THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting – April 23, 2009
A G E N D A
Time:1:15 p.m. Place:Board Room 4th Floor 465 Victoria Street Kamloops, BC
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1. PUBLIC HEARINGS (If Required) 2. MINUTES 7-21 (a) Thompson-Nicola Regional District Regular Board Minutes dated April 9, 2009.
22-25 (b) Public Hearing Minutes dated April 9, 2009
3. BYLAWS (From Public Hearing - If Required) 4. DELEGATIONS 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. BYLAWS (Other than Development Application Bylaws for 1st Reading) 7. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS 26-37 (a) Land Use Contract Amendment Bylaw No. 2270 Land Use Contract Amendment Application No. RZ-P-107 Lot 12, Section 11, Township 22, Range 15, W6M, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 26002 7161 Cahilty Road, Whitecroft, BC (Cavanagh/Kalinoka) Report from Director of Development Services dated April 15, 2009 attached.
Recommendation:
That Land Use Contract Amendment Bylaw No. 2270 be introduced and read a first time by title only and be taken to Public Hearing in conjunction with a regular Board of Director’s meeting.
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8. CORRESPONDENCE (a) Action Requested 38-42 1. Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) dated April 2, 2009 Re: 2010 SILGA AGM and Convention Action Requested: Acknowledgement of this confirmation letter.
(b) Information Only 43-45 1. Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC) dated April 5, 2009 Re: Rally for Rivers and Local Politicians Reject BC's Private Energy Goldrush
46 2. City of Merritt dated March 27, 2009 Re: Building Canada Fund-Letter of Support
47 3. Province of BC - Harry Lali, MLA dated March 30, 2009 Re: Building Canada Fund - Letter of Support
48 4. UBCM dated April 2, 2009 Re: Grant Opportunities and Upcoming Deadlines
49-60 5. City of Burnaby dated March 24, 2009 Re: Six Storey Wood-Frame Residential Buildings
61 6. Municipal Insurance Association Re: 2008 Annual Report A copy of the Municipal Insurance Association of BC 2008 Annual Report is available in the Clerk/Director of Community Services' office.
62-63 7. Natural Resources Canada Re: Danger Trees In Your Community
64 8. District of Logan Lake dated April 9, 2009 Re: Building Canada Fund - Letter of Support
65-66 9. Village of Lytton dated April 6, 2009 Re: St. Bartholomew's Disposition/Facility Records Request
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9. NEW BUSINESS - DIRECTORS 10. REPORTS and/or INQUIRIES (a) Internal Committees 1. Audit Committee - Director J. O'Fee (Chair), Director R. Murray, Director S. Roline
2. Drinking Water and Utilities Committee - Director B. Tait, Director J. Sternig, Director R. Elliott, Director M. Lentz, Director B. CruzelleMyram, Director A. Anderson, Director J. Lightfoot, Director J. De Cicco
67-113 3. Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee - Director S. Watson (Chair), Director B. CruzelleMyram, Director M. Fennell, Director M. Dosch (Vice-Chair), Director R. Elliott, Director H. Graham, Director J. Harker, Director J. Taylor Minutes of the April 9, 2009 Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee are attached.
Report from Clerk/Director of Community Services dated March 30, 2009 attached (Regional Parks Services Establishment Bylaw and Related Policy).
Report from Clerk/Director of Community Services dated March 30, 2009 attached Lower North Thompson Regional Tourism Committee).
Recommendations:
1. That the Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee recommends to the Board of Directors that should the 2009 Regional Parks Initiatives (new washroom facility Barriere Fork's Regional Park, new washroom facility Little Hell's Gate Regional Park and renumbering marine navigational aids) be approved, the funding for the three initiatives be provided from within the existing Regional Parks Services budget.
2. That the Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee recommends to the Board of Directors that the issue of creating additional Regional Parks in the TNRD be a topic on a future Board Workshop agenda.
3. That the Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee recommends to the Board of Directors that staff be directed to inform the Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce that the Thompson-Nicola Regional District will not be making appointments to the Lower North Thompson Regional Tourism Committee, at this time.
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(a) Internal Committees 4. Emergency Management and Protective Services Committee - Director B. CruzelleMyram, Director M. Fennell, Director J. Harker, Director M. Lentz, Director T. Pennell, Director R. Stanke, Director J. Sternig, Director B. Tait
5. Film Commission - Director R. Stanke (Chair), Director H. Danyluk, Director P. Milobar (Vice-Chair)
6. Invasive Plant Committee - Director R. Murray, Director S. Watson (alternate)
7. Policy Review Committee - Director J. Taylor (Chair), Director M. Dosch, Director R. Elliott, Director H. Graham (Vice-Chair), Director M. Lentz, Director T. Pennell, Director S. Roline, Director P. Wallace
8. Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Implementation Committee - Director M. H. Anderson (Chair), Director J. Harwood, Director R. Murray, Director T. Pennell (Vice-Chair), Director J. Sternig, Director B. Tait, Director P. A. Wallace, Director S. Watson
9. Thompson Regional Hospital District - Director H. Danyluk
(b) External Committees 1. Air Quality Stakeholder Committee - Director H. Graham; Alternate: Director R. Murray
2. Fraser Basin Council - Director J. Taylor; Alternate: Director J. Lightfoot
3. Municipal Finance Authority - Director P.A.J. Ranta, Director O'Fee (alternate)
4. Municipal Insurance Association - Director H. Danyluk, Director M. Lentz (alternate)
5. Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition - Director S. Watson, Director J. Sternig (Alternate)
6. Yellowhead Highway Association - Director H. Graham
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(c) Other Reports 1. Southern Interior Local Government Association - Director P. A. Wallace
2. Union of British Columbia Municipalities - Director R. Stanke
114-135 3. Thompson Okanagan Roads & Transportation Advisory Committee Application Report from Clerk/Director of Community Services dated April 14, 2009 attached.
Recommendation:
That the Board Report of the Clerk/Director of Community Services dated April 14, 2009 providing information on the Thompson Okanagan Roads and Transportation Advisory Committee application process be received for information.
136-142 4. TNRD Landfill Operation and Maintenance Contract Board Report from Director of Environmental Services dated April 14, 2009 attached.
Recommendation:
That the Thompson-Nicola Board of Directors approve an extension of the current landfill operations and maintenance contract with Oatway Contracting Ltd for an additional term of three years starting October 1, 2009 and ending September 30, 2012 subject to the following:
● Oatway Contracting Ltd shall operate and maintain the Barriere, Chase and Clearwater landfills until closure, but no later than September 30, 2012 ● Oatway Contracting Ltd shall operate and maintain the Heffley Creek and Lower Nicola landfills until September 30, 2012 ● Operations and maintenance costs shall be as provided in the existing contract terms and conditions ● Minor amendments to the contract terms and conditions may be done to update the contract to current conditions
11. ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA 12. IN-CAMERA (If Required)
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13. ADJOURNMENT Attachments 143-147 BC Information Bulletin dated April 4, 2009 Re: Building Canada - Communities Component Funding
148-157 BC News Release dated April 3, 2009 Re: Clean Energy Projects to Create 1200 Jobs in BC
158-160 BC News Release dated April 7, 2009 Re: BC Beefs Up Support For Meat Industry
161-165 BC News Release dated April 6, 2009 Re: Canada, BC Accelerate Funding For Hwy Improvements
166-167 BC News Release dated April 6, 2009 Re: Ministries Join Forces to Tackle Invasive Plants
168-169 BC News Release dated April 13, 2009 Premier's Technology Council Releases 12th Report
170-171 BC News Release dated April 9, 2009 Re: Province Releases Energy Plan Report on Progress
172-173 BC News Release dated April 9, 2009 Re: Top Health Officer Releases Drinking Water Report
174-175 BC News Release dated April 9, 2009 Re: New Provincial Guidelines Promote Cleaner Air Quality
176-177 BC News Release dated April 9, 2009 RE: Province Supports Communities in Fight Against Beetle
Page 6 of 177 THOMPSON - NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT
April 9. 2009
MINUTES of a Meeting of the Board of Directors of the THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT held in the Board Room, Fourth Floor, 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C. on Thursday, April 9, 2009 commencing at 1:25 p.m.
PRESENT: Chair P. Milobar City of Kamloops Director M.A. Anderson Village of Ashcroft Director V. Smith (All.) District of Barriere Director P.A.J. Ranta Village of Cache Creek Director H. Danyluk Village of Chase Director J. Harwood (Vice Chair)District of Clearwater Director R. Stanke Village of Clinton Director J. De Cicco City of Kamloops Director J. Harker City of Kamloops Director J.H. O'Fee City of Kamloops Director P.A. Wallace City of Kamloops Director M. Dosch District of Logan Lake Director J. Lightfoot Village of Lytton Director S. Roline City of Merritt Director T. Pennell Electoral Area "A" (Wells Gray Country) Director M. Lentz Electoral Area "B" (Thompson Headwaters) Director S. Watson Electoral Area "E" (Bonaparte Plateau) Director B. Tait Electoral Area "I" (Blue Sky Country) Director R.H. Elliott Electoral Area "J" (Copper Desert Country) Director J. Taylor Electoral Area "L" Director R. Murray Electoral Area "M" Director B. CruzelleMyram Electoral Area "0" (Lower North Thompson) Director J. Sternig Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and The Peaks)
Mr. G. Toma, Chief Administrative Officer Mr. L. Huntley, Clerk/Director of Community Services Mr. S. Gill, Director of Finance Mr. A. Swetlishoff, Director of Development Services Mr. P. Hughes, Director of Environmental Health Services Mr. K. Kierans, Director of Libraries Ms. L. Cornwell, Deputy Clerk/Manager of Community Services Mr. K. Nightingale, Manager of Information Systems Ms. B. Jackson, Planner Ms. L. Fraser, Recording Secretary
PRESS: A. Iacobucci - CHNL Radio C. Fortems - Kamloops Daily News
OTHERS: Approximately 12 persons
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1. MINUTES
(a) Regular Board Minutes dated March 26. 2009
Director Murray advised that on page 11, the minutes be amended to reflect that appointments to the Advisory Planning Commission for Electoral Area "M" were incorrect. The minutes state that Rick Isbister as appointed to the APC; the correct appointee is to be George Christou.
Director Sternig noted that on page 7, the minutes be amended to reflect that 2009 - 2013 Financial Plan includes additions to operating reserves in the amount of $232,500.00 for building service.
Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Pennell That the Minutes of the Regular meeting of March 26, 2009 be adopted as amended.
CARRIED Unanimouslv
2. BYLAWS (From Public Hearing - If Required)
(a) Cherry Creek-Savona Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2261 Cherrv Creek-Savona Official Community Plan Amendment Appl. No. OP- CCS-J-19 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2262 Rezoning Application No. RZ-J- 31 Lot 1. District Lot 368. Kamloops Division Yale District. Plan KAP88709 6657 Savona Access Road. Savona. BC Savona Improvement District
Report from Director of Development Services dated March 25, 2009.
Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Tait That Cherry Creek-Savona Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2261 be read a second and third time by title only.
CARRIED Unanimouslv
Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director CruzelieMyram That Zoning Amendment Byaw No. 2262 be read a second and third time by title only.
CARRIED Unanimouslv
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(b) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2265 Rezoning Application No. RZ-L-58 Agricultural Land Commission Application No. ALR-L-389 Lot 3. Block 1. District Lot 458 and of Section 30. Township 17. Range 13. W6M. KDYD. Plan 4063 except Plans 18871 and 196164924 Kamloops-Vernon Highway (Hwy 97 South). Westwold. BC Larry Peter Buff
Report from Director of Development Services dated March 30, 2009.
Moved by Director Taylor Seconded by Director Danyluk
That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2265 be read a second and third time by title only.
CARRIED Unanimously
(c) Nicola Valley Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2268 Nicola Valley Official Community Plan Amendment Appl. No. OP-NV-M-14 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2269 Rezoning Application No. RZ-M-36 Lot 1. District Lot 164. KDYD. PLan KAP80308 2527 Aberdeen Road. Lower Nicola. BC Peter & Michelle Waycott
Report from Director of Development Services dated March 30, 2009.
Moved by Director Murray Seconded by Director Elliott That Nicola Valley Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2268 be read a second and third time by title only.
CARRIED Unanimously
Moved by Director Murray Seconded by Director Tait That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2269 be read a second and third time by title only subject to registration of a restrictive covenant to limit development density prior to reconsideration and adoption of the amending bylaw.
CARRIED Unanimously
3. DELEGATIONS
(a) Spectra Energy Steve Henderson. Manager. Community & Aboriginal Relations. Joanne Metz. Community & Aboriginal Relations. Murdo McLeod. Land Agent Re: Overview of Spectra Energy Priorities for Proiects within TNRD
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Jo.anne Metz, Cammunity & Abariginal Relatians with Spectra Energy appeared befare the Baard o.fDirectars to.provide an update af the company's projects within the Regianal District, including:
• Waste Heat Recovery Project in Savana and 150 Mile Hause; • Larsan Hill Replacement Project; • Propased Salman River HDD Praject; • Grizzly Valley - RGT Lo.aping praject and Prapased Brazian Raad Canstructian; and • Sauth Peace Pipeline Project.
Ms. Metz provided an averview af: the campany's aperations; pipeline reliability and integrity management; public awareness and emergency respanse; abariginal relatians and community investment.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Spectra Energy Steve Hendersan. Manager. Cammunity & Abariginal Relatians Jaanne Metz. Co.mmunity & Abo.riginal Relatio.nsMurdo.McLeo.d. Land Agent Re: Overview o.fSpectra Energy Prio.ritiesfar Proiects within TNRD
Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Pennell That a letter of appreciation be forwarded to Spectra Energy thanking them for their informative presentation.
CARRIED Unanimously
5. BYLAWS (Other than Development Application Bylaws for 1st Reading)
Nane. 6. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
(a) Zo.ningAmendment Bylaw No..2258 Rezaning Applicatian No..RZ-J-30 Agricultural Land Co.mmissianApplicatian No..ALR-J-72 All that Unsurveyed Crown land adjacent to.Lat 3. District Lo.t4156. KDYD. Plan KAP68984 Mile High Resart / Integrated Land Management Bureau - Face Lake. BC
Report from Directar o.fDevelo.pment Services dated April 2, 2009.
Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Taylor
That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2258 be reconsidered and adopted.
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(b) Rezoning Application No. RZ-E-21 Agricultural Land Commission Application No. ALR-E-75 Lot 7. Block 1. District Lot 1636. Lillooet District. Plan 13433 189 Green Lake Road South. Green Lake. BC Frederick & Louise Craiggs I Focus Corporation
Report from Director of Development Services dated March 31, 2009.
Moved by Director Watson Seconded by Director Dosch
That Agricultural Land Commission Application No. ALR-E-75 be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for consideration.
CARRIED Unanimously
(c) Development Variance Permit No. 136 Development Variance Permit ADDlicationNo. DVP-P-41 Lot A. District Lot 5957. Kamloops Division Yale District. Plan KAP60466 1160 Sun Peaks Road. Sun Peaks. BC Ryan & Tracy SDarks
Report from Director of Development Services dated March 30, 2009.
Moved by Director Stemig Seconded by Director Harwood That Development Variance Permit No. 136 be approved.
CARRIED Unanimously
(d) Reauest for Relief from Minimum 10% Lot Perimeter Road Frontage Requirement Subdivision Application No. SD-Mo85 Proposed Subdivision of Lot E. District Lot 3376. KDYD. Plan KAP58848 5961 Beech Road. Lower Nicola. BC Raymond and Kathleen Thompson
Report from Director of Development Services dated March 31, 2009.
Moved by Director Anderson Seconded by Director Elliott That the Board of Directors grant relief from the minimum 10% lot perimeter road frontage requirement of Subdivision Servicing Bylaw No. 799, for the Remainder of the proposed subdivision of Lot E, District Lot 3376, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan KAP58848.
CARRIED Unanimously
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7. CORRESPONDENCE
Moved by Director Sternig Seconded by Director Murray
That the correspondence on the April 9, 2009 regular agenda for the Board of Directors meeting be received for information.
CARRIED Unanimouslv
(a) Action Requested
1. Union of BC Municipalities dated March 19. 2009 Re: Access Awareness Day - Saturday. June 6. 2009
Moved by Director Danyluk Seconded by Director Wallace That the correspondence from the Union of BC Municipalities regarding Access Awareness Day, be received for information.
CARRIED Unanimouslv
(b) Information Only
1. MLA George Abbott. Shuswap dated March 23. 2009 Re: TNRD Rural and Small Municipality Eco-Depot Waste Disposal Project
2. Minister of Community Development dated March 20. 2009 Re: Details on Provincial Government Investment in the TNRD
3. Charlie Wyse. MLA - Cariboo·South dated March 17. 2009 Re: Walhachin Community Water System Upgrade
4. Building Canada Fund - Communities Component dated March 23. 2009 Re: Blue River Community Water System Upgrade Upon question, the Director of Environmental Services clarified the funding specifications under the Building Canada Fund, Communities Component. Page 6 of 15 Page 12 of 177 Thompson-Nicola Regional District Regular Board Minutes date... Minutes - Board of Directors Regular Meeting April 9, 2009
5. Building Canada Fund - Communities Component dated March 23. 2009 Re: Spences Bridge Community Water System Upgrade
6. Environmental Assessment Office dated March 18. 2009 Issuance of Environmental Assessment Certificate for Proposed Kwoiek Hydroelectric Proiect
7. Village of Clinton dated March 26.2009 Re: TNRD Building Canada Fund Application - Support of Eco-Depot Waste Disposal Proiect
8. BC Library Trustees' Assocation dated March 20. 2009 Re: BCl TA Membership
9. Harry lali. MLA (Yale Lillooet) dated March 17. 2009 Re: Reduction in Greyhound Bus Service
10. Union of BC Municipalities dated March 26. 2009 Re: Highlights of the UBCM Executive Meetina held March 12 - 13. 2009
11. Union of BC Municipalities dated March 25. 2009 Re: Electoral Area Directors Meeting
Moved by Director Pennell Seconded by Director Watson That Directors attending the Electoral Area Directors Meeting in Richmond on June 26, 2009, be entitled to payment of indemnity and reimbursement of expenses pursuant to Section 9.1 of Remuneration Bylaw No. 2266.
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12. Union of BC Municipalities dated March 20. 2009 Re: 2009 Resolution Process
13. Federation of Canadian Municipalities dated February 19. 2009 Re: FCM National Board of Directors - Information for Members interested in Running for Position
14. Squamish-Lillooet Regional District dated March 24. 2009 Re: Resolution for Submission to UBCM - Expanded Use of Section 941 Funds Provided in Lieu of Park Lands
15. Sauamish-Lillooet Regional District dated March 24. 2009 Re: Resolution for Submission to UBCM - Consumer Protection from Power Outages
16. British Columbia Ambulance Service dated April 1. 2009 Re: CUPE Local 873 Negotiations Update/Essential Services
8. NEW BUSINESS - DIRECTORS
(a) Development of Kamloops Adventure Resort and Theme Park Chair Milobar updated the Board of Directors on the recently announced tourism project which will be built on land beside Highway 5 across from the Sun Rivers golf course.
(b) Sun Peaks Resort Improvement District Director Sternig reported that he attended the Sun Peaks Resort Improvement District Annual General Meeting held on April 4, 2009. He advised that the focus of the meeting was the status of Sun Peaks incorporating and the need for an updated incorporation study.
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9. REPORTS and/or INQUIRIES (a) Internal Committees
1. Audit Committee - Director J. O'Fee (Chair). Director R. Murray. Director S. Roline Director O'Fee advised there was no meeting.
2. Drinking Water and Utilities Committee - Director B. Tait. Director J. Sternig. Director R. Elliott. Director M. Lentz. Director B. CruzelleMyram. Director A. Anderson. Director J. Lightfoot. Director J. De Cicco Director Tait advised the next meeting of the Drinking Water and Utilities Committee is scheduled for April 23, 2009.
3. Economic DeveloDment. Tourism and Regional Parks Committee- Director S. Watson (Chair). Director B. CruzelieMyram. Director M. Fennell. Director M. Dosch (Vice-Chair). Director R. Elliott. Director H. Graham. Director J. Harker. Director J. Taylor. Director CruzelieMyram advised that an Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Park Committee meeting was held earlier in the day and that Director Watson was elected as Chair of the Committee. Director Watson advised the minutes of the meeting would be coming to the Board in the near future.
4. Emergency Management and Protective Services Committee - Director B. CruzelieMyram. Director M. Fennell. Director J. Harker. Director M. Lentz. Director T. Pennell. Director R. Stanke. Director J. Sternig. Director B. Tait Director CruzelieMyram advised that the next meeting of the Emergency Management and Protective Services Committee meeting is scheduled for May 7,2009.
5. Film Commission - Director R. Stanke (Chair). Director H. Danyluk. Director P. Milobar (Vice-Chair) Director Stanke reported that Flicka 2 will start filming in the Kamloops area on April 21. It will star country western singer, Clint Black and comedic actor, Patrick Warburton from "Rules of Engagement", "Seinfeld" and "Get Smart", and Tammin Sursok from "Home and Away", "Spectacular", "Young and the Restless" and to be released, "Crossing Over" with Harrison Ford.
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Director Stanke further reported that the Canadian TV soap opera series, "Relationships" scouted the Kamloops area for two and one half days and plans to film in late August and early September. They are attracted to the area by buildings of the Thompson Rivers University and the Hillside Stadium track.
He advised that a Los Angeles Director, Producer and Director of Photography are touring Lytton, Cache Creek, Clearwater, Kamloops and Chase as possible locations for two feature films. They are particularly interested in Clearwater for both projects. They plan to be in our area on Sunday, April 12 however are also looking in the Okanagan, Kootenays and Alberta.
Director Stanke advised that Executive Director of Film leaves for the Locations Expo in Los Angeles next week. He added that a recent mixer for film crews was very successful. The Executive Director of Film plans to attend a function where she will meet key studio executives. The BC Film Commissioner, Susan Croome, is coming from Vancouver to meet and greet with Film Commission members on April 24. He further advised that the Executive Director of Film will attend a mixer for all Western Canada commercial producers and location managers on May 1 in Vancouver.
6. Invasive Plant Committee - Director R. Murray. Director S. Watson (alternate) Director Murray advised there was no meeting.
7. Policy Review Committee - Director J. Taylor (Chair). Director M. Dosch, Director R. Elliott. Director H. Graham (Vice-Chair). Director M. Lentz. Director T. Pennell. Director S. Roline. Director P. Wallace Director Taylor advised there was no meeting.
8. Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Implementation Committee- Director M. H. Anderson (Chair). Director J. Harwood. Director R. Murray. Director T. Pennell (Vice-Chair). Director J. Sternig, Director B. Tail. Director P. A. Wallace. Director S. Watson Director Anderson advised there was no meeting.
9. Thompson Regional Hospital District - Director H. Danyluk Director Danyluk expressed appreciation to Director Harwood and the District of Clearwater for the successful Rural Health Symposium held in Page 10 of 15 Page 16 of 177 Thompson-Nicola Regional District Regular Board Minutes date... Minutes - Board of Directors Regular Meeting April 9, 2009
Clearwater on March 26 - 28, 2009. Director Danyluk reported that the opening of the newly renovated cancer clinic at the Royal Inland Hospital is scheduled for April 15, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
(b) External Committees
1. Air Quality Stakeholder Committee - Director H. Graham: Alternate: Director R. Murray Director Murray advised that the Air Quality Stakeholder Committee met on April 1 and provided an update, noting that the wood stove exchange program continues to be successful.
2. Fraser Basin Council - Director J. Taylor: Alternate: Director J. Lightfoot Director Taylor provided an update of the Fraser Basin Council meeting held April 8, 2009 and added that he will provide a report at a future Board meeting. Upon request, Chair Milobar provided an update on the status of the Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process.
3. Municipal Finance Authority - Director P.A.J. Ranta. Director Q'Fee (alternate) Director Ranta advised that he attended the Municipal Finance Authority Annual General Meeting in Victoria on March 25 and 26, 2009. He advised that he will provide a report at a future meeting of the Board of Directors.
4. Municipal Insurance Association - Director H. Danyluk. Director M. Lentz (alternate) Director Danyluk advised there was no meeting.
5. Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition - Director S. Watson. Director J. Sternig (Alternate) Director Watson advised that the Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition Annual General Meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2009.
Director Sternig advised the group is looking at the impact of pine beetle on tourism.
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6. Yellowhead Highway Association - Director H. Graham Director Graham was not available to provide a report.
(c) Other Reports
1. Southern Interior Local Government Association - Director P. A. Wallace Director Wallace advised there was no meeting. She reminded the Board of Directors of the SILGA Convention scheduled for April 29 to May 1. 2009 in Osoyoos.
2. Union of British Columbia Municipalities - Director R. Stanke Director Stanke advised there was no meeting.
3. Federal Gas Tax Funding - Electoral Area "A" (Wells Gray Country) Blackpool Community Hall Furnace Replacement
Report from Clerk/Director of Community Services dated March 31, 2009.
Moved by Director Pennell Seconded by Director Elliott That the Board of Directors approve the expenditure, to a maximum of $12,000.00, from the Federal Gas Tax Revenues, Community Works Fund Component, allocated to Electoral Area "/1(' (Wells Gray Country) to replace the existing furnace at the Blackpool Community Hall.
CARRIED Unanimously
Moved by Director Pennell Seconded by Director Harwood That the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to ex.ecute an agreement with the Star lake Women's Institute that will require the Star lake Women's Institute fulfill the requirements of the Federal Gas Tax funding agreement.
CARRIED Unanimously
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4. Building Canada Fund Grant Acclications - April 24. 2009 Deadline
Report from Director of Environmental Services dated March 27, 2009.
Moved by Director Anderson Seconded by Director Danyluk That the Board of Directors authorize staff to apply for infrastructure funding assistance from the Building Canada Fund, April 24, 2009 deadline, for the following projects in the noted priority order:
1. Landfill Closure, Upgrading, and Environmental Impact Reduction Project 2. Pritchard (Laveau Road) Community Water System Upgrade Project
CARRIED Unanimously
Moved by Director Anderson Seconded by Director Harwood That the Board of Directors, as a requirement to submitting an application for infrastructure funding assistance from the Building Canada Fund, commits to acquiring elector consent, via alternate approval process, petition or referendum, where required, to fund the Regional District's share of successful applications.
CARRIED Unanimously
Moved by Director CruzelleMyram Seconded by Director Wallace That all member municipalities be requested to write to their respective Federal MPs and Provincial MLAs asking for their assistance in support of the TNRD's Building Canada Fund application for the Landfill Closure, Upgrading and Environmental Impact Project.
CARRIED Unanimously
5. Appointments to the TNRD Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee
Report from Director of Environmental Services dated March 24, 2009.
Moved by Director Anderson Seconded by Director CruzelleMyram
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That the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board of Directors endorse the attached Terms of Reference for the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee as amended by increasing the Committee membership from 9 to 12.
CARRIED Unanimously
Moved by Director Anderson Seconded by Director Danyluk That the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board of Directors appoint the following individuals to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee for terms from one to three years as noted with subsequent terms to be renewed at the discretion of the Thompson- Nicola Regional District Board of Directors in accordance with the Terms of Reference:
One Year: Georgia Clement, Ermes Culos, Naowarat Chuptham and George Christou
Two Years: Jen Fretz, Bob Jennejohn, Uli Junker and Wesley lesoski
Three Years: Norton Sarver, Brian Reid, Cheryl Thomas and Josie Wilson
CARRIED Unanimously
6. Board of Directors' Annual Off-Site Meeting
Report from Deputy Clerk/Manager of Community Services dated March 31,2009.
Moved by Director Danyluk Seconded by Director De Cicco
That the 2009 TNRD Board of Directors' out-of-town Board meeting be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 13,2009 in the City of Merritt, BC.
CARRIED Unanimously
Director Lentz requested that Blue River be considered as a location for the 2010 Board of Directors Out-of-Town Meeting. Page 14 of 15 Page 20 of 177 Thompson-Nicola Regional District Regular Board Minutes date... Minutes - Board of Directors Regular Meeting April 9, 2009
10. IN-CAMERA (If Required)
(a) None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Director CruzelleMyram Seconded by Director Tait
That the meeting adjourn at 2:10p.m.
CARRIED Unanimouslv
Certified Correct:
Clerk
Chair
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April 9. 2009
MINUTES of a Public Hearing Meeting of the Board of Directors of the THOMPSON- NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT held in the Board Room, Fourth Floor, 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C. on Thursday, April 9, 2009 commencing at 1:15 p.m.
PRESENT: Chair P. Milobar City of Kamloops Director MA Anderson Village of Ashcroft Director V. Smith (All.) District of Barriere Director P.A.J. Ranta Village of Cache Creek Director H. Danyluk Village of Chase Director J. Harwood District of Clearwater Director R. Stanke Village of Clinton Director J. De Cicco City of Kamloops Director J. Harker City of Kamloops Director J.H. O'Fee City of Kamloops Director P.A. Wallace City of Kamloops Director M. Dosch District of Logan Lake Director J. Lightfoot Village of Lytton Director S. Roline City of Merritt Director T. Pennell Electoral Area "A" (Wells Gray Country) Director M. Lentz Electoral Area "B" (Thompson Headwaters) Director S. Watson Electoral Area "E" (Bonaparte Plateau) Director B. Tait Electoral Area "I" (Blue Sky Country) Director R.H. Elliott Electoral Area "J" (Copper Desert Country) Director J. Taylor Electoral Area "L" Director R. Murray Electoral Area "M" Director B. CruzelieMyram Electoral Area "0" (Lower North Thompson) Director J. Sternig Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and The Peaks)
Mr. G. Toma, Chief Administrative Officer Mr. L. Huntley, Clerk/Director of Community Services Mr. S. Gill, Director of Finance Mr. A. Swetlishoff, Director of Development Services Mr. P. Hughes, Director of Environmental Health Services Ms. V. Weller, Executive Director of Film Mr. K. Kierans, Director of Libraries Ms. L. Cornwell, Deputy Clerk/Manager of Community Services Mr. K. Nightingale, Manager of Information Systems Ms. B. Jackson, Planner Ms. L. Fraser, Administrative Assistant Ms. J. Lewis, Recording Secretary
PRESS: A. Iacobucci - CHNL Radio C. Fortems - Kamloops Daily News OTHERS: Approximately 15 interested persons.
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1. PUBLIC HEARING
(a) Cherry Creek-Savona Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2261 Cherry Creek-Savona Official Community Plan Amendment Appl. No. OP- CCS-j-19 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2262 Rezoning Application No. RZ-j-31 Lot 1. District Lot 368. Kamloops Division Yale District. Plan KAP88709 6657 Savona Access Road. Savona. BC Savona Improvement District The Chair called the Public Hearing to order and invited input from the public.
Upon question, the Director of Development Services indicated that no written submissions had been received.
The Chair called three times for input from the public. Having heard no further response, the Chair closed the Public Hearing for this bylaw.
(b) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2265 Rezoning Application No. RZ-L-58 Agricultural Land Commission Application No. ALR-L-389 Lot 3. Block 1. District Lot 458 and of Section 30. Township 17. Range 13. W6M. KDYD. Plan 4063 except Plans 18871 and 19616 4924 Kamloops-Vernon Highway (Hwy 97 South). Westwold. BC Larry Peter Buff The Chair invited input from the public.
The Director of Development Services reported that correspondence was received and included in the Board of Directors agenda package, with five letters in support and one letter of opposition.
Larry Buff, the owner of the subject property, summarized the history of the mill in Westwold by stating that the business began in 1947 and expanded to an operation in Monte Lake in 1960. The current Westwold sawmill operation currently employs between 30 and 40 employees and is the largest employer in Westwold, with many of those long-term employees. Mr. Buff advised of a variance that was applied for and approved in 1988 to allow the original portable sawmill to be located closer to the dwelling on the property.
Mr. Buff stated that in january 2008, an application was sent to the Agricultural Land Commission to upgrade the 1988 variance to allow pine beetle wood to be utilized at the sawmill. Mr. Buff advised that in the past 20 years there have been no issues or problems from neighbouring property owners. Mr. Buff advised that the wood waste used to be burned under permit from the Ministry of Environment. Due to new regulations, all wood chips are sent to Domtar and the shavings are supplied to local ranchers and farmers.
Upon question regarding the letter of opposition and the level of the water table in the area, Mr. Buff advised that the well on his property is approximately 43 feet deep and that the sawmill is a long way from the creek. Mr. Buff advised that a Professional Engineer had been hired to investigate potential problems on the site and that none had been identified. Page 2 of4 Page 23 of 177 Public Hearing Minutes dated April 9, 2009 Thompson-Nicola Regional District Public Hearing Minutes April 9, 2009
Mr. Dennis Ryan advised that he owns property approximately 1/2 a mile from the subject site. Mr. Ryan advised of the good relationship that Mr. Buff has with his neighbours and advised of the good business practices the mill operates under. Mr. Ryan concluded by stating he personally has had no problems with the noise or waste from the sawmill.
Mr. Harvey Samputro stated that he owns property which borders the south portion of Mr. Buffs property. Mr. Samputro advised that he is the closest neighbour to Mr. Buff and he does not have any complaints about air pollution or noise from the sawmill operation. Regarding the previous conversation about the water table, Mr. Samputro advised that he has three wells on his property which are between 38 and 40 feet deep. Mr. Samputro also stated that in his previous job he inspected mills within the Thompson-Nicola area and believed that Mr. Buffs mill operation was one of the cleanest and had the least waste.
Mr. Dan Speller advised that he lived across from Mr. Buff for 12 years and never had a problem with the mill operation. Mr. Speller expressed his appreciation for Mr. Buffs Westwold sawmill operation which supports local farmers and ranchers with shavings for animal bedding and wood for construction materials.
The Chair called three times for input from the public. Having heard no further response, the Chair closed the Public Hearing for this bylaw.
(c) Nicola Valley Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2268 Nicola Valley Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. OP-NV-M- 14 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2269 Rezoning Application No. RZ-M-36 Lot 1. District Lot 164. KDYD. Plan KAP80308 2527 Aberdeen Road. Lower Nicola. BC Peter & Michelle Waycott The Chair invited input from the public.
The Director of Development Services reported that no additional correspondence had been received.
The Chair called three times for input from the public. Having heard no further response, the Chair closed the Public Hearing for this bylaw.
2. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Director Stanke Seconded by Director O'Fee That the meeting adjourn at 1:25 p.m.
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CLERK CHAIR
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TO: Chair and Board of Directors DATE: April 15, 2009
FROM: Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Land Use Contract Amendment Bylaw No. 2270 Land Use Contract Amendment Application No. RZ-P-107 Lot 12, Section 11, Township 22, Range 15, W6M, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 26002 7161 Cahilty Road, Whitecroft, BC (Cavanagh/Kalinoka)
RECOMMENDATION:
That land Use Contract Amendment Bylaw No. 2270 be introduced and read a first time by title only and be taken to Public Hearing in conjunction with a regular Board of Director's meeting.
/~ ANDREW SWETLISHOFF, MCIP Director of Development Services
BACKGROUND:
This purpose of this application is to amend Land Use Contract (LUC) No. 80 to allow a two- family residential building to be subdivided into two (2) strata lots.
• location Whitecroft, BC
• Present zoning I use Land Use Contract No. 80 R-1 (Residential Single and Two Family) / Residential
Page 26 of 177 Land Use Contract Amendment Bylaw No. 2270 Land Use Contrac... April 15, 2009 Page 2 of 3 Subject: Land Use Contract Amendment Bylaw No. 2270 (RZ-P-107)
• Proposed zoning I use To amend LUC No. 80 to allow the two-family dwelling to be subdivided into two (2) strata lots
• Agricultural Land Reserve Not Affected
• Parcel area 0.178 ha
• Application date September 23, 2008
DISCUSSION:
The subject property is located in the community of Whitecroft, west of Sun Peaks Resort.
There is a two-family dwelling on the property and the applicant would like to convert each of the two dwelling units in the building into strata lots. The remainder of the property will remain as "common property" owned by the new strata corporation. The applicant has submitted a separate application to the Regional District to convert the two family dwelling building into strata lots (Strata Conversion Application No. CA-P-16).
Building Permit No 07-8638K for the two-family dwelling building received final inspection on December 17, 2007. Building Inspection Services states that their interests are unaffected by the strata conversion of the duplex.
The Advisory Planning Commission for Electoral Areas "J", "L" and "P" has recommended approval of this application. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Ministry of Environment Office of the Water Comptroller have advised that they have no objections to the proposal, and the Whitecroft Water Users Society advises that the duplex has two separate water services.
The Interior Health Authority (IHA) has stated that they have no objections in principle to the amendment of LUC 80 to allow the conversion into strata lots. The IHA will have more comments during the subsequent processing of the strata conversion application CA-P-16.
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CONCLUSION:
Development Services supports this application as it will not result in any increase in the density or any additional demand on the community water system and it will allow separate land registry titles to be created for the two dwellings in the building.
Attachments
• TNRD Overview • Location Map • Zoning Map • Proposed Development • Agricultural Land Reserve Map • Land Use Contract Amendment Bylaw No. 2270
Page 28 of 177 Land Use Contract Amendment Bylaw No. 2270 Land Use Contrac... REZONING APPLICATION No. RZ - P - 107
TNRD Overview
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Location Map
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Zoning Map
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Proposed Development
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1:2,500 50 25 a 50 1--1 I I S Metres Page 33 of 177 Land Use Contract Amendment Bylaw No. 2270 Land Use Contrac... THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT
BYLAW NO. 2270
A BYLAW TO AMEND "THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT LAND USE CONTRACT AGREEMENT BYLAW NO. 80"
WHEREAS an application (No. RZ-P-1 07) for amendment to Land Use Contract Agreement Bylaw No. 80, 1973 has been made;
AND WHEREAS the desirable changes in uses of Land and Buildings have been considered;
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1. CITATION
1.1 This bylaw may be cited as "Thompson-Nicola Regional District Land Use Contract Amendment Bylaw No. 2270, 2009".
2. PURPOSE
2.1 Section S of Schedule "B" of Thompson-Nicola Regional District Land Use Contract Agreement Bylaw No. 80, 1973, be amended by adding:
"Strata Plans K117, K118, K119, K120, K121, K122, K123, K124, K125, K126, K127, K128, K138, K139, K140, K152, K178, K179, K185, K186, K191, K192, and K198, all of Section 11, Township 22, Range 15, W6M, KDYD and the dwelling units constructed thereon are permitted. The two-family dwelling buildings on Lots 12 and 40, Section 11, Township 22, Range 15, W6M, KDYD, Plan 26002 only, may each be subdivided into two strata parcels."
as outlined in red on the map attached hereto as Schedule "A".
2.2 The map attached hereto as Schedule "A" is incorporated in and forms part of this bylaw.
READ A FIRST TIME this day of ,2009.
PUBLIC HEARING held on the day of ,2009.
READ A SECOND TIME this day of ,2009.
READ A THIRD TIME this day of ,2009.
RECONSIDERED AND ADOPTED this day of ,2009.
Clerk Chair Page 34 of 177 Land Use Contract Amendment Bylaw No. 2270 Land Use Contrac... SCHEDULE "A"
18 26002
16 26002 60 68 19 26002 26002 26002 15 SEC 11 TP 22 R 15 W6M 26002 20 26002 14 26002
21 26002
A 0.178 ha. KAS117
26002 11 A KAS118 26002
10 A A 26002 KAS119 KAS121
A KAS120
2 23916
7 26002 A KAS 122 6 26002
This Schedule "A" is incorporated in and forms part of
Bylaw No. 2270, 2009.
Certified Correct:
1:2,500
Clerk 50 25 o 50 f-----I I S Metres Page 35 of 177 Land Use Contract Amendment Bylaw No. 2270 Land Use Contrac... THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT
LAND USE CONTRACT AGREEMENT BYLAW NO. 80
(AND AMENDMENTS CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE
AS FURTHER AMENDED BY BYLAW NO. 2270)
(PROPOSED AMENDMENT HIGHLIGHTED IN SUB SECTION S)
CONDITIONS AND TERMS
SCHEDULE "B" AS TO LANDS WITHIN THE
LAND USE CONTRACT
A This Contract shall pertain to that area outlined in red on the Plan forming Schedule "C" of this Agreement;
B The total perimeter of the subdivision shall be fenced sufficient to restrict the movement of livestock onto the Development Area; Fences shall be well maintained by the individual owners of the lots;
C No livestock shall be permitted to be kept on the sites;
D Areas designated as Residential shall conform to the R-1 Standards of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 940 (including amendments). Mobile homes shall be permitted on these lots by permit for a maximum period of twelve (12) months, except in the case of Lot 50, Section 11, Township 22, Range 15, W6M, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 26002, a modular home constructed in compliance with the CSA A277 Standard shall be permitted as a permanent residence", Areas designated as Mobile Home Park shall conform to the Provincial Mobile Home Park Regulations;
E All Commercial or Multi-Family site layouts and buildings shall be approved by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Building and Planning Departments;
F Buildings must carry the appropriate postal numbers as designated by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Office;
G Front yards of all residential buildings shall be suitably seeded or landscaped to provide a neat appearance by the owner of the individual lots within twelve (12) months from the date of occupancy of the homes;
H All permits for building shall be taken out from the Regional District Office, who will give final approvals;
Serious consideration shall be given to the ecology of the land throughout the subdivision. Where practical, all trees shall remain. No disturbance shall take
Page 36 of 177 Land Use Contract Amendment Bylaw No. 2270 Land Use Contrac... Land Use Contract Agreement Bylaw No. 80 Page 2 and Amendments Consolidated for Convenience as Further amended by Bylaw No. 2270 (Proposed Amendment Highlighted in Sub-Section S)
place on the land on either side of any Creek within thirty (30) feet above high water mark;
J No further subdivision or change in land use shall take place unless agreed upon by the owner of the land and the Board of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and in accordance with the Municipal Act;
K No old machinery, car or truck bodies or other such equipment or old lumber shall be stored on the site except that which is of immediate requirement of the aforestated use;
L Footings of all buildings shall be placed so that they are six (6) inches below the recognized frost level, or at the discretion of the Building Inspector;
M All roads within the Development shall be fully compacted and paved to Department of Highway Standards. Such said roads shall be fully sign posted. Roads entering the subdivision shall have standard cattle guards;
N All lots shall have water, hydro and telephone service. The water service shall provide for fire hydrants; fire hydrants shall be provided at the cost of the developer and under the recommendations of the appropriate Fire Protection District or the RCMP as laid down in the NFPA Standards as enacted by the Provincial Fire Marshall's Office;
o An area of seven (7) acres, more or less, together with Lot A, Plan 8256, shall be dedicated as school and park area. The above described area shall be graded to natural levels, well drained, and seeded within twelve (12) months of following forty (40%) percent of single-family residential occupancy;
P No building shall be constructed closer than 100 feet from the bank of any stream and not lower in elevation than five (5) feet above the high water mark of the stream in the immediate vicinity;
Q There shall be no disturbance of the ground surface within a continuous width of one hundred feet (100') from the boundary of lots fronting on the Louis Creek;
R Where ground absorption of sewage disposal systems are used, no part or portion of the disposal field shall be less than 4' above highest ground water table, as determined by the Medical Health Officer;
S Strata Plans K117, K118, K119, K120, K121, K122, K123, K124, K125, K126, K127, K128,K138, K139, K140, K152, K178, K179, K185, K186, K191, K192, and K198, all of Section 11, Township 22, Range 15, W6M, KDYD and the dwelling units constructed thereon are permitted. The two-family dwelling buildings on Lots 12 and 40, Section 11, Township 22, Range 15, W6M, KDYD, Plan 26002 only, may each be subdivided into two strata parcels.
Page 37 of 177 Land Use Contract Amendment Bylaw No. 2270 Land Use Contrac... SoutFiern Interior Loca{ SIL(i:A {jovernment .Jlssociation
April 2, 2009
TNRD 300-465 Victoria Street Kamloops BC V2C 2A9 Attn: John Sternig, Area P
Dear Mayor and Council,
RE: 2010 SILGAAGM and Convention
The SILGA executive would like to congratulate the Thompson Nicola Regional District on its selection as co-host for the 2010 SILGA AGM and Convention. It is awonderful opportunity for your council to showcase the Sun Peaks community to the other members of the SILGA area.
We have attached the SILGA convention planning document for your perusal. It outlines the steps needed to run a successful convention. Please feel free at any time to call on the resources of the SILGA staff member or any of the SILGA Executive.
SILGA would appreciate the acknowledgement of this confirmation letter that the TNRD understands the responsibilities of hosting a convention of this size by returning the second copy of the letter to the address below.
Yours very truly,
K~~ B ofD President, SILGA Agenda ~ Aj)r?3/o' A~,",
1996 Sheffield Way tel: 250-374-3678 Kamloops, BC V2E 2M2 email: [email protected] Page 38 of 177 Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) dated... Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA)
To: Convention Committee and Host Community
Re: Recommended Convention Planning Involvement
1. COMMITTEE PLANNING INVOLVEMENT
It is recommended that the host community form a planning committee shortly after the preceding convention to obtain information from prior host community on such items as attendance, accommodation needs, venue information, catering, sponsorships, budget, successes and suggestions on areas for improvement.
The host municipality is expected to underwrite the costs ofthe annual convention through registrations, sponsorships, etc. Financial assistance is available to smaller communities wishing to host the annual convention. Where the Executive Committee is to give such consideration, the budget for the annual convention shall be reviewed by the Executive Committee and the host municipality no later than February in the year preceding the Convention. The Executive Committee has sole discretion on the amount of any underwriting by SILGA, and may, at their discretion, refer the matter to the floor of the annual general meeting.
If the host committee is interested, it may be an advantage to retain the event planner from the previous convention (if available) for continuity and ease of planning.
The SILGA executive will participate in the planning process of the convention to ensure membership business such as changes to the constitution are included and to ensure enough time for proper dealing with resolutions and nominations.
A parliamentarian will be obtained by the host community with travel time and expenses covered by convention fees. The parliamentarian is to advise during the resolution sessions to ensure proper process throughout is maintained.
The host community convention representative will attend the executive meeting that will be held approximately one month before the convention. They will provide an update to the whole executive on the convention schedule, speaker list and any other pertinent information. Other updates will be required throughout the planning process.
SILGA has an executive assistant that is available for questions relating to SILGA policies and the SILGA constitution as well as providing updates to the president and executive. The executive is always available to help facilitate any issues the host community may need
Page 39 of 177 Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) dated... recommendations on. The Executive Assistant is responsible for the arrangement of the Executive photo.
The resolution session will require one table with one microphone on stage and at least two floor microphones for delegates.
Minutes of each planning meeting (host community) should be submitted to the executive, so issues can be resolved easily should they arise (liaison person to ensure this is done)
It is also recommended that the host community make it a priority whenever possible to serve local or B.C. grown food at the SILGA convention in an effort to support B.C. agriculture.
Recommended Planning cycle:
When host community is chosen:
1. Get confirmation letter signed by the host community confirming responsibilities for a successful convention. The executive has the right to view convention facilities and hotel accommodations before the bid is confirmed.
Mav/June meetinJ~ 1. Get convention committee formed 2. Get dates from 51LGAexecutive 3. Book hotel(s} and convention site. a. Reserve approximately 200 hotel rooms for delegates - establish price b. Note hotel rooms for speakers/dignitaries will need to be booked 4. Decide on theme for convention 5. Book venues for activities a. welcome reception b. meeting rooms - general conference centre, breakout sessions, 51LGAand 51DIT executive meetings, c. Dance d. Golf e. Partner Activities
September/Oct MeetinJ~
1. BOokevent planner, if required 2. Book speakers and establish topics for the convention 3. Book band/OJ 4. Start contacting Exhibitors 5. Start contacting Sponsors a) Decide how many free registrations they will receive
Page 40 of 177 Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) dated... b) Decide how long they will be able to speak. (Gold/Silver/Bronze sponsorship) c) Decide how sponsors will be advertised. - Signage at venue/included in program etc. 6. Get catering quotes 7. Decide cost of convention - note: include two prices - one for late registrations a. Giveaways/gifts b. Food - generally buffet style works best, note dietary restrictions c. Venues - meetings etc d. Cost of binder e. Cost of speakers f. Cost of activities g. Profit
Januarv/Feb meetin~ 1. Nomination process begins (SILGA admin) 2. Registration package sent out (SILGA admin) a) Put on Civicnet and SILGA websites (SILGA admin) 3. Resolution package sent out (SILGA admin) 4. Invitations sent to Premier, Cabinet Minister, SILGA MLA's and MP's, UBCM President and other Local Government Presidents and Life Members. (SILGA admin) 5. Book Parliamentarian (SILGA admin) 6. Order button/pins etc for registration package 7. Signage requests 8. Follow up with sponsorships 9. Establish agenda for AGM and convention (SILGA admin with host committee) 10. Confirm catering contract 11. Get Prizes - need two major prizes and numerous smaller ones 12. Arrange for shuttle services
March meetin~ 1. Resolution booklet mailed out by first week in April (SILGA admin) 2. Arrange to meet with SILGA executive to provide update 3. Get golf tournament set up - person in charge, prizes 4. Have registration tag for Premier 5. Letters to local media promoting convention 6. Gifts for presenters 7. Delegateservices arranged 8. Signs for Registration, Exhibitors Area, Program Sessions, etc. made 9. Invitations and information packages to host community area media
April meetin~ 1. Have plan for unexpected issues with speakers/forums etc. 2. Final catering numbers for Banquet/luncheons, etc. 3. Nomination packages and final nomination report - handled by SILGA executive 4. Resolution and final resolution report - handled by SILGA executive 5. Registrations will be coordinated by SILGA executive assistant and information shared to designated person on host community planning committee.
Page 41 of 177 Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) dated... 6. Frame certificates for Long Service awards. (SILGA admin)
Two weeks before
1. Decide which executive is introducing the speakers/dignitaries
One week before
1. Put binder together- need: a. President's welcome b. Mayor's welcome c. Program of Events . d. AGM program and last year's minutes e. Financial information f. List of SILGA Executive g. List of SILGA committee members h. Attending Delegate List i. Speaker's profiles/bios j. Nominating Committee Report - including bios on all nominees k. Resolution Report - including title page I. SILGA Constitution and Bylaws m. SILGA policies n. SILGA Life members
2. Send out tee times to participants
Dav before
1. Decorate venue (include banners/flags of communities) 2. Set up registration desk
Post convention 1. Send thank you letters (should be done up ahead of convention.) Letters should go to all speakers, MLA's and MP's, sponsors and volunteers. (Host committee should prepare, outgoing SILGA President and Host Mayor should sign).
Page 42 of 177 Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) dated... For Immediate Release - AprilS, 2009
Rally for Rivers and Local Politicians Reject BC's Private Energy Goldrush
AVICC Demands Sustainable Energy Planning Process and Supports Moratorium on River Diversion Approvals
Nanaimo: More than 400 people gathered outside the Nanaimo Conference Centre on Saturday afternoon to support local government politicians meeting inside at the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICe) annual conference. While delegates to the convention deliberated the proliferation of river diversion hydroelectric projects throughout the coast, citizens attending the Rally for Rivers demanded best environmental practices and democratic process. Local governments have had no official say in land use planning for energy projects since 2003 when the provincial government unilaterally enacted Bill 30, the legislation that strips local government of its land use jurisdiction over these projects
The rally was a visual, musical and vocal display of the intense feelings people share about free flowing rivers, as well as a demand to participate in the decisions about BC's water resources. Speakers addressed energy consumption and stressed conservation imperatives. They demanded environmental assessments for every river project and called for a halt to private projects that are generating less-than-green energy for profit and export, instead of serving the needs of British Columbia.
Rally organizer Lannie Keller pointed to the diversity of people in the crowd noting, "We are citizens from every walk of life and every island community. We want conservation initiatives, we want local participation in developing BC's renewable energy resources -- and we don't like what's happening to BC rivers!" She went on to say, "We support our local elected representatives' challenge to the government's top-down corporate agenda."
While the rally got into full swing outside, local government representatives listened to proponents oflndependent Power Projects present rationale for fast-tracking "green" energy projects. Industry arguments did not however convince local government of the merits of short sighted, financially motivated plans.
On Sunday, the AVICC passed three major policy resolutions calling on the provincial government to immediately commence an integrated sustainable energy planning process, place a moratorium on any further issuance of water licenses or land tenures, and to restore BC Hydro's mandate to find opportunities for developing sustainable alternative energy projects.
"The delegates at this convention are representatives from Bella Coola to Powell River, Port Hardy to Victoria and all the local governments in between," said Jim Abram, the Director for the Strathcona Regional District, where Canada's largest private power project is being proposed in Bute Inlet. "The AVICC is made up of elected people from the entire political spectrum, and on this day, they have all come together to tell the provincial government that the provincial energy policy needs to be overhauled and that local governments and communities need to be heard and included in resource development decisions."
Rally organizers were pleased with the AVICC votes. "We must find ways to address global warming and drastically reduce fossil fuel dependence, and we don't need to sacrifice our rivers
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AgendaPage 43 of- 177"r:2316'1 Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVI... 111~ and wilderness ecosystems to create a renewable energy economy that truly benefits the citizens British Columbia," said Keller. "We hope these resolutions create momentum for a big shift in government policies."
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For more information contact:
Jim Abram, Director, Strathcona Regional District cell: 250-830-8005, office: 250-285-3355
Lannie Keller, Friends ofBute Inlet cell: 250-287-0635, office: 250-285-2846 website: www.Butelnlet.net
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The following Resolutions were passed at the AVICC (Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities) convention on April 5, 2009:
Strathcona Regional District Resolution Need for BC Integrated Sustainable Energy Planning Process
Whereas, British Columbia is recognized as a significant potential provider of clean, and renewable energy production and private energy developers may have a role in mitigating the effects of climate change due to fossil fuel use by generating clean power through access to and use of public resources including navigable waters, rivers, forest lands and associated roads;
and Whereas, without a comprehensive planning process, these resources may be developed in an inappropriate manner that fails to recognize potential significant adverse environmental, economic and social impacts;
Therefore be it resolved that, the Government of British Columbia immediately enact a province wide Integrated Sustainable Energy Planning process, to determine the need for, the best technology to be used, and any new siting of sustainable energy production.
Totino Resolution
... Therefore be it resolved that the provincial government place a moratorium on issuing water licenses or licenses of occupation for independent power projects (IPP's) until
1) All IPP's are regulated by BC hydro for the public good
2) Regional plans for IPP development are completed by the BC government. with full public participation including regional and local governments.
3) IPP's are only developed when other less costly and less damaging forms of sustainable power have been developed, and when new development is required for provincial power self sufficiency.
4) Regulations require all IPP's to be assessed under the BC Environmental Assessment Act to determine if they are appropriate: this would include an examination ofthe cumulative impacts of proposed projects.
5) The development ofIPP's is acceptable to local First Nations and local non-native communities.
Highlands Resolution
... Therefore be it resolved that BC hydro have its mandate restored to look for opportunities to develop sustainable alternative energy projects.
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March 27, 2009 File: 0480
Hon Stockwell Day #203 - 301 Main Street Penticton, B.C. V2A 5B7
Dear Mr. Day:
Re: Building Canada Fund - Thompson Nicola Regional District Rural and Small Municipality Eco-Depot Waste Disposal Project
On behalf of the City of Merritt, I am writing in support of the application made by the Thompson Nicola Regional District for funding from the Building Canada Fund for the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan implementation.
As a smaller municipality we are challenged by the ever rising costs of solid waste management. The Eco-Depot Waste Disposal Project helps to equalize those costs among users, and more importantly to deflect recyclables from the landfill .
.We, at the City of Merritt, feel this is a very worthy project, and would appreciate all support that you can put towards this application.
Yours truly,
Mayor Susan Roline BofD Agenda - ~(:i?-:/6, q Cc: Mr. Harry Lali, MLA (0\;7) Mr. Greg Toma, CAO, TNRD
City of Merritt 2185 Voght Street, PO Box 189, Merritt, British Columbia VlK lE8 Telephone:(250) 378-4224 Fax: (250) 378-2600 E-Mail: [email protected]: 46 ofwww.merritt.ca 177 City of Merritt dated March 27, 2009 Re: Building Canada F... Bag 4400, Station Main Merritt BC V1 K 1B8 Telephone: 250 378-4802 Facsimile: 250 378-4852 Toll-Free: 1 877 378-4802 E-mail: [email protected]
Room 201, Parliament Buildings Victoria BC V8X 1X4 Telephone; 250 953-4773 Province of Facsimile: 250387-4680 British Columbia Website: bcndpcaucus.ca Legislative Assembly Satellite Office: 114 Vermilion Avenue Princeton BC Harry Lali, MLA Telephone: 250 295-3402 (Yale-Lillooet)
March 30, 2009
Infrastructure Canada Communications 6th Floor, 90 Sparks St. Ottawa, ON, KIP-5B4
To Whom It May Concern,
Re: Eco-Denot Waste Disnosal Proiect #26046
As the MLA for Yale- Lillooet I am pleased to offer my full support for the Thompson- Nicola Regional District's Rural and Small Municipality Eco-Depot Waste Disposal Project for the Building Canada Fund.
Please note that the funding requested has many important benefits: #1. This system concentrates on refuse compaction and upgrading existing transfer stations to include. compaction facilities. #2. The project will make the cmrent system more efficient and cut down the overall numbers of trips required, therefore, reducing air emissions. #3. The eco-depots will also provide a one-stop approach for all waste and recycling needs in the rural communities.
This project will recycle at least 30% of the waste that is currently going to the regional landfills and with many of the landfills being shut down there is a need for a more efficient way to collect the waste.
Once again I am happy to offer my enthusiastic support for this project.
Sincerely,
,,'.... r·..' . -,-' ," ..." .' .' .. ,," :. : '.. < .. ' '-~ -' ,"-", -, - '-, .. ~ Harry Lali, MLA Yale-Lillooet
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·U~~ IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS B~~F IJ COLu"MBrA ML"'?I."ICIPAUI1ES Grant Opportunities & Upcoming Deadlines
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To:. Mayors, Chairsl and Administrators From: Local Government Program Services, UBCM Date: April 2, 2009
UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINES
OTHER PROGRAMS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The following programs are now available to members: • Building Governance Capacity - on-~oing. • Newly Elected Community to Community Forum - on-going until June 2009. • Stra~egic Wildfire Protection - on-going • Supporting Treaty Implementation - on-going
For more information on any of these programs please visit www.civicnet.bc.ca (Under 'Programs & Services'- 'Local Government Program Services') or call (250) 356-5134.
Please circulate and distribute to Council/Board Members & Staff
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2009 March 24
Chair and Board of Directors Thompson-Nicola Regional District #300 - 465 Victoria Street Kamloops, BC V2C 2A9
Dear Chair and Board of Directors:
SUBJECT: SIX STOREY WOOD-FRAME RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS ITEM NO. 02, MANAGER'S REPORTS, COUNCIL 2009 MARCH 23
Burnaby City Council, at the Open Council meeting held on 2009 March 23, received the above noted report from the Director Planning and Building. Council adopted the following recommendations contained within the staff report AS AMENDED:
. 1. "THAT rezonings for the development of five or six storey wood-frame buildings only proceed after the concerns outlined in this report have been satisfactorily addressed. 2. THAT Council authorize an amendment to the Building Bylaw to include Building Specialists in the definition of Registered Professionals enabling the Chief Building Inspector to require Building Specialists for the design and field review of the construction of complex buildings. 3. THAT a copy ofthis report be sent to Honourable Rich Coleman, Minister of Housing and Social Development, requesting that the issues outlined in this report be addressed for inclusion in the B.C. Building Code. 4. THAT a CoPYof this report be sent to all DECM member municipalities."
Please find enclosed a copy of the report for your information.
Sincerely, BofD :r~gan~'~ Agenda - ~\ A?J/O r MAYOR hJ20
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TO: CITY MANAGER DATE: 2009 MARCH 18
FROM: DIRECTOR PLANNING & BUILDING FIRE CHIEF
SUBJECT: SIX STOREY WOOD-FRAME RESIDENTIAL BillLDINGS
PURPOSE: To provide Council with infonnation and recommendations on the B.C. Building Code changes allowing the construction of six storey wood-frame residential buildings.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. THAT rezonings for the development of five or six storey wood-frame buildings only proceed after the concerns outlined in this report have been satisfactorily addressed.
2. THAT Council authorize an amendment to the Building Bylaw to include Building j Specialists in the definition of Registered Professionals enabling the Chief Building \ Inspector to require Building Specialists for the design and field review of the construction of complex buildings.
3. THAT a copy of this report be sent to Honourable Rich Coleman, Minister of Housing and Social Development, requesting that the issues outlined in this report be addressed for inclusion in the B.C. Building Code.
REPORT
1.0 BACKGROUND
At the regular Council meeting of2009 February 02, Council directed staff to provide a report on the B.C. Building Code (Code) changes allowing the construction of six storey wood-frame residential buildings. The purpose of this report is to outline the Code changes, issues arising from those changes and the impact of those changes in Burnaby.
On 2008 February 16, the Thome Speech indicated that "we will lead the way in safe, six storey wood-frame construction that lowers building and housing costs." Premier Gordon Campbell also indicated that he wanted to support the province's forest industry by allowing higher wood- frame buildings.
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In 2008 May, Housing Minister Rich Coleman announced the Province's intention to increase the maximum height for wood-rrame residential buildings rrom four to six storeys by amending the Code.
In 2008 June, the Building and Safety Policy Branch, a branch of the Office of Housing and Construction Standards responsible for the development of the Code, started working on the Code changes. In 2008 August, the Branch hired consultants to conduct research, identify the issues to be addressed and propose Code changes to allow the construction of six storey wood- rrame residential buildings.
Between 2008 July and November, staff in the Building and Safety Policy Branch worked with stakeholders to develop proposed changes to the Code. Public consultation on the proposed Code changes was conducted rrom 2008 November 15 to December 15.
In general, the stakeholders felt that their input was hampered by time constraints and limited background information and research. Some of the important issues outlined in this report have not been addressed and recommendations were not incorporated in the Code changes.
2.0 NEW BUILDINGCODEPROVISIONS
The following new Code provisions, for residential buildings only, were enacted by Ministerial Order on 2009 January 08 and will take effect on 2009 April 06:
2.1 Building Height
The current Code permits wood-rrame residential buildings up to four storeys in height. The Code changes increase the allowable height of these buildings to six storeys with a maximum dimensional height of 18 meters to the uppermost storey. The height limit of 18 meters is also the current limit for a building that would not be considered as a high-rise building.
However, in higher seismic zones, such as the Lower Mainland, the current structural requirements of the Code for wood- rrame construction limit the building height between to 15 m and 20 m depending on the types of wood shear walls used to resist seismic forces. This requirement may further restrict the dimensional height and the number of storeys that can be built.
2.2 Building Area
The Code addresses the inherent difference between combustible and non-combustible construction by limiting combustible building area to 20% of that permitted for a non- combustible building of similar height. This factor is maintained with the Code changes. The building area defmes the total permissible area for each floor.
The Code currently employs a formula in apportioning building area relative to the building height, such that the resulting gross floor area of all the floors is limited to a maximum of 7200 sq.m.
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The current maximum area for each floor of a four storey wood-frame building is 1800 sq.m. The new maximum floor area is 1440 sq.m. for a five storey building and 1200 sq.m. for a six storey building.
By retaining the same gross floor area, the intent of the Code change is to maintain the same volume of combustible construction.
2.3 Exterior Cladding
Combustible cladding is currently permitted on a four storey residential building. The Code change limits the cladding for five storey and six storey wood-frame residential buildings to three types: • non-combustible material, • combustible material with certain fire-resistance, or • fire-retardant treated wood.
The intent of the Code change is to address the risk of fire spreading up the building face.
2.4 Sprinkler System
Currently a four storey wood-frame residential building is required to have a sprinkler system conforming to NFP A 13R, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height," The Code change requires five storey and six storey buildings to have a sprinkler system conforming to a higher standard, NFP A 13. Additional sprinlder protection will apply to balconies, closets, attic and crawl spaces . . 2.5 Seismic Design
Shear walls provide resistance to lateral earthquake loads. The Code change requires the shear walls of all floors to line up over the entire height of the building. Offset or discontinuity of the shear walls weakens the structural capacity of the building structure to resist lateral earthquake loads.
3.0 ISSUES
Although the stakeholders and the public generally support the principle of allowing th.e construction of six storey wood-frame buildings and the Code changes do address some of the concerns raised, a number of significant technical and process issues remain. They are discussed as follows:
3.1 Technical Issues
This Section identifies technical issues and concerns that have not been addressed by the Code changes for various reasons. Municipalities have limited power under the Concurrent Authority within the Community Charter to establish bylaws that alter the technical standards or the application of the Code without the approval of the Minister.
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The Charter limits municipalities to process oriented Issues ill relation to the Codes administration.
3.1.1. Lack of Research on Seismic Design
Code changes of this magnitude that require extensive research, testing, consultation and the development of education and training documents would normally take several years to complete. These Code changes were completed in six months. The Building and Safety Policy Branch started to work on the Code changes in 2008 June and hired two consultants in 2008 August to review primarily structural performance and fire risks inherent in six storey wood- frame buildings. The proposed changes were available for public consultation between 2008 November 15 and December 15 and were approved by the Minister in 2009 January.
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (APEGBC) and the Architectural Institute of BC (AIDC) identified a number of concerns related to issues such as fire safety, structural adequacy and material shrinkage, and stated that there was insufficient time to develop guidelines for their members prior to the implementation of the Code changes. APEGBC has submitted a proposal for funding from the Province to produce the necessary guidelines, however, the initial request was not approved. Recently the Province agreed to fund a shortened version to approximately 1/4 of the original proposal.
The Province also provided funding to Forintek, a research group, to test a six storey wood- (0 \, ) frame building on an earthquake shaker table in Japan this summer. Forintek is also conducting '. some research on the structural design of six storey wood-frame buildings, both. in their laboratory at the University of British Columbia and at the Colorado State University. The results are not expected to be available prior to the effective date of the Code changes in April.
Code requirements pertaining to buildings and construction materials provisions have evolved based on research and historical experience of the performance of wood-frame buildings up to four storeys. It is the view of staff that more research and consultation should be required prior to adopting the Code changes which allow an increase in the building height of wood-frame buildings to six storeys.
3.1.2. Fire Risks
Recommendations of the consultants addressing fire risks and concerns expressed by interest groups such as the Building Officials, Fire Chiefs, Professional Engineers and Architects, were not incorporated in the Code changes. Such recommendations are listed as follows:
• Increase the reliability of the fire separations between floors by using two layers of fire-rated drywalls instead of one layer; • Limit the risk of fire spread up the exterior of the building by only allowing non- combustible cladding (and not permitting combustible materials); • Limit the risk of fire spread up the interior of the building by providing fIre ( blocking of vertical concealed spaces;
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• Provide better exit routes by requiring non-combustible exit shafts; and • Aide firefighting by providing high-rise measures, such as a firefighters' elevator, a voice communication system, a smoke control system and an emergency generator
The Code changes failed to address a concern pertaining to residential buildings for seniors and for assisted living. The occupants in those buildings would have difficulty negotiating six storeys of stairs in the event of an emergency.
Fire spread in wooden structures, regardless of sprinklers, is considerably more rapid than in those built of non-combustible materials (i.e. concrete). In many cases, multi-storey wooden structures have experienced catastrophic fire loss between the firewalls, along with considerable damage to the rest of the building as a direct result of the rate of fire spread. There can be a dozen or more units between the firewalls and fire intensity contributing to radiant, conductive and convective heat transmission can seriously affect their ability to stop the horizontal spread of the fire.
In a concrete building, the fire is usually contained to the area of origin and rarely spreads to other floors or units. The areas or units in concrete structures act as compartments and greatly reduce the spread of fire. If the fire is not in or affecting the safety of their unit, the occupants can stay where they are and wait for rescue if they are unable to access a fire escape route.
In a wooden structure, this is not an option. The occupants must escape the building. The potential rate of fire spread in a wood-frame building greatly reduces the time someone has to find their way out of the building. Escaping from a sixth floor is going to take longer than it does to escape from a fourth floor. This applies to firefighter escape as well.
The Code changes did not address these fire issues and may put the firefighters and the occupants of six storey wood-frame buildings at an increased risk.
3.1.3. Fire Fighting
Six storey structures require the use of high-rise firefighting tactics which are much different from those used for low-rise structures (1 - 4 storeys). The current three and four storey wooden structures create demanding challenges when fighting fIres from an external upper floor access perspective. The transition fi:om low-rise to high-rise firefighting tactics takes place for anything greater than three storeys above ground level. Firefighters are able to access third floor balconies with ground ladders but require truck aerial ladders to reach higher storeys. It is both the number of storeys and the building height from any side that determine the specific firefighting tactics used. Fires in these structures are fought using internal as well as external tactics and each complements the other. Access for aerial devices is usually an issue in apartment complexes and which floor the firefighters can get to is dependent on how close they can get to the building. As a result, internal firefighting tactics may be the only option for fires in the upper floors, a much more dangerous situation in a wooden structure than one constructed of non-combustible materials.
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Fires in concrete buildings are usually compartmentalized, in other words they are contained to a cubicle like area. In concrete buildings, firefighters can attack the fire from outside the fue1load area that is burning, even if it is an inside hallway or stairwell. When fighting fire from the inside of a wooden building, they usually find themselves operating in the middle of the fuel load.
A critical component of any firefighting strategy includes searching the building for occupants requiring rescue. A six storey wooden building would take about twice the time to search as compared to a three storey building with the same available resources. With the potential of a more rapid fire spread, time becomes much more critical. A wood-frame building would require a complete initial search, while in comparison, a high-rise building constructed of non- combustible materials only requires an initial search of the immediate floor or two above the fire floor and occupants can remain in their unit if it is unsafe to exit the building.
It is common for fires in low-rise (up to 4 storeys) wood-frame apartment buildings to require more firefighting resources for a longer period of time to extinguish than for those in multi- storey structures constructed of non-combustible materials enclosing each unit. It is the potential for the rapid spread of the fire to the entire structure as well as the surrounding exposures that detemrines the resources assigned to the incident. Fires in wooden multi-unit apartment structures usually require responses that tax the fire fighting resources to the limit and often require the callback of off-duty personnel to support the operation and provide coverage for the remainder of the city.
3.1.4. Building Envelope (
There is no additional provision in the Code changes to address the design and performance of the building envelopes of six storey wood-frame buildings. The consultants hired by the Province have cited the reason that Part 5 of the current Code, Environmental Separation, is objective-based and adequately deals with the building envelopes for buildings of different heights. It is therefore incU1Jlbent on the designer to consider the increased risks, and design accordingly.
The design 811dconstruction of building envelopes are very complex. Factors affecting the performance of the envelope of a building include knowledge and experience of the designer, detailing of the interfaces between different materials, workmanship, field reviews by the professionals and maintenance by the owners. The level of competency and knowledge of the industry and the design professionals and the standard of drawings and documents vary substantially within the industry.
Given the above factors, together with the amount of rainfall in the Lower Mainland, the addition of two extra wood-frame storeys could increase the risk of building envelope failure.
3.1.5. Material Shrinkage
There is no specific provision in the Code changes to deal with the shrinkage of wood products used in the construction of six storey wood-frame buildings. (
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The only reference to shrinkage is made in the Appendix of the Code that warns the designers that building movement, due to shrinkage, should be considered in the designs of cladding systems, mechanical and plumbing systems, hold-down devices for structural walls and connections to non-shrinking elements, including firewalls and elevator shafts.
3.2 Process Issues
Administrative matters may be dealt with autonomously at the local government level. Building Bylaw that establishes procedures for the administration and enforcement of the Code, such as plan review and building inspection, is not subject to concurrent authority and does not require the Minister's approval. Some of these process issues identified below may be addressed at the local government level.
3.2.1 Qualification of Professionals
Since the current Code is objective-based, it heavily relies on the design professionals to use their knowledge and experience to ensure that their design meets .the objectives of the Code. One of the major concerns identified by various interest groups and the consultants hired by the Province was the need for qualified design professionals to address the technical issues identified above (fire safety, structural, building envelope and material shrinkage).
Currently, the Code requires registered architects and professional engineers to design and provide construction field reviews of six storey wood-frame residential buildings.· FIowever, the Code does not require specific training, knowledge or experience for the professionals. The certification and regulation of the practice of architects and engineers are left to AIDC and APEGBC under the authority of their respective Acts.
The Ministry of Housing and Social Development introduced Bill 10, The Housing Statues Amendment Act, on 2008 April, providing the two professional associations with authority to create categories of Building Specialists and set qualifications. It also enables the local governments to require Building Specialists, created by the two associations, to certify plans submitted for Building Permits. This provides local government with confidence that new and complex technologies are safely and effectively implemented.
APECBC has already created a category of Building Specialist called "Designated Structural Engineers" (DSE) for structural design of more complex buildings, such as those classified as Part 3 buildings by the Code. The City of Vancouver has already amended their Building Bylaw requiring DSE for all Part 3 buildings since 2007.
AIBC and APECBC are jointly working to create two more categories of Building Specialists, "Building Envelope Professionals" (BEP) for the design and field review of building envelopes and "Certified Professionals" (CP) to coordinate the permit and inspection processes. The program for BEP may be completed this year while the one for CP may take two years to finish.
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The current Burnaby Building Bylaw requires that the design and field review of building envelope of a residential building, other than single and two family dwellings, shall be carried out by a Building Envelope Professional that meets the qualifications as prescribed in the Building Bylaw.
The Burnaby Building Bylaw also provides the authority to the Chief Building Inspector to require the owner to obtain the design and field review services of a "Registered Professional", an architect or a professional engineer, in respect of a permit for abuilding that, in the opinion of the Chief Building Inspector, the site conditions, size or complexity of a building or an aspect of a building so warrants.
In order to take advantage of the authority provided by Bill 10, it is recommended that Council authorize the amendment of the Burnaby Building Bylaw to include Building Specialists, as defined in Section 55(1) of the Community Charter, in the definition of Registered Professionals.
This amendment will enable the Chief Building Inspector to require certification of Building Specialists, such as Designated Structural Engineers, Building Envelope Professionals and Certified Professionals, for complex buildings such as all Part 3 which includes the six storey wood-frame buildings.
The benefit of this bylaw change is not only to ensure that the new and complex technologies are safely and effectively implemented but also reduces the City's liability exposure in future claims due to faulty construction.
3.2.2 Qualification of Contractors and Trades
Concerns were raised by building officials and design professionals that some of the contractors and trades do not have the experience, qualifications and/or ability to construct four storey wood- frame buildings, particularly in relation to building envelopes, fire stop systems, material shrinkage due to moisture content of wood and shear walls. Construction of six storey buildings will exaggerate the need for qualified contractors and trades.
Currently there is no mandatory qualification for contractors or trades that are responsible for the items mentioned above. The new home warranty program relies on the insurance providers to screen the general contractors; however, the insurance providers qualify contractors based more on their financial ability than their technical ability.
APEGBC's preliminary proposed design guideline for structural engineers recommended that contractors should be qualified by their past experiences or be able to demonstrate to the engineer that they have the necessary understanding and competencies to perform the work including proper installation of all details provided by the structural engineer.
Qualification of contractors and trades is a provincial matter, however, we are able to require, under our current Building Bylaw, an independent third party inspection in addition to the inspections provided by our building inspection staff to ensure certain critical building ( components are being installed correctly.
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3.2.3 Education and Training
APEGBC is currently working on a design guideline for professional engineers to address the six storey wood-frame buildings. The guideline will be a scaled down version from the original proposal due to funding and time restraints. The guideline will cover topics such as design, drawing and review practice, shear walls, shrinkage, firewalls and elevator shafts, and hybrid systems with mix use of wood, steel, concrete and masonry.
APEGBC is hoping to have the guideline available to the engineers on or before the effective date of the Code changes. However, time would still be required to schedule seminars for education and training. It is not expected that the training would be completed until later this year.
Unfortunately, there is no specific education and training program for building officials, contractors and trades at this time.
4.0 IMPACT OF CODE CHANGESIN BURNABY
4.1 Zoning
Five and six storey wood-fTame residential buildings could be accommodated through Comprehensive Development rezoning under Burnaby's existing zoning bylaw, if approved by Council. .
Although the RM2 and RM3 zoning districts permit a maximum building height of three storeys, four storey residential buildings have been permitted under Comprehensive Development zoning based on these districts, at a maximum RM3 density of 1.10 Floor Area Ratio with underground parking and no amenity bonus.
Six storey residential buildings would hypothetically tend to fall within the RM4 and RM5 density range, i.e. 1.70 and 2.20 Floor Area Ratio maximums respectively (with underground parking and no amenity bonus). Given the maximum lot coverage of 25 percent and 30 percent permitted in the Rl\14 and RM5 districts respectively, the maximum Floor Area Ratios permitted in these zones could not be achieved in a six storey building form, except through a Comprehensive Development rezoning which increased the permitted lot coverage for a specific development.
Given the concerns outlined in this report, it is unlikely that rezoning applications for six storey wood- frame apartment buildings would be supported by staff until such time as the issues outlined in this report are addressed.
4.2 Firefighting
The President of the Fire Chiefs' Association of B.C. (FCABC) submitted a report from the Fire Services Liaison Group (FSLG) outlining some serious questions and concerns expressed by its members. Some were addressed, but a significant number still exist. Page 58 of 177 City of Burnaby dated March 24, 2009 Re: Six Storey Wood-F... 11 9 To: City Manager From: Director Planning & Building & Fire Chief Re: Six Storey Wood-Frame Residential Buildings 2009 March 18 Page 10 ( The Province announced that the changes to the Code had the support of the Office of the Fire Commissioner, a provincially run and funded agency. The request and opportunity for input came after the initial announcement.
It is critical that the safety of the occupants and firefighters be considered in any requirements relating to the construction of any structure. From a Fire Department perspective, these are not mid-rise buildings. They would require high-rise frrefighting tactics. The firefighting strategy would have to be further modified, based on the combustible material construction for the reasons previously indicated.
Fire incidents would require an increased resource response to deal with the added tactical requirements compromising the ability ofthe Fire Department to quickly attack the fire from an offensive stance, in other words, finding the seat of the fire and extinguishing-it quickly minimizing the fire loss. This is difficult enough in three storey apartment buildings. If the firefighters are forced into a defensive stance (fighting the frre from outside at a safe distance), they are only able to control the spread of the fire to adjoining exposures and extinguishment is accomplished by "surround and drown" where appliances with large nozzle are set up to pour water on the structure until the fire is out, usually resulting in catastrophic fire loss.
Even with the most up-to-date fire protection systems in place to alert occupants and slow the fire down (i.e. sprinklers), the ability for occupants to escape quickly is probably the most important factor. When an alarm sounds, all too often it is ignored and we usually find only a handful have made their way from the building. In a wooden structure, it is that much more ( imperative that all occupants get out safely and quickly. If there is a fire emergency, a taller building will take longer to be evacuated and, with our search talcing longer to complete, fewer resources will be available initially to begin an offensive fire attack.
For these reasons, the Fire Department would not support proposals allowing wood-frame buildings of more than the current four storey limit and height restriction for these types of structures.
4.3 Permit and Inspection Process
Staff involved in the permit and inspection process of multi-storey residential buildings rely on the expertise of registered professionals, such as architect and engineers, with respect to issues regarding the building envelope, structural adequacy and building material shrinkage. If the architects and engineers are not ready or adequately prepared to deal with the design and construction implications of the six storey wood-frame buildings, staff could not support proposals to construct such buildings.
5.0 CONCLUSION
Although there is support in principle to allow six storey wood-frame building construction, the following technical and process issues remain to be addressed: • Lack of research on seismic design; • Fire risks to occupants;
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• Firefighting; • Building Envelope; • Material Shrinkage; • Qualification of Design Professionals; • Qualification of Contractors and Trades; and • Education and Training for those involved in design and construction
Given the concerns outlined in this report, it is recommended that:
1. Rezonings for the development of five or six storey wood-frame buildings only proceed after the concerns outlined in this report have been satisfactorily addressed.
2. Council authorize the amendment to the Building Bylaw to include Building Specialists in the definition of Registered Professionals enabling the Chief Building Inspector to require Building Specialists for the design and field review of the construction of complex buildings.
3. A copy of this report be sent to Honourable Rich Coleman, Minister of Housing and Social Development, requesting that the issues outlined in this report be addressed for inclusion in the B.C. Building Code.
JJ ~ "/, M~~,}::iL B. Luksul1 R. Cook Director Planning & Building Fire Chief
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DANGER TREES IN YOUR COMMUNITY HELPING TO KEEP MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLE- AFFECTED COMMUNITIES SAFE
The Government of Canada is providing funds to remove trees killed by the mountain pine beetle from municipal parks and school yards.
Across British Columbia millions of mature pine trees were killed by the beetle. Now the deteriorating wood is at risk of falling and poses a hazard to people using community recreation areas.
Communities and school yards in the beetle zone can receive grants to remove these trees and improve public safety. Funding is available through the Hazard Tree Removal from Municipal Lands Element of Natural Resources Canada's Mountain Pine Beetle Program.
"Trees affected by the mountain pine beetle pose a significant safety hazard. BCs boards of education are cammitted to ensuring that public schools are safe for children. Grant programs offered by National Resources Canada are needed to ensure that BC schools cantinue to be safe."
-Connie Denesiuk, President of the BCSchool Trustees Association.
FUNDING FOR COMMUNITIES In fiscal year 2007/2008, approximately $500,000 was spent by communities to find and remove hazard trees.Another $900,000 is approved for projects in 2008/2009. Recipients may receive up to $100,000 per year. Funding varies and is determined by the size and duration of the project.
"We will apply for as long as the program is offered. We're paying around $1a,aaa/hectare in costs, and that is huge. That extra funding just helps so much."
-Ian Wilson, Urban Forestry Specialist, City of Kelowna This element of the Mountain Pine Beetle Program has been extended through March,20l0.
HOW TO APPLY Mountain Pine Beetle Program Hazard Tree Removai from Municipal Lands fD I View at: mpb.ds.n rcan.gcca/protect/com munity/munici pal_e.htmi A~ 114, - ~. 7{ Or call: 250-363-3330
Page 62 of 177 Natural Resources Canada Re: Danger Trees In Your Communit... WHO MAY APPLY
Eligible applicants include municipalities (with legal status) including regional districts, school boards (as constituted under the provincial School Act),and First Nations bands and councils.
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
Activities funded under the Hazard Tree Removal Element include:
hazard tree assessments and preparing plans and prescriptions for treatments to reduce risks and hazards
removal of beetle-killed trees and associated debris
verification of environmental compliance
Funding recipients may hire contractors to do the work. Tree removal activities undertaken by residential property owners are not eligible.
KEEPING PARKS OPEN
Eleanor lake Park, in the centre of Blue River, BC,was hit hard by the mountain pine beetle. Ball diamonds, a beach, and swimming areas keep the park busy with local residents and visiting tourists from spring through fall.The Thompson Nicola Regional District used funding from the Program to assess and remove the beetle-killed pine from the park.
CONTACT:
David Harrison Chief Implementation Officer Mountain Pine Beetle Program Natural Resources Canada Canadian Forestry Service 506 West Burnside Road Victoria, BC V8Z 1M5 Ph: 250-363-0723 Fax: 250-363-0775 email: [email protected]
Page 63 of 177 Natural Resources Canada Re: Danger Trees In Your Communit... D~TIDCTOFLOGANLAKE P.O. BOX 190, LOGAN LAKE, B.C. VOK 1WO TELEPHONE (250) 523-6225 FAX (250) 523-6678 "Where Recreation and Nature Meer'
April 9, 2009 File 0530.04
Email: [email protected] Mr. Harry Lali, MLA
Email: [email protected] The Honourable Stockwell Day
Email: [email protected] Senator Nancy Green
Dear Mr. Lali, Honourable Stockwell Day and Senator Green:
Council at the April 7, 2009 Regular Meeting, received a request from the Thompson- Nicola Regional District for support of a Building Canada Fund Application for a eco- depot waste project and passed the following resolution:
"THAT Ltr 246 from Thompson-Nicola Regional District requesting support of the TNRD's Building Canada Fund application for the eco-depot project, be received; AND THAT staff write The Honourable Stockwell Day, MLA Harry Lali and Senator Nancy Green requesting they support the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Building Canada Fund application for the Rural and Small Municipality Eco-Depot Waste Disposal Project #26046; and forward a copy of same to the TNRD.u.
Your support would be greatly appreciated as solid waste management is a necessary, vital and costly service.
Yours truly, ~1Vkmv
Deputy Corporate Administrator
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Agenda 0 ~(?3loCZ c) }f)To Page 64 of 177 District of Logan Lake dated April 9, 2009 Re: Building Ca... VI:L:LAGE OF :LYTTOIf
PO Box 100, 380 Main Street, Lytton, BC VOK 1ZO
P: 250455~2355 F: 250455~2142
06 April 2009
Interior Health Facilities Management 1860 Dayton Street Kelowna ,BC V1 Y 7W6
Attention: Doug Levell, Manager of RealEstate Services
/" /'" / •.r' ./ ST BARTHOLOMEW'S DISPOSITIONI FACILITY RECORDS REQUEST
On Feb. 6th the Mayor and several Councilors from the Village of Lytton, as well as representatives from Lytton First Nation, met with IHA's representative, linda Basran, to discussall aspects concerning the potential transfer of St Bartholomew's Hospital to the Village of Lytton. At that time TRHBResolution Approving Specific Asset Restrictions dated March 17th 1997 was reviewed.
The Village requested certain documents be forwarded from IHA, in order to make an informed decision on whether to exercise its right to purchase subject building. The Village requested records\documentation relating to records of maintenance, operational costs and facility reports, as well as any other pertinent written correspondence\reports, which would provide the Council with a clear overview of the actual physical history of the building over the past 10 - 15 years. Once these documents were received, the Village stated it would take several months to review the information before finalizing its decision.
Council was assured the above requested written information would be forwarded soonest. Council was somewhat taken back by IHA's position that the Building would be transferred lias is". Usually, when buildings are returned or transferred, the building is expected to be in good working order or at least its shortcomings made apparent to the new owner. Another apprehension from the Village concerned the ongoing maintenance and security of the building be maintained, until the future of the facility was determined.
Page 65 of 177 Village of Lytton dated April 6, 2009 Re: St. Bartholomew'... Lytton First Nation indicated there was a long standing claim on the property and consultation, which denoted a 45 day period of review, would need to be conducted with all the Bands within the Tribal Area. Correspondence dated Feb.27th th 2009 and received in our office MarCh 11 , 2009 has confirmed that IHA has contacted First Nation groups for their input and further indicates its wish to dispose of the property in June 2009.
The Village has made several inquiries, asto when the requested reports would be forwarded. To date we have not received any information and at this time bring this issueto (HA'sattention, so that action may begin to facilitate this request.
Your prompt action and assistancewith this matter would be most appreciated.
Yourstruly,
=o~Mayor Village of Lytton
DISTRIBUTIONLIST Chief Greg Blain & Council, Ashcroft Indian Band Chief Mike Retasket & Council, Bonaparte Indian Band Chief Philip Campbell & Council, Boothroyd Band Chief Delores Donaghy & Council, Boston Bar First Nation Chief William Walkem & Council, Cook's Ferry Indian Band Chief JamesFrank & Council, KanakaBar Indian Band Chief Byron Spinks& Council, Lytton First Nation Chief Nora Quinn & Council, Nicomen Indian Band Robert Pasco,Chair, Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council Jim Billy, Chairperson, Nicola Tribal Association Chief Robert Pasco & Council, Oregon Jack Creek Band Chief Fred Sampson & Council, Siska Indian Band Chief Douglas Mcintyre & Council, Skuppah Indian Band Chief Jennifer Bob & Council, Spuzzam First Nation Kevin Brewster, Executive Director Capital Services Branch, Ministry of Health Services Andrew Neuner, Chief Operating Officer, Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Health Service Area, Interior Health Harry Lali. MLA, Yale-Lillooet John Q'Fee, Chair, Thompson Regional Hospital District
Page 66 of 177 Village of Lytton dated April 6, 2009 Re: St. Bartholomew'... /qe.r. e/JA" .Pello1. ~~~.r () Ore· i!'~Qe;qrr~~ O.r ~ J; THOMPSON - NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT ro,req l1r14J; ------·~e~~.f 41$~. Economic Development. Tourism and Regional Parks Committee -·""/'t1.0",ore ~ Thursday. April 9. 2009
MINUTES of a Meeting of the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM AND REGIONAL PARKS COMMITTEE of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District held in the Board Room, Fourth Floor, 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C. on Thursday, April 9, 2009 commencing at 10:03 am.
PRESENT: Director S. Watson Electoral Area "E" (Bonaparte Plateau) Director R. Elliott Electoral Area "J" (Copper Desert Country) Director J. Taylor Electoral Area "L" Director B. CruzelleMyram Electoral Area "0" (Lower North Thompson) Director V. Smith (Alt.) District of Barriere Director M. Dosch District of Logan Lake
Mr. G. Toma, Chief Administrative Officer Mr. L. Huntley, Clerk/Director of Community Services Ms. L. Cornwell, Deputy Clerk/Manager of Community Services Ms. B. Whitehouse, Recording Secretary
PRESS: none OTHERS: none
1. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
Director Watson was acclaimed to the office of Chair and Director Dosch was acclaimed as Vice-Chair of the Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee.
2. MINUTES
(a) Minutes of the Economic Development. Tourism and Regional Parks Committee dated September 17. 2008
Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director CruzelieMyram That the Minutes of the Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee meeting of September 17,2008 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED Unanimouslv
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3. DELEGATIONS
None. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Economic Development. Tourism and Regional Parks Committee Establishment and Regulation Bylaw No. 2218
Report from Clerk/Director of Community Services dated March 31, 2009.
Moved by Director Taylor Seconded by Director Dosch That the Board Report dated March 31, 2009 from the Clerk/Director of Community Services be received for information.
CARRIED Unanimously
(b) Regional Parks Services Establishment Bylaw and Related Policy
Report from Clerk/Director of Community Services dated March 30, 2009.
Discussion ensued regarding the Little Hells Gate Park maintenance contract and the installation of toilets in the regional parks.
Moved by Director Dosch Seconded by Director Taylor That the Board Report dated March 30, 2009 from the Clerk/Director of Community Services be received for information.
CARRIED Unanimously
Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Taylor That the Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee recommends to the Board of Directors that should the 2009 Regional Parks Initiatives (new washroom facility Barriere Fork's Regional Park, new washroom facility Little Hell's Gate Regional Park and renumbering marine navigational aids) be approved, the funding for the three initiatives be provided from within the existing Regional Parks Services budget.
CARRIED Unanimously
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(c) Airport TNRD Tourism Photos On question as to when the TNRD tourism photos will be available for viewing at the Kamloops Airport, the Clerk/Director of Community Services advised staff continue to work with the airport but due to construction, a location for viewing the pictures has not yet been determined.
(d) Role of Committee - Tourism and Economic Development On question, the Chief Administrative Officer reviewed the Board's past direction with regard to tourism and economic development in the TNRD, and commented that presently:
• Some Electoral areas are pursuing economic development initiatives in their individual electoral areas, funded by their individual economic development budgets;
• Some Electoral Area Directors have partnered with the North Thompson Economic Development Society to pursue tourism initiatives, and some have pursued independent tourism projects within their electoral areas;
• Electoral Area "E" (Bonaparte Plateau) has partnered with the Village of Clinton to hire an Economic Development Officer;
• Although the Board considered economic development and tourism important for the region, no decision was made to pursue either in a collective fashion. If any global regional initiatives come forward that appear to be worth pursuing, the initiatives would come before this Committee for consideration. There is a global economic development service and budget for such initiatives.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
None. 6. NEW BUSINESS
(a) Future Board Workshop Item
Moved by Director Taylor Seconded by Director Elliott That the Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee recommends to the Board of Directors that the issue of creating additional Regional Parks in the TNRD be a topic on a future Board Workshop agenda.
CARRIED Unanimously
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7. REPORTS and/or INQUIRIES
(a) Little Hell's Gate Regional Park Hazard Tree Removal
Report from Clerk/Director of Community Services dated March 31,2009.
On question, the Clerk/Director of Community Services advised that the TNRD logo will be added to the sign at Little Hell's Gate once the weather has improved.
Moved by Director Taylor Seconded by Director CruzeHeMyram That the Board Report dated March 31, 2009 from the Clerk/Director of Community Services be received for information.
CARRIED Unanimously
(b) Lower North Thompson Regional Tourism Committee and and Additiona/2% Hotel Tax for Electoral Area "0" (Lower North Thompson) and Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and the Peaks)
Report from Clerk/Director of Community Services dated March 30, 2009.
The Clerk/Director of Community Services advised that on request from Jennifer Houiellebecq, the Tourism BC consultant, information related to any additional 2% hotel tax has been withdrawn at this time pending future consideration by the new Lower North Thompson Regional Tourism Committee.
The Clerk/Director of Community Services advised that Director Sternig, after further discussion, was open to being appointed as a non-voting member to the Lower North Thompson Regional Tourism Committee. Moved by Director Taylor Seconded by Director Elliott That the Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee recommends to the Board of Directors that staff be directed to inform the Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce that the Thompson-Nicola Regional District will not be making appointments to the Lower North Thompson Regional Tourism Committee, at this time.
CARRIED Unanimously
8. ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA
None. 9. ADJOURNMENT
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Moved by Director Taylor Seconded by Director Elliott
That the meeting adjourn at 10:50 a.m.
CARRIED Unanimously
Certified COlTect:
Clerk Chair
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TO: Chair and Board of Directors DATE: March 30, 2009
FROM: Clerk I Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Regional Parks Services Establishment Bylaw and Related Policy
RECOMMENDA TION(S):
That the Board Report dated March 30, 2009 from the Clerk I Director of Community Services be received for information.
~----- rfl--Approved for Clerk I Director of Community Services Board Consideration CAO
BACKGROUND:
At the September 17, 2008 meeting of the Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee, the Committee passed the following resolution:
That the Regional Parks Establishment Bylaw and Policy be brought forward for review at a future Committee meeting.
Attached are the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) related Supplementary Letters Patents, the service establishment bylaw and the related Board policy regarding regional parks for the Committee's review and discussion.
Under the regional park service is Little Hell's Gate Regional Park, Barriere Fork's Regional Park and the Thompson River Buoy System.
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DISCUSSION:
Service Establishment
Supplementary Letters Patent (1979) granted the TNRD the Regional Parks function which included the acquisition, development, maintenance and operation of regional parks. Through Supplementary Letters Patent (1979, 1981, 1984) the ten Electoral Areas and seven municipalities (Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Clinton, Logan Lake, Lytton, Merritt and Kamloops) were included as participants.
In 2004, the Board by way of Bylaw No. 1956 converted the function to a service. At the same time, the Village of Chase was added as a participant in the service.
In 2007, the District of Barriere and the District of Clearwater were added as service participants by way of Letters Patent issued related to their respective incorporations.
Related Policy
In April 1984 and subsequently amended in March 2005 the Board of Directors adopted a policy to address the criteria for the establishment of regional parks.
Highlights of the policy involve: the TNRD being open to land acquisition for new regional parks but at little or no cost to the regional district; the development, operations and maintenance associated within a regional park be accomplished through contracted or community resources with non-existent or very minimal costs; and that the Board will look at new acquisitions on a case by case basis.
Reaional Parks
The Little Hell's Gate Regional Park is located south of Blue River at Messiter Road and Yellowhead Highway South. It consists of a driveway, parking area and pathway to a viewing platform of Little Hell's Gate gorge. It is generally open to the public from May to October of each year. The TNRD has tenure on the property through a Crown Lease and is maintained by
Page 73 of 177 Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee -... March 30, 2009 Page 3 of 4 Subject: Regional Parks Services Establishment Bylaw and Related Policy a TNRD contractor. Total area for the access, parking and platform is approximately 0.93 hectares.
The Barriere Fork's Regional Park is located just before the Barriere Lake Road and Barriere South Road intersection. The TNRD has tenure on the property through a Crown Lease. The TNRD has an operating and maintenance agreement with the North Thompson Recreation Society, whose volunteers work diligently to maintain the cross country skiing and hiking trails in the park. Total park area is approximately 51.64 hectares.
River Buoy System
At the May 22, 2003 regular meeting of the Board of Directors, the Board adopted the following resolution (see attached excerpt from the meeting minutes):
That the Board of Directors accept the recommendation of the Thompson River Buoys Committee that the Thompson-Nicola Regional District take on the operation and maintenance of the buoy system on the South Thompson River under the regional parks function, subject to the Village of Chase participating in the regional parks function.
The river buoy system involves the placement and maintenance of approximately 115 marine navigation aids located in the Thompson River from the mouth of the Thompson River at Little Shuswap Lake west through to the mouth of the Thompson River at Kamloops Lake. The marine navigation aids (e.g. buoys) are maintained through a contract with Thompson River Navigation who submits to the TNRD monthly inspection reports and undertakes works as required to maintain the system. The navigation season is considered to be April 1st through October 31st of each year.
The TNRD recently exercised its rights to renew the contract with Thompson River Navigation until December 31, 2010 as per the renewal conditions of the contract and the TNRD Purchasing Policy.
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2009 Initiatives
Staff is working on three (3) regional park initiatives for 2009:
1. Detailed costing to acquire, install and maintain a washroom facility at Little Hell's Gate Regional Park (scheduled for Summer/Fall); 2. Assisting, as required, the North Thompson Recreation Society who are looking at the installation of a washroom facility at Barriere Fork's Regional Park (new request received March 31, 2009); and 3. Renumbering the marine navigational aids.
CONCLUSION:
Staff, at this time, recommends no change to the Regional Parks service or the related policy.
Attachment( s)
• Supplementary Letters Patent Dated October 25, 1979 • Supplementary Letters Patent Dated October 1, 1981 • Supplementary Letters Patent Dated February 2, 1984 • Regional Parks Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1956 • Board Policy - Criteria for the Establishment of Regional Parks (Amended March 25, 2005) • Extract - Minutes of the May 22, 2003 regular meeting of the Board of Directors
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2801 APPROVED AND ORDERED CCt25.f979 Jf~~L0-f __--- -- Lieutenant-Governor
ExECUTIVE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, iK.~ NORTH VANCOUVER CC125.1979
On the recommendation of the undersigned, the Lieutenant-Govemor, by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, orders that
WHEREASthe Regional Board of the Thompson-Nicola
Regional District has requested that the regional
district be empowered to undertake the function of
acquisition, development, maintenance, and operation
of regional parks under the provisions of the Regional
Parks Act:
-.~ -•...•.Sl,'l'PLEMENTARYLETTERSPATENTin the form attached hereto do issue granting
the function of Regional Parks to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.
~/~ Presiding Memberof the Executiv~ ,Council.
(This _parIis jar adminislrative purposes an:! is nOI parI of Ihe Order.)
Authority u.nder which Order is mad;:
Act andsectiOIL- ~unicipa~ct - ~ec~~~ 766 _
Oth:r (SpeC1fY)------;~i------,":_-YX~ ~-_, <. StatulD17 authority cheeked b,. ~::;,?:~- --'--"---"==-- Page 76, of 177 -"-- _ Economic Development,o Tourism and Regional/' - Parks Committee(Si~a.aturc a.nd typed or -printed... naine of Lcp1 Omter) ~ Lie enant-Governor
CANADA
PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
ELIZABETH the SECOND, by the Grace of God, of the United
Kingdom, Canada, and Her other Realms and
Territories, Queen, Head of the Co~nwealth,
Defender of the Faith.
To all to whom these presents shall come -
(WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions ( (of section 766 of the Municipal Act, ( (the Thompson-Nicola Regional District ( (was incorporated by Letters Patent ( (issued on the 28th ,day of November, 1967:
AND WHEREAS section 766 of the Municipal Act provides, inter alia, that in addition to the functions conferred br this Act, a regional
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district has such functions as are provided by Letters Patent or
supplementary Letters Patent, and for this purpose the Lieutenant-
Governor in Council may, on the recolDIDendationof the Minister,
provide in the Letters Patent or supplementary Letters Patent such
further objects, powers, obligations, duties, limitations, and
conditions in respect to any or all functions requested pursuant
to this section:
ANDWHEREASthe Regional Board of the Thompson-Nicola
Regional District has requested that the 'further function of regional:
parks be granted the regional district under the provisions of section
766(4a)of the Municipal Act with the City of Kamloops, the Townof Merritt,
The Corporation of the Village of Ashcroft, the Village of Cache Creek, the
Village of Logan Lake, The Corporation of the Village of Lytton and Electoral
Areas A, B, C, D, L, M, and N as participating me1IJbermunicipalities:
ANDWHEREASunder the provisions of subsection (4b) of section
766 of the Municipal Act the annual net cost ,of any function granted pur-
suant to subsection (4a) shall not exceed the product of two mills on the
assessed value referred to in subsection (1) of section 782 within parti-
cipating municipalities, and the annual net cost of all functions granted
pursuant to subsection (4a) shall not exceed the product of three mills
on such assessed values:
ANDWHEREASthe provisions of the said se ction, 766 ha.ve
been duly complied with:
NOWKNOWYETHATby these presents We do order and procliam that
on, from, and after the date hereof the following be added to the objects,
powers, obligations, duties, limitations and c.onditions of the Thompson-
Nicola Regional District:
DIVISIONXXXI- REGIONALPARKS 1. The membermunicipalities of the City of Kamloops, the
Townof Merritt, The Corporation of the Village of Ashc.roft, the Village
of Cache Creek, the Village of Logan Lake, The Corporation of the Village Page 78 of 177 Economic Development, Tourismof Lytton andand RegionalElectoral ParksAreas CommitteeA, B, C,'D, L,-...M, and N participate and -3-
share in the cost of the function granted pursuant to this Division.
2. The regional district may acquire, development, operate, and
maintain regional parks and for this purpose the provisions of the
Regional Parks Act apply.
3. The annual net cost attributable to this function shall be
apportioned amongthe participating membermunicipalities on the basis
of assessment fixed for taxation in the current year for school purposes,
excluding those properties taxable for school purposes only by special Act,
in the said membermunicipalities and the annual net cost shall not exceed
the product of one-quarter mill on the said assessed values.
4. Until the annual bugdet for the year 1980 is adopted and the
amounts requisitioned thereunder are received by the regional distric~, the
regional district mayborrow for the purpose of this function an amount not
exceeding in the aggregate the amount referred to in paragraph 3.
5. No debt other than that referred to in paragraph 4 may be
incurred by the regional district for the purpose of this function.
ANDTHATthe Letters Patent of the Thompson-NicolaRegional
District be deemedto be amendedaccordingly.
IN TESTI¥,DNYWHEREOF,Wehave caused these Our Letters to be madePatent
and the Great Seal of Our said Province to be hereunto affixed.
WITNESS,the Honourable Henry P. Bell-Irving, Lieutenant-Governor of Our
said Province of British Col1JI!lbia,in Our City of Victoria, in
Our said Province this ::ls-tA day of a:..-tober, in the year of
Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and seventy-nine, and in the
twenty-eighth year
By Command_ •
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
2066 APPROVED AND ORDERED OCT.-1.1981 /tfL...£,... ..; - I.:/;Ufenant-Gr;IVernor
ExECUTIVE CoUNCIL CHAMBERS, ViCTORIA OCT.-1.1981
Ontherecommendationof theundersigned,theLieutenant-Governor,byandwiththeadviceandconsent of the ExecutiveCOuncil,ordersthat the sup~lementary Letters Patent in the form attached
be issued providing the Thompson-Nicola Regional District with an amendment to
the function of Division XXXI- Regional Parks.
Minister of Municip
~~J~~ Presiding Memba of t e Executive Council.
(This pMI is Jar adminislralive purposes and is 1101 parI oJ die Order.)
Authority uncltr which Order is made: Act and scdiolL--Huni..t.1p-aLMt: __~~!;tion 767...(]) .. _------
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PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
ELIZABETH the SECOND, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom,
Canada and Her Other Realms and Territories, Queen,
Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.
To all to whom these presents shall come -
GREETING. ( WHEREAS, under the provisions of ( ( section 767 of the Municipal Act, ( ( the Thompson-Nicola Regional " ( ( District was incorporated by ( ( Letters Patent issued on the Minister ( of Municipal Affairs ( 28th day of November, 1967:
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AND WHEREAS section 767 of the Municipal Act provides,
inter alia, that in addition to the functions conferred by that Act,
a regional district has the functions provided by Letters Patent
or supplementary Letters Patent and for this purpose, the Lieutenant-
Governor in Council may, on the recommendation of the Minister, provide
in the Letters Patent or supplementary Letters Patent, further objects,
powers, obligations, duties, limitations and conditions for any or
all functions requested under that section:
AND '~EREAS by supplementary Letters Patent dated
October 25, 1979, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District was empowered
to undertake the function of Division XXXI - Regional Parks with the
City of Kamloops, the Town of Merritt, The Corporation of the Village
of Ashcroft, the Village of Cache Creek, the Village of Logan Lake,
The Corporation of the Village of Lytton and Electoral Areas A, B,
C, D, L, M, and N as participating member municipalities:
AND WHEREAS the Regional Board of the Thompson-Nicola
Regional District has requested that the function of Division XXXI
Regional Parks be amended to include the Village of Chase, the
Village of Clinton and Electoral Areas E, I, and J as participating
member municipalities:
AND WHEREAS the provisions of section 767 of the
Municipal Act have been duly complied with:
NOW KNOW YE THAT by these presents We do order and
proclaim that on, from, and after the date hereof the following be
added to the objects, powers, obligations, duties, limitations, and
conditions of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District:
The function of Division XXXI - Regional Parks granted
by supplementary Letters Patent dated October 25, 1979 be amended by
striking out paragraph numbered 1 in its entirety and substituting
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"1. All member municipalities shall
participate and share in the cost
of the function of the regional
district provided by this Division."
AND THAT the Letters Patent, as amended, of the
Thompson-Nicola Regional District be deemed to be further amended
accordingly.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, We have caused these Our Letters to be made
Patent and the Great Seal of Our said Province to
be hereunto affixed.
WITNESS, the Honourable Henry P. Bell-Irving, Lieutenant-Governor
of Our said Province of British Columbia, in Our
,~. City of Victoria, in Our said Province, this
day of OC.{;:o b:e r-, in the year
of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eighty-one
and in the thirtieth year of Our Reign.
By Command.
Provincial Secretary and Minister of Government Services.
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177 APPROVED AND ORDERED FEB.-2.1984
~" -~-..-._ . . . ~ • __ ~_M. __ • __ • __ leutenant-Governor
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, VICTORIA rm. -1. 1984
On the recommendation of the undersigned, the Lieutenant-Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the ExecutiveCouncil,orders that the Supplementary Letters Patent in the form attached
be issued providing the Thompson-Nicola Regional District with an amendment to
the function of Division XXXI - Regional Parks.
Mi6is~~.er of Municipal Affairs
fll·-R~. Presiding Member of the Executive Council
(This pari is for adminiSlrari •• purposes an:J is /101 part of rh. Order.)
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PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
ELIZABETH the SECOND, by the Grace of God, of the United
Kingdom, Canada, and Her Other Realrns and
Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonweath
Defender of the Faith.
Jo all to whom these presents shall come -
GREETING. ( WHEREAS under the provisions ( ( of section 767 of the Municipal ( ( Act the Thompson-Nicola ( ( Regional District was ( ( incorporated by Letters Patent Minister ( of Municipal Affairs ( issued on November 28, 1967:
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AND WHEREAS section 767 of the Municipal Act
provides, inter alia, that in addition to the functions
conferred by that Act, a regional district has the functions
as provided by Letters Patent or Supplementary Letters Patent,
and for this pu.rpose the Lieutenant-Governor in Counc il may,
on the recommendation of the Minister, provide in the Letters
Patent or Supplementary Letters Patent further objects, powers,
obligations, duties, limitations, and conditions for any or all
functions requested under that section:
AND WHEREAS by Supplementary Letters Patent issued on
the 25th day of October, 1979, the Regional Board of the Thompson-
Nicola Regional District was granted the function of Division XXXI -
Regional Parks:
AND WHEREAS the aforesaid Supplement.ary Letters Patent
was amended by supplementary Letters Patent dated October 1, 1981
to add the Village of ehase, the Village of Clinton and Electoral
Areas E, I and J.
AND WHEREAS the Regiona 1 Board of the Thompson-Nico 1a
Regional District has requested the function of Division XXXI -
Regional Parks be further amended by deleting the Village of Chase
as a participating member municipality and by authorizing the Regional
Board to make a special requisition on the Village of Clinton and
Electoral Areas E, I, and J:
AND WHEREAS the provisions of section 767 of the Municipal
Act have been duly complied with:
NOW KNOW YE THAT by these presents We do order
and proclaim that on, from, and after the date hereof, the
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following be added to the objects, powers, obligations,
duties, limitations and conditions of the Thompson-Nicola
Regional District:
The function of Division XXXI - Regional Parks
granted by Supplementary Letters Patent dated October 25,
1979, and amended by Supplementary Letters Patent dated
October 1, 1981, be further amended as follows:
1. By striking out paragraph num~ered 1 in its entirety
and substituting the following therefor:
"1. The member municipalities of the City of
Kamloops, the City of Merritt, the District
of Logan Lake, The Corporation of the Village
of Ashcroft, the Village of Cache Creek, the
Village of Clinton, the Village of Lytton and
Electoral Areas A, B, C, D, E, I, J, L, M
and N participate and share in the cost of
the funct ion granted under this Division."
2. By adding the following paragraph after paragraph
numbered 3:
"3A. Notwithstanding paragraph 3 herein, for
the year 1984 an amount not exceeding $27,878.
may be requis itioned from the Vi llage of Cl inton
and Electoral Areas E, I and J."
AND THAT the Letters Patent, as amended, of the
Thompson-Nicola Regional District be deemed to be further
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amended accordingly.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, We have caused these Our Letters to be
made Patent and the Great Seal of Our said Province
to be hereunto affixed.
WITNESS, the Honourable Robert Gordon Rogers, Lieutenant-Governor
of Our said Province of British Columbia, in Our
City of Victoria, in Our said Province, this
, in the year
of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eighty-~~U~
and in the thirty-second year of Our Reign.
By Command.
Provincial Secretary and Minister of Government Services.
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BYLAW NO. 1956
A BYLAW TO CONVERT THE REGIONAL PARKS FUNCTION CREATED BY SUPPLEMENTARY LETT~RS PATENT TO A SERVICE AND TO INCLUDE THE VILLAGE OF CHASE AS A PARTICIPANT IN THE SERVICE
WHEREAS pursuant to Seotion 774.2 of the Local Government Act, a Regional Distriot exercising a power to provide aoontinuedservioe, may adopt a bylaw respecting that service whioh:
(a) Converts the service to one exercised under the authority of an establishing bylaw, and (b) Amends the power to the extent that it oould if the power were exercised under the authority oian establishing bylaw.
AND WHEREAS the Lieutenant·Governor-in-Counoil, by supplementary Letters Patent approved October 25,1979, granted the Thompson-Nicola Regional District the power to undertake the function of Regional Parks,whioh indl.1desacquisition, development, maintenance and operation of re.gional parks under the provisions of the Park (Regional) Aot;
AND WHEREAS the Ueutenant Governor-in-Council, by Supplementary Letters Patent approved on October 25, 1979, October 1, 1981 and February 2, 1984 approved the inclusion of Electoral Areas "An,"B", "En, Ul","J", "L", "M", UN","0" and "P" and the Village of Ashcroft, the ViHage of Cache Creek, the Villageof Clinton, the District of Logan Lake, the Village of Lytton, the City of Merritt and the City of Kamloops in the Regional Parks function;
ANDWHEREA~ the MUnicipal Counciloithe Village of Chase, a member municipality of the Thompson-Nicola Regionat District, now wishes to be a partioipant in the regional parks service;
AND WHEREAS at least 213 of the participants have consented to the adoption of this bylaw as required by Section 802 (1) (b) of the Local Government Act;
NOW THEREFORE the Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nioola Regional Distriot, in open meeting assembled, enaots as follows:
1. CITATION
1.1 This bylawrnay be cited as the ''Thompson-Nicola Regional District Regional Parks Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1956,2003".
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2. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
2.1 The Regional ParKS Function created by the issuance of Supplementary Letters Patent dated October 25, 1979, is hereby established as a service to be known as the "Regional Parks Service".
3. PARTICIPATING AREAS
3.1 The service area boundaries for the Regional Parks Service shall be the boundaries· of the Regional District.
32. The participants in the service shall be the fOlldwing electoral areas and municipalities ofthe Thompson-NiCola Regional District
(a) Electoral Area "A"; (b) Electoral Area "8"; (c) Electoral Area "E"; (d) Electoral Area "I"; (e) Electoral Area" J"; (f) Electoral Area "L"; (g) Electoral Area "M"; (h) Electoral Area "N"; (i) Electoral Area "0"; G) Electoral Area "P"; (k) VllIage of Ashcroft; (I) ViUage of CaChe Creek; (m) Village of Chase; (n) Village of Clinton; (0) City of Kamloops; (p) District of Logan Lake; (q) Village of Lytton; and (r) City of Merritt.
4. COSTRECOVERY
4.1 The annl.1alcosts qfprovlding the service established in section 2 of this bylaw shall be appo.rtioned among participating areas on the basis of converted value of land and improvements in the service area.
4.2 The annual cost of providing the service established in Sectioh 2 of this bylaw shall be recovered by a prQperty value tax to be levied and collected on the net taxable value of land and improvements within the participating areas.
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READ a FIRST time this 20~ day of November, 2003.
READ a SECOND time this 20~ day of November, 2003.
READ a THIRD time this 20~ day of November, 2003.
Approved by the Inspector of Municipantiesthe 19th day of December, 2003.
RECONSIDERED and ADOPTED this81h day of January, 2004.
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POLICY TITLE: SERVICES - REGIONAL PARKS SUB: CRITERIA FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGIONAL PARKS
Effective Date Amendment
April 19, 1984 March 25, 2005
Policy statement:
THAT the Board of Directors consider land acquisition of Provincial Crown land as free Crown grant or other tenure. as well as from donations, bequeaths, charities or other sources;
AND FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors not consider raising further funding other than the funds currently available unless further potentially favorable private properties become available for purchase; • AND FURTHER THAT the operations and maintenance costs associated with this function be kept, where possible, non-existent or very minimal, but where it becomes necessary to develop, operate and maintain certain types of Regional Parks, consideration be given to contracting such operations, maintenance and development perhaps by inviting proposals from municipalities, private sector or non-profit groups, societies or community organizations wishing to become involved in such functions;
AND FURTHER THAT a higher priority be placed by the Board of Directors on capital expenditures and the acquisition of parks based on the merits of each specific site under consideration;
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Operation and Maintenance of Buoy System on the South Thompson River
Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Stanke
That the Board of Directors accept the recommendation of the Thompson River Buoys Committee that the Thompson-Nicola Regional District take on the operation and maintenance of the buoy system on the South Thompson River under the regional parks function, subject to the Village of Chase participating in the regional parks function.
CARRIED Opposed: Director Kershaw
Pursue Partnerships and Cost Recovery Options
Moved by Director Stanke Seconded by Director Rothenburger
That the Board of Directors accept the recommendation of the Thompson River Buoys Committee that the Thompson-Nicola Regional District pursue partnerships and cost recovery options to reduce the costs to taxpayers participating in the regional parks function.
CARRIED Opposed: Director Kershaw
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TO: Chair and Board of Directors DATE: March 30,2009
FROM: Clerk I Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Lower North Thompson Regional Tourism Committee and Additional 2% Hotel Tax for Electoral Area "0" (Lower North Thompson) and Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and the Peaks)
RECOMMENDA TION(S):
1. That the Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee recommends to the Board of Directors that staff be directed to inform the Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce that the Thompson-Nicola Regional District will not be making appointments to the Lower North Thompson Regional Tourism Committee, at this time.
2. That the Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee recommends to the Board of Directors that staff be directed to inform the Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce that the Thompson-Nicola Regional District will not be submitting an application to the Ministry of Finance for an additional hotel tax of up to 2% covering the geographical area of Electoral Area "0" (Lower North Thompson) and Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and the Peaks).
LYL~-- Approved for Clerk I Director of Community Services Board Consideration CAO
BACKGROUND:
Over the past two years tourism stakeholders in Electoral Area "0" (Lower North Thompson), Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and the Peaks) and the District of Barriere have been meeting to
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discuss the development of a new organizational model for managing tourism initiatives in the Lower North Thompson. Currently, the Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce ("the Chamber of Commerce") has taken a lead role in managing tourism initiatives throughout the Lower North Thompson area on behalf of various organizations including the Thompson-Nicola Regional District ("the TNRD"). The Chamber of Commerce receives tourism funding support from Electoral Area "0" (Lower North Thompson), Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and the Peaks), the District of Barriere and the North Thompson Economic Development Society.
The Chamber of Commerce has made a request for the TNRD to appoint to the Lower North Thompson Regional Tourism Committee ("the Committee") a staff member as a voting member and the Electoral Area Directors for "0" (Lower North Thompson) and "P" (Rivers and the Peaks) as non-voting members. As well, the Chamber of Commerce is looking to the TNRD to take the lead in establishing an additional hotel tax of up to 2% within Electoral Area "a" and lip" excluding Sun Peaks Resort and the South Thompson Inn. The additional hotel tax funding would be managed by the Committee through the Chamber of Commerce for tourism initiatives in the region.
DISCUSSION:
Attached for the Directors' review is a paper produced by Jennifer Houiellebecq, a consultant working on behalf of Tourism BC outlining the proposed organizational structure and management of tourism in the Lower North Thompson. As well, various extracts from previous TNRD committee, workshops or regular meetings are attached to provide a history on how the Board of Directors has addressed economic development and tourism in the past.
TNRD Model
The TNRD model for economic development and tourism has focused on each electoral area and member municipality having its own service. The electoral areas and municipalities have the flexibility to work on their own initiatives or join together to work on joint projects of interest.
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For instance, the Director for Electoral Area "E" (Bonaparte Plateau) and the Village of Clinton have joined together to fund a contracted Economic Development Officer. The Directors for Electoral Area "A" (Wells Gray Country) and Electoral Area "B" (Thompson Headwaters) fund the Services Coordinator position that provides limited resources for economic development and tourism initiatives in the two electoral areas. Some other electoral areas and municipalities utilize Gold Country Community Society to deliver economic development and tourism related initiatives. The Grants Coordinator position also provides limited economic development and tourism resources for the ten Electoral Areas through the acquisition of tourism related grants.
In the past, the Directors for Electoral Area "0" (Lower North Thompson) and Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and the Peaks) have addressed tourism initiatives by allocating a portion of their economic development funds to the Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce.
Proposed Committee
Mandate
The Committee will be advisory in nature guiding region tourism activities funded by the committee members through various funding avenues (e.g., Electoral Area Economic Development Services, District of Barriere contribution, funding via the additional hotel tax, etc.).
Composition
The committee would consist of 12 voting members and 4 non-voting members. Generally membership is drawn from the public sector, tourism sectors and the Chamber of Commerce.
The TNRD is being requested to appoint a staff member "with authority to implement policies that will impact positively on tourism". The TNRD is also being requested to appoint the Directors from Electoral Area "0" (Lower North Thompson) and Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and the Peaks) as non-voting members of the committee. As such, they would not have a vote in how electoral area funding provided by the TNRD would be allocated to future projects under the mandate of the committee.
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Sustainable Funding
The proposed model for organizational structure and management of tourism in the Lower North Thompson seeks to establish a mechanism to acquire sustainable core funding for the Chamber of Commerce. TNRD funding is currently allocated in consultation with the respective Director on an annual basis. The Chamber of Commerce is looking to the additional hotel room tax of up to 2% as a source of sustainable core funding.
Additional Hotel Room Tax
Municipalities, regional districts and other eligible entities can apply to the Ministry of Finance to charge an additional hotel room tax of up to 2% to assist in promoting the tourism industry and financing tourist facilities or programs. This tax would be above and beyond the 8% hotel tax.
Within the TNRD, the City of Kamloops and Sun Peaks Resort have applied for and implemented an additional hotel room tax.
In 2008, the Chamber of Commerce facilitated a meeting at Sun Peaks with accommodation operations, tourism operators and local government staff to discuss the issue of an additional hotel room tax. Generally, the operators were open to the concept and felt there would be a benefit to having the additional hotel room tax.
Regional District Participation
To participate within the program a regional district must pass a bylaw requesting the province to administer and collect the additional tax. The geographic taxing area can be the regional district, electoral area(s), or a smaller defined area. The bylaw would list the purpose for which the funds will be used and the date the new tax will be effective. The TNRD could through an agreement turn the funds over to a non-profit society who would manage the day-to-day tourism initiatives. The regional district would be required to consult with the local accommodation industry and municipalities within the geographical area where the tax will be collected as outlined below:
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Consultation Requirements Local Accommodation • Documented evidence that the majority support both the Industry business plan and the application for the new tax. Municipalities within • Documented evidence that they agree with the new tax being the geographical taxing implemented (NOTE: if a municipality and regional district area cannot agree on whether the additional tax should be imposed, priority will generally be given to the municipality).
Renewal Period
Once approved, the collection of the additional hotel room tax would be for a period of five years. The TNRD would need to reapply every five years to continue the with the additional tax and would be required to go through the consultation process for each renewal period.
Eligible Entities
In addition to a regional district, a non-profit organization (NPO) that takes part in tourism marketing can also apply to the ministry to have the additional hotel room tax administered and collected on their behalf. The NPO would be required to consult with the regional district and any municipalities within the purposed taxing geographic area.
Consultation Electoral Area Directors
Staff has reviewed the proposed organizational structure and management of tourism in the Lower North Thompson committee model and the request for the additional hotel tax with Director CruzelieMyram and Director Sternig. Both Directors have indicated they are not in favour of proceeding with either request, at this time.
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CONCLUSION:
Staff does not support TNRD membership on the committee or the TNRD taking the lead to establish the additional hotel tax of 2%. The Board of Directors' current position on tourism initiatives has been to align it with individual Electoral Area Directors. If the Board wishes to change direction on how the Regional District manages economic development and tourism initiatives, the addition of dedicated staff resources would need to be addressed.
However, staff would be open to the Chamber of Commerce, as an eligible entity, taking the lead to make an application to the Ministry of Finance for the collection of an additional hotel tax of up to 2% within the Lower North Thompson region and conduct the required consultation. The Chamber of Commerce has been leading tourism initiatives in the region, is connected to the region tourism operators and has been championing pursuit of an additional hotel tax.
Attachmentls}
• Organizational Structure and Management of Tourism in the Lower North Thompson Discussion Paper • Extract - Minutes of the January 13, 2005 Board of Directors' regular meeting • Extract - Minutes of the December 16, 2004 Board of Directors' regular meeting • Extract - Minutes of the December 9, 2004 Economic Development and Tourism Modeling Committee • Extract - Minutes of the November 18, 2004 Board of Directors' Workshop
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1.1 The Current Situation
The following section has been lifted from the Lower North Thompson Valley Situation Analysis Overview and Summary of Key Issues and Opportunities
• Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce • No collective voice for tourism that oversees the acting as a strong champion for tourism in the direction of growth - potential to develop a stronger Lower North Thompson region. structure mandated to identify strategic initiatives for the study area. • Importance of tourism recognized by key political jurisdictions - funding being directed to the • Stakeholders are dispersed geographically - weak Chamber for tourism marketing and sense of common identity as a key economic sector development. within the region. • Working partnerships with Tourism BC and • Awareness of the value of tourism and the TOTA. importance of measuring trends, performance, and satisfaction not fully appreciated - need greater level • The value of a regional approach to aspects of of stakeholder buy-in to ensure success in product development and marketing for the developing tracking mechanisms. entire North Thompson Valley clearly appreciated. • Funding support (primarily TNRD, the District of Barriere Municipality and North Thompson Economic • Commitment to developing performance metrics. Development Society) for tourism marketing and development has been growing - now need to establish a consistent funding formula. • New sources of core funding required to be effective in developing and promoting tourism in the longer- term. • Issues of seasonality in visitor patterns. • Barriere OCP undergoing review - the significance of tourism to the community needs to be recognized and integrated into the plan.
1. Currently. the Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce is taking the lead role in promoting the wider region as a destination and has made significant progress in creating an awareness of the value of adopting a partnership-based approach to developing the industry. There is now a need to build on this work through creating a more structured approach to identifying strategic priorities and pursuing related opportunities. One possible approach is to establish an advisory tourism committee that is representative of the various political jurisdictions and the tourism industry stakeholders. This committee would not only guide the Chamber in its tourism related activities for the region and strategic use of funding, but it would also have the potential effect of strengthening the tourism industry as a key economic sector and increasing the region's ability to attract new funding. Such a structure creates a greater level of accountability and
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2. Consideration needs to be given to creating additional core funding from alternative sources for the ongoing marketing and management activities, and for specific initiatives that will arise from the tourism planning process. One particular source of funding that is increasingly being used by communities throughout the province is the 2% Additional Hotel Room Tax. Currently 38 municipalities and regional districts, including Sun Peaks Resort, have the tax in place. Discussion is needed to ascertain whether this is the best option for generating new funding for incremental tourism development activities and to review the implications of pursuing this source of funding.
1.2 A Proposed Structure The content of the remainder of this paper has been prepared for discussion purposes and outlines the proposed structure that should be put in place to oversee the growth and development of tourism. The Tourism Plan will encompass the structural developments.
It is recommended that the tourism function and activities of the Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the Lower North Thompson are strengthened and further supported through the establishment of a new regional tourism committee. This committee will be based on a public-private partnership model that is designed to represent the interests of all sub-sectors of the tourism economy and will give the industry a stronger voice in tourism policy making. In so doing it will create a greater level of cohesion and will assist in building a more strategic approach to developing the industry.
Mandate of LNT Regional Tourism Committee:
The LNT Regional Tourism Committee will playa key role in advising on, approving and monitoring the overall direction and activities of Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce's tourism function. As such the Regional Tourism Committee provides a framework for coordinated strategic planning and strengthens the level of accountability that underlies the activities of the Chamber. Specifically, the Tourism Committee will have responsibility for: • Providing strategic direction on the development and implementation of regional marketing and product development initiatives. • Securing a stronger funding mechanism and actively seeking additional funding opportunities for tourism development and marketing. • Assisting the Tourism Manager in the Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce in the development of annual work/marketing plans and related budgets. • Promoting the interests of all tourism stakeholders within the Lower North Thompson. • Building tourism awareness and an appreciation for the industry within a range of audiences including the resident population, the tourism sector, other economic sectors, and local and regional politicians and administrators. • Promoting the need to integrate tourism planning with other aspects of economic development and land-use planning both locally and regionally.
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• Strengthening the dynamics for a wider North Thompson Valley perspective on relevant initiatives.
Composition of the LNT Regional Tourism Committee
The Tourism Committee should reflect the composition of the regional industry and the stakeholders that have a key partnership role to play in developing, promoting and funding tourism. Consideration should be given to a structure that includes the following votina members: • Chair or Vice-Chair of the Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce. • Accommodation (non-fishing/wilderness resorts) - two representatives (excluding Sun Peaks). • Fishing and wilderness resorts - one representative. • Golf - one representative. • Sun Peaks Resort - one representative. • Simpcw First Nation - one representative to be appointed by the Band. • Kamloops Indian Band - one representative to be appointed by the Band. • TNRD - one representative to be appointed by TNRD. Ideally this person should be a staff member of the Regional District with authority to implement policies that will impact positively on tourism. • District of Barriere - one representative - ideally a staff member of the municipality. • At large representative(s) - a maximum of two optional appointments can be made on a strategic basis depending on the work plan priorities of the forthcoming year.
In establishing the first Tourism Committee, sector representatives may be appointed by the Chamber of Commerce based on their interest and involvement in the tourism planning process to date. Thereafter it is recommended that sector representatives be elected at an annual regional networking tourism meeting. Depending on the activities of the Chamber in its delivery of tourism services, consideration could be given to restricting voting rights to those stakeholders who participate in a Chamber initiated partnership marketing program within the previous twelve months. Alternatively, mechanisms may be put in place for the individual sectors (general accommodation, fishing and wilderness resorts, and golf) to nominate and elect representatives without input from wider stakeholders. Furthermore, it is recommended that one half of the new Committee members are appointed to a two-year term and the other half to a one-year term. Thereafter all positions other than the at-large representative should be appointed for a two year term. This will ensure continuity on the Committee.
In addition to these voting members, non-votina members should include: • The Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce Tourism Manager • A maximum of three political representatives from TNRD Electoral Area 0, Electoral Area P, and the District of Barriere.
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1.3 Moving Forward To ensure that the Tourism Committee operates effectively, it is recommended that Terms of Reference are developed stipulating the role of the Committee, the specific responsibilities of each Committee member, and all operational policies including Committee decision-making processes.
These operational policies will need to address issues of accountability and in this context it is recommended that: • The Committee approves the annual product development and marketing plan and associated budget. • The Chamber representative, with assistance from the Tourism Manager, presents the approved plan and budget to the TNRD and the District of Barriere Council. • A separate bank account is established for all tourism related funds and financial reporting processes related specifically to the tourism function are implemented. This will become critical when the 2%AHRT is in place.
Role of the Chamber Tourism Function Similarly, there is a ne.edto re-define the role of the Chamber tourism function and the working relationship between the Tourism Committee and the Tourism Manager. It is anticipated that the Chamber, under its tourism mandate, will have responsibility for: • Operating the Visitor Information booth and developing related visitor services. • Determining the methods by which the Committee's directions will be executed and overseeing the implementation of all Committee approved tourism development and marketing plans. • Facilitating product development through working with appropriate partners. • Implementing procedures for monitoring performance in the regional tourism industry. • Developing the annual product development and marketing plan and associated budget in collaboration with the Committee. • Supporting the deliberations of the Committee by providing the Committee with the information it needs to make informed recommendations. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing meeting agendas, support material, minutes, and interim financial statements. • Facilitating the building of knowledge within the industry and the sharing of information and market intelligence. • Building awareness of the value of tourism throughout the Lower North Thompson. • Facilitating regular communication between stakeholders.
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• Building Valley wide partnerships and promoting initiatives that embrace opportunities offered by a broader regional perspective.
Establishing a Sustainable Funding Formula The availability of sustainable core funding is critical to the ongoing work of the Chamber on behalf of the tourism industry. Establishing a funding formula that is based on a firm commitment to support and develop the tourism economy must be regarded as a fundamental perquisite to moving forward. It is anticipated that the longer-term funding of tourism will come from two primary sources, with further value being gained through leveraging with TOTA and Tourism BC in appropriate matching fund programs. The two sources include the public sector (the District of Barriere and the Regional District) and the visitors through the implementation of the 2% AHRT. Additional funding will be generated from the private sector through partnership marketing initiatives and from specific funding sources, including the North Thompson Economic Development Society and UBCM. At this stage in the deliberations further discussion is required to clarify public sector contributions in a way that allows fOr effective planning.
In the event that the 2% AHRT is implemented, it is recommended that an agreement is reached with Sun Peaks Resort and the South Thompson Inn for annual contributions toward the activities of the LNT tourism program. This is in recognition of the benefits that both the Resort and the South Thompson Inn will gain through participating in this regional planning process and related product development and marketing programs.
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4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
(f) Proposed Hotel MarketinQ Tax for Kamloops
Correspondence dated December 21,2004.
Moved by Director Walker Seconded by Director De Cicco
That the Board of Directors forward a letter of support to the City of Kamloops Tourism Marketing Society regarding their application for implementation of a 2% hotel tax in the City of Kamloops. CARRIED Unanimously
Page 105 ofPage 177 1 of 1 Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee -... EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HELD ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2004
9. REPORTS and/or INQUIRIES:
(m) Economic Development and Tourism ModelinQ Committee Chair P.A.J. Ranta, Director E. Brown, Director W.T.A. Kershaw, Director D. Laird, Director M. RothenburQer, Director S. Watson
Director Ranta reported that the Committee met on December 9, 2004 and passed the following resolution. Director Ranta suggested that the wording of part 3 (i) of the recommendation be changed by removing the words "an Economic Development and" after the word maintain, and adding the words "and electoral area" after the word "municipalities".
1. TNRD Economic Development and Tourism Service
Moved by Director Ranta Seconded by Director Kershaw
That on recommendation of the Economic Development and Tourism Modeling Committee, the Board of Directors resolves the following:
WHEREAS the Economic Development and Tourism service that previously funded Venture Kamloops and currently funds the Thompson Nicola Film Commission will continue to exist and could be used to fund initiatives that all participants view as benefiting the region in its entirety;
AND WHEREAS a new Economic Development and Tourism service for Electoral Areas was recently established and member municipalities, in their own right, have the authority to carry out initiatives; both of whom have the flexibility to participate and cost share in individual and/or global projects as they see fit;
AND WHEREAS the Economic Development and Tourism Modeling Committee believes that it has completed its mandate;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. The Economic Development and Tourism Modeling Committee be disbanded;
2. A new standing Economic Development and Tourism Committee be established for the purpose of reviewing tourism and economic development initiatives identified by members of the regional district and identifying the costs of the proposal to the participants;
3. That Administration staff review and ascertain costs to:
i) Develop and maintain a Tourism promotional web site for the TNRD {inclusive of links to member municipalities and electoral areas where desired}; and
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and further that details on these costs and work necessary to achieve these initiatives be brought back to the proposed new Economic Development and Tourism Committee for consideration and appropriate action. CARRIED Unanimously
Page 107 ofPage 177 2 of 2 Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee -... EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM MODELING COMMITTEE HELD ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9,2004
1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
(a) Committee Operations
(b) Workshop Minutes of November 18, 2004
The above items were received for information by the Committee.
The Chair reported that although there did not appear to be consensus amongst Directors at the November 18, 2004 tourism and economic development workshop with regard to the future model of tourism and economic development in the TNRD as a whole, there is opportunity for individual electoral areas to partner with another electoral area, with a municipality or with one or more other organizations to promote both industries in their electoral areas.
2. NEW BUSINESS:
(a) Guiding Principles for Potential Service
Report from Chief Administrative Officer dated December 8, 2004.
DISCUSSION:
The model for tourism and economic development in the region already exists. Each electoral area has established their own service by individual bylaws that provide for an unlimited budget, and each municipality, on their own initiative, can participate in any project they choose to. The flexibility of this model should be able to address different needs for each electoral area and municipality as electoral areas and municipalities can opt in or out of projects as they wish. Costs can be apportioned by agreement between participants;
Existing global service not likely to be used unless a region-wide project is undertaken whereby all member municipalities and electoral areas are participants in the project and wish to recover costs by taxation by way of converted assessment. The City of Merritt and the City of Kamloops will consider participating in projects that are beneficial to their municipalities;
City of Kamloops will promote tourism through a separate tourism group, economic development promotion will still be carried out for the City by Venture Kamloops. The new Venture Kamloops web site will have references to the region;
Some Electoral Area Directors want to have an independent party carry out the work associated with economic development and tourism in their areas;
Page 108 ofPage 177 1 of 4 Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee -... Should members decide to work on marketing the region as a whole through a promotional web site, costs could be attributed through a cost sharing agreement between participants. Costs should include set up and operational costs, and could be different for each participant depending on what needs to be done for that area;
Existing material about the region on the Venture Kamloops website can be utilized on the new website;
A new standing Economic Development and Tourism Committee should be established to identify annual initiatives. Directors could also suggest initiatives to the Committee. Committee would determine what the end product would be in order to determine actual costs following consultation with the proposed participants;
Hire a consultant to carry out initiatives would still require TNRD staff time. Many projects undertaken in the future will involve staff time and Board approval will be required in order to prioritize projects and ensure staff resources are available to all Directors;
Promote economic development through production of a DVD at some point in the future.
CONCLUSION:
Moved by Director Laird Seconded by Director Brown
WHEREAS the Economic Development and Tourism service that previously funded Venture Kamloops and currently funds the Thompson Nicola Film Commission will continue to exist and could be used to fund initiatives that all participants view as benefiting the region in its entirety;
AND WHEREAS a new Economic Development and Tourism service for Electoral Areas was recently established and member municipalities, in their own right, have the authority to carry out initiatives; both of whom have the flexibility to participate and cost share in individual and/or global projects as they see fit;
AND WHEREAS the Economic Development and Tourism Modeling Committee believes that it has completed its mandate;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED and recommended to the Board of Directors that:
1. The Economic Development and Tourism Modelin.g Committee be disbanded;
2. A new standing Economic Development and Tourism Committee be established for the purpose of reviewing tourism and economic development initiatives identified by members of the regional district and identifying the costs of the proposal to the participants;
3. That Administration staff review and ascertain costs to:
i) Develop and maintain an Economic Development and Tourism promotional web site for the TNRD (inclusive of links to member municipalities where desired); and
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and further that details on these costs and work necessary to achieve these initiatives be brought back to the proposed new Economic Development and Tourism Committee for consideration and appropriate action. CARRIED Unanimously
The Committee considered the questions contained in the report from the Chief Administrative Officer dated December 7,2004, as follows:
1. Should all member municipalities participate in all aspects of the proposed service or can member municipalities opt out?
Member municipalities can opt out.
2. Should service funding be apportioned by way of assessment or other means? (formula, population, benefit?)
By other means based on a mutually acceptable cost sharing arrangement.
3. Should efforts be concentrated on both economic development and tourism or just one or other matters (signage, web site development, products)?
Tourism first, then economic development.
4. Should the services be delivered through the one medium (contract, employee or other arrangement) or should two or more service delivery models be utilized?
To be determined - depends on particular project.
5. Should the service(s) be delivered on a pro-active or a re-active basis?
To be determined based on product.
I 6. Should the service be guided by the service participants, a committee or in some other fashion?
Guided by service participants through Committee.
7. Should there be a suggested limit on annual expenditures? Ability to exceed with Board approval?
There is no limit on annual expenditures - electoral area service requisition amounts are unlimited.
8. Should the money left over in the old service be left where it is for potential initiatives where all members would participate, moved to a new service or returned to individual members?
Money should be returned to individual members based on their contribution.
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There will be no new bylaw.
10. Should the service be linked or provide service to other entities involved in economic and tourism development within the region?
Yes, to the greatest extent possible, but flexibility is required so participants can act independently if needed.
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1. PRESENTATION BY FACILITATOR:
Chair Ranta provided a brief history of the economic development function in the TNRD and indicated that currently, the TNRD has a global economic development and tourism service and participants in the service are all electoral areas and member municipalities in the TN RD. Individual economic development and tourism services have been established for all electoral areas in the TNRD to allow each area to partner with other organization to undertake associated initiatives in their respective areas.
The Chair introduced Mr. Jim Craven, former Executive Director of the Municipal Finance Authority and winner of the Local Government Award for Excellence in Local Government.*
Mr. Craven commented that the Municipal Finance Authority's community workshop programs have been developed as a result of the wrenching financial, social and economic change in the province. From 1980 to the present, there has been continued reduction of funds from the provincial government to local government. Municipalities and electoral areas are in the position of attempting to respond to this withdrawal of funding in innovative ways. Mr. Craven gave a visual presentation on the history and programs available from the Municipal Finance Authority, and then Directors viewed a video regarding the link between diversity and financial success.
2. FUTURE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM IN THE TNRD:
On question, the Chief Administrative Officer advised that since late September, 2004, there have been very few tourism enquiries and any calls received are still passed on to Venture Kamloops for response. Venture Kamloops still has all TNRD information on their website. The TNRD has received enquiries related to economic development, which have been dealt with by the Development Services department if the information is readily available, otherwise, referrals have been made to the TNRD website. The TNRD has had no referrals from Venture Kamloops on economic development enquiries.
Discussion occurred as follows:
• Communities without the necessary resources have relied on Venture Kamloops for expertise, to champion ideas and to assist in moving their ideas forward and still need this type of resource;
• City of Merritt is partnering in the community with the Chamber of Commerce and Community Futures Development Corporation to provide an Economic Development Officer, and partners with the Lions and Rotary clubs on various initiatives;
• Chase Council leaning toward providing additional funding to their community Chamber of Commerce to promote tourism and First Nations groups in the area are favourable to discussing partnering;
Page 112 ofPage 177 1 of 2 Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee -... • Wells Gray Services Committee works actively with adjacent electoral areas to promote economic development and tourism. The North Thompson valley has their own Economic Development Officer;
• TNRD has four distinct geographical areas - could have four distinct economic development groups. TNRD is too large to have one individual or group "champion" economic development for the region. Every subregion has the opportunity capitalize on diversity of region;
• Advantage to promoting entire region, together we're a powerful group that can support future of interior;
• TNRD could look at partnering with other Regional Districts or communities outside the TNRD boundaries on various projects;
• Past history has shown that demands on an Economic Development Officer time and skills were so great that Directors needs could not possibly all be met and as a result Directors were dissatisfied. Expectations should be very clear;
• Should not be responsibility of Directors to coordinate economic development and tourism in their respective electoral areas, nor should small communities without the necessary resources be expected to promote their own areas;
• Need for a "funnel" to put local community information together in a package, and direct enquiries to appropriate contact in region;
• Initiatives such as production of TNRD signage, development of promotional DVD's and brochures, and establishment of a comprehensive website could be completed under the global service;
On question, the majority of Directors indicated that:
• It is possible to combine economic development with tourism;
• They are in favour of a global economic development and tourism service provided through a contract rather than a salaried position but are uncertain if proactive or reactive approach should be taken;
• Only involve First Nations after Board of Directors has specifically determined what the global economic development and tourism service will look like;
It was the consensus of the Board of Directors that the matter of the future of the TNRD's economic development and tourism service be referred to the Economic Development and Tourism Modeling Committee to determine how to proceed including examining the feasibility of undertaking the service by contract and to determine initiatives for recommendation to Board of Directors.
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TO: Chair and Board of Directors DATE: April 14, 2009
FROM: Clerk I Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Thompson Okanagan Roads & Transportation Advisory Committee Application
RECOMMENDA TION(S):
That the Board Report of the Clerk I Director of Community Services dated April 14, 2009 providing information on the Thompson Okanagan Roads and Transportation Advisory Committee application process be received for information. ~q LYLE R. HUNTLEY Clerk I Director of Community Services
BACKGROUND:
As per the attached letter, Stephen Quinn, past Director for Electoral Area "B" (Thompson Headwaters), has sent a letter to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure submitting his resignation from the Thompson Okanagan Roads and Transportation Advisory Committee ("the RTAC").
The Board of Directors previously endorsed in 2003 Director Quinn's application to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure to be appointed to the Thompson Okanagan RTAC as a Thompson-Nicola Regional District ("the TNRD") representative.
At this time, the Board of Directors may wish to consider endorsing a new application from a member of the Board to be submitted to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration for appointment to the Thompson Okanagan RTAC.
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DISCUSSION:
RTAC Establishment
In 2003 the Ministry of Transportation established eight Regional Transportation Advisory Committees (RTACs) throughout British Columbia to identify regional transportation needs and advise the minister on regional priorities. The establishment of these committees was seen as a mechanism to give regions a greater say in their transportation needs and planning.
The eight committees represent all areas outside the Lower Mainland. TransLink, a regional transportation authority, provides transportation planning in the Lower Mainland. The committees are geographically based on regional district boundaries, except in the Bulkley Nechako, which has been divided into the North Coast and Cariboo regional transportation advisory committees. The other committees are Northeast, Thompson Okanagan, Kootenay, Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island and South Coast-Mountain.
RTACs are advisory bodies whose committee members are appointed by the minister through a nomination and application process. Previously, participants were drawn from regional districts, business, the transportation industry and other industry sectors.
The RTAC terms of reference have been included for the Board's information.
RTAC Membership
The Thompson Okanagan RTAC boundary covers five (5) regional districts: Central Okanagan Regional District, Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, North Okanagan Regional District, Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. Each of the regional districts is entitled to have one (1) committee member.
The Minister of Transportation and Highways makes the appointments to the RTACs.
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Application Process
A Director interested in being appointed to the Thompson Okanagan RTAC will be required to complete the attached "Public Agencies Regional Transportation Advisory Committees Candidate Profile and Declaration" application form. A Board resolution supporting the. Director's application is also required.
CONCLUSION:
After receiving this Board Report for information, the Board of Directors may wish to entertain submissions from individual Directors who are interested in sitting on the Thompson Okanagan RTAC and if so desired, consider passing the resolution outlined below (inserting the appropriate name of the Director supported by the Board):
That the Board of Directors supports Director
Attachment's)
• Letter from Stephen Quinn to the Chair and Board of Directors • Regional Transportation Advisory Committee Terms of Reference • Regional Transportation Advisory Committee Boundary Map • Application Form - Public Agencies Regional Transportation Advisory Committee Candidate Profile and Declaration • Extract - Minutes of the February 6, 2003 regular meeting of the Board of Directors
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2009-04-06
Chair & Board of Directors TNRD 300-400 Victoria Street Kamloops, BC V2C 2A9
Dear Chair & Board.
Please find attached my letter sent to the Minister of Transportation and Highways submitting my resignation from the Thompson Okanagan Roads and Transportation Advisory Committee.
Several years ago the Board recommended me to the Ministers Committee and I have subsequently been re-appointed. With my retirement in December, completion of this years report was left outstanding. In discussion with the Chair I offered to complete this year's work which consisted of attending two additional meetings. That has now been completed.
While a confidentiality agreement was required as a member of the committee that I must still comply with, I can assure the Board that all TNRD Transportation issues over the years were brought to the advisory committees' attention.
In conclusion, I thank the board for your confidence in me over the years in this position. Thanking you in advance for your consideration in this matter, I am. S~Q- Stephen Quinn TNRD Area "B" Director (Retired)
CC Ben Stewart Chairman Norm Parkes MoTH Kam100ps
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2009-04-06
Minister of Transportation & Highways Parliament Building Victoria, BC V8W 9E2
Ref: Thompson Okanagan Roads & Transportation Advisory Committee
Dear Minister Falcon;
Please accept this letter as my letter of resignation from the Thompson Okanagan Advisory Committee as the Thompson Nicola Regional District Representative. After 18 years Ichose to retire from local govemment in this past year's election. This left a gap between the new board and the end ofthis years report. Ioffered to continue for the two working meetings that remained to complete this years report. That draft report is now fInished and 1must resign as the TNRD representative.
Ihope my modest input into the several reports was of value to you. This to me has been a unique experience and Itruly value the opportunity to have been a participant. What has made this opportunity unique is that while Iwas the TNRD representative which focused mostly in the southern end of the Province, this part of the region where Ilive is in the north from a highways perspective.
Should you feel my input has been valuable, 1would be willing to be considered for a future committee as a private citizen. Thanking you in advance in this matter, 1am.
Sincerely Yours
Stephen Quinn TNRD Area "B" (Retired)
CC Ben Stewart Chairman TNRD Board of Directors Norm Parkes MoTH
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REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
TERMS OF REFERENCE
PREAMBLE:
This paper provides the "Terms of Reference" under which this committee will operate.
The development, preservation and improvement of British Columbia's transportation system is essentiai to revitalizing our economy, providing efficient access to global markets and ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods and people throughout our provincial transportation infrastructure.
In keeping with the principle that Transportation within the Region should be viewed as a whole, the roles and function of the Regional Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) will be:
1. PURPOSE
To ensure business, industry and government stakeholder input into provincial transportation planning and investment priority setting to support the reasonable and accountable management of the provincial transportation system.
2. ROLE OF REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The role of the Regional Transportation Advisory Committee is to provide advice to the Minister of Transportation with respect to regional transportation priorities. RTACs are not constituted to implement or manage capital projects.
3. SCOPE OF REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
The RTAC will:
i) Review components of the regional transportation system;
ii) Recommend priorities for regional transportation to be addressed by the Minister of Transportation;
iii) Provide input for consideration in the Ministry's improvement plans and other planning processes;
iv) Take a strategic regional view of all forms of transportation including, but not limited to, public roads, public transit, airports, ferries, ports, rail and transportation demand management measures;
v) Suggest potential alternative methods of financing to meet specific transportation priorities;
vi) Provide annual reports to the Minister of Transportation documenting RTAC activity;
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vii) Provide brief business cases to support the economic argument for the transportation priorities identified (in a form to be prescribed).
viii) Provide an indication of the level of regional interest regarding the potential formation of a regional transportation authority.
4. IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION FOR PRIORITY SETTING
i) The Province has a fiduciary responsibility with respect to representing the public interest.
ii) Regional Transportation Advisory Committees must recognize the Province's current fiscal reality and that recommended regional priorities compete with provincial priorities for existing program funding ..
iii) Regional Transportation Advisory Committees do not have the authority to supplant any existing legal or contractual obligations between the Province and another party.
iv) Regional Transportation Advisory Committees will not evolve to become self-financing regional transportation authorities.
5. ROLE OF MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION (MoT) STAFF i) Ministry staff will provide RTACs with information regarding the existing transportation systems/network; an overview of the ministry's planning process and business case criteria and technical information as required. ii) Ministry of Transportation (MoT) staff will provide administrative support to the RTACs and support the preparation of periodic reports.
6. COMPOSITION OF REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEES
i) RTAC Committee Size The maximum size for an RTAC will be fifteen (15) members, including the Chair. RTAC regions composed of two or fewer regional districts may have two (2) committee members per regional district represented; RTAC regions composed of three or greater regional districts will have one (1) committee member per regional district. In any event, no more than 50% of members will be elected officials from municipal and regional district governments. ii) Committee Chairs Committee Chairs will be appointed by the Minister of Transportation and will serve as RTAC Chairs for a period of one year. An alternate or Vice Chair for each RTAC shall be elected from among the Committee members at its inaugural meeting and at the beginning of each calendar year thereafter. iii) Committee Members Local and regional government representatives on RTACs shall by appointed by the Minister of Transportation from Regional District Boards
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The Minister of Transportation, based on an application process, will select remaining RTAC committee members. The following organizations will be encouraged to apply: · Chambers of Commerce; · Transportation industry stakeholders; · Local and regional industry; Other agencies or public individuals as considered necessary or appropriate by the Minister.
7. APPLICATION PROCESS
Persons wishing to apply to serve as RTAC Committee members wiil be required to complete an "RTAC Membership Application" prior to being considered for appointment. RTAC members will be selected from the pool of applicants based on their demonstrated ability to assist the RTAC in achieving its purpose.
8. TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Persons serving as elected officials in municipal or regional district governments will be appointed to the RTAC for a set period, generaliy for a minimum of one year. Other representatives (including the Chair) will also be appointed for a set period, generally for a minimum of one year.
9. PROCEDURES
i) The Chair shall address procedural issues with the committee, as may be required.
ii) The RTAC shall meet a minimum of two times per year, with minutes provided for each meeting. Meeting minutes shall be forwarded to Committee Members and designated MoT staff. iii) Every attempt will be made to pre-schedule meetings and provide agendas one week prior to committee meetings.
iv) Achieving consensus on matters is the goal of the Committee. In the event a ballot is required, each committee member (including the Chair) is entitled to one vote. A simple majority shall determine the question. v) Meetings will be held in camera, provisions may be made for part of the meetings to include public participation.
10. COMMITTEE OF RTAC CHAIRS & REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
i) The Chairs of RTACs shall report to the Minister ofTransportation. Once a year, the Chairs will meet with the Minister (or designate) to discuss their respective regional transportation priorities; share 'best practices'; discuss any proposed alternative funding/financing arrangements; provide feedback concerning the level of interest for establishing regional transportation authorities; and present their respective reports for consideration in the Ministry's improvement plans.
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11. BOUNDARIES
Nortteast
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There are eight RTACS to be established: i) Vancouver Island
ii) NorthCoast
iii) Northeast
iv) Thompson/Okanagan
v) Cariboo
vi) South Coast Mountain
vii) Kootenays
viii) Fraser Valiey
[Note: There is no Regional Transportation Advisory Committee operating in the GVRD.] 12. BUDGETS
None.
Requests for reimbursement for reasonable travel costs may be made to MOT regional staff.
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South Coast- Mountain
Page 124 of 177 Thompson Okanagan Roads & Transportation Advisory Committee ... PUBLIC AGENCIES REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEES CANDIDATE PROFILE AND DECLARATION
The personal information on this Profile and Declaration is collected because you wish your name to be considered for appointment to a British Columbia agency, board, advisory committee or commission. The information contained on this form will be used to assess your candidacy.
(If you require more room than the space provided, please use a separate piece of paper)
Name of agency: Regional Transportation Advisory Committee (the "Agency")
CONTACT INFORMATION (Please Print)
Name:
Telephone: Work Home _ Cell _
Email Address:
Home Address:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
1. Educational background (Provide a chronology of your educational background)
Name of Institution Years attended Degree/diploma obtained
2. Professional and employment background. (Provide a chronology of all relevant work experience, starting with the most recent and showing clear time periods for each experience and all employers)
Name of Organization Years of Service Position
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3. Past and present communityand civic activities.
Name of Organization Years of service Position
4. Membershipsin professionalorganizations.
5. Publications.(List any published works you have authored)
CONFLICT OF INTEREST - DISCLOSURE STA TEMENT
A conflict of interest arises where you have an interest which conflicts (or might conflict, or might be perceived to conflict) with the interests of the Agency. A conflict of interest may take a number of forms. It may be financial or non-financial. It may be direct or indirect. It may be professional or family related. A conflict of interest may arise from directorships or other employment; interests in business enterprises or professional practices; share ownership; beneficial interests in trusts; existing professional or personal associations with the Agency; professional associations or relationships with other organizations; personal associations with other groups or organizations; or family relationships.
Every appointee or potential appointee of the Agency must disclose any duty or interest that might conflict with his or her duty or interest to the Agency.
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6. A direct or indirect conflict with my duty as an appointee to the Agency may arise because:
a) I hold the following offices (appointed or elected):
b) I, or any trustee or any nominee on my behalf, own or possess, directly or indirectly, the following interests:
7. The nature and extent of the conflicting office duty or interest referred to in paragraph 6 is:
8. A real or perceived conflict of interest with my duty as an appointee to the Agency may arise becauseI receive financial remuneration (either for services performed by me, as an owner or part owner, trustee, or employee or otherwise) from the following sources:
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9. If, at any time following the signing of this Profile and Declaration, there occurs any material change to the information given herein regarding conflict of interest, either by way or addition or deletion, I shall forthwith file a supplementary disclosure statement describing such change.
10. Other than disclosed above, do you have any relationships or interests that could compromise, or be perceived to compromise, your ability to exercise judgment with a view to the best interests of the Agency?
Yes: No:
Describe:
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE AGENCY
Directors/members of a public agency owe the agency they serve undivided /oyalty and a commitment to making the best possible decisions. Directors/members must carefully adhere to these duties and take their jobs seriously to set high standards of accountability.
By signing this Profile and Declaration, you acknowledge and understand that you are bound by the following duties and responsibilities. (Note: These duties are in addition to the Agency's own Code of Conduct or Conflict of Interest Guidelines.)
11. Dutv of Care: You have a duty of care to the Agency which means that: • you must exercise the degree of skill and diligence reasonably expected from an ordinary person of your knowledge and experience; • in making decisions, you must always act in the best interests of the Agency; • you must base your decisions upon facts and reliable information; and • you must not to act without first taking care to be properly informed.
12. Dutv of Lova/tv: This duty embraces fairness, good faith and honesty. It means that, in all decisions, you must act in the Agency's best interests, not your own. Specifically, you must:
• be honest in your dealings within the Agency and with others on behalf of the Agency;
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• maintain the confidentiality of information received by you in your capacity as board member; and
• avoid situations where you could put yourself in a position of conflict between your own private interests and the best interests of the Agency.
13. Dutv of Obedience: This duty requires that you know the Agency's mission and the laws and regulations that affect the carrying-out of the mission. This duty means that you must: • carry out the Agency's purposes;; and • take all necessary and reasonable measures to assure compliance with laws, regulations and policies that apply to the Agency.
INTEGRITY AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY
Note: An affirmative answer to any of the questions in paragraphs 14 to 18 does not automatically disqualify a potential applicant from being appointed. Each candidate's background wiff be considered in relation to the specific requirements of the appointment
14. In your employment, business or personal affairs, have you, or any company in which you have a direct or indirect controlling interest, in B.C. or elsewhere:
(a) been charged with (where charges are still Yes No outstanding) or convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada?
(b) been charged with (where charges are still Yes No outstanding) or convicted of an offence under any other Federal statutes or regulations, including the Income Tax Act, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, or others?
(c) been charged with (where charges are still Yes No outstanding) or convicted of any offence under any Provincial statutes or regulations?
(d) been charged with (where charges are still Yes No outstanding) or disciplined by any professional associationor body?
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(f) been involved in any issue or controversy that Yes No has gone, or is now likely to go to litigation or public review?
Ifyou answered''Yes''to anyof the abovequestions,pleaseprovidedetailsbelow.
15. Are you involved in a dispute with a public body or government that is likely to go to litigation or an adjudicative process?
Yes: No: Describe:
16. Have you or any organization or group which you are associated with promoted or encouraged hatred against people or persons on the basis of ethnicity, language, colour, religion, culture, gender or sexual orientation?
Yes: No: Describe:
17. Do you have any kind of a disability (for example: substance abuse) that would limit or prevent you from carrying out your duties to the Agency?
Yes: No:
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Describe disability and identify any accommodation that may be required to assist you in carrying out your duties:
Generally, are you aware of any facts or matters which, if publicly disclosed, could cause the government embarrassment or hinder your performance of your duties as an appointee to the Agency?
Yes: No: Describe:
18. I understand that the Board Resourcing and Development Office and the Agency have an obligation to verify reference information with respect to all candidates for potential appointments, including myself.
By signing below, I authorize the Board Resourcing and Development Office to verify or obtain any personal information about me directly from me, from organizations or references referred to in this Profile and Declaration, or from the specific organization(s) listed below for the purpose of evaluating my suitability for appointment to a British Columbia public agency. I also consent to the disclosure of my personal information to such persons or organizations when such disclosure is necessary to evaluate my suitability for appointment to a British Columbia public agency. This authorization is valid for one year following the date of my signature.
Additional Organizations: a) b) c)
19. Birth Date: (Required only to verify background information): _
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REFERENCES
20. Please provide a minimum of three references.
• Name: _
Occupation: _ Address: _ Home Telephone: Business Telephone: _
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BIOGRAPHY 22. I agree that if I am appointed to the Agency, the Board Resourcing and Development Office may publish a biography of me that states the area of the Province in which I reside and contains some or all of the information provided in paragraphs 1 through 5 of this Profile and Declaration. (If you wish, you may attach a short (i.e., 100 words) biography of yourself for publication purposes.)
ATTESTATION AND SIGNATURE
I, (Please print name)
1. attest to the veracity of the information provided in this Personal Profile and Declaration; and 2. acknowledge the duties of directors/members of public agencies as set out in this Profile and Declaration.
Signature Date
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CONFIDENTIALITY
The personal information requested on this form is collected under the authority of and used for the purposes of administering a variety of statutes, which authorize the appointment of individuals to government's agencies, boards and commissions. Information on the authority for a specific appointment is available on request. This Profile and Declaration will be kept for a minimum of one year.
Applications for RTAC Chairs and Committee Members should be mailed or faxed to:
Jim Hester Director, Highway Planning Ministry of Transportation PO Box 9850 STN PROV GOVT, Victoria BC V8W 9T5 FAX: (250) 953-4974
Please circle which position you are applying for: Chair or Member
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Page 10 of 10 revised April 2007 Page 134 of 177 Thompson Okanagan Roads & Transportation Advisory Committee ... EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HELD ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2003
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
(a) Reqional Transportation Advisory Committee - Membership
Moved by Director Frissell Seconded by Director Wagner
That the application by Director Quinn to sit on the Thompson/Okanagan Regional Transportation Advisory Committee be supported.
CARRIED Unanimously
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TO: Chair and Board of Directors DATE: April 14, 2009
FROM: Peter Hughes, Director on Environmental Services
SUBJECT: TNRD Landfill Operation and Maintenance Contract
RECOMMENDA TION(S}:
That the Thompson-Nicola Board of Directors approve an extension of the current landfill operations and maintenance contract with Oatway Contracting Ltd for an additional term of three years starting October 1,2009 and ending September 30,2012 subject to the following:
• Oatway Contracting Ltd shall operate and maintain the Barriere, Chase and Clearwater landfills until closure, but no later than September 30,2012 • Oatway Contracting Ltd shall operate and maintain the Heffley Creek and Lower Nicola landfills until September 30,2012 • Operations and maintenance costs shall be as provided in the existing contract terms and conditions • Minor amendments to the contract terms and conditions may be done to update the contract to current conditions
Peter Hughes, P.Eng. Director, Environmental Services
BACKGROUND:
The contract with Oatway Contracting Ltd, dated October 1, 2004 expires on September 30, 2009. The contract includes daily operations and maintenance of the five. TNRD landfills
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located at Barriere, Chase, Clearwater, Heffley Creek and Lower Nicola. Services provided include inspection of incoming waste and recyclable materials; sorting and stockpiling cover soil and recyclable materials; placing and compacting residual municipal solid waste (MSW) into the landfill active face and demolition disposal area; placing and compacting daily soil cover on exposed refuse; receiving tipping fees and assisting the public. When the contract was signed in 2004 the TNRD did not collect tipping fees at any of the landfills. In July, 2008 a fee schedule was implemented for demolition and construction waste followed by residential waste in January, 2009. Recycling depots have also been added to the original work at the landfills in 2008 with depots established at Clearwater, Barriere, Heffley Creek and Lower Nicola landfills. Landfill attendants are employees of Oatway Contracting Ltd.
The original tender from Oatway Contracting Ltd was approved by the Board of Directors at their regular meeting on August 19, 2004. There were seven contractors pre-qualified to submit bids and three bids received for the work. Of the bids received the Oatway tender was accepted by the Board of Directors because it provided the required level of service at the most competitive cost.
The annual contract cost is based on daily rates to perform all the required tasks at each of the five TNRD landfills. There are no weigh scales at TNRD landfills so the contract could not be calculated on a per tonne basis. The contract includes two clauses that allow adjustment of the daily rate for each site. The first is a cost of living increase that came into effect during the third year of the contract and is tied to the All Items Consumer Price Index for Vancouver. The second mechanism for contract price adjustment is tied to the amount of refuse processed at each site annually, based on the annual volume surveys done at the landfills. To provide a greater level of confidence in the annual estimate the annual landfill volume surveys are compared to load counts and population based estimates. Should the quantity of waste received at a landfill exceed fifteen percent, either higher or lower, then the daily rate for that site will be adjusted either up or down accordingly. To compensate TNRD contractors for the rapid rise in fuel costs the Board of Directors also approved a fuel surcharge at their regular meeting of February 23, 2006. The surcharge is based on the rates set by Canada Post on a monthly basis.
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The table below shows the annual cost of the landfill contract from 2004 to 2008 by contract year (includes CPI adjustment and fuel surcharge) and the changes in municipal solid waste (MSW) received at each site and the associated cost per tonne.
Contract Year Annual Cost Tonnes MSW Cost per Tonne
Oct/04 to Sep/OS $1,074,634 24,650 $43.60 Oct/OS to Sep/06 $1,354,614 30,608 $44.26 Oct/06 to Sep/07 $1,882,011 43,147 $43.62 Oct/07 to Sep/OS $2,036,233 47,127 $43.21
DISCUSSION:
The TNRD experienced a rapid increase in MSW disposal rates in the last five years, almost doubling from the rates estimated prior to 2004 that were used as a baseline in the contract tender documents. This increase can be attributed to a number of factors, such as: • Increased accuracy in estimating the volume of waste received at landfills by load count and aerial photographic and digital terrain model analysis • The building and development boom experienced during this time • Lack of recycling and waste diversion facilities in the TNRD
The following figures graphically show the trends shown in the table above:
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MSW Disposal at TNRD Landfills
50000 45000 40000 35000 enCI) ~ 30000 g 25000 ~ 20000 ~ 15000 10000 5000 o Oct/04 to Octl05 to Oct/06 to Oct/O? to Sepl05 Sep/06 Sep/O? Sep/08 Contract Years
Contractor Cost per Tonne
50 48 46 44 CII ~ 42 ,g•.. 40 ~ 38 fRo 36 34 32 30 Oct/04 to Sep/05 Oct/05 to Sep/06 Oct/06 to Sepia? oct/a? to Sep/08 Contract Years
The cost per tonne to handle the increased waste quantities received at TNRD landfills has remained relatively constant indicating that the contract is achieving the intended purpose of controlling costs while allowing flexibility to handle changing waste quantities. The contract includes provision to add additional resources as required at unit rates specified in the contract.
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For resources not included in the unit rate schedule mutually agreeable terms between the TNRD and contractor are negotiated. This has worked very well to date.
In terms of performance of the duties required in the contract, Oatway Contracting Ltd's performance has been exemplary. The changes with respect to new tipping fees and multi- material recycling that were rolled out by the TNRD in 2008 were handled by Oatway personnel seamlessly and without complaint. TNRD landfills are maintained in excellent condition in terms of site cleanliness and organization. The TNRD has been complemented by other regions and municipalities about their well run and maintained landfills. All inspection reports received from the Ministry of Environment during the contract period have been in compliance with the terms and conditions of the landfill Waste Management Permits. When asked to comment on Oatway Contracting Ltd performance the Kamloops MOE office provided a positive response.
The options available to continue to operate the TNRD landfills after September 30, 2009 include:
• Tender a region-wide contract for all five TNRD landfills • Tender individual landfill sites • Offer an extension of the existing landfill contract
The first two options were discussed in a report to the Board of Directors on June 3, 2004 and the Board accepted staff recommendation to issue one region-wide contract. Briefly, the reasons were as follows:
• Higher costs to issue single contracts for each landfill site • Possibility of no tenders submitted for more remote landfills - this occurred when the contracts were split-up in 1992 • Greater economies of scale for a single region-wide contract because overhead, supervisory, equipment and insurance costs are lower • Ability to move personnel and equipment from site to site as required and if equipment breaks down. • Lower TNRD supervisory costs to deal with one contract rather than several • Larger contractors, experienced in landfill operations and maintenance are more likely to be attracted to larger contracts.
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• Flexibility to deal with changes under the new TNRD regional solid waste management plan
The third option, to extend the current contract with Oatway Contracting Ltd, was envisioned in the existing contract that includes a clause that gives the TNRD Board of Directors the option to extend the current contract for an additional five years.
There are a number of reasons to support the extension of the current landfill contract at this time as opposed to tendering a new contract:
• Pursuant to the March, 2008 Regional Solid Waste Management Plan three landfill sites are scheduled for closure by 2011; the Barriere, Chase and Clearwater landfills. The exact closure dates of the sites and details concerning how the landfills will be phased- out are not known and this will add a level of uncertainty to the tendering process and result in potentially higher bid prices as contractors attempt to account for unknowns with contingencies. • Specialized landfilling equipment is required to be available at each landfill on a daily basis. Closure of three of the five landfills within 2 years will make it difficult for contractors to plan their equipment needs and amortize their equipment costs and will result in higher tender costs. • The level of commitment by a new contractor to landfills that will soon close may be lacking • Personnel management and training for short duration employment will be an issue at sites that will soon close and a premium may be expected to be added to tenders to compensate for this • The current contractor has had time to pay-off most equipment and all attendants are fully trained and well versed in the operation of the landfills and their duties. • As mentioned the current contractor's performance has been very good
With regard to the length of time recommended to extend the current contract, it is planned to have the landfills at Barriere, Chase and Clearwater closed by 2011. There will be a time of transition needed to adjust to increased waste flows at the Heffley Creek and Lower Nicola landfills as the other three landfills close. During this transition period, expected to occur in
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2011 Environmental Services will track waste volumes and operational changes to gain information that will provide a baseline for future tendering at the remaining two landfills. Tendering at the beginning of 2012 will allow a six month buffer in case of unforeseen circumstances, such as closure activities being delayed if alternative site development for eco- depots is delayed.
There is also feedback from the current contractor to be considered. The existing contract refers to a possible 5-year extension to the original contract. Oatway Contracting Ltd has indicated that a three-year extension will allow sufficient time to deal with equipment capital costs as some of their equipment required recent replacement and is in agreement with a possible three year extension as proposed herein.
CONCLUSIONS: Environmental Services supports extension of the existing contract with Oatway Contracting Ltd to operate and maintain the Barriere, Chase and Clearwater landfills until such time as they close and continue to operate and maintain the Heffley Creek and Lower Nicola landfills for a period of three years, from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2012.
The existing contract appears to be functioning well to control costs and will only need minor updating to some of the contract clauses to bring it up to date with current conditions.
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INFORMATION BULLETIN For Immediate Release Ministry of Community Development 2009CDO133-000686 Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure April 4, 2009 BUILDING CANADA - COMMUNITIES COMPONENT FUNDING
VICTORIA - Following is a summary of the sewer, water and transportation projects jointly funded by the federal and provincial governments through the first intake of the Building Canada - Communities Component. They are listed by region:
CARIBOO REGION:
Cariboo Regional District: $1,063,450 to upgrade the water systems in Horse Lake and Canim Lake. The projects are anticipated to create an estimated 16 direct and indirect jobs . • The Horse Lake project will replace the existing water system with one that complies with the Drinking Water Protection Act. The Cariboo Regional District will build a new well and a new pump house, install a chlorination system, decommission the two existing wells, and build a new reservoir. Parts of the water main will also be replaced in order to improve the water flow for firefighting . • The Canim Lake water system was constructed in 1974 as a private utility. The system improvements are necessary for the Cariboo Regional District to assume ownership of the water system. Planned improvements include installing a back-up submersible pump and motor, pump house, chlorination system, and reservoir roof replacement.
Village of McBride: $1,035,196 for the first phase ofa project that includes the construction ofa wetland and effluent-irrigated community woodlot to improve wastewater treatment. This phase will increase sewage treatment capacity and reduce wastewater flows to the Fraser River by providing a second sewage lagoon and new sewer mains. The project is expected to create an estimated 15 direct and indirect jobs.
KOOTENAY REGION:
Town of Creston: $3.14 million to upgrade the community's sewage treatment plant. The existing treatment plant, which is over 30 years old, serves almost the entire the population of Creston (nearly 5,000 residents), including major employers. The funding will support upgrades to the existing wastewater treatment plant so it meets provincial and federal regulatory standards. The project will create an estimated 47 direct and indirect jobs.
City of Fernie: $4,830,480 for a new reservoir, which will improve the reliability of the drinking water system. This project, which is estimated to create approximately 72 direct and indirect jobs, involves constructing a new reservoir with a water treatment system as well as a transmission main connecting the well to the reservoir. The new infrastructure is anticipated to improve overall water quality while reducing water system losses by 20 per cent.
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MAINLAND/SOUTHWEST:
City of Langley: $5,279,356 to build a new Nicomekl bridge. This project will help create 90 direct and indirect jobs.
City of Port Moody: $1,003,782 to replace the existing bridge over Noons Creek. The existing wooden bridge on loco Road will be replaced with a modem concrete bridge. Lanes will be widened and sidewalks added, with space for bike lanes. This project is expected to create 15jobs
District of Hope: $6,691,666 to replace the Kawkawa Lake Road Bridge. The present two-lane Kawkawa Lake Road Bridge will be replaced with a new three-lane structure. The new bridge will also include sidewalks and a pedestrianlbike path to encourage non-vehicular transportation. This project is expected to create approximately 110 direct and indirect jobs.
District of North Vancouver: $1,959,924 to upgrade Capilano Road. The project will upgrade Capilano Road to improve traffic flow from Fullerton Road to the Highway 1 interchange. Capilano Road will be widened, and bike lanes and sidewalks will be constructed to enhance the safety of cyclists and pedestrians. The project is expected to create approximately 70 direct and indirect jobs.
Fraser ValIey Regional District: $985,600 to connect additional residents to the Hatzic Prairie Water System. The project will make possible the installation of a water supply main and reservoir, resolving long-standing potable water issues.
Township of Langley: $66,666 to install a thermal recovery pump system that will take heat from the groundwater that is processed through the plant, reducing the reliance on natural gas.
Village of Lions Bay: $583,332 to replace water distribution lines in the lower part of central Lions Bay. The project will increase system reliability for approximately 300 residents in the area. In addition, the dead ends of water lines will be removed, reducing sedimentation. It is estimated the investment will result in nine direct and indirect jobs.
NORTH COAST & NECHAKO:
Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine: $1,135,534 to improve South Hazelton's drinking water treatment process, as part of a comprehensive water system upgrade. The funds will allow the Kitimat- Stikine Regional District to provide UV water disinfection and improve fire protection. The project is estimated to provide 19 direct and indirect jobs.
District of Port Edward: $1,046,666 to replace aging and failing water mains that have been subject to soil corrosion. Iron water mains will be replaced with new PVC pipe. Fire hydrants, new gate valves and service connections will also be reconnected in the first phase of the project, which will create an estimated 16 direct and indirect jobs.
City of Prince Rupert: $2,664,216 to decommission, replace and relocate the Hays Creek sewer trunk, which is above ground and past its life expectancy, making it susceptible to failures. This new sewer and pump station design will eliminate pipe failures, thus protecting fish habitat and increasing the safety, efficiency and reliability of wastewater treatment in the community. It is anticipated the project will create 40 direct and indirect jobs. Page 144 of 177 BC Information Bulletin dated April 4, 2009 Re: Building C... - 3 -
City of Terrace: $1,337,174 to build an intersection along Highway 37 and 700 metres of access road to allow development of the Skeena Industrial Development Park. The project is estimated to provide 21 direct and indirect jobs.
Town of Smithers: $1.6 million to improve the existing storm water collection system. The project will improve drainage capacity along Highway 16 as well as for an additional planned 350 single family residential lots. Installation of approximately 1.8 kilometres of storm sewer main will help improve groundwater recharge and protect the Buckley River. It is estimated that the investment will result in 25 direct and indirect jobs.
District of Vanderhoof: $3,519,866 to upgrade 4th Street between Nechako Avenue and Highway 16. The street will be reconstructed to improve mobility for vehicle traffic, and will include the addition of sidewalks. This project is expected to create over 50 jobs.
NORTHEAST:
City of Fort St. John: $1,684,666 for upgrades to the Fort St. John South Lagoon wastewater treatment plant, which will result in increased system efficiency and improved effluent quality. It is estimated that this investment will create 25 new direct and indirect jobs.
District of Taylor: $2,370,666 to pave local roads. This project will see a number oflocal gravel roads upgraded to basic paved municipal standards, with asphalt surfaces and sidewalks. The project is expected to create approximately 35 jobs.
Village ofPouce Coupe: $174,166 to reinforce a section ofthe town's sewage treatment lagoon. The project will involve clearing and grubbing the proposed site, placing structural components including geotextile cloth, rock and gravel, and monitoring the slope for erosion.
THOMPSON/OKANAGAN REGION:
Columbia-Shuswap Regional District - Falkland: $901,332 to carry out extensive improvements to the water system. This investment helps with the first phase of a plan to construct a replacement well, increasing the water systems reliability. The project will also include installation of a secondary treatment system, monitoring equipment, standby power for the well pump and a booster/pressure relief valve station.
Columbia-Shuswap Regional District - Sorrento: $1,429,332 to carry out extensive improvements to the water system. The project includes improvements to the existing reservoirs, such as standby power for the intake and water treatment plant, plus a dedicated water main, installation of new intake pipe and a UV disinfection system. It is estimated the investment will result in 21 direct and indirect jobs.
City of Kamloops: $14.2 million toward upgrading the wastewater treatment plant. This investment will allow the City of Kamloops to upgrade and update the existing wastewater treatment plant to provide tertiary treatment and nutrient management, helping to protect the environment and create an estimated 213 direct and indirect jobs.
Page 145 of 177 BC Information Bulletin dated April 4, 2009 Re: Building C... -4- Regional District ofOkanagan-Similkameen - Faulder: $610,234 to improve water quality. This funding will allow the regional district to construct a treatment facility.
City ofPenticton: $3,380,000 to help upgrade the West Bench Irrigation District's water distribution system. The District will be connected to the City ofPenticton's water supply. The project will create an estimated 50 direct and indirect jobs.
District ofSpallumcheen: $1,923,860 to improve Otter Lake Cross Road. A 2.3-kilometre length of the road will be reconstructed, including road widening in some areas, and the addition of sidewalks in residential areas to improve pedestrian safety. This project is expected to create 33 jobs
Thompson-Nicola Regional District - Blue River: $777,250 to replace the water system. The investment will help the Regional District install 3,400 metres of water main, provide a connection to the reservoir and control building to facilitate chlorination.
Thompson-Nicola Regional District - Spence's Bridge: $459,332 for a new water treatment plant. This water treatment plant is part of an integrated water system for the Spences Bridge area being developed in partnership between the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and the Cook's Ferry Indian Band. The project will construct a water treatment plant, including filtration and chlorine disinfection.
West Kelowna: $6 million for extension of sewer services. The multi-phase project includes extending municipal sewer to approximately 960 households in West Kelowna, which has taken over sewer services ITomthe Regional District of Central Okanagan. The project will create an estimated 178 direct and indirect jobs.
VANCOUVER ISLAND/SOUTH COAST:
Village of Alert Bay: $290,000 for road upgrades. Approximately 1.3 kilometres of local roads in Alert Bay will be rehabilitated, improving safety and access for residents and visitors.
Central Saanich District: $4,666,666 to upgrade a portion of East Saanich Road. In Central Saanich, almost three kilometres of East Saanich Road, ITomMount Newton X Road to Island View Road, will be repaved. Bike lanes and sidewalks will be added to both sides of the road ITomCultra Avenue to Prosser Road. The project is expected to create approximately 70 jobs.
Capital Regional District: $5.25 million for North Pender Island Magic Lake Estates Water System Upgrade. The funding will allow for construction of a drinking water treatment plant. The project will create an estimated 78 direct and indirect jobs.
City ofNanaimo: $17,826,016 to improve the quality oflocal drinking water. This investment will fund the construction of a new drinking water treatment plant on Nanaimo Lakes Road that will include ultra-violet disinfection and filtration processes. The plant, which will provide clean drinking water to the City ofNanaimo, South West Extension, and the Snuneymuxw First Nation, will be built to LEED Gold standards. The project will help create an estimated 450 direct and indirect jobs.
District of Oak Bay: $320,874 to improve a section of Beach Drive. A 1.25-kilometre section of Beach Drive, between King George Terrace and Newport Avenue, will be rehabilitated to improve safety for vehicles and cyclists.
Page 146 of 177 BC Information Bulletin dated April 4, 2009 Re: Building C... - 5 - City of Parksville: $1,745,542 to upgrade Moilliet Street in the city's downtown core. Approximately 900 metres ofMoilliet Street will be upgraded. Improvements will include widening of the street and installing traffic calming devices. The project is expected to create 26 jobs, at a time when the need for economic stimulus is greatest.
City of Port Alberni: $1,166,666 to replace and improve the efficiency and reliability of the China Creek water main. The project will improve 3.2 km of critical water supply infrastructure, increase operator safety and reduce water loss. The project will create an estimated 17 direct and indirect jobs.
District of Port Hardy: $1,550,566 million to improve over five kilometres oflocal roads. Douglas Street, Byng Road and Park Drive will be upgraded to improve safety for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. This project is expected to create 23 direct and indirect jobs.
Town of Qualicum Beach: $2,253,332 for a major upgrade to the water supply. The Berwick Water Supply upgrade project will revitalize the ageing infrastructure that now supplies one third of the Town of QuaIicum Beach's drinking water, and will provide an estimated 35 direct and indirect jobs.
Town of Sidney: $176,666 to upgrade the wastewater system. The project work includes the installation of a new sanitary sewer, pump station works, restoration works and utility crossings.
Regional District of Strathcona: $3,418,722 to extend the sewer collection system. This project is part of the first phase of a larger project within the Strathcona Regional District which will ultimately provide sewer collection for all of Electoral Area "D". Funding will make possible installation of two pump stations, more than 4,000 metres of gravity main, and 177 metres of force main to the sewer system. It is estimated the investment will result in 51 direct and indirect jobs. -30-
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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Office of the Premier 20090TP0061-000611 Ministry of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development April 3, 2009
CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS TO CREATE 1,200 JOBS IN B.C.
BURNABY - The provincial government will invest over $32.6 million to help commercialize British Columbia's clean, alternative energy technologies, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create about 1,200 jobs in over 30 B.C. communities, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today.
"British Columbia's alternative energy and biofuel sectors are becoming world-leaders in pioneering cutting-edge clean, green technology," said Premier Campbell. "By focusing on leading- edge technology, we're supporting the creation of good jobs in communities across the province; building a home-grown clean energy sector that will market proven innovations to the world; and helping meet the growing demand for green power here in B.C."
New clean energy investments will come ITom two sources: over $22.6 million ITom the Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund and $10 million to support the production of liquid biofuels with demonstrated low greenhouse gas emissions. The projects have a combined value of almost $200 million.
"By working with British Columbia's dynamic clean energy entrepreneurs, we are helping to bring new technologies to the point where they are commercially viable," said Small Business, Technology and Economic Development Minister Ida Chong. "Clean energy technologies help protect the environment while stimulating economic activity at the community level."
The announcement was made today at Lignol Innovations in Burnaby, which is receiving $3.4 million in provincial funding to produce cellulosic ethanol and other products ITom under-utilized forest resources, especially beetle-killed lodgepole pine.
"This facility is one of just a handful in the world that can demonstrate the production of cellulosic ethanol and biochemicals on an industrial scale. With this support ITom the provincial government, we will begin operating our new pilot plant on a range of B.C. feedstocks, so that we can optimize our process and finalize the engineering for large scale plants," said Ross MacLachlan, president and CEO ofLignol. "This facility will become a showcase for our company and British Columbia as we strive to commercialize a technology that holds so much promise for the forest products industry and communities hardest hit by the mountain pine beetle devastation."
The ICE Fund is supporting 19 projects situated in rural and off-grid communities across British Columbia, covering a range oftechnological applications, including: ocean tidal and wave, solar, geothermal, wind, biomass, wastewater, energy conservation and management, and variable street light technology. The approved projects represent over $96 million in total value and will create about 750 temporary and full time jobs in over 25 B.C. communities ..
-more- 80fD PageAttach 148- of(\rr73Jycr 177 BC News Release dated April 3, 2009 Re: Clean Energy Proje... -2- Funding for liquid biofuels will support eight projects to develop cellulosic ethanol, biodiesel, and biofuels technologies. The approved projects represent over $100.6 million in total value and will create about 450 temporary and full time jobs in seven B.C. communities. Increased biofuels production will help meet the provincial standard of five per cent minimum annual average renewable content for gasoline and diesel used in B.C. by 2010.
By taking decisive action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 33 per cent by 2020, government is positioning British Columbia to be a green economic powerhouse in high tech and clean energy sectors - benefiting communities, businesses and citizens throughout the province now and in future. For more information, please visit http://www.tted.gov.bc.ca/ICEFundlPages/default.aspx online.
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Media Bridgitte Anderson Alec Tully contact: Press Secretary Public Affairs Officer Office of the Premier Ministry of Small Business, Technology and 604307-7177 Economic Development 250952-0615
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Page 149 of 177 BC News Release dated April 3, 2009 Re: Clean Energy Proje... BRITISH COLUMBIA BACKGROUNDER 20090TP0061-000611 Office of the Premier April 3, 2009 Ministry of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development
INNOVATIVE CLEAN ENERGY FUND RURAL PROJECTS
Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation ICE Fund investment $4.133 million Total project value - $14,797,600 Project phase jobs - 84 On-going jobs - nine The project will use excess capacity from an existing industrial biomass energy system to produce electricity and heat for community use. The energy system consists of two parts: a turbine and electrical generator to produce electricity and heat; and a distribution system to serve local clients. Replacing natural gas, the energy from the new community energy system will heat city hall, a local hospital, a retirement lodge, provincial government offices, a recreation centre, other large buildings and industrial sites.
Small Energy Group Inc. Hartley Bay, Haida Gwaii, Hesquaiht ICE Fund investment $2.418 million Total project value - $7,254,000 Project phase jobs - 25 On-going jobs - 25 Small Energy Group Inc. (pulse Energy), a B.C. company, has created an energy software system to improve the management of energy use in buildings and communities, resulting in reduced diesel- electric power generation in remote, First Nation, and off-grid communities. The project's off-grid component involves 100-200 buildings in three remote communities with three partners: Village of Hartley Bay, Hesquiaht First Nation with Ecotrust Canada, and Haida Gwaii with BC Hydro. An on- grid component involves 12 commercial buildings in Prince George and 12 in Nanaimo.
E3P Technologies, Inc. Northern Development Initiative Trust Region ICE fund investment $2.32 million Total project value - $6,600,000 Project phase jobs - four On-going jobs -10 E3P Technologies, Inc. has researched and developed a patented device to capture wasted pressure energy from natural gas pipelines. Wasted energy from pressure reduction can be recovered and converted to useable electrical power. The device is scalable, reversible and ideal for converting pressure energy to mechanical work.
Page 150 of 177 BC News Release dated April 3, 2009 Re: Clean Energy Proje... -2- Pacific Coastal Wave Energy Corporation UcIuelet ICE fund investment $2 million Total project value - $20,000,000 Project phase jobs - 12 On-going jobs - two Pacific Coastal Wave Energy Corp. is partnering with the District ofUcluelet to build a four;..megawatt (MW) demonstration facility to generate electricity from ocean wave power. Located off-shore from the community, the technology will be attached to the seabed where submerged buoys harness the ocean's kinetic energy. Since it is deployed underwater, there are no aesthetic concerns and less vulnerability to weather.
SyncWave Systems Inc. Tofino ICE Fund investment $2 million Total project value - $10,475,000 Project phase jobs - 30 On-going jobs - 30 A Sync Wave Power Resonator will convert the energy of ocean swells into clean, renewable electricity. The technology is designed to be suitable for both off-grid and grid-integrated applications.
Canoe Pass Tidal Energy Consortium Regional District of Strathcona ICE Fund investment $2 million Total project value - $6,375,000 Project phase jobs - 33 Canoe Pass Tidal Energy Consortium (New Energy Corporation Inc., Canoe Pass Tidal Energy Corporation and the City of Campbell River) will develop a commercial tidal energy site at Canoe Pass in a narrow channel between Quadra and Maude Islands north of Campbell River. The commercialization project will involve removal of a causeway, restoration of the tidal current flow and installation of a mechanical span across the pass for two 250 kilowatt (KW) turbines to harness the tidal power.
Aboriginal Cogeneration Corporation (ACC) Kamloops ICE Fund investment $1.5 million Total project value - $10,050,000 Project phase jobs - seven On-going jobs - 21 ACC will build a biomass-to-energy demonstration facility at their existing railroad tie handling facility in Kamloops, using waste railway ties from Canadian Pacific Railway as feedstock. The facility will use a micro-gasifier to convert biomass, such as wood or dry processing residues, into electricity. Each micro-gasifier can process up to 41 tonnes of waste wood per day, effectively generating one MW for every two tonnes of wood biomass. Future opportunities exist with small northern communities where ACC can convert existing diesel fuel-powered generators to biomass generators using mountain pine beetle infested timber.
Page 151 of 177 BC News Release dated April 3, 2009 Re: Clean Energy Proje... - 3 - Pacific Green Energy Initiative "Smart" Street Light Coalition Prince George, Quesnel, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake, Wells ICE Fund investment $1.3 million Total project value - $3,848,250 Project phase jobs - 23 On-going jobs - 300 This project is a commercial scale demonstration of "smart" street light technology to replace 8,000 to 10,000 lights in six participating communities. Electricity consumption for street lighting in British Columbia could be reduced by up to 100,000 MW hours per year by retrofitting approximately 300,000 street lights with adaptive lighting technology developed in the province.
Northwind Ethanol Prince George ICE Fund investment $1.246 million Total project value - $4,985,500 Project phase jobs - 20 On-going jobs - 28 Northwind Ethanol proposes to build a 500,000 gallon (US) cellulosic feedstock, fuel ethanol demonstration facility to make ethanol and lignin ITom woody biomass. The project supports new employment opportunities in the forest industry and provides fuel ethanol.
Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation Clayoquot Sound ICE Fund investment $750,000 Total project value - $3,000,000 Project phase jobs - five On-going jobs - two Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation is currently implementing the Ty-Hystanis New Community project, with plans for a health centre, community building, school, and a 160-10t subdivision for up to 215 new housing units. The project will pump geo-thermal energy ITom the ground to provide heat for buildings and domestic hot water for residents.
City of Grand Forks ICE Fund investment $666,667 Total project value - $2,000,000 Project phase jobs - 30 On-going jobs - two The project will incorporate a heat recovery system in the municipality's reconstruction of its park lift station, extracting energy ITom raw wastewater to heat a new building housing the lift station, public restrooms, and a community stage.
Page 152 of 177 BC News Release dated April 3, 2009 Re: Clean Energy Proje... -4- Saltwork Technologies Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen ICE Fund investment $503,910 Total project value - $1,586,000 Project phase jobs - three On-going jobs - 20 Saltworks Technologies Inc. has developed a desalination technology that substantially reduces the amount of electricity needed to make brackish water potable. The technology uses solar-chemical energy for the conversion process - saving enough electricity to power 21,000 homes for a year. Within British Columbia, Saltworks expects commercial applications in water-stressed rural and remote communities located in coastal regions or areas with salty groundwater.
New Hope Society Baldy Hughes Rehabilitation Centre (southwest of Prince George) ICE Fund investment $460,635 Total project value - $1,316,100 Project phase jobs - seven On-going jobs - seven Baldy Hughes is former military base used as an addictions treatment centre. The project will heat eight of the 22 buildings on site from a centralized boiler plant fuelled by wood pellets. The heating system will allow for removal of existing propane boilers.
Pacific Regeneration Technologies Inc. (PRT) Prince George ICE Fund investment $435,600 Total project value - $1,306,800 Project phase jobs - two On-going jobs - two PRT's project will install a high-efficiency low-emission gasifier/combustor and boiler using poplar and willow feedstock, in addition to waste biomass, to produce heat for commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. The locally-grown woody feedstock is a valuable alternative source of biomass for the region.
Town of Gibsons ICE Fund investment $325,115 Total project value - $976,320 Project phase jobs - three The Town of Gibsons will design and build a municipally-operated geo-exchange district energy utility, the first of its kind in North America, to capture renewable energy from heat exchangers in the ground on municipally-owned green space. The system will pump heat from the ground to residential and commercial buildings, initially servicing 110 dwellings. In addition to the jobs and investment, the project will provide the municipality with stable, long-term revenue.
Page 153 of 177 BC News Release dated April 3, 2009 Re: Clean Energy Proje... - 5 - Powertech Labs Inc. (BC Hydro) Bella Coola ICE Fund investment $203,775 Total project value - $617,500 Project phase jobs - five On-going jobs - one This initiative deploys energy storage systems in remote British Columbia communities through a zinc bromine battery system. Zinc bromine batteries improve reliability of intermittent power sources, such as wind and solar generation. The Bella Coola project is demonstrating technologies that can reduce reliance on non-renewable power generation, particularly diesel.
Siwash Lake Ranch 100 Mile House ICE Fund investment $197,000 Total project value - $590,200 Project phase jobs - 10 On-going jobs - two The project at Siwash Lake Ranch will overhaul an existing off-grid energy system, currently burning over 14,000 litres of diesel fuel and 7,000 litres of propane per year. The ranch will be switching to a primary solar energy system to generate clean, renewable electricity. Solar thermal technologies will replace propane currently used for heating water.
Nyfound Energy Inc. Wind Farm Project Merritt ICE Fund investment $142,592 Total project value - $484,224 Project phase jobs - two The project will use wind turbines to pump water iTom an existing reservoir into a new water storage area on higher ground. Then, when the wind dies down, the water will flow from the higher to the lower reservoir through a hydro generator to create electricity.
Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Clinton, Logan Lake, Lytton ICE Fund investment $79,063 Total project value - $237,189 Project phase jobs - six On-going jobs - three TNRD is upgrading refuse transfer stations to eco-depots in the municipalities of Clinton, Logan Lake and Lytton. The project will install solar panels at three eco-depots, reducing reliance on conventional hydro and fossil fuel generators, while providing power for compacting refuse and recyclable material. -30-
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LIQUID BIOFUELS PROJECTS
Lignol Innovations Ltd. Burnaby Province of B.C. funding - $3,405,000 Total project value - $11,572,000 On-going jobs - 20 Lignol will produce cellulosic ethanol and other products from under-utilized forest resources, especially beetle-killed lodgepole pine. The project will establish process and product characteristics to produce test-market quantities of cellulosic ethanol and lignin-based products. The project includes a basic engineering design package and cost estimate for an initial major commercial bio-refinery to be built in British Columbia. By providing a demand for large quantities of beetle-killed wood and other feedstocks, the project will help support economic activity in rural RCo's forest communities.
International Composting Corporation (ICC) Nanaimo Province of B.C. funding - $2,500,000 Total project value - $7,500,000 Project phase jobs - five On-going jobs - 25 ICC plans to process 15,600 tonnes per year of organic waste (now going to a landfill site) from the Nanaimo Regional District and produce approximately 2,000,000 litres ofbiodiesel per year at the Duke Point Industrial Park.
Peace Biofuels Ltd. (PBL) Dawson Creek Province of B.C. funding - $2,000,000 Total project value - $60,000,000 Project phase jobs - 200 On-going jobs - 106 PBL proposes to construct a 40-million-litre canola biodiesel plant in Dawson Creek, producing canola oil from an extraction plant integrated with the biodiesel plant. Most of the canola will be grown in RCo's Peace region and the biodiesel plant will contribute to the area's important agriculture sector.
Page 155 of 177 BC News Release dated April 3, 2009 Re: Clean Energy Proje... -2- Pure Power Global Ltd. Quesnel Province of B.C. funding - $880,000 Total project value - $17,600,000 On-going jobs - four Pure Power Global (PPG) Ltd. will design and build a bio-refinery in Quesnel to convert 10 MT per day of woody biomass into cellulosic ethanol, lignins and xylose. The project will demonstrate the ability of an integrated bio-refinery to carry out air, soil and water remediation in a rural community and develop engineering specifications for a 250 MT per day commercial bio-refinery.
City-Farm Biofuels Ltd. Delta Province of B.C. funding - $740,000 Total project value - $2,500,000 Project phase jobs - 20 On-going jobs - 50 City-Farm Biofuel Ltd.'s project will expand the company's annual biodiesel production from five million to 10 million litres. The project will use local crop oil and cooking oil to produce biodiesel through state-of-the-art technology with a high conversion rate, no wastewater, and no environmental waste.
GoGreen Biofuels Inc. Saanich Province of B.C. funding - $200,000 Total project value - $600,000 Project phase jobs - four On-going jobs - nine The GoGreen Biofuels project proposes to build Vancouver Island's first waste vegetable oil low- carbon fuel plant at the Vancouver Island Technology Park in Saanich. The plant will produce one million litres per year oflocally-sourced biodiesel and byproducts. It will also manufacture glycerin- cellulose briquettes and/or pellets for boilers and biomass energy generation systems on Vancouver Island. The project will demonstrate a new biofuel refining technology that creates no wastewater.
Consolidated Biofuels Ltd. Delta Province of B.C. funding - $150,000 Total project value - $532,122 Project phase jobs - five On-going jobs - eight Consolidated Biofuels is building a manufacturing facility to produce 15 million litres ofbiodiesel per year by the end of2009. The company will use rendered animal fats produced in B.C. as a feedstock source.
Page 156 of 177 BC News Release dated April 3, 2009 Re: Clean Energy Proje... - 3 - Northern Extreme Bioenergy Corp Mackenzie Province of B.C. funding - $125,000 Total project value - $375,000 On-going jobs - four Located in the Fraser-Fort George Regional District, Northern Extreme Bioenergy Corporation will build a commercial processing plant to produce biodiesel, using vegetable oil from restaurants in Mackenzie and the surrounding areas within an approximate radius of 500 km. Producing 50,000 litres in the first months, the plant will ramp up to full capacity of300,000 litres as feedstock becomes available.
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Page 157 of 177 BC News Release dated April 3, 2009 Re: Clean Energy Proje... BRITISH COLUMBIA Th~ BestPlace on Earth NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport 2009lILS0031-000735 April 7, 2009 B.c. BEEFS UP SUPPORT FOR MEAT INDUSTRY
NORTH VANCOUVER - With increased support for the meat industry, the Province is better protecting British Columbians who buy meat, as well as the farmers and processors who produce it, Healthy Living and Sport Minister Mary Polak announced today.
"We're investing more to help processors [mish getting their facilities licensed and deal with waste disposal," said Polak. "We're also increasing enforcement to ensure meat going to market is safe, and consulting with farmers in remote and isolated communities to help them find solutions to provide for their local communities."
Government is providing more than $3 million in additional funding for the Meat Transition Assistance Program (M! AP). Funding for meat processors to become fully licensed or upgrade existing facilities in order to meet health and safety requirements and increase capacity now totals $11.9 million.
"I'm glad for the support ofthe province," said Robin Smith, chair of the BC Food Processors Board. "With MTAP funding, we've seen several members build up facilities that meet all the health and food safety standards and better protect customers."
"We're so isolated we need to find a solution that's tailored to our circumstances," said Lisa Daniels, a Powell River farmer who is also a member ofthe Farmers' Institute. "I support efforts that will create a unique local solution that will increase food production in our community."
To further protect public health, health authorities will increase enforcement and ticketing of illegal slaughter. Environmental health officers working in health authorities will now put more emphasis on checking that meat comes ITomlicensed facilities.
"My customers keep coming back and I know a lot of it has to do with the quality of the foods I serve," said Barbara Schellenberg, owner of Ethical Kitchen in North Vancouver, who serves meat from her family's ranch in the Interior that is processed at a provincially licensed facility. "It's important that everyone going to a B.C. restaurant or butcher shop can fully trust the food they're buying."
The Province recognizes the unique challenges faced by meat producers across the province and the need to balance a range of interests while enhancing food security. A five-part strategy will be implemented, focusing on additional funding, increased enforcement, livestock tissue disposal strategies, the phasing out of Class C facilities, and the creation of a consultation group involving meat producers ITomPowell River, Bella Coola and the Queen Charlotte Islands to discuss challenges facing small-scale producers. -more- BofD AttachPage 158- of 177 BC News Release dated April 7, 2009 Re: BC Beefs Up Suppor... \\~r?.'~/or -2-
Since the meat inspection regulation was announced in 2004, the number of licensed provincial meat processing operations has more than quadrupled.
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BACKGROUNDER 2009lILS0031-000735 Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport April 7, 2009
B.C. BEEFS UP SUPPORT FOR MEAT INDUSTRY
• The British Columbia Meat Inspection Regulation was enacted under the Food Safety Act in 2004. The regulation governs the slaughter of animals for food sales in British Columbia, and enhances British Columbia's food safety system by providing province-wide requirements for meat sold to the public. • Traceability is improved for increased safety and opportunities are created for licensed and inspected operators to access markets such as retail stores and restaurants. • Producers are able to access a range of unique and custom slaughter services across the province, including mobile abattoirs and plants certified for organic slaughter practices. • B.C. is one of the last jurisdictions in Canada to implement provincewide inspection and licensing. • The Meat Inspection Regulation has more than quadrupled the number of licensed plants in B.C. since it was introduced. There are a total of35 fully licensed and inspected plants and 36 temporary Class C licensed plants serving the B.C. meat industry and providing consumers with safe, locally produced meat. There are also 13 federally registered plants that can export outside B.C. • A number of strategies have been implemented by government to make the transition to full licensing and inspection by previously unlicensed operators successful, including: 1. Providing $11.855 million in funding assistance through the Meat Transition Assistance Program (MTAP) and creating the Meat Industry Enhancement Strategy (MIES), both administered by the BC Food Processors Association. 2. In 2007, creating a category of transitional Class C licences that enable small-scale operators to continue operating and selling at the farm gate, while they work towards full licensing. 3. In June 2008, amending the regulation to address challenges faced by very small scale producers and processors in remote and isolated regions of B.C. by allowing them to apply for a Class C licence with more ease.
• The BC Centre for Disease Control Food Protection Services administers the BC Food Safety Act and Meat Inspection Re.gulation and is the licensing agency. Under this legislation, inspection services to provincially licensed slaughter operations are managed by Food Protection Services through a contract agreement with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
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For Immediate Release Ministry of Transportation and Inrrastructure 2009~0048-000718 Government of Canada April 6, 2009 CANADA, BC ACCELERATE FUNDING FOR HWY IMPROVEMENTS
PRINCE GEORGE - An investment of over $240 million for highway improvements throughout British Columbia will create jobs, stimulate the economy and improve road safety Jay HiII, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River and Transportation and Inrrastructure Minister Kevin Falcon announced today.
"This Government is taking action to immediately to get shovels in the ground faster, stimulate the economy and create jobs for Canadians," said Minister HiII. "These highway initiatives wilI help improve the safety and efficiency of our provincial highways while helping to generate economic stimulus for British Columbia."
"The B.C. government has been working with the Government of Canada to get these doIlars flowing into communities across the province. These initiatives wiII improve travel and safety conditions and increase transportation efficiency on a number of highways across B.C.," said Minister Falcon. "They're expected to create over 1,500 direct jobs, at a time when the jobs wiII be most appreciated."
The Province identified these initiatives for funding and is contributing $148.2 million, while $5.4 million is coming rrom other partners. Up to $181 million is considered eligible for federal cost- sharing under federal infrastructure programming. The funding will aIlow for these highway improvements to proceed during the upcoming construction season.
Of the total funding over $64 million will be invested in the Prince George area. This includes $9.5 million to improve safety at the intersection of Highway 16 and Domanoffyner Boulevards. Another $40 million will be spent to realign and widen Highway 97 through the Pine Pass between Bennett Creek and Link Creek, and build two new bridges over the Pine River.
These highway initiatives are part of an overaIl, three-year $14-billion capital inrrastructure program (www.gov.bc.ca/inrrastructure) supported by the Province that will create up to 88,000 jobs and help build vital public inrrastructure in every region of B.C.
Beyond today's announcement, the Government of Canada is taking important steps to support economic growth. Canada's Economic Action Plan, announced in Budget 2009, is a balanced stimulus plan that includes massive investments in inrrastructure, tax relief and transfers. This plan will provide close to $12 billion in new inrrastructure stimulus funding over two years. This money is already at work in B.C. through federal support to the provincial Towns for Tomorrow and LocalMotion programs.
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Media Jeff Knight Barb Gale contact: Communications Manager Office of the Honourable Jay Hill Ministry of Transportation and Leader of the Government in the House of Infrastructure Commons and Member of Parliament for Prince 250356-7707 George-Peace River 250561-7922
Chris Day Infrastructure Canada Press Secretary 613 948-1148 Office of Canada's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure 613 991-0700
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BACKGROUNDER 2009TRJ\N0048-000718 Ministry of Transportation and Inrrastructure April 6, 2009 Government of Canada
mGHW AY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
The following roadway improvement projects are included in today's announcement.
Highway 1 • Paving sections of the Trans-Canada Highway between Bridal Falls and Hope. • Paving the bridge decks for the 21st Street overpass and Taylor Way eastbound overpass.
Highway 2 • Improving the intersection of Highway 2 and Tate Creek north, Tate Creek South and Blockline roads in Pouce Coupe.
Highway 3 • Building a two-kilometre passing lane on Highway 3, west ofElko. • Replacing the Loop Bridge with a new two-span structure over Michel Creek, realigning 1.8 kilometres of roadway, improving the Corbin road intersection and grade separation of the CPR crossing, east of Sparwood. • The Fort Steele Bridge and Yahk Bridge project will repave three concrete bridges near Yahk and one concrete bridge near Cranbrook.
Highway 3A • Paving Highway 3A rrom Boswell Road, north to Birch Road, north of Creston.
Highway 4 • Paving various sections ofthe Pacific Rim Highway between Port Alberni and Tofino.
Highway 5 • Adding a two-kilometre passing lane and making intersection improvements on Highway 5 at Walterdale Road, approximately 40 kilometres north of Kamloops near Barriere. • Repaving the slow lanes of Highway 5 north of Hope to Portia Bridge.
Highway 6 • Making intersection improvements at the junction of Highway 97, Highway 6 and 25th Avenue in Vernon.
Highway 7 • Four-Ianing approximately two kilometres of Highway 7 rrom Nelson Street to Wren Avenue, east of Mission, as well as replacing the Silverdale Creek Bridge, making improvements to the Nelson Street intersection.
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Highway 16 • Building a l.4-kilometre westbound climbing lane on Highway 16, at Priestly Station about 32 kilometres east of Bums Lake. • Constructing a 1.7-kilometre eastbound passing lane and improving the intersection at Sunny Slope Road, approximately 50 kilometres west of Prince George. • Improving the intersection at Highway 16 and Domano and Tyner boulevards in Prince George. • Constructing approximately two kilometres of single lane roadway to connect two eastbound passing lanes on Highway 16 between Prince George and McBride.
Highway 24 • Paving Highway 24 between Highway 97 and Lone Butte.
Highway 95A • Paving Highway 95A from Kimbrook Cresent to Kuppenbender Road in Kimberley_
Highway 97 • Realigning and four-Ianing 1.6 kilometres of Highway 97 through Cargyle Curves, south of Clinton. • Constructing a passing lane on Highway 97 near 12-Mile, approximately 26 kilometres north of Dawson Creek. • Four-Ianing approximately 3.5 kilometres of Highway 97 between 148 Mile and Likely Road, in 150 Mile House. • Constructing a southbound passing lane and making intersection improvements on Highway 97 between Prince George and Summit Lake. • Realigning and rebuilding approximately 11 kilometres of Highway 97 from Bennett Creek to Link Creek to accommodate speeds up to 90 km/hr and installing two new bridges over the Pine River, 83 kilo metres south-east ofChetwynd. • Four-Ianing approximately two kilometres of Highway 97 south of Bullock Lake Road, south of 100 Mile House. • Four-Ianing approximately 2.5 kilometres and intersection improvements at 59-Mile North on Highway 97, north of Clinton. • Paving Highway 97 from 150-Mile House to Hinsche Road. • Replacing the steel deck on the Taylor Bridge over the Peace River, south of Fort St. John.
Local Side Roads in the Peace River area • Strengthening and paving approximately 22 kilometres and seal coating another 50 kilometres of Boundary Road, south of Dawson Creek. • Strengthening and paving approximately 10 kilometres of Beryl Prairie Road near Hudson's Hope. • Paving approximately 40 kilometres of roads serving oil and gas industry traffic in the North Peace area, including Doig and Siphon Creek roads, near Fort St. John.
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Bridge Replacements
Ten short or wooden bridges will be replaced or repaired throughout the province. They include:
• Replacing the Answer Creek Bridge along Zeballos Road in Zeballos. • Replacing the Large Creek Box Bridge along Holberg Road in Port Hardy. • Replacing the Meadow Creek Bridge along Garden Bay Road in Sechelt. • Replacing the Nook Bridge along McCoy Lake Road in Port Alberni. • Replacing the Siwhe Bridge along Texas Creek Road near Lillooet. • Replacing the Carney Mill Bridge along Carney Mill Road in Salmo. • Replacing the Deserters Bridge along Earnst Road near Quesnel. • Replacing both the Oona River and the Oona River Lower bridges near Prince Rupert. • Replacing the Swan Lake Bridge along Gundy Road in Dawson Creek. • Repairing the St. Mary's Wycliffe Bridge along Wycliffe Road near Cranbrook.
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Media Jeff Knight contact: Communications Manager Ministry of Transportation and Inrrastructure 250356-7707
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Page 165 of 177 BC News Release dated April 6, 2009 Re: Canada, BC Acceler... BRITISH COLUMBIA The Best Place on Earth NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Ministry of Agriculture and Lands 2009AJLOOII-000710 April 6, 2009 MINISTRIES JOIN FORCES TO TACKLE INVASIVE PLANTS
VICTORIA - B.C.'s valuable land base will be better protected from noxious weeds and invasive plants thanks to $3.5 million in provincial funding, Agriculture and Lands Minister Ron Cantelon announced today.
"Cross-ministry management of invasive plants is significant for all regions in our province as their destructive effects are not restricted to one landscape or business sector," said Cantelon. "Ministries are joining forces to work with all RC. communities and stakeholders to effectively manage these non-native, invasive species that threaten to destroy crops, forest and recreational land."
This funding will be shared by community-based invasive plant committees, local government weed programs, and the Invasive Plant Council ofBC over the next year. These groups are involved in a variety of invasive plant management activities, including weed control, gathering and maintaining inventory and mapping information, and expanding education to stakeholders and the broader community.
"Invasive plants pose a significant threat to RC.'s resource-based industries and to the environment," said Minister of Forests and Range Pat Bell. "Agricultural and forestry production, fish and wildlife habitat, biodiversity and recreational access are all profoundly affected."
The ministries collaborating on new and innovative approaches to managing invasive plants include the: • Ministry of Agriculture and Lands. • Ministry of Forests and Range. • Ministry of Environment. • Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. • Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. • Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts.
The Province's Invasive Plant Strategy identifies approaches to reduce the economic, environmental and social impacts of invasive plants, and provides the framework and capacity for ongoing invasive plant management in RC.
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Invasive plants have the ability to severely affect the biodiversity of our natural ecosystems and to permanently alter landscapes. Invasive plants include gorse, Japanese knotweed, leafy spurge and purple loosestrife. As a leader in invasive plant management, RC. continues to implement new and innovative solutions. The RC. Corrections Invasive Plant Work Program employs seven crews of low- risk inmates trom six corrections facilities across the province to map and control priority invasive plants on sensitive Crown lands.
The Province will continue to build partnerships with stakeholders such as federal and local governments, universities, the private sector, regional weed committees, and the Invasive Plant Council ofRC., to enhance and deliver joint strategies for effective invasive plant management.
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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Premier's Technology Council 20090TP0079-000930 April 13, 2009 PREMIER'S TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL RELEASES 12TH REPORT
VICTORIA - The Premier's Technology Council has released its 12th report promoting continued development of the three pillars of a knowledge-based society. The three pillars are infrastructure for a knowledge-based society, government services in a knowledge-based society and growing a knowledge-based economy and the report notes significant progress on all three pillars.
Inrrastructure for a Knowledge-based Society Initiating the development of inrrastructure that supports our society is a key role for government. Some 92 per cent of the province now has access to a broadband connection, making B.C. one ofthe most connected jurisdictions in North America. Work on connectivity must continue, however. Beyond the eight per cent of the province that remains unconnected, many smaller communities also face the challenge oflast-mile connectivity. First Nations communities also face connectivity and capacity challenges. Government has investments planned and underway in both of these areas.
Government Services for a Knowledge-based Society As technology develops and new technology inrrastructure begins to spread, it provides governments with a whole new avenue to deliver and improve the range of services it provides. However, technology must not only provide new services and new delivery models, it must playa key role in addressing a significant demographic shift within government. The B.C. Public Service currently employs approximately 30,000 people. In its most recent corporate HR plan, the government estimates that because of the labour shortage being created by the aging population, the public service will be 30 per cent smaller by 2015. The government is taking key steps to deal with this challenge through Citizen Centric Services, Gov 2.0, e-Health and e-Learning.
Growing a Knowledge-based Economy The technology sector has grown over the past eight years. Its contribution to GDP has increased by 64 per cent, its revenues by 58 per cent and its employment by 20 per cent. This growth is in part because government support has focused on six fundamental areas. Because these fundamentals are largely unchanged by the economic crisis, B.C. and its technology sector are well positioned for recovery. The six fundamentals are: • Ensuring BC has people with the right skills. • Providing a supportive business environment with regards to taxation, regulation and capital. • Investing in research and development. • Encouraging clean energy and green technology. • Supporting the role oftechnology in the growth of emerging and traditional sectors. • Building export markets, particularly in the Asia-Pacific. B ofD -more-
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The Premier's Technology Council was established in August 2001 to advise the government on issues related to the advancement and application of technology in British Columbia. More information about the council and copies of its reports and recommendations are available on the Premier's website at www.gov.bc.calprem/ - follow the link to Premier's Technology Council.
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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Ministry of Energy , Mines and Petroleum Resources 2009EMPR0025-000856 April 9, 2009 PROVINCE RELEASES ENERGY PLAN REPORT ON PROGRESS
VANCOUVER - The Province has released an Energy Plan Report on Progress detailing the work that's been done to date in achieving the goals and targets set out in the BC Energy Plan: A Vision for Clean Energy Leadership released in 2007, said Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resourc.es Minister Blair Lekstrom.
"By setting out a clear direction for responsible energy development in our province, the BC Energy Plan has created a secure, stable energy sector that continues to thrive through these difficult economic times," said Lekstrom. "The Energy Plan Report on Progress provides a snapshot of how B.C. is working with First Nations, industry and communities to develop innovative, sustainable energy solutions for British Columbians."
The report provides updates on the 55 policy actions outlined in the BC Energy Plan, which focus on the province's key natural strengths and competitive advantages of clean and renewable sources of energy. Among the highlights:
Building the B.C. Economy • Since 2001 the oil and gas industry has experienced unprecedented growth, with record land rights sales in 2008 generating $2.66 billion in revenues for British Columbia. • The Inuastructure Royalty Credit Program has allocated over $316 million in inuastructure royalty credits to oil and gas companies, resulting in 72 new road-based projects and 53 new pipeline projects, representing new total capital investment in B.C. of over $632 million. • The $205 million Brilliant Expansion Project has moved British Columbia a step closer to electricity self-sufficiency by adding 120 megawatts - enough power to supply 50,000 homes- of clean, renewable energy to the province's power grid while creating 400 jobs at peak construction and contributing nearly $44 million to the local economy through the purchase of goods and services and another $50 million in wages. • Through the Public Sector Energy Conservation Agreement (PSECA), 74 energy efficiency retrofit projects in schools, colleges, hospitals and social housing save over 8,500 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and 21.4 gigawatt hours of electricity a year - enough to power almost 2,000 homes -while saving taxpayers $3.5 million annually. • Independent Power Projects (IPPs) provide approximately 13 per cent ofBC Hydro's domestic electricity supply, producing clean electricity uom sources such as run-of-river and biomass. At present, there are 1,000 construction workers building IPPs in rural B.C. and an additional 140 people operating completed power projects.
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Developing Clean Energy Solutions • Homeowners across the province are eligible for rebates through the LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program which invests $62 million over four years to help British Columbians reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint through upgrades to homes and businesses. • B.C.'s clean orrenewable electricity generation accounts for 90 per cent of total generation, placing the province among the top jurisdictions in the world. • Since 2008, the Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund has approved investments of over $47 million in 34 projects in communities across B.C., representing a total value of over $174 million to help develop clean and renewable energy technologies for British Columbians in areas such as solar, geothermal, tidal, wind, and bioenergy. • Phase Two ofBC Hydro's Bioenergy Call for Power, focusing on larger-scale biomass projects and innovative, community-level electricity supply solutions using biomass, was announced in March, 2009. The four successful proposals in Phase One ofthe call will generate a combined total of579 gigawatt hours of electricity annually, or enough to power more than 52,000 homes, while providing jobs and economic opportunities in rural communities.
Energy Security • BC Hydro is investing $3.6 billion in upgrades for heritage asset power plants, including existing dams like the W.A.C. Bennett Dam, transmission and distribution systems, and other facilities, to ensure these resources continue to benefit British Columbians. • The BC Hydro Public Power Legacy and Heritage Contract Act and the Transmission Corporation Act ensure the ongoing public ownership ofBC Hydro's heritage assets and the British Columbia Transmission Corporation. • The BC Hydro Standing Offer Program for clean, renewable or high-efficiency co-generation projects less than 10 megawatts - enough electricity to power 4,000 households - is helping to get more small clean, renewable power projects onto the grid and expanding B.C.'s clean energy supply. • New terms of reference will guide the British Columbia Utilities Commission in looking ahead 30 years at the long-term, province-wide electricity transmission needs of British Columbia.
The Energy Plan Report on Progress is available at www.energyplan.gov.bc.ca.
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Contact: Jake Jacobs Public Affairs Officer Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources 250 952-0628 250 213-6934 (cell)
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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Office of the Provincial Health Officer 2009HLS0033-000857 April 9, 2009 TOP HEALTH OFFICER RELEASES DRINKING WATER REPORT
VICTORIA - Provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall today acknowledged improvements made to many of the province's drinking water systems and also highlighted a number of recommendations to government and partner agencies on how to improve drinking water for British Columbians in the Progress on the Action Plan for Safe Drinking Water in British Columbia 2008 report.
"This report builds on recommendations made in the previous drinking water report in 2007," said Kendall. "Government and water suppliers have made substantial improvements in how drinking water in the province is managed. Most people in the province enjoy excellent water quality. We've made good progress; however, more work needs to be done to ensure everyone in the province has access to safe drinking water."
Over the past two years, government has made changes to legislation and regulations to clarify responsibilities, improve water testing and reporting procedures, and increase enforcement. Government has provided $54 million in funding towards upgrading or replacing aging infrastructure for this reporting period. In addition, new drinking water staff positions in health authorities have been filled and three additional labs are up and running that are actively testing drinking water.
The Progress on the Action Plan for Safe Drinking Water in British Columbia (2008) report binds all ministries to the commitments in the plan and its eight principles. The report makes 18 recommendations, some of which include: • All water suppliers need to undertake thorough assessments of their systems and develop assessment response plans; • Government should continue to improve monitoring for potential impacts of resource activities on drinking water. • Rates for drinking water should reflect the true, long-term costs of water treatment, distribution and water system operation, maintenance and monitoring
The report covers the periods from 2005/2006 and 2006/2007. In compiling the report, several other government ministries were consulted, as well as health authorities, medical health officers, public health engineers, environmental health officers, and water purveyors.
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The Provincial health officer has a general mandate, under both the Health Act and the Drinking Water Protection Act, to report on the health of British Columbians. This is the third PHO report on drinking water.
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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport 2009lILS0034-000858 April 9, 2009
NEW PROVINCIAL GUIDELINES PROMOTE CLEANER AIR QUALITY
PRINCE GEORGE - New air quality objectives that are among the most stringent in Canada will promote cleaner air quality in Prince George and communities throughout the province, announced Healthy Living and Sport Minister Mary Polak.
~~We'recommitted to supporting healthier communities," said Polak. "By setting cleaner air standards we're supporting all British Columbians to breathe healthier air and enjoy more activities outdoors."
"Air quality continues to be a significant issue for Prince George residents. It is important that we continue to set aggressive targets for fme particulate matter (P.M. 2.5), and B.C. will now have some ofthe most stringent in Canada," said Deputy Premier and MLA for Prince George-Mount Robson Shirley Bond. "We have made progress but there is more work to be done. We are committed to ongoing initiatives like these new P.M. 2.5 guidelines."
Provincial air quality objectives provides guidelines for fine particulate matter (P.M. 2.5), which refers to microscopic particles 2.5 microns or smaller in diameter, including particles from sources of wood and diesel combustion. It includes a daily target of 25 and an annual target of eight micrograms per cubic metre for all communities throughout the province and an annual airshed planning goal of six.
"Air quality is vital to respiratory health for everyone leading a healthier lifestyle, no matter where you live in the province," said Pat Bell, MLA for Prince George North. '~B.C.'s new air quality objectives will help guide and support local governments as they reduce emissions and build cleaner, healthier communities."
The daily objective of25 micrograms per cubic metre will be used to guide day to day air quality management. This includes issuing air quality advisories during periods of poor air quality, initiating open burning restrictions in accordance with the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation and mandatory emission reduction strategies as required under local municipal bylaws. The annual average is a measure used to limit longer term exposure to fme particulate matter.
This new standard will be supported by B.C.'s newly launched air quality website at \'VWW.bcairqualitv.ca,which provides hourly air quality updates and other information so that British Columbians can see their community's air quality levels in comparison to the new air quality objectives.
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"We applaud government in setting new air quality objectives that will help everyone in communities throughout B.C. breathe cleaner air," said Scott McDonald, executive director ofthe BC Lung Association. "The new provincial air quality website will become an important resource for anyone interested in their community's air quality levels."
In addition to the air quality objectives, the Province is supporting communities through the development and implementation of airshed plans that target emission reductions. Such plans are already in place in Prince George, Quesnel, Williams Lake, the Sea-to-Sky corridor and other areas of the province. Air Action Plan initiatives including an anti-idling campaign and the provincial woodstove exchange program directly contribute to reductions in local emissions.
B.C. has developed its guidelines over the past three years through a review ofthe science and regulatory approaches of other jurisdictions, and through consultations with stakeholders and the general public. The new objectives are competitive with criteria used in other jurisdictions in Canada, including Metro Vancouver and Newfoundland, along with countries Australia and New Zealand.
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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Ministry of Community Development 2009CDO 175-000897 April 9, 2009 PROVINCE SUPPORTS COMMUNITIES IN FIGHT AGAINST BEETLE
KAMLOOPS - The Province is providing the Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition (SIBAC) with $800,000 to continue work on a strategy to meet the challenges posed by the mountain pine beetle epidemic, announced Kevin Krueger, Minister of Community Development.
"The Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition has made significant progress in assessing the potential impact of mountain pine beetle on communities, First Nations and industries across the region," said Krueger. "This funding will provide support to finish that assessment as well as supporting projects that will contribute to the mitigation of the infestation."
SIBAC will use the $800,000 in funding to: • To complete the balance of the background research and analysis required for their report. • To hold community consultations on the draft report in five southern interior communities before finalizing and submitting the report to government. • To hold three workshops - in Kamloops, Christina Lake, and Cranbrook - focused on rural development and leadership. • To provide financial support to a number of pilot projects, in partnership with other organizations, that will help develop, implement and test possible pine beetle mitigation activities.
SIBAC includes representatives from nine regional districts, six First Nation Tribal Councils and the Central Interior First Nations CFDC.
"This funding will allow us to finalize our report and bring the information back to Southern Interior communities. This report will give us a good understanding of the impact of the epidemic and assist communities to take action to diversify their economies," said David Laird, chair ofthe SIBAC. "We really appreciate the support of the provincial and federal governments throughout this process."
In 2007, SIBAC received $850,000 to commence work on the assessment report including conducting a forestry sector and socio-economic analysis for the region. SIBAC recently provided the Province with a progress report on their analysis to date, as well as an outline and time frame for completion oftheir Southern Interior pine beetle mitigation plan report.
Many parts ofthe Southern Interior are on the leading edge of the infestation. Roughly 960,000 hectares of the SIBAC coverage area were in various stages of pine beetle attack in 2006.
SIBAC is the third beetle action coalition to receive provincial and federal funding. The Province and federal government have also committed funding to the Cariboo-Chilcotin and Omineca regions for community transitions and pine beetle recovery strategies.
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Encouraging immediate and long-term economic sustainability for communities is part of the provincial Mountain Pine Beetle Action Plan. For more information on the Mountain Pine Beetle Response, visit V\'ww.cd.gov.bc.caJpine beetle epidemic response/index.htm.
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