September 19, 2019 2 We acknowledge and respect the indigenous peoples within whose traditional lands we are meeting today.

1.2 ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

630/19 The agenda for the September 18, 2019 Regular Open Board meeting be adopted with the inclusion of Item 2.2.6 - All Recreation Committee: minutes September 18, 2019, Item 5.5 - Columbia River Treaty: Committee Activities Update and the addition of the addenda before circulation.

Carried

1.3 ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

631/19 The minutes from the August 15, 2019 Regular Open Board meeting be adopted as circulated.

Carried

1.4 DELEGATION 1.4.1 BC Caribou Recovery Program - South Area Cory Legebokow (by phone) Land & Resource Specialist

Cory Legebokow gave a presentation, by phone, to the Board regarding the BC Caribou Recovery Program a comprehensive new plan to restore and conserve identified herds. Mr. Legebokow identified the program will consider ways to reduce threats to caribou, while balancing the needs of all British Columbians, including Indigenous communities, industry and recreation enthusiasts. The caribou have declined from between 30,000 and 40,000 in B.C. at the turn of the last century to approximately 19,000 caribou today. In the past three decades, many B.C. caribou herds have become threatened.

Mr. Legebokow indicated the federal government is initiating conservation efforts for caribou under the authority of the federal Species at Risk Act (SARA) and the province is expected to reduce threats to caribou herds and their critical habitat. The province is negotiating an agreement with the federal government to prevent the possibility of a SARA Section 80 protection order.

Mr. Legebokow discussed the herds population in the RDCK and the extreme decline in numbers. He identified the South Selkirks and Purcell South caribou status is considered extirpated. He indicated in the Central Selkirks (Nakusp/Duncan) there are 29 caribou and the numbers are declining, the status of the area remains threatened.

Mr. Legebokow discussed the Management Actions and the tools used by the province for caribou recovery. He went into details regarding the draft of the herd plan and how key the plan will be to the process. The plan includes known science, threats, and information on the herds. The plan will be updated with new information as it comes available. i.e. new population surveys, management actions and engagement etc.

Mr. Legebokow went over the engagement process and the Province's plan to working with local governments, First Nations, industry and stakeholders to

Regional District of Central Kootenay September 19, 2019 3 collaboratively develop recommended management actions for each herd. Local knowledge and traditional ecological knowledge will be requested to form part of the herd plan and help form the recommendations of management actions. Engagement with local governments in the South Area will be taking place January - February 2020.

In conclusion, Mr. Legebokow answered the questions from the Board.

Chair Watson thanked Mr. Legebokow at 9:38 a.m.

2. COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS 2.1 FOR INFORMATION Committee/Commission Reports for information have been received as follows:

2.1.1 Area C Advisory Planning Commission: minutes July 8, 2019 Staff has received the recommendations and is working with the Commission.

2.1.2 Riondel Commission of Management: minutes August 6, 2019 Staff has received the recommendation regarding the custodian and is working with the Commission.

The Commission has indicated there is no Maintenance Report to include with the minutes.

2.1.3 Recreation Commission No. 8 (Slocan Valley - South): minutes September 5, 2019

2.1.4 Nelson & District Recreation Commission: minutes September 17, 2019 Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

632/19 That the Board send a letter of support to the Nelson Disc Golf Society in their endeavor to find a location within the Nelson & District Recreation Commission No. 5’s catchment for the purposes of barrier free disc golf activity.

Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

633/19 That the Board approve an amendment to the Recreation Facility - Nelson, Areas F and Defined E Service S226 2019 financial plan to increase Capital Projects by $5,000 and increase contribution from Reserves by $5,000 for a total of $25,000 for the Front Street to Nelson & District Community Complex Parking Lot Corridor Project.

Carried

2.2 WITH RECOMMENDATIONS 2.2.1 Arrow Creek Water Treatment and Supply Commission: minutes August 20, 2019 Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

634/19 That RDCK staff, jointly with Town of Creston staff, investigate options, feasibility and cost of a joint parkland restoration project at the Erickson open reservoir site.

Regional District of Central Kootenay September 19, 2019 4 Carried

2.2.2 South Slocan Commission of Management: minutes August 27, 2019 NOTE: The recommendation regarding the radon mitigation at the South Slocan Old School House does not need Board approval because the Commission has powers under their bylaw to do the work and it is included in their 2019 budget.

2.2.3 Creston Valley Services Committee: minutes September 5, 2019 Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

635/19 That the Board approve the RDCK entering into Facility Use Agreements with the Creston Curling Club for use of the Ice Area/Lower Viewing Area and the Upper Lounge Area at the Creston and District Community complex for the period of 5 years (October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2024), to include a clause that between June 30 and September 30, 2022, the RDCK will have the ability to renegotiate the rental rates due to the significant work the RDCK Board is doing around its fees and charges bylaw, and the that the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the necessary documents.

Carried

2.2.4 Castlegar & District Recreation Commission: minutes September 5, 2019 Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

636/19 That the Board direct staff to prepare a feasibility analysis report for potential regional park for the Crown Land parcel (with PID #014-834-421);

AND FURTHER, that staff be directed to consider general risk, liabilities and other implications and come back to the Commission in 90 days.

Carried

2.2.5 Central Resource Recovery Committee: minutes September 17, 2019 Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

637/19 That the Board approve the purchase of two model 2020 4900SB Highway Tractors Units from RJames Management Group (Western Star) at a cost of $344,318 plus applicable taxes;

AND FURTHER, that the Units be purchased through the Municipal Finance Authority Equipment Financing Program for a five-year term with the costs to be paid from the 2019-2023 Financial Plan for Service S187 Capital Expenditures Account.

Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

638/19 That the Board direct staff to immediately issue a Request for Quote to purchase two Roll-Off Trucks, with the estimated cost of $460,000 and funds for the purchase to be allocated in the 2020 Financial Plan for Service S187 Capital Expenditures account.

Regional District of Central Kootenay September 19, 2019 5 Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

639/19 That the Board direct staff to prepare a Negotiated Request for Proposal for the HB Tailings Facility Closure and Remediation and undertake the procurement and negotiation with the proponent that offers the highest value to the RDCK which meets all required scope for less than $3,822,056.00 plus GST;

AND FURTHER that the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the necessary documents to a maximum value of $3,822,056.00 with the highest ranked proponent(s) following negotiation;

AND FURTHER that the cost be included in the 2020 Financial Plan for Service S187 Central Resource Recovery.

Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

640/19 That the Board direct staff to prepare a contract extension letter to extend the term of SRK’s Consulting Services Agreement for two years, to November 16, 2021;

AND FURTHER that the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the necessary documents to extend the Consulting Services Agreement to November 16, 2021.

Carried

NOTE: The contract is for SRK’s engineering consulting services associated with the HB Closure and Remediation Project and Engineer-of-Record tasks for the tailings facility.

2.2.6 All Recreation Committee: minutes September 18, 2019 Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

641/19 That the Board establish a standing committee called the All Recreation Committee with Terms of Reference dated September 18, 2019;

AND FURTHER, that the Board approve the Director’s stipend and expenses for All Recreation Committee meetings; and that it be paid from the Community Services Overhead budget contained in Service S100 General Administration.

Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

642/19 That the Board approve the creation of a RDCK Recreation Inclusion and Access Task Force (the “Task Force”);

AND FURTHER, that the Task Force work with staff to develop a budget for Board consideration at the January 2020 Open Board meeting.

Regional District of Central Kootenay September 19, 2019 6 Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

643/19 That the Board appoint Director Davidoff, Director Faust and Alternate Director Anderson to the RDCK Recreation Inclusion and Access Task Force.

Carried

2.3 DIRECTORS' REPORTS Each Director gave a brief summary of the work they have been doing within their communities.

2.3.1 Director Moss: New Denver - Rat Issue

RECESS/ The meeting recessed at 10:26 a.m. and reconvened at 10:35 a.m. RECONVENE

3. MEMBERSHIP 3.1 Area A Economic Development Commission Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

644/19 That the Board send a letter to outgoing member Howard Boyle thanking him for his service to the Area A Economic Development Commission.

Carried

3.2 South Slocan Commission of Management Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

645/19 That the Board send a letter to outgoing alternate commission member Greg Veenstra thanking him for his service to the South Slocan Commission of Management.

Carried

4. CORRESPONDENCE 4.1 The letter dated August 1, 2019 from Patrick Wruck, BC Utilities Commission, requesting a letter of comment for the inquiry into the Regulation of Municipal Energy Utilities - Regulatory Timetable Establishment. NOTE: A letter dated September 13, 2019 from Patrick Wuck, BC Utilities Commission, indicating the cancellation of community input sessions regarding the BC Hydro and Power Authority Fiscal 2020 to Fiscal 2021, has been received.

4.2 The email dated August 13, 2019 from Bruce Gibbons requesting for action to prohibit the bottling of groundwater in the RDCK.

4.3 The letter dated August 15, 2019 from Earl Frerichs, Beaton Arm Crossing Association, requesting the Board to pass the same motion as the Lower Columbia Community Development Team Society and Trail & District Chamber of Commerce. Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

646/19 That the Board does not support a study to evaluate the economic benefits of a north south low elevation route through the Central Kootenays for U.S trucking from Waneta to the Trans Canada to Alaska;

Regional District of Central Kootenay September 19, 2019 7

AND FURTHER, that a letter stating the RDCK's position be sent to the Beaton Arm Crossing Association and the Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation.

Carried

4.4 The letter dated August 28, 2019 from Patricia Thomson, requesting the RDCK support saving the Rails to Trails, from Christina Lake to Castlegar, to remain a hiking, biking and recreation trail.

4.5 The email dated August 21, 2019 from Jessie Christophersen, Recycling Council of BC, requesting regional districts officially declare October 21 - 27, 2019 Waste Reduction Week.

4.6 The email and sequence of events for the August 22, 2019 logging truck incident from Tom Zeleznik, Mayor of Village of Nakusp, requesting support at the 2019 UBCM Convention to address rural incidents and response times. Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

647/19 That the Board send a letter to the Village of Naksup supporting the efforts to allow quick initial response to critical situations using locally directed resources, unhindered by bureaucracy.

Carried

4.7 The letter dated August 27, 2019 from Don Low providing information on glyphosates and his experience as an orchardist. 4.7.1 2019 UBCM Resolution: Glyphosate Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

648/19 That resolution 454/19, being:

WHEREAS the chemical formula known as glyphosate is known to cause serious eye damage, is a toxic substance for aquatic life and is believed to be responsible for an 81% decline in the Monarch Butterfly population in North America;

AND WHEREAS glyphosate is now banned in El Salvador, Sri Lanka, Bermuda, Columbia and Vietnam, and juries in California have awarded multi-million dollar settlements against producers of products containing glyphosate and there are now more than 13,000 such lawsuits in the United States alone;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the British Columbia Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development initiate an immediate scientific literature and litigation review of the chemical known as glyphosate;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that until such time as the review is complete and indicates there is no liable risk to the Province of BC and its residents, the chemical known as glyphosate be suspended from all use across the Province, including on all public and private forest lands;

be amended to include "crown land in" before "the Province" and remove ", including on all public and private forest lands," in the last sentence, thus reading:

Regional District of Central Kootenay September 19, 2019 8 WHEREAS the chemical formula known as glyphosate is known to cause serious eye damage, is a toxic substance for aquatic life and is believed to be responsible for an 81% decline in the Monarch Butterfly population in North America;

Carried

4.8 The letter dated August 30, 2019 from Nova Woodbury, BC Association of Abattoirs & BC Meats, requesting the RDCK support licensed and inspected abatoirs in the region.

5. COMMUNICATIONS 5.1 The letter from Jay Chalke, Ombudsperson, providing the Quarterly Report from April 1 to June 30, 2019.

5.2 The letter dated August 15, 2019 from Tara Faganello, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, congratulating the RDCK for our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provided a decal to include on the RDCK website and letterhead.

5.3 The letter dated August 19, 2019 from Matt Murray, West Kootenay EcoSociety, providing the progress on the West Kootenay 100% Renewable Energy Plan.

5.4 The email and invitation dated September 4, 2019 from Kris Salikin, Circle of Indigenous Nations Society, inviting Directors to attend the reconciliation gathering.

5.5 The letter dated September 17, 2019 from Linda Worley, Columbia River Treaty Local Governments Committee, providing an update on Committee activities.

6. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

649/19 The Accounts Payable Summary for August, 2019 in the amount of $6,704,021 be approved.

Carried

7. BYLAWS 7.1 Bylaw 2672: Land Use Amendment - Area G Block (Z1901G) The Board Report dated August 28, 2019 from Meeri Durand, Senior Project Planner, seeking the Board adopt Electoral Area G Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 2672, 2019, has been received.

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

Regional District of Central Kootenay September 19, 2019 9 650/19 That Regional District of Central Kootenay Bylaw No. 2672, 2019 being a bylaw to amend the Electoral Area G Land Use Bylaw No. 2452, 2018 is hereby ADOPTED;

AND FURTHER that the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the same.

Carried

7.2 Bylaw 2684: Land Use Amendment - Area G Block (Z1901G) The Board Report dated September 6, 2019 from Meeri Durand, Senior Project Planner, seeking the Board adopt Electoral Area G Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 2684, 2019, as amended, has been received.

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

651/19 That Regional District of Central Kootenay Bylaw No. 2684, 2019 being a bylaw to amend the Electoral Area G Land Use Bylaw No. 2452, 2018 is hereby given SECOND READING as amended.

Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

652/19 That Regional District of Central Kootenay Bylaw No. 2684, 2019 being a bylaw to amend the Electoral Area G Land Use Bylaw No. 2452, 2018 is hereby given THIRD READING.

Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

653/19 That Regional District of Central Kootenay Bylaw No. 2684, 2019 being a bylaw to amend the Electoral Area G Land Use Bylaw No. 2452, 2018 is hereby ADOPTED;

AND FURTHER, that the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the same.

Carried

7.3 Bylaw 2673: Cottonwood Lake Regional Park Loan Authorization Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

654/19 That the Cottonwood Lake Regional Park Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2673, 2019 be ADOPTED and the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the same.

Carried

7.4 Bylaw 2685: Permissive Tax Exemption 2020 Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

655/19 That the Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2685, 2019 be read a FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD time by content.

Carried

Regional District of Central Kootenay September 19, 2019 10 Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

656/19 That the Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2685, 2019 be ADOPTED and the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the same.

Carried

8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 COMMUNITY SERVICES 8.1.1 Request for Approval: Ongoing Recreation Software Funding The Board Report dated September 5, 2019 from Joe Chirico, General Manager of Community Services, seeking Board approval for continued funding for the Recreation Software Administrative Assistant position for the Recreation Software, has been received.

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

657/19 That the Board approve the appointment of a permanent Part-Time Recreation Software Administrator for the Community Services Department effective October 1, 2019, with wages and benefits not to exceed $35,000 in the first year.

Carried

8.1.2 Service S226 Review Request: Nelson, Areas E and F Recreation Commission The Board Report dated September 10, 2019 from Stuart Horn, Chief Administrative Officer, presenting a formal Service review request of the Nelson, Area F and Defined Area E Recreation Service, has been received.

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

658/19 That staff forward the letter dated August 5, 2019 from Director Ramona Faust requesting a service review for the Nelson, Area F and Defined Area E Recreation Service 226 to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing;

AND FURTHER, that Director Jackman be appointed as a representative of the RDCK Board of Directors to the service review.

Carried

8.2 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 8.2.1 Kootenay Lake Local Conservation Fund (KLLCF) Appointment of Technical Review Committee Members The Board Report dated September 3, 2019 from Sangita Sudan, General Manager of Development Services, seeking Board approval of two members on the Technical Review Committee for the KLLCF, has been received.

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

659/19 That the Board approve the appointment of Claire Peyton as Technical Review Committee representative and Marc-Andre Beaucher as the alternate to the Technical Review Committee for the Kootenay Lake Local Conservation Fund.

Carried

Regional District of Central Kootenay September 19, 2019 11 8.2.2 Natural Hazard & Risk Reduction Strategy Development The Board Report dated August 29, 2019 from Sangita Sudan, General Manager of Development Services, recommending the Board formally establish a Natural Hazard & Risk Reduction Strategy for the RDCK, has been received.

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

660/19 That the Board establish a Natural Hazard & Risk Reduction Strategy and direct staff to make application for UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant, under Flood Risk Assessment, Flood Mapping and Flood Mitigation Planning fund for the January 2020 intake, to support the Consequence of Risk Assessment Project which builds on the results of Natural Disaster Mitigation Program Stream 1 and Stream 2 projects to provide further analysis to support development of a RDCK Natural Hazard Risk Tolerance Policy.

Carried

8.2.3 For Information: National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) Orthophotography and LiDAR Update The Board Report dated September 9, 2019 from Chrystal Williams, GIS Supervisor, providing an update to the Board from the Basin Wide LiDAR Data Collection to support the NDMP initiative, has been received for information.

CHANGE OF The Order of Business was changed to address public time, with Item 11 - Public Time ORDER considered at this time.

11. PUBLIC TIME Chair Watson acknowledged and thanked former Grants Coordinator Judy Madelung for her many years of service to the RDCK and wished her the best in her retirement.

The Chair called for questions from the public and members of the media at 11:45 a.m.

CHANGE OF Item 8.2.4 - Discussion Topics: Interior Lumber Manufacturer's Association (ILMA) RESUMED Workshop was considered at this time.

8.2.4 Discussion Topics: Interior Lumber Manufacturer's Association (ILMA) Workshop Chair Watson request the Board determine three to five topics for discussion at the ILMA workshop being held in October. 1. Inclusiveness – including other industry participants 2. Watershed Governance 3. Wildfire 4. Bio Energy 5. Response to Forest Resiliency report

8.3 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 8.3.1 Erickson Water System: Antique Mobile Home Park - Construction Award The Board Report dated September 5, 2019 from AJ Evenson, Project Manager, providing the results from the Antique Mobile Home Park Request for Proposal (RFP) and requesting awarding the contract to Riteway Holdings Ltd., has been received.

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

661/19 That the Board award the Antique Mobile Home Park Request for Proposal for Construction to Riteway Holdings Ltd., and that the Chair and Corporate Officer

Regional District of Central Kootenay September 19, 2019 12 be authorized to sign the necessary documents to a maximum value of $245,223.50;

AND FURTHER, that the cost be included in the 2019 Financial Plan for Service S250 Water Utility-Area B (Erickson).

Carried

8.3.2 Clean BC: Plastics Action Plan - Policy Consultation Paper The Board Report dated September 9, 2019 from Travis Barrington, Resource Recovery Technician, requesting the Board's consideration and input for the Clean BC: Plastics Action Plan - Policy Consultation Paper, has been received.

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

662/19 That the Board approves the RDCK's consultation feedback letter regarding the Clean BC - Plastics Action Plan and authorizes the Chair to sign the letter for submission to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy for the September 30, 2019 deadline;

AND FURTHER that the RDCK Board supports and wishes to join the submission from the Districts of Squamish and Tofino in response to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy's proposed amendments to the Recycling Regulation and the Environmental Management Act.

Carried

8.4 FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION 8.4.1 2019 UBCM Meeting Request: Wildfire Mitigation Initiatives Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

663/19 That the Board support the Chair and Chief Administrative Officer request a meeting with the Ministry of Forests Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development at the 2019 UBCM Convention to discuss continued funding for all FireSmart disciplines including wildfire mitigation initiatives on the landscape level in support of wildfire risk reduction prescriptions and implementation.

Carried

8.4.2 2019 UBCM Convention: Banquet Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

664/19 That the dinner expense amount of those Directors who do not attend the banquet at the 2019 UBCM Convention be raised to $75 for the night of the banquet.

Carried

Director Morrison and Smith recorded opposed.

8.5 FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES 8.5.1 Kitchener Fire Response Service

Regional District of Central Kootenay September 19, 2019 13 The Board Report dated August 21, 2019 from Tom Dool, Research Analyst, providing the Board with the options for establishing a Fire Protection Service for a portion of Electoral Area B (Kitchener), has been received.

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

665/19 That the Kitchener Fire Response Service BE REFERRED to May, 2020 to allow the Area Director for Electoral Area B the opportunity to discuss the findings with the community.

Carried

8.5.2 West Creston Fire Requisition Increase The Board Report dated August 21, 2019 from Tom Dool, Research Analyst, providing the Board with the implications of increasing the requisition for the West Creston Fire Protection Area, has been received.

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

666/19 That the Board direct staff to prepare an amendment bylaw for the West Creston Fire Protection Service Establishment Bylaw, as amended, to increase the maximum requisition amount by no more than 25% over the 5 year base rate.

Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

667/19 That the Board direct staff to review the West Creston Fire Response Service and prepare a plan to ensure the sustainability of the service and establish an appropriate requisition amount.

Carried

8.5.3 Fire Protection and Assistance Response Agreement: Lower Kootenay Indian Band Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

668/19 That the Board approve the RDCK entering into a Fire Protection and Assistance Response Agreement with Lower Kootenay Indian Band to provide fire protection services for the Lower Kootenay Indian Reserve No. 1 for the period July 15, 2019 to December 31, 2024, and that the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the necessary documents.

Carried

8.5.4 Evacuation Route Planning: Request for Proposal Results The Board Report dated September 6, 2019 from Chris Johnson, Emergency Program Manager, providing the Board with the Request for Proposal results for the Evacuation Route Planning, has been received.

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

Regional District of Central Kootenay September 19, 2019 14 669/19 That the Board award the contract to Red Dragon/lnnomergence in the amount of $49,000 + GST for the completion of the Evacuation Route Planning projects for Creston and Area; and Argenta/Johnson's Landing, Riondel, Harrop/Proctor, Glade, Deer Park, and Edgewood, and that the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the necessary documents;

AND FURTHER, the Board approve an amendment to the 2019 Financial Plan for Service A101- Emergency Management to increase the budget by $49,000 to cover costs until the final report is accepted by the UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund program and funds are received.

Carried

8.5.5 For Information: RDCK Area H North Community Wildfire Protection Plan The Report dated September 6, 2019 from Slocan Integral Forestry Cooperative providing the Board with the Area H North Community Wildfire Protection Plan, has been received for information.

8.5.6 For Information: RDCK Area H South Community Wildfire Protection Plan The Report dated September 6, 2019 from Slocan Integral Forestry Cooperative providing the Board with the Area H South Community Wildfire Protection Plan, has been received for information.

8.6 GRANTS 8.6.1 Discretionary Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

670/19 Discretionary grants out of the funds available for the following Electoral Areas/Member Municipalities be approved as designated:

AREA A Nelson Daybreak Rotary Club (Mini RYLA Camp) $50 Senior Citizens Association Branch 96 $2,500

AREA B Creston Valley Fall Fair Society $2,600 Erickson History Book Project $1,000

AREA C Ducks Unlimited Creston Chapter $750

AREA D RDCK (Geo Spatial Information S102) $775

AREA E West Kootenay Boating Association $500

AREA F Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society $1,500 Nelson Daybreak Rotary Club (Mini RYLA Camp) $50 West Kootenay Boating Association $500

AREA G Nelson Daybreak Rotary Club (Mini RYLA Camp) $50

AREA H Nelson Daybreak Rotary Club (Mini RYLA Camp) $50

Regional District of Central Kootenay September 19, 2019 15 AREA J City of Castlegar $250

Carried

8.6.2 Community Development Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

671/19 Community Development grants out of the funds available for the following Electoral Areas/Member Municipalities be approved as designated:

AREA A Town of Creston $2,500

AREA B Town of Creston $5,000

AREA C Creston Kootenay Foundation $900 Town of Creston $2,500

AREA D Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network $200 Kaslo Baseball and Softball Association $500 North Kootenay Lake Community Services Society $4,000

AREA E RDCK (Rec No. 10 S279) $29,205 Nelson Public Library $1,000

AREA F Nelson Public Library $1,700

AREA G Community Futures Central Kootenay $2,000

AREA H RDCK (West Refuse Disposal S188) $982

AREA J Ootischenia Fire Department $3,500 Robson-Raspberry Improvement District $4,312

AREA K Arrow Lakes Caribou Society $5,500

SALMO Salmo Valley Curling & Rink Association $7,000

Carried

8.6.3 Economic Development Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

672/19 Economic Development grants out of the Area E funds available within S111 be approved as designated:

Regional District of Central Kootenay September 19, 2019 16

Balfour Recreation Commission $10,000

Carried

9. RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

673/19 That the Board take no further action to file a Notice on Title relating to land at 2109 Svoboda Road, Electoral Area E, currently owned by Richard Klein, legally described as Sublot 1, District Lot 1240, Kootenay District Plan X57.

Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

674/19 That the Board take no further action to file a Notice on Title relating to land at 406 Cedar Street, Electoral Area G, legally described as Parcel C (being consolidation of Lots 1, 4, 5, and 8 of this Block and Plan, See CA6949289) Block 31, District Lot 1242 ,Kootenay District Plan 640.

Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

675/19 That the Board take no further action to file a Notice on Title relating to land at 3364 Koch Siding Road, Electoral Area H, legally described as Lot B, District Lot 3820, Kootenay District Plan 5584 except (1) Parcel A (explanatory Plan 7583) and (2) Plans 7105 and NEP67557.

Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

676/19 That no further action be taken with respect to RDCK Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2660, 2019 being a bylaw to amend RDCK Zoning Bylaw No. 1675, 2004 is hereby given FIRST and SECOND reading and referred to a PUBLIC HEARING.

Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

677/19 That RDCK Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2690, 2019 being a bylaw to amend RDCK Zoning Bylaw No. 1675, 2004 is hereby given FIRST and SECOND reading and referred to a PUBLIC HEARING.

Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

678/19 In accordance with Regional District of Central Kootenay Planning Procedures and Fees Bylaw No. 2457, 2015, that Electoral Area 'J' Director Rick Smith is hereby delegated the authority to chair the Public Hearing on behalf of the Regional District Board.

Regional District of Central Kootenay September 19, 2019 17 Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

679/19 That the Board APPROVE a Site Specific Exemption to reduce the required setback to Kootenay Lake from 15.0 metres from the natural boundary to 4.0 metres from the natural boundary in accordance with the Engineering Report prepared by Deverney Engineering Services Ltd. for property located at 10182 Highway 31 and legally described as Lot A, District Lot 819, Kootenay District, Plan EPP83669 (PID 030-731-542) SUBJECT to inclusion of the Engineering Report prepared by Deverney Engineering Services Ltd., dated February 4, 2019 in the Management Plan of Crown Lease File No. 0280412;

AND SUBJECT to written confirmation from Interior Health Authority that the Sewerage System Regulation is met for pit toilets on the property;

AND FURTHER, no placement of retaining wall, rock or fill should be placed in front of the cabin or within 15 metres the natural boundary.

Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

680/19 That the Board APPROVE the issuance of a Development Permit to Ken Foot of Spearhead for the property at 4655 Highway 3A and legally described as PLAN NEP2449, DISTRICT LOT 790, KOOTENAY LAND DISTRICT, PARCEL A, (BEING A CONSOLIDATION OF LOTS 1 AND 2 SEE CA5564282) (PID: 029-966-574) in order to vary:

1. Section 3901(3)(c) of the Regional District of Central Kootenay Zoning Bylaw No. 1675, 2004 from "25.0 metres" to 4.5 metres on the east lot line, and 2.1 metres on the west lot line.

2. Section 612 Regional District of Central Kootenay Zoning Bylaw No. 1675, 2004 from "1.5 spaces per 100 m2 of GFA, 1 space/employee plus one space for every commercially licensed vehicle for that address" to "1 stall per 122 m2 of GFA";

CONDITIONAL ON:

3. Reduction of noise levels from the office dust collector by 50%; 4. Signed agreement that trucks shall not idle overnight on the site; 5. Removal of the wood-fired boiler, and replacement with high-efficiency gas boiler.

Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

681/19 WHEREAS Telus Communications Inc. proposes to erect a monopoled telecommunication on lands at located at 315 Fowler Street in the community of Riondel and legally described as Lot 5, Block 1, District Lot 461, Kootenay Land District, Plan NEP5803 (PID 013-289-179);

AND WHEREAS proponents of telecommunication towers are regulated by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISEDC) on behalf of the Government of Canada and are required by ISEDC to consult with land use authorities as provided for in CPC-2-0-03;

AND WHEREAS Telus Communications Inc. has consulted with the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) accordingly and there is no objection to the proposed telecommunication tower;

Regional District of Central Kootenay September 19, 2019 18 AND WHEREAS Telus Communications Inc. has consulted with the public by notifying all property owners and occupants within three times the tower height and has provided 30 days for written public comment;

AND WHEREAS there are no significant land use issues identified through the consultation;

NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the RDCK staff be instructed to advise that:

1. Telus Communications Inc. has satisfactorily completed its consultation with the Regional District of Central Kootenay; 2. The Regional District of Central Kootenay is satisfied with the public consultation process and does not require any further consultation with the public; and 3. The Regional District of Central Kootenay concurs with the proposal to construct a wireless telecommunications facility provided it is constructed substantially in accordance with the plans submitted to it and described.

Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

682/19 That the Board direct staff to provide a list of areas to Telus in need of improvements to their internet and mobile services SUBJECT to Directors providing the information.

Carried

10. DIRECTORS' MOTIONS 10.1 Director Davidoff: Shoreacres No Hunting & Discharge of Firearm Bylaw Survey - 2020 Workplan Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

683/19 That the Board approve the "Shoreacres No Hunting & Discharge of Firearm Bylaw Survey" be added to the 2020 work plan.

Carried

RECESS/ The meeting recessed at 12:05 p.m. and reconvened at 1:05 p.m. RECONVENED

12. IN CAMERA 12.1 RESOLUTION - MEETING CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

684/19 In the opinion of the Board - and in accordance with Section 90 of the Community Charter - the public interest so requires that persons other than DIRECTORS, ALTERNATE DIRECTORS, DELEGATIONS AND STAFF be excluded from the meeting; AND FURTHER, in accordance with Section 90 of the Community Charter, the meeting is to be closed on the bases identified in the following subsections:

(c) labour relations or other employee relations; (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality; (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (n) the consideration of whether a council meeting should be closed under a provision of this subsection or subsection (2);

Regional District of Central Kootenay September 19, 2019 19 Carried

12.2 RESOLUTION - RECESS OF OPEN MEETING Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

685/19 The Open Meeting be recessed at 1:06 p.m. in order to conduct the the In Camera Board meeting and reconvened at 2:05 p.m.

Carried

13. MATTERS ARISING FROM IN CAMERA MEETING Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

686/19 That the Board direct staff to apply to the NEW Ministry of Children and Family Development IC65/19 Multi and Large-Scale Project Funding Stream under the Childcare BC New Spaces Fund for up to $2 million dollars for childcare space related complex enhancements.

Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

687/19 That the Board support meeting with Minister Mungall at the 2019 UBCM Convention to discuss IC67/19 the HB Closure and Remediation project;

AND FURTHER that Chair Watson, Director Newell and the Chief Administrative Officer attend the meeting with Minister Mungall.

Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

688/19 That the Board APPROVE a Site Specific Exemption to reduce the required flood construction IC70/19 level for this reach of the Kootenay River from 536.9 metres above mean sea level (Geodetic Survey of Canada datum).to 535.7 metres above mean sea level (Geodetic Survey of Canada datum) for property located at 1635 Duck Lake Road and legally described as LOT 30, PLAN NEP2765 , DISTRICT LOT 15150, KOOTENAY LAND DISTRICT, PARCEL C (SEE 117837I) SUBJECT to preparation by Alvin and Constance Lang of a restrictive covenant under Section 56 of the Community Charter in favour of the Regional District of Central Kootenay that enables the land to be safely used for the use intended according to the terms of the forthcoming Professional Engineer’s report, which will form part of the restrictive covenant, and SUBJECT to the owners agreeing to a waiver of financial assistance in the case of flood damage to be registered as a covenant against the land title, in a form satisfactory to Mike Morrison, Corporate Officer.

Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

689/19 That with respect to the Site Specific Floodplain Exemption Application “F1905C – LANG” for IC72/19 property located at 1635 Duck Lake Road and legally described as LOT 30, PLAN NEP2765 , DISTRICT LOT 15150, KOOTENAY LAND DISTRICT, PARCEL C (SEE 117837I), the Board not enforce Section 8.2 of the Floodplain Bylaw at this time, thereby permitting fill to be placed to support a floor system within 7.5 m of a standard dike that would not otherwise be permitted under that Bylaw.

Regional District of Central Kootenay September 19, 2019 20 Carried

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

690/19 That the Board direct Staff to not refer the Site Specific Exemption Application affecting property IC74/19 located at 1635 Duck Lake Road and legally described as LOT 30, PLAN NEP2765 , DISTRICT LOT 15150, KOOTENAY LAND DISTRICT, PARCEL C (SEE 117837I) to all applicable Regional District departments, government ministries and agencies and the local Advisory Planning Commission (APC).

Carried

14. ADJOURNMENT Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

691/19 That the meeting adjourn at 2:05 p.m.

Carried

Originally signed by

Aimee Watson, RDCK Board Chair

Originally signed by

Angela Lund, Secretary

Mayor Tassone and City Council,

On behalf of the Castlegar-Embetsu Educational Exchange Committee (CEEEC) I would like to express our heartfelt appreciation toward your understanding and great support for the sister city exchange program.

This summer again the CEEEC had the Embetsu student delegation visiting Castlegar in August. Castlegar's eight selected students and families hosted their exchange buddies from Embetsu for one week. It was a short visit but all the students became good friends through various activities.

Thanks to the City of Castlegar, students from both communities had a great time touring the city. The second day the delegation was in Castlegar they spent the afternoon at Millennium Ponds. It was a perfect place to get started. The Embetsu students instantly became feeling more comfortable being in a different country or using some English, or just being with their buddies.

Thank you also for hosting a farewell dinner for the delegation. It was also for the 30th celebration of the sister city relationship. The student delegation and the Embetsu Mayor delegation then visiting Castlegar as well greatly appreciated the City's commitment towards the relationship. The CEEEC is also grateful for the City's commitment. All the Castlegar students and families were able to understand the concept and the importance of the sister city relationship and the meaning of participating the exchange program through this special night. Thank you for that.

The attached is the surveys we received from Embetsu delegation. With this you will be able to know how the delegation spent their time while they were in Castlegar and how they enjoyed the exchange. There are also some parts we might need improvements.

Thank you very much again for your support.

Yuri Kutschera/CEEEC

Japanese Exchange Coordinator

Translator/Interpreter/Instructor

2019 Embetsu Delegation Survey

Name: (LEADER)

Tell us about your experiences in Castlegar - Score; 5 (Very good) to 1 (Poor)

１．Homestay

a. Length Want it longer Perfect length Want it shorter

b. What was your best experience about Homestay?

Drinking coffee on the deck in the morning. Experiencing a different way of life

c. Any issues or problems?

d. How did you solve problems if any?

______

2． City Tours on August 7th

a. City Tours (did not join the student delegation for the tour)

August 7th Fire Department 5 - - - - RCMP - - - - - Visiting Castlegar Mayor, Tour of City Hall & Community Forum - - - - - Millennium Park（Lunch） - - - - - Millennium Park（Ponds） - - - - - Twinrivers Elementary School(Computer lab, classroom and Gym) - - - - -

b. Please write your impressions or thoughts on these activities

I would like to see all of the Sculpture Walk.

August 7th Welcome potluck at Kutschera a. Food - 4 - - - b. Speech & Games 5 - - - - a. Please write your impressions or thoughts on this event

It was good to see some of the commitee members I have known for a long time.

August 8th – August 10th Host Family Day

A. What did you do with your host family ?

Drive and Ferry Ride. Creston, Kootenay Bay Ferry, Kokanne Brewery. Rossland (Discovery Centre) Trail

B. Please write your impressions or thoughts on these activities. If you had a chance to do other activities with your host family write about them as well.

All of the meals were good, everyone was very hospitable. This was my second homestay but First for Yoshida san. It would have like for him to experience this on his own.

August 10th City of Castlegar Hosted Farewell Dinner a. Program - 4 - - - b. Foods - - 3 - - c. Please write your impressions or thoughts on this event

It would have been better for the students to have their own event.

August 11th Departure a. Sayonara Ceremony at the airport - - 3 - -

b. Please write your impressions or thoughts on the event

Last time we had breakfast at the airport, some of the host families provided bag lunches for their guests.

３．Would you recommend the exchange program to other students or families?

YES

４． Any thoughts to share to improve the future exchanges?

It would be nice if all future guests had the chance to stay with a host family instead of in a hotel.

2019 Embetsu Delegation Survey

Name: (LEADER)

Tell us about your experiences in Castlegar - Score; 5 (Very good) to 1 (Poor)

１．Homestay

a. Length Want it longer Perfect length Want it shorter - O -

b. What was your best experience about Homestay? Having meals with my host family, touring the area, seeing others from Embetsu.

c. Any issues or problems?

d. How did you solve problems if any?

______

2． City Tours on August 7th

a. City Tours (did not join the student delegation for the tour)

b. Please write your impressions or thoughts on these activities

I enjoyed Castlegar’s art. The relationship between Celgar and Castlegar seems very important.

August 7th Welcome potluck at Kutschera a. Food 5 - - - - b. Speech & Games 5 - - - - a. Please write your impressions or thoughts on this event

August 8th – August 10th Host Family Day

A. What did you do with your host family ?

Visiting other communities in the area, shopping, golf, walking the dog, I enjoyed them all.

B. Please write your impressions or thoughts on these activities. If you had a chance to do other activities with your host family write about them as well.

These were all new experiences for me and I enjoyed everything.

August 10th City of Castlegar Hosted Farewell Dinner a. Program 5 - - - - b. Foods 5 - - - - c. Please write your impressions or thoughts on this event

August 11th Departure a. Sayonara Ceremony at the airport 5 - - - -

b. Please write your impressions or thoughts on the event

３．Would you recommend the exchange program to other students or families?

YES

４． Any thoughts to share to improve the future exchanges?

2019 Embetsu Delegation Survey

Name: (LEADER)

Tell us about your experiences in Castlegar - Score; 5 (Very good) to 1 (Poor)

１．Homestay

a. Length Want it longer Perfect length Want it shorter - O -

b. What was your best experience about Homestay?

Seeing the similarities with people from different parts of the world. I enjoyed talking about different places including Canada and South Africa, it made the world seem like not such a big place.

c. Any issues or problems?

There were no problems.

d. How did you solve problems if any?

Any problems that arose were taken care of by their host families.

______

2． City Tours on August 7th

a. City Tours

August 7th Fire Department 5 - - - - RCMP 5 - - - - Visiting Castlegar Mayor, Tour of City Hall & Community Forum 5 - - - - Millennium Park（Lunch） 5 - - - - Millennium Park（Ponds） 5 - - - - Twinrivers Elementary School(Computer lab, classroom and Gym) 5 - - - -

b. Please write your impressions or thoughts on these activities

I was nervous at first but glad to get the chance to talk with everyone. It was good to see the kids get to know each other as they played together.

August 7th Welcome potluck at Kutschera

a. Food 5 - - - - b. Speech & Games 5 - - - -

a. Please write your impressions or thoughts on this event.

Thanks to Curt and Yuri for all of their hard work, I had a good time.

August 8th – August 10th Host Family Day

A. What did you do with your host family ?

Aug 8th: Shopping in Trail, lunch, shopping, Red Mountain. Visited Jacomien’s work, went to a winery and went home. Went to the river, saw an eagle and geese.

Aug 9th: Zuckerberg Island, Castlegar Museum, Dam visit.

Aug 10th: Nelson, went to the mall. Saw some glacier influenced geography. Went to Kalso and visited a boat museum.

B. Please write your impressions or thoughts on these activities. If you had a chance to do other activities with your host family write about them as well.

I was glad to have been taken to so many places and seen so much of the area. Went to the beach and even though the water was cold went for a swim. I experienced a lot and enjoyed it all. I made a paper plane with the origami paper I brought as a gift. I got Leana to write a letter for Minami to take back to Japan with me.

August 10th City of Castlegar Hosted Farewell Dinner a. Program 5 - - - - b. Foods 5 - - - - c. Please write your impressions or thoughts on this event

Managed to de everything that was planned.

August 11th Departure a. Sayonara Ceremony at the airport 5 - - - -

b. Please write your impressions or thoughts on the event

Everyone had a great five days and wishes that they could have stayed longer.

３．Would you recommend the exchange program to other students or families?

YES

４． Any thoughts to share to improve the future exchanges?

I think we could have been better prepared for our trip. The students could have a better understanding and appreciation of why we made the trip to Castlegar.

2019 Embetsu Delegation Survey

Name: Student

Tell us about your experiences in Castlegar - Score; 5 (Very good) to 1 (Poor)

１．Homestay

a. Length Want it longer Perfect length Want it shorter - O -

b. What was your best experience about Homestay?

It reminded me of home.

c. Any issues or problems?

Spent a lot of time with just other Japanese visitors.

d. How did you solve problems if any?

By spending as much time as possible with other people.

______

2． City Tours on August 7th

a. City Tours

August 7th Fire Department - 4 - - - RCMP - 4 - - - Visiting Castlegar Mayor, Tour of City Hall & Community Forum - 4 - - - Millennium Park（Lunch） 5 - - - - Millennium Park（Ponds） 5 - - - - Twinrivers Elementary School(Computer lab, classroom and Gym) - 4 - - -

b. Please write your impressions or thoughts on these activities

There were a lot of similarities to Japan.

August 7th Welcome potluck at Kutschera a. Food 5 - - - - b. Speech & Games 5 - - - - a. Please write your impressions or thoughts on this event

Everyone had a good time.

August 8th – August 10th Host Family Day

A. What did you do with your host family ?

Went swimming and talked a lot, spent a lot of time with other students.

B. Please write your impressions or thoughts on these activities. If you had a chance to do other activities with your host family write about them as well.

My host family was very nice and it reminded me of home.

August 10th City of Castlegar Hosted Farewell Dinner a. Program 5 - - - - b. Foods 5 - - - - c. Please write your impressions or thoughts on this event

August 11th Departure a. Sayonara Ceremony at the airport 5 - - - -

b. Please write your impressions or thoughts on the event

３．Would you recommend the exchange program to other students or families?

YES

４． Any thoughts to share to improve the future exchanges?

I wish we could have been in Castlegar for longer.

2019 Embetsu Delegation Survey

Name: Student

Tell us about your experiences in Castlegar - Score; 5 (Very good) to 1 (Poor)

１．Homestay

a. Length Want it longer Perfect length Want it shorter - O -

b. What was your best experience about Homestay?

Scavenger Hunt

c. Any issues or problems?

Jet lag Communication in English

d. How did you solve problems if any?

Asking other to translate for me. Translation apps

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2． City Tours on August 7th

a. City Tours (missed the tour in the morning because I was sick)

August 7th Fire Department - - 3 - - RCMP - - - - - Visiting Castlegar Mayor, Tour of City Hall & Community Forum - - - - - Millennium Park（Lunch） - - - 2 - Millennium Park（Ponds） 5 - - - - Twinrivers Elementary School(Computer lab, classroom and Gym) - - 3 - -

b. Please write your impressions or thoughts on these activities

Had trouble adjusting to the food. Had a chance to play and become friends with my host buddy.

August 7th Welcome potluck at Kutschera a. Food 5 - - - - b. Speech & Games 5 - - - - a. Please write your impressions or thoughts on this event

Dinner was good and the games were a lot of fun.

August 8th – August 10th Host Family Day

A. What did you do with your host family ?

We went camping in New Denver and went to Sophie’s violin class. Went canoeing with some of the other students, had burgers for dinner and played at a park.

B. Please write your impressions or thoughts on these activities. If you had a chance to do other activities with your host family write about them as well.

Everyone was very friendly and I am greatful for how helpful everyone was.

August 10th City of Castlegar Hosted Farewell Dinner a. Program 5 - - - - b. Foods 5 - - - - c. Please write your impressions or thoughts on this event

Everything was delicious (especially the cake). Everyone’s speeches were amazing.

August 11th Departure a. Sayonara Ceremony at the airport 5 - - - -

b. Please write your impressions or thoughts on the event

I was happy to see everyone waving at us up until we left.

３．Would you recommend the exchange program to other students or families?

YES

４． Any thoughts to share to improve the future exchanges?

2019 Embetsu Delegation Survey

Name: Student

Tell us about your experiences in Castlegar - Score; 5 (Very good) to 1 (Poor)

１．Homestay

a. Length Want it longer Perfect length Want it shorter - O -

b. What was your best experience about Homestay?

Having fun with my host family.

c. Any issues or problems?

I wasn’t always sure what the right thing to say was.

d. How did you solve problems if any?

Translation app

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2． City Tours on August 7th

a. City Tours

August 7th Fire Department 5 - - - - RCMP - - 3 - - Visiting Castlegar Mayor, Tour of City Hall & Community Forum - 4 - - - Millennium Park（Lunch） 5 - - - - Millennium Park（Ponds） 5 - - - - Twinrivers Elementary School(Computer lab, classroom and Gym) - - 3 - -

b. Please write your impressions or thoughts on these activities

I learned a lot about Castlegar.

August 7th Welcome potluck at Kutschera

a. Food - 4 - - - b. Speech & Games - 4 - - - a. Please write your impressions or thoughts on this event

I really like the water balloon game.

August 8th – August 10th Host Family Day

A. What did you do with your host family ?

Went to the Hot Springs and swimming in the river.

B. Please write your impressions or thoughts on these activities. If you had a chance to do other activities with your host family write about them as well.

I would have liked a chance to play games with all the Japanese students and our buddies.

August 10th City of Castlegar Hosted Farewell Dinner a. Program 5 - - - - b. Foods - 4 - - - c. Please write your impressions or thoughts on this event

Enjoyed talking and eating dinner with my host family.

August 11th Departure a. Sayonara Ceremony at the airport 5 - - - -

b. Please write your impressions or thoughts on the event I was able to stay with my buddy right until it was time to leave.

３．Would you recommend the exchange program to other students or families?

YES

４． Any thoughts to share to improve the future exchanges?

I would like to have experienced more of the area

2019 Embetsu Delegation Survey

Name: Student

Tell us about your experiences in Castlegar - Score; 5 (Very good) to 1 (Poor)

１．Homestay

a. Length Want it longer Perfect length Want it shorter

b. What was your best experience about Homestay?

Playing games and playing with everyone

c. Any issues or problems?

Wasn’t sure about some of the food.

d. How did you solve problems if any?

Asked to have something to eat that I prefered

______

2． City Tours on August 7th

a. City Tours

b. Please write your impressions or thoughts on these activities All of the experiences were and playing were fun.

August 7th Welcome potluck at Kutschera a. Food 5 - - - - b. Speech & Games 5 - - - - a. Please write your impressions or thoughts on this event

Playing with everyone was a lot of fun.

August 8th – August 10th Host Family Day

A. What did you do with your host family ?

Played Mario Kart and swimming in the Hot Spring pools.

B. Please write your impressions or thoughts on these activities. If you had a chance to do other activities with your host family write about them as well.

I wish we had had more time to play together.

August 10th City of Castlegar Hosted Farewell Dinner a. Program 5 - - - - b. Foods 5 - - - - c. Please write your impressions or thoughts on this event

The food was very good and I enjoyed dancing with everyone.

August 11th Departure a. Sayonara Ceremony at the airport 5 - - - -

b. Please write your impressions or thoughts on the event

Everyone cried when it was time to leave, I wanted to spend more time in Castlegar

３．Would you recommend the exchange program to other students or families?

YES

４． Any thoughts to share to improve the future exchanges?

It was a great experience

2019 Embetsu Delegation Survey

Name: Student

Tell us about your experiences in Castlegar - Score; 5 (Very good) to 1 (Poor)

１．Homestay

a. Length Want it longer Perfect length Want it shorter O - -

b. What was your best experience about Homestay?

Hot Springs

c. Any issues or problems?

Had a stomach ache

d. How did you solve problems if any?

Got some medication

______

2． City Tours on August 7th

a. City Tours

b. Please write your impressions or thoughts on these activities I enjoyed all of it

August 7th Welcome potluck at Kutschera a. Food 5 - - - - b. Speech & Games 5 - - - - a. Please write your impressions or thoughts on this event

August 8th – August 10th Host Family Day

A. What did you do with your host family ?

Playing baseball with Jasper. Going to the pool and jumping on the trampoline with Jake.

B. Please write your impressions or thoughts on these activities. If you had a chance to do other activities with your host family write about them as well.

I’m glad I got to stay at two different houses

August 10th City of Castlegar Hosted Farewell Dinner

a. Program 5 - - - - b. Foods 5 - - - - c. Please write your impressions or thoughts on this event

I really liked the Roast Beef

August 11th Departure a. Sayonara Ceremony at the airport 5 - - - -

b. Please write your impressions or thoughts on the event

３．Would you recommend the exchange program to other students or families?

YES

４． Any thoughts to share to improve the future exchanges?

Having a free day with my first host family. The trip could be longer A chance to meet and interact with more people

CITY OF CASTLEGAR

BYLAW NO. 1308

A BYLAW TO AMEND THE INTER-COMMUNITY BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW NO. 1246

WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to amend City of Castlegar Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 1246;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Castlegar, in open meeting assembled, hereby ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. This bylaw may be cited as “Inter-Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 1308”

2. Bylaw 1246 is amended by changing the definition of “Participating Government” to read:

“means the communities that have adopted the Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw and any other municipalities that adopt this bylaw at a later date”

3. Part 4 of Bylaw 1246 is amended by changing the fee from “$85.00” to “$100.00”

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ADOPTED this day of ______Mayor

______Director of Corporate Services Engaged and STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 2019 informed citizens and strong civic organization

Priorities Resources/Comments Expanded Communications Expanded communications will provide resources and guidance for the City to continue to build relationships with our community through strategic and relevant communications. Web Casting of Council Meetings To support the expanded Communications objective, webcasting and video recording can make Council Meetings more accessible to interested residents. Evaluate Staffing Levels to Meet Continue to evaluate the service levels of Castlegar and ensure that Service Demand the staffing levels are appropriate to accomplish the Community’s expectations. Develop & Finalize Taxation Policy The lifeblood of a growing and evolving City is its financial system. Long-term financial planning and policies that support the Community’s vision shape responsible use of scarce resources today and tomorrow. Records Management Information and records are key strategic assets of an organization. These assets need to be actively managed to maintain and improve value. Policy and software upgrades will support an effective and modern records management system. Increase City Services Online The future City will interact more and more with its citizens online and through apps and devices. As a priority, the City will consider opportunities to modernize its online services. Strategic Land Acquisition Policy The City owns lands that create a strategic advantage for the and Fund Community moving forward. As those lands are sold or developed, the City should evaluate the potential of other strategic properties to replace the opportunities lost by land sales.

Thriving and resilient business and industry Priorities Resources/Comments

Technology Opportunities Drive service excellence through smart investments in technology. Complete Airport Master Plan Expand the Airport’s importance as an economic driver for the Community and guide the growth of WKRA over the next 25 years. Continue to Pursue and Advocate for Year round airport reliability remains a top priority of Council. Increased Reliability at WKRA Complete and Implement Planning The Airport Lands represent the largest flat developable, serviced for the Airport Lands section of lands in the West Kootenays. Wellbeing STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 2019 hub and safe community Priorities Resources/Comments Continue to Advocate for Expanded Demographics and Health Care are changing in BC and Castlegar. Health Care Services The City will continue to pursue all options to increase ambulatory and primary care services. Continue to Advocate for Complete the Housing Needs assessment and develop next steps to Affordable Housing and Ensure address affordable and all other identified housing needs. City’s Regulations Support the Development of Such Update Community Wildfire The Community Wildfire Protection Plan identifies the wildfire risks within Protection Plan and surrounding a community, and describes the consequences if a wildfire was to impact the community and to examine ways to reduce the wildfire risk.

Solid and sustainable civic infrastructure Priorities Resources/Comments

Assess and Plan for the Renewal of City’s Facilities Through a Facility Condition Assessment Improve Workplace Accountability and Transparency by Implementing a Maintenance Management System Solar Roof Project The City will model carbon footprint reduction strategies, by installing a solar power grid system on the roof of City Hall to reduce energy consumption.

Creating special places and recreation for everyone Priorities Resources/Comments

Modernize the Zoning Bylaw to Support and Drive Castlegar’s Growth Improve the Economic Vitality and Attractiveness of the City’s Downtown Area Through the Development of a Downtown Area Plan Continue to Support Recreation Upgrades Continue to pursue upgrades at the Castlegar Community Complex and With the Recreation Commission alternative sources of funding. Millennium Park Washroom Upgrades With the expansion of Millennium Park and increase in year round services. The current washroom no longer meets capacity as a washroom or change room. Design in 2019, proposed to build in 2021.