REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN
GREATER VERNON ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, April 6, 2017 Boardroom - 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC 8:00 a.m.
REGULAR AGENDA
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Greater Vernon Advisory Committee - April 6, 2017
(Opportunity for Introduction of Late Items) (Opportunity for Introduction of Late Items - In Camera)
RECOMMENDATION 1 That the Agenda of the April 6, 2017 regular meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee be approved as presented.
C. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Greater Vernon Advisory Committee - Special - March 2, 2017
RECOMMENDATION 2 Page 4 - 5 That the Minutes of the March 2, 2017 special meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee be adopted as circulated.
2. Greater Vernon Advisory Committee - March 9, 2017
RECOMMENDATION 3 Page 6 - 10 That the Minutes of the March 9, 2017 regular meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee be adopted as circulated.
D. DELEGATIONS
1. TLC Management Ltd. I Tourism Lake Country - Alan Gatzke, President • Delegation Request Form • PowerPoint Presentation
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2. Water Allocation Purchase Application DHANOA, B. [File No. 17-0072-COL-WAP] 8967 Kalamalka Road, District of Coldstream (See Item G.1)
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
F. NOTICE OF MOTION
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. Water Allocation Purchase Application DHANOA, B. [File No. 17-0072-COL-WAP] 8967 Kalamalka Road, District of Coldstream • Staff report dated March 24, 2017
RECOMMENDATION 4 Page 28 - 30 That it be recommended to the Board of Directors, the purchase of 3.3 hectares of farm irrigation water Allocation for the property located at 8967 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC and legally described as Lot 3, Plan KAP4895, be authorized.
2. Greater Vernon Water - Enforcement Program Update and Plan for 2017 • Staff report dated March 24, 2017
RECOMMENDATION 5 Page 31 - 49 That the report dated March 24, 2017 from the Manager, Utilities Operations titled Greater Vernon Water – Enforcement Program Update and Plan for 2017 be received for information.
3. North Kalamalka Lake Intake Assessment Response Plan 2017 • Staff report dated March 27, 2017
RECOMMENDATION 6 Page 50 - 98 That it be recommended to the Board of Directors, the North Kalamalka Lake Intake Assessment Response Plan 2017 be endorsed; and further,
That the North Kalamalka Lake Intake Assessment Response Plan 2017 be forwarded to the Interior Health Authority for final endorsement.
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4. Master Water Plan • Letter dated March 16, 2017 from District of Coldstream
FOR DISCUSSION
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5. DND Fields Electrical / Irrigation Connection • Staff report dated April 6, 2017
RECOMMENDATION 7 Page 100 - 101 That it be recommended to the Board of Directors, $25,000 be approved in the 2017 Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture (060) budget for adjustments and repairs to the irrigation and electrical systems at the DND Fields; and further,
That the funds be allocated from the Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture (060) operating reserves and included in the 2017 Financial Plan.
H. REPORTS
1. Chair's Report
2. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
I. MEMBER INQUIRIES
J. RESOLUTION TO GO IN CAMERA
RECOMMENDATION 8 That the regular meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee convene In Camera to deal with matters deemed closed to the public in accordance with the following paragraphs of Section 90(1) of the Community Charter: (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality; and (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public.
K. ADJOURNMENT
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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN GREATER VERNON ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, March 2, 2017 Boardroom - 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC
SPECIAL [PARKS] MEETING MINUTES
Members: Director J. Cunningham City of Vernon Chair Alternate Director J. Garlick District of Coldstream Vice Chair Director D. Dirk District of Coldstream Director A. Mund City of Vernon Alternate Director B. Spiers City of Vernon Director B. Fleming Electoral Area “B” Director M. Macnabb Electoral Area “C”
Staff: D. Sewell Chief Administrative Officer S. Banmen General Manager, Finance L. Mellott General Manager, Electoral Area Administration P. Juniper Deputy Corporate Officer K. Pinkoski Manager, Parks T. Nelson Manager, Community Services
Also Director C. Lord, City of Vernon Present: Councillor G. Kiss, District of Coldstream
W. Pearce, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Vernon T. Seibel, Chief Administrative Officer, District of Coldstream K. Flick, Director, Community Services, City of Vernon
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Greater Vernon Advisory Committee - Special - March 2, 2017
Moved and seconded by Directors Mund and Fleming That the Agenda of the March 2, 2017 special meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee be approved as presented. CARRIED
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RESOLUTION TO GO IN CAMERA
Moved and seconded by Directors Mund and Fleming That the special meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee convene In Camera to deal with matters deemed closed to the public in accordance with the following paragraphs of Section 90(1) of the Community Charter: (d) the security of the property of the municipality; (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public. CARRIED
The meeting convened to go In Camera at 3:32 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 5:26 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:26 p.m.
CERTIFIED CORRECT
Chair Deputy Corporate Officer Juliette Cunningham Paddy Juniper
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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN GREATER VERNON ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, March 9, 2017 Boardroom - 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC
REGULAR MINUTES
Members: Director J. Cunningham City of Vernon Chair Alternate Director J. Garlick District of Coldstream Vice Chair Director D. Dirk District of Coldstream Director A. Mund City of Vernon Alternate Director B. Spiers City of Vernon Alternate Director B. Peden Electoral Area “B” Director M. Macnabb Electoral Area “C” T. Osborn Agricultural Representative
Staff: D. Sewell Chief Administrative Officer S. Banmen General Manager, Finance T. Nelson Manager, Community Services Z. Marcolin Manager, Greater Vernon Water L. Schrauwen Executive Assistant, Engineering
Also Director C. Lord City of Vernon Present: Councillor G. Kiss District of Coldstream J. Kidston Alternate Agricultural Representative
Media and Public
CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8:02 a.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Greater Vernon Advisory Committee - March 9, 2017
Moved and seconded by Directors Mund and Macnabb That the Agenda of the March 9, 2017 regular meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee be approved with the following addition: • In Camera Item - Section 90(1)(k) CARRIED
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES Greater Vernon Advisory Committee - February 9, 2017
Moved and seconded by Director Mund and Alternate Director Garlick That the Minutes of the February 9, 2017 regular meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee be adopted as circulated. CARRIED
Greater Vernon Advisory Committee - Special (Parks Budget) - February 10, 2017
Moved and seconded by Director Mund and Alternate Director Garlick That the Minutes of the February 10, 2017 Special (Parks Budget) meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee be adopted as circulated. CARRIED
Greater Vernon Advisory Committee - Special (Parks) - February 16, 2017
Moved and seconded by Director Mund and Alternate Director Garlick That the Minutes of the February 16, 2017 Special (Parks) meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee be adopted as circulated. . CARRIED
DELEGATIONS Susan Brandoli, Executive Director - Caetani Cultural Centre Society
Susan Brandoli, Executive Director, Caetani Cultural Centre Society, provided a presentation on the many changes, strategies and plans taking place at the Caetani Cultural Centre as they transition into a more accessible community organization.
Water Allocation Purchase Application PALEY, C. and L. [File No. 17-0059-COL-WAP] 8076 Howe Drive, Coldstream, BC
No one was present to speak to the application.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Vernon Pickleball Association
The Committee discussed the request from the Vernon Pickleball Association at their delegation of February 9, 2017 for the Regional District of North Okangan to match the VPA fundraising target of $500,000. The Committee requested staff to bring back a report to the April or May Regular Greater Vernon Advisory Committee meeting regarding funding options and previous funding methods used for the Marshall Fields Sports Facility.
Royal Astronomical Society Canada
The Committee discussed the request from the Royal Astronomical Society at their delegation of February 9, 2017 for the Regional District to use the most recent technological standards during electrical design and construction of the exterior lighting for the arena expansion project at Kal Tire Place and ensure that the lights are properly shielded during construction to reduce light pollution. The
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Committee requested that staff investigate lighting regulations and bylaws in other communities in consultation with the Royal Astronomical Society.
Greater Vernon Arts, Culture and Youth Project Grant - 2017
Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Macnabb That it be recommended to the Board of Directors, funding from the Greater Vernon Arts, Culture and Youth project grant program be awarded as outlined in the report titled "Greater Vernon Arts, Culture and Youth Project Grant – 2017" and dated January 20, 2017. CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS Water Allocation Purchase Application PALEY, C. and L. [File No.17-0059-COL-WAP] 8076 Howe Drive, Coldstream, BC
Moved and seconded by Agricultural Representative Osborn and Director Macnabb That it be recommended to the Board of Directors, that the purchase of 1.50 hectares of farm irrigation water Allocation for the property located at 8076 Howe Drive, Coldstream, BC and legally described as Lot 4, Plan KAP4800, DL 57, ODYD be authorized. CARRIED
Greater Vernon Water (GVW) Strategic Plan for Rates and Fees Structure
Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Macnabb That it be recommended to the Board of Directors, the Greater Vernon Water Rates be incrementally adjusted annually over the next three (3) years such that the combined revenue from Domestic and Industrial, Commercial and Intuitional (ICI) customers achieve a 50/50 split on an annual basis between fixed vs variable rates. CARRIED
Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Macnabb That it be recommended to the Board of Directors agricultural rates be changed to cover the agricultural Operations and Maintenance expenditures, according to the annual Greater Vernon Water Agricultural versus Domestic Revenue and Expenses document (Schedule “K”), and be phased in over three (3) years beginning in 2017. CARRIED
Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Macnabb That it be recommended to the Board of Directors inclining block rates for consumption be introduced for ICI customers in the Greater Vernon Water Rates schedule:
Tier 1 (0-40 cubic m) Rate set at domestic tier 1 Tier 2 (40-80 cubic m) Rate set at domestic tier 2 Tier 3a (80 - 1000 cubic m) Rate set at domestic tier 3 Tier 3b (1000+ cubic m) Rate set at domestic tier 2 CARRIED
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A motion relating to the Greater Vernon Water Infrastructure Base Fees was moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Macnabb. After debate and housekeeping amendments, the following motion was voted on:
Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Macnabb That it be recommended to the Board of Directors infrastructure base fees be based on water meter size for both domestic and ICI customers in the Greater Vernon Water Rates schedule:
16mm – 25mm (5/8” – 1”) $ 90.00 Minimum base fee 38mm – 50mm (1.5” – 2”) $360.00 4 times minimum base fee 75mm and larger (3” and over) $720.00 8 times minimum base fee CARRIED
Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Macnabb That it be recommended to the Board of Directors thedocument dated February 27, 2017 and titled “Greater Vernon Water (GVW) Guidelines for Rates and Fees Structure” be endorsed. CARRIED
Greater Vernon Water Rates Imposition Bylaw No. 2743, 2017
The Committee was provided with “Attachment “B” – Schedule “A” that was not included in the Greater Vernon Water Rates Imposition Bylaw No. 2743, 2017 report.
It was noted that the first bullet point under each option in the report should read “Agricultural rates increase by 3.7% per year over the next three (3) years”.
Of the three (3) rate options provided by staff, the Committee endorsed Option 2 where the minimum base fee is lowered from $95 to $90 per quarter and the consumption and agricultural rates increase by 3.7%. Since the proposed Greater Vernon Water Rates Imposition Bylaw No. 2743, 2017 was based on Option 1, the bylaw will be amended to reflect the rates in Option 2.
Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Macnabb That it be recommended to the Board of Directors Greater Vernon Water Rates Imposition Bylaw No. 2743, 2017, as amended, be given First, Second and Third Readings; and further,
That Greater Vernon Water Rates Imposition Bylaw No. 2743, 2017, as amended, be Adopted CARRIED
RESOLUTION TO GO IN CAMERA
Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Mund That the regular meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee convene In Camera to deal with matters deemed closed to the public in accordance with the following paragraphs of Section 90(1) of the Community Charter: (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality;
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(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public. CARRIED
The regular meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee adjourned to meet In Camera at 9:03 a.m.
The regular meeting of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee reconvened at 11:30 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
CERTIFIED CORRECT
Chair Chief Administrative Officer Juliette Cunningham David Sewell
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OKANAGAN VALLEY RAIL TRAIL
GOVERNANCE GOING FORWARD
Community and a Well Governed Trail.
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Economic Impact of a Well Governed Trail
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What Visitors share about a well governed trail
Sustainability Programs of NFP Society
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Community Directory
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The participating jurisdictions may decide to extend the term of the IDT if deemed necessary to achieve the shared objectives for the corridor.If the term of the IDT is extended, the adoption of revised terms of reference by the councils and board will be necessary. 8 Page 19 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee 3/28/2017 Time Frame Projections ORTI Sunset: is when the $7.8 Million for construction money is raised estimated to be Fall 2017. IDT Conclusion or renewed Terms of Reference Estimated by the author of this proposal is early 2018 By the Summer of 2018 the rail trail will likely be open and being used by the general public and businesses alike. Are we Ready? Cost of inaction • Confused and unhappy public • Variable policies between jurisdictions • Common Jurisdictional objectives not co‐ordinated • Operators, Government, Public, disconnected • Opportunity and sustainability threatened • Crisis management without structure • Inhibits participation and sense of ownership • Trademark value evaporates 9 Page 20 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee 3/28/2017 Central Otago Rail Trail Trust and Friends of Mission Creek society operate similarly to “Lift and Maintain” their trails Alps 2 Ocean is a Civic owned Development Corporation involved in the assembly of assets and land. It uses Delivery Agents to accomplish marketing and sustainability of their trail 10 Page 21 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee 3/28/2017 Best practices and proven governance models gleaned from two International Cycle Trails Proposed Structure 11 Page 22 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee 3/28/2017 Political Relationship .Kelowoa N.QRQ QK B Council Lake Country Board of Dir Council Council OVRT Trust Voting Members Relationship Fields of nteractiI on: MOU. Recognize SocietiesIndependence Possib le Consent Referral Body Policy Development Appoi ntees Partnership Structure OVR"'( TRUST Political I Appointees I Jurisdictions OPERATORS GROUP Independent QMO.s. CIVIC GROUP < CYCLESHOPS > < F+B PU RVEYORS > < PAR KS < TOURISM OPERATORS > 12 Page 23 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee 3/28/2017 Benefits to Improved Governance • Efficiently allows government to take action like business • Creates the foundation for branding, marketing, Economic Development and Tourism opportunities while sustaining and improving the trail • Improves communication between operators, users, public and govt. • Diversifies fundraising and creates new revenue streams. • Integrates tourism and Ec Dev alliances • Improves project viability • Increases Social Capital involvement • Activates conduit for user and operator feedback • Incorporates business operators into governance structure (Partners Program) • Encourages a high level of community engagement . IDT To f R S e c t i o n 4 • Provides long term public benefits, both locally and regionally. IDT Tof R Section 4 • Provides a single point of contact for consultation and communications related to the corridor with the general public, stakeholder groups, adjacent landowners and potential funding agencies consistent with adopted policies and protocols. IDT Tof R Section 5 Responsibilities of Civic Partners 2.0 PURPOSE IDT To f R S e c t i o n 4 The purpose of these terms of reference is to establish and enable the Inter‐jurisdictional Development Team (IDT) to work collaboratively to plan, design, fund, develop and maintain a continuous recreation trail along the discontinued rail corridor that runs through and between their communities. 13 Page 24 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee 3/28/2017 Role of the Board ToHire and Set Goals for the Delivery Agents Develop MOUs and operational agreements with Jurisdictions concerning trail maintenance etc. Set Budget, Project evaluation, prioritization, Collaborate with Larger Advisory Group(s) Collaborate on Policy development and Consent process referrals as required. Delivery Agents Role • Board Admin • Website management • Partners management • Project execution • Fundraising through: • Direct Grants • Partnering Grants • Sponsorship opportunities • Trademark Retail revenue streams • Event co‐ordination 14 Page 25 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee 3/28/2017 Next Steps Political Jurisdictions: • Provide Direction to IDT • MOU to Endorse in Principle: Governance Model • Create Appointment Position to NFP Board Delivery Agency: Create Work plan 2017: For Review by IDT and endorsed by Political Jurisdictions •Actions Within Workplan: •Registration within Societies Act •Trademark acquisition • Social Capital day •Invitees •Community Leaders & Champions • User Groups and potential operators group members •ORTI Members, supporters and contributors • Curious Public • Media • Farmer Businessman Gatzke Orchards Oyama • Annual team building – Events‐ Agritourism‐ Community builder • City Councilor DLC 2000 ‐2006 – civic processes knowledge • Tourism Kelowna Board 12 yrs • Governance experience • RDCO Ec Dev Commission 6yrs – Local networking • President Tourism Lake Country • 3yrs Tourism Services Provider DLC • Rail Trail Supporter Advocate • Video, Cash, Advocacy, • Cycle Trail Governance Study • New Zealand 2017 • Okanagan College Fellow 15 Page 26 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee 3/28/2017 Kiwi Colleagues 16 Page 27 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee REGIONAL DISTRICT of NORTH OKANAGAN REPORT File No.: 001-716-743/17-0072-COL-WAP To: Greater Vernon Advisory Committee FROM: Engineering DATE: March 24, 2017 SUBJECT: Water Allocation Purchase Application for 8967 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC RECOMMENDATION: That it be recommended to the Board of Directors, the purchase of 3.3 hectares of farm irrigation water Allocation for the property located at 8967 Kalamalka Road Coldstream, BC and legally described as Lot 3, Plan KAP4895, be authorized. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: I Greater Vernon Water (GVW) has received an application from Balwinder Dhanoa (applicant) to purchase 3.3 hectares (ha) of Allocation to irrigate an expansion to the farming activities on their farm property located at 8967 Kalamalka Road Coldstream, BC (see attached Schedule "A"). The Board of Directors adopted the Greater Vernon Water Purchase of Agricultural Water Allocation - Policy No. ENG-WTR-005 (the Policy) which requires that "all requests to purchase Allocation must be approved by the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) Board of Directors." DISCUSSION: The applicant wishes to purchase 3.3 ha of Allocation to farm their property and the to plant apple trees. This 4.3 ha property is located within the Agricultural Land Reserve and currently has no Allocation. The property is zoned RU2 which allows farming activities. The current status of the subject property is as follows: 1. The subject property has an area of 4.3 ha and is eligible for 4.3 ha of farm irrigation Allocation. 2. The property currently has no assigned Allocation. 3. The applicants wish to purchase 3.3 ha of Allocation. 4. The cost to purchase Allocation is $6,000.00 per hectare therefore the cost to the applicant for purchase of 3.3 hectares of Allocation would be $19,800.00. 5. The subject property has Farm Status Classification as determined by the British Columbia Assessment Authority and as such, is eligible for agricultural water rates. 6. There is no agricultural water service to this property. The owner will be required to make application to the District of Coldstream for the water service connection and pay the associated costs for the connection. A water meter and backflow preventer are required to be installed within one (1) meter of the property line in an approved water meter pit at the owner's expense. Page 28 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Page 2 of2 The water source that will provide irrigation water to the subject property is treated potable water from the Duteau Creek Water Treatment Plant (DCWTP). The RDNO is endeavouring to minimize the impact on the DCWTP by encouraging treated potable water to be used for domestic purposes only, however, in some cases the cost of separation would far exceed the cost of a treated water supply. The applicant has no option but to use the treated water source available. RECOMMENDATION: Non-potable water is not currently available for the subject property. The existing potable water supply system has the capacity to supply the proposed Allocation purchase to the subject property. Accordingly, staff recommends that the purchase of 3.3 ha of Allocation for the property located at 8967 Kalamalka Road Coldstream, BC, be authorized. Enclosure: Schedule "A": Map of 8967 Kalamalka Road Submitted by: Mic~~ Engineering Technologist Reviewed and endorsed by: QL'fid I /..AJJ· ~e McTaggart, P.Eng. ~tr General Manager, Engineering ~ Chief Administrative Officer Page 29 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee •L'iQQ467/f,y ".,./ 9005 B ,.------r--==-=SCHEDULE "A" 8368 8243 8076 8069 9151 8061 ~------~==== C') C') 8967 l!) C') 0 I /8041 C') .,... .,... 9029 8~1 0) 0) 0) co 8883 ~ ~/~/~ C') I C'J 0 .,...l!) 209 .,... 0 '<:!" 0) .,... 0) Page 30 of 101 co I'- 0) 0) 0) ()') I~co co co Kalamalka..RcL~----- co .,...l!) 9132 - :=j 0) 0 0) 0 I'- 0) ~a0) I'- co co co l!) Subject Property 0 mo 0) .,...~ 9050 0) 9005 8050 9001 0) 105 0 0 0) C') 0 0 I 7800 - 0) Mackie Dr ----__,----~QQ?_ This map was compiled by RDNO, using data believed to be accurate; however, a margin of error is inherent in all maps. This product is distributed without warranties of any kind, either 8967 Kalamalka Road express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of sustainability or particular purpose or use. A Rp~o Plot Date: Mar 23, 2017 !Scale: 1 :5,000 •••c:::::===-•••••• Meters Plot Size: 11" x 8.5" 0 85 170 340 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee REGIONAL DISTRICT of NORTH OKANAGAN REPORT File No.: 5720.32.02.04 TO: Greater Vernon Advisory Committee FROM: Engineering DATE: March 24, 2017 SUBJECT: Greater Vernon Water - Enforcement Program Update and Plan for 2017 RECOMMENDATION: That the report dated March 24, 2017 from the Manager, Utilities Operations titled Greater Vernon Water - Enforcement Program Update and Plan for 2017 be received for information. SUMMARY: Staff have completed a number of bylaw updates in the past two (2) years that has resulted in changes to the Greater Vernon Water (GVW) Enforcement Program. The changes have resulted in an improved process allowing staff to efficiently deal with the enforcement of bypasses. Since these updates, eighteen (18) properties were brought into compliance in 2016. These properties were mostly identified by staff or operations during their routine work and in 2017, a contractor will be retained part-time to actively search for bypasses and unmetered connections. DISCUSSION: In 2014 and 2015, a number of bylaws and protocols were updated, amended and/or developed to assist the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) and contract operations staff to streamline the enforcement process and clarify the roles and responsibilities of the parties involved. Modified or new documents include the following: • GVW Water Use and Regulation Bylaw No. 2545, 2014 • RDNO Ticket Information Authorization Amendment Bylaw No. 2627, 2014, Schedule "L" and Section "M" • RDNO Cross Connection Control Regulation Bylaw No. 2651, 2014 • GVW Metering Bylaw No. 2678, 2015, and • Protocol 13: Waterworks Bylaws, Enforcement, Restrictions, and Orders. With the enactment of these bylaws, more enforcement tools became available and in 2016, twenty (20) unmetered connections or bypasses were reported by the public, staff or operations. The enforcement protocol was carried out for all 20 and are now in compliance with the exception of one strata within the City of Vernon and one customer that staff are currently working with. The development of Protocol 13: Waterworks Bylaws, Enforcement, Restrictions, and Orders (the protocol) has significantly increased compliance and minimized the partner municipalities and the Page 31 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Report to: GVAC File No.: 5720.32.02.04 From: Engineering Dated: March 24, 2017 Re: GVW Enforcement Program Update and Plan 2017 Page 2 of 2 RDNO's staff time in dealing with enforcement issues. The following is a summary of actions taken: • When an unmetered connection or bypass is found or reported, operations staff documents and collects evidence and provides to the GVW Enforcement Officer (EO). • The EO issues a letter (copying the relevant Finance department) to the property owner indicating the recipient has 30 days to install a meter (and backflow device if required) at the property line or unmetered fees will be initiated. • Typically the customer calls the EO who then works with the customer to gain compliance. • If the deadline has passed, Finance begins unmetered fees until the recipient achieves compliance. Staff have been directed to work with customers to assist them to gain compliance and in a few instances, have provided a 30 day extension when warranted. Generally customers comply before the 30 day deadline. In 2016, most of the bypasses or unmetered connections were identified by RDNO and operations staff during routine work but did not actively seek them out due to work loads and time constraints. In 2017, GVW has budgeted to retain a part-time contractor to work with the EO to actively identify bypasses, using the aerial photography completed in 2016, meter records, services cards and operator/contractor knowledge and input. The contractor will complete field work, gather evidence and the EO will complete enforcement. Enclosure: Schedule "A": Protocol 13: Waterworks Bylaws, Enforcement, Restrictions, and Orders Approved for agenda: ~~ · e Mc Taggart, P. Eng. David Sewell ~·· eneral Manager, Engineering Chief Administrative Officer Page 32 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee SCHEDULE "A" REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN PROTOCOL NO. ENG-GVW-OP 13 WATERWORKS BYLAWS, ENFORCEMENT, RESTRICTIONS, and ORDERS -- : ~'"' 1. To provide an process efficient and consistent for enforcing Greater Vernon Water (GVW) bylaws, and PURPOSE 2. To provide clarity of Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) staff, operators and finance departments role and responsibilities in enforcing GVW bylaws. ISSUED April 24, 2015 UPDATED March 23, 2017; Version 4 1. DEFINITIONS 1.1. Owner: the Regional District of North Okanagan. 1.2. Operator: the City of Vernon within the Vernon Area or the District of Coldstream within the Coldstream Area as described in Schedule "B" of the Water Distribution, Operator, Maintenance & Repair Agreement. 1.3. Fee: means a rate as stated in the Greater Vernon Water Rates Imposition Bylaw No. 2743, 2017 or as amended. The fee will be charged to the property owner's quarterly invoice by either the Owner or the Operator as per their area of responsibility. 1.4. Fine: means a rate as stated in the Regional District of North Okanagan Ticket Information Authorization Amendment Bylaw No. 2627, 2014 Schedule "L" or "M" or as amended. The ticket for the fine amount will be issued to the property owner by an authorized RDNO Bylaw Enforcement Officer. 2. PROCEDURES: 2.1 Bylaw Enforcement 2.1.1. Bylaw enforcement is the responsibility of the Owner; however, an Operator may be directed to turn-off or turn-on a water service in connection to enforcement action or assist in gathering evidence of an offense. 2.1.2. The Operator will only act on written requests for water service turn-off or turn-on as outlined in the Chain of Command (ENG-GVW-OP 1). Written requests are not required for: 2.1.2.1. Investigation scenarios where the water service will be turned off to investigate if an offense is occurring and then immediately turned back on, or 2.1.2.2. Emergency situations where the water must be turned off to protect human health or property. Page 33 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee SCHEDULE "A" 2.1.3. Table 1 - Enforcement Procedure: Offenses within the Greater Vernon Water Use and Regulation Bylaw No. 2545, 2014 (below) provides the list of offences within Schedule "L" of the RDNO Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 1148, 1993 (TIA), examples of offenses, the process to follow once notified of offense and the applicable fines once a ticket is issued. 2.1.4. Table 2 - Enforcement Procedure: Offenses within the Regional District of North Okanagan Cross Connection Control Regulation Bylaw No. 2651, 2014 (below) provides the list of offences within Schedule "M" of the TIA Bylaw No. 1148, examples of offenses, the process to follow once notified of offense and the applicable fines once a ticket is issued. 2.1.5. Table 3 - Enforcement Procedure: Greater Vernon Water Metering Bylaw No. 2678, 2015 (below) provides the list of offences, section of the bylaw, examples of offenses, the process to follow once notified of offense and the applicable fines and Bylaw reference if it is a ticketable offence. 2.1.6. Table 4 - Enforcement Procedure: Other Enforcement Issues outline other issues that have arisen and details the procedure for enforcing these issues. 2.2 Bylaw Non-Compliance 2.1.7. When an issue of non-compliance is identified in the field by the Operator, the Operator is to document the issue by taking a picture and taking notes on the event using the GVW Water Bylaw Non-Compliance Reporting Form. The form is to be submitted to the GVW contact provided on the form. 2.1.8. For first offense of Water Restrictions, the Operator can use the GVW Water Restrictions Reporting Form and provide it to the GVW contact provided on the form on a weekly basis. 2.1.9. The Owner will respond according to the attached Enforcement Response tables, which also outlines both the Owner's and the Operator's response to each offense. 2.1.10. Any fines will be issued by the RDNO Bylaw Enforcement Officer and will be collected through the RDNO. 2.1.11. If the Owner receives a water restrictions complaint, they can contact the operator via email to complete a check (Vernon Operator, Coldstream Operator) (Future - through City Works.) 3. RELATED DOCUMENTS AND PROCEDURES • Protocol No. ENG-GVW-OP 01 Chain of Command • Regional District of North Okanagan Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 1148, 1993 (TIA) (http://www.rdno.ca/bylaws/BL 1148 C.pdD specifically Schedule "L" and Schedule "M" • Greater Vernon Water Use and Regulation Bylaw No. 2545, 2014 (http://www.rdno.ca/bylaws/BL 2545.pdf) • Regional District of North Okanagan Cross Connection Control Regulation Bylaw No. 2651, 2014 (http://www.rdno.ca/bylaws/BL 2651.pdD • Greater Vernon Water Metering Bylaw No. 2678, 2015 (http://www.rdno.ca/bylaws/BL 2678.pdD Protocol No. ENG-GVW-OP 013 Page2of17 Waterworks Bylaws, Regulations, Restrictions, and Orders Page 34 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee SCHEDULE "A" 4. RELATED FORMS AND RECORDS • GVW Water Bylaw Non-Compliance Reporting Form • GVW Water Restrictions Reporting Form Protocol No. ENG-GVW-OP 013 Page 3 of 17 Waterworks Bylaws, Regulations, Restrictions, and Orders Page 35 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee SCHEDULE "A" Table 1 - Enforcement Procedure: Offenses within the GVW water use and Regulation Bylaw No. 2545, 2014 Note, Table 1 is Schedule "L" that provides offenses from RDNO Ticket Information Authorization Amendment Bylaw No. 2627, 2014. The table has been modified to provide examples of offenses and responses to the first second and subsequent offences. Offence& Description I EXamples Initial Actions Upon Notified of Offence Fines Bylaw Section 1.1.i Wasting Water • Water permitted to run Written Warning from GVW. Letter will outline (letter First Fine $50.00 Bylaw 2545: to waste, copied to Operator): H.3.a, H.3.b, • Excessive or • specific problem, L.1 unnecessary water use • what is required to become compliant, Subsequent • Leaks on private • deadline to fix, and Fines property. • penalties for continued non-compliance. Specify if $100.00 penalty will be a fine or water shut off. If not fixed by deadline, proceed to levy the penalty (First Fine or turn-off) and copy Operator of jurisdiction. Page 36 of 101 If excessive leak causing damage to another property - offense will be shutting off water. If serious leak causing extensive damage - GVW may opt to notify customer by registered mail that water is being turned off and will not turn on water until it has been demonstrated that the leak has been fixed. Once the Operator receives written notification, Operator to turn off water immediately. In extreme leak cases, the water can be turned off immediately with notice provided in person (if available) or written notice hand delivered that indicates the water was shut off, the reason why it was shut off, instructions on how to get the water turned back on and the fee that will be charged for the shut off and turn on of water service as per GVW Rates Imposition Bylaw. Protocol No. ENG-GVW-OP 013 Page 4of17 Waterworks Bylaws, Regulations, Restrictions, and Orders Greater Vernon Advisory Committee SCHEDULE "A" Ji,.. . . • 11 ,1.Qffence·,& 1.1 besc'/ipti6n'tExan1ptes Initial Actions Upon Notified of Offence Fines · · Bylaw,s·ectiom .. First Fine 1.1.ii Wasting Water • Contravention of Water 1st Offence - Education Notice. Water restrictions door $50.00 Use Restrictions hanger will be delivered to property that will outline the (irrigation at wrong offence to the customer, document on door hanger what is Bylaw 2545: Subsequent time of day or on required for compliance, and indicate non-compliance H.3.a, H.3.b, Fines wrong day) penalty. Staff (GVW or Operator) who deliver the door L.1, N.5 $100.00 hanger are to document the event on the appropriate form, take a picture(s) and provide filled out forms/pictures to GVW for tracking in Irrigation Complaints Database. 2"d Offence - Second offences are to be documented similar to the 1st offence and reported to GVW. GVW will mail a letter to the property owner (copy Operator) that will outline the offence, bylaw requirements to not waste water, and next step in enforcement (ticket/first fine) GVW staff will record in GVW Irrigation Complaints Database. Page 37 of 101 3rd Offence - ticket issued by RDNO Bylaw Enforcement Officer. GVW may also have water turned off if contravention continues or in a drought (Stage 3-4 Restrictions). If water is shut off, the customer will be informed by a hand delivered letter from GVW (delivered by Operator) that the water was shut off, the reason why it was shut off, instructions on how to get the water turned back on and the fees that will be charged for the shut off and turn on as per the GVW Rates Imposition Bylaw. Turn off of a customer's water for any reason other than for emergency situations requires the Manager, Utility Operations, GM Engineering or designate's written permission via an email to the Operator. Protocol No. ENG-GVW-OP 013 Page 5of17 Waterworks Bylaws, Regulations, Restrictions, and Orders Greater Vernon Advisory Committee SCHEDULE "A" ····./•// , 0ffence··& Initial Actions Upon Notified of Offence Bylaw St:!ction1; 'oe~c~ipfioilfexamples Fines 1.2 i. Unauthorized • Bulk sale of water Either complaint from customer or Operator/staff identifies. First Fine $100.00 use of water • Use domestic water for GVVV staff to complete field check to validate. Based on non-approved purpose offence, GVW staff will either flag in database for further Bylaw 2545: • Increase flows than monitoring or provide a written warning to fix with deadline Subsequent H.3.c, H.3.d, allowed and resulting consequence (fine or water shut off) (copy Fines H.3.e, H.3.g Operator). $600.00 GVVV staff to track deadline time and if not fixed by deadline, proceed to second consequence (fine or water shut off). Manager, Utility Operations or designate to notify Operator of jurisdiction in writing to shut off water or Bylaw Officer to issue ticket. 1.2 ii. Unauthorized • Use agricultural water Either complaint from customer or Operator/staff identifies. First Fine use of water for non-approved Staff to check water use patterns (check winter vs summer $100.00 Page 38 of 101 purpose, i.e. watering water use). GVW staff to complete field check to validate. Based on offence, GVVV staff will either flag in database for Bylaw 2545: landscapes Subsequent further monitoring or provide a written warning that they H.3.f Fines are being monitored and if caught, outline fines (copy $600.00 Operator). If staff or operations view an offence, evidence is to be collected and the EO to issue ticket on first offense. If obvious (i.e. hose connected to above ground irrigation line) document in Non-Compliance Form and take pictures and forward to the EO to issue ticket. If not obvious - staff to call operator to shut off water to test if using agricultural water, document using Non- Compliance Reporting Form and take pictures and forward to the EO to issue ticket. Protocol No. ENG-GVW-OP 013 Page 6of17 Waterworks Bylaws, Regulations, Restrictions, and Orders Greater Vernon Advisory Committee SCHEDULE "A" . , Qffence & . 'Description lEXamples Initial Actions Upon Notified of Offence Fines Bylaw Section 1.3.i Tampering Intentional For Domestic properties - Operator will issue letter for First Fine with a water • Installing a bypass to a premises inspection. If a bypass is proven, Finance will $100.00 meter water meter issue letter saying premise will be charged the unmetered • Interfering with a water rate until bypass is removed and inspected (also include Subsequent Bylaw 2545: meter (removing the the property owner responsible to pay fee to inspect Fines H.3.h, H.3.m register) premise). If refuse inspection, go to 1.9.i. (obstruction of $600.00 Bylaw 2678: authorized agent) and charge obstruction fee every E.5 quarter if they refuse - can also issue a fine by the EO - to be determined by Manager, Utility Operations. For large properties, if bypass proven, the EO to send letter (copying Finance) that they must install meter pit and backflow preventer at property line at property owners expense including inspection fee. Provide deadline (typically 30 days) and if meter is not installed by deadline, Page 39 of 101 Finance to initiate the unmetered water fee. The EO to follow up two (2) weeks after letter sent if owner has not called to ensure they received letter- document that they have received letter. Finance to notify the EO when the property has complied. In extreme cases for either Domestic or Large properties, Manager, Utility Operations may opt to have EO issue ticket or have operator shut off water. 1.3.ii Tampering • Removing the register If tampering is proven, EO to issue fine. As per bylaw- First Fine with a water GVW will change out older meters (1 O+ years old) with $100.00 meter tamper proof meter, if meter is less than 10 years, a new meter that is tamper proof meter will be installed at Subsequent Bylaw2545: property owner's expense. Fines H.3.h, H.3.m $600.00 Bylaw 2678: E.5 Protocol No. ENG-GVW-OP 013 Page 7of17 Waterworks Bylaws, Regulations, Restrictions, and Orders Greater Vernon Advisory Committee SCHEDULE .. A .. ·,G>ffence·&:. Description /Examples Initial Actions Upon Notified of Offence Fines ·Bylaw Section 1.4.i Tampering Minor tampering offenses 1st offence - When confirmed by Operator that turn-on or First Fine $100.00 with the water • Turning property turn-off was completed by another party, GVW will send system or isolation valves letter (cc Finance) to property owner (informing property Subsequent causing Where no costs owner action not permitted, quote future fines and • Fines Contaminants incurred to GVW penalties) and finance to charge bylaw rate for property to enter the turn-off or turn-on. $600.00 water supply Subsequent Offenses - at the same property, Operators Bylaw 2545: to fill in Non-Compliance Form. GVW to notify Finance to H.3.i, H.3.i charge for turn-on or turn-off and EO to issue ticket. 1.4.ii Tampering Major tampering offenses Fine as per GVW Rates Imposition Bylaw Section 21 a. Up to $10,000 with the water • System isolation valve Water System Tampering Fee ($10,000 max.) as approved system or operation, by the RDNO Board. causing • Tampering with GVW If any infrastructure is broken, report to the Board to Contaminants recommend Fee of the amount to repair/fix the damage Page 40 of 101 facility to enter the • Tampering with water ensued including staff and Operator time plus 25% for water supply system controls overhead. (including SCADA) Bylaw 2545: • Other incident that H.3.i, H.3.j causes financial repercussions to GVW. 1.4.iii Tampering Accidental contamination GVW staff and CCC Officer to complete field check to First Fine with the water of water supply assess if preventative action is required. Based on field $100.00 system or Allow contaminate to visit, GVW staff to provide a written warning to fix with • Subsequent causing enter the drinking deadline (copy Operator). Fines Contaminants water system through If not fixed by deadline, proceed to second offence and cc $600.00 to enter the cross connection, Operator. water supply backflow, poor If potential risk to water system, consider shutting off water construction practice - notice to customer must be provided by registered mail Bylaw 2545: with a deadline to comply. H.3.i, H.3.j Protocol No. ENG-GVW-OP 013 Page 8of17 Waterworks Bylaws, Regulations, Restrictions, and Orders Greater Vernon Advisory Committee SCHEDULE "A" '<: 110ffence & . "b~scriptidn ri:xamples Initial Actions Upon Notified of Offence Fines i1BylawSection .· 1.4.iv Tampering Intentional contamination Immediately notify Manager, Utility Operations, Cross with the water of water supply Connection Control Officer, RAPP line. system or Consider calling the police causing Manager, Utility Operations to consider board approved Contaminants major fine ($10,000 max.) to enter the water supply Bylaw 2545: H.3.i, H.3.j 1.5.i Failure to Failure to install: GVW will send letter (cc Operator) to property owner First Fine $100.00 install required • flow control valve, identifying problem and specific device needed to be device shut-off valve, PRV installed. Provide a deadline of installation, and installation Subsequent cross connection inspection details, and include penalty information for • future non-compliance. Fines Page 41 of 101 control device Bylaw 2545: $600.00 1.2.b.i, 1.2.b.ii, • Water Meter is If not fixed by deadline, proceed to second offence and 1.2.b.iii, 1.3.a.i, covered below copy Operator. 1.3.a.ii, 1.3.b, If fail to install a cross connection control device, the letters 1.3.h will be generated through CCC program. 1.5.ii Failure to Failure to install a water GVW to send letter indicating that they have an unmetered install required meter source and will be billed the unmetered rates until a meter device • Any unmetered service is installed (provide a three (3) week deadline). (cc. • Historical standpipe on Finance to charge unmetered rate and Operator). Bylaw 2545: property For instances where it is new construction that is not H.3.h, 1.2.b.a, • New owner with getting in their water meters in a timely fashion, the letter 1.3.a.i, bypass installed by will be sent by Finance. In the 2017 fee bylaw - no previous owner unmetered water use is permitted and may be charged a fine. For larger properties, will require a meter to be installed at the property line in a meter pit when historical unmetered standpipes or other unmetered services are found. See 1.3.i above. Protocol No. ENG-GVW-OP 013 Page 9of17 Waterworks Bylaws, Regulations, Restrictions, and Orders Greater Vernon Advisory Committee SCHEDULE "A" \ . Offence.&. .; 1 bescription / Examples' Initial Actions Upon Notified of Offence Fines ··. rBvlaw:s~ction'; i .· 1.6 Exceeding • Exceeding max GVW staff monitor flow using ERT data and may complete First Fine approved flow residential, agricultural, a field check with Operator. For those above the required $100.00 rate or other required flow flow rate, GVW will provide written warning specifying rules rate (allocation flow or and include penalty information for future non-compliance. Subsequent Provide deadline to have flow adjusted and monitor site. Fines Bylaw 2545: 0.78 lps for Domestic or non-Domestic use) $200.00 H.3.1 If flow not adjusted by deadline, proceed to second offence and cc Operator of jurisdiction. 1.7 Interference • Intentionally GVW to provide a written warning specifying rules, include First Fine with GVW circumventing any penalty information for future non-compliance and that a $100.00 water system, provincial or federal fee will be charged for return. Water Meter or statue or regulation, or Subsequent fire hydrant any local government Fines $200.00 Bylaw 2545: law Page 42 of 101 H.3.m 1.8 Hydrant • Anyone other than a Operator or field crew to take pictures ensuring that the Immediate Tampering fire department license of the vehicle is readable, fill out Non-Compliance $500.00 operating a public Form and contact GVW immediately (during working hours). Confiscate connection equipment if possible (but Bylaw 2545: Hydrant without a permit and a backflow I avoid conflict at all times). H.3.i, M.1 meter box GVW will issue an immediate fine with no warning. 1.9.i Obstruct an • Owner or occupant Operator to file out Non-Compliance Form and forward to First Fine authorized that does not allow GVW. GVW to provide a written warning specifying rules, $200.00 agent or fail to entry or access to include penalty information for future non-compliance and assist property, or obstructs that the fine that will be charged for non-compliance. Subsequent an investigation Fines $400.00 Bylaw 2545: • Does not provide the assistance necessary N.2, N.3, N.4 to carry out an inspection or investigation Protocol No. ENG-GVW-OP 013 Page10of17 Waterworks Bylaws, Regulations, Restrictions, and Orders Greater Vernon Advisory Committee SCHEDULE "A" ;:')J ; :•0ffence &t · ; :oescription EX:ample'~" Initial Actions Upon Notified of 0ffence Fines tB~law Section r 1.9.ii Obstruct an Obstruct a water meter or Finance to provide a written warning specifying rules, 30 First authorized Automatic Reader Box days for Operator to read meter or obstructed meter fee & Subsequent agent or fail to (ARB) or ERT (as per GVW Rates Imposition Bylaw Section 21 d. Fee per quarter assist Owner or occupant Obstructed Water Meter Fee) will be charged fee for four • $265.00 that does not allow (4) quarters and then send letter saying unmetered fee will be charged next quarter if no access to meter. Bylaw 2545: entry or access to N.2, N.3, N.4 property (gate, dog etc.) Note - see below Table 1 for scenarios dealing with Meter • Owner or occupant Improvement Program . that does not allow entry or access to meter if required for reading 1.9.iii Obstruct an Meter is obstructed by Finance to provide a letter outlining problem with access to First Page 43 of 101 • authorized materials, wall or other meter and need to provide access to swap out meter and & Subsequent agent or fail to in which staff or the has 30 days to rectify or obstructed meter fee with be Fee per assist Operator cannot charged, charge obstructed fee for every quarter that it is quarter access the meter. obstructed. If not getting any meter reading so that $265.00 consumption is zero - send letter that will charge Bylaw 2545: obstructed fee and will start to charge unmetered rate after N.2, N.3, N.4 30 day deadline to fix. Scenarios for Meter Improvement Program Old Meter swap/Encoder-Receiver-Transmitter (ERT) install (Meter able to be read via manual/ARB) -when ERTs are being installed in the neighbourhood (basically if the immediate neighbouring house(s) has an ERT installed - or an attempt-then the neighbourhood is considered converted): 1. Finance to send a letter to property to say need to swap meter and install ERT - include note in letter that will be charged the Obstruct fee AND will initiate the manual meter reading fee in 30 days if they do not make an appointment. 2. After 30 days and no call - charge the Obstruct fee and initiate charging the manual meter reading fee - this will be added to utility bill. Include letter notifying customer that they are being charged the Obstruction fee because they did not call for an appointment and will continue to be charged the manual meter reading fee until they install an ERT. Protocol No. ENG-GVW-OP 013 Page 11 of 17 Waterworks Bylaws, Regulations, Restrictions, and Orders Greater Vernon Advisory Committee SCHEDULE "A" 3. If the person calls within two (2) weeks of receiving their invoice, Finance can reverse the charges if the work is scheduled immediately. 4. Continue to charge the Obstruct fee and the Manual Reading fee until customer calls, makes an appointment and the meter is swapped and ERT is installed. The letter should be copied to the RDNO (Jessica, Kirsten) so they can save the letter in manual read file and save in spreadsheet under the manual read file. 5. Operations to notify the RDNO if the customer has the meter swapped and ERT installed so the RDNO can remove from manual meter file/spreadsheet. ERT install only (Meter not needed to be swapped and able to be read via manual/ARB) 1. Once Finance is notified that can't install ERT or need access inside to install - Finance to send letter indicating that if the ERT is not installed within 30 days, they will be charged the obstruct fee and will start to charge manual meter reading fee until ERT is installed. 2. After 30 days and no call - charge the Obstruct fee and initiate charging the Manual Meter Reading Fee - this will be added to utility bill. Include letter notifying customer that they are being charged the Obstruct Fee because they did not call for an appointment and will continue to be charged the Manual Meter Reading Fee until they install an ERT. Copy letter to the RDNO Page 44 of 101 (Jessica, Kirsten) in manual read file and to save in spreadsheet. 3. If the person calls within two (2) weeks of receiving their invoice, Finance can reverse the charges if the work is scheduled immediately and the meter/ERT installed within 30 days. 4. Continue to charge the Manual Meter Reading Fee until an ERT is installed. Send them a letter at least once a year to notify them that if they installed an ERT, they would not be charged the Manual Read Fee. 5. Operations to notify the RDNO if the customer has the meter swapped and ERT installed so the RDNO can remove from manual meter file/spreadsheet. Meter swap because CAN'T read meter/ERT install 1. Finance to send letter to property owner to say need to swap meter and install ERT - include note in letter that will be charged the Obstruct Fee AND billed the unmetered fees in 30 days if they do not make an appointment. 2. After 30 days and no call - charge the Obstruct Fee and initiate charging the Manual Meter Reading Fee - this will be added to utility bill. Include letter notifying customer that they are being charged the Obstruction Fee because they did not call for an appointment and will be charged the Unmetered Fee until they call to swap their meter and install an ERT. 3. If the person calls within two (2) weeks of receiving their invoice, Finance can reverse the OBSTRUCT FEE only, not the Un metered Fee if the work is scheduled immediately and completed within 30 days. Protocol No. ENG-GVW-OP 013 Page 12of17 Waterworks Bylaws, Regulations, Restrictions, and Orders Greater Vernon Advisory Committee SCHEDULE "A" 4. Continue to charge the unmetered fee until the meter is swapped out. A letter should be sent with each invoice to say why they are being charged the unmetered fee and how to stop it. Verbal refusal to install an ERT (Where no opt out form has been filled out) 1. Once Finance has been notified that the property owner does not want an ERT installed and the neighbourhood has been converted, initiated billing the Manual Meter Reading Fee and include a letter to say why they are getting the fee and if they call to have an ERT installed, they will no longer be charged the fee. Copy letter to the RDNO (Jessica, Kirsten) in manual read file and to save in spreadsheet. 2. Operations to notify the RDNO if the customer has the ERT installed so the RDNO can remove from manual meter file/spreadsheet. Table 2- Enforcement Procedure: Offenses within the RDNO Cross Connection Control Regulation Bylaw No. 2651, 2014 Note, Table 1 is Schedule "M" that provides offenses from RDNO Ticket Information Authorization Amendment Bylaw No. 2627, 2014. The table has been modified to provide examples of offense and responses to the first second and subsequent offences. Page 45 of 101 Offence & Second Description I Examples First Offence I Notification of Bylaw Section Offence 2.1 Failure to correct • Creating or failing to 1st and 2nd Written Warning will be issued by *CCCO using First Fine or eliminate a eliminate a backflow template in BPMS software and sent in mail. $100.00 Cross hazard Connection 3rd and Final Warning: Subsequent • Registered mail Fines Bylaw 2627: • Copy to operations $200.00 G.2, G.4 and G.5 • Letter will provide deadline and action (i.e. if independent service, will shut off water, if non- independent service, will fine weekly for three (3) weeks and then daily) • CCCO office will do courtesy call once confirmed that Final Notice was picked up by Canada Post • CCCO will track date of response (shut off or fine) and contact manager to shut off or the EO to issue tickets Protocol No. ENG-GVW-OP 013 Page 13of17 Waterworks Bylaws, Regulations, Restrictions, and Orders Greater Vernon Advisory Committee SCHEDULE "A" ·offenee· & · L'." , ,_ ,;...,;,~~ • ,,i ., , ~"' .. , ·: Second . Description I Examples First Offence I Notification of { ·· ey1aw%ection · c, dffehce 2.2 Failure to install • Customer refuses to have Written Warning will be issued by CCCO using template in First Fine or test Approved a Backflow Prevention BPMS software. $100.00 Backflow Device installed or tested Preventer annually Subsequent For annual tests, system generates three warnings (a Fines month apart) before a fine is issued. Final Warning similar $200.00 Bylaw 2627: to 2.1 above. G.4, G.5, H.1, H.2, 1.1.b., 1.1.c., J.1,K.1,L.1 Note: *CCCO - Cross Connection Control Officer Page 46 of 101 Protocol No. ENG-GVW-OP 013 Page 14of17 Waterworks Bylaws, Regulations, Restrictions, and Orders Greater Vernon Advisory Committee SCHEDULE "A" Table 3 - Enforcement Procedure: Greater Vernon Water Metering Bylaw No. 2678, 2015 ()escription I · Offence"f&~Bylaw'5eCflbn ·-Eiamoles .. Fi rst~OffenceJ.Notification :of .. Fines 3.1 Failure to install a water • Failure to install a See Table 1.3.i above for procedure on existing As per rates meter water meter domestic and large properties. and GVWfee New construction: bylaw Section 5.f. unmetered Bylaw 2678 C.1, C.2, C.3, See Protocol 11 - GVW Rates Billing Guidelines rates to apply C.4, C.5, C.7 Agriculture: Will not be turned on if no meter (or will be turned off if found meter removed) 3.2 Failure to install a remote • Failure to install Will be charged the Water Meter Manual Read Fee reader remote reader on as per "Scenarios for Meter Improvement Program" water meter section following Table 1. Bylaw 2678 C.6, • Refusal to install Page 47 of 101 radio transceiver 3.3 Damage to water meter or • Actions from Any expense incurred by GVW will be charged to water connection by negligence from customer and added to water bill. customer customers that caused the meter Burnt meters will be replaced by GVW as meter and connection to Bylaw 2678: E.1, remains are provided to GVW. Lost or stolen be damaged or meters are to be replaced at the customer cost. Bylaw 2678: E.1, destroyed • Lost or stolen meters Protocol No. ENG-GVW-OP 013 Page 15of17 Waterworks Bylaws, Regulations, Restrictions, and Orders Greater Vernon Advisory Committee SCHEDULE "A" . .;Description1r1r;,:,, First Offence/ Notification of Fines .·~ tcrHe'n~'~;'~~Y1~wis~cfiol16' Examples .. 3.5 Unauthorized use of a fire • Using an unmetered See 1.8 above in Table 1. hydrant fire hydrant for any Equipment found attached to a fire hydrant will be reason other than confiscated by Operator if safe to do. Operator to fire protection Bylaw 2678: E.7 fill out Non Compliance form. The RDNO to issue ticket. Equipment owner must go to the RDNO to pay fine to be able to get equipment returned from yards. Update when public hydrant policy is passed by the BOD 3.6 Obstructed water meter • Where a water Customer to install a remote reader or pay bylaw First & Subsequent Bylaw 2678: meter is unable to rate for unsuccessful meter read (see 1.9iii above) be read Fee per E.8, F.3 quarter $265.00 Page 48 of 101 3.7 Obstruct an authorized • Owner or occupant GVW to provide a written warning specifying rules, First Fine agent or fail to assist that does not allow include penalty information for future non- $200.00 entry or access to compliance and that the fine that will be charged for property, or non-compliance. (see 1.9.i and 1.9.ii above) Subsequent Bylaw 2678: obstructs an Fines F.1, F.2 investigation $400.00 • Does not provide the assistance necessary to carry out an inspection or investigation Protocol No. ENG-GVW-OP 013 Page 16of17 Waterworks Bylaws, Regulations, Restrictions, and Orders Greater Vernon Advisory Committee SCHEDULE "A" Table 4 - Enforcement Procedure: Other Enforcement Issues Offence & Bylaw Description I Response Section Examples Fines I Fee 4.1 Late Turn On Fee • When to charge Billing for late turn-ons: Turn on fee Late turn on for ag $50.00 Bylaw 2672 Section 11 • Farmers must have their equipment on (meter customers and backflow) to be turned on during routine turn on routes (note - some leeway was provided in 2015 for properties not having backflow equipment, but as of 2016 onward - everyone must have backflow equipment to be turned on - with the exception of separated areas - back flow must be on non-potable line (tracked by CCCO)) • After the turn on date - Do not stop and turn on a property that have put out their equipment Page 49 of 101 after the official turn on date, wait for property owner to call (there is no grace period) and bill for a turn on as per the bylaw • Only exception is for properties that did put out their equipment but were not turned on because they lost BC Assessment Farm Status but then applied and received late BC Assessment Farm Status (GWI/ will provide list of applicable properties) • This exception does not extend to properties that lost their RDNO Ag Status and applied late - will still pay for turn on 4.2 Late Turn On Fee • Early Turn-on - Late • Any customer that is seasonally turned on and Application fee turn-off applications turned off during the agricultural turn on/off as per bylaw Bylaw 2672 Section 11 program, must apply through the RDNO for Early Turn on and Late Turn Off with the applicable fees charged. Protocol No. ENG-GVW-OP 013 Page 17of17 Waterworks Bylaws, Regulations, Restrictions, and Orders Greater Vernon Advisory Committee REGIONAL DISTRICT of NORTH OKANAGAN REPORT File No.: 5750.02.02.03.10 TO: Greater Vernon Advisory Committee FROM: Engineering DATE: March 27, 2017 SUBJECT: North Kalamalka Lake Intake Assessment Response Plan 2017 RECOMMENDATION: That it be recommended to the Board of Directors, the North Kalamalka Lake Intake Assessment Response Plan 2017 be endorsed; and further, That the North Kalamalka Lake Intake Assessment Response Plan 2017 be forwarded to Interior Health for final endorsement. SUMMARY: The North Kalamalka Lake Intake Assessment Response Plan (KRP) has been prepared to meet Greater Vernon Water’s (GVW) Condition on Permit to operate: “Provide a Source Water Assessment/ Assessment Response Plan (Kalamalka Lake)” (Interior Health (IH), June 3, 2016). Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) staff has developed the KRP with input from a Stakeholder Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) comprised of representatives from provincial and federal ministries, municipalities, tenure and private land holders and First Nations. The STAC agreed that the goals of the KRP are to: • protect the quality and quantity of Kalamalka Lake with the understanding that Kalamalka Lake is a multi-use and multi-jurisdictional lake, • focus on collaborative planning rather than conflict resolution, • increase knowledge of all stakeholders and • find creative yet sound ways to move forward with the recommendations in the KRP. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: The North Kalamalka Lake Intake Source Assessment (KSA) was endorsed by the RDNO Board of Directors on November 16, 2011. The KRP planning process, Terms of Reference, budget and capacity requirements were adopted by the RDNO Board of Directors on October 17, 2012. In 2013 with the KSA as a guide, GVW initiated a multi-jurisdictional Stakeholder Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) to assist GVW staff in developing strategies to protect the Kalamalka Lake water source. Terms of Reference for the STAC were developed and identified key members as representatives from provincial and federal government agencies, First Nations, companies with forest and range tenders within the watershed, the District of Coldstream, the City of Vernon, industry, agricultural groups and the public. The Terms of Reference for the STAC were adopted by the RDNO Page 50 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Report to: Greater Vernon Advisory Committee File No.: 5750.02.03.10 From: Engineering Date March 27, 2017 Re: North Kalamalka Lake Intake Assessment Response Plan 2017 Page 2 of 4 Board and a kick-off meeting was held in June 2013 at the District of Coldstream office. A second meeting was held September 4, 2014, for further input from the STAC. Since that time many projects have moved forward to respond to the recommendations in the Assessment i.e.: Stormwater outfall studies and drainage capture mapping, the installation of a water quality monitoring station at Kirkland bridge, Kalamalka Lake intake extension, support of the railway along the west side of Kalamalka Lake converted to the Rail Trail. The KRP is a product of identified risks, recommendations provided in the KSA, responses and actions to date, responsibility, time line, and status. The KRP is an important part of a multi-barrier approach to protecting drinking water for GVW. LEGAL/STATUTORY PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS: The first condition on GVW’s permit to operate states “Provide a Source Protection Plan for Each Water Source, Source Water Assessment/ Source Water Assessment Response Plan (Kalamalka Lake) (IH, June 3, 2016)”. The terms and conditions on the permit to operate are placed under Section 8 of the Drinking Water Protection Act. As such, there is a legislative requirement to comply with the terms and conditions of the permit. To develop an “Assessment Response Plan”, Drinking Water Protection Act Part 3 Section 22 provides direction: “22 (1) In addition to any changes to the terms and conditions of an operating permit made in response to an assessment, the drinking water officer may order the water supplier to prepare an assessment response plan if (a) an assessment has identified threats to the drinking water provided by the water supply system, and (b) the water supply system is of a prescribed class. (2) The purpose of an assessment response plan is to identify the measures that may reasonably be taken in order to address identified threats to the drinking water that is provided by the water supply system. (3) An assessment response plan must be prepared in accordance with the regulations and the directions of the drinking water officer. (4) As examples of provisions that may be included in an assessment response plan, but without limiting the issues that may be addressed, the drinking water officer may require a plan to include provisions respecting any or all of the following: (a) public education and other means of encouraging drinking water source protection; (b) guides to best management and conservation practices; (c) infrastructure improvements; (d) cooperative planning and voluntary programs; (e) input respecting local authority zoning and other land use regulation. (5) The drinking water officer may order a water supplier to review and revise its assessment response plan in accordance with the directions of the drinking water officer.” Page 51 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Report to: Greater Vernon Advisory Committee File No.: 5750.02.03.10 From: Engineering Date March 27, 2017 Re: North Kalamalka Lake Intake Assessment Response Plan 2017 Page 3 of 4 FINANCIAL/BUDGETARY CONSIDERATIONS: A number of projects have been funded through GVW operations in the last few years to support initiatives of the KRP and has included: • “Don’t Move a Mussel Campaign” sponsoring public awareness at boat launches and special events (dragon boat festival), • Coldstream Creek and Kalamalka Lake water quality monitoring, • Stormwater outfall mapping (OBWB Grant) • Yellow fish labels on stormdrains, • Working with Coldstream Ranch on riparian and off stream water projects, • The development of the “Adopt a stream” program, and • Providing staff support to the Okanagan Goose Management program. The 2017 GVW operations budget includes $30,000 to complete Kalamalka Lake Vulnerability Mapping and $5,000 to initiate the STAC and move the KRP forward. It is estimated that an annual budget of $10,000 to $20,000 will be required to support GVW funded initiatives of the KRP (not including staff time or special projects). PERSONNEL IMPLICATIONS: To implement the KRP, staff time will be required to complete two STAC meetings per year, update the work plans, work on protection initiatives, and support or manage issues that may arise such as regulatory/governance changes, or other events that increase risks and hazards to water quality and quantity. EXTERNAL AGENCY/PUBLIC COMMENTS: The North Kalamalka Lake Intake STAC has benefited GVW by providing access to knowledgeable personnel who are able to evaluate and resolve source water protection issues that warrant inter- agency coordination. The result provides GVW with increased capabilities to apply informed and valid decisions when implementing source protection strategies. Maintaining a functional STAC also provides GVW the mechanism to liaise with stakeholders and management groups that work within the Coldstream/North Kalamalka Lake watershed. This resource provides a valuable advantage when responding to source water emergencies such as fires and spills. The STAC will remain engaged, as long as the KRP is required by IH, to implement and ensure the success of the KRP as outlined in the STAC Terms of Reference (Appendix 2 of the KRP). Enclosure: - Attachment “A”: North Kalamalka Lake Intake Assessment Response Plan 2017 (with appendices) Page 52 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Report to: Greater Vernon Advisory Committee File No.: 5750.02.03.1 O From: Engineering Date March 27, 2017 Re: North Kalamaika Lake Intake Assessment Response Plan 2017 Page 4 of 4 Submitted by: Reneeiafk: A Sc T Water Quality Manager Water Reviewed and endorsed by: / to<- McTaggart, P.Eng. f oC· Datlkf ewe/I eneral Manager, Engineering Chief Administrative Officer Page 53 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Attachment "A" Greater Vernon Water 2017 2017 North Kalamalka Lake Assessment Response Plan Prepared for: Interior Health March 2017 Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC Page 54 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Table of Contents Executive Summary ...... 1 1. North Kalamalka Lake Intake Source Assessment Background ...... 2 1.1 Introduction ...... 2 1.2 North Kalamalka Lake Intake Source Assessment ...... 2 Figure 1: Kalamalka Intake Protection Zone (IPZ) ...... 3 1.3 Why is an Intake Protection Zone important to identify in large lakes? ...... 4 Figure 2: Lake Ontario – Woodland Intake Protection Zone (IPZ) ...... 4 Figure 3: Assessment Risk Analysis ...... 5 Table 1: “Assessment” Risks Inside Intake Protection Zone (IPZ) with the Potential to Impact the North Kalamalka Intake ...... 6 Table 2: “Assessment” Risks Outside Intake Protection Zone (IPZ) with the Potential to Impact the North Kalamalka Intake ...... 7 2. Kalamalka Lake Intake Assessment Response Plan ...... 8 3. Kalamalka Lake Watershed ...... 8 4. Source Protection Governance ...... 8 5. Kalamalka Lake Stakeholder Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) ...... 9 6. Kalamalka Lake Intake Source Assessment Response Plan ...... 9 6.1 Improve Current 20 metre North Kalamalka Intake ...... 10 6.2 The Intake Protection Zone (IPZ) ...... 10 6.3 Watershed Control Program ...... 11 6.4 Public Education ...... 12 6.5 Emergency Preparedness ...... 13 7. Response Plan Summary ...... 14 Table 3: North Kalamalka Intake Assessment Response Plan ...... 15 References ...... 16 Citation ...... 16 APPENDIX 1: STAC Participants, Meeting Agendas and Minutes ...... 17 APPENDIX 2: STAC Terms of Reference ...... 18 Page 55 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Intake March 2017 Assessment Response Plan Executive Summary Greater Vernon Water (GVW) presents the following North Kalamalka Lake Intake Source Assessment Response Plan, referred to as the “Response Plan”. As a condition on GVW’s Permit to Operate issued by Interior Health (IH), the Response Plan is required to address the recommendations presented in the North Kalamalka Lake Intake Source Assessment report completed in 2011 by Larratt Aquatic Consulting Ltd., further referred to as the “Assessment”. The Response Plan provides details of the source protection works carried out by GVW since the Assessment was completed and provides a strategy to address the Assessment recommendations. This planning document sets goals for implementation and also defines responsibilities for GVW and other organizations. It is important to note GVW is not a regulator in water source protection and does not have authority to direct or require other agencies to provide the resources necessary to protect the community’s drinking water resource. GVW relies on good working relationships with stakeholders, federal and provincial acts, regulations, stewardship plans, best management practices, local government policy and bylaws to protect water sources from various land use impacts within the watershed. The Response Plan is summarized in Table 3 which outlines the risks, goals to reduce risks, actions and strategies to meet those goals, allocation of responsibilities, GVW commitment and a status update. Table 3 is updated annually and is a tool intended to: • Support stakeholders with deliverable planning objectives • Track the progress of those responsible for managing land use, emergency response, and the protection of water resources. The North Kalamalka Lake Intake Source Assessment was endorsed by the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) Board of Directors on November 16, 2011. The North Kalamalka Lake Intake Source Assessment Response Planning process, terms of reference, budget and capacity requirements was adopted by the RDNO Board of Directors on October 17, 2012. Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road 1 Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Page 56 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Intake March 2017 Assessment Response Plan 1. North Kalamalka Lake Intake Source Assessment Background 1.1 Introduction Since 1930, Kalamalka Lake has been a primary source of drinking water for the Greater Vernon area. Over 37,500 residents depend on this primary source for drinking water. Through GVW’s interconnected water system, Kalamalka Lake can also act as a secondary drinking water source for an additional 16,500 residents currently supplied from the Duteau Creek System. Kalamalka Lake is also a drinking water source for numerous individual homes and private systems surrounding the lake and approximately 800 residents at the south end delivered by the District of Lake Country. Defining the value of Kalamalka Lake will assist residents and community leaders to better understand the risks associated with degrading water quality. Initiatives to maintain drinking water quality will help reduce the long term costs of treatment and utility operations. Water protection initiatives can also support the preservation of environmental, economic, and social aspects for the community. Good quality water helps to maintain aesthetic value and supports a vibrant tourism industry. The intrinsic value associated with Kalamalka Lake is of upmost importance for long term economic and social sustainability of the region. 1.2 North Kalamalka Lake Intake Source Assessment In September of 2011, GVW received the final North Kalamalka Lake Intake Assessment report by Larratt Aquatics Consulting Ltd. The Assessment was reviewed throughout its development by a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and had public consultation via a public open house and survey. In accordance with the regulations and directions of the Drinking Water Officer (DWO), an Assessment Response Plan (Response Plan) was also to be prepared. The Response Plan has been prepared by Greater Vernon Water (GVW) to outline the specific actions to address hazards and risks associated with drinking water quality and quantity as identified in the Assessment report. The key elements considered within the Assessment report are Modules 1, 2, 7 and 8 of the Comprehensive Drinking Water Source to Tap Assessment Guideline. The Assessment has been used as a science based tool to assist GVW to focus efforts on the hazards and risks that have the greatest potential threat to public health through consumption of GVW supplied drinking water. The drinking water hazards are identified within the Assessment, and have been evaluated for their likelihood and potential consequence of occurrence. The resulting qualitative risk level for individual hazards provides a basis for allocating GVW’s resources to reduce or remove the risk to the Kalamalka Lake source. In Figure 1, the Assessment utilized water currents (horizontal transport) and vertical transport (fall velocity) to estimate an “Intake Protection Zone” (IPZ) i.e. maximum speed of water transport at the surface and at the intake depth (Larratt, 2011). Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road 2 Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Page 57 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Intake March 2017 Assessment Response Plan Figure 1: Kalamalka Intake Protection Zone (IPZ) Figure 1 is interpreted as follows: A: The white circle encompasses the area that the fastest drogues traveled in two hours with light winds. (A drogue is an object attached to a small float by a thin line. It has a large surface that intercepts the lake currents released at selected depths and tracked by GPS under different wind conditions). B: The black boundary encompasses the area water currents can travel in two hours with 80% of the wind events that occur on Kalamalka Lake and is the recommended Intake Protection Zone (IPZ) (320 m radius ). The extension connecting Coldstream Creek to the intake area is included in the IPZ because it covers the path of storm plumes. C: The red line represents the area recommended by the TAC for inclusion in the Intake Protection Zone based on limnology and follow District of Coldstream jurisdictional boundary. It allows a larger protection “buffer” for the intake. An Intake Protection Zone that included the area water currents can travel in wind storm events in two hours or in freshet would include the entire North Arm of Kalamalka Lake. The proposed IPZ is within the District of Coldstream boundaries. Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road 3 Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Page 58 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Intake March 2017 Assessment Response Plan 1.3 Why is an Intake Protection Zone important to identify in large lakes? If we review the requirements in Ontario for surface water intakes, their Clean Water Act requires communities to develop collaborative, locally driven, science based protection plans for their existing and future sources of drinking water. The Halton Region and Hamilton Region Source Protection Areas (Version 3.2, July 2015) describes the area closest to the intake as the most vulnerable to contamination. This heightened vulnerability is due to an assumed lack of time for the water system operator to react, and for dilution to reduce the concentration of any contaminant released within the zone nearest the water intake. These protection zone categories are shown in Figure 2: Lake Ontario – Woodland Intake Protection Zone. In this example from Ontario a circle with a one kilometer radius, projected to the lake bottom, is centered on the intake. This zone is called the intake protection zone one (IPZ-1). Where the circle intersects land, the onshore extent is 120 metres. The intake protection zone two (IPZ-2) is delineated using a combination of hydrodynamic modelling within the lake and the calculation of time-of-travel within in-land pathways such as creeks and storm sewers that discharge near the lake intakes. Two hours has been set as the minimum amount of time needed for operators of the water treatment plant to react to a contamination concern. Intake protection zone three (IPZ-3) is an area where modelling has demonstrated that contaminants released during an event may be transported to the intake and cause an adverse effect on raw water quality. The IPZ-3 lies outside of an IPZ-1 and IPZ-2. Figure 2: Lake Ontario – Woodland Intake Protection Zone (IPZ) Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road 4 Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Page 59 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Intake March 2017 Assessment Response Plan Based on the Assessment, Table 1: “Assessment” Risks Inside Intake Protection Zone (IPZ) with the Potential to Impact the North Kalamalka Intake and Table 2: “Assessment” Risks Outside Intake Protection Zone (IPZ) with the Potential to Impact the North Kalamalka Intake were prepared to summarize the hazards and level of risk to the Kalamalka Lake drinking water source, in and outside the IPZ. The tables are based on the following ratings in Figure 3: a) Likelihood of an event on a scale of A to E; A is a probable event and E is rare, b) Assessment of the potential consequence of an event on water quality on a scale with a 1 being the most insignificant while a 5 would have catastrophic consequences. Qualitative Risk Analysis Matrix Likelihood Consequences 1 2 3 4 5 Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic A almost certain Moderate High Very High Very High Very High B likely Moderate High High Very High Very High C possible Low Moderate High Very High Very High D unlikely Low Low Moderate High Very High E rare Low Low Moderate High High Figure 3: Assessment Risk Analysis After the likelihood and consequences were taken into consideration, the risk to the water quality at the intake was rated as high, moderate or low. The risk characterization in Tables 1 and 2, is an excerpt from the Assessment. The recommendations for mitigation of “high and moderate” risks are presented in Table 3 of this document. Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road 5 Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Page 60 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Intake March 2017 Assessment Response Plan Table 1: “Assessment” Risks Inside Intake Protection Zone (IPZ) with the Potential to Impact the North Kalamalka Intake Drinking Water Hazard Likelihood Consequence Risk Comments/Assumptions Inflows 1 Coldstream Creek Plume A 2 High Coldstream Creek has the single biggest impact on N-Kal intake including pathogens 2 Long-shore current transport A 2 High Transport contaminants quickly over short distances; IPZ needs vigilant monitoring 3 Sediment re-suspension A 1 Mod Common during seiches; E. coli were found in sediment under intake 4 Lost Lagoon Kalavista Dr A 1 Mod Risk increases with dredging or increased storm water through-put 5 Flood, overland, subsurface D 3 Mod Kal Lk level controls assist to minimize the downstream flooding potential; subsurface flow to IPZ is important Sewage Page 61 of 101 6 Lift stations, sewer mains spill E 4 High Unlikely event but major impact expected if spill occurs within IPZ 7 Septic fields active/old seepage D 3 Mod Some seepage can be expected, most likely from decommissioned fields 8 McKay Reservoir spill to intake E 4 High Unlikely event but major impact expected if spill is transported to IPZ Stormwater 9 Stormwater plume to intake B 3 High Storm water carries many contaminants, outfalls currently in IPZ 10 Stormwater pathogens C 2 Mod Large bacterial introductions possible from pet/avian/dairy feces Motorboats 11 Chemical, septic, garbage spill E 3 High Depending on spill location and type, emergency response may be needed 12 Launch hydrocarbon PAH spill D 3 Mod Unlikely event with moderate impact expected if spill occurs within IPZ Land Use 13 Shoreline Residential A 2 High Building/storing materials below high water line 14 Hwy 97, railway spill D 4 High Chemical spill emergency possible, depends on density, toxicity, currents 15 Adjacent subdivisions C 2 Mod Subsurface drainage can carry pesticides, inappropriately stored chemicals 16 Effluent spray irrigation C 2 Mod Diluted, attenuated effluent may travel towards the intake 17 Beaches D 3 Mod Disease carrier swims at beach or beach-goer releases contaminant 18 Agriculture: tree fruit, dairy, etc. D 3 Mod Toxicity and persistence of pesticides varies; nutrients can stimulate algae Natural 19 Geese and gulls A 2 High These birds can carry difficult to treat medically pathogens 20 Cyanobacteria blooms C 3 High Chronic low-dose exposure to Cyanotoxins >2000 cells/mL is undesirable 21 Algae blooms A 1 Mod Algae increase TOC, THM precursors, odor, chlorine consumption 22 Natural marl event in summer A 1 Mod Turbidity will exceed 1 NTU at intake after summer marl event 23 Sediment loading A 1 Mod Sedimentation is high in the N Arm with damaged riparian areas P. 73 Source Assessment of the Regional District of North Okanagan – Greater Vernon Water Utility North Kalamalka Lake Intake Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Intake March 2017 Assessment Response Plan Table 2: “Assessment” Risks Outside Intake Protection Zone (IPZ) with the Potential to Impact the North Kalamalka Intake Drinking Water Hazard Likelihood Consequence Risk Comments/Assumptions 24 Sediment re-suspension C 1 Low Sediment re-suspension is common but exerts minor impact 25 Long-shore current transport C 2 Mod Transport contaminants over long distances, can remain concentrated 26 Flood, overland, subsurface D 3 Mod Flooding along Coldstream valley can increase contaminant load in plume Sewage 27 McKay Reservoir spill E 4 High Unlikely event but impact expected if spill transported by currents 28 Lift stations, sewer mains spill E 3 Mod Unlikely event but impact expected if spill occurs outside the IPZ 29 Septic field (active or old) C 2 Mod Seepage from cottages possible, would be diluted before reaching IPZ Stormwater 30 Storm water plumes D 3 Mod Storm water contaminants may reach IPZ 31 Stormwater pathogens D 2 Low Large bacterial introductions possible, may reach IPZ when lake is mixed Motorboats Page 62 of 101 32 Launch hydrocarbon PAH spill D 2 Low Unlikely event with minor impact expected if spill occurs outside IPZ 33 Boat chemical, garbage spill E 2 Low Depending on spill location and type, monitoring may be needed Land Use 34 Shoreline Residential A 2 High Building/storing materials below high water line 35 Hwy 97, railway spill D 3 Mod Chemical spill could be serious, depending on density, toxicity, currents 36 Residential subdivisions C 2 Low All Okanagan residents must protect the watershed; drainage would dilute 37 Effluent spray irrigation C 2 Mod Diluted, attenuated effluent may travel towards the intake 38 Beaches D 2 Low Any pathogen introduction would be diluted and have a chance to settle 39 Agriculture: eg tree fruit, dairy D 2 Low Large nutrient inflows could increase the algae production of Kal Lake Natural 40 Algae blooms A 1 Mod Algae blooms can be transported around North Arm by currents 41 Cyanobacteria blooms C 2 Mod Concentrated cyanobacteria may travel in “water packet” or disperse 42 Natural marl event in summer A 1 Mod Turbidity exceeds 1 NTU at intake after summer marl event 43 Geese and gulls C 2 Mod Bacteria can be deactivated/consumed in the lake; cysts settle 44 Sediment loading A 1 Mod Sediment transport from Coldstream Valley is high P. 74 Source Assessment of the Regional District of North Okanagan – Greater Vernon Water Utility North Kalamalka Lake Intake Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road 7 Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Intake March 2017 Assessment Response Plan 2. Kalamalka Lake Intake Assessment Response Plan The Response plan objective is to focus on the risks identified in the Assessments and prepare a realistic plan to address the recommendations within a reasonable time period. The Response Plan will apply the multi-barrier source protection approach to protect drinking water at the source. This approach will maintain protection barriers against drinking water hazards in the event of the failure of one or more source protection barriers (IH - Source to Tap guideline). The basis for the Response plan will be to address activities that pose significant threat to the drinking water source and have a high risk assessment will be managed or eliminated as a higher priority than low risk activities to provide the greatest reduction of impacts to the water source in the shortest period of time. GVW also focuses attention to emerging hazards that have developed or changed since the original source assessment completed in 2011, e.g.: Zebra and Quagga mussels, climate change, etc. GVW works collaboratively with stakeholders to identify emerging future threats to water quality, and seeks diverse viewpoints to develop appropriate responses. 3. Kalamalka Lake Watershed The inflow of water to the north end of Kalamalka Lake includes groundwater, Coldstream Creek and its tributaries Deer, Larch, Brewer and Craster Creeks, and other small tributaries. Prior to entering Kalamalka Lake these waterways receive additional inflow from urban and rural environments within the Coldstream Valley. Most of the hazards identified in the Assessment occur as water flows through the agricultural lands and populated areas, especially the most densely populated area at the north end of Kalamalka Lake. 4. Source Protection Governance The level of influence government regulators and land use managers have within the Kalamalka Lake IPZ catchment area can greatly influence the risk level associated with providing drinking water. Responsibility for protecting water quantity and quality are shared among federal, provincial and local governments, First Nations, land owners, residents, and industry. Interior Health (IH) has a mandate to protect water sources and could exercise its legislative authority to implement many of the strategies that have been recommended for source water protection. There is legislation that protects water quality and watershed hydrology; however, there is also legislation that allows hazardous activities to occur within the IPZ catchment area. GVW and IH are dependent on various levels of government to enforce current legislation and protect water quality. For these reasons, collaboration and the establishment of formal communication links between government agencies and stakeholder groups are an integral component of source water protection. Page 63 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Intake March 2017 Assessment Response Plan 5. Kalamalka Lake Stakeholder Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) Managing source water protection initiatives requires involvement from all levels of government, environmental practitioners, industry, residents and a wide range of other stakeholders. It is essential all stakeholder groups are represented at the decision making table as their combined actions can negatively impact or provide benefits to source water quality. In 2013 with the Assessment as a guide, GVW initiated a multi-jurisdictional Stakeholder Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) to assist GVW staff in developing strategies to protect the Kalamalka Lake water source. Terms of reference for the STAC were developed and identified key members as representatives from provincial and federal government agencies, First Nations, companies with forest and range tenders within the watershed, the District of Coldstream, the City of Vernon, industry, agricultural groups and the public (see Appendix 1 for a complete list of participants). The terms of reference for the STAC were adopted by the RDNO Board (Appendix 2) and a Kick-off meeting was held in June 2013 at the District of Coldstream office. Minutes and agendas for the STAC are provided in Appendix 1. The Response Plan development has incorporated stakeholders, and District of Coldstream staff feedback. Following Interior Health’s (IH) acceptance of the Response Plan, the STAC will meet semi-annually to review action plans, progress and source protection initiatives. The purpose of these meetings will be to determine available options to address risks, identify gaps in source water protection and any emerging risks that should be included in the Response Plan. 6. Kalamalka Lake Intake Source Assessment Response Plan The Response Plan provides an outline of the risks identified in the Assessment with the goals to reduce the risk, recommended actions, summary of actions completed, responsible parties, and status. GVW provides financial support, staff time, and other in-kind support to help protect Kalamalka Lake and enhance water quality. Efforts are also required by other organizations and agencies to assist GVW in this endeavor as many actions required are outside of the scope of GVW authority. A collaborative approach with all stakeholders provides the best prospect of success to reduce or eliminate environmental impacts from both point and non-point sources. Implementation strategies within the Response Plan are focused into the following areas or programs: • The Intake • The Intake Protection Zone • The Watershed Protection Program • Public Education • Emergency Response Table 3 provides a detailed summary of the Response Plan while the following provides more detail for the strategies proposed for high priority initiatives. Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road 9 Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Page 64 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Intake March 2017 Assessment Response Plan 6.1 Improve Current 20 metre North Kalamalka Intake The Assessment notes GVW’s Kalamalka Lake Pump station is located on Westkal Road where water is pumped from an intake pipe that extends 252 metres out from the station at a depth of 20 metres, (2011). In 2016, GVW extended the intake pipe 72 metres into the lake and two new intake screens were installed to provide a 3 meter clearance (instead of 0.6 meters) from the lake bottom with a goal to improve raw water quality. The extension of the intake pipe was required to maintain a 20 meter intake depth. The Kalamalka Lake Water Quality Study (2004 - 2015) provided further information needed to predict water quality benefits of extending the intake beyond the current 20 metres to a depth of 30 or 40 metres. Through the master water planning process, the costs and benefits of extending the North Kalamalka Lake intake were reviewed in context with the proposed filtration and/or filtration exclusion qualification criteria. The results did not support an option to extend the intake to a deeper depth at this time. 6.2 The Intake Protection Zone (IPZ) Through research and observations of water currents within the north arm of Kalamalka Lake, the Assessment delineated three geographic zones where contaminants in the lake could reach the intake within 2 hours under three different climatic conditions. The identified zones are currently collectively referred to as the Intake Protection Zone (IPZ) (Figure 1). The IPZ is of concern to GVW because contaminants within this area have the greatest potential to impact water quality by entering the distribution system with minimal dilution (Larratt, 2011) and minimal time for GVW operations to react. The Kalamalka Lake IPZ is vulnerable to contamination from urban and rural land uses and activities. Along with multiple urban storm water outfalls discharging directly into the IPZ, Coldstream Creek can also deliver an “intact” plume toward the intake area with little dilution (Larratt, 2011). This plume has the potential to transport a variety of contaminants to the intake that are typically contained in agricultural and urban runoff. Activities occurring within the rainwater catchment area that drain into the IPZ are of greatest concern to GVW and have been identified as high risk and given priority (see Table 1). The Response Plan identified that attention must be given to developing strategies to reduce the risk of contaminants entering the storm drainage system and affecting the water quality at the intake. Strategies include identifying hazardous activities within the catchment areas that drain into the IPZ with the goal of reducing the risk and eliminating the hazards. This sometimes involves working within a regulatory framework of conflicting economic and social interests. GVW staff have worked with the District of Coldstream to investigate options for managing and regulating activities that occur on Kalamalka Lake and directly within the IPZ area. In response, the District of Coldstream has implemented bylaws to control and manage shoreline and off-shore activities to assist in risk reduction. Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road 10 Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Page 65 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Intake March 2017 Assessment Response Plan For example, within the District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw 1382, the District of Coldstream has established a W1 Zone that regulates activities near the shoreline; it restricts large docks, marinas, marine fueling stations and long term moorage. Through the development permitting process, provincial riparian regulations are also administered. In addition, the District of Coldstream’s Official Community Plan (OCP) (Bylaw No. 1673, 2015) identifies protection zones and measures for Kalamalka Lake. GVW will continue to work closely with the District of Coldstream and the City of Vernon planning staff to promote environmentally sustainable development and encourage other land use activities that do not create hazards to the drinking water source. Other options reviewed in an effort to regulate hazardous activities on the lake were a License of Occupation, Head Lease, Resource Management Zone, Sponsored Crown Grant, or offshore park. GVW consulted with Front Counter BC staff responsible for tenures but have found them to be limiting. The Ministry of Forests Lands Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO) advised GVW that current legislation does not provide a means for a formal application to be submitted for the purposes of protecting water resources. GVW has had limited success with pursuing opportunities that would allow municipal jurisdictions to control activities presenting risks to source water because local governments have limited jurisdiction on surface waters. GVW will continue to pursue options that can provide greater protection around the IPZ, and other areas influencing water quality within the IPZ. GVW plans to continue discussions with Front Counter BC and FLNRO in attempts to create a management area focused on protecting the drinking water source. GVW continues to investigate opportunities to assist in protecting the IPZ. In 2017, the new intake and any modifications to the IPZ will be mapped on GIS. GVW also plans to install buoys labelled as "No Anchor Area" around the intake. 6.3 Watershed Control Program Source water protection by means of a successful watershed control program is an important component of the multi-barrier approach to drinking water management. The characterization of the watershed, inventory of possible contaminants, and the recommendations within the Assessment created a foundation for a watershed control program. By working collaboratively with the District of Coldstream and other stakeholders responsible for watershed protection, GVW has taken a proactive approach to reducing the potential for source water contamination. A major component of source water protection includes a comprehensive source water monitoring program. The GVW source water quality monitoring program has expanded substantially since the Assessment was released: • GVW Water Quality Program monitors four sites along Coldstream Creek to assess water quality changes as it flows through the Coldstream valley. Parameters include bacteria, nutrients, temperature, turbidity, conductivity and pH. • GVW and the FLNRO have worked together and installed a water quality monitoring station at Kirkland Drive (near the mouth of Coldstream Creek). This site provides real- time in situ water parameters and is linked to GVW’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) so changes in turbidity, flow, pH, temperature and conductivity can provide an early warning to operations. Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road 11 Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Page 66 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Intake March 2017 Assessment Response Plan Coldstream Creek has also been a focus of a number of studies and projects including: • Coldstream Creek Water Quality Monitoring: 2008-2009 (Ministry of Environment, 2009) • Coldstream Creek Sensitive Habitat Mapping Inventory (Ecoscape, 2010) • Riparian Protection Projects - 2012 Coldstream Creek SHIM 3 and SHIM 4, Deer Creek, and King Edward FSR/Larch Creek (Coldstream Ranch) • Phase I - Coldstream Creek Water Quality Assessment, 2015 ( SPRKL, Western Water) • The Ministry of Environment has set Water Quality Objectives for Coldstream Creek. Since the Assessment was released and contact with the STAC, a number of initiatives have already been undertaken and are outlined as follows: • Through grant funding provided by the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB), GVW complete a detailed water quality study of the storm water outfalls that discharge directly into the North Arm of Kalamalka Lake. The first phase of the study took place over the fall of 2011 and spring of 2012, with the report completed in September 2012 (Summit 2012). The study results identified and prioritized the outfalls with the highest contaminant loading requiring remedial action. One limitation of this study was some of the outfalls could not be sampled because the discharge pipes were in the lake. As a follow up, GVW is assessing water quality at one of these outfalls within the IPZ (Kerr Wood Leidal 2016). • GVW and the Ministry of Environment have completed independent Bacterial Source Tracking studies using E.coli DNA to identify sources (animal, avian or human) of fecal contamination. The Ministry of Environment focussed on Coldstream Creek (2009) and GVW on the Kalamalka Lake Intake (2012). • In 2014, GVW completed a year of Giardia and Cryptosporidium monitoring to determine cyst levels at the Intake and at a possible 30 meter intake site. • GVW continues to work with OBWB to reduce risk to human health during Milfoil Rototilling activities by establishing a work window, a communication strategy between operators and procedures to turn off Kalamalka Lake when turbidity compromises UV Disinfection (GVW Water Quality Deviation Response Plan). Another key element to a successful watershed control program are the initiatives directed towards reducing the potential for contaminants to enter the drinking water source. This includes pollution prevention initiatives such as establishing the IPZ, public education, and emergency preparedness. 6.4 Public Education It is a challenge for GVW to reduce the contaminant risk from private land use activities, non-point sources of pollution or other public activities. Increasing public awareness and knowledge about source water protection helps citizens understand their connections to their drinking water source and how they can make changes to protect water quality. GVW hires seasonal water ambassadors to educate the public, at boat launches, the farmers’ market and other community events, about the GVW IPZ and activities that pose a risk to water quality, such as invasive species. In the upcoming year, GVW will inventory existing signage located at boat launches, beaches, dog parks, and other public areas where activities can affect Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road 12 Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Page 67 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Intake March 2017 Assessment Response Plan water entering the IPZ. The signs’ message and design will be updated if required and additional signage locations identified. GVW will seek financial assistance from member municipalities and the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) to enhance the signage planning initiative and attempt to provide a consistent message for all Kalamalka Lake users. Examples for education topics include: • Living by Water directed at those residents living next to or along Kalamalka Lake and Coldstream Creek, (developed by the Federation of BC Naturalists), • Riparian areas and their importance 101 (offered through Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society), • manure storage management, • storm water management, • goose and gull control mechanisms, and • the importance of cleaning up after your dog. More rigorous source control programs (e.g. bylaws and enforcement) may also become necessary as land use intensifies. GVW and other STAC members have a responsibility to ensure people living within the watershed understand how their activities and choices can influence water quality. The STAC will be encouraged to provide input and seek ideas for public education programs. Public Education initiatives will be reviewed as part of the initial STAC meeting(s) to help ensure the most value can be gained for the limited resources available. 6.5 Emergency Preparedness Protecting the health of greater Vernon’s residents and visitors is of primary importance to GVW. There are many hazardous high risk activities within the Kalamalka Lake catchment area that have been identified in the Assessment and are being addressed by programs to reduce risk. However, there are many activities that can cause a sudden hazard by spilling into our waterways and draining to the GVW intake. These include accidentals spills along Hwy 6, Hwy 97 and the railway, overtopping of above ground bulk gas and fuel storage facilities, spills from pesticide and fertilizer storage facilities, or overtopping of agriculture lagoons or sewage lift stations. High concentration fecal or chemical loading into the drainage ways can also occur from extreme weather events causing runoff from agricultural, industrial, and residential land use. Possible contaminants include manure, fertilizers, pesticides, chemicals, or fire retardants from recent fire suppression activity. To prepare for the unexpected events, GVW maintains an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) that follows the standards of the BC Emergency Response Management System. The plan is reviewed by staff on an annual basis to ensure emergency contact lists and procedures are up to date. The plan also considers several emergency scenarios and provides steps to follow, approved protocols, agencies to notify, and public notification procedures. When an environmental emergency or spill occurs, GVW is largely dependent on others to respond to emergencies with the appropriate resources. In British Columbia, the party responsible for the spill is required to take all reasonable measures to contain and stop the release and notify provincial authorities. GVW is highly reliant on others for notification, emergency response, and environmental clean-up activities. Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road 13 Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Page 68 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Intake March 2017 Assessment Response Plan If notified about an environmental emergency, GVW has the option to turn off the Kalamalka Lake intake, and supply customers with water from the Duteau Creek Water source. GVW operations staff would need time to respond and complete the necessary procedures to abate the environmental emergency. If the loss of source due to contamination occurs during the growing season, water to GVW’s agricultural customers could be reduced or interrupted to provide for basic domestic needs. If the loss of water source occurs for an extended period of time, the potential economic losses to the agricultural community and to tourism could be extremely damaging to the community; therefore, it is in everyone’s best interest to avoid a spill. Effective emergency response requires teamwork among governments, industry, communities and local organizations. These partnerships are best formed during non-emergency periods. GVW plans to seek opportunities that will aid in spill prevention such as public education and enforcement of existing regulations (e.g.: Observe, Record and Report). To further communication efforts during the event of a spill, GVW hosted an Interagency Response and Communication meeting in November 2016. Staff from IH, the Ministry of Environment and the RDNO were in attendance. A decision tree was provided by IH for events that affect drinking water. A follow up meeting is planned for May 2017 to further solidify the communication process. In 2017, GVW will complete vulnerability mapping that encompasses the Kalamalka Watershed. This tool will be provided to IH, the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Transportation, municipal partners and RDNO staff and will assist in identifying possible risks and pathways of a major emergency event to assist in spill response. GVW has contacted the local emergency teams and found there are currently no spill kits readily available for deployment in the event of a sizable spill. GVW will consider this within the ERP update and develop instructions for staff, operators and the public for spill response procedures and contacts. This will also include ERP training to staff on procedures developed for spill response and reporting. 7. Response Plan Summary In Table 3 GVW has developed a summary of the Response Plan in a detailed matrix. Table 3, is used to document tasks, in detail, undertaken since the report was completed, as well as contributing factors, responsibilities, timelines if warranted, GVW commitment, STAC comments and suggestions. The table is intended to be a living document that will continue to address new hazards and responses as they are identified and removal of old hazards and responses when they are no longer applicable. Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road 14 Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Page 69 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Table 3 North Kalamalka Intake Assessment Response Plan Risk Reference # Goals to Reduce Risk Recommendations and Actions Actions to date Responsible Party Status Table 1 & 2 Goal: Greater protection from sediment 1. Improve current 20 m N-Kal intake to reduce turbidity and pathogen re-suspension. The options include extending the current intake 100 m out and raising it 3 m or flexing the and pathogen re-suspension. current pipe to achieve the recommended clearance. 1.1 Completed in 2016 1.1 Lift intake from 0.6 to 3 meters from lake bottom Cost effectiveness looked at in MWP and through Engineering Capital Project planning 2, 3, 22, 24, 1.2 Completed --Capital Project. 1 Long shore current transport of 1.2 The cost-effectiveness can be determined option October 2016, Intake lifted to 3 meters off lake bottom and extended 72 meters in Greater Vernon Water (RDNO) Risk: 25, 42 1.3 Adopted into maintenance contaminants, resuspension of E.coli in 1.3 When divers clear the intake screens, they could recover some of the material they clean off length.Intake maintained at 20 m depth but now 323 meters in length. Two New screens program sediment under intake. the screens for testing, measure the clearance and photograph the intake. installed, replaced singular screen. Goal: Cost Benefit - Extending intake 2. Selection of best possible gain in water quality for the expenditure between intake Completed one full year of sampling at 20, 30, 35, 40 , and 47 metres in 2011. Depth deeper into the lake or expanding Water extension and expanding the Water Treatment Plant samples continued May -October 2012 - 2016. 47 metre location removed from 2014 Treatment Plant. sampling. 2.1 Completed 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, Through the master water planning process, GVW has reviewed the cost-effectiveness of 2 2.1 Under GVW’s guidance, one full year of detailed sampling twice monthly at 0, 20m, 30m, Greater Vernon Water (RDNO) 2.2 Master Water Plan Update Impact from Coldstream Creek 9, 10, 13, 18 North Kal Lake intake improvements in context with proposed filtration and/or filtration Risk: 40m, and 47m Review in 2016 and other inflows of contaminants via 2.2 GVW could complete a cost benefit analysis on intake extension to 30 m or to 40 m based exclusion qualification criteria. stormwater, sewage lift stations, on all available studies transportation routes. Goal: Establish an Intake Protection 3. Increased source protection by pre-empting or placing limits on future developments GVW has investigated available options to manage and regulate activities occurring within Zone (IPZ) (e.g. marinas, house boat moorage) and also public education, spill prevention. areas that can impact the IPZ. District of Coldstream Bylaw No. 1673, 2015 Official Community Plan (OCP) identifies protection zone. DoC Zoning Bylaw 1382, the district has Risk: Two hours has been set as the 3.1 DoC and GVW investigate applying to Front Counter BC for either a License of Occupation established a W1 Zone that that regulates activities near the shoreline. minimum amount of time needed for (or head-lease) or a License for Community Purposes over the Intake Protection Zone 3.1 IPZ is recognized in the District of Coldstream OCP (Section operators of the water treatment plant to 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 3.2 A letter outlining the IPZ area and its purpose/importance could be submitted to Front GVW has contacted Front Counter BC and as been referred to staff responsible for tenures. District of Coldstream, Greater 3 16.6.3), react to a contamination concern. 10, 12, 13, 15 Counter BC with a formal request that any application to Front Counter BC within the IPZ be GVW staff have discussed available options, and found them to be limited. GVW was Vernon Water (RDNO) forwarded to RDNO and DoC for comment, regardless of the license application outcome. advised by FLNRO staff that current legislation does not provide a means for an application Bylaw 1382 W1 Zone to be submitted for the purposes of protecting water resources. GVW would need to find 3.2 . On-going other reasons to apply that may provide an associated benefit. Review with DoC the options that will provide for municipal regulation of activities where there Page 70 of 101 is a risk to drinking water source. Goal: Prevent contaminants from 4. Storm water outfall improvements GVW has met and discussed the item with the Engineering Group at DoC. BMP can be reaching IPZ implemented as a condition of development as so far as permitted by the Local Government 4.1 RDNO to support DoC to develop BMP’s for the 1/100 year flood at new developments. The Act. Risk: Stormwater release directly to volume carried by new storm water outfalls that would discharge within the intake protection GVW has met with DoC planning staff and reviewed proposed development activity that lake zone to be minimized or eliminated by on-site storm water management. BMPs may include contributes to the IPZ. DoC Council policy is to Review stormwater management soak-away zones, detention ponds, rain gardens etc. policies/regulations to minimize potential contamination of the water supply; (OCP Section 4.2 RDNO with co-operation of DoC could implement a monitoring plan for existing storm water 16.6.5 - review stormwater policies and 16.8.11 -Require all developments to provide a major outfalls to include first flush, mid, and late sampling of storm events for at least one year for at drainage route for the safe conveyance ofthe 1-in-100-year rainfall event.) 9, 10, 14, 15, least: Cl to monitor for salt; nitrate to monitor for nutrients and E. coli to monitor for fecal OBWB Grants- GVW retained Summit Environmental Consultants in August of 2011 to District of Coldstream, Greater 4.1 On- going 4 18 contamination. The data can be used to rank the threat posed to the intake. complete a detailed water quality study of the of the storm water outfalls that discharge Vernon Water (RDNO) 4.2 Completed directly into the North Arm of Kalamalka Lake, study completed in Sept 2012 - identified the stormwater outfalls most at risk to IPZ. GVW retained KWL in August 2015 through an OBWB grant phase 2. Capture zones were delinated and mapped on storm drains on north west side of Kal Lake. Remediation and reclamation options were outlined in report. In Jan 2017 - these options were discussed with RDNO Trails and DOC. Goal: Increased source protection by 5. Bylaw to prohibit multi-slip marinas within the IPZ DoC has zoning ability, but some items fall under navigable water act. pre-empting future marina development Municipality has control over more permanent moorage and spill prevention 5.1 RDNO should encourage and assist DoC and CoV to draft a bylaw to specifically prohibit DoC has created a W1 Zone (area 250 feet from shore from 12904 Kinlock to 7607 Westkal). multi-slip marinas within the IPZ, particularly those designed for power boats and houseboats, - no overnight moorage currently permitted within W1 Zone. Risk: Hydrocarbon, PAH, chemical, that could be incorporated into the DoC or CoV bylaws. - any proposed marina would have to comply with W1 Zoning rules. Fueling facilities are sewage and garbage 5.2 RDNO should encourage and assist DoC and CoV in notifying the development community currently prohibited within the W1 Zone. so they can devise alternates such as boat storage warehouses and valet service. Current bylaw imposes some restrictions. Dock sizes are already restricted. May be risk of larger docks constructed for multifamily zones. District of Coldstream, Greater 5.1 On-going 5 11, 12 Resort Commercial Zone (C7 Zone) already exists at the DoC The zone is the primary Vernon Water (RDNO) 5.2 On-going commercial zone within the immediate area surrounding the lake the IPZ. The bylaw currently restricts forms of commercial land use within the foreshore are of the IPZ. the C7 Zone currently restricts rentals of motorized watercraft and only allows business to rent non- motorized watercraft. RDNO Planning and District of Coldstream provide GVW with Provincial referrals on future Marina and dock expansions Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Table 3 North Kalamalka Intake Assessment Response Plan Risk Reference # Goals to Reduce Risk Recommendations and Actions Actions to date Responsible Party Status Table 1 & 2 Goal : Significantly improved water 6. Watershed control program The DoC is moving forward with implementation of recommendations within the SHIM quality entering North Arm and at intake; Assessment. Projects include construction of wetland and bioswale adjacent to Coldstream supports Filtration Exclusion 6.1 RDNO to continue to encourage DoC to to carry out the recommendations of the Ecoscape Creek, replanting of riparian area impacted by cattle. SHIM report on Coldstream Creek that improve water quality. The report recommendations are SHIM work completed in the Coldstream Ranch - GVW worked with Coldstream Ranch to Risk: Contaminants entering lake from aimed at enhancing natural habitats which assist the goal of the IHA directed watershed control plant vegetation around a riparian area previously impacted by cattle. Land owned by DoC. urban and agriculture land use, program. Emergency response plan for Coldstream Ranch Lagoon - IH infrastructure and run-off 6.2 RDNO should encourage DoC to (and MoE) develop a storm water monitoring program that Watershed clean up - Vernon Off-Road Motorcycle Club participated in clean-up activities. includes agricultural land runoff that reaches the Coldstream storm drain system and the GVW covers landfill fee. stormwater ditches in Lavington. Greater Vernon Water provided in-kind support to DoC for a wetland project undertaken near 6.3 RDNO and DoC could request assistance from the Regional Drinking Water Team on School Road in Lavington. DoC retained consultants for design and construction of the District of Coldstream, Greater 6.1 Completed and some on-going watershed issues on Crown land where they have no formal jurisdiction. wetland.Completed in 2016. Vernon Water (RDNO) projects 1, 3, 5, 7, 18, Ministry of Forest Lands, 6.2 Completed and ongoing work 6 6.4 A ground water monitoring program using existing wells and monitoring wells would answer Western Water (contracted by SPKL) has completed Phase 1 and 2 monitoring the length of 39 several outstanding questions on nutrient sources to Coldstream Creek. Coldstream Creek and identified priority sites with land use and drainage issues. Natural Resources 6.3 On-going work with FLNRO 6.5 DoC and RDNO could develop specific objectives and deliverables for managing fecal GVW/ WQ has 3 monitoring sites on Coldstream Creek for watershed water quality changes, Ministry of Environment 6.4 Ministry of Environment contamination from Coldstream Creek with guidance from IHA. This should probably focus on plus a water quality monitoring station ( online) at Kirkland. 6.5 On-going establishing/maintaining functional riparian buffers and minimizing direct inputs (e.g. storm Ground water quality monitoring the responsibility of the Province of BC water; animal access points). Ministry of Environment has completed Water Quality Objectives for Coldstream Creek In the Fall of 2013 and Fall of 2014, GVW staff organized and facilitated stakeholder planning group meetings attended by representatives for CoV, MoE, IH, MoA, MoE (4), SPRKL, DoC (3), DoLC, MFLNRO, RDNO (3) and a Meeting Facilitator. In the spring of 2017 the TAC will be invited to view the process on this Response Plan. Goal : Increased source protection 7.Bylaw to protect Kalamalka Lake foreshore GVW has met with Coldstream Planning Staff and reviewed implementation strategy with recommendations of the Kal Lake Assessment report. Page 71 of 101 Risk: Contaminants entering lake from 7.1 The DoC land use planning department could use other foreshore policies and BMP’s to DoC has approved a W1 water zone to define the use of foreshore. properties and activities adjacent , near draft enforceable (no-build, no-disturb) set-backs from the high water mark, recognizing the The W1 Zone (Recreational Water Use and Moorage Zone) applies to an area 75 metres and on the lake limitations of DoC’s jurisdiction from shore from around the perimeter of the North Arm from 12904 Kinloch Rd. to 7607 Westkal Road. The bylaw places limitations on waterfront development, recreational water use and moorage. The DoC recently established a Development Permit area that includes the Kal Lake District of Coldstream, Greater 7 12, 13, 14 7.1 Completed - implementation Foreshore, Kalavista Lagoon, and all surface drainages and tributaries to Coldstream Creek Vernon Water (RDNO) and Kal Lake. A special Development Permit must be acquired for all development and building applications within the District. and assurances are made to ensure provincial riparian development standards form part of development approvals. The DoC has identified that many lakefront property owners have retaining walls and other erosion control features without authorization. District of Coldstream OCP Section 16 Goal: Better voluntary control of 8 Public education GVW has hired seasonal water ambassadors for placement at boat launches during the contaminants to Kalamalka Lake summer to increase public awareness of the IPZ and watch for activities that pose a risk to Prevent contaminants from reaching IPZ 8.1 RDNO to provide public education through boat launch signage of the IPZ, including water quality such as invasive species. Boaters made aware of Drinking water source encouraging off-water refueling and providing who-to-call after a spill would be beneficial at boat protection. Risk: Hydrocarbon, PAH, chemical, launches. In 2015 a survey was developed and distributed with questions about water pesticides, sewage, animal feces and 8.2 Public education through open houses, targeted mailings and other initiatives stewardship.Outcome not applicable due to low numbers. garbage encourage responsible public behavior. For example, a directed mailer to shoreline owners could GVW has provided support to the "Yellow Fish" program with Allan Brooks Center. Looking at 8.1 Completed Greater Vernon Water, RDNO, 8.2 On -going 8 12, 13, 15, 17 highlight their rights, ownership and responsibility, and explain best practices to protect the lake. options for a glass of water stencil, delinating capture zones in communities to stormwater. Mailers to subdivisions with storm water entering the North Arm could explain where their storm Continue to work with Park staff on the importance of Dog feces management and Bylaws to District of Coldstream 8.3 On- going - working with Park water goes in relation to the intake and how to improve storm water quality. enforce pickup. staff and RDNO Parks 8.3 RDNO should ensure that dog feces collection bags continue to be provided, and continue Communicate with the Rail Trail task team and support strategies that meet the goals and education for dog-owners regarding the costs of not collecting dog feces in DoC/RDNO parks. risk reductions of this response plan. This initiative can improve storm water quality and could be implemented here. Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Table 3 North Kalamalka Intake Assessment Response Plan Risk Reference # Goals to Reduce Risk Recommendations and Actions Actions to date Responsible Party Status Table 1 & 2 Goal: Knowledge of changes to aid 9. Annual overview of changes to North Arm, Kalamalka Lake The Okanagan Conservation Collaborative Program, with support of local, provincial, and planning, processing applications and federal governments, initiated a process to document the current condition of the foreshore. compliance 9.1 RDNO with DoC assistance and/or a FIM consultant could prepare a date-stamped video Foreshore Inventory Mapping (using GIS) has been completed on Kalamalka Lake, and GIS survey of the North Arm from a boat to provide a permanent record of shoreline change. This has been used to record and facilitate identification of high, medium and low categories of Risk: Land Use changes and impacts to recommendation will capture any modifications made without permits and identify those with the aquatic values using an Aquatic Habitat Index. Water Quality potential to incrementally degrade water quality in the North Arm. Keyfindings of the FIM report for Kalamalka Lake are as follows: It is estimated that 53.7% of the shoreline has a high level of impact which accounts for 25.0 km of shoreline. The most predominant land use around the lake was natural area parks (28%), followed by transportation (23.3 %). Single family areas were the third most commonly observed land use type, accounting for 22.3% of the shoreline; RDNO, District of Coldstream, 13, 15, 17, 23, Stream confluences were the most rare shore type around the Kalamalka Lake, accounting 9.1 Completed, 2010 (FIM), 2012 9 Greater Vernon Water, 44 for only 2.3 % of the shoreline length. The most predominant shore types (AHI ) + On-going around the lake are Gravel beaches and rocky shores, which account for about 45% and OBWB, 27% of the shoreline length respectively. Docks were the most common modification observed, with a total of 360 structures recorded. Retaining walls were the next most common modification, with a total of 213 separate structures stretching over an estimated 7 km (15%) of the shoreline. There were a total of 11 boat launches and 9 marinas with over 6 slips; and Substrate modification was observed on 40% of the shore length and was most commonly associated with retaining walls, transportation land uses, and beach grooming. Goal : Preventing pathogen and other 10. Clean-up preparedness for a petroleum hydrocarbon or sewage spill GVW will review spill clean-up kit availability and ensure first responders are well equipped to contamination within IPZ avoid contamination of the IPZ where possible. This may include securing a location for spill 10.1 GVW with assistance from DoC and Parks co-operate to provide a clean-up kit for a kit materials. GVW will add potential sources of contamination (lift stations, bulk fueling, Page 72 of 101 Risk: Sewage Lift Stations, sewer main petroleum hydrocarbon (gas/oil etc.) spill into Kalamalka Lake Spills should be reported and manure lagoons) to GIS mapping as data becomes available.. Discussion with MOE, CoV, breaks, Motorboat chemical, septic, cleaned up in accordance with the Spill Reporting Regulation (B.C. Reg.263/90). DoC and Protective services on spill kits and locations garbage, hydrocarbons 10.2 RDNO could outline their concerns about risks to drinking water quality identified in this GVW will seek funding toward a Hazard, Risk, and Vulnerability Assessment to assess the Ministry of Transportation, report and ensure that the local HAZMAT team are equipped and trained to handle lake spills possible risks of a major event occurrence, and available spill response resources.Could spill 10.1 On - going 6, 11, 12, 14, Ministry of Environment,PEP, 10 from all possible sources, particularly within the IPZ. kits be stored with the CoV Fire Department or Search and Rescues, and at the major boat 10.2 On-going 18 IH, Greater Vernon Water, 10.3 RDNO may wish to consider encouraging non-motorized recreation by planning facilities launches (Kekuli Bay, Kalavista). 10.3 On-going that promote sailing, kayaking, canoeing, all of which have far less potential to impact intake Build into GVW Emergency Response Plan - spill reponse. Interagency meeting held on Nov RDNO water quality than motorized watercraft. 28, 2016 to build strong communication protocol. Boat Capacity Study taking place in 2016-2017 to determine recommendation on motorized boating impacts on water quality Goal: Provide basis for decision on 11. Study effects of Kalavista (Lost) Lagoon on North Arm, Kalamalka Lake The DoC owns the land under the lagoon, and manages lagoon operations and planning lagoon modifications functions. 11.1 RDNO with help from proponents could hire a consultant to study impacts on lake/intake GVW is committed to the preservation of the high water quality in Kalamalka Lake. Possible Risk: within IPZ , resuspension of from flushing or dredging of Kalavista Lagoon. Pathogen assessment will be essential prior to management strategies for the lagoon include: pathogen and sediment, stormwater flushing. (1.) be managed as natural habitat or wetland, where the shoreline and littoral areas are plume, land use The impacts of additional stormwater inflows could also be determined. considered an extension of lakeshore riparian with 15 metre no-disturb setback, and the shoreline be re-established with natural vegetation. 11.1 On- going - 11 4, 7, 9, 10, 13 District of Coldstream (2.) be considered for intercepting and treating storm water from the DoC storm water aeration installed catchment system, (3.) until such time as stormwater inflow can be increased, is provided with mechanical aeration to avoid development of anaerobic microorganisms. (4.) if used as a public launching area for non motorized watercraft, the launch point should be designed with controlled entry and egress with low impact to the littoral zone. Goal: Preventing pathogen 12. Discourage waterfowl and gulls on public beaches Kal Beach has daily garbage pick-up and a weekly general litter clean-up. contamination within IPZ Surf Rake Cleaning occurs two times monthly water testing completed by parks staff weekly 12.1 Erect signage discouraging waterfowl feeding in three locations. By Alexander’s, South Side of Pier, and the North Side of Pier. Risk: Elevated fecal loading as numbers 12.2 Daily garbage pick-up from the beach and parking lots will help limit waterfowl feces The Okanagan Valley Goose Management Program continues its annual egg addling 12.1 On-going 12.2 Complete increase 2, 4, 17, 18, contamination of the public beaches adjacent to the intake program. The program has prevented the exponential increase of the non-migratory resident District of Coldstream, RDNO, 12 12.3 On-going 19, 43 12.3 Providing barriers to prevent walk-on goose access to docks is important. goose population in the Okanagan. Discussion with DoC and RDNO Parks for a budget for Greater Vernon Water 12.4 RDNO could continue to support the Okanagan Goose Management Program that Goose adling and Goose Control on Beaches and in parsk such as the Lagoon, Soveriegn, 12.4 On-going successfully implements an addling program. Coldstream Creek and Kal Beach. Discuss Gull control at GVRD Landfill with RDNO. Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Table 3 North Kalamalka Intake Assessment Response Plan Risk Reference # Goals to Reduce Risk Recommendations and Actions Actions to date Responsible Party Status Table 1 & 2 Goal: Better risk abatement with 13. Discussions with railway on potentially hazardous goods they transport GVW Greater Vernon Water will continue to assess vulnerability CN Rail concerning what knowledge of goods hauled and cars they carry on the line paralleling Kalamalka Lake / Coldstream Creek. sided along the North Arm 13.1 GVW and DoC could open discussions with CN Rail concerning what they carry on the line Currently, their emergency response plan is to call the local Hazmat Team. paralleling Kalamalka Lake shoreline within 30 m. Currently, their emergency response plan is to Message sent to Transport Canada May 15, 2014 Risk: Chemical spill call the local Hazmat Team. June 12/2014 - Transport Canada TDG Division representative returned call- Pointed to 13.2 GVW and DoC can question the practice of siding chemical cars for extended periods Protective Directive #32, Noted that TC spoke to representative of CN. 13.1 On-going 13 14, 35 beside Kalamalka Lake should be reviewed. RDNO and DoC could formally request that no 2017- Since the Assessment the the railway along the west side of the lake has been GVW, CN chemical cars be stored (sided) near the lake, particularly along the North Arm removed (rails and ties) GVW will request that the trail portion along the North Arm of 13.2 On-going Kalamalka Lake be developed in a manor that protects (reduces risk to) water quality within the North Arm. GVW will support re-establishment of natural habitat along the shoreline. Continue to review identified risks with CN as railway runs east to Lavington ( North side of lake and close to Coldstream creek) GVW source water protection staff have met with RDNO Solid Waste staff and reviewed a Goal: Better understanding of source 14. Collaboration with City of Vernon reclaimed water and RDNO landfill protection and supports deferral recent environmental impact study and current environmental sampling program. application 14.1 GVW water quality manager could meet annually with the manager of the reclaimed water A report on any changes to water quality or spills should be forwarded to GVW. Reporting program and the solid waste manager to review on-going environmental programs, protection should be formal. 5, 16, 19, 27, 2015 Vernon Water Reclamation results were provided to GVW. GVRDF report is available GVW, GVRDF, COV/ VWRC, 14.1 Complete 14 Risk: Contamination from overland and measures and monitoring results. Data collected from monitoring wells on both the landfill and subsurface leaching at these facilities 37, 43 the MacKay Reservoir subsurface drainage could be reported annually to the GVW water on-line at www.rdno.ca. Request to both facilities for ERP to contact RDNO/ GVW so MOTH 14.2 On-going manager. Spills (if any) should be reported. operators can assess if the intake should be shut down in the case of overland flow, dam 14.2 Recommendations regarding further protection work (if required) and bringing in MoTH can breach. be discussed and developed at an annual meeting. Goal: Maintaining and improving 15. Basin-wide issue partners Since the late 1990's the District of Lake Country , RDNO/ GVW, MOE have collabratively Kalamalka Lake water quality through worked togther on a Water Quality Study of Kalamalka Lake with Larratt Aquatic. Annual Page 73 of 101 agency co-ordination. 15.1 Reports and possibly meetings/presentations could be co-coordinate by the OBWB whose reports available Kalamalka Lake Boat Capacity Study in 2016/17 - RDCO, Lake Country mandate includes facilitating integrated management of the Kalamalka Lake watershed. These and GVW Risk: Contamination from septic, sewer meetings should improve communication and reduce duplication of effort. OBWB - WSC Renee Clark member. In 2017/18 Source Protection Committee, will develop main spills, residental and agriculture valley wide source protection strategies. land use. Introduction of invasive GVW worked with MFLNRO to set up Water Quality sample station at Kirkand Rd and OBWB, GVW, RDNO, DoC, 15 28, 29, 36, 39 15.1 On-going species. Coldstream Creek CoV, DLC Okanagan Goose Management Program - Annual reports available. DoC and GVW working on a budget to apply to this work. Support SPRKL on their efforts to keep "Kal Lake Blue", including summer staff sampling and data entry. Support the 'DON'T MOVE A MUSSEL"Campaign, including summer staff boat launch presence and public information. Goal: Minimize the frequency of water 16. Timing of rototilling for milfoil control Working with the OBWB staff - communication of where and when rototiller is in the quality advisories in the winter, possibly northend of lake. A response plan has been developed to assess turbidity and UV by roto-tilling during freshet 16.1 The impact of the milfoil roto-tilling on the N-Kal intake turbidity and UV transmissivity is transmissivity which includes shutting down the Kal intake if needed. 16 2, 3, 25 under investigation and OBWB and GVW could co-ordinate the monitoring. OBWB, GVW 16.1 Completed + on-going annual Risk: Long- shore current transport, re- 16.2 The milfoil roto-tilling will be targeted in the Bacterial Source Tracking study, currently suspension of sediment and pathogens underway with funding assistance from OBWB. Goal: Kalamalka Protected Area has a 17. Maintain Kalamalka Protected Area Recognize Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park located on the boundary of the District of key role in the preservation of surface Coldstream 17.1 Not completed as Kal Park is and ground water input quality into 17.1 RDNO, DoC and Vernon could petition the Province to maintain its status as a natural park Support WQ studies related to the park and development on adjacent lands that may affect not within IPZ, but will support Kalamalka Lake along its length in perpetuity and to encourage a zero-tolerance policy to recreational or land development long term water quality 29, 30, 34, 36, initiatives that support and protect 17 . activities within its boundaries that have the potential to adversely impact water quality. Friends of Kal Park stakeholder in TAC. Park Staff to be included in TAC invite BC Parks, GVW, RDNO, DoC 37 Water Quality Risk: Residential development, septic 17.2 All Park regulations pertaining to aquatic protection should be vigorously enforced by Park’s fields,transportation spills, road staff. 17.2 On-going development Goal: Determines intake-land use 18. Mapping of Kalamalka Lake GVW has developed a GIS database specifically for Kal Lake Watershed Source Protection conflicts; faster emergency responses initiatives. Data sets have been developed and are continually updated as information 18.1 RDNO could incorporate source water protection objectives into their current GIS systems becomes available. GIS data used to complete water source protection studies, such as SHIM mapping, storm outfall monitoring, Storm outfall capture zones on west side of Kal Risk: Storm water pathogens, Hwy 97 or 10, 13, 14, 15, and continue to update the GIS system as studies and information becomes available. 18 Lake, sample site locations in Coldstream Creek WQ study (SPRKL) and foreshore inventory GVW 18.1 On-going railway spill, inundation area, leachate 16, 18 Discussions with GIS staff could be initiated to determine what types of information should be ponds, manure lagoons entered into GIS, identify data gaps and enter data relevant to regional emergency response. have been acquired by GVW and added to GIS. Vulnerability Mapping of Kalamalka Lake Watershed including Coldstream Creek will take place in 2017 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Table 3 North Kalamalka Intake Assessment Response Plan Risk Reference # Goals to Reduce Risk Recommendations and Actions Actions to date Responsible Party Status Table 1 & 2 Goal: Faster warning of algae blooms 19. Information exchange Kal Lake notification is set up for Sensitive facilities and customers. and turbidity spikes Cynobacteria bloom - Emergency Response Plans includes contact of sensitive facilities and 19.1 Exchange GVW turbidity data for Okanagan Springs Brewery ATP data on Kal Lk water. customers. 19 20, 21, 40, 41 GVW 19.1 Complete + annual update Risk: Cynobacteria blooms, alagae GVWs SCADA turbidity would provide the Brewery with useful information at no charge and blooms their ATP data would likewise provide data on the amount of algae in the water at no cost to GVW. Page 74 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Intake March 2017 Assessment Response Plan References Bylaw No. 1673, 2015 District Of Coldstream, A Bylaw to Establish an Official Community Plan For the District of Coldstream https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/31939/Official %20Community%20Plan%20Bylaw%20No.%201673%20with%20maps%20(.pdf?handle=C D19E40D65DF499C8C623722001E0037 Bylaw No. 1382 Section 902, District Of Coldstream, Zoning W.1 Recreational Water Use and Moorage Zone https://coldstream.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/1984?preview=2054 Coldstream Ranch 2012. Riparian Protection Projects - 2012 Coldstream Creek SHIM 3 and SHIM 4, Deer Creek, and King Edward FSR/Larch Creek Ecoscape Environmental Consultants Ltd. 2010. Coldstream Creek Sensitive Habitat Mapping Inventory Ecoscape Environmental Consultants Ltd. 2010. Foreshore inventory and mapping, Kalamalka & Wood Lakes. March 2010 Ecoscape Environmental Consultants Ltd. 2012. Aquatic Habitat Index, Kalamalka Lake November 2012 Kerr Wood Leidal Consulting Engineers 2016. Kalamalka Lake Stormwater Reclamation January 2016 Larratt Aquatic 2015. Kalamalka Lake Water Quality Study, Microflora, Water Chemistry & Thermal Profiles. June 2016 Larratt Aquatics 2011 Source Assessment of the Regional District of North Okanagan - Greater Vernon Water Utility North Kalamalka Lake Intake. September 9, 2011 Regional District of North Okanagan, Greater Vernon Water 2012. Kalamalka Lake Intake Bacterial Source Tracking 2012. Regional District of North Okanagan, 2016. Water Quality Deviation Response and Notification Plan. June 22, 2016 Summit Environmental Consultants Ltd. 2012. Kalamalka Lake Storm Outfall Sampling: Fall 2011-2012. September 2012 Ministry of Environment, Environmental Protection Division, Penticton, July 2009 Coldstream Creek Water Quality Monitoring: 2008-2009 Ministry of Environment, Jensen, Ernest Victor, Water Quality Assessment and Objectives for Coldstream Creek, Technical Report, June 2015 Source Protection Plans for the Halton Region and the Hamilton Region Source Protection Area Version 3.2 July 24, 2015 www.protectingwater.ca Western Water Associates Ltd. 2015 Phase I - Coldstream Creek Water Quality Assessment, Coldstream, B.C. November 30, 2015 Citation Regional District of North Okanagan – Greater Vernon Water (2017, January). North Kalamalka Lake Intake Assessment Response Plan. Prepared by John Bartell, Water Source Protection Coordinator; and Renee Clark, Water Quality Manager. Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road 16 Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Page 75 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Intake March 2017 Assessment Response Plan APPENDIX 1: STAC Participants, Meeting Agendas and Minutes Page 76 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN NORTH KALAMALKA LAKE WATER SOURCE INTAKE PROTECTION PLANNING TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 8:30 am – 3:30 pm LOCATION: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM MUNICIPAL HALL 9901 KALAMALKA LAKE ROAD AGENDA A. 8:30am - 9:00am Welcome and Introductions - Renee / John will provide opening comments and a brief overview of the meetings purpose and goals Round Table Introductions - Opportunity for participants to introduce themselves and identify their role within their organization B. 9:00am - 10:00am Presentation Renee / John - Kal Lake Source Assessment and Recommendations - Kalamalka Lake Watershed Assessment - Overview of the recommendations for Source Assessment - Review identified risks to drinking water source - Identified barriers and opportunities to manage and limit hazard exposure - Review proposed Intake Protection Zone (IPZ) - SHIM Mapping Study and Report Recommendations (Michelle Austin, DoC) COFFEE BREAK – 10:00am – 10:30am (Refreshments provided) C. 10:30-12:00 Roundtable Discussion and Analysis of Source Protection Recommendations Facilitated Session to Review - RDNO Planning Process, Response Alternatives - Understanding Roles and Responsibilities with Protecting Water Quality - Define of Key Stakeholders that can aid in implementing recommendations - Communication Structure – Planning, Emergency Response - Setting future goals and priorities - Identification of key individuals and introduce Terms of Reference to develop Stakeholder Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) for North Kalamalka Water Source Protection Planning LUNCH - 12:00pm - 1:00pm (Lunch provided) Page 77 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Kalamalka Lake Source Protection Planning Meeting Agenda - 2 - D. 1:00pm - 3:00pm Facilitated Discussion - Identification of Action Items Required to Address Source Protection Recommendations Goal – Development of Basic Action Plan and Identification of Opportunities Identify and review major and minor action items and other initiatives to address key recommendations - Set Priorities - Estimate Timeline - Identify Responsibilities - Estimate Cost and Review Budget Implications - Identify Opportunities for Streamlining Process - Other related items for discussion (open to all meeting participants) E. 3:00pm – 3:30pm – Other Items - Final Discussions & Wrap Up - Facilitator to provide overview of meeting, and identify accomplishments - Set meeting date for STAC - fall 2013 F. 3:30pm - ADJOURNMENT Page 78 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN Minutes of the meeting for NORTH KALAMALKA LAKE WATER SOURCE INTAKE PROTECTION PLANNING COMMITTEE held in the Council Chambers at the District of Coldstream on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Attendees: Brooke Marshall City of Vernon (CoV) Erik Lachmuth Ministry of Environment (MoE) Gordon Moseley Interior Health (IH) Greg Tegart Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) Kandis Lipsett Ministry of Environment (MoE) Maria Besso Society for the Protection of Kalamalka Lake (SPRKL) Michelle Austin District of Coldstream (DoC) Mike Baker District of Coldstream (DoC) Mike Reiley District of Coldstream (DoC) Mike Reiner Ministry of Environment (MoE) Mike Sokal Ministry of Environment (MoE) Patti Meger District of Lake Country (DLC) Sonya Campbell Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations MFLNRO) Kathy Porter Facilitator, Summit Environmental Consultants Ltd. Staff: Renee Clark Water Quality Manager, RDNO John Bartell Engineering Technologist, Water, RDNO Kelly Kirkland Sr. Clerk Engineering, RDNO (taking minutes) The meeting was called to order at 8:45 a.m. These notes represent a brief summary of the issues discussed at the meeting and may not include remarks from all participants. Introductions The meeting began with the introduction of participants. Individual interests are summarized below: Fish passages / culverts MOA (Livestock) SPRKL (Riparian areas, wetlands, source of volunteers, Repository for data, drinking water safety, funding available for sampling septic systems (failed septic systems records, etc Best Management Practices for ranch, cattle ranges, OCP and planning issues, water licences for mapping creeks and monitoring creeks and tributaries, wells, BC Water Research Data gathering data i.e. Noble Canyon and its user recreation groups Aquifers affecting the north end of Kal Lake, spring/fall Mitigation projects on Kal Creek to balance sampling on Coldstream Creek (bacteria), water quality and monitor for Vernon Creek and ground objectives water influence Projects which may impact District of Lake Country Railway spills, resources, fuels, properties of project transportation) – Counterpart research in CN and utilizing resources, costly booms, identifying water intakes and spawning grounds SHIM project is a good resource Land use is timely, servicing bylaws, etc.) Lavington wetlands to improve Coldstream Creek, years Organic recycling, agricultural waste control Page 79 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Water Source Intake Protection Planning Meeting Minutes - 2 - June 19, 2013 of reports and studies, Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Regulations – two years away Process SLIPP committee formed a good resource for looking at recreational use on Shuswap and Okanagan Lakes Kal Lake Source Assessment Report Presented by R. Clark and J. Bartell Report prepared by H. Larratt. Key issues: • Kalamalka Lake Watershed Assessment • Overview of the recommendations for Source Protection • A review of identified risks to drinking water source • Identified barriers and opportunities to manage and limit hazard exposure • A review of the proposed Intake Protection Zone (IPZ) • SHIM Mapping Study and Report Recommendations (which M. Austin of the DoC spoke briefly on) • The Greater Vernon Watershed (GVW) was formed by merging three municipal water utilities in 2003T, and now services over 50,000 domestic and agricultural customers under the RDNO Permit to Operate. Kal Lake Source Assessment Report Discussion: • The need to acquire available studies and understand land use and governance • Kirkland Drive was noted as an area of concern – need to establish a sampling site • Sensitive Habitat Inventory Mapping (SHIM) project was a partnership with the RDNO and utilized a grant from the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) in 2009 • SHIM standard mapping of creeks identifies spawning, channelized areas, retaining walls, obstructions, points of interest, etc. • Out of the SHIM Report, three key issues were identified: 1. GIS was used to keep an accurate record of baseline data 2. Estimation of average setbacks was determined 3. Excessive erosion was identified at 22 key sites identified (including 11 as priorities for restoration) • Funding for various projects such as a storm water grant from the MoTI for the DoC may be available. • DoC has recently constructed a bio-swale • The Farmland Riparian Integrated Stewardship Program (FRISP) has been looking at ways to work together with the Coldstream Ranch. Source Protection Planning Discussion: • Challenges, communication • Roles, responsibilities and jurisdictions • Drinking Water Act, other Acts and Regulations • Strong relationships, negotiations, fostering leadership and promoting local champions • Land use decisions that augment source protection initiatives • Leadership and local champions • Building public and political support • Communication • Increasing the use of education and outreach initiatives Page 80 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Water Source Intake Protection Planning Meeting Minutes - 3 - June 19, 2013 • A GVW requirement to focus on the 12 recommendations in the report • Water sources in this area, conservation of water through metered domestic and irrigated water and metered Industrial, Commercial, Institutional (ICI) properties. Stakeholder Technical Advisory Committee: Identification of key individuals to develop (STAC) for North Kalamalka Water Source Protection Planning • Agricultural Land Commission (ALC regulations) • OBWB – Development of water management plan • Trail riding recreation groups as yet to be identified • First Nations / Okanagan Indian Band (land use) • Southern Interior Drinking Water Team (SIDWT) • Transport Canada (Kevin Woods) • Fire Departments (Wildfires, retardants (awareness) storm drains, retardants, downstream run off of contaminated debris) • Salmon River roundtable group • City of Kelowna • SHIM • SLIPP • Okanagan Irrigation Management (OKIM) • RDNO Regional Growth Strategy Committee • RDNO Agricultural Advisory Committee • Environmental Farm Planner (Mr. Campbell) study of focussing on riparian streams • Ducks Unlimited • Propriety (contact: Pete Wise, Wildlife Officer) Governance Recommendations and Challenges: • Licenses of occupation • Protect intake • Transport Canada – activities on the lake • Front counter – first point of action • Docks around licensed by MFLNRO / DFO referrals out to other ministries • Where does DoC fit in? Zoning authority extends out into the lake so that DoC can regulate activities on the lake but cannot regulate the water nor interfere with navigation. • DoC’s W1 zoning in bylaw – private prop owners who want a dock associated with residential use. W2 zone is a higher level use for commercial upland land owners, more activities, rental of boats, and marinas. Grey areas are regulatory authorities. Noise issues (i.e. party boats stereo system by bylaw), DoC cannot regulate boat operation with respect to boats with no mufflers • Jurisdictional issues around buoys (sample: Shuswap Lake). No funding resources to enforce or funding to manage. K. Lipsett will meet with marina managers to provide awareness and recommendations, etc. RDNO to develop policy or regulatory role for future proposed marinas and docks on Kal Lake . Priority issues for the development of a North Kalamalka Water Source Protection Plan: Priority Issues Of the 19 recommendations in the Assessment, 12 were selected by participants for further discussion in small working groups. Summaries are attached in Appendix “A”. Page 81 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Water Source Intake Protection Planning Meeting Minutes - 4 - June 19, 2013 Following the small working group discussions, each group presented a brief summary. Comments from the plenary discussion are included in Appendix “B” Collaborative Governance Keys to Success: Presented by Kathleen Porter • International interest • Collaborative governance • Public process vocal • Stakeholder private sector • POLIS project OBWB has worked with them www.polisproject.org • Facilitator Lead • Inter-jurisdictional • Community partnerships • Pooled funding • Defined decision process and authority • Open communication Follow up steps: • Issue focused working groups • Coldstream planning opportunities – OCP • Terms of Reference approval and community liaison • Send out formal invite to next session • Pick one priority project at a time • Determine who the participants/groups will be (OCP from all jurisdictions COV in-house) • North Okanagan livestock groups - not just cattle associations (BC Cattlemen’s Association, Vernon Riding Association, Dairy Association, etc.) • Who is necessary? Not to duplicate tasks • Timeline for summary report finalization in 6-8 weeks • Concept plan organizational chart • Agenda for workshop • Focus and invite stakeholders • Others come back – develop work plan and priorities • Database organization • Communication sharing and contacts • Working groups and reporting back Action items: K. Porter to review Summary with J. Bartell J. Bartell, R. Clark and K. Porter to review and plan next steps. Other Items – Final Discussions & Wrap Up • Facilitator to review Summary Notes prepared by staff. • Set meeting date for Stakeholder Technical Advisory Committee for fall 2013 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:20 p.m. Page 82 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Water Source Intake Protection Planning Meeting Minutes - 5 - June 19, 2013 Certified Correct: Prepared by: R. Clark, Water Quality Manager K. Kirkland, Sr. Clerk Engineering Page 83 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee RDNO - NORTH KALAMALKA LAKE WATER SOURCE INTAKE PROTECTION PLANNING COMMITTEE June 19, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Appendix “A” Priority items identified by meeting participants Item 1 License of Occupation • Could be used to protect Intake • Front Counter BC may provide information on application process • FLNRO – Has jurisdiction of docks, and removal of non-approved docks • DFO (Navigable Water Act) • Where docs DoC fit – Land use, zoning authority, has jurisdiction over lake surface, but not over vessel navigation or operation (ie. loud mufflers) • Commercial use Item 2 Funding • Head lease – license of occupation • Boating may be a potential source of funding • Most properties around lake are connected to Sewer • Some septic exists on properties along Coldstream Creek • The DoC has jurisdiction in regards to storm water collection • Infrastructure improvements Item 3 Intake Protection Zone • All properties within proposed Intake Protection Zone should be connected to sewer. • All storm water outfalls should be inspected for • Proposed Deleting: Retrofitted to meet water quality objectives? – Standards • Bylaws should be looked at to ensure contaminates do not enter into storm drain. • Calgary is a good example of use of Municipal Bylaws • Education is important • May find information within historic records – Hydro carbons / railway or historic bulk fuel areas. • Fueling – use of bilge tanks, jerry cans (storage, or pumping stations) should be considered • Invasive species • Who - Lake Watch group / Navigable Transport Canada / RCMP, Homeowner Group / Boat Launches < Parks & Recreation • Boat launch study (capacity North end of lake to launch boats • DoC has little ability to manage capacity Item 4 Houseboat Management / Recreation options • Moorage buoys – Federal • No funding – no enforcement • Marina’s docks – Local Government Page 84 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Item 5 Spill Management Emergency Response & Communications • Respondents should know who to contact, whose jurisdiction, and what is the communication plan • Grey and black water • Marinas (fuel) • Obtain contact names and numbers (i.e. Provincial Emergency Response, Regional Transportation Management Centre, Coastguard for diverting traffic, flooding, fire, avalanche and spills) • If emergency on the Lake, who would be Emergency Response contacts, Municipality, DoC Bylaw Enforcement, RCMP, Fire Hall (who is storing spill kits)? • Succession Item 6 Carrying Capacity What: What is the carrying capacity of Kal Lake? Value system; How to protect lake What: Drinking Water Who: IHA, Municipality and RDNO What: Riparian areas Who: Stewardship groups What: Recreational users Who: Public (boaters, swimmers, fishermen, etc.) What: Agriculture industry (quality, quantity and impact) Who: Ranches, Dairy Associations re: irrigation, What: What is the Carrying capacity on Coldstream Creek What: Capacity in watershed re: number of range cattle on land. Need plan for disposal of waste or nutrients. Be able to dispose of waste product. And used as a nutrient. Item 7 Agriculture Who: MFLNRO, water act, licensing and tendering of livestock, harvesting and roads Who: Municipality for RAR process, land use, zoning, water and irrigation issues Recreation Groups. Who: MoA, land owners, fisheries act, strengthening farming act, RAR and ALC Act, GVW licensing (allocation) and Master Water Plan, Quantity, Quality and Cost of Water. Spreading of Manure, IHA and DFO Who: MoE – Waste Management Page 85 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee RDNO - NORTH KALAMALKA LAKE WATER SOURCE INTAKE PROTECTION PLANNING COMMITTEE June 19, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Appendix “B” Comments made by Committee in regards to 12 out of the 19 Recommendations included in the Kal Lake Source Assessment Report (Report) completed by H. Larratt. 1. INTAKE PROTECTION ZONE PRIORITY rating High 2. GIS MAPPING of KALAMALKA LAKE PRIORITY rating Med /Low • RDNO GIS (water quality studies) - one location of data • OKIM has inventoried agricultural uses (crop types, etc.) • RDNO Planning group • Whose connected (septic) • Kelowna soil & maps 3. CLEAN UP PREPAREDNESS PRIORITY rating High • Establish protocols • Preventing clean up contamination 4. INFORMATION EXCHANGE PRIORITY rating High /Moderate-Ongoing • Faster warning of turbidity spikes, contamination events and algae blooms • Obtain contacts 5. STORM WATER OUTFALL IMPROVEMENTS PRIORITY rating High • Prevent contamination • OCP planning • Bylaws • Retrofit expensive • RDNO has identified top 5 areas • Identify problems and share with stakeholders Page 86 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee 6. Discussion with RAILWAY on Potentially Hazardous Goods PRIORITY rating High • Communications • Identify contaminants • Scheduling 7. PUBLIC EDUCATION PRIORITY rating High • Engage the public (lakeside and creek side property owners) • Storm water • Signage • Media release • Identify Communication Plan required • Schools • GVW - Conservation, quality • Key message for this year (communication plan) • One valley one water • Symbol or logos 8. PROTECT KAL FORESHORE PRIORITY rating Covered by other priorities • Increase source protection • Incorporated in previous topics 9. DISCOURAGE WATERFOWL BEACHES / LANDFILLS PRIORITY rating Low • Preventing gulls and other waterfowl in the IPZ • Jurisdictional issue • Parks & Recreation addling program • Landfill influence 10. WATERSHED CONTROL PROGRAM PRIORITY rating High • Significant improve water quality • MOE – no tools • Use SHIM? • Sharing problems in watershed • OBWB doesn’t have legislation to make changes • OBWB Water plan and under what authority? Page 87 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee 11. PROHIBIT MULTI-SLIP MARINAS WITHIN IPZ PRIORITY Rating High (from an issue, but not high rating from an implementation perspective) • Increase source protection • Spill protection • Boat storage • Education of the development community • Bylaw / planning / environmental • Location in one area (viewscapes, fisheries, etc.) 12. ANNUAL OVERVIEW OF CHANGES TO NORTH ARM, KAL LAKE PRIORITY Rating Moderate • Knowledge of changes to aid planning • Processing applications and compliance • Illegal locks / mooring buoys Page 88 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN NORTH KALAMALKA LAKE WATER SOURCE INTAKE PROTECTION PLANNING TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Thursday, September 4th: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm LOCATION: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM MUNICIPAL HALL 9901 KALAMALKA LAKE ROAD AGENDA A. Welcome and Introductions 9:00am - 9:10am Renee – Chair, Opening comments John – Coordinator, Brief overview of the meetings objectives and goals Round Table Introductions Opportunity for participants to introduce themselves and identify their role within their organization B. Presentation - Water Quality Coldstream Creek and Kalamalka Lake 9:15am – 9:45am - Health Risk Monitoring Outcomes - Water Quality Monitoring of Kalamalka Lake and Coldstream Creek - Bacterial Source Tracking Study Results - Filtration Exclusion C. Kal Lake Source Assessment and Recommendations 9:50am – 10:15am - Introduction of Draft Source Assessment Response Plan Coffee Break – 10:15am – 10:30am (Refreshments provided) D. Analysis of Response Plan Action Items 10:30-12:00 SMART PRINCIPLE - Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time bound - Committee: to provide comments either verbal (captured by scribe) or written on comment forms provided. Lunch - 12:00pm – 12:45 pm (Lunch provided) Page 89 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Water Source Intake Protection Planning Technical Advisory Committee Agenda – Regular - 2 - September 4, 2014 E. 12:45 pm – 2:30 pm - Continuation of the Source Assessment Response Plan action items, and assigned responsibility timeline and cost F. Other Items - Final Discussions & Wrap Up 3:00pm – 3:30pm - Coordinator to provide overview of meeting and identify proposed changes to draft plan - Set meeting date for TAC – Spring 2015 G. Adjournment 3:30pm Page 90 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN NOTES of the NORTH KALAMALKA LAKE WATER SOURCE INTAKE PROTECTION PLANNING TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE of the REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN held in the Council Chambers, District of Coldstream office on Thursday, September 4, 2014. Members: T. Koch SPrKL T. Osborn Coldstream Ranch G. Tegart Ministry of Agriculture B. Recksiedler Ministry of Agriculture B. Kirkland Kalamalka Fly Fishers Club P. Meger District of Lake Country R. Miles City of Vernon M. Reiley District of Coldstream M. Baker District of Coldstream J. Lasuik Ministry of Environment D. Oswell Friends of Kalamalka Park J. Glaspie Officer of Recreation, FLNRO S. Campbell FLNRO G. Moseley Interior Health Staff: R. Clark Water Quality Manager J. Bartell Engineering Technologist J. Miles Water Sustainability Coordinator CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:04 a.m. by R. Clark. Welcome and Introductions Round Table Introductions - opportunity for participants to introduce themselves and identify their role within their Organization. Opening comments – R. Clark Brief overview of the meetings objectives and goals. Presentation - Water Quality Coldstream Creek and Kalamalka Lake – R. Clark - Source Protection Challenges - Health Risk Monitoring Outcomes - Water Quality Monitoring of Kalamalka Lake and Coldstream Creek - Bacterial Source Tracking Study Results - Filtration Exclusion Page 91 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Kalamalka Lake – Coldstream Creek Watershed Protection and Assessment Response Planning Committee Notes - 2 - September 4, 2014 Presentation Questions/Comments: • Key human-related issues – horse related E. coli, Stormwater at outfalls 13/14/18 near Kal Beach and from lands below Okanagan College (residential, highway); pollution in Coldstream Creek (high nitrate/phosphorus levels, E. coli near Kirkland and Howe especially during snowmelt period) • Critical WQ seasons – Feb. /March and Sept./Oct. • Is 35m intake feasible? R. Clark indicated yes but IPZ would need to be re-evaluated. • How is marling measured to provide indicator of whether UV treatment will be impacted by turbidity increase? UV transmissivity is measured to indicate treatment success. • Instead of intake extension, has moving the pump house further south on lakeshore been examined to remove urban influence? Need cost evaluation to compare land purchase and construction of new pump house versus extending intake pipe. Or possibility to have 2 intakes alternating operations, 20m intake could be turned off for periods of high turbidity. • Filtration process - and by extension, costs - dependant on initial water quality/treatment prior to water being filtered. • Monitoring – is GVW confident in data quality? GVW would like more support from MoE, especially in investigation into what causes pollution spikes. E.G. investigate improved manure management, not spreading on frozen ground or during quick melt periods. School Road to Howe Drive has 60-70% of cultivated areas (on south facing slopes-fast melt in afternoon) so may need more sampling sites in that area. Need to investigate retention sites to slow melt, assess impact of retention sites on watershed hydrology downstream. • Is filtration at mouth of creek a possible solution to improving lake water quality? Challenging to treat all outflows into lake. Need to deal with in-stream water quality. Kal Lake Source Assessment and Recommendations – J. Bartell - Introduction of Draft Source Assessment Response Plan Analysis of Response Plan Action Items SMART PRINCIPLE - Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time bound - Committee: to provide comments either verbal (captured by scribe) or written on comment forms provided. Committee members are welcome to include comments from other people in their organization on Action Items and to recommend other Action Items specific to their organization. Please submit by October 3, 2014. - Continuation of the Source Assessment Response Plan action items, and assigned responsibility timeline and cost – see Excel matrix file. Final Discussions & Wrap Up - Coordinator to provide overview of meeting and identify proposed changes to draft Plan - Set meeting date for TAC – early March 2015 ADJOURNMENT Page 92 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Kalamalka Lake – Coldstream Creek Watershed Protection and Assessment Response Planning Committee Notes - 3 - September 4, 2014 There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m. CERTIFIED CORRECT Jennifer Miles Renee Clark Water Sustainability Coordinator Water Quality Manager Page 93 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee North Kalamalka Lake Intake March 2017 Assessment Response Plan APPENDIX 2: STAC Terms of Reference Page 94 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN Terms of Reference Kal Lake/ Coldstream Creek Watershed Protection And Assessment Response Planning Committees Background As stated by the Okanagan Basin Water Board “Clean Water is the most precious natural asset in the Okanagan and is essential to the beauty of our landscapes, healthy economy and the well being of our citizens”. On November 29, 2011 Greater Vernon Water (GVW) provided Interior Health (IH) with the Source Water Assessment for the North Kalamalka Lake Intake (the Assessment) in response to the terms and conditions in the Drinking Water Quality Improvement Program Conditions on Permit. To complete this Condition on Permit – GVW must provide an Assessment Response Plan. This implementation stage will be the key to a successful Source Water Protection Plan (Plan) The Plan is intended to be a framework and guide designed to achieve a desired watershed condition through the cooperation of key stakeholders, community groups and community members. The only way the plan will work is if all the stakeholders and the public see themselves as partners with a common goal. Stakeholder meetings are to be collaborative planning rather than conflict resolution, will increase knowledge of all stakeholders and find creative yet sound ways to move forward with the recommendations in the Assessment. Scope The planning process will assist in meeting the Condition on Permit which is to provide an Assessment Response Plan for the Kalamalka Lake Intake. It will also provide a means to accomplish recommendations from other technical documents and studies and a forum to deal with issues that arise. This planning initiative for Coldstream Creek will cross a number of jurisdictions from the headwaters located at Silver Star Mountain (Electoral Area C) , Province of BC Crown Land, District of Coldstream, Regional District of North and Central Okanagan and District of Lake Country. The water quality impacts water licensing held by the Regional District of North Okanagan and its customers in the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream, portions of Electoral Areas B and C and bulk supply areas in Spallumcheen and Electoral Area D. Therefore, the Greater Vernon Water Advisory Committee would be given the role of review before the Plan it is forwarded to the Regional Board for approval. In order to establish and identify the issues, potential objectives and strategies for the Kal Lake / Coldstream Creek of the Coldstream Creek an initial focus group meeting Regional District of North Okanagan Terms of Reference: 9848 Aberdeen Road Coldstream Creek Kal Lake Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Watershed Assessment Phone: 250-550-3700 Response Plan Endorsed by the Board of Directors: October 17, 2012 Page 95 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee should be held with Ministries and municipalities as a fact finding exercise. It will provide the opportunity to examine past projects, studies and research, of the watershed and develop a gap analysis (What is known and what is unknown) to make good decisions. It is proposed that this focus group be held in October or November of 2012. The next step will be to form a Stakeholder Technical Advisory Committee whose role will be to guide development of the plan and advise and provide recommendations to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee. 1. Composition of Stakeholder Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) The STAC for this plan should include representation from all stakeholder agencies that will be responsible for implementation of the plan. It shall be composed of representatives from Provincial and Federal Ministries including Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Environment - Conservation and Enforcement and Water Stewardship, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forest Lands and Natural Resource Operations – range, roads, forestry and recreation, the Coldstream Ranch, Railway (Knighthawk Rail), Interior Health - Drinking Water Officer, City of Vernon staff, District of Coldstream management and or staff (Engineering and Planning) and Regional District management and staff. There will be three public representatives’ upon invitation or application - water stewardship groups, community groups, chamber of commerce and or interested citizens. Information from meetings will be provided to members of the STAC even if the member is not able to attend. The committee may be expanded as needed to suit the implementation matter at hand. 2. Role of the Stakeholder Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) 1.1 The role of the TAC is to provide the Regional District of North Okanagan/ Greater Vernon Water and staff with comments and recommendations on objectives, strategies, policies, and land use legislation that may be considered to protect water quantity and quality and the implementation of the protection plan. The STAC will also work collaboratively with the Water Quality manager and staff on: 1.1.1 Provide advice (i.e. bulletins, posters, signage, website links and presentations) aimed at raising awareness of source water protection and the effects of land use on water quality and quantity. 1.1.2 Acting as a resource for RDNO/GVW management and staff for integrated resource management as well as a liaison to the ministry, licensee, public or private industry or activity they represent. 1.1.3 Identifying opportunities that may be available through other agencies or programs to implement strategies to protect source water and water quality/ quantity. 1.1.4 Identifying threats that may delay or impair the implementation of the protection plan. Regional District of North Okanagan Terms of Reference: 9848 Aberdeen Road Coldstream Creek Kal Lake Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Watershed Assessment Phone: 250-550-3700 Response Plan Endorsed by the Board of Directors: October 17, 2012 Page 96 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee 1.1.5 Developing collaborative solutions that follow SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time- Bound) principles. 3. Chairperson of Committee 3.1 The Chairperson shall be Regional District of North Okanagan staff or management. 4. Meetings of the Committee 4.1 The Committee will meet two (2) times per year. The first meeting held in February is review previous years reports, to develop actions for the coming year and to capture some of the grant applications, etc (Members to provide information/report to chairperson in December). Second meeting in later September, early October will provide feedback from actions and projects. 5. Order of Business 5.1 The order of business will be indicated in the meeting agendas. 5.2 Agendas will be prepared by the Chairperson and provided to the group fourteen (14) days in advance of the next meeting date. 6. Record of Meetings 6.1 Regional District staff will be responsible for preparation of the records of all Committee meetings. 6.2 Records and all related documents shall be available thirty (30) days following the meeting. 7. Conduct of Members at Meetings 7.1 Committee members are expected to be respectful of one another and to offer input and suggestions that are relevant, constructive and productive. 7.1.1 Members should be committed to providing advice focused on developing recommendations. 7.1.2 Members will respect the ideas, concerns and opinions of others. 7.1.3 Everyone will have an opportunity to speak, but only one person shall speak at a time. There will be a timekeeper to ensure all persons concerns are heard within allotted time. Regional District of North Okanagan Terms of Reference: 9848 Aberdeen Road Coldstream Creek Kal Lake Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Watershed Assessment Phone: 250-550-3700 Response Plan Endorsed by the Board of Directors: October 17, 2012 Page 97 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee 8. Reporting 8.1 Annual reports should be available to the Stakeholder Technical Advisory Committee thirty (30) days prior to the first meeting of the year as per criteria as outlined by RDNO. Regional District of North Okanagan Terms of Reference: 9848 Aberdeen Road Coldstream Creek Kal Lake Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Watershed Assessment Phone: 250-550-3700 Response Plan Endorsed by the Board of Directors: October 17, 2012 Page 98 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM 9901 KALAMALKA ROAD, COLDSTREAM, BC V1B 1L6 Phone 250-545-5304 Fax 250-545-4733 Email: [email protected] Website: www.coldstream.ca “Rural Living At Its Best” March 16, 2017 File: 0360-20 (GVAC) SENT VIA EMAIL Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Juliette Cunningham, Chair c/o RDNO [email protected] [email protected] Dear Chair Cunningham: Re: Master Water Plan Project and Financing Timelines At their meeting held March 13, 2017, Council adopted the following resolution: THAT staff be directed to send a letter to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee requesting information be provided to the District regarding the update to the Master Water Plan including the timeline, work plan and financing of the projects contained within it. Council would appreciate this information at the Committee’s earliest convenience. Yours truly, Keri-Ann Austin, MMC Director of Corporate Administration Pc T. Seibel, CAO Page 99 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee REGIONAL DISTRICT of NORTH OKANAGAN REPORT File No.: 6140.12.03 TO: Greater Vernon Advisory Committee FROM: Parks, Recreation and Culture DATE: April 6, 2017 SUBJECT: ONO Fields Electrical I Irrigation Connection RECOMMENDATION: That it be recommended to the Board, that $25,000 be approved in the 2017 Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture (060) budget for adjustments and repairs to the irrigation and electrical systems at the ONO Fields and further; That the funds be allocated from the Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture (060) operating reserves and included in the 2017 financial plan . SUMMARY: Staff are bringing forward information on the recent removal of two (2) existing buildings up at the ONO field's site in late March 2017. Functional connections integral to existing irrigation and electrical systems servicing the park were tied to the buildings and upon the demolition and removal of the assets, connections servicing the site were lost. Correspondence between ONO staff and Park staff have occurred as well as site meetings to identify areas of concern to ensure the continued uninterrupted use of the site. The additional funds requested in the 2017 (060) budget will allow for the necessary power to be re-connected on-site and adjustments to the irrigation system to be made. Attachment "A ", shows approximate location of electrical works and irrigation works off Field #5. DISCUSSION: Due to short timing to have works repaired for the 2017 softball season and funtastics scheduled for the last weekend in June, staff wish to move forward on the repairs on-site as soon as possible. and Endorsed by: Page 100 of 101 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Regional District of North Okanagan Mapping Site Legend Area B CAD Lines Easement RW Electrical RW Gas RW GVW RW Railway RW Roadway RW Page 101 of Utility RW GV Parks RW LUC Prop_SRW Creeks Hooks LD_DL_LS Lease Lot Lot Lines River Strata Lot Strata Rd Stream Swamp Trailer Lot Trailer Rd ATTACHMENT "A" TWP_RGE_LINE Water Body Int Bdry Des Area Bdry IR Bdry 1: 2,000 Park Bdry Notes Regional Bdry 101.6 0 50.80 101.6 Meters This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and Trails is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be Text Leaders accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. NAD_1983_UTM_Zone_11N High Water Mark © Regional District of North Okanagan Date and TIme Printed: 4/4/2017 11:37 AM THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION Area C CAD Lines