Governance & Regional Services Committee Amended Agenda
July 2, 2020 4:15 pm
Members: All Directors (Director Gay as Chair)
Voting Rules: Unless otherwise indicated on this agenda, all Directors have one vote and a simple majority is required for a motion to pass.
Pages
1. Call to Order
2. Addition of Late Items All Directors, 2/3
3. Adoption of the Agenda
4. Adoption of the Minutes
4.1 May 28, 2020 Meetings 3
5. Invited Presentations & Delegations
*5.1 Step Code Adoption, Kootenay Clean Energy Transition and Organics 6 Megan Lohmann, Community Energy Association
6. Correspondence
6.1 Environmental Services Report 30
6.2 Protective Services Report 31
7. Unfinished Business
8. New Business
8.1 Cheque Register - May & June 2020 36
8.2 CBT CIP Reallocation Request - Wasa and District Lions Club 55
8.3 Meetings with Cabinet Ministers and Ministry Staff at UBCM Convention 57
*8.4 Economic Recovery Feedback to Province - Discussion 58
*8.5 COVID-19 Order M192 - Open Meetings Without Public Present 80
8.6 City of Cranbrook - Curbside Recycling Cart Funding Request 83 Central Directors, Weighted *8.7 Castle Project – Appointment to Technical Advisory Committee 87
*8.8 Union of BC Municipalities Community Excellence Awards Submission – 88 Windermere Treated Water
*8.9 Union of BC Municipalities Public Transit Advocacy - Discussion 89
9. Bylaws
9.1 Bylaw No. 3003 - Security Issuing Bylaw - Introduction 90 All Directors, Weighted
10. Late Agenda Items
11. Reports from Directors
12. Adjourn to Closed
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MINUTES OF THE GOVERNANCE & REGIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
May 28, 2020 Regional District Office, Cranbrook, BC (held electronically)
PRESENT: Chair R. Gay Electoral Area C Director M. Sosnowski Electoral Area A Director S. Doehle Electoral Area B Director J. Walter Electoral Area E Director S. Clovechok Electoral Area F Director G. Wilkie Electoral Area G Director L. Pratt City of Cranbrook Director W. Graham City of Cranbrook Director A. Qualizza City of Fernie Director D. McCormick City of Kimberley Director D. McKerracher District of Elkford Director A. Miller District of Invermere Director D. Wilks District of Sparwood Director K. Sterzer Village of Canal Flats Director C. Reinhardt Village of Radium Hot Springs
STAFF: S. Tomlin Chief Administrative Officer S. Moskal Corporate Officer C. Thom Executive Assistant (Recording Secretary)
Call to Order
Chair Rob Gay called the meeting to order at 4:06 pm.
Adoption of the Agenda
MOVED by Director Wilks SECONDED by Director Sterzer
THAT the agenda for the Governance & Regional Services Committee meeting be adopted.
CARRIED
Adoption of the Minutes
April 30, 2020 Meeting
MOVED by Director Sosnowski SECONDED by Director McKerracher
THAT the Minutes of the Governance and Regional Services Committee meeting held on April 30, 2020 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Invited Presentations & Delegations
Recruitment and Retention of Family Physicians in the East Kootenay Region
Jacqui van Zyl, Program Manager, East Kootenay Division of Family Practice, requested continued support of the East Kootenay Division of Family Practice for recruitment and retention of family physicians across the East Kootenay Region noting the support will ensure communities within the region will have continuous, appropriate and timely access to family physicians and medical care.
Director L. Pratt joined the meeting at 4:16 pm.
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Recruitment and Retention of Family Physicians Funding Request
49211 MOVED by Director Walter SECONDED by Director Sterzer
THAT a grant of $10,000 in 2020 and $15,000 in 2021 be provided to the East Kootenay Division of Family Practice to support physician recruitment and retention with funding out of General Administration;
and further, that an amendment be prepared to the five-year financial plan.
OPPOSED: Director Clovechok, Director McKerracher, Director Miller, Director Reinhardt, and Director Wilks CARRIED
Elk Valley Property Tax Sharing Grant - City of Fernie Cokato Road Repairs
49212 MOVED by Director Sosnowski SECONDED by Director Clovechok
THAT a grant for up to $20,000 be provided to the City of Fernie for repairs to Cokato Road with funding through Elk Valley Property Tax Sharing Agreement Funds;
and further, that an amendment be prepared to the five-year financial plan.
CARRIED
Stick & Stone Cannabis Co. - Letter of Support
49213 MOVED by Director Reinhardt SECONDED by Director Qualizza
THAT a letter be sent to Minister Farnworth in support of the Association of Canadian Cannabis Retailers request to allow cannabis retailers to accept online payment and provide delivery of products.
OPPOSED: Director McKerracher, and Director Wilks CARRIED
2020/2021 CBT Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs Funding
49214 MOVED by Director Reinhardt SECONDED by Director Walter
THAT the Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs 2020/2021 Funding Recommendations Report be approved and the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign agreements with the successful proponents.
CARRIED
Regional District of East Kootenay Remote Meetings
The Directors discussed attending upcoming Board and Committee meetings at the RDEK office. It was determined that with adequate physical distancing measures and barriers in place, Directors could choose to resume physical attendance for the next Committee and Board meetings.
Regional District of East Kootenay Re-Opening Plan
MOVED by Director Reinhardt SECONDED by Director Walter
THAT the Regional District of East Kootenay Restart Plan be approved with the following amendments: 1. Section 6.1 - 2nd bullet – remove "and additional cleaning of high-touch areas" 2. Section 6.1 - 4th bullet – add "subject to availability to procure dispensers" 3. Add a "personal responsibility" clause CARRIED Note: On May 29, 2020, the Board adopted Resolution No. 49215 which clarified the personal responsibility clause mentioned above.
Page 4 of 94 Page 2 Governance & Regional Services Committee Minutes May 28, 2020 Columbia Valley Transit Expansion Options
Director A. Qualizza left the meeting at 5:20 pm.
49216 MOVED by Director Wilkie SECONDED by Director Sterzer
THAT BC Transit be requested to include in their Transit Improvement Process an expansion of the Columbia Valley Transit System in 2021, as described in the following 2020 Columbia Valley Transit Future Service Plan options:
• Edgewater and Radium Commuter and Invermere Local Service (Option 3) • Weekend Service (Option 4)
CARRIED
49217 MOVED by Director Reinhardt SECONDED by Director Clovechok
THAT the investigation of Columbia Valley Transit Service cost reducing options and exploring additional transit revenue generation marketing opportunities, such as advertising and increased awareness to drive ridership numbers, be referred to the 2021 priority setting process.
CARRIED
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:27 pm.
Chair Rob C. Gay Shannon Moskal, Corporate Officer
Page 5 of 94 Page 3 Connie Thom
Subject: FW: Agenda: GRS Delegation
Hi Shannon,
Please find my request to present an update on the Community Energy Manager activities at the next Board meeting.
1. The topic on which the delegation wishes to speak;
Update on the activities of the Community Energy Manager, including Step Code adoption, retrofits (Kootenay Clean Energy Transition) and organics.
2. An executive summary or outline of the presentation to be made;
Recognizing that local and regional governments have necessarily focused their efforts around emergency operations in response to Covid‐19 in recent months, policy adoption and implementation has been delayed. However, with the transition to recovery, there is opportunity to influence how our industries and communities establish long‐term resilience. The CEM has continue to develop opportunities in new construction, existing homes, organics and electric mobility. This presentation will focus on the opportunity now to establish regional step code timelines to support transition to Step Code (recommendation that all remaining communities aim for Step 2 by Jan 1, 2021). Workplan updates on the Kootenay Clean Energy Transition (with a focus on retrofits) and current status on the organics infrastructure project will be provided.
3. The name of the designated speaker(s);
Megan Lohmann
4. The specific action which is being requested of the Board or Committee; and
No specific action – receive information and consider opportunities for Step Code adoption as presented.
5. Whether or not you will require use of audio / visual equipment. (Note: for more on the audio/visual equipment we have available, please refer to the link called “Audio / Visual Aids”).
Hoping to “attend” via zoom, or whatever mechanism is appropriate. I will have slides to speak to.
Thanks,
Megan
Megan Lohmann, CCEM/MSc Head of Community Energy Management, Community Energy Association www.communityenergy.bc.ca [email protected] Office/Cell: 250‐531‐0690 QUALIFY TO BECOME A CERTIFIED COMMUNITY ENERGY MANAGER: VISIT WWW.COMMUNITYENERGY.BC.CA/EDU TO REGISTER
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RDEK CEM Update
Q3 Update on Activities July 2, 2020
Page 7 of 94 Key Updates
Covid-19 • Brief note on the impacts and the opportunity New Homes • Step Code Recommendation for remaining communities Existing Homes • Kootenay Clean Energy Transition update Organics • Update on current status Electric Mobility • Funding applications and innovative project proposals Page 8 of 94 Covid-19 Impacts
Page 9 of 94 We have the opportunity to choose a stimulus strategy that builds in economic, health and climate benefits.
People who have lost jobs need new jobs. Four Phases
Weathering the second wave.
Future-building towards ramped up climate action
Page 10 of 94 New Homes
Step Code – Supporting the transition to 2022
Current Step Code Adoption in the East Kootenay: • Kimberley – enforcing Step 3 since January 2020 • Elkford – enforcing Step 1 since December 2019; Step 3 in December 2020 • Sparwood - enforcing Step 1 since December 2019; Step 3 in December 2020 • Fernie – Draft building bylaw amendment under review for Step 2 in 2020
Page 11 of 94 Step Code Recommendation
RDEK and remaining local governments to reach at least Step 2 for January 1st, 2021
• East Kootenay has the highest level of Step Code literacy among the building industry compared to other regions in B.C.
• Consistency in the support for a transition to 2022 building code; access to funding for training, incentives and support.
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Page 13 of 94 Existing Homes
Kootenay Clean Energy Transition: Supporting market transformation, local, long-term job opportunities and low carbon retrofits.
• FCM proposal under development, still seeking match funding • $100K confirmed from BC Hydro to start a local heat pump project in the Columbia Valley • Initiating region-wide promotion of training
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Resource Recovery Initiative
• Continue to support workplan development and community engagement • Work with communities to identify collaborative funding opportunities for collection • Support training and capacity building at local government level
Page 16 of 94 Electric Mobility
• Current proposals to funders for: • Mobile battery EV charging • Social innovation and engagement to support access to e-mobility • Training for electricians – Level 2 install
• Public charging infrastructure intake expected in Fall 2020
Page 17 of 94 Thank you
Megan Lohmann [email protected] 250-531-0690
Page 18 of 94 Additional COVID Slides
• The following slides are for the Board’s information, and further information is available at: http://communityenergy.bc.ca/policy-insights-for-covid- job-creation/
Page 19 of 94 Page 20 of94 NOW Provincialand Federal Financial Support Local and regional approaches Match stimulus plans with thereal need stimulus strategy that builds strategy builds thatstimulus in economic, We have the opportunity to choose a health and climate benefits. Page 21 of94 SHORT TERM Supports for Remote Working • • • Road Space Reallocation Prioritize routes for transit roll while maintaining distance Close streets to cars to allow people to walk, cycle and road space from cars to dining areas Support re - opening of opening restaurants with re jobs. People who have jobs lost need new - allocation of Page 22 of94 SHORT TERM • Resource Recovery • Local Food Production • • Adaptation and NaturalAssets cafes Organics diversion programs, outreach, repair/reuse support existing farms Provide new opportunities for local farming and infrastructure Restore and manage natural assets andgreen reduce risk and get folks working with minimal training FireSmart treatments in and around communities to jobs. People who have jobs lost need new Page 23 of94 SHORT TERM • PlanningInfrastructure • Tourism Local • Building Retrofits resource recovery) programsfunding EVcharging,(e.g. renewable energy, Identify shovel tourism promotion Local tourism development including electric vehicle attic/basement insulation Simple retrofit programs for weatherization and - worthyprojects for potential Fed/ jobs. People who have jobs lost need new Prov Page 24 of94 MID TERM • Agile Management and rapidly responsiveto changing conditions Job creation strategies will toneed be dynamic, agile Weathering the second wave. LONG TERM Page 25 of94 • New Construction • Expanded Retrofits • Infrastructure with possiblefocus on wood Fast track construction of new affordablehousing units, and social housing decarbonisation across all sectors, especially affordable Retrofit programs to drive energydeep retrofits and adaptation goals public infrastructure tied to climate mitigation and Leverage Provincial andFederal fundingto invest in climate action Future - building building towards ramped up - frame building P 101 005
East Kootenay Energy Step Code Policy Summer 2020 Update
Context In December 2018, the Province released the CleanBC strategy which confirmed the commitment of the net-zero ready target for all new construction by 2032, initially established in the previous government’s Climate Leadership Plan. CleanBC details the pathway to 2032, establishing interim goals of 20% energy efficiency improvement from 2018 BC Building Code by 2022 and 40% improvement by 2027.
This clear pathway provides opportunity for local governments and the building industry to prepare the industry in advance of new regulatory requirements. Supporting the building industry through education, incentives and adoption of lower steps will ensure a smooth transition when the BC Building Code changes in 2022 to require energy modeling and 20% better performance than the current building code. Further, early adoption of lower steps supports local market transformation to ensure trades, suppliers and energy advisors are prepared for the 2022 Building Code amendments.
The following chart summarizes the pathway to net-zero ready, with the interim targets noted for both Part 9 and Part 3 buildings.
Current Status: East Kootenay Step Code Adoption There has been significant improvement in the knowledge of East Kootenay builders and local governments over the past 5 years. In a 2015 survey, only 4 homes in the East Kootenay region had reported to use performance pathway to comply with the BC Building Code. Today, builders in the
Produced by the RDEK Community Energy Manager, funded by: Page 26 of 94 Kootenays are considered to be the best informed in comparison with other regions in BC, and local government staff share a similar level of awareness. Extensive training and education opportunities have been offered to the building industry over the past 4 years, further elevating the awareness of high performance building standards. Builders are now seeking direction with respect to Energy Step Code.
The following East Kootenay local governments currently reference, or have public draft bylaw amendments for Step Code:
Local government Step Code Referenced
City of Kimberley Step 3 for all Part 9 and Step 1 for all Part 3 as of January 1, 2020
District of Elkford Step 1 for all Part 9 as of December 2019;
Step 3 as of December 2020 District of Sparwood Step 1 for all Part 9 as of December 2019;
Step 3 as of December 2020 City of Fernie Draft building bylaw referencing Step 2 for Part 9 Buildings and Step 1 for Part 3 buildings in 2020
Also required EV Readiness for all new homes – wiring for Level 2 EV charging required for minimum of one parking stall (exterior or garage)
The Regional District of East Kootenay currently provides a $500 incentive for new homes that engage with an Energy Advisor.
Adopting the BC Energy Step Code
1. Initial Notification Form As a result of the training and education being delivered across the East Kootenay, all local governments, via the support of the RDEK Community Energy Manager, should complete and submit the ‘Initial Notification’ form (found at: https://energystepcode.ca/notification/). In the East Kootenay, the following local governments have submitted the Initial Notification form: Elkford, Sparwood, Kimberley, Fernie and the Regional District of East Kootenay.
2. Adoption of BC Energy Step Code Successful adoption of the BC Energy Step code has been demonstrated by local governments across BC, and specifically in the East Kootenay by Kimberley, Elkford, and Sparwood. Builders are now aware of the pathway to 2022, and the requirements of 20% better than current code by that date. As a result, builders are requesting clear direction and support from their local government in the transition to higher energy performance.
Produced by the RDEK Community Energy Manager, funded by: Page 27 of 94 With only two years until the first incremental step in the BC Building Code, the following adoption timeline is recommended:
Pre-Energy Step Code Adoption: July 15 to Dec 31, 2020
$500 incentive for energy modeling/energy advisor services for modeling and/or mid- construction blower door test Communication strategy for builders to further inform them of Energy Step Code and of coming building bylaw changes
Year 1: Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2021
Adoption of Step 2 or 3 as local building code requirement for all Part 9 construction, and Step 1 for all Part 3 construction as of Jan 1, 2021 $250 incentive for mid-construction blower door test only for Part 9; $500 for Part 3 On-going education and communications
Year 2: Jan 1-December 31, 2022
Adoption of Step 2 for all Part 3 construction as of January 1, 2022. Adoption of Step 3 for all Part 9 construction, if not already done in 2021. On-going education and communications
Suggested building bylaw language:
The recommendations above are summarized in this suggested bylaw wording, which can be customized and adopted for your community:
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XX.1 In relation to the conservation of energy and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, the
XX.2 A building regulated by Part 9 of the Building Code must be designed and constructed to meet the minimum performance requirements specific in Step 2 (or 3) of the BC Energy Step Code for any permits issued as of Jan 1, 2021 and Step 3 for any permits issued as of January 1, 2022.
XX.3 Any building constructed under permits issued as of January 1, 2021 must include a building energy label posted prior to issuance of occupancy certificate.
3. Final Notification Once a community has adopted a bylaw that references building code, a Final Notification Form must be submitted to the Province. This can be found at: https://energystepcode.ca/notification/
Produced by the RDEK Community Energy Manager, funded by: Page 28 of 94 On-going education and support Through the Regional District of East Kootenay Community Energy Manager position, on-going training and support will be provided to the building industry. Some of the resources and training opportunities currently available during the COVID-19 pandemic include:
- Council/staff presentations as requested. - ‘Building A Legacy’ East Kootenay case studies, training sessions, and introductory content on the BC Energy Step Code in video format here. - ‘Working with an Energy Advisor’ online workshop for builders and designers. - ‘Energy Step Code Policy and Compliance’ online meeting for building officials and municipal staff. - ‘Building a Legacy’ newsletter that updates the East Kootenay building industry with related information and events. - Communications support (i.e. graphic design for a public communications campaign led by the municipality)
As the social distancing requirements of the pandemic allow, we will again offer face-to-face training and workshops, including:
- ‘BuildSmart Tailgate Meetings’ – free on-site mid-construction blower door tests with facilitation of a mini-workshop with all builders, trades and contractors associated with the site. These sessions have been delivered in 2019 with great response from participants. See a video overview of one of these sessions and its key messages, here. - Building science workshops, supported by 20 wall, roof and below-grade assemblies constructed for shared use in the East Kootenay.
We are seeking to design our future engagement and training opportunities, and welcome and requests or suggestions as to topic areas for the building industry in the East Kootenay.
Additional Building Bylaw Amendment Recommendation
While the Building Bylaw is under revision for Step Code, it is recommended local governments consider integrating Electric Vehicle Readiness policy that will ensure all new construction accommodates for the future at-home charging needs. Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) standard has been introduced by the Province of BC requiring all new vehicle sales in BC to be ZEVs as of 2040, with intermediate targets of 10% by 2025, and 30% by 2030.
Community Energy Association can provide policy recommendations for this option.
Produced by the RDEK Community Energy Manager, funded by: Page 29 of 94 Department Report File No: Ohh 605 000
Subject Environmental Services Month July 2020
SOLID WASTE An interface fuel management project has been completed at the Columbia Valley Landfill. The gravel materials that are being removed from the Windermere Creek as a result of instream works, are being delivered to the Columbia Valley Landfill. This material will be utilized for facility operations as waste cover material
PARKS AND RECREATION All facilities are open for day use with the exception of the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Staff is working on an opening plan for the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena with a tentative re-opening date in late August. The Boat Launch opened on June 19th with the returning on-site contractor. Waldo Park Development has been completed with two new outhouses, new RDEK kiosk and signage, and a road to south beach.
INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL The Weed Control Officer and Environmental Services Secretary have sent follow-up enforcement correspondence to landowners. The Weed Control Officer is working on invasive plant site inspection.
MOSQUITO CONTROL Mosquito Control is underway, with two aerial sprays completed and ongoing ground treatment.
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Subject Protective Services Monthly Board Report Month July 2020
Fire Services
Columbia Valley Fire We have started easing into modified training practice nights. Training nights have started with reviewing the new policies and procedures that have been developed using the information received from Work Safe BC, Fire Chiefs Association of BC COVID19 Committee and the RDEK OH&S Committee. Members are happy to be back training.
Call volumes are still low at this time.
Assisted Flood Response Unit with evacuation alerts and orders at Fairmont and Windermere. Provided logistical support and coordinated BC Wildfire Crews assisting with sandbagging.
Elk Valley South Country Fire Steps are being taken to return to face-to-face fire training for the paid-on-call firefighters. Procedures for the training will be in place to meet the current regulations and recommendations.
Hosmer Fire Department received the wildland firefighting skid that was purchased using UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant funding. The unit is in service and is operational.
Fire Department membership at all of our stations remains low and is a very large concern.
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Fire Service Areas
2020
Responses
to date
Baynes Lake Baynes Edgewater Elko Fairmont Hosmer Jaffray Panorama Windermere Totals Fire 4 1 1 7 1 3 1 4 22
MVA 0 1 2 1 11 9 1 6 31
First 1 3 1 11 3 10 3 20 52 Responder Ice Rescue 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Still Water 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rescue Swift Water 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rescue Embankment 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rescue Other 4 5 3 14 3 7 5 19 60
Totals 9 10 7 33 18 29 10 49 165
Average Attendance 6 6 7 7 6 6 9 8 for Training Average Attendance 4 5 6 5 4 5 6 5 for Incidents Volunteer Roster 10 15 15 13 11 16 20 18
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East Kootenay Emergency Management Program
COVID 19 After 60 days in operation, the East Kootenay Regional Emergency Operations Center (REOC) has stood down in response to COVID19. RDEK, Municipal and First Nations staff from across the region worked together to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to continuity of government while keeping our employees safe and supporting the health authority. A number of regional committees remain active to share approaches to safe operations and reopening of public amenities. Protective Services staff are in contact with EMBC and Interior Health to monitor the changing situation as we move through the phases of the BC Restart Plan.
Flood Response On May 31, a significant storm impacted our region, particularly the Columbia Valley. Three days of unseasonably warm weather, resulting in rapid snowmelt, was immediately followed by an intense rain storm. Debris flows occurred on Fairmont, Cold Spring, McCauley, Dandy and Windermere Creeks. The REOC activated in support of the RDEK Flood Response Unit.
At Fairmont, a State of Local Emergency (SOLE) and Evacuation Order were declared. After geotechnical engineering consultants assessed the site, the Order was downgraded to an Alert on June 2, 2020. The mitigation measures implemented after the last major event proved to be effective. Although a massive clean-up operation is underway, no lives were lost and no one was permanently displaced.
On Windermere Creek, sediment moved slowly down the creek channel, depositing on the creek fan where it meets Windermere Lake. The sediment causes the creek bed to rise, resulting in elevated flood risk to 10 private properties including Shadybrook Campground. A SOLE was declared on June 9, 2020 and a plan was approved by Water Stewardship (FLNRORD) to commence emergency in-stream works to remove sediment from the debris fan and lower creek channel. Long term mitigation planning will require further discussion with the community.
A debris flow on McCauley Creek caused very high turbidity levels in Baptiste Lake. Potable water was trucked from Radium to the water towers and Edgewater residents were urged to conserve water. After two weeks, turbidity levels decreased and the towers were able to be operational again. A boil water advisory remains.
Wasa Lake being monitored for delayed flooding due to continued high water levels on the Kootenay River. An evacuation pre-plan is in place and a sandbagging station has been set up at the Community Hall.
The REOC submitted a damage assessment report to EMBC to support eligibility for Disaster Financial Assistance for uninsured losses related to this event; awaiting decision.
Emergency Management Training EMBC/JIBC has moved some core EOC training to on-line format. Schedule for June- Aug 2020 provided to local government and First Nation staff.
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FireSmart Communities The first Regional FireSmart Committee online meeting took place, with great representation from municipalities and First Nations in the region. Goal of the committee is to share best practices and explore regional coordination of the program.
The RDEK is preparing for a conversation with the Rocky Mountain Resource District and BC Wildfire Service around the use of wildfire crews for small crown land parcel treatments in and around communities.
Confirmed Communities to Date Interested Communities Area A: Area A: None 1. Cokato Road 2. Hosmer Area B: Area B: 1. Tie Lake – setting up date for site visit with 1. Jaffray community 2. Elko 2. Rosen Lake – setting up date for site visit with community 3. Baynes Lake – site visit complete, working on report for community 3. Newgate – community applying for national recognition 4. Grasmere – community applying for national recognition Area C: Area C: 2. Clear Sky Center (acreage) – engaged with 1. Wardner resident, arranging date for site visit 2. Moyie Townsite 3. Georgian Pines Mobile Home Park Area E: Area E: 1. St. Mary’s – community planning 1. Wycliffe FireSmart event this year 2. Wasa – Nationally recognized community
Area F: Area F: 1. Dutch Creek – site visit complete, working 1. Baltac Subdivision on report for community 2. Dutch Creek Resort 2. Columere Park – site visit complete, 3. Hoodoos Resort working on report for community 4. Crooked Tree Estates 3. Columbia Ridge – site visit complete, working on report for community 4. Tretheway Beach – site visit complete, working on report for community. 5. Timber Ridge – site visit complete, working on report for community 6. Indian Beach Estates – site visit complete, report provided
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7. Larch Point – site visit completed, working on report for community 8. Lakeview Meadows – site assessment in progress 9. Panorama Home Owner’s Assoc. site visit scheduled 10. Fairmont – Recognized community, ongoing support 11. Castle Rock Subdivision – Recognized community, ongoing support 12. Rushmere – Recognized community, ongoing support Area G: Area G: 1. Wilmer – site visit complete, working on 1. Dry Gulch report for community 2. Edgewater 2. Radium Resort – site visit complete, 3. Spur Valley working on report for community 4. Brisco 3. Elk Park Ranch – site visit complete, 5. Spillamacheen working on report for community
Page 35 of 94 Page 5 of 5 Date: 6/26/2020 9:30:31 AM REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Page: 1 Board Cheque Register From 5/1/2020 To 5/31/2020
Cheque Number Vendor Name Amount 62597 CALGARY ZOO $9,500.00 62598 CHISEL PEAK MOUNTAIN HOMES LTD. $1,250.00
62599 C L TRAILER SALES $403.20 62600 COLUMBIA LAKE STEWARDSHIP SOCIETY $5,450.00
62601 EAST KOOTENAY INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL $3,250.00 62602 Lake Windermere Ambassadors Society $5,000.00
62603 MINISTER OF FINANCE $240.77 62604 NATURE CONSERVANCY OF CANADA $6,236.50
62605 RED DRAGON CONSULTING LTD. $5,670.00 62606 REGIONAL DIST OF KOOTENAY BOUNDARY $875.92 62607 Rocky Mountain Trench Society $5,000.00 62608 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS $5,618.40 62609 TRAFx RESEARCH LTD $1,942.50 62610 WILDSIGHT - GOLDEN $4,000.00 62611 WOLFE PROJECT SOLUTIONS INC. $9,555.00 EFT014575 AB FIRETECH LTD $929.20 EFT014576 ALS CANADA LTD $492.46 EFT014577 BC HYDRO $37,743.25 EFT014578 CANADIAN TIRE #635 $45.79 EFT014579 CASTLE FUELS (2008) INC $597.34 EFT014580 CDW CANADA INC. $2,457.44 EFT014581 CHARTER TELECOM INC $1,425.58 EFT014582 COLUMBIA VALLEY FREIGHT $178.61 EFT014583 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE KOOTENAY $500.00 ROCKIES EFT014584 CONTROLLED FIRE SERVICES INC. $256.99 EFT014585 CRANBROOK WATER CONDITIONING LTD $187.60 EFT014586 DAVIDUKE HOLDINGS LTD $252.00 EFT014587 D & E ENTERPRISES JANITORIAL $1,470.00 EFT014588 DELL CANADA INC. $8,261.71 Page 36 of 94 Date: 6/26/2020 9:30:31 AM REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Page: 2 Board Cheque Register From 5/1/2020 To 5/31/2020
Cheque Number Vendor Name Amount EFT014589 DISTRICT OF INVERMERE $6,866.78
EFT014590 EDGEWATER RECREATION SOCIETY $15,500.00 EFT014591 RON EK $1,500.00
EFT014592 FOOTHILLS SILVA CULTURE INC $735.00 EFT014593 FORTIS BC - NATURAL GAS $212.33
EFT014594 GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC $899.71 EFT014595 INVERMERE GLASS $234.27
EFT014596 INVERMERE HARDWARE $139.18
EFT014597 JODY JACOB $1,849.31 EFT014598 BONNIE KARI $67.50 EFT014599 KINBASKET WATER & SEWER CO LTD $89,220.34 EFT014600 KOOTENAY LANDSCAPE $1,115.63 EFT014601 LIDSTONE & COMPANY $2,470.35 EFT014602 LUCKY STRIKE GAS $595.31 EFT014603 MITECH BUSINESS SYSTEMS $191.39 EFT014604 UAP INC $46.28 EFT014605 NEDERMAN CANADA LTD. $176.41 EFT014606 JEFF NICOLAJSEN $111.04 EFT014607 PACIFIC BLUE CROSS $26,666.89 EFT014608 QUESTICA INC. $6,636.21 EFT014609 RE-MATT INC $2,016.00 EFT014610 DAMIEN RICHARD $3,447.01 EFT014611 ROCKY MTN PHOENIX $4,315.52 EFT014612 SPERLING HANSEN ASSOCIATES $1,776.35 EFT014613 JENNIFER SPETA $8,048.25 EFT014614 SUPERIOR PROPANE INC. $1,148.29 EFT014615 TIMBERWOLF MAINTENANCE $168.00 EFT014616 TRI-KOTA CLEANING $380.00
Page 37 of 94 Date: 6/26/2020 9:30:31 AM REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Page: 3 Board Cheque Register From 5/1/2020 To 5/31/2020
Cheque Number Vendor Name Amount EFT014617 RYAN WATMOUGH $25,825.61
EFT014618 TORIL WILDER $183.75 EFT014619 ZION TRUCKING LTD. $1,335.60
62612 CANADIAN TIRE #658 $1,400.09 62613 Community Futures Central Kootenay $7,500.00
62614 ELK VALLEY EXCAVATION LTD $1,050.00 62615 GT PLUMBING $696.50
62616 MINISTER OF FINANCE $1,621.20
62617 MINISTER OF FINANCE $1,200.00 62618 PTARMIGAN RUG CLEANERS $1,541.72 62619 QUICKSCRIBE SERVICES LTD. $46.20 62620 RYNIC COMMUNICATIONS $630.00 62621 SHAW CABLE $335.61 62622 STAPLES - DESJARDINS $1,192.42 62623 TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND LANGUAGE ENRICHMENT $7,500.00 SOCIETY EFT014620 All Season's Motor Sports Ltd $1,155.31 EFT014621 ASTRAF CONSTRUCTION LTD 2002 $2,572.50 EFT014622 Baynes Lake General Store $61.18 EFT014623 BDO DUNWOODY $24,150.00 EFT014624 CARO ANALYTICAL SERVICES $1,036.19 EFT014625 CASTLE FUELS (2008) INC $49.19 EFT014626 COLUMBIA LAKE STEWARDSHIP SOCIETY $6,500.00 EFT014627 CUPE LOCAL 2106 $1,679.07 EFT014628 D & E ENTERPRISES JANITORIAL $1,470.00 EFT014629 EAST KOOTENAY INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL $3,250.00 EFT014630 EMCO CORPORATION $47.84 EFT014631 eSCRIBE SOFTWARE LTD. $4,256.00 EFT014632 SIERMIL EZ COURIERS LTD. $105.00
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Cheque Number Vendor Name Amount EFT014633 flexiNET Broadband $44.80
EFT014634 FORTIS BC - NATURAL GAS $203.56 EFT014635 HEAVY METAL CO. $4,452.00
EFT014636 INVESTORS GROUP TRUST CO. LTD. $632.50 EFT014637 KAON INFRASTRUCTURE LTD. $269,894.19
EFT014638 KMB AUTO BODY $302.50 EFT014639 Lake Windermere Ambassadors Society $5,648.00
EFT014640 MARWEST INDUSTRIES LTD. $291,106.78
EFT014641 NORTH STAR MOTORS LTD. $602.94 EFT014642 OPUS CONSULTING GROUP LTD. $39,868.95 EFT014643 LORI PESCE $837.90 EFT014644 CLARA REINHARDT $25.00 EFT014645 RELLA PAOLINI & ROGERS $304.14 EFT014646 RM OFFICE SOLUTIONS LTD $222.66 EFT014647 SUPERIOR PROPANE INC. $2,135.04 EFT014648 SHAUN THOMPSON $22.50 EFT014649 UNITED WAY $59.00 EFT014650 JANE WALTER $64.90 EFT014651 WILDSIGHT - GOLDEN $5,000.00 62624 CANADIAN TIRE - # 395 $132.00 62625 CANADA POST CORPORATION $154.41 62626 CANADIAN TIRE #658 $67.73 62627 FERNIE RENTALS LTD. $336.00 62628 INTERIOR REFORESTATION CO LTD $1,729.35 62629 INVERMERE WASH AND LUBE $95.20 62630 KIRCHNER MACHINE LTD. $136.92 62631 MINISTER OF FINANCE $111.40 62632 MINISTER OF FINANCE $28.25
Page 39 of 94 Date: 6/26/2020 9:30:31 AM REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Page: 5 Board Cheque Register From 5/1/2020 To 5/31/2020
Cheque Number Vendor Name Amount 62633 RFS CANADA $930.42
62634 SHAW BUSINESS $643.67 62635 TOWN & COUNTRY FEED & SUPPLY $206.45
62636 VISTA RADIO LTD. $8,625.05 EFT014652 BELLOWS PROPERTY SERVICES $1,176.00
EFT014653 BLACK PRESS GROUP LTD $8,429.43 EFT014654 BLADE RUNNER $193.60
EFT014655 GARY BURFORD $830.11
EFT014656 COLUMBIA VALLEY PIONEER $5,485.09 EFT014657 COLUMBIA BASIN BROADBAND CORP $1,657.60 EFT014658 CRANBROOK SIGNS $21.06 EFT014659 D & E ENTERPRISES JANITORIAL $1,470.00 EFT014660 DEVTEL COMMUNICATIONS $152.74 EFT014661 ENCORE COOLING & HEATING $156.98 EFT014662 EVERBUILT DEVELOPMENTS LTD $10,500.00 EFT014663 FORTIS BC - NATURAL GAS $382.60 EFT014664 GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC. 2019 $308,975.10 EFT014665 GLOBALSTAR CANADA $1,383.19 EFT014666 HOSPICE SOCIETY - COLUMBIA VALLEY $6,250.00 EFT014667 LIDSTONE & COMPANY $427.84 EFT014668 LUCKY STRIKE GAS $205.69 EFT014669 MAC-NEIL MOWING & IRRIGATION $304.50 EFT014670 MERIDIAN ONE CAP $284.30 EFT014671 M I A OF BC $144.33 EFT014672 MOMENTUM CONFERENCING $25.96 EFT014673 MORROW BIOSCIENCE LTD. $8,487.50 EFT014674 NORTH STAR MOTORS LTD. $561.75 EFT014675 SHARON PASOWISTY $907.95
Page 40 of 94 Date: 6/26/2020 9:30:31 AM REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Page: 6 Board Cheque Register From 5/1/2020 To 5/31/2020
Cheque Number Vendor Name Amount EFT014676 RE-MATT INC $1,779.75
EFT014677 RM OFFICE SOLUTIONS LTD $9.40 EFT014678 NORBERT SCHAB $47.20
EFT014679 STEEDMAN ENTERPRISES $4,777.50 EFT014680 SUPERIOR PROPANE INC. $2,268.97
EFT014681 SURE GLASS LTD. $2,060.10 EFT014682 TA CONTRACTING $13,383.82
EFT014683 TAYNTON BAY ELECTRICAL LTD $1,795.86
EFT014684 TRI-KOTA CLEANING $960.00 EFT014685 WARDNER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION $2,000.00 EFT014686 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF CANADA $37,010.75 EFT014687 WINDERMERE CENTEX $227.28 EFT014688 ZION TRUCKING LTD. $1,335.60 62637 BC ONE CALL $53.13 62638 BJ'S AUTO BODY & TOWING LTD. $362.69 62639 BP INDUSTRIAL SERVICES $1,029.11 62640 CHAD DUECK $525.00 62641 ELK VALLEY EXCAVATION LTD $2,100.00 62642 MAX HELMER CONSTRUCTION $15,093.75 62643 MINISTER OF FINANCE $485.18 62644 MINISTER OF FINANCE $34.93 62645 SIGNWRITER $302.40 62646 SOUTH COUNTRY SERVICES $610.26 EFT014689 ACTION EQUIPMENT RENTAL $224.00 EFT014690 AIR LIQUIDE CANADA INC $287.61 EFT014691 ALS CANADA LTD $984.92 EFT014692 BDK RESOURCE SERVICE LTD $1,673.07 EFT014693 BDO DUNWOODY $19,950.00
Page 41 of 94 Date: 6/26/2020 9:30:31 AM REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Page: 7 Board Cheque Register From 5/1/2020 To 5/31/2020
Cheque Number Vendor Name Amount EFT014694 KRIS BELANGER $163.95
EFT014695 BELL MOBILITY INC. $2,265.45 EFT014696 CASTLE FUELS (2008) INC $95.03
EFT014697 CORIX MULTI-UTILITY SERVICES $2,080.56 EFT014698 LEE-ANN CRANE $45.00
EFT014699 CUPE LOCAL 2106 $1,725.17 EFT014700 DENHAM FORD (BC) LTD. $89.59
EFT014701 LILY DURHAM $45.00
EFT014702 FLAMEGUARD SAFETY SERVICES $254.48 EFT014703 GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC. 2019 $26,140.34 EFT014704 GREAT CANADIAN OIL CHANGE $203.61 EFT014705 HI-PRO SPORTING GOODS LTD $677.25 EFT014706 INVERMERE HARDWARE $5.19 EFT014707 INVESTORS GROUP TRUST CO. LTD. $607.50 EFT014708 KAL TIRE CRANBROOK $2,101.27 EFT014709 KOOTENAY LANDSCAPE $357.00 EFT014710 CY McCONNELL $2,777.25 EFT014711 MPE ENGINEERING LTD. $164,815.47 EFT014712 NELCO MARINE $611.52 EFT014713 PITNEY BOWES $24.66 EFT014714 PRECISION GIANT SYSTEMS INC $5,979.40 EFT014715 SCOTT ROBINSON $3,489.52 EFT014716 SELKIRK SIGNS & SERVICES LTD $431.20 EFT014717 UNITED WAY $59.00 EFT014718 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF CANADA $32,107.87 62647 Fairmont Hot Springs Utilities $329.13 62648 FLASH FIRE & SAFETY $19,955.16 62649 MINISTER OF FINANCE $25.54
Page 42 of 94 Date: 6/26/2020 9:30:31 AM REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Page: 8 Board Cheque Register From 5/1/2020 To 5/31/2020
Cheque Number Vendor Name Amount 62650 MINISTER OF FINANCE $2,988.45
62651 RFS CANADA $930.42 62652 SHAW CABLE $487.43
62653 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS $5,615.49 62654 VISTA RADIO LTD. $551.25
EFT014719 A.C.E. COURIER SERVICE $377.80 EFT014720 BC HYDRO $31,608.15
EFT014721 BLACK PRESS GROUP LTD $5,066.96
EFT014722 DAVE BOREEN $20.00 EFT014723 BRIGADE $2,189.25 EFT014724 CDW CANADA INC. $945.03 EFT014725 COLUMBIA VALLEY PIONEER $863.10 EFT014726 COLUMBIA LAKE STEWARDSHIP SOCIETY $1,050.00 EFT014727 CONTROLLED FIRE SERVICES INC. $466.73 EFT014728 CORIX MULTI-UTILITY SERVICES $2,549.11 EFT014729 D & E ENTERPRISES JANITORIAL $1,470.00 EFT014730 DELL CANADA INC. $3,042.31 EFT014731 FORTIS BC - NATURAL GAS $127.39 EFT014732 FREIGHTLINER OF CRANBROOK LTD $517.44 EFT014733 GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC. 2019 $202,965.09 EFT014734 HOP STUDIOS $3,134.23 EFT014735 INVERMERE HARDWARE $19.96 EFT014736 JIM PATTISON BROADCAST GROUP $709.80 EFT014737 KEEFER ECOLOGICAL SERVICES LTD. $15,686.40 EFT014738 KOOTENAY KWIK PRINT $679.38 EFT014739 MITECH BUSINESS SYSTEMS $337.23 EFT014740 PACIFIC BLUE CROSS $18,397.47 EFT014741 REG DIST OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY $7,663.92
Page 43 of 94 Date: 6/26/2020 9:30:31 AM REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Page: 9 Board Cheque Register From 5/1/2020 To 5/31/2020
Cheque Number Vendor Name Amount EFT014742 DAMIEN RICHARD $3,447.01
EFT014743 R & K CONTRACTING SERVICES $1,344.00 EFT014744 RM OFFICE SOLUTIONS LTD $1,575.84
EFT014745 JENNIFER SPETA $8,048.25 EFT014746 TERUS CONSTRUCTION LTD. $2,760.03
EFT014747 TRI-KOTA CLEANING $830.00 EFT014748 VIRGINIA WEST $45.00
EFT014749 NANCY WILFLEY $45.00
Total Cheques: 233 Total Amount of Cheques: $2,094,141.43
Resolved: That the cheque register for the RDEK General Account in the amount shown above be approved as paid.
Chairperson:
Page 44 of 94 Date: 6/26/2020 12:52:39 PM REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Page: 1 Board Cheque Register From 6/1/2020 To 6/30/2020
Cheque Number Vendor Name Amount 62655 COLUMBIA VALLEY FOOD AND FARM $3,500.00 62656 ECOTAINER SALES INC $3,314.08
62657 GT PLUMBING $601.10 62658 KANWEST ROADS $18,214.77
62659 KOOL COUNTRY TOWING $162.75 62660 KRYSTAL KLEAR $577.50
62661 EDDIE LEE $892.50 62662 LOCAL VIEW PRINTING & DESIGN INC $133.28
62663 MILLER D. HOLDINGS LTD $2,800.00 62664 MULISHA SMALL ENGINE REPAIR $1,161.19 62665 NOVALEE REEVES $500.00 62666 SHAW BUSINESS $645.40 EFT014750 A.C.E. COURIER SERVICE $30.82 EFT014751 AMBERLIGHT VENTURES LTD. $5,803.19 EFT014752 ASTRAF CONSTRUCTION LTD 2002 $3,034.50 EFT014753 Baynes Lake General Store $171.38 EFT014754 DAVE BOREEN $41.00 EFT014755 BRIGADE $787.50 EFT014756 BUNZL CLEANING AND HYGIENE $350.83 EFT014757 BUSY BEE SANITARY SUPPLIES INC. $125.92 EFT014758 CDW CANADA INC. $3,288.36 EFT014759 CIMCO REFRIGERATION $2,168.25 EFT014760 COLUMBIA BASIN BROADBAND CORP $1,657.60 EFT014761 COLUMBIA VALLEY FREIGHT $247.80 EFT014762 CRANBROOK WATER CONDITIONING LTD $51.40 EFT014763 CUPE LOCAL 2106 $1,665.79 EFT014764 CYBERLINK SYSTEM CORP. $13,726.69 EFT014765 JAMIE DAVIES $20.00 EFT014766 D & E ENTERPRISES JANITORIAL $40.28 Page 45 of 94 Date: 6/26/2020 12:52:39 PM REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Page: 2 Board Cheque Register From 6/1/2020 To 6/30/2020
Cheque Number Vendor Name Amount EFT014767 DELL CANADA INC. $2,432.28
EFT014768 DISTRICT OF SPARWOOD $743.40 EFT014769 EMCO CORPORATION $34,681.14
EFT014770 SIERMIL EZ COURIERS LTD. $124.69 EFT014771 FORTIS BC - NATURAL GAS $118.90
EFT014772 FRED SURRIDGE LTD. $2,009.77 EFT014773 FREIGHTLINER OF CRANBROOK LTD $3,528.32
EFT014774 GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC. 2019 $82,290.25
EFT014775 INTERIOR SEED & FERTILIZER LTD $912.00 EFT014776 INVESTORS GROUP TRUST CO. LTD. $607.50 EFT014777 KAL TIRE CRANBROOK $127.68 EFT014778 BONNIE KARI $45.00 EFT014779 KMB AUTO BODY $117.59 EFT014780 KOOTENAY LANDSCAPE $120.75 EFT014781 LO-COST PROPANE $835.72 EFT014782 MARTECH ELECTRICAL CRANBROOK $6,911.30 EFT014783 CY McCONNELL $1,995.00 EFT014784 M I A OF BC $4,774.00 EFT014785 MORROW BIOSCIENCE LTD. $8,487.50 EFT014786 MSREK SYSTEMS $24.50 EFT014787 MELODY MUNRO $3,202.67 EFT014788 Nupqu Development Corporation $3,897.39 EFT014789 SHARON PASOWISTY $875.78 EFT014790 PRESTIGE INN CRANBROOK $269.12 EFT014791 CLARA REINHARDT $25.00 EFT014792 REVOLUTION ENVIRO SOLUTIONS LP $9,716.45 EFT014793 RM OFFICE SOLUTIONS LTD $2,026.08 EFT014794 SUPERIOR PROPANE INC. $1,863.55
Page 46 of 94 Date: 6/26/2020 12:52:39 PM REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Page: 3 Board Cheque Register From 6/1/2020 To 6/30/2020
Cheque Number Vendor Name Amount EFT014795 TAYNTON BAY ELECTRICAL LTD $89.25
EFT014796 TERUS CONSTRUCTION LTD. $22,591.78 EFT014797 UNITED WAY $59.00
EFT014798 VILLAGE OF RADIUM HOT SPRINGS $308.70 EFT014799 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF CANADA $17,168.12
EFT014800 RYAN WATMOUGH $8,329.38 EFT014801 DAVID WILKS $120.00
EFT014802 WRIGHT S VACUUM & SEPTIC $262.50
62667 BC BACKCOUNTRY HUNTER ASSOCIATION $5,147.00 62668 CANADIAN TIRE - # 395 $107.53 62669 CANADIAN TIRE #658 $811.27 62670 CINTAS CANADA LIMITED $618.07 62671 ECHELLES C.E. THIBAULT $52.50 62672 E.K. AUTO ELECTRIC $274.40 62673 GREGS PUMP & WELDING SERVICE $168.00 62674 JAFFRAY AUTO REPAIR $138.99 62675 KANWEST ROADS $13,129.75 62676 LILAC MEDIA $81.21 62677 MAINROAD EK CONTRACTING LTD $4,943.48 62678 MINISTER OF FINANCE $448.30 62679 MINISTER OF FINANCE $495.17 62680 NOVATECH ANALYTICAL SOLUTIONS INC $5,373.76 62681 SERVICES FLO INC. $336.00 62682 SHAW CABLE $238.28 62683 STAPLES - DESJARDINS $188.73 EFT014803 ACCESS COPYRIGHT $270.11 EFT014804 AIR LIQUIDE CANADA INC $297.20 EFT014805 KRIS BELANGER $60.00
Page 47 of 94 Date: 6/26/2020 12:52:39 PM REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Page: 4 Board Cheque Register From 6/1/2020 To 6/30/2020
Cheque Number Vendor Name Amount EFT014806 BELL MOBILITY INC. $2,341.49
EFT014807 BENEFITS BY DESIGN INC. $4,272.95 EFT014808 CivicInfo BC $446.25
EFT014809 CLEARTECH INDUSTRIES INC. $2,712.70 EFT014810 CLOVERDALE PAINT INC. $224.94
EFT014811 COLUMBIA VALLEY FREIGHT $396.48 EFT014812 DEVTEL COMMUNICATIONS $107.65
EFT014813 DISTRICT OF ELKFORD $117.00
EFT014814 ENCORE COOLING & HEATING $2,216.55 EFT014815 FLAMEGUARD SAFETY SERVICES $175.29 EFT014816 FORTIS BC - NATURAL GAS $194.00 EFT014817 GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC. 2019 $172,825.48 EFT014818 INVERMERE HARDWARE $271.41 EFT014819 KOOTENAY LANDSCAPE $174.04 EFT014820 KOOTENAY SIGNS LTD. $137.28 EFT014821 LUCKY STRIKE GAS $251.13 EFT014822 McELHANNEY LTD. $11,854.50 EFT014823 MSREK SYSTEMS $537.45 EFT014824 UAP INC $657.12 EFT014825 TAYNTON BAY ELECTRICAL LTD $990.15 EFT014826 STEVE TERSMETTE $157.95 EFT014827 TIMBERWOLF MAINTENANCE $577.50 EFT014828 TRI-KOTA CLEANING $820.00 EFT014829 TSUNAMI SOLUTIONS LTD $985.74 EFT014830 VITAL AIRE $101.90 EFT014831 VRK CONSULTING INC $29,411.78 EFT014832 VIRGINIA WEST $45.00 EFT014833 TORIL WILDER $183.75
Page 48 of 94 Date: 6/26/2020 12:52:39 PM REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Page: 5 Board Cheque Register From 6/1/2020 To 6/30/2020
Cheque Number Vendor Name Amount EFT014834 ZION TRUCKING LTD. $1,335.60
EFT014835 ZUMUNDO CONSULTANTS $7,545.44 62684 CANADIAN TIRE - # 395 $216.98
62685 CANADA POST CORPORATION $1,385.81 62686 CANADIAN TIRE #658 $97.83
62687 CAREGIVER'S NETWORK FOR EK SENIORS $5,000.00 62688 CITY OF CRANBROOK $327.52
62689 Columbia Valley Booster Society $6,400.00
62690 Columbia Basin Inst. Regional History $3,882.23 62691 CORE HERITAGE CONSULTING LTD $1,462.49 62692 CRANBROOK S FIRE PLACE $460.03 62693 CRANBROOK & DISTRICT KENNEL CLUB $1,029.44 62694 ELKS LODGE 90 - KIMBERLEY BC $2,428.57 62695 HEADWATERS ARTS SOCIETY $2,000.00 62696 KIMBERLEY ARTS COUNCIL - CENTRE 64 $10,663.12 62697 LIONS CLUB OF SAND CREEK $2,819.50 62698 MAINSTREAMS ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIETY $8,973.00 62699 MATHEWS, DINSDALE & CLARK LLP $252.00 62700 MINISTER OF FINANCE $85.57 62701 MINISTER OF FINANCE $78.29 62702 CHAD POTTER $375.00 62703 RFS CANADA $930.42 62704 RGH PACIFIC EMERGENCY SERVICES $224.00 62705 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DIST #6 $5,500.00 62706 SHAW CABLE $390.10 62707 SKYLINE LAND SURVEYING LTD $6,872.25 62708 SOUTH COUNTRY SERVICES $258.66 62709 SPECIAL OLYMPICS BC KIMB/CBK $1,746.20
Page 49 of 94 Date: 6/26/2020 12:52:39 PM REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Page: 6 Board Cheque Register From 6/1/2020 To 6/30/2020
Cheque Number Vendor Name Amount 62710 Sullivan Mine & Railway Historical Society $10,998.43
62711 CORRINA TYLER $866.25 62712 WALKER S REPAIR CENTRE LTD. $370.12
62713 WILDSIGHT KIMBERLEY/CRANBROOK $3,964.29 EFT014836 A.C.E. COURIER SERVICE $151.76
EFT014837 ELIZABETH AHLGREN $45.88 EFT014838 AIDS NETWORK OUTREACH & SUPPORT $8,043.57
EFT014839 ALS CANADA LTD $773.86
EFT014840 ANGEL FLIGHT EK ASSOCIATION OPERATING $12,000.00 EFT014841 BC TRANSIT $67,388.11 EFT014842 KRIS BELANGER $60.00 EFT014843 BELLOWS PROPERTY SERVICES $1,176.00 EFT014844 BLACK PRESS GROUP LTD $4,248.60 EFT014845 BUNZL CLEANING AND HYGIENE $587.34 EFT014846 BUSY BEE SANITARY SUPPLIES INC. $956.34 EFT014847 CASTLE FUELS (2008) INC $123.00 EFT014848 ANITA CHAREST $30.00 EFT014849 CLOVER KITCHEN EXHAUST $525.00 EFT014850 COLUMBIA VALLEY PIONEER $5,705.37 EFT014851 COLUMBIA VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL $2,500.00 EFT014852 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE KOOTENAY $1,626.91 ROCKIES EFT014853 JIM COSENS $241.60 EFT014854 COUNTERFORCE INC. $332.25 EFT014855 LEE-ANN CRANE $45.00 EFT014856 CRANBROOK 4-H DISTRICT COUNCIL $7,816.41 EFT014857 CUPE LOCAL 2106 $1,694.03 EFT014858 CV FOOD BANK $10,000.00 EFT014859 D & E ENTERPRISES JANITORIAL $1,470.00
Page 50 of 94 Date: 6/26/2020 12:52:39 PM REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Page: 7 Board Cheque Register From 6/1/2020 To 6/30/2020
Cheque Number Vendor Name Amount EFT014860 EAST KOOTENAY INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL $10,500.00
EFT014861 e-KNOW EK NEWS ONLINE WEEKLY $1,050.00 EFT014862 E.K. PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL $6,851.15
EFT014863 EK REGIONAL SEARCH & RESCUE SOCIETY $15,709.36 EFT014864 ELK RIVER WATERSHED ALLIANCE $14,166.72
EFT014865 ELK VALLEY AIR SEARCH & RESCUE ASSOC $12,000.00 EFT014866 EV Society for Community Living $8,903.77
EFT014867 EMCO CORPORATION $125.27
EFT014868 FAIRMONT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION $2,950.00 EFT014869 FAMILY DYNAMIX ASSOCIATION $7,000.00 EFT014870 Fernie Heritage Cemetery Society $1,579.44 EFT014871 Fernie Pets Society $18,702.24 EFT014872 flexiNET Broadband $44.80 EFT014873 FRED SURRIDGE LTD. $100.80 EFT014874 Friends of Lake Koocanusa Society $12,000.00 EFT014875 BRIAN FUNKE $69.00 EFT014876 GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC. 2019 $104,046.25 EFT014877 HOSPICE SOCIETY - COLUMBIA VALLEY $7,720.00 EFT014878 HUB FIRE ENGINES & EQUIPMENT $174,031.20 EFT014879 INVESTORS GROUP TRUST CO. LTD. $607.50 EFT014880 KAL TIRE CRANBROOK $1,221.11 EFT014881 KAON INFRASTRUCTURE LTD. $382,119.66 EFT014882 KIMBERLEY DISTRICT HERITAGE SOCIETY $9,833.00 EFT014883 Kootenay East Youth Soccer $39,740.12 EFT014885 MARWEST INDUSTRIES LTD. $329,850.36 EFT014886 CY McCONNELL $1,884.75 EFT014887 McD S ENTERPRISES LTD $663.60 EFT014888 McELHANNEY LTD. $3,288.76
Page 51 of 94 Date: 6/26/2020 12:52:39 PM REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Page: 8 Board Cheque Register From 6/1/2020 To 6/30/2020
Cheque Number Vendor Name Amount EFT014889 MERIDIAN ONE CAP $284.30
EFT014890 MOUNTAIN MEADOWS GOLF CLUB $7,145.00 EFT014891 MOYIE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION $12,000.00
EFT014892 MPE ENGINEERING LTD. $50,917.70 EFT014893 NELCO MARINE $1,849.62
EFT014894 JEFF NICOLAJSEN $53.73 EFT014895 NORTHSTAR RAILS TO TRAILS SOCIETY $14,673.33
EFT014896 REG DIST OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY $7,663.92
EFT014897 RICOH CANADA INC $2,880.56 EFT014898 RMC ENTERPRISES INC. $5,419.05 EFT014899 ROTARY CLUB OF CRANBROOK SUNRISE $8,000.00 EFT014900 SAM STEELE SOCIETY $9,500.00 EFT014901 SELKIRK SIGNS & SERVICES LTD $3,483.20 EFT014902 Sparwood & District Chamber of Commerce $11,106.19 EFT014903 SPARWOOD TRAIL ALLIANCE $3,870.50 EFT014904 SPARK YOUTH SOCIETY $10,214.29 EFT014905 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS $5,375.61 EFT014906 TERUS CONSTRUCTION LTD. $2,487.35 EFT014907 TSUNAMI SOLUTIONS LTD $842.16 EFT014908 UNITED WAY $59.00 EFT014909 VALLEY RIDERS-SPARWOOD SOCIETY $949.10 EFT014910 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF CANADA $21,518.13 EFT014911 NANCY WILFLEY $45.00 EFT014912 WINDERMERE COMMUNITY ASSOC $3,000.00 EFT014913 WOZ MECHANICAL $155.68 62714 AKBLG $7,728.35 62715 Blue Lake Forest Education Soc $12,000.00 62716 CONRAD KAIN CENTENNIAL SOCIETY $2,685.71
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Cheque Number Vendor Name Amount 62717 CV CHAMBER OF COMMERCE $6,600.00
62718 EK REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR SOCIETY $2,401.17 62719 EV CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE $9,617.56
62720 Fairmont Hot Springs Utilities $329.13 62721 LOST CREEK WELDING LTD. $3,467.97
62722 JIM MALETTA $4,404.26 62723 FAITH MIKKELSEN $35.40
62724 MINISTER OF FINANCE $207.32
62725 MINISTER OF FINANCE $21.00 62726 MULISHA SMALL ENGINE REPAIR $47.61 EFT014914 AMBERLIGHT VENTURES LTD. $3,807.45 EFT014915 ANYWEAR GARMENT COMPANY $806.40 EFT014916 BENEFITS BY DESIGN INC. $7,233.43 EFT014917 BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OKANAGAN $12,000.00 EFT014918 BUSY BEE SANITARY SUPPLIES INC. $58.46 EFT014919 CANAM TELECOM CONSULTANTS LTD $1,249.50 EFT014920 CDW CANADA INC. $1,327.37 EFT014921 CITY OF KIMBERLEY $1,828.57 EFT014922 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS SOCIETY $24,560.00 EFT014923 CORIX MULTI-UTILITY SERVICES $1,716.09 EFT014924 DELL CANADA INC. $393.78 EFT014925 EMCO CORPORATION $96.96 EFT014926 ENCORE COOLING & HEATING $179.03 EFT014927 FORTIS BC - NATURAL GAS $62.42 EFT014928 GF INC. $874.37 EFT014929 GLOBALSTAR CANADA $106.39 EFT014930 GREAT CANADIAN OIL CHANGE $202.71 EFT014931 GROUNDSWELL NETWORK SOCIETY $7,424.64
Page 53 of 94 Date: 6/26/2020 12:52:39 PM REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Page: 10 Board Cheque Register From 6/1/2020 To 6/30/2020
Cheque Number Vendor Name Amount EFT014932 INVERMERE HARDWARE $815.75
EFT014933 KEEFER ECOLOGICAL SERVICES LTD. $15,103.13 EFT014934 KOOTENAY EAST YOUTH SOCCER ASSOC. $130,000.00
EFT014935 KOOTENAY KWIK PRINT $551.80 EFT014936 KOOTENAY LANDSCAPE $1,921.50
EFT014937 KOOTENAY BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION $12,000.00 EFT014938 LIDSTONE & COMPANY $2,433.48
EFT014939 MITECH BUSINESS SYSTEMS $347.28
EFT014940 NORTHWEST HYDRAULIC CONSULTANTS $1,924.13 EFT014941 OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY $199.50 EFT014942 KEVIN PATERSON $14.40 EFT014943 Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce $60,000.00 EFT014944 RE-MATT INC $3,402.00 EFT014945 DAMIEN RICHARD $3,447.01 EFT014946 ROTARY CLUB OF CRANBROOK $16,900.00 EFT014947 ROTARY CLUB OF KIMBERLEY $5,933.86 EFT014948 SELKIRK SIGNS & SERVICES LTD $117.60 EFT014949 JENNIFER SPETA $8,048.25 EFT014950 TAYNTON BAY ELECTRICAL LTD $312.38 EFT014951 TRI-KOTA CLEANING $440.00 EFT014952 VAN HOUTTE COFFEE SERVICE INC $187.71
Total Cheques: 274 Total Amount of Cheques: $2,498,078.45
Resolved: That the cheque register for the RDEK General Account in the amount shown above be approved as paid.
Chairperson:
Page 54 of 94 Request for Decision
File No: Uhh 616 012-FP 19/20 Date June 10, 2020 Author Tina Hlushak, Deputy Corporate Officer Subject CBT Community Initiatives & Affected Areas Program – Reallocation Request Wasa & District Lions Club
REQUEST To reallocate remaining funds towards cleaning costs of the outdoor kitchen grill and exhaust fan at the Wasa Lions grounds.
OPTIONS 1. THAT the request from Wasa & District Lions Club to reallocate a portion of their 2019/2020 Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives Program grant towards cleaning costs of the outdoor kitchen grill and exhaust fan at the Wasa Lions grounds be approved.
2. THAT the request from Wasa & District Lions Club to reallocate a portion of their 2019/2020 Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives Program grant towards cleaning costs of the outdoor kitchen grill and exhaust fan at the Wasa Lions grounds be denied.
RECOMMENDATION Option 1
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Attached is a request from the Wasa & District Lions Club to reallocate the remaining funds from their 2019/2020 Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives Program grant towards cleaning costs of the outdoor kitchen grill and exhaust fan at the Wasa Lions grounds. The original application includes expenses related to the replacement of the outdoor kitchen floor and replacement of the safety netting at the ball field. Both projects are complete with the kitchen floor replacement under budget leaving $353.38 in unused funds. The grill was stored outside during the kitchen floor installation and the remaining funds would be used to professionally clean the grill and fan. The Wasa & District Lions Club was awarded $4,818.00 from the Electoral Area E Community Initiatives Program.
Attachment
Page 1 of 1 Page 55 of 94 Tina Hlushak
From: Sharon Prinz
Categories: CBT
RDEK Directors,
The Wasa And District Lions Club has completed the projects outlined in the CBT CIAA 2019-20.
The netting for repair around the Ball Diamond has improved the safety for grounds use during Ball Diamond usage.
The part of the outdoor kitchen that required floor replacement has been completed and was slightly under budget. Due to the grill having to be stored outside during the cement installation and the dust in the exhaust fan we paid to have the fan and grill professionally cleaned in preparation for the pancake breakfast season. The cost to have the cleaning done professionally was $640.51. The amount remaining in the grant is $353.38.
The Club is requesting if possible the reallocation of the $353.38 to be applied to the cleaning costs of the grill and exhaust fan please. We may not be having pancake breakfasts or grounds rentals this year but we know it has been cleaned well after the construction.
We very mush appreciate the financial support given to the Wasa Lions for the grounds. This means a lot to our community as well as other community residents that come out to use it. We couldn't have done this without your support.
Thank you, Wasa & District Lions Club
1 Page 56 of 94 Request for Decision
File No: Ihk 007 002 Date June 5, 2020 Author Shawn Tomlin, CAO Subject Meeting with Cabinet Ministers and Ministry Staff at UBCM Convention
REQUEST Provide a list of desired meetings with Cabinet Ministers for the 2020 UBCM Convention.
OPTIONS 1. THAT the following meetings be scheduled in conjunction with the 2020 Union of BC Municipalities Convention: Topic______Minister______
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Although the 2020 UBCM Convention will be held remotely, it is expected that there will still be opportunities to meet with cabinet ministers, via an online format. Since a very short amount of time is allotted for these meetings (10-15 minutes), please consider the following points when determining the meetings to schedule. 1. Topics should be specific and have a specific request attached to them. This information will be submitted when requesting the meeting so that the Minister’s staff has an opportunity to prepare appropriate briefing notes. 2. The Board Chair generally leads the discussion, but may introduce the topic and then turn it over to a specific Director to provide the details. 3. The number of Directors designated to attend each of the meetings will be limited to those directly affected by the topic being discussed. Speaking notes for requested meetings will be prepared and will be presented at the August Board meeting for review and approval.
Page 1 of 1 Page 57 of 94 Connie Thom
Subject: FW: COVID-19 Teleconference with Minister Robinson Attachments: BC Restart Plan.pdf; Building BC's Recovery Together.pdf; GROUP 8 Agenda.pdf
Good morning,
I am excited to share the outline for our July consultation session around COVID‐19 and economic recovery. Attached to the email is a copy of government’s discussion paper entitled “Building B.C.’s Recovery, Together” and a copy of “B.C.’s Restart Plan”. Also attached is an agenda with your call‐in day, time, phone number and access code (please note, the access code number may not be the same number you have been previously assigned).
As the Premier and the Minister of Finance outlined at their announcement last week, the COVID‐19 pandemic has challenged and changed our province. Across B.C., we have been touched by job loss and change, health concerns, worries about how our families and communities can cope, and increasing uncertainty about the future.
We’ve made progress and have begun Phase 3 because of our commitment to supporting each other and coming together as a community to respond. As we start our recovery, the choices we make in the coming weeks and months can help us build an economy — and a province — that works for everyone.
The phone calls in July are your opportunity as a community leader to feed directly into the recovery conversation. As Minister, I will be hosting eleven calls over the next month and the conversations and ideas shared on those calls will inform a letter that I send to the Premier and the Minister of Finance about what local governments have identified to implement a successful recovery strategy. You, your councils, regional districts, and UBCM will be copied on the final letter.
Phone Call Process We have reduced the number of communities on each call and expanded the call time for our July sessions to allow for a more robust discussion. Each community will have two phone lines, one for the Mayor or Regional District Chair (or delegate) and one for the Chief Administrative Officer (or delegate).
Agenda Each local government will have a single two‐minute slot to make initial remarks and speak to what is currently happening to spur on economic recovery in your community. At two minutes each, this will take up the first half of our call, so I am asking people to come prepared and be succinct.
For the second half of the call, I would like to hear about the ideas for recovery that are being talked about in your communities that would meet the challenges, values and opportunities noted in the attached Building BC’s Recovery, Together paper. This part of the agenda will take the form of a roundtable to we can have a more robust discussion and build on what everyone is already doing.
I encourage you, your Councils, Regional Districts, staff and communities to think broadly about recovery that will meet the needs of British Columbians as identified in the Building BC Recovery Together document. Please feel free to share the document as you talk with others about recovery opportunities.
I would also like to encourage you to take a moment and complete the B.C. Restart and Recovery Survey, which will be open until July 21, 2020 at 4:00 pm PDT. You can also submit ideas to [email protected]. Please feel free to share these links with others as well.
1 Page 58 of 94 I look forward to this new format and to our discussions in July. In the meantime, I hope you all find time to get some rest and remember to be kind and look after each other.
All the best, Selina
Selina Robinson Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Cc. President Maja Tait, Union of B.C. Municipalities Tara Faganello, Assistant Deputy Minister, Local Government Division Gary McIsaac, Union of B.C. Municipalities CAOs
Encl. Building B.C.’s Recovery, Together B.C.’s Restart Plan Agenda
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Building BC’s Recovery, Together SHARE YOUR IDEAS
Get involved gov.bc.ca/recoveryideas
Page 60 of 94 Page 61 of 94 Contents
MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER ...... 2
MESSAGE FROM MINISTER OF FINANCE AND DEPUTY PREMIER ...... 4
HOW HAS COVID-19 AFFECTED BC’S ECONOMY? ...... 6
NEXT STEPS ...... 8
PUTTING BC VALUES INTO OUR RECOVERY ...... 10
HAVE YOUR SAY – IT’S IMPORTANT ...... 12
What we need to hear from you ...... 12
Three ways you can have your say ...... 13
Who else we’ll be hearing from ...... 14
LIST OF BUSINESS SECTORS THAT HAVE RESTARTED ...... 15
BUILDING BC’S RECOVERY, TOGETHER | SHARE YOUR IDEAS [ 1 ] Page 62 of 94 Message from the Premier
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS CHALLENGED and changed our province. More than 2,500 British Columbians have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and, tragically, more than 165 loved ones have died. Their passing occurred despite the heroic efforts of nurses, doctors and health-care workers. Our friends and neighbours suddenly found themselves out of work. Some people were able to keep working from home, but if they had school-age kids, it required a lot of juggling. For others living in rural communities, working from home was not an option, and some traveled to remote work sites. Across BC, thousands more kept working in grocery stores, transportation, pharmacies and other essential services to ensure we had what we needed while we fought to flatten the curve. Many business owners did their part to help flatten the curve by taking the difficult step of closing their doors. Even if you haven’t been touched directly by illness or job loss, you’re likely facing some uncertainty about the future. We all are. But there are better days ahead of us. We’ve already taken critical steps to protect people’s health, homes and incomes. In partnership with Ottawa, we’ve taken steps to maintain basic incomes, protect jobs and assist businesses. These measures are just the start. Recently, with the guidance of Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, we announced our plan to carefully restart BC. Now we begin to turn our attention from a restart to recovery. But recovery means more than just returning to what we had before.
BUILDING BC’S RECOVERY, TOGETHER | SHARE YOUR IDEAS [ 2 ] Page 63 of 94 Like you, I know that British Columbia can bounce back better than ever. We can build a stronger, more resilient BC by putting people at the centre of every decision we make. We can build a BC where strong public services are always there when people need them. We can meet the challenge of the climate crisis. And we can do so in partnership with Indigenous peoples to ensure that everyone can benefit from our progress. But we can’t do it without you. This document is the start of a discussion about what kind of a province we want to build. Throughout the pandemic, we have emphasized transparency — by explaining the problem, sharing the evidence, charting a direction. That’s the same approach we need to plan our economic recovery. Today, I’m asking you to have your say by completing BC’s online survey, participating in a virtual townhall or replying to this paper with your ideas and priorities. We’ll be reaching out during the coming weeks and months to hear your views and hear from community, Indigenous, business and other groups across the province. Since the pandemic began, British Columbians’ response showed clearly that we are at our best when we work together. Your input will help us shape the decisions as we invest our $1.5 billion Economic Recovery Fund and plan for our next budget. I hope you will participate in planning BC’s recovery — to help shape it, just as you helped flatten the curve.
JOHN HORGAN Premier of British Columbia
BUILDING BC’S RECOVERY, TOGETHER | SHARE YOUR IDEAS [ 3 ] Page 64 of 94 Message From Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier
SINCE THE FIRST CASE OF COVID-19 IN BC, our government has focused on addressing the most pressing needs of British Columbians during the crisis. We have had three main priorities: keeping people safe by supporting our hospitals and health-care workers; helping British Columbians who need it with programs like income supports; and making sure that essential services like groceries and public transit continue to be available. The health threat of COVID-19 is far from over. But we are making progress. Thanks to the efforts of everyone from front-line doctors to families who practiced safe physical distancing, we have flattened the curve. We know many people are still worried about losing their jobs or their homes, and are anxious about the future. Business owners are worried about confidence. When will people feel confident enough to resume spending, and when will entrepreneurs feel the time is right to invest and expand again? As we start preparing for the road ahead, we won’t lose sight of these immediate concerns, and we’ll keep doing everything we can to provide help to the people who need it. Throughout the pandemic, businesses providing essential services remained open safely. In mid-May we began to restart BC, allowing more businesses and services like parks to open safely. Now it is time to begin getting our economy back to pre-pandemic levels deliberately and safely.
BUILDING BC’S RECOVERY, TOGETHER | SHARE YOUR IDEAS [ 4 ] Page 65 of 94 WHAT HAVE WE DONE SO FAR
When the pandemic hit, our government quickly put in place a $5 BILLION COVID-19 Action Plan that protects Rebuilding our economy after COVID-19 will be a massive people’s health, provides financial relief to job. But we’re starting from a strong place. We have a lot people and businesses who need it, and of advantages in BC, from our natural resources and clean builds BC’s plan for economic recovery. technology, to our capacity for research, to our culture Some of the measures are intended to of innovation and entrepreneurship. We’re the gateway to help the majority of British Columbians. Asia and a major port to the US. And our most important For example, BC Hydro rates have been advantage is our people. reduced by 1 PERCENT, which helps Our province’s inherent strengths have not been lost almost all people and businesses in the during the pandemic. That is why, even though times are province save money. Other measures are tough, and uncertainty clouds the year ahead, I have never more targeted, focusing help on those been more optimistic about the future of British Columbia. who need it most. By building on our strengths, and drawing on new ideas, The $5 billion action plan is designed we will restore economic growth and achieve a vibrant, to complement measures brought in by inclusive, competitive economy. the federal government, to amplify the The road to recovery will not be easy, but I know we can benefits to people in BC. To take one example, the federal CERB offers people emerge stronger than ever. who have lost work due to COVID-19 a benefit of $2000 per month. The BC Emergency Benefit for Workers (BCEBW) offers CERB recipients an additional $1,000 one-time payment.
CAROLE JAMES Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier
BUILDING BC’S RECOVERY, TOGETHER | SHARE YOUR IDEAS [ 5 ] Page 66 of 94 How has COVID-19 affected BC’s economy?
It’s too early to calculate the full economic consequences of COVID-19, or even say what will happen to our economy in the months ahead before the virus is controlled. But we do know the economic impact of this pandemic is as bad as any we have ever seen in the history our province. Hundreds of thousands of British Columbians have lost their jobs. Everyone has a family member, friend or neighbour facing unemployment. The crisis came about very suddenly. Like jurisdictions across the country and around the world, we are facing unemployment levels similar to those of the Great Depression — but this time they appeared in a matter of weeks, a process that took years in the 1930s. The trigger for this crisis was also unusual. The problem did not start within the economy itself, with something like a stock-market crash or a housing bubble. This time it was a sudden, external shock that forced governments everywhere to temporarily close large parts of the economy in order to prevent many deaths and far greater economic damage. The people who have been most affected work in the services sector, especially in public- facing jobs like retail stores, restaurants, tourism, and social services. As a result, women and young people in particular have seen terrible increases in unemployment. Part-time, informal, and self-employed workers have also been disproportionately harmed. The unusual characteristics of this economic downturn mean the recovery will probably look different than recoveries after previous downturns. And since the effects have not been the same for all people, or all sectors of the economy, our rebuilding plan can’t be one-size-fits-all, either. The COVID-19 pandemic has helped us appreciate that “front-line” workers are not just on the front lines of health care. They include the thousands of other essential workers who have kept BC moving in challenging times.
BUILDING BC’S RECOVERY, TOGETHER | SHARE YOUR IDEAS [ 6 ] Page 67 of 94 FIGURE 1: BC industries with biggest job losses due to COVID-19
% of industry’s Share of % of job losses jobs lost total job loss that were women All industries 13% 100% 54% Accommodation and food services 50% 30% 65% Retail trade 19% 19% 57% Construction 14% 11% 10% Information, culture and recreation 22% 8% 57% Other services (except government) 29% 11% 70% All other industries 4% 22% 49%
Grocery store clerks, truck drivers and farmers have kept the food supply chain open. Child-care workers have made it possible for nurses, firefighters and others to go to work knowing their kids are in good hands. Bus drivers have ensured public transit is there for those who need it. The list of essential workers is long. We are grateful to them all. These examples remind us that when we talk about “the economy,” we are talking about people. The economy is not an abstract thing, separated from people’s real lives. Although we often use numbers to measure economic trends, behind those numbers are real people. Above all else, a strong economy means one that benefits people. This understanding — that the economy is people — will guide us as we move into the next phase of our economic recovery.
FIGURE 2: Share of total job losses by category
Source: All data is from the Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey. All numbers are unadjusted. February to May 2020.
BUILDING BC’S RECOVERY, TOGETHER | SHARE YOUR IDEAS [ 7 ] Page 68 of 94 Next Steps
There is still a lot of uncertainty about what will happen with the pandemic. How quickly we bounce back depends on a number of questions no one can yet answer. When will we have a vaccine? How quickly can we develop an effective treatment? We don’t know. Still, we can and must start to move forward, with caution. Economically, the immediate challenge is to get people back to work as quickly and safely as possible, starting with those who have been hurt the most by the pandemic. These people include:
į Indigenous peoples and new Canadians; į Women; į Young adults (18 to 35 year olds); į People earning less than $30/hr; and į Service sector workers. Getting people working again will not be easy. Employers must see demand for their services, so they can hire. Workers need transit to get to work and schools for their children. Consumers need confidence they can shop safely. All these factors have to come together to build our recovery. The pandemic has exposed underlying gaps in our economy and society. We all now better appreciate the importance of workplace safety, strong public services, and our collective responsibility to take care of each other. As we move from restart to recovery, we have the chance to address those gaps, and to do much more. We can build back better than before. For many years, our province’s social and economic development have been hampered by a failure to acknowledge and address the title and rights of First Nations. Since the 1970s, the courts have confirmed and defined inherent title and rights, but government legislation and policies have not kept up. The results have included prolonged negotiations, protracted litigation, and confrontations — all of which have hurt First Nations and kept us all, as British Columbians, from reaching our full potential in a way we can all benefit from.
BUILDING BC’S RECOVERY, TOGETHER | SHARE YOUR IDEAS [ 8 ] Page 69 of 94 WHAT HAVE WE DONE SO FAR
Those are some of the reasons why, in November 2019, Supporting People the Legislature voted unanimously to pass the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. – Highlights Similarly, taking action on climate change and keeping People whose ability to work has been BC clean opens up incredible opportunities for jobs affected by the outbreak can get a tax- and growth. This argument is gaining support around free $1,000 one-time payment, the BC the world — including from organizations like the Emergency Benefit for Workers (BCEBW) International Energy Association and former central to supplement the CERB. banker (and now-UN Special Envoy for Climate Change) About 86 PERCENT of British Columbians Mark Carney. will receive enhanced payments up to By building partnerships with Indigenous peoples, $564 in July 2020 through an expanded businesses, research and education institutions, and BC Climate Action Tax Credit. workers, we are moving toward a low-carbon economy. Renters will get help through temporary That means a cleaner province for future generations, relief of up to $500/MONTH, a moratorium and a strong and diverse economy based on innovation. on most evictions during BC’s emergency The choices we make in the coming weeks and months order, and a freeze on new annual rent can help us build an economy — and a province — that increases by landlords. works for everyone. Reconciliation and clean growth will ICBC customers on a monthly Autoplan be at the heart of our recovery. payment plan, who are facing financial While some might say we can’t afford to make significant challenges due to COVID-19, can DEFER investments now, we know that we can’t cut our way back THEIR PAYMENT for up to 90 days with to where we were before — let alone to a better, fairer, no penalty. more sustainable and more prosperous future. BC Hydro customers who have lost income can receive a three-month credit, saving the average residential customer $477.
BUILDING BC’S RECOVERY, TOGETHER | SHARE YOUR IDEAS [ 9 ] Page 70 of 94 Putting BC values into our recovery
Before COVID-19, BC had one of Canada’s fastest growing economies and lowest unemployment rates. But for years, many people and communities had not seen the full benefit of all that growth. Some of those inequities have become even more noticeable during the pandemic. For example, for people in communities where broadband access is unavailable or unaffordable, working from home may be impossible. For workers in sectors like film or tourism, the pandemic has had a devastating and potentially long-lasting impact. In other sectors, like transportation or the resource sector, employment has been hit less hard, but there is still increased uncertainty about what the future holds. The pandemic has also reminded us how important our health care system is to our quality of life, and how many rely on mental health services and personal care homes. The pandemic has affected people across our province — from Port Hardy to Cranbrook, Surrey to Fort Nelson. But COVID-19 is also a chance to take stock and start building a better BC. We can’t go back to an economy that only benefited those at the top, while leaving others behind. We believe that everyone deserves the chance to learn, work and build a secure future with a good quality of life. We believe that public services should be there when people need them. We are convinced we must continue to confront the threat of climate change and the need for reconciliation with First Nations. There are some key values we all share as British Columbians.
ONE IS A COMMITMENT TO EQUITY – economic opportunity should be available to all. Everyone should have an opportunity to improve their standard of living and participate fully in their local community.
A SECOND IS TAKING CARE OF EACH OTHER THROUGH CO-OPERATION AND PARTNERSHIP – we’re stronger when we work together, from little things like checking in on elderly neighbours or coaching a team, to providing quality public services like health care to everyone.
A THIRD IS SELF-RELIANCE – we have what it takes to build an innovative, creative economy that competes with the best, not one that works only for those at the top and leaves others behind. We value our environment and are committed to a low-carbon economy that achieves our commitment to fight climate change.
BUILDING BC’S RECOVERY, TOGETHER | SHARE YOUR IDEAS [ 10 ] Page 71 of 94 AND A FOURTH IS OPTIMISM AND SENSE OF URGENCY – the conviction that working together we can build our WHAT HAVE WE DONE SO FAR province even better than before, recognizing we also need to act boldly now because people are hurting. Supporting Business Coming out of COVID-19, our priorities for a stronger – Highlights BC include: Most commercial property tax bills have į STRENGTHENING OUR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM – been reduced by an average 25 PERCENT, making sure we’re ready for future threats and that providing up to $700 MILLION in relief. people can always get the care they need, including And to give commercial landlords and mental-health services; businesses more time to pay their į CREATING AND RESTORING good-paying and reduced property taxes, late payment sustainable jobs; penalties for commercial properties have į BECOMING MORE SELF-SUFFICIENT – growing BC’s been waived until October 1, 2020. manufacturing capacity and protecting our access to essential supplies and food security; Businesses with a payroll over $500,000 can DEFER THEIR EMPLOYER HEALTH į IMPROVING EDUCATION, training and apprenticeship opportunities so that good jobs don’t go unfilled; TAX PAYMENTS until September 30, 2020. (Businesses with a payroll under this į TAKING ADVANTAGE OF BC’S ABUNDANT CLEAN ENERGY, growing an economy that is innovative threshold are already exempt.) and clean – and exporting made-in-BC, low-carbon Payments for provincial sales tax (PST), services, products and technologies to the world; hotel tax, carbon tax, motor fuel tax į MOVING FORWARD ON MEANINGFUL and tobacco tax are deferred, freeing up RECONCILIATION with Indigenous peoples, so that capital for businesses to use now when we can all benefit from BC’s success; they need it. į BUILDING THE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE and services that all communities need to thrive — The BC Business COVID-19 Support from new roads, hospitals and schools to highspeed Service serves as a single point of contact internet; for businesses throughout the province į ENSURING THAT BC IS ON A STRONG FISCAL looking for information on resources FOOTING, ready and able to provide the services available to them. people count on. Small businesses that had to close due We were already investigating ideas to grow BC’s economy to COVID-19 can have their BC Hydro and create family-supporting jobs of the future through bills forgiven for three months, saving innovation and technology before the pandemic. on average $363. The final report of BC’s innovation commissioner, “Putting Innovation to Work for British Columbia: Growing B C. . Companies,” and the final report of the Emerging Economy Task Force were both released last month. We will draw on these recommendations to help guide us as we work with researchers and industry to grow a resilient, sustainable economy that works for people.
BUILDING BC’S RECOVERY, TOGETHER | SHARE YOUR IDEAS [ 11 ] Page 72 of 94 Have your say – it’s important
COVID-19 is a wake-up call that we need to be better prepared and that, although there will be financial costs, we can never again let a pandemic affect people and our economy so much. To get there, your voice is essential. That’s why we’re asking you to share your ideas about BC’s recovery.
WHAT WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU Recovering from COVID-19 is about setting priorities. Your government’s priority is people and the things that matter most in our everyday lives. Some of the critical questions that we need to answer together are:
į WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO TOGETHER to strengthen and improve our health care system? That means everything from our hospitals, clinics and personal care homes, to the medical staff and supplies.
į WHAT IS THE TOP PRIORITY for you personally when it comes to improving your quality of life? For some people that means affordable child care or housing — what does it mean for you?
į WHAT WOULD MOST HELP IMPROVE YOUR WORK LIFE OR WORK PROSPECTS? That could mean training to allow you to take advantage of job opportunities, or affordable child care closer to home.
į ARE WE ON THE RIGHT TRACK? Do you see your concerns and needs reflected in this approach?
BUILDING BC’S RECOVERY, TOGETHER | SHARE YOUR IDEAS [ 12 ] Page 73 of 94 WHAT HAVE WE DONE SO FAR
THREE WAYS YOU CAN HAVE YOUR SAY Economic Recovery 1. SHARE YOUR OPINIONS: An online survey is one of Task Force the fastest and easiest ways that you can ensure your opinions are heard. It’s a chance to provide answers THE PREMIER’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY to some important questions and to give advice based TASK FORCE brings together leaders from on what you’re seeing in your community. business, labour, First Nations and not- Visit gov.bc.ca/recoveryideas. for-profits to help ensure the Province’s economic response to COVID-19 is 2. RESPOND TO THIS PAPER: This paper sets the stage effective and responsive to the needs for the challenges ahead of us. If you’ve read this far of British Columbians. and already have some ideas and advice, you can submit them to [email protected]. The task force meets weekly to advise government on our economic response 3. PARTICIPATE IN VIRTUAL TOWNHALLS: to the COVID-19 crisis. It includes Premier We’ve connected with tens of thousands of British John Horgan, Finance Minister Carole Columbians in virtual townhalls — and there’s more James, Minister of Jobs, Economic to come. This is a chance to share your comments and Development and Competitiveness ask questions. Learn more about the virtual townhalls Michelle Mungall, other members of at gov.bc.ca/recoveryideas. cabinet and leaders from business organizations, including the Business Council of BC, BC Chamber of Commerce, Vancouver Board of Trade, Surrey Board of Trade, the BC Federation of Labour, First Nations organizations and the not- for-profit sector. The task force is helping ensure the benefits of provincial programs are reaching their intended targets and complementing federal programs.
BUILDING BC’S RECOVERY, TOGETHER | SHARE YOUR IDEAS [ 13 ] Page 74 of 94 WHO ELSE WE’LL BE HEARING FROM WHAT HAVE WE DONE SO FAR As conversations across the province move from restart How WorkSafeBC to recovery, it is clear recovery means more than returning to the past. This is an opportunity for businesses, is helping businesses organizations and non-profit agencies to help us generate restart safely solutions to address the challenges they face. Throughout the weeks and months ahead, Premier John MANY BUSINESSES IN BC operated safely Horgan and Finance Minister Carole James will be leading throughout the pandemic. Starting in roundtable discussions with businesses, Indigenous mid-May, more businesses and services peoples and organizations to get their ideas. These have started to open. conversations will be framed to gather input on restoring WorkSafeBC is providing sector-specific consumer confidence, accelerating job creation, and guidelines and other resources to help supporting job security. businesses with their planning. Every industry or sector is being asked to Engagement roundtables will also include discussions build on those guidelines to develop with academics and economists, youth and student appropriate standards for health and groups, business owners and industry associations, social safety measures in their areas. service providers, Indigenous leaders, local governments, Sector standards are then reviewed by environmental and civil society groups. Cabinet ministers WorkSafeBC, with input from public and MLAs will continue reaching out to constituents, health officials. as well as sector stakeholders, local businesses and community organizations. Input received will help inform Individual businesses and organizations government’s economic recovery plan. Acknowledging do not need to submit their own plans for that these stakeholders are the experts in their fields, review or approval, but they must make these conversations will provide an opportunity to them available to their workers and their customers by posting on the premises. collaboratively create solutions to challenges facing all British Columbians. WorkSafeBC inspectors and public health officials will be working to ensure This outreach also includes businesses have their COVID-19 Safety the annual budget Plan in place, that it aligns with guidelines consultations that the and sector standards, and that it is being Legislative Assembly of followed. This will include inspectors British Columbia Finance visiting worksites across the province. Committee will hold This approach strikes a balance between throughout the summer public health, the health and safety of months. This will be one workers, public confidence that shopping more way that people can or visiting a business is safe, and not share their ideas. asking small businesses to develop complex plans for approval before they can begin to restart and rehire people.
BUILDING BC’S RECOVERY, TOGETHER | SHARE YOUR IDEAS [ 14 ] Page 75 of 94 List of business sectors that have restarted
PHASE 2 (MID MAY ONWARDS)
UNDER ENHANCED PROTOCOLS
į Restoration of health services ą Re-scheduling elective surgery ą Medically related services ç dentistry, physiotherapy, registered massage therapy, chiropractors ç physical therapy, speech therapy, and similar services
į Retail sector
į Hair salons/ barbers/other personal service establishments
į In-person counselling
į Restaurants, cafes, pubs – with sufficient distancing measures
į Museums, art galleries, libraries
į Office-based worksites
į Recreation/sports
į Parks, beaches and outdoor spaces
į Child care
PHASE 3 (JUNE-SEPTEMBER, IF TRANSMISSION RATE REMAINS LOW OR IN DECLINE)
UNDER ENHANCED PROTOCOLS
į Hotels and resorts (June)
į Parks – broader reopening, including some overnight camping (June)
į Film industry – beginning with domestic productions (June/July)
į Select entertainment – movies and symphony, but not large concerts (July)
į Post-secondary education – with mix of online and in-class (September)
į K-12 education – partial return in June, full return in September
į Fitness centres and gyms
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BUILDING BC’S RECOVERY, TOGETHER | SHARE YOUR IDEAS [ 16 ] Page 77 of 94 Have your say on BC’s recovery
Share your ideas at gov.bc.ca/recoveryideas
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Page 79 of 94 Request for Decision
File No: Shh 700 001 Date June 24, 2020 Author Tina Hlushak, Deputy Corporate Officer Subject COVID-19 Order M192 – Open Meetings Without Public Present
REQUEST Adopt a resolution for the continued need to meet without the public present at RDEK Board of Directors meetings, Standing Committee meetings, and Advisory Commission meetings.
OPTIONS 1. THAT meetings of the RDEK Board of Directors, Standing Committees and Advisory Commission meetings continue to meet without the public present as outlined in the June 24, 2020 report from the Deputy Corporate Officer.
2. THAT meetings of the RDEK Board of Directors, Standing Committees and Advisory Commission meetings continue to meet without the public present as outlined in the June 24, 2020 report from the Deputy Corporate Officer with the following amendments:
3. THAT additional barriers be purchased for the media table and that up to five members of the public (or pairs from within a household) be permitted to attend open Standing Committee and Board meetings in-person, on pre-booked, first-come-first-serve basis.
RECOMMENDATION Option 1
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The Province issued Ministerial Order M192 on June 17 that continues to authorize local governments to hold electronic meetings and public hearings, while encouraging the transition back to normal operations. The order applies during the provincial state of emergency and any of its extensions and replaces Order M139.
The new order now requires local governments to undertake best efforts to allow members of the public to attend open meetings in-person, while abiding by any of the public health requirements or recommendations made under the Public Health Act. The order continues to authorize holding meetings electronically and states when conducting an electronic meeting the board must use best efforts to use electronic or other communication facilities that allow members of the public to hear, or watch and hear, the part of the meeting that is open to the public.
Nothing in the new order has changed the authorization for local governments to hold electronic public hearings.
Page 1 of 2 Page 80 of 94 Request for Decision June 24, 2020 COVID-19 Order M192 – Open Meetings Without Public Present Shh 700 001
Local governments that are not able to comply with public health orders and hold in-person open meetings are now required to adopt a resolution to provide a rationale for the continued need to meet without the public present.
The Gallery area of the RDEK Board room is reasonably spacious and could allow for some attendance by members of the public, however given the number of delegations on many agendas, there is not adequate space to permit all delegations to attend in person if they so choose and still maintain the recommended physical distancing. As the remote attendance model has been working well to ensure accessibility, it is recommended to maintain the current approach rather than allowing some to attend and not others.
The attachment outlines the rationale required to be included in a resolution. The rationale has been revised to remove reference to previous meeting videos being published to the RDEK website because meetings are not currently recorded.
Attachment
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COVID-19 Order M192 – Open Meetings
Opening Statement:
The Province issued Ministerial Order M192 on June 17 requiring local governments to undertake “best efforts” to meet the legislative requirements for open meetings so the public can continue to participate and understand local government decision making in a way that is meaningful for them.
Local governments that are unable to meet the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) recommendations and requirements, despite best efforts, to hold open meetings where the public can attend in person are now required to adopt a resolution to provide a rationale for the continued need to meet without the public present, that states:
the basis for holding the meeting without members of the public in attendance;
the means by which openness, transparency, accessibility and accountability in respect of the meeting is ensured; and
the meeting is not considered closed to the public.
Local governments must also describe what local measures are being taken to meet the principles of openness, transparency and accessibility. The resolution may be in reference to a specific meeting or, if the same circumstances apply, more than one meeting.
Rationale:
The basis for holding meetings without members of the public is that the RDEK is unable to meet the PHO recommendations and requirements for: o Safely accommodating and managing members of the public while meeting physical distancing guidelines due to limited space.
Openness, transparency, and accessibility will continue to be maintained by: o Open meeting agendas and minutes are published on the RDEK website. o Live electronic attendance at RDEK Standing Committee and Board meetings is available for public viewing either by video through an internet browser or audio by phone.
Meetings may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is authorized under section 90 of the Community Charter.
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File No: OR 608 000 Date June 22, 2020 Author Kevin Paterson, Environmental Services Manager Subject City of Cranbrook Curbside Recycling Cart Funding Request
REQUEST Address the City of Cranbrook’s request for funds to purchase recycling carts in order to provide a curbside recycling program within the municipality.
OPTIONS 1. THAT a grant to the City of Cranbrook to provide for the purchase of 6,231 recycling carts at a total cost of up to $691,641 to be paid equally over 5 years for the provision of a curbside recycling program be approved; and further, that the grant be funded from the Central Subregion Solid Waste Recycling Reserve Fund, and that an amendment be prepared to the five-year financial plan.
2. That the request from the City of Cranbrook to fund the purchase of 6,231 recycling carts be refused.
RECOMMENDATION Option 1.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Recently, Recycle BC has reached out to municipalities that provide curbside waste collection to offer funding for the curbside collection of recyclables. Discussions with municipalities and RDEK staff have identified that this opportunity would result in the diversion of more recyclables from the Yellow Bin Program into the RBC Recycling scheme, ultimately providing cost savings to the region’s residents. During the Solid Waste Management Plan review, a waste composition study was conducted. The study found that up to 19% of waste collected in the category of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) could have been recycled through either the Yellow Bin Program or the Recycle BC Program. Based on 2019 tonnages, this represents an additional 5,704 tonnes of recyclables that could have been recycled and removed from the solid waste stream. Presumably by making recycling more accessible through a curbside program, some of this additional material may be diverted from the landfill. As noted in the letter from the City of Cranbrook (attached), the incentive paid by Recycle BC to the respective community providing the curbside recycling collection comes close to covering the operational costs. However, given the need to purchase carts for the automated service, many communities have difficulty coming up with the additional funds, hence the City of Cranbrook is asking for financial assistance from the Central Subregion Recycling Reserve for the purchase (rent to own) of these carts.
Page 1 of 2 Page 83 of 94 Request for Decision June 22, 2020 City of Cranbrook Curbside Recycling Cart Funding Request OR 608 000
SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS Financial The City of Fernie and District of Invermere are the two municipalities currently collecting recyclables through their own curbside collection contracts. All of these recyclables are then processed through the Yellow Bin Program stream. Since Invermere has a high seasonal population, their recycling numbers are considerably lower than Fernie’s. Fernie collects about 79 kgs/household/year of recyclables based on 2,090 carts serviced. Considering Cranbrook is providing 6,231 carts, one could assume that Cranbrook could collect potentially 475 tonnes, resulting in a Yellow Bin Program annual savings of $153,000 for the Central Solid Waste Sub Region Service. The City of Cranbrook is requesting $691,641 dollars ($137,082 per year + $6,231 payout) to fund the purchase of recycling carts. Staff support the request to fund the request from either the Recycling Reserve or through potential savings in the Yellow Bin Program. The potential savings from the Yellow Bin Program could provide a theoretical payback on investment in as little as 4.5 years while providing the residents of the City of Cranbrook a higher level of service and a greater volume of waste diverted from the landfill. This funding arrangement would have long-term positive implications for both the RDEK and Central Subregion taxpayers. The Central Sub Region Service Recycling Reserve currently has a balance of $1,237,482 with up to $333,334 funding earmarked for the Organics Composting Facilities ($166,667 if matching funding is secured) in 2020/21. The five year financial plan includes transfers of $225,000 to the Recycling Reserve annually.
Attachment (City of Cranbrook Letter)
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File No: Rhl 146 001 Date June 29, 2020 Author Shawn Tomlin, CAO Subject Castle Project – Appointment to Technical Advisory Committee
REQUEST Appoint a representative to the Technical Advisory Committee for the Castle Project at Teck’s Fording River Operation.
OPTIONS 1. THAT Director Sosnowski be appointed to the Technical Advisory Committee for the Castle Project.
2. THAT ______be appointed to the Technical Advisory Committee for the Castle Project.
RECOMMENDATION Option 1
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS The Environmental Assessment Office has compiled a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) with representatives of numerous organizations for the review of the Castle Project at Teck’s Fording River operations, and have requested a representative from the RDEK. The purposes of the TAC are to: proactively identify potential issues and paths for resolution through the Environmental Assessment (EA) advise the EAO on technical matters related to the assessment and review the proponent’s Application advise the EAO on regulatory issues, potential policy gaps and linkages to permitting advise within each members area of expertise; mandate of organization; and jurisdiction review and provide advice on proponent and EAO documents throughout EA
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File No: UWfs 611 001 Date June 29, 2020 Author Shawn Tomlin, CAO Subject UBCM Community Excellence Awards Submission – Windermere Treated Water
REQUEST Submit an application to the UBCM Community Excellence Awards for the Windermere Treated Water Project.
OPTIONS 1. That an application be submitted to the UBCM Community Excellence Awards, Excellence in Service Delivery category, for the Windermere Treated Water project.
2. That no applications be submitted to the UBCM Community Excellence Awards program for 2020.
RECOMMENDATION Option 1
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS The UBCM has once again opened the application process for the Community Excellence Awards, with a deadline of July 10, 2020. Members may submit one application in each of the four categories – Excellence in Governance, Service Delivery, Asset Management, and Sustainability. While the Windermere Treated Water project could fit into a number of the categories, it seems to most closely fit the Excellence in Governance, following the extensive process of consultation and consideration of a number of different approaches to arrive at the ultimate solution.
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UBCM hosts public transit forum June 24, 2020
Over 90 local government officials met on June 16th to discuss the costs and challenges of providing public transit during a pandemic. TransLink and BC Transit officials presented on the state of public transit and participants considered a set of draft principles and recommendations to support the recovery and rebuild of public transit in BC.
In follow up to the Forum, UBCM, in collaboration with the TransLink’s Mayors’ Council and BC Transit communities, offered to support a collective advocacy effort to provincial and federal government. With the latter announcing $14 billion to assist provinces and territories with restart plans, transit was identified as an area for potential funding. While funding details and allocations are still being worked out between the two orders of government, UBCM sees this a potential opportunity for transit communities.
To support our continued advocacy, BC Transit communities are being asked to share their financial challenges and suggestions to support the recovery of transit in your community. Your input is vital to rebuilding public transit in BC and developing a provincial recovery strategy that will ensure transit remains sustainable into the future.
Please contact Marie Crawford at UBCM with your feedback or questions.
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Eba 670 001 Date June 12, 2020 Author Debbie Renaud, DCFO Subject Security Issuing Bylaw – District of Elkford Fall 2020 Borrowing
REQUEST Adopt the security issuing bylaw for District of Elkford to enable the RDEK to meet the Municipal Finance Authority (MFA) fall 2020 debenture deadline.
OPTIONS 1. THAT Bylaw No. 3003 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Security Issuing Bylaw No. 3003, 2020” be introduced.
2. THAT Bylaw No. 3003 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Security Issuing Bylaw No. 3003, 2020” be introduced, with the following amendments ______.
RECOMMENDATION Option 1
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS The District of Elkford has requested that they participate in the Fall 2020 debenture issue and have provided all of the required documentation. Section 410 of the Local Government Act states that a Security Issuing bylaw is required from the Regional District.
The District of Elkford’s Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 824 is for $8,300,000. The amount of borrowing required for the Fall 2020 debenture is $5,900,000.
SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS
Financial
Debenture payments are the responsibility of the District of Elkford.
The MFA withholds 1% of the amount of every debenture borrowing and puts the funds into a debt reserve. In the event a Municipality or Regional District defaults on repaying a debenture, the MFA can draw on the debt reserve to make the payments. Once a debenture is paid in full, the 1% debt reserve amount is refunded to the borrower. The debt reserve represents the joint and several guarantee that all MFA members are responsible in the event of default by any member. There has been no default by an MFA member since the inception of the MFA in 1970.
Attachment
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BYLAW NO. 3003
A bylaw to authorize the entering into of an Agreement respecting financing between the Regional District of East Kootenay and the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia.
WHEREAS the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia (the "Authority") may provide financing of capital requirements for regional districts or for their member municipalities by the issue of debentures, or other evidence of indebtedness of the Authority and lending the proceeds therefrom to the regional district on whose request the financing is undertaken;
AND WHEREAS the District of Elkford is a member municipality of the Regional District of East Kootenay (the "Regional District");
AND WHEREAS the Regional District will finance from time to time on behalf of and at the sole cost of its member municipalities, under the provisions of Section 410 of the Local Government Act, the works financed pursuant to the herein mentioned loan authorization bylaws;
AND WHEREAS under the provisions of Section 411 of the Local Government Act, the amount of borrowing authorized by each of the following loan authorization bylaws, the amount already borrowed under the authority thereof, the amount of authorization to borrow remaining thereunder, the amount being issued under the authority thereof by this bylaw, and the term of the debt are included in this bylaw;
AND WHEREAS the tables contained in this bylaw are to provide clarity and information for the purposes of this bylaw;
AND WHEREAS the Regional Board, by this bylaw, hereby requests such financing shall be undertaken through the Authority;
NOW THEREFORE the Regional Board of the Regional District of East Kootenay enacts as follows:
1. This Bylaw may be cited as "Regional District of East Kootenay – Security Issuing Bylaw No. 3003, 2020".
2. The Regional Board hereby consents to financing the debt of the District of Elkford and further described in the Municipal Loan Authorization Bylaws table, in the amount of Five Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($5,900,000) in accordance with the following terms.
Municipal Loan Authorization Bylaws
Amount of Amount Borrowing Term L/A MSIR Borrowing Already Authority of Amount of Municipality Bylaw # Purpose #/Date Authorized Borrowed Remaining Issue Issue District of 824 2020-2021 19645 $ 8,300,000 $ 0 $ 8,300,000 20 $ 5,900,000 Elkford Paving June 8, Program 2020 Total: $ 8,300,000 $ 0 $ 8,300,000 20 $ 5,900,000
3. The Authority is hereby requested and authorized to finance from time to time the above noted undertakings, and further described in the Municipal Loan Authorization Bylaws table, at the sole cost and on behalf of the District of Elkford up to, but not exceeding Five Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($5,900,000) in lawful money of Canada (provided that the Regional District may borrow all or part of such amount in such currency as the Trustees of the Authority shall determine but the aggregate amount in lawful money of Canada and in Canadian Dollar equivalents so borrowed shall not exceed $5,900,000 in Canadian Dollars) at such interest and with such discounts or premiums and expenses as the Authority may deem appropriate in consideration of the market and economic conditions pertaining.
4. Upon completion by the Authority of financing undertaken pursuant hereto, the Chair and Chief Financial Officer of the Regional District, on behalf of the Regional District and under its seal shall, at such time or times as the Trustees of the Authority may request, enter into and deliver to the Authority one or more agreements, which said agreement or agreements shall be substantially in the form annexed hereto as Schedule A and made part of this bylaw
Page 91 of 94 SECURITY ISSUING BYLAW NO. 3003 PAGE 2
(such Agreement or Agreements as may be entered into, delivered or substituted hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") providing for payment by the Regional District to the Authority of the amounts required to meet the obligations of the Authority with respect to its borrowings undertaken pursuant hereto, which Agreement shall rank as debenture debt of the Regional District.
5. The Agreement in the form of Schedule A shall be dated and payable in the principal amount or amounts of monies and in Canadian dollars or as the Authority shall determine and subject to the Local Government Act, in such currency or currencies as shall be borrowed by the Authority under Section 2 and shall set out the schedule of repayment of the principal amount together with interest on unpaid amounts as shall be determined by the Treasurer of the Authority.
6. The obligation incurred under the said Agreement shall bear interest from a date specified therein, which date shall be determined by the Treasurer of the Authority, and shall bear interest at a rate to be determined by the Treasurer of the Authority.
7. The Agreement shall be sealed with the seal of the Regional District and shall bear the signature of the Chair and the Chief Financial Officer of the Regional District.
8. The obligations incurred under the said Agreement as to both principal and interest shall be payable at the Head Office of the Authority in Saanich and at such time or times as shall be determined by the Treasurer of the Authority.
9. During the currency of the obligations incurred under the said Agreement to secure borrowings in respect of the District of Elkford Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 824 there shall be requisitioned annually an amount sufficient to meet the annual payment of interest and the repayment of principal.
10. The Regional District shall provide and pay over to the Authority such sums as are required to discharge its obligations in accordance with the terms of the Agreement, provided, however, that if the sums provided for in the Agreement are not sufficient to meet the obligations of the Authority, any deficiency in meeting such obligations shall be a liability of the Regional District to the Authority and the Regional Board of the Regional District shall make due provision to discharge such liability.
11. The Regional District shall pay over to the Authority at such time or times as the Treasurer of the Authority so directs such sums as are required pursuant to Section 15 of the Municipal Finance Authority Act to be paid into the Debt Reserve Fund established by the Authority in connection with the financing undertaken by the Authority on behalf of the Regional District pursuant to the Agreement.
READ A FIRST TIME the day of , 20 . READ A SECOND TIME the day of , 20 . READ A THIRD TIME the day of , 20 .
ADOPTED the day of , 20 .
CHAIR CORPORATE OFFICER
Page 92 of 94 SCHEDULE A
BYLAW NO. 3003
CANADA
PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
AGREEMENT
Regional District of ______
The Regional District of ______(the “Regional District”) hereby promises to pay to the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia (the “Authority”) at its Head Office in Saanich, British Columbia, the sum of ______DOLLARS ($______) in lawful money of Canada, together with interest thereon from the ____ day of ______20__, at varying rates of interest, calculated semi-annually, in each and every year during the currency of this Agreement; and payments of principal and interest shall be as specified in the schedule attached commencing on the ____ day of ______20__, provided that in the event the payments of principal and interest hereunder are insufficient to satisfy the obligations of the Authority undertaken on behalf of the Regional District, the Regional District shall pay over to the Authority such further sums as are sufficient to discharge the obligations of the Regional District to the Authority.
Dated at ______, British Columbia, this ____ day of ______, 20__.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF and under the authority of Bylaw No. ______cited as " ", this Agreement is sealed with the Corporate Seal of the Regional District of ______and signed by the Chair and Chief Financial Officer thereof.
______Chair
______Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to the Local Government Act, I certify that the within Agreement has been lawfully and validly made and issued and that its validity is not open to question on any ground whatsoever in any court of the Province of British Columbia.
Deputy Inspector of Municipalities of British Columbia
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PRINCIPAL AND/OR SINKING FUND DEPOSIT AND INTEREST PAYMENTS
Principal/Sinking Date of Payment Total Payment Interest Fund Deposit
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
This is Schedule A referred to in Bylaw No.3003 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Security Issuing Bylaw No. 3003, 2020”.
Chair
Corporate Officer
Date
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