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CITY OF POWELL RIVER
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2017 (3:30 PM)
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
AGENDA
1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2.1 Minutes of Regular Committee of the Whole meeting 3 - 8 held October 17, 2017.
3. DELEGATIONS
3.1 Jeremy Dunn, Executive Director of the BC Salmon 9 - 40 Farmers Association regarding an update on the Salmon Aquaculture Industry including an Overview of the Association's Sustainability Progress Report and the Results of its Economic Impact Study.
3.2 Michael Matthews, President and Mike Robinson,Treasurer of Pacific Region International Summer Music Academy, PRISMA, update regarding the organization's activities.
4. CORRESPONDENCE
4.1 Letter from Chair Rod Wiebe, Powell River Public 41 Library, regarding dedication of a space in honour of Dr. Geraldine Braak
5. REPORTS
5.1 Report dated October 31, 2017 from the Director of 42 - 68 Planning regarding a Request to Consider Voluntary Compliance of Existing Right of Way in Contravention to Agricultural Land Commission Act and Procedural Regulations.
5.2 Community Engagement Reports - Councillors
5.3 Youth Council Report - Councillor Leishman
5.4 Action List dated October 31, 2017 69 - 77
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 November 14, 2017 Committee of the Whole Meeting - Change to Location and Time.
Recommendation: That the November 14, 2017 Committee of the Whole Meeting be changed to a 2:15 pm start time, in the Max Cameron Theatre at Brooks Secondary School.
8. QUESTIONS
9. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF POWELL RIVER
Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held in the Council Chambers, City Hall on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 3:35 PM.
PRESENT: Councillor R.G.W. Brewer (by telephone) Councillor M.J. Hathaway Councillor C.A. Leishman Councillor J.G. Palm Councillor R.R.D. Southcott
ALSO PRESENT: Mac Fraser, Chief Administrative Officer Chris Jackson, City Clerk/Recording Secretary Tor Birtig, Director of Infrastructure Services Ray Boogaards, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture Kathleen Day, Chief Financial Officer Thomas Knight, Director of Planning Services Jason Gow, Senior Planner Rocky Swanson, Deputy Director of Fire and Emergency Services Members of the Public Media Representatives
ABSENT WITH LEAVE: Mayor D.J. Formosa Councillor K.G. Skadsheim
1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Additions: 7.1 Fireworks Bylaw - Councillor Leishman 7.2 New Seismic Concrete Technology for Upgrading Civic Buildings - Councillor Leishman
Moved and seconded that the agenda for the October 17, 2017 Committee of the Whole meeting be adopted, as amended. CARRIED
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2.1 Minutes of Regular Committee of the Whole meeting held October 3, 2017
Moved and seconded that the minutes of the regular Committee of the Whole meeting held October 3, 2017 be adopted. CARRIED
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3. DELEGATIONS Naomi Brunemeyer, Director, Regional Development for BC Housing to advise Council of New Affordable Housing Funding Options from BC Housing
By unanimous consent, staff was directed to prepare a recommended motion for the October 19 Council meeting, such that Council will submit an Expression of Interest to the New Affordable Housing Funding Options Program to BC Housing by the October 27 deadline.
4. CORRESPONDENCE
5. REPORTS 5.1 Report dated October 17, 2017, from the Director of Infrastructure regarding Former Barge Facility Building Removal Tender Award By unanimous consent, the report dated October 17, 2017, from the Director of Infrastructure regarding Former Barge Facility Building Removal Tender Award was referred to the November 2 Council meeting.
5.2 Report dated October 17, 2017, from the Director of Infrastructure regarding First Aid Room
By unanimous consent, the report dated October 17, 2017, from the Director of Infrastructure regarding First Aid Room was referred to the October 19 Council meeting.
5.3 Report dated October 17, 2017, from the Director of Infrastructure regarding Airport Landfill Funding
By unanimous consent, the report dated October 17, 2017, from the Director of Infrastructure regarding Airport Landfill Funding was referred to the October 19 Council meeting.
5.4 Report dated October 17, 2017 from the Director of Planning Services regarding Development Variance Permit 206 - 5551 Park Avenue
Moved and seconded that staff be directed to give notice in accordance with Section 499 of the Local Government Act of Council’s intention to consider issuance of Development Variance Permit 206 to vary Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006, by relaxing the minimum width requirement of the R2 Zone from 20 meters to 14.5 meters for the property located at 5551 Park Avenue and legally described as Lot B Block D District Lot 5305 New Westminster District Plan 7040 to facilitate a two-lot subdivision of the property. CARRIED
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5.5 Community Engagement Reports – Councillors
Councillor Hathaway reported on her attendance at a number of recent meetings: Regional District Solid Waste Management Meeting held October 4, and commended the Let’s Talk Trash Team for their efforts; Picnic table dedication at Mowat Bay in recognition of Jenna Kendrick’s community contributions; Ministry of Transportation quarterly meeting held October 10, noting the Hwy101 realignment study is now completed with the recommendation that it remain as is; Bear Smart Communities meeting October 12; Emergency Planning Committee meeting with BC Ferries speaking on evacuation procedures and the development thereof; Wildwood Ratepayers meeting, recognizing Tor Birtig, Director of Infrastructure who gave a well received presentation on the Liquid Waste Management Plan; Local Bar regarding the limited court time available in Powell River with the intent to advocate for additional time; and Affordable Housing Working Group meeting with guest speaker Naomi Brunemeyer, Director, Regional Development for BC Housing.
Councillor Leishman reported on her attendance at a number of recent meetings: The Story of The Patricia Theatre event on October 5; Ministry of Transportation quarterly meeting held October 10, noting discussion for Bike and Pedestrian lanes from Alberni St to Townsite was discussed with possible funding sources through grants; and Regional District Solid Waste Management Meetings held at the Recreation Complex, Lund, and Tla’amin Nation, also recognizing the efforts of Regional District staff and the Let’s Talk Trash Team.
Councillor Palm reported on his attendance at the Regional District Solid Waste Management Meeting held October 4, and acknowledge the excellent efforts of Regional District staff and the Let’s Talk Trash Team.
Councillor Brewer reported on: Ministry of Transportation quarterly meeting held October 10, noting that road safety concerns throughout the City and the Region are discussed and encourages people to reach out to Council and MOT staff, who in turn can follow up; further he is working with a Councillor from Gibson’s regarding MOT “Local Area Specifications” for Hwy 101; and, Working with lower mainland groups regarding ride sharing and integration with BC Transit.
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Councillor Southcott reported on: Bear Smart Communities meeting October 12, considered possible phase-in of bear-proof organics collection bins; Library Board Meeting noting that library attendance is up 35% from last year at this time, and circulations are up 38%; Attending, on behalf of the Mayor, the Italian Community Club 80th Anniversary; Emergency Planning Committee meeting with BC Ferries noting the challenge of not just evacuation but of possibly receiving evacuees from other areas; and, The possibility of a new Townsite Ratepayers Association being created.
5.6 Youth Council Report - Councillor Leishman
Councillor Leishman commented that meetings and discussions have occurred with recommendations to come forward at a later date.
5.7 Action List
The City Clerk provided an overview of the list, with the following items being discussed: #11. Municipal Response to Truth and Reconciliation Report: the Chief Administrative Officer commented that he will be attending upcoming reconciliation sessions in November, which will assist informing the report
Councillor Southcott provided an update on the Hɛhɛwšɩn Canoe Carving project stating that the large canoe is progressing quickly and the smaller canoe with start shortly. As things progress a date will be firmed up, but November 25 is likely to be the unveiling ceremony date.
#22 Garbage Truck Replacement Purchases: the Director of Infrastructure commented that the trucks started on routes this week along with the organics trial, which includes approximately 400 households.
#24 Solar Energy Production Feasibility: the Director of Infrastructure commented that a draft of the study is now complete;
By unanimous consent, staff is directed to forward the Draft Solar Energy Production Feasibility study to the Sustainability Committee for review and comment to Council.
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Invasive Plant Management Plan: By unanimous consent, the Invasive Plant Management Plan project is removed from the 2019 and Beyond work plan, and added to the 2018 work plan as a priority item.
Tree Protection Bylaw Review: this item was discussed in relation to several other projects from the previous couple of years. It was pointed out that the recent Tree Protection Bylaw Amendment was narrow in scope and the larger review remains outstanding.
By unanimous consent, the Action List is updated such that the Tree Protection Bylaw Review be added to as a priority item to the 2018 work plan, and that the scope include: maximum height of trees and protection of viewscapes; addresses concerns raised by delegate Trish Barnsley at the Jun 13 COTW meeting; and that amendments to the bylaw be more equitable, flexible and in keeping with other jurisdictions that regulate tree cutting.
Councillor Hathaway commented that the Action List should include all department projects and tasks so that items are tracked in one location. For example, the Inn at Westview should be included on the list.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Member Appointment to the Regional Public Transportation Service Exploration
By unanimous consent, the Committee of the Whole recommends that Council appoint Councillor Brewer as the City representative to the Regional Public Transportation Service Exploration Working Group
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 Fireworks Bylaw - Councillor Leishman
Councillor Leishman stated that with Halloween approaching it is important to keep in mind that the Fireworks Bylaw only allows the sale of fireworks from October 24 to 31, and that fireworks are only permitted to be exploded or ‘set off’ between 4:00 pm and 11:00 pm on October 31.
7.2 New Seismic Concrete Technology for Upgrading Civic Buildings - Councillor Leishman
Councillor Leishman stated that there is new technology from UBC where a spray on concrete substance has been developed to stabilize concrete during seismic events, and suggests that, should it be proven effective staff consider this technology as an option for Civic buildings such as the Fire Hall and Recreation Complex.
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8. MOTION TO GO IN CAMERA
Moved and seconded that following adjournment of this regular meeting, Council move in camera to discuss a land matter, and that the meeting be closed to the public on the grounds that the subject matters to be considered relate to matters covered by the Community Charter under Sections:
90(1) (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; 90(1) (n) the consideration of whether a council meeting should be closed under a provision of this subsection or subsection (2); CARRIED
9. QUESTIONS 9.1 Prior to adjournment, the Chair received questions from the media and public regarding the recent Emergency Planning Committee and BCFerries presentation regarding evacuations, and the consideration of personal boats as possible solutions.
10. ADJOURNMENT
10.1 Moved and seconded that the meeting adjourn at 5:15 p.m. CARRIED
The next regular meeting of Committee of the Whole will be at 3:30 pm on October 31, 2017.
Page 8 of 77 sustainability progress report
Salmon Aquaculture in B.C. 2017 Page 9 of 77 About the BC Salmon Farmers Association...... 3 Accountability Through Certifications...... 4 Third Party Certifications and Recommendations...... 5 Transparency, Research and Collaborations...... 6 Research Programs...... 6 Marine Environmental Research Program ...... 6 Workshops...... 6 Pillars of Sustainability...... 7 Environmental Understanding...... 8 Ocean Monitoring...... 8 Environmental Sustainability...... 8 Wildlife and Environmental Interactions...... 10 Benthic Monitoring...... 10 Understanding Wild Pacific Salmon Populations...... 11 Managing Incidental Catch...... 12 Marine Mammal Interactions...... 13 Understanding and Managing Sea Lice on Farm-Raised and Wild Fish...... 14 Escapes of Farm-Raised Salmon...... 16 Fish Health Management...... 17 Biosecurity...... 17 Vaccines...... 17 Antibiotics...... 18 Feeding Our Fish...... 20 Marine Ingredient Inclusion Rates...... 20 Feed Conversion Ratio...... 20 Traceability and Quality Assurance...... 23 Economic Sustainability...... 24 Contributions to the Economy...... 24 Coastal Employment and Training...... 24 B.C. Farm-Raised Salmon Exports...... 25 Social Sustainability...... 26 First Nations Partnerships...... 26 Community Engagement...... 27 References...... 29 Our Membership...... 31
Page 10 of 77 About the BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA)
Values As an Association, we value transparency, SALMON FARMING IN B.C. integrity and being proactive in our dealings with our members, the public and other stakeholders in the marine environment. Klemtu Vision there are Our farmers set world-class standards for responsible fish farming, enabling 109 Salmon Farm SITES British Columbia to be a major supplier in B.C., with 60-70 Active farms of healthy seafood. at any given time
Commitment Active Farms As an Association, we are committed to open communication and transparency in reporting on industry sustainability. Port Hardy Port McNeill
Our Industry Campbell River Powell River • Members of the BCSFA harvested 78,000 mT of salmon in 2016 – about
3% of global production of over Nanaimo Vancouver Port Alberni 2-million mT. Tofino
• B.C. is the fourth largest global producer of farm-raised salmon and accounts for about 60% of Canada’s annual harvest. On average, 70% of all BCSFA 2017 Sustainability Report Committee salmon sold in B.C. are farm-raised. Creative Salmon: Barb Cannon and Lisa Stewart • Salmon farming in B.C. generates Cermaq Canada: Tom Foulds, Richard Finch, Dr. Barry Milligan over 6,600 jobs and over $1.5 billion EWOS-Cargill: Paula Galloway towards the provincial economy. Grieg Seafood BC Ltd.: Dr. Patrick Whittaker and Tim Hewison • 78% of the salmon raised in B.C. is Marine Harvest Canada: Sharon DeDominicis, Katherine Dolmage, Dr. Diane Morrison done so in partnership with First Skretting North America: Gavin Shaw Nations. B.C. salmon farmers have 20 social and economic partnerships External Reviewers with coastal First Nations, and are Vancouver Island University: Dr. Don Noakes, Dean, Science working towards many more. and Technology University of British Columbia: Dr. Tony Farrell, Canadian Research Chair (Tier 1) in Fish Physiology, Culture and Conservation
Page 11 of 773 Accountability Through Certification
COMMITMENT Certification Spotlight To meet the requirements of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council world’s top independent, audited, third-party certification systems – B.C.’s Atlantic salmon farmers Stewardship Council is an including certifying all Atlantic salmon are members of the Global independent, international non- farms to the Aquaculture Stewardship Salmon Initiative, and have profit organization that manages committed to be 100% certified the world’s leading certification Council standard by 2020. to the Aquaculture Stewardship and labelling programme for Certification salmon standard by responsible aquaculture. The ASC’s 2020. Currently, over 30% of B.C.’s mission is to transform aquaculture active production is certified to towards sustainability and social this standard. responsibility using an efficient The ASC, the aquaculture market mechanism, which creates counter-part to the Marine value across the chain (ASC, 2016).
4 • BCSFA Sustainability Report 2017 Page 12 of 77 Third Party Certifications and Recommendations
Certifications developed by independent bodies let others know that products and services meet comprehensive food safety, environmental and social standards. Most of the certifications held by B.C. salmon farmers include stringent third-party audits and public disclosure of audit findings.
Atlantic Salmon • Occupational Safety Standard Sablefish of Excellence CERMAQ CANADA GOLDEN EAGLE SABLEFISH • Aquarium of the Pacific’s ‘Seafood • Global Aquaculture Alliance • Ocean Wise Recommendation for the Future’ responsible – Four-Star Best Aquaculture sourcing programme Practices Aquafeeds • 2017: Monterey Bay Aquarium • Aquaculture Stewardship Council CARGILL AQUA NUTRITION Seafood Watch Program - Good (10 farms certified) CANADA/EWOS FEEDS Alternative (Yellow listing) • Aboriginal Principles for • Global Aquaculture Alliance – Sustainable Aquaculture Chinook Salmon Best Aquaculture Practices • Occupational Safety Standard CREATIVE SALMON • GLOBALG.A.P. • of Excellence (OSSE) • Canadian Organic Aquaculture ISO 9001 • ISO 9001, ISO 22000, OHSAS Standard CAN/CGSB – 32.312 • Canadian Organic Aquaculture 18001, ISO 14001 Standard CAN/CGSB – 32.312 Coho Salmon • 2017: Monterey Bay Aquarium • HACCP Feed Assure GOLDEN EAGLE AQUACULTURE Seafood Watch Program - Good • Occupational Safety Standard Alternative (Yellow listing) • Ocean Wise Recommendation of Excellence GRIEG SEAFOOD B.C. Steelhead Salmon SKRETTING • Global Aquaculture Alliance – Four LOIS LAKE • Global Aquaculture Alliance – Star Best Aquaculture Practices Best Aquaculture Practices • • Ocean Wise Recommendation Aquarium of the Pacific’s ‘Seafood • GLOBALG.A.P. for the Future’ responsible • sourcing programme Canadian Organic Aquaculture Standard CAN/CGSB-32.312. • Occupational Safety and Standard • of Excellence (OSSE) (pursuing) ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 • 2017: Monterey Bay Aquarium • Seafood Watch Program - Good Aquarium of the Pacific’s ‘Seafood Alternative (Yellow listing) for the Future’ responsible sourcing programme MARINE HARVEST CANADA • Occupational Safety Standard • Global Aquaculture Alliance of Excellence – Four-Star Best Aquaculture TAPLOW FEEDS Practices • • Aquaculture Stewardship Council Canadian Organic Aquaculture (12 farms certified; 4 farms under Standard CAN/CGSB – 32.312 assessment)
Page 13 of 775 Transparency, Research and Collaboration
Open communication is key to sustainable operations. British Columbia salmon farmers have Who we collaborate with worked to be transparent and University r A land ouve qua r Is collaborative through a number U nc ri uve on Foundation n Va um Vanco Salm iv ific of channels. These are linked e Pac rs k ia anada it wor b ns C to the measures described y et lum ea of Oc ng N Co Oc en P ean Tracki sh d . throughout this document. C tre fo rin riti an d t r C ce of B es lt c oa Edw versity ri es a sta ard Island Uni she ic P l H Fi rv a Research Programs e ria e e alt cto S es S h Univ of Vi h nc ersity rc cie ea h S All B.C. salmon farming companies N Res alt o Kintama He rt atic have their own research programs h I r Aqu sla ntre fo to investigate environmental nd College BC Ce interactions, fish health, and to improve production efficiencies.
Marine Environmental 1. Salmon health Research Program 2. Wild salmon migration routes In 2016, the BCSFA Salmon farmers in B.C. have 3. Environmental dynamics partnered in leading responded to a growing need for 3 4. Improving fish health data more research on wild species and research workshops, accessibility environmental dynamics. In 2014, the BCSFA developed the Marine The BCSFA Science Advisory which hosted over 172 Environmental Research Program Council, an independent body, participants, and (MERP) – committing $1.5 million provides oversight on the use to fund collaborative research of funds. Membership spans 24 presentations. projects through a competitive academia, conservation process, between 2015 and 2020. organizations, government and Thank you to Fisheries Research addresses one or more industry to ensure an inclusive, and Oceans Canada’s of four key priority areas: collaborative effort. Aquaculture Collaborative Workshops Research and Development The BCSFA hosts research As of 2017, funds from the Program for supporting workshops on a regular basis to Marine Environmental Research engage independent, government Program have been granted these initiatives. and industry scientists and fish to 9 projects at a value of health professionals on topics of shared interest. almost $600,000.
• An annual workshop • New and ongoing event that brings together research is shared research organizations with participants and working on projects aligned research priorities are with MERP priorities. reviewed.
6 • BCSFA Sustainability Report 2017 Page 14 of 77 Pillars of Sustainability 1) Environmental Sustainability
Sustainable: “Meeting the needs of the present without Demonstrating compromising the ability of future generations to meet their responsible stewardship own needs” (WCED, 1987) of the environment, its wild species and our fish. 2) Economic This report focuses on three key pillars of sustainability, with a particular Sustainability focus this year on detailing how salmon farmers are advancing their commitments through innovations and investments. Making a positive contribution to our economy – locally, regionally, and nationally. 3) Social Sustainability Fuelling community development and involvement, social responsibility, and transparency.
Page 15 of 777 Environmental Understanding
Ocean Monitoring 2016 At a Glance (see graphs page 9) Our climate is changing. Between 2014 and 2016, an unusually warm • On average, 2016 temperatures values in the late winter / early mass of water – known as “the were higher than usual at spring months can be associated blob” – was situated off the west the beginning of the year. For with snowpack melt. example, Broughton Archipelago coast of North America (OWSC, • In Clayoquot Sound, higher than samples were 1.3 – 2.4 C above 2016). Warmer water temperatures ° average salinities were evident average from January to May. affect marine ecosystems, species in July, August and September distribution, and the spread of • Salinity values at all facilities and lower than average salinities invasive species such as harmful in 2016 fell within the range of were noted in February, March, algae, as well as the prevalence of expected variability for most November (15.2) and December. viruses, bacteria and other microbes months. Lower than average (ISAC, 2016). Conditions in the marine environment have an immense influence upon the health of farmed fish, and are therefore carefully monitored by all B.C. salmon farmers. Daily measurements on salmon farms include temperature, dissolved oxygen, salinity, and prevalence of harmful algae and phytoplankton.
Environmental Sustainability Demonstrating responsible stewardship of the environment, its wild species and our fish.
COMMITMENT
To be transparent in our operations Pollution, disease, changing ocean environmental conservation and and share relevant data on key conditions and environmental economic sustainability. British environmental indicators such as sea hazards threaten the health and Columbia salmon farmers make lice management, marine mammal safety of farm-raised and wild continual progress to environmental interactions, fish health issues, salmon. Therefore, salmon farmers sustainability. medicine and therapeutant use, and work to ensure that their impact is impact on the benthic environment. minimal, in the interest of both
8 • BCSFA Sustainability Report 2017 Page 16 of 77 Water Temperatures & Salinity in Coastal B.C. Regions Water temperature (°C) and salinity (practical salinity unit) collected by B.C. salmon farmers since 2005 have been compiled from one site in each of the four coastal regions. The monthly average (colour broken line) is an indication of what conditions have been like over approximately the past decade at each site (e.g. a short-term baseline). Error bars (colour vertical lines) are the amount of variability in the data for a given month. The red dots represent an average value for each month in 2016. Measurements at all sites except Clayoquot Sound are from 5m depth; Clayoquot Sound measurements are taken at 6m depth.
Clayoquot Sound - Dawley Pass
Avg 2005-2015 2016 Avg 2005-2015 2016 17
34 15 32
° C) 13 30
28 11 26 Salinity 9 24
Temperature ( Temperature 22 7 20
5 18 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Klemtu - Kid Bay/Goat Pass
Avg 2005-2015 2016 Avg 2005-2015 2016
17 34 32 15 ° C) 30 13 28 11 26 Salinity 24 9
Temperature ( Temperature 22 7 20 5 18 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Broughton Archipelago - Burdwood
Avg 2005-2015 2016 Avg 2005-2015 2016
17 34 15 32 ° C) 13 30 28 11 26 Salinity 9 24
Temperature ( Temperature 22 7 20 5 18 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Sechelt Inlet - Salten
Avg 2005-2015 2016 Avg 2005-2015 2016
17 34 15 32
13 30 28 11 26 Salinity 9 24
Temperature ( ° C) Temperature 22 7 20 5 18 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Page 17 of 779 Wildlife & Environmental Interactions Research Highlight Benthic Monitoring allowed when benthic readings are Structure and Function of the within an acceptable range. DFO staff Similar to land-based agriculture, Salmon Farm “Reef” when necessary, salmon farm sites regularly audit industry sampling. For allow for fallowing after harvest more information see DFO’s Public Collaborating Organizations: Reporting on Benthic Monitoring so that the the ocean bottom and North Island College Centre for surrounding environment can Website (DFOa, 2017). Applied Research, Technology recover from organic impacts. The and Innovation (CARTI), aquaculture industry is required by In 2016 – of all Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) 84% University of Victoria, Fisheries to conduct benthic monitoring at the sampled farms were below and Oceans Canada Demersal farms that grow more than 2.5 tonnes of fish annually. Monitoring is done the allowable re-stocking and Benthic Services Branch at peak production. This ensures that threshold for benthic Duration: 2016 - 2018 the impacts of organic waste (mainly fish feces) are restricted in extent monitoring, at peak biomass. Fish farms create unique and intensity. Restocking is only habitats for marine sea life. This project seeks to explore how the aquatic environment around salmon farms is used as a new habitat for marine plant and animal life, at different stages of the farm’s production cycle.
10 • BCSFA Sustainability Report 2017 Page 18 of 77 New innovations are being put in place to manage net cleaning. For Badinotti Net Services Canada Ltd. the Bravo II vessel, a new on-site net washing vessel worth $2.5 million, is the answer.
Understanding Wild Pacific Salmon Populations Environmental COMMITMENT An understanding of the dynamics Innovations between farm-raised salmon, wild salmon and the ocean environment Net Cleaning To invest in collaborative research is fundamental to conducting The vast majority of salmon to better understand wild Pacific sustainable finfish aquaculture in B.C. farms have eliminated the use of salmon, and contribute as much Research is conducted in partnership copper-based anti-foulants and with government, academic and relevant information to science those remaining are committed to independent research institutions to as possible. becoming copper-free. . expand knowledge in these areas. (see above)
Research Highlight
Acoustic Tags and Analyses: Use of Marine Survival Project (SSMSP) The overall objectives of this project acoustic tagging methods to study coordinated by the Pacific Salmon include: juvenile salmon within the Strait of Foundation. This project is based • Evaluating the behaviour Georgia and Johnstone Strait. on cutting-edge acoustic tagging (migration rates and patterns) Collaborating Organizations: technology, involving implanting and survival of individual juvenile Pacific Salmon Foundation, wild juvenile salmon (with a focus on salmon (Sockeye, Steelhead, and University of British Columbia, sockeye) with acoustic transmitter Chinook) in the Strait of Georgia, Kintama Research Services, Canada’s tags, and deploying arrays of the Discovery Islands, and Ocean Tracking Network, and receivers that pick up signals from Johnstone Strait. Fisheries and Oceans Canada. tagged fish as they swim by. This • Directly assessing the migration technology allows researchers to rate and route of Fraser River Duration: 2015 - 2019 track individual juveniles along their sockeye salmon (Chilko Lake), BCSFA has joined in providing migration from freshwater out to to investigate exposure of the supplemental funding to support the open ocean, and gain insight into tagged fish to farm sites within this work, part of the Salish Sea their behaviours along the way. the Discovery Island region.
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Incidental Catch on 50 B.C. Salmon Farms by Species 45 (adapted from GoC, 2017b) 40
35
30 Other 25 Pacific Salmon species
# of fish (1000’s) 20 Pacific Cod 15 Rockfish species 10 Perch species
Pacific Herring 5 0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Managing Incidental Catch considered incidental catch, similar and the estimated 43.5 million fish Wild marine fish species often move to bycatch of non-target species exceeds the incidental catch by in and out of salmon farm netting in commercial fisheries. almost 1000-times. and where possible are removed For salmon farmers in B.C., incidental during stock handling. Most of them catch data is collected and reported Pacific herring caught are released alive from net pens to DFO on species type and number. during harvests. Any mortalities As depicted in the above graph, the incidentally by salmon of wild fish during the handling species that dominates incidental farms in 2016 amounted of farm stock and harvests are catch is Pacific herring (GoC, 2017b). It is important to note to an estimated 0.1% that the roughly 4-fold of the total commercial Estimated Pacific Herring increase in Pacific herring incidental catch on catch for the same year. B.C. Commercial Catch salmon farms over the (adapted from DFO, 2016; NOAA, 2017) past 5 years corresponds B.C. salmon farmers are committed almost exactly with to innovations that address better 50 the 4-fold increase in management of incidental catch, 45 commercial herring catch including harvest technologies that over the same time frame, 40 help to ensure these fish are handled as reported by DFO Stock carefully and released alive to the 35 Assessments for Pacific extent possible. For many salmon 30 Herring (DFO, 2016; See farming companies, seine nets used . 25 graph inset left) during harvests of farm-raised 20 There has been an salmon are of a much larger mesh increase in the number size than that of containment netting. 15 of herring in the region. This means that smaller wild fish are 10 The almost 24,000 tonnes not removed during the harvest, and estimated # of fish (millions) 5 of herring commercially can be released from the net pen harvested in 2016 (89% once the harvest is complete. Many 0 of from the Strait of companies also use bar grader tables
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Georgia), was the largest on harvest vessels to allow for the catch in the past 5 years removal of smaller wild species.
12 • BCSFA Sustainability Report 2017 Page 20 of 77 Marine Mammal Interactions COMMITMENT TAKING ACTION In 2016, three humpback whales Implementing best practices and the became entangled in salmon latest equipment to minimize fatal farming equipment, in three interactions with marine mammals. separate incidents. Two of these entanglements resulted in There are many species of marine mortalities. mammals in the coastal waters • Whale researchers suggest of B.C.: 23 species of cetaceans that the increased frequency in which include whales, dolphins entanglements is likely due to the and porpoises and five species of growth of humpback populations on the B.C. coast. Also, humpbacks pinnipeds which include seals and do not use echolocation like sea lions. toothed whales, and this may
As marine mammals are common contribute to greater instances in B.C. waters, including around An investment in high-density of entanglements. fish farms, salmon farmers have polyethylene nets (predator nets) is • Salmon farmers have prioritized implemented procedures to protect one example by companies to reduce working on ways to prevent these them and mitigate against predation interactions. The nets are specifically interactions in the future. of farm-raised salmon. Companies designed to provide a second barrier • In the fall of 2016, a workshop work together with marine mammal between marine mammals and was held to discuss industry best experts from DFO, the Vancouver farm-raised salmon and are proving practices. Steps were taken to Aquarium and the University of very effective. Further, companies eliminate loose lines on sites, and other potential impediments, and British Columbia to learn about new are working to develop a reporting increase routine inspections. research and develop best practices system to notify adjacent farms to protect cetaceans, pinnipeds and of whales in the area and provide • Salmon farmers are also taking farm-raised salmon. The number of sighting information to the B.C. steps to become more active in tracking whale observations lethal interactions has considerably Cetacean Sightings Network with near farms. decreased over time. the Vancouver Aquarium. Marine mammal mortalities ON SALMON FARMS (2011-2016)
300
250
200 Harbour Seal 150 California Sea Lion 100
Steller Sea Lion 50
0 Humpback Whale 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Marine mammal mortalities have remained low on B.C. salmon farms, despite growth in seal and sea lion populations, indicating that methods and infrastructure in place to reduce interactions are extremely effective. (DFO, 2017d).
Page 21 of 7713 Understanding and Managing of sea lice. Coastal conditions of • Fisheries and Oceans Canada Sea Lice on Farm-Raised warmer, saltier waters make ideal requires that sea lice management and Wild Fish habitat for sea lice to thrive. action be initiated (harvest or treatment) when motile counts • COMMITMENT Minimizing sea lice on farm- are over 3. raised salmon helps to reduce the • To implement an integrated pest numbers of sea lice wild salmon Management strategies have ensured that when trigger levels management approach for sea are exposed to as they migrate through an area. are crossed, average sea lice lice mitigation, reducing the use of numbers quickly decline. chemical-based therapeutants. • Sea lice abundance on farm-raised • Atlantic salmon farming fish follow clear annual patterns, companies regularly post updates • generally increasing in the fall, in Sea lice occur naturally in the on sea lice counts on their association with returning wild marine environment around the websites and share information salmon, and decreasing into the world. Juvenile salmon (both wild on treatment measures taken. and farm-raised) arrive at sea free summer months (See graph below).
Management March-June Response Out Migration January 2006 to December 2016 Threshold
Average number of salmon louse (L.salmonis) life stages (motiles and females) counted per B.C. farm-raised Atlantic salmon compared with the regulatory threshold for management response (3 motiles per fish). (DFO, 2017d).
Key Motiles: All free-moving life stages of Lepeophtheirus Management Response Threshold: Fisheries and salmonis (salmon louse), including females. Oceans Canada requires that sea lice management Females: All adult female lice, with/without egg strings, action be initiated (harvest or treatment) when motile of Lepeophtheirus salmonis. counts are over 3. (DFO, 2017d).
14 • BCSFA Sustainability Report 2017 Page 22 of 77 British Columbia salmon farmers are effort, and is being integrated as committed to taking an integrated these new technologies become Environmental approach to the management of commercialized. Innovations sea lice. They employ a number of Wild fish are natural carriers of techniques, including decreasing sea lice. B.C. salmon farmers are Sea Lice Treatments the number of fish on farms proactive and interested in through harvest, avoiding entry of Farmers are investing in knowing the status of sea lice fish into sea farm sites during the innovative and eco-friendly conditions on wild salmon in areas out-migration period for juvenile treatments for sea lice, such where they farm. Evaluating lice wild salmon, and the effective and as freshwater baths. levels on wild salmonids in operating prudent use of the therapeutants areas allows salmon farmers to SLICE© and Paramove 50©. review lice management policies Above, Marine Harvest Canada Research on alternative, non- and ensure farms are not having has invested in a $35 million medicinal treatment methods is a significant effect on lice loads wellboat for this purpose. being driven by a global industry on wild fish.
Research Highlight
Investigations into implementing Duration: 2017 –2018 the use of kelp perch and pile perch as sea lice cleaner fish for This project is exploring the perch are effective in picking sea farmed Atlantic salmon in B.C. effectiveness of a local B.C. fish lice from salmon – a proven non- medicinal method for managing Collaborating Organizations: species to “clean” sea lice from BC Centre for Aquatic Health cultured Atlantic salmon. This sea lice in salmon culture in other Sciences, Marine Harvest Canada, research is the first of its kind in parts of the world. Fisheries and Oceans Canada, B.C., and results are expected to SeaPact, Ocean Wise determine if kelp perch or pile
Page 23 of 7715 Research Highlight
Spatial and temporal patterns of Researchers at the University of these data should provide an sea lice infestations on wild and of Prince Edward Island have integrated picture of sea lice farm-raised salmon on the British integrated data from several infestation patterns on wild Columbia coast monitoring programs across the salmon populations in B.C. This B.C. coast over a 16-year period work will improve our knowledge Collaborating Organizations: (2001 – 2016) into a single dataset of sea lice population dynamics on University of Prince Edward Island – the largest dataset of its kind in wild salmon. This may also provide / Atlantic Veterinary College the world. These data have been for a better understanding of sea and University of St Andrews collected from over 300 locations lice exchanges between farmed (Scotland) covering 12 regions along the B.C. and wild salmon populations, in Duration: 2017 - 2018 coast, involving approximately one both directions. million fish captured. The analysis
Escapes of Farm-Raised Salmon COMMITMENT In 2016, 4 separate escape To invest in infrastructure and practices to optimize fish incidents in B.C. resulted in containment, with a goal of zero just 23 Atlantic salmon fish escapes. being lost (GoC, 2017a). • B.C. salmon farmers have a zero tolerance policy with respect to Atlantic salmon were escapes and are diligent at 43 responding to and reporting lost between 2011-2015. escapes of farm-raised salmon, effectively and efficiently. • • Significant investments have The most up-to-date reporting been made in new infrastructure on escapes can be found on to help meet the goal of 100% the public reporting website of containment of stocks at all Fisheries and Oceans Canada. times, from hatchery through to harvest.
16 • BCSFA Sustainability Report 2017 Page 24 of 77 An average of 90% of farm-raised salmon survive from entry into the marine environment through to harvest.
Environmental Innovations Fish Health
Fish Health Management Cermaq is now ensiling farm-raised salmon COMMITMENT Vaccines mortalities and sending the Vaccinating fish and preventing To hold the well-being of our fish and silage to a rendering plant. pathogen outbreaks in farm-raised animal health in the highest regards, salmon minimizes the risk of disease optimizing production to minimize transmission between farm-raised This helps improve stress wherever possible. and wild salmon. biosecurity at the farm, Salmon farmers are passionate Farm-raised salmon are currently and also creates a secondary about the health of their fish. Fish vaccinated to protect against health professionals and licensed common bacterial and viral product. The process veterinarians apply world-class pathogens that occur naturally in of ensiling includes the the Pacific marine environment: standards through preventative grinding and adding of acid vaccinations, diagnostic testing Furunculosis, Vibriosis, Moritella and regularly conducting fish viscosa, Bacterial Kidney Disease to produce a liquid. What health examinations. DFO provides (BKD), Enteric Red Mouth, and the rendering facility can do oversight through fish health Infectious hematopoietic necrosis inspections (DFO, 2017b). (IHN). These pathogens are not with the product, which is harmful to humans but do pose much easier to handle and Biosecurity a threat to the health of salmon. use than raw fish mortalities, Biosecurity means the measures Vaccine research is currently taken in a facility to proactively underway for two bacterial diseases is almost endless. The oils, protect stocks from pathogens. In endemic to B.C.: Yellow Mouth depending on quality, have (Tenacibaculosis) and Salmonid the case of salmon farms, this in turn a number of potential uses protects wild stocks. Companies Rickettsial Septicaemia (SRS). have many biosecurity procedures The development of vaccines helps and the protein fraction and policies in place for their farms, to lessen the need for antibiotics in may be used as fertiliser. which comprehensively apply to all B.C., as has been the case in Norway aspects of farm operations, from (see graphs on pages 18 and 19). visitor protocols to site stocking.
Page 25 of 7717 Comparison of B.C. farm-raised salmon production with antibiotic use
GRAMS TONNES 2000 100,000 1800 90,000 1600 80,000 1400 70,000 1200 60,000 1000 50,000 800 40,000 600 30,000 400 20,000 200 10,000 0 0 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Adapted from DFO, 2017e, Cermaq, 2017, Grieg Seafood, 2016, and Marine Harvest, 2017.
Grams of active antibacterial per ton of salmon Round weight of Atlantic salmon produced (Tonnes)
Antibiotics COMMITMENT • Salmon farmers manage the Inspection Agency; fish are tested health of their fish responsibly, with regularly to ensure food-safety. To invest in fish health innovations to as little antibiotic use as possible • Antibiotic use is not permitted for – working towards the elimination reduce and ultimately eliminate the farm-raised salmon sold under the of its use in the future through use of antibiotics to treat infections. certified organic standard. advancements (see above graph). • Under Canadian regulations, As production increases, antibiotic antibiotics in aquaculture are only use is decreasing, on average. available through prescription by Prudent use ensures microbial a licensed veterinarian, for the resistance and environmental purpose of managing bacterial residues are avoided. illnesses in fish if they arise. • Salmon treated with antibiotics are • British Columbia’s aquaculture not sent to market until they have industry continually strives to passed a mandatory waiting period set a high standard for antibiotic to ensure any residues are below reporting. Companies are required the allowable limit. This is closely to report use of antibiotics through regulated by Health Canada and annual reports. monitored by the Canadian Food
18 • BCSFA Sustainability Report 2017 Page 26 of 77 Global Comparison: FREQUENCY OF ANTIBIOTIC TREATMENTS OF FARM-RAISED SALMON Faroe (antibiotic treatment/production cycle) Ireland Islands Norway 2014 • 0.76 2014 • 0.00 2014 • 0.01 2015 • 0.31 2015 • 0.00 2015 • 0.04 2016 • 0.24 2016 • 0.00 2016 • 0.08
New Zealand British 2014 • 0.00 Columbia 2015 • 0.00 2016 • 0.00 2014 • 1.55 2015 • 1.40 2016 • 1.65
Chile Australia 2014 • 2.59 2014 • 0.06 2015 • 2.30 2015 • 0.14 2016 • 2.74 2016 • 0.02 Adapted from GSI, 2017.
• Globally, salmon farmers are • The majority of antibiotic working to use fewer antibiotics. treatments in B.C. are for Yellow On average, B.C. farms treated Mouth (Tenacibaculosis), which their fish with antibiotics 1.65 occurs in salmon during the first times per production cycle in few months after entry into the 2016 (a production cycle is ocean, and Salmonid Rickettsial approximately 2 years) Septicaemia (SRS), which has been (GSI, 2017). known to increase with increasing water temperatures.
Page 27 of 7719 Environmental Innovations Research to Replace Fishmeal
The two largest feed companies in B.C. invest significant research efforts into further reducing the reliance on marine raw materials. • Cargill Aqua Nutrition has Feeding Our Fish partnered with Calysta, a company that has COMMITMENT On average, current salmon developed FeedKindTM To reduce dependency on wild fish feeds contain less than 15% protein – a non-animal, non- resources for salmon feed, and fishmeal and fish oil. source sustainable ingredients, while vegetable replacement for maintaining high quality nutrition fishmeal (Calysta, 2016). To help recycle valuable marine for our animals. derived nutrients, an effort to • Skretting has developed incorporate fish trimmings into Marine Ingredient MicroBalanceTM FLX – a feed is made where possible. This Inclusion Rates further reduces dependence upon line of products that can be Over the past several years, the wild fisheries as sources of marine formulated completely free suppliers of feed for B.C. farm-raised ingredients. salmon have taken great strides of fishmeal while delivering to reduce the amount of fishmeal Feed Conversion Ratio equal performance in terms and fish oils in their aquafeeds, B.C. farm-raised salmon are highly of fish growth and health. while maintaining nutritional value efficient in utilizing feed for growth. and increasing traceability of their Salmon farmers closely monitor their (Skretting, 2017). marine ingredients. See table on use of feed to ensure efficiency. Forage Fish Dependency Ratio on page 21 for more information. B .C. farm-raised salmon’s noteworthy feed conversion ratio of 1.1-1.2 has decreased dramatically from previous decades . This is mostly due to the fact that salmon farmers closely monitor their use of feed to ensure efficiency(See graph on page 22).
20 • BCSFA Sustainability Report 2017 Page 28 of 77 Components of salmon feed 1 Fish Oil* Alternative Protein (e.g. lentil, pea, poultry) Fishmeal*
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*Where marine ingredients are used, fishery by-products are preferred as a sustainable choice. 1Proportions of feed components are approximate. Each feed company uses a proprietary blend of ingredients, which varies based on the life stage and size of fish. (EWOS, 2016; Skretting, 2017)
Forage Fish Dependency Ratio
The Forage Fish Dependancy Ratio is since 2013, and is well below the the quantity of wild pelagic fish that standards set by the Aquaculture is needed to produce the fishmeal Stewardship Council (ASC, 2016), and fish oil required to raise one indicating a continuing shift away kilogram of farmed salmon. In B.C., from reliance upon wild marine the average FFDR has decreased resources in feed.
FFDR (BC) 2013 2014 2015 2016 ASC Standard Fishmeal 0.83 0.69 0.65 0.65 <1.35 Fish oil 2.52 2.07 2.07 1.63 <2.95
Average Forage Fish Dependency Ratio (FFDR) for fishmeal and fish oil in B.C. (GSI, 2017)
Page 29 of 7721 For B.C. farm-raised salmon, pork, chicken and beef. (Adapted from Global Salmon Initiative, 2017)
22 • BCSFA Sustainability Report 2017 Page 30 of 77 Traceability and Quality Assurance Traceability is important to sustainability. It is important to know where a product comes from, and be able to trace it back through its history to ensure 78% of sourced raw food safety, quality of ingredients, handling, and processing methods used.
material for feed comes • Feed companies servicing the B.C. salmon farming industry have very from within Canada comprehensive traceability and recall programs. The programs provide visibility and control of the raw material supply chain, through all phases of and the United States, production, to the customer’s facilities. which greatly reduces • Evidence of traceability is confirmed through a third party chain of custody the transportation audit (EWOS, 2016; Skretting, 2017; Taplow Feeds, 2016). component of feed Local Sourcing ingredients. Raw materials sourced for salmon feeds are chosen based on quality, safety and digestibility. Companies strive to use ingredient sources that are as local as possible.
Breakdown of raw material sourcing by B.C. salmon feed producers.
The Rest of the World 22% Canada (East) 19%
United States 19%
Canada (West) 40%
Page 31 of 7723 Economic Sustainability
Considering how we make a positive contribution to our economy – locally, regionally, and nationally. Contributions to the Economy On the job training B.C. salmon farming operations, through expenditures on goods and services (such as feed, equipment, id Transpo st A rtati Health Fir on Fish transportation, and veterinary Transpo En rtatio do SVOP services) have contributed over Fish n of rs Fa Da em $557 million in GDP and over Co rm ng e nfi F er n $86 million in tax revenues for ne u o t Fin d n us R federal, provincial and municipal a S A d G O nc pa q am o C e c od -M governments (MNP, 2017). Salmon B e u e s ra A a n S M farmers harvested $743 million in w f t p E S a a il D a a r l worth of salmon in 2016. r m l R - f e e s A e ne r e R ss s 3 a / Ex p d trac o Coastal Employment io tio n Op n s
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Exports in 2016 • 49,345 mT exported to the US, at a value of $480 Million CAD.
• There has been a 40% increase in volume of exports of B.C. farm-raised salmon to Asia, including establishing South Korea as a key growth market.
• Salmon aquaculture is B.C.’s highest valued fishery and, farm-raised salmon is the province’s highest valued agricultural export.
Page 33 of 7725 Social Sustainability
Considering our community outreach and involvement, social responsibility and transparency.
First Nations Partnerships
COMMITMENT B.C. salmon farmers have engaged with First Nations (AAA, 2015). in 20 economic and social Partnership agreements include To build equitable partnerships with partnerships with coastal First formal protocols between First First Nations, and work together to Nations. Approximately 78% of Nations and companies farming build a prosperous economy. B.C.’s annual production of farm- in their traditional territories, and raised salmon is harvested from creating on-going, open dialogues areas covered by agreements on practices.
Community Contributions by B.C. Salmon Farmers (2016)
$ $600,000+ Donations to $ 350+ organizations 23,000+lbs of salmon & charities
26 • BCSFA Sustainability Report 2017 Page 34 of 77 Community Engagement
Salmon farmers are making a difference in B.C.’s coastal communities, with outreach extending across the province. Approximately 40% of B.C. salmon farmer’s contribution to the GDP, employment and tax revenues is attributable to activities that occur on north Vancouver Island, while 35% is estimated to be attributable to activities that occur on the Lower Mainland. The remaining 25% is attributable to activities between the remainder of Vancouver Island and the Central Coast of B.C. (MNP, 2015). Positive contributions allow young people to stay at home and raise their families in a fulfilling environment, giving students a chance to expand their horizons, and supporting community development in a variety of ways.
Take a Bite of BC In 2017, BCSFA members donated over 1200lbs of salmon to 56 high school teaching kitchens in B.C. “The BC Salmon Farmers have given BC Agriculture in the Classroom and B.C. Secondary School culinary arts programs the opportunity to work with and learn about farm raised salmon. Through our Take a Bite of BC program, students learn to work with fresh salmon firsthand in the teaching kitchens and build an understanding for B.C. farm- raised products. The lunch products students are able to produce are remarkable!” - Pat Tonn, Executive Director, Take a Bite of BC Program
Chef Trevor Randle, Culinary Instructor at Maple Ridge Secondary, instructs students on using whole fish. 27 Page 35 of 77 Port Hardy Multiplex Center Marine Harvest donated $250,000 to build a new Multiplex Centre in Port Hardy. This is the largest donation the company has made to a single project. “The donation from Marine Harvest is not only a financial contribution but recognition that the North Island is an area of viable business growth. Infrastructure investments such as the Multiplex will support job creation and economic growth – all helping to improve and sustain the high quality of life Port Hardy and the surrounding region offers.” - Mayor, Hank Bood
“Like Port Hardy, our company is wanting to grow, and by investing in this region we can ensure this remains a great place to live – for those living here now and for those yet to arrive.” - Vincent Erenst, Managing Director, Marine Harvest Canada
Vincent Erenst, Managing Director of Marine Harvest Canada, and Mayor Hank Bood of Port Hardy review plans for Port Hardy’s new Multiplex Centre.
Aquaculture Technician Diploma Program
“North Island College is very thankful for the excellent support and input from the BCSFA as we develop our new Aquaculture Technician Diploma in Campbell River. Aquaculture is key to the North Island economy and NIC is proud to provide local, industry-relevant, hands-on skills training to students in our communities. We simply couldn’t have developed this program without the support of the BCSFA members and Jeremy Dunn and we are grateful for their support.” – Randall Heidt, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
28 • BCSFA Sustainability Report 2017 Page 36 of 77 References
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Page 37 of 7729 30 • BCSFA Sustainability Report 2017 Page 38 of 77 Our Membership
The BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) has over 50 members, representing a range of salmon farmers, suppliers, partners and supporters from around British Columbia and beyond. For contact information see bcsalmonfarmers.ca/members/
AKVA Group DIVESAFE International Omega Pacific Hatchery Ltd. Aqua-Pak & Noboco Dynamic Systems Analysis Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems Inc. Aqua Pharma Inc. s Elanco Canada Limited Pharmaq Aquatrans Distributors Excel Career College Phibro Animal Health Corporation Badinotti Net Services Canada Ltd. Flurer Smokery Ltd. Poseidon Ocean Systems Ltd. Biomark Merck Animal Health Flying Fresh Air Freight realtime aquaculture Brown’s Bay Packing Company Gemini Marine Services Ltd. Saltstream Engineering Ltd. Brunswick Jetters Ltd. Golden Eagle Aquaculture Inc. Sea Roamer Marine Services Campbell River Netloft Ltd. Grieg Seafood BC Skretting North America Cargill Aqua Nutrition Canada/ Hardy Buoys Syndel Laboratories EWOS Feeds Island Instrumentation Services Ltd. Taplow Feeds Cermaq Canada Kitasoo Aquafarms Tlatlasikwala First Nation Comox Valley Economic Kuehne + Nagel Ltd. TRI-GEN Fish Improvement Ltd. Development Society Lions Gate Fisheries Ltd. West Coast Fishculture CPI Pumps & Irrigation Ltd. Marine Harvest Canada (Lois Lake) Ltd. Creative Salmon Co. Ltd. Maxxam Analytics West Coast Reduction Ltd. Cummins Power Generation MERCK Animal Health Wilbur-Ellis DB Schenker NexGen Hearing Industrial District of Port Hardy Ocean Quality North America
Page 39 of 7731 BCSFA Contact Information
Head Office Metro Vancouver Office Tel: 250.286.1636 #201 – 911 Island Hwy. #570 – 4445 Lougheed Hwy. Toll Free: 1.800.661.7256 Campbell River, B.C. Burnaby, B.C. bcsalmonfarmers.ca
32 • BCSFA Sustainability Report 2017 Page 40 of 77 For Information File: 0360-20-0013 To October 31, 2017 COTW
Page 41 of 77 CITY OF POWELL RIVER REPORT
File No. 6020-35-0004
DATE: October 31, 2017
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Thomas Knight, Director of Planning Services
SUBJECT: Request to Consider Voluntary Compliance of Existing Right of Way in Contravention to Agricultural Land Commission Act (ALC) and Procedural Regulations.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Council forward a resolution to the Agricultural Land Commission in support of its application to permit the existing right of way and road to remain on lands that will continue to be designated as part of the Agricultural Land Reserve.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S COMMENTS:
I concur with the recommendation.
Mac Fraser, CAO MF: ORIGIN/PURPOSE: The intent of this report is to provide a response to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) in regards to the unauthorized dedication of a right of way over existing Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) lands.
BACKGROUND: A registered letter was received from the ALC dated April 19, 2017 advising that information had been received that the City of Powell River had permitted the dedication of a right of way and construction of a road in contravention of the Agricultural Land Commission Act (Act) and the Agricultural Land Reserve Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulation (Procedure Regulations) (Appendix A). The purpose of the letter is to request that the City consider a voluntary remedy to the issue and submit a proposal to bring the property into compliance.
The right of way and constructed road in question are located immediately southeast of the Timberlane Estates subdivision and forms the connector between upper and lower Hemlock Streets (Appendices B and C). Committee members may recall that a portion of this parcel was the focus of an SOCP and Rezoning amendment applications and ALR exclusion application in 2015 and 2016. The intent of these applications were to permit development of a private school campus and dormitories on a 12.14 hectares (30 acres) by Sino Bright Investments Limited
Page 42 of 77 ALC Application Submission for Compliance & Enforcement File 50456 (Hemlock Street) Page 2 of 4 October 31, 2017 ______
(Sino Bright). Although both amendment applications proceeded to Public Hearing, the corresponding ALR exclusion application was subsequently denied by the ALC.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Consideration of a resolution to support retention of the lands within the ALR aligns with the City's 2016 - 2018 Corporate Plan: Strategic Community and Corporate Priorities #2: Economic Re-vitalization and #5: Community Planning.
EXISTING POLICY: The City’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) under Strategy Area: Our Land, Neighbourhood and Homes, has a broad policy framework that includes goals intended to address agricultural land. The ICSP recognizes that agricultural and food production lands are maximized and protected, and that users are supported on farmland and in urban areas. Strategic Direction 3 includes actions that speak directly to taking advantage of innovative agricultural/food production opportunities in the City and elsewhere.
With respect to the City of Powell River Sustainable Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2370, 2014, (SOCP), the subject property is designated Agriculture. This designation permits a variety of agricultural uses and practices that contribute to enhance the agricultural capacity of the Region.
With reference to the City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 (Zoning Bylaw), the subject property is zoned A2 Large Lot Rural. The A2 Zone is intended for large rural land holdings and is specifically oriented to accommodate low density uses in areas designated as Rural Residential, Resource or Agricultural Land Reserve in the SOCP.
ANALYSIS AND IMPACT: The question of how the right of way and constructed road were permitted to be located on ALR land was the subject of a detailed Memorandum prepared by Planning Services staff on April 5, 2016 in response to concerns raised by a member of the public. In review of the processes leading up to approval of the Timberlane Estates subdivision, a number of background reports were reviewed and contained within this Memorandum (Appendix D). These included the Preliminary Design Brief (July 17, 2009), the Preliminary Subdivision Review Letter (September 8, 2009), Title Search (September 6, 2015) and the right of way document registered as BB1318856 (Appendix E). In review of this information, staff concluded that registration of the right of way and construction of the road were in done in violation of the ALC Act and Procedure Regulations. However, staff did not find that these actions were done maliciously but rather through a series of missed steps, misinformation and misinterpretation of what was put forth for registration. Committee members may wish to examine this Memorandum in more detail along with the corresponding background information.
To consider what type of voluntary remedy is in order, the City has a number of options available. Regardless of which type of remedy is chosen, ALC staff have advised that the proposed option to be forwarded be received by way of a Council Resolution. This process was suggested given the nature of the ALR application submitted (Transportation, Utility, or Recreational Trail Uses within the ALR) and as a means to bring the selected option forward as quickly as possible. Once received, the proposed option will be considered by the ALC. As with
Page 43 of 77 ALC Application Submission for Compliance & Enforcement File 50456 (Hemlock Street) Page 3 of 4 October 31, 2017 ______any application, the ALC has the ability to approve, deny or table their recommendation pertaining to remedy provided.
In regards to available options, staff are of the opinion that although an offence had occurred, the amount of agricultural land lost was nominal at .21 hectares (.5 acres). The option to consider an ALR inclusion application to make up for the lost area would be time consuming and costly given the required applications, public notification process and filings. Costs could significantly increase should a subdivision of existing City lands be required.
An option Committee members may want to consider is acknowledgement that the City did unintentionally violate the ALC Act and Procedure Regulations but given the nominal loss of lands and the series of missed steps on the part of the Engineer of Record, the City's Approving Officer and the Land Title Office, that the ALC consider allowing both the right of way and constructed road to stand. Should members be in agreement to this remedy, it is further suggested that the City continue to designate the lands as part of the Agricultural Land Reserve. If the lands were to be removed, there would be an opportunity to create possibly two more residential lots within the inner radius of the constructed road. This might result in the ALC requesting that the City apply for a separate ALR exclusion application as this parcel would not be considered within the parametres of a transportation, utility, or recreational trail use.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The financial impact of this voluntary compliance proposal is dependent on how the ALC intends to rule on this matter. To date, costs have been limited to $1,500.00 for submission of the application and the staff time required to prepare and file this application. Costs could increase should there be a need to carry out a public notice or if Planning Services staff are required to attend a regulatory hearing in Burnaby, B.C. Costs could significantly increase should there be a need to offset the loss of this ALR land with a monetary contribution or equivalency in productive farm land. All costs would continue to be borne directly by the taxpayer as there are no off-setting accounts set up for Planning Services to cover such costs. This extends to staffing where time spent through the course of this application process will take time away time from higher priority items such as homelessness, affordable housing and carbon offset reduction.
STAFF TIME/INPUT: Approximately 14 hours has been spent by Planning Services staff to engage in consultation with the ALC staff to confirm the type of ALR application to be made and review of pertinent background information based on the compliance and enforcement actions taken by the Province to date.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION: Should the ALC require the City to engage in a public process as part of the compliance requirements, Planning Services staff would prepare the necessary notices pursuant to the Agricultural Land Commission Act and Agricultural Land Reserve Use, Subdivision and Procedures Regulations.
Page 44 of 77 ALC Application Submission for Compliance & Enforcement File 50456 (Hemlock Street) Page 4 of 4 October 31, 2017 ______
OPTIONS:
1. THAT Council forward a resolution to the ALC in support of its application to permit the existing right of way and road to remain on lands that will continue to be designated as part of the Agricultural Land Reserve.
2. That Council provides an alternative direction to staff; or
3. That Council not endorse this application.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas Knight, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning Services
TK/rp Attachments
Page 45 of 77 APPENDIX A ec.. <::Ao,�' £),;._ p� ORIGI Agricultural Land Commission NAL FOR FILIN 133-4940 Canada Way G Burnaby, British Columbia V5G 4K6 FILE NO. ��lo_- 01. Tel: 604 660-7000 Fox: 604 660-7033 �· www.alc.gov.bc.co
April 19, 2017 ALC C&E File 50456 \A�L�C I A,1111ult11•.1l l.1n,I r:0111•11•.•.1<1•1 -- • • . ---- I REGISTERED LETTER ! 1·· \ e;7 LC: -:i J LJ \.; '-· r,\ l ) ....I \I \\ Mac Fraser, Chief Administrative Officer ·- '\ ,,.:_, ,.- - "fiP , , rr- ·. �n,i/i�,I , ./\ City of Powell River r1·�n J-r-.r 1i�.PR 2 G L,J L..-- D I 691 O Duncan Street Powell River BC V8A 1V4 Cl Y or!;, o··. 1.1111�1,,,:�� -L -Ri-·- .SEI{· ·· l T _ ...� � .. Dear Mr. Fraser ------
Re: Construction of road on Agricultural Land Reserve (the "ALR") without ALC approval
LEGAL: LOT A DISTRICT LOT 450 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN BCP23887 EXCEPT: PART SUBDIVIDED BY PLAN BCP42255 PIO: 026-685-591 REGISTRATION: 881318856 (the "Property")
This letter is to inform you that the Agricultural Land Commission (the ALC") has received information that alleges that the City of Powell River may have permitted the dedication of a right of way and construction of a road located on ALR land without prior approval of the ALC.
A review of records has revealed that a statutory right of way was registered on the title for the Property on April 13, 2011. The registration identifies the City of Powel River as the owner. Inspections and a review of aerial photographs show that a permanent road was constructed within the non-authorized right of the right of way connecting the two portions of Hemlock Street which are contained within a private sub-division development. As of this date, ALC records show that we have not received a transportation application for either the right of way, or the construction of the permanent road.
Be advised that pursuant to s.20 of the Agricultural Land Commission Act (the "Act"):
20(1) "A person must not use agricultural land for a non-farm use unless permitted by this Acf'; and (2) "For the purposes of subsection (1 ), except as provided in the regulations, the removal of soil and placement of fill are non-farm uses"
Furthermore, Section 6 of the Agricultural Land Reserve Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulation ( the 'Regulation') states the following:
Page 46 of 77 6 "Unless permitted under sections 2 and 3, a person must file an application under section 34 (6) of the Act directly with the office of the commission and in a form acceptable to the commission for any of the following uses:
(a) widening of an existing road right of way; (b) construction of a road within an existing right of way; (c) dedication of a right of way or construction of any of the following: (i) a new or existing roador railway; (ii) a new or existing recreational trail; (iii) a utility corridor use; (iv) a sewer or water line other than for ancillaryutility connections; (v) a forest service road under the ForestAct; (d) the new use of an existing right of way for a recreational trail."
Based on the above information, I have determined that the registration of right of way BB1318856 and the construction of the roadway are in contravention of the Act and Regulation.
The ALC seeks a voluntary remedy to this issue. We request the City of Powell River submit a proposal to the ALC that clearly outlines how the City plans to bring the Property into compliance no later than close of business on May 19, 2017
A lack of response to this letter may result in furtheraction(s) which may include but is/are not limited to the recommendation of a monetary penalty and/or an Order to rehabilitate the Property to a suitable agricultural standard.
Please contact me if you require further information. I can be reached at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you to resolve this matter in a timely fashion.
This letter does not relieve the owner of occupier of the responsibility to comply with applicable Acts, regulations, bylaws of the local government, and decisions and orders of any person or body having jurisdiction over the land under an enactment.
Sincerely,
PROVINCIAL AGRICULTURAL LAND COMMISSION
David Assels Compliance and Enforcement Officer
Page 47 of 77 APPENDIX B
AREA UNDER REVIEW Page 48 of77 APPENDIX C
AREA UNDER REVIEW Page 49 of77 APPENDIX D
CITY OF POWELL RIVER
�� coastal by nature MEMORANDUM File No. 3320-20-0123 4900-20-0085
DATE: April 5, 2016
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Thomas Knight, Director of Planning Services
SUBJECT: Council Request to Clarify Status of Easement for the Loop Road Next to the Proposed Private School Campus (Action Item #10 - January 19th, 2016 Committee of the Whole Meeting)
In reference to the above and in review of all pertinent information relating to this subdivision, I am of the opinion that not all requirements of the Agricultural Land Reserve Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulations, B. C. Reg 171/2002 were followed. More specifically, I believe the City followed the opinion of the applicant's Engineer of Record who proposed the registration of a statutory right-of-way in place of a dedicated public road. Ultimately, the City issued a Preliminary Review Letter (PLR) dated September 8th, 2009 that required the provision of a 7 metre wide road width for the Half Loop and that this road be contained within a statutory right of-way. This right-of-way was subsequently registered at the Land Titles Office in April 2011.
To first clarify what are the permitted uses for lands protected under the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), one needs to turn to the Agricultural Land Reserve Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulations which provides the list of procedures for those considering subdivision applications and notices of intent. These Regulations are quite different to the Agricultural Land Commission Act, S.B.C. 2002, C.36 which sets out the overall legislative framework. Under Part 2 - Permitted Uses of the Regulations, section 3 provides a list of sixteen different types of land use or land use activities that are permitted (Schedule 1). Road construction is permitted in only a few instances whereby an existing legally dedicated road may be upgraded, widened, or improved to correct alignment [4(b) through (d)]. Road construction is also permitted to provide a new road in a managed forest or to provide additional width for a forest service road [4(e) and (f)]. New roads that provide access to a subdivision are not permitted.
With respect to statutory right-of-ways, section 3(1 )(I) of the Regulations are quite specific and limit right-of-ways to the following uses that in general, are located underground:
"3(1 )(I) force mains, trunk sewers, gas pipelines and water lines within an existing dedicated right-of-way".
Should there still be some doubt as to whether a road may be permitted within the ALR, Part 4 of the Regulations goes further by outlining when there is a need to file an application directly with the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for transportation and utility use applications (Schedule 2):
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"6 Unless permitted under sections 2 and 3, a person must file an application under section 34 (6) of the Act directly with the office of the commission and in a form acceptable to the commission for any of the following uses: (a) widening of an existing road right of way; (b) construction of a road within an existing right of way; (c) dedication of a right of way or construction of any of the following: (i) a new or existing road or railway; (ii) a new or existing recreational trail; (iii) a utility corridor use; (iv) a sewer or water line other than for ancillary utility connections; (v) a forest service road under the Forest Act; (d) the new use of an existing right of way for a recreational trail.
Having established the type of roads permitted and when to file an application directly with the ALC, the question then becomes how a new road could be registered through the Land Titles Office as a statutory right-of-way. This is significant as the most prominent legal notation on title is "This certificate of title may be affected by the Agricultural Land Commission Act" (Schedule 3). In review of the reference plan attached to the statutory right-of-way document (Schedule 4), two assumptions can be made. The first is that Land Titles Office made the assumption based on the reference plan submitted, that the proposed right-of-way was for underground utilities which are a permitted use under the Regulations referred to above. This can be corroborated as the reference plan distinctly labels what is to be dedicated as "road" on the adjacent plan of subdivision and what is to be registered as a "statutory right-of-way" on the lands owned by PRSC Land Development Ltd. Given that the reference plan was prepared by a registered British Columbia land surveyor, it is not unreasonable that Land Titles Office had no issues as to what the intent of the statutory right-of-way was to be used for.
The second assumption that can be made is on the volume of statutory right-of-ways and easement agreements that are handled by the Land Titles Office versus subdivisions. Given the number of agreements that are received on a daily basis, it is not unreasonable that there is less scrutiny for a statutory right-of-way then there would be for a subdivision. Again, the assumption being made is that the Land Titles Office would have assumed that all parties - from the City through to the applicant's Engineer of Record, would have first clarified the legislation pertaining to the requirement to register a statutory right-of-way.
I trust this provides clarification to Council's question regarding the status of the statutory right of-way for the Loop Road. By extension, I believe it also answers the question from George Orchiston on whether the ALC informed the City on construction of the looped road.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas Knight MCIP, RPP Director of Planning Services
TK/tw Attachment(s)
Page 51 of 77 TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 17, 2009 File: Timberlane
TO: Tom Christoff, Timberlane Development Ltd.
FROM: Grant Campbell, Gilbey Engineering Services t-
RE: Preliminary Servicing Design Brief Timberlane Development, Powell River
1. Introduction
The proposed Timberlane Development is located on Lot B, Plan LMP 25234, DL 450, a 3.2-ha (7.9-acre) property within the City of Powell River. The proposed development will provide 33 single-family dwelling properties along the extension of Hemlock Street, and will connect to City of Powell River utilities.
This document is the Preliminary Design Brief that describes the servicing concept for connection to the City of Powell River utilities. All proposed works and services will conform to City of Powell River requirements and the requirements of any other authorities with jurisdiction. This document is to be interpreted in conjunction with the Preliminary Design Drawings submitted to the City of Powell River for subdivision and rezoning applications. A reduced set of the Design Drawings is appended to this report for reference. Detailed design drawings will be submitted for approval once comments are provided by the City on the preliminary design.
2. Roadworks and Access
Hemlock Street will be extended from Willow Avenue through to Timberlane Avenue to provide access to the site. The road will be constructed to an 8-m paved width local road standard consistent with Standard Drawing PRH4 in the City of Powell River Infrastructure Design and Construction Bylaw.
The lower section of the road will be contained within a 17-m right-of-way. The upper section will be contained within a 10-m road right-of-way consistent with the Half Road Standard Drawing PRH5 in the City of Powell Infrastructure Design and Construction Bylaw. All underground services forthe proposed subdivision in the upper roadway are located within the 10-m road right-of-way.
The Developer will provide improvements on the Timberlane Sports Field property to complete the road construction to ultimate standards. The improvements will consist of pavement widening, curb and gutter, walkway and lighting. All works will be located south of the existing fence. No underground subdivision services will be located on the Timberlane Sports Field property.
The middle section of road connecting the upper and lower roads will be located within a 17-m wide statutory right-of-way on an adjacent property (Lot A, Plan BCP23887, DL 450). Since the property is within the Agricultural Land Reserve, it may be difficult to get a public road right-of-way dedicated in a timely manner. It is therefore proposed that that a statutory right-of-way for access purposes be Page 52 of 77 Preliminary Design Brief 17Jul09.doc page 1 of 3 TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM
acceptable for this section of road. The Land Title Office has indicated that this can be obtained with no application for approval to the Agricultural Land Commission. This section of road is designed with no underground utilities consistent with the requirements for a statutory right-of-way for access purposes. As an added measure, a 5.5-m access right-of-way is provided between the upper and lower roads at the southeast end of the subdivision parcel for emergency access if required. This corridor has a 3% grade and is suitable for an emergency access route. Corner cuts are also provided on the adjacent parcels to facilitate turning maneuvers into the access.
Due to steep topography, it is not possible to extend Hemlock Street straight up to Timberlane. The road must switch-back as designed. The existing Hemlock Street grade is 13.6%. This road will be extended from the Willow Avenue intersection at 12% grade (this is the maximum allowable under MMCD hillside design standards). It is necessary to initially keep the road grade at a maximum to maintain cover on existing sewermain and watermain pipes and to avoid excessive excavation. Even with the road at maximum grade, it will be necessary to lower a section of the existing sewermain, and likely a shorter section of watermain as well.
A gravel trail connection will be provided through the right-of-way at the northwest end of the site. This will enable pedestrians and cyclists to travel directly between Timberlane and Brooks School without having to take the longer route along the new road.
3. Water Services and Fire Protection
Water services for the site will be connected to the existing City of Powell River watermain that is currently located within the subdivision site. A right-of-way will be created for this existing watermain. The proposed watermains will be located under the paved roads and will connect to the existing watermain. The watermain size is anticipated to be 150-mm diameter. This will be confirmed during detailed design.
Due to the constrained location of the proposed road at the lower section of the site, it may be necessary to lower a short section of the existing watermain to avoid conflict with the road structure. This will be investigated further during detailed design.
Individual 25-mm diameter water services will be provided to each property. Fire hydrants will be provided in accordance with Fire Underwriter Society and City of Powell River requirements.
It is assumed at this time that the capacity of the existing water system is adequate to service the proposed subdivision.
4. Sanitary Sewer Services
Individual 100-mm diameter gravity sanitary sewer services will be provided to each property. 200-mm diameter gravity sewermains will be installed on the low
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side of each row of properties so that individual sewer lift-stations are not needed forany of the proposed lots. 5.5-m wide utility easements will be provided where pipes are not within road right-of-ways.
The proposed sanitary sewermains will connect to the existing sanitary sewermain that runs through the site fromTimberlane Avenue to existing Hemlock Street, and a right-of-way will be provided forthe existing sewermain. Due to conflict with the proposed road structure, a short section of the existing sewermain will need to be lowered.
The downstream capacity of the existing sanitary sewermains will be investigated during detailed design.
5. Stormwater Management
Surface run-offfrom the roads and adjacent hard surfaces will be collected in catchbasins that are connected to a piped drainage system. The catchbasins for the northwest half of the upper road will connect to a proposed storm sewer that discharges to the ditch on the north side of the Hemlock/Timberlane intersection near where another existing storm sewer currently discharges. Catchbasins for the remainder of the roads and adjacent hard surfaces will discharge to new storm sewermains that will connect to the existing piped system near the Willow/Hemlock intersection.
Individual 100-mm diameter gravity storm sewer services will be provided to each property. Gravity sewermains will be installed on the low side of each row of properties so that gravity service is provided to all properties. 5.5-m wide utility easements will be provided where pipes are not within road right-of-ways.
Storm sewermain sizing will be determined during detailed design. Upstream tributary areas will be identified and incorporated into the analysis in accordance with City of Powell River requirements. The downstream capacity of the existing storm sewermains will also be investigated.
To prevent surface run-offfrom being discharged from one property onto another property, 165-mm deep swales will be constructed in the 5.5-m wide utility easements. These swales will drain to lawn basins that connect to the piped storm drainage system.
6. Power, Telephone, Streetlighting and Gas
Underground power and telephone services, and ornamental streetlighting will be provided for this subdivision. Underground gas service will be provided if there is a gas distribution system to connect to.
Grant Campbell, P.Eng. Gilbey Engineering Services
Page 54 of 77 Preliminary Design Brief 17 Jul09. doc page 3 of 3 City of Powell River City Hall - MacGregor Building 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River BC V8A 1V4 Tel 604 485-6291 • Fax 604 485-2913 www.powellriver.ca The Pearl on the Sunshine Coast FILE No. 3320-20-123 OFFICE OF THE APPROVING OFFICER
08 September 2009
Mr. Mark Hassett Timberlane Estates Ltd 4184 Bowness Ave Powell River, BC V8A 5S8
Dear Sir:
RE: PROPOSED SUBDIVISION -PRELIMINARY REVIEW SUB 123
Location: Timberlane Vacant Legal Description: Lot B District Lot 450 NWD Group 1 Plan LMP25234 Folio 0400-052 Owner: Timberlane Estates Ltd
In reply to your application to subdivide the above-noted property, this letter constitutes a preliminary layout review of the requirements to meet Final Approval of a 32 lot subdivision, more or less as shown on the attached plan. Final Approval of the subdivision requires compliance with the following:
1. Observing the applicable requirements of City of Powell River Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw 2080, 2005 and Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006: 1.1 Application for an amendment to the OCP for the subject land from Resource to SuburbanResidential, currently before Council for consideration. 1.2 Application for amendment to the Zoning Bylaw for the subject land from A2: Large Lot Rural to RM1: Compact Residential or other R zone which accommodates the proposed lot configuration, currently before Council for consideration. 1.3 Conformance with all lot area and dimension requirements of the appropriate R Zone under the Zoning Bylaw or be issued a Development Variance Permit. 2. Observing the applicable requirements of the City of Powell River Subdivision Procedures Bylaw 2060, 2009 and Infrastructure Design & Construction Bylaw 2225, 2009, as follows: 2.1. Provision of a site plan certified by a British Columbia Land Surveyor showing the location of any existing building in relation to all new and existing property lines. 2.2. Provision of a tax certificate ensuring that all outstanding taxes and charges have been paid (City staff will obtain this directly from the Collection Department). 2.3. Road Dedications: 2.3.1 Upper Road: acceptance of a 1 O metre wide road dedication along subject land is subject to Council approval of approximately 245 linear metres by 5 metre wide road construction upon the west edge of City-owned Timberlane Park land. 1 of 5
Page 55 of 77 Note that as the City land will not be dedicated at this time, shallow utilities and sidewalk must be located on the west side of the upper road. 2.3.2 Lower Road: dedication of approximately 230 linear metres by 17 metres width linking the loop to the east end of the current Hemlock Street dedication. 2.3.3 Half loop and walkway: the City will accept a public road within a statutory right of way of a width sufficient to accommodate the road and any associated works and utilities. A 5.5 metre utility and pedestrian corridor is to be dedicated along the south edge of Lot B. 2.3.4 Greenway: dedication of approximately 30 metres width by 90 linear metres to accommodate the existing greenway corridor (elimination of Proposed Lot 23). 2.4 Road and/or City Utility Improvements: 2.4.1 Upper Road: Design and construction under the direction of a professional engineer of approximately 245 linear metres of road to the edge of existing pavement at Timberlane Avenue within a 10 metre wide dedication (and City land as per 2.3.1 above) complete with eight metres width of asphalt pavement, concrete sidewalk lower (west) side, and concrete roll curb/gutter, both sides, all as per Engineering design standards. 2.4.2 Lower Road: Design and construction under the direction of a professional engineer of approximately 300 linear metres of road between Hemlock Street at Willow Avenue and the half loop, within a 17 metre wide dedication, complete with eight metres width of asphalt pavement, concrete sidewalk upper (east) side, and concrete roll curb/gutter on both sides, all as per Engineering design standards. 2.4.3 Half Loop and walkway: the City will accept a 7 metre wide road within a statutory right of way of a width sufficient to accommodate the road and any associated works and utilities, all subject to 5.5 metre utility and pedestrian corridor dedicated along the south edge of the subject land. The dedicated walkway is to accommodate a concrete sidewalk linking the east/west sidewalk and underground utilities. 2.4.4 Greenway: Existing path within greenway to remain in natural state. Existing trees within corridor are to be retained where possible and supplemented. Street lighting design to ensure coverage at the corridor ends. 2.4.5 Provision of an integrated storm water management plan prepared by a professional engineer indicating pre-construction, construction and post-construction flows including a three-phase siltation plan. 2.4.6 Design and construction of domestic water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer mains complete with associated services along upper and lower road frontages, and walkway, all under the direction of a professional engineer. The existing water main within Hemlock corridor must be located and tested. The professional engineer to confirm the status, condition, and alignment of this main. The watermain is required to be looped along the walkway. 2.4.7 Furtherto the preceding, the City has concerns regarding both water pressure and flow in the Townsite generally; consequently, the professional engineer will be required to review this issue including undertaking testing and submit a proposed design, complete with current and projected flow measurements and potential off-site works. 2.4.8 All hydro and telecommunications to be via underground system. 2.4.9 Ornamental street lighting is required for all subject land. 2 of 5
Page 56 of 77 2.4.1 O Installation of the following service connections for the proposed Lot(s): 32 new sanitary sewer services 32 new water services 32 new storm services (pending stormwater studies) 2.5 Administration Fees: 2.5.1 Payment of subdivision application fees ($2750- already paid). 2.5.2 Payment of plan signing fees in the amount of $200 per set of mylars. 2.5.3 Payment of engineering administrative fees at 4% of estimated construction costs. 2.5.4 Payment of $350 per agreement for any required agreements such as but not limited to easements, covenants, and statutory right of ways. 2.5.5 Payment of an asphalt routing, sealing, and maintenance fee of $250 base rate for the first eight linear metres plus $3.50 per metre thereafter where and as required. 2.6 Other Requirements: 2.6.1 Provision of a Street Tree Planting Plan along road dedications and through greenway corridor. 2.6.2 Provision of revised subdivision plan indicating deletion of 'Proposed Lot 23' and realignment of the north property lines. 2.6.3 Park dedication is waived in lieu of the greenway corridor road dedication. 2.6.4 Provision of any required easements or rights-of-way to accommodate existing or proposed utilities which cross private property. 2.6.5 Verification by BC Hydro, Telus and Terasen Gas that their services to the proposed subdivision can reasonably be provided and that provision has been made for any required easements or rights-of way. Note that utility providers' concerns shall be sent directly to the City. 2.6.6 Completion of a Declaration of Responsibility signed by a Professional Engineer and the developer, to be submitted to the City Engineering Division before commencing work. 2.6.7 The completion of the necessary legal survey by a registered British Columbia Land Surveyor and submission of one original subdivision plan, and two mylars. 2.6.8 Ensure all correspondence and submittals retain the City's subdivision file number of 3320-20-123.
Please note that the preceding is effective for a period of 1 year. If your plan of subdivision is not submitted for Final Approval within this time limit, your application will lapse and a new application will be required. This letter summarizes the work or additional information which must be provided before Final Approval of the subdivision plan can be considered. While the City has sought to list all outstanding items, these requirements do not constitute a Final Approval and any requirement which arises after the date of this letter will need to be addressed. The above servicing requirements are in accordance with the current zoning and subdivision servicing bylaw standards. Should you consider any of these requirements to be particularly onerous or not attributable to the land you propose to develop, you may apply to the City for a Development Variance 3 of 5
Page 57 of 77 Permit to vary the bylaw requirements. If you require clarification of this information or the subdivision process, please contact the undersigned.
Yours truly, CITY OF POWELL RIVER c:K�Jf�"' R. Sadilkova, Approving Officer
RS/de Attachment
xc: Owner City Engineer Manager of Engineering Services Manager of Operational Services Collecting Department Building Inspection Fire Department Telus BC Hydro and Power Authority Terasen Gas BC Assessment Authority School District 47
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Page 58 of 77 Preliminary Subdivision Sketch Plan For information purposes only: City of Powell River assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information shown.
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5of5 APPENDIX E
Doc#: BB1318856 RCVD: RQST: � Status: Registered
011 09 23 881318856 fJ APR 201 i 09 23 B81318E LAND TITLE ACT FORMC (Section 233) Province of British Columbia
GENERAL INSTRUMENT-PART l (This area forLand Title Officeuse) PAGE l of 9 pages 1. APPLICATION: (Name, address, phone number and signature of applicant, applicant's solicitor or agent) VILLANI & COMPANY,Barristers & Solicitors #103 - 7020 Duncan Street, Powell River BC V8A 1V9 604-485-6188 File: 10130 LTO No. 011774 �aren-Byng
2. PARCEL IDENTIFIER(S)AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION(S)OF LAND:* (PID) (LEGALDESCRIPTION )
026-685-591 Lot A District Lot 450 Group 1 NWD Plan BCP23887 except: pat subdivided by Plan BCP42255
3. NATURE OF INTEREST:* DESCRIPTION DOCUMENT REFERENCE PERSON ENTITI.EDTO INTEREST (page and paragraph)
Statutory Right of Way over entire document City of Powell Riv r part outlined in bold containing 0.210 ha on Reference Plan BCP 4 7 9 6 2 Priority Agreement granting Statutory Page 8 RegisteredOwner Right of Way priority over Mortgage No. CA264094 and bw '4/13/2011 9:23:59 I Assignment of Rents No. CA264095 Charge 2 $146.80
4. TERMS: Part 2 of this instrument consists of (select one only) (a) Filed StandardCharge Terms D D.F. No. (b) Express Charge Terms C&I Annexed as Part 2 (c) Release D There is no Part 2 of this instrument A selection of (a) includes any additional or modified terms referred to in Item 7 or in a schedule annexed to this instrument. If (c) is selected, the charge described in Item 3 is released or discharged as a charge on the land described in Item 2. * 5. TRANSFEROR(S):*
PRSC LAND DEVELOPMENTSLTD., Inc. No. 757323
0606890 B.C. LTD., Inc. No. 606890, as to priority Page 60 of 77 Status: Registered Doc#: BB1318856 RCVD: ROST: �
GENERAL INSTRUMENT-PART l Page 3 of 12 Pages
8. EXECUTION(S): **This instrument creates, assigns, modifies, enlarges, discharges or governs th, priority of the interest(s) described in Item 3 and the Transferor(s)and every other signatory agreeto b, bound by this instrument, and acknowledge(s) receipt of a true copy of the filedstandard charge terms, i any.
Officer Signature(s) Execution Date Party'sSignature(s) Y M D PRSC Land Developments Ltd. by it's authorized signatory(ies):
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MILDA---tff&�46 KAREN-BYNG BARRISTER & SOLICITOR # I 03 - 7020 DUNCAN STREET ---- f()'1VELL RIVER, BC V8A IV9
AS TO ALL SIGNATURES
OFFICER CERTIFICATION: Your signature constitutes a representation that you are a solicitor, notary public or other person authorized by the Evidence A, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 124, to take affidavits foruse in British Columbia and certifies the matters set out in Part 5 of the Land Title Act they pertain to the execution of this instrument. • If space insufficient, enter "SEE SCHEDULE" and attach schedule in Form E. •• If space insufficient,continue executions on additional page(s) in Form D.
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LAND TITLE ACT FORMD
EXECUTIONS CONTINUED Page 3 of9 Pa
EXECUTION(S): Execution Date OfficerSignature(s): M D Transferee's Signature(s ): CITY OF POWELL RIVER, 10 /0 ,, by its authorizedsignatory(ies):
Marie Claxton CMC, City Clerk Commissioner fortalcing Affidavits 6910 DuncanStreet Powell RiverBC VSA I Vt . ' (41, fr, bt>M_�lltlf1'(1S../
OFFICER CERTIFICATION: Yoursignature constitutes a representation that you are a solicitor, notary public or other person authorized 1 the Evidence Act, RS.B.C. 1996, c. 124, to take affidavits foruse in British Columbia and certifiesPage the 62 matte of 77 set out in Part 5 of the Land Title Act as they pertain to the execution of this instrument. Status: Registered Doc#: 881318856 RCVD: RQST: �
LAND TITLE ACT FORMD
EXECUTIONS CONTINUED Page 5 of 12 Page
EXECUTION(S): Execution Date OfficerSignature(s): M D Party'sSignature(s):
AS TO PRIORITY \0 06 ()!)
DAVID L. A DERLEY Barrister Solicitor 2nd Floor, 3600 Lysander Lane Richmond, B.C. V7B 1C3
AS TO BOTHSIONA TURES
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TERMS OF INSTRUMENT- PART 2
STATUTORY RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN:
PRSC LANDDEVELOPMENTS LTD. 201A - 7373 Duncan Street Powell River, BC V8A 1 W6
(the "Grantor")
AND:
CITY OF POWELL RIVER, a city incorporated under the Local GovernmentAct, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 290 having its place of business at 6910 Duncan Street Powell River, BC V8A 1V 4
(the "Grantee")
AND:
0606890 B.C. LTD. 2nd Floor 3600Lysander Lane Richmond, BC V7B 1 C3
(the "Chargeholder")
WHEREAS:
A. The Grantor is the registered owner in fee simple of the lands located in Powell River, Britis Columbia legally described as:
PID 026-685-591 Lot A District Lot 450 Group 1 NWD Plan BCP23887 except: pru subdivided by Plan BCP42255
(the "Land")
B. A right-of-way over a portion of the Land is required to allow both public and emergency acces and egress over the Land.
C. Since it is in the public interest that the right-of-way hereby granted be maintained, the Granto has agreed to grant to the Grantee a right-of-way, pursuant to section 218 of the Land Title Aci which right-of-way is necessary for the operation and maintenance of the undertakingPage 64 of 77th· Grantee. Status: Registered Doc#: BB1318856 RCVD: RQST: �
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THE GRANTOR DOES HEREBY: l. Grant, convey, confirm and transfer, in perpetuity, to the Grantee, for themselves and for the employees, licensees, agents and invitees, the full, free and uninterrupted right, license, libert: privilege, permission and right-of-way, with or without animals, vehicles or machinery, to pai over that portion of the Lands shown outlined in heavy black line containing 0.210 ha o Reference Plan BCP 4 7 9 6 2 , completed by Fred Emery, B.C.L.S., on November! 2009, a reduced copy of which is attached hereto as Schedule A and forming a part of th Agreement (the "Right-of-Way) for the purpose of public and emergency access to and egrei over the Land and for the purpose of the maintenance of the Right-of-Way.
THE GRANTOR HEREBY COVENANTS TO AND AGREES WITH THEGRANTEE, as followi
2. The Grantor shall not:
(a) do or permit or omit anything on the Land or the Right-of-Way that would interfere wi1 the use of the Right-of-Way as authorized by this Agreementor that would interfere witl damage or compromise public access to or egress over the Land; or
(b) permit any other person to erect, place, install or maintain or permit any other person t erect, place, install or maintain any building, structure, fence, retaining wall or simili structureon, over or under any portion of the Right-of-Way.
3. The Grantor will from time to time and at all times upon every reasonable request and at the co: of the Grantor do and execute or cause to be made, done or executed all such further and otht lawful acts, deeds, things, devices, conveyances and assurances in law whatsoever for the bettt assuring unto the Grantee of the rights hereby granted.
4. The Right-of-Way granted pursuant to this Agreement shall not be released or discharged withm the written consent of the Grantee, which consent may be refused if discharge of this Agreeme1 is not in the best interest of the public as determined in the sole discretion of the Grantee.
THE PARTIES EACH HEREBY COVENANT TO AND AGREE WITH THE OTHER, as follows 5. To notify the other in the event of any circumstances which might materially impair the securit or condition of the Right-of-Way.
6. The costs of road maintenance and repair on the Right-of-Way shall be borneby the Grantee.
7. To each indemnify and save harmless the other against all losses, damages, costs and expense: including fees of solicitors and other professional advisors, arising out of the exercise of righ1 under this Agreement or any breach_violation or non-performance or any term, conditi01 covenant or other provision of this Agreement.
8. The covenants herein contained shall be covenants running with the land and none of th covenants herein contained shall be personal or binding upon the parties hereto,Page save and65 ofexce1 77 during the Grantor's seisin or ownership of any interest in the Land and with respect only to th, oortion of the Land of which the Grantor shall be seised or in which the Grantor shall have a Status: Registered Doc#: BB1318856 RCVD: RQST: �
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9. Notwithstanding anything contained herein, a party shall not be liable under any of the covenan and agreements contained herein where such liability arises by reason of an act or omissic occurring after the party ceases to have any further interest in the Lands.
10. This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and the respective heirs, administrators, executors, successors and permitted assigns as the case may l and wherever the singular or masculine is used, it shall be construed as if the plural or tl feminine or neuter, as the case may be, had been used, where the parties or the context hereto ! require.
11. This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties concerning its subject and th Agreement supercedes and terminates all other agreements, understandings and promise concerningits subject.
12. A waiver of any breach of this Agreement is binding only if given in an instrument executed t the party giving the waiver and only if the waiver is an express waiver of the breach in questio1 A waiver of a breach of this Agreement operates to waive only the breach in respect of which has expressly been given.
13. If any term of this Agreementis held to be invalid or unenforceable by a courthaving jurisdictic to so determine, that terms is to be considered to have been severed from the rest of th Agreement and the rest of this Agreement remains in force unaffected by that holding or by tt severance of that term.
As evidence of their agreement to the above terms, the Grantee and Grantor and the City have execute and delivered this Agreement under seal by executing the Land Title Act Form C to which th Agreement is attached and which formsa part of this Agreement.
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CONSENT ANDPRIORITY AGREEMENT
GIVEN THAT 0606890B.C. LTD. (the "Chargeholder") is the holder of a Mortgage and Assignment 1 Rents registered against the lands legally described (the "Lands") in the right-of-way to which th Agreement is attached (the "right-of-way"), which charge is registered in the New Westminster Lar Title Officeunder instrument numbers CA264094 and CA264095 (the "Charge"),
This Consent and Priority Agreement is evidence that in consideration of payment to it of $1.00 by tl transferee described in item 6 of Part 1 of the Form C to which this Agreement is attached (tl ''Transferee"), the Chargeholder agrees with the Transfereeas follows:
1. The Chargeholder consents to the granting and registration of the right-of-way and tl Chargeholder agrees that the right-of-way binds its interest in and to the Lands.
2. The Chargeholder grants to the Transfereepriority for the right-of-way over the Chargeholder right, title and interest in and to the Lands and the Chargeholder postpones the Charges, and all of i right, title and interest thereunder, to the right-of-way as if the right-of-way had been executed, deliven: and registered prior to the execution, delivery and registration of the Charges.
As evidence of its agreement with the Covenantee to be bound by this Consent and Priority Agreement, 1 a contract and as a deed executed and delivered under seal, the Chargeholder has executed and delivere this Agreement by executing Part 1 of the LandTitle Act Form C to which this Agreement is attached an which formspart of this Agreement.
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Administrative Services Department Item Action(s) Required Update/ Activity/ Notes Status 1. Committee of the Whole, Late Items for October 19, 2017 Council Meeting: Done October 17 referrals direct to prepare a motion, such that Council will submit an Expression of Interest to the New Affordable Housing Funding Options Program to BC Housing by the October 27 deadline; First Aid Room Report; and Airport Landfill Funding; Items referred to November 2 Council meeting: Former Barge Facility Building Removal Tender Award Report; 2. Inn at Westview Remedial Action Requirement Issued. Oct 26: Report from staff Active forthcoming. 3. Letter regarding Nomination for Direction to provide a letter from the Mayor to the owners in Oct 12: draft prepared, to be Active Annual Beautification Award recognition and appreciation signed an sent no later than Oct 17 Done 4. Letter from Graham Cocksedge Direction that staff to respond to this letter and others related Oct 12: on hold pending Active re: Lot 450 Land and Timber to the same topic by Feb 17. (Feb 14 COTW) completion of research, direction and resource availability 5. Vacant Building Bylaw Prepare Preliminary Report (Oct. 18, 2016) Oct 12: project initiated and Active Staff to reference Kelowna bylaw as part of review (Feb 28 moving forward. Anticipate report COTW) coming forward in December. Supplemental direction to make a priority project, and increase scope to include vacant lots, unsightly premise and inclusion of ticketing authority for violations. (Aug 15, 2017 COTW) 6. BearSmart Community Prepare Options Report on becoming a Bear Smart Oct 4: Bear Smart Community Staff Active Community, in cooperation with WildsafeBC Coordinator. (Sep. (Provincial and Local) holding a 13, 2016) workshop on October 12. Supplemental direction to include amendment to the Garbage Bylaw re: not putting garbage out before 7 a.m. (Aug 15, 2017 COTW) Page 69 of 77 Chief Administrative Officer Item Action(s) Required (Date Added) Update/ Activity/ Notes Status 7. Excessive Speed Limits on Roads Request that Mayor Formosa and Councillor Hathaway to Active near the Westview Ferry Terminal Follow Up Action List: Updated October 26, 2017 Page 2 of 9
followup with RCMP regarding: enforcement of speed limits in this area, and working with Ms. Welp and other volunteers regarding use of the Speed Sign. Note: this item relates to action under Infrastructure Services. (Oct 3 COTW) 8. Zero Waste Corporate Policy Staff directed to work with the “Let’s Talk Trash Team” to Oct 3: Let’s Talk Trash Team Active develop strategies that promote and implement zero waste working with Recreation Complex efforts at City events and at all civic facilities, including the Staff; additional meetings with CAO Recreation Centre. (Feb 14 COTW) and other staff will occur in 2018, Direction to also consider a policy on zero waste projects (such preferably earlier. as building renovations). Bring to a future Committee of the Whole meeting. (Mar 14 COTW) 9. Residential Energy Efficiency Prepare a report on the feasibility of implementing a program Apr 4: C. Leishman reported that Active Upgrades through Local to help residents pay for energy efficiency upgrades to homes Dist of Saanich is implementing a Improvement Charges using Local Improvement Charges. pilot project that can operate without changes to legislation, and will be following up on their efforts. Jun 13: Council advised that research to date indicates independent municipal legislative action may be possible but access to MFA borrowing remains an outstanding issue 10. Regional Social Advisory Draft Terms of Reference (Aug. 18, 2016) May 5: contractor selected Active Committee New direction; Draft Terms of Reference for a region-wide May 11: agreement being finalized approach in cooperation with TN and PRRD (Nov 1, 2016 Jun 7: 3 CAOs met with VCHA to COTW) confirm direction to Contractor. Contractor leading workshop with Affordable housing Working Group on 27 Jun Oct 24: Social Planning Program final report received 16 October Page 70 of 77 and under review by three CAOs 11. Municipal Response to Truth and Develop actions for approval by Council to implement the calls Jan 26: Waiting for resources to be Active Reconciliation Report to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Committee Final freed up before work can be Report that explicitly recognize the role of municipal started. Follow Up Action List: Updated October 26, 2017 Page 3 of 9
government. Note: Item #47 in the report requires a greater Oct 17: Upcoming reconciliation level of detail (Jul 7, 2016 Council) sessions being held in November; these will inform the report.
Financial Services Department Item Action(s) Required Update/ Activity/ Notes Status 12. Preparation for 2018 Budget CFO to bring matter of community forest funding and major Aug 24: Report to Aug 31 Finance Active industry taxation to Finance meeting in late August (July 20, Committee Meeting Done Council) 13. City Lease Rates Review existing rates and prepare options report. (Apr 28, Oct 4: Project being contracted out. Pending 2016 FC ) Active 14. Social Procurement Policy Prepare report & draft policy (Feb 4, 2016) Oct 4: Staff are reviewing the Pending Prepare draft social procurement policy request confirmed activities and progress of the (Nov 1, 2016) “Vancouver Island Social Prepare a report to address social procurement (July 18 Procurement Committee” COTW) addressing this matter.
Fire and Emergency Services Item Action(s) Required Update/ Activity/ Notes Status 15. Wood Stove Exchange Program Investigate feasibility, including costs to municipality, intake Oct 3: project referred back to Active dates and experiences in other communities. (Nov 17, 2015) Director of Fire and Emergency Services for action. Oct 26: No update provided at time of agenda publication.
Infrastructure Services (includes Engineering, Operational Services, Transit and Wharf) Item Action(s) Required Update/ Activity/ Notes Status 16. Excessive Speed Limits on Roads Direction to: Oct 12: No update provided at time Unassigned near the Westview Ferry Terminal review the speed limits of the roads in the area with of agenda publication. consideration of reducing the speed limit to 30 km/hr; Oct 26: No update provided at time consider other ways to reduce traffic speeds, and of agenda publication.
Page 71 of 77 consider enforcement options related to parking and blocking of driveways and streets; Note: this item relates to action under CAO. (Oct 3 COTW) 17. Letter regarding use of LED Staff to respond to writer and send a letter to BC Hydro on the Oct 12: No update provided at time Active Lighting from Wildwood issues raised. of agenda publication Follow Up Action List: Updated October 26, 2017 Page 4 of 9
Ratepayers Oct 26: No update provided at time of agenda publication. 18. UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund Direction to submit application: discussed at May 16 COTW Submitted: Awaiting a response Active Grant Applications and decided at May 18 Council Oct 12: No update provided at time of agenda publication Oct 26: No update provided at time of agenda publication. 19. Speed Reductions Letter Direction to write letter to MOTI requesting the speed limit be Feb 23: letter forthcoming Active reduced to 30 km/hr on Marine Ave between Alberni and Notification provided to MOTI Duncan Streets. (Jan 31 COTW) Oct 12: No update provided at time of agenda publication Oct 26: No update provided at time of agenda publication. 20. Traffic Bylaw 2412, 2016 Prepare report and amendments to Traffic Bylaw 2412, Oct 12: Departmental inputs Active 2016 as proposed in January 19 report, along with occurring, fines and enforceability inclusion of truck route map. (Jan 19, 2016) of regulations under review. Direction to include a default speed limit of 40 km/hr in Oct 26: No update provided at time areas where no other limit is posted. (Jan 31 COTW) of agenda publication. Staff requested to include parking options in relation to Larch Ave matter raised at Feb 19, 2015 Council meeting (Feb 28) 21. Dynamic Modelling Prepare report on dynamic modelling and how it will impact Nov 9: Flow monitoring underway Active inflow and infiltration mitigation. (Dec 3, 2015 COTW) to be completed in mid 2017. Oct 12: No update provided at time of agenda publication Oct 26: No update provided at time of agenda publication. 22. Garbage Truck Replacement Direction to purchase two split bin automated lift arm trucks Aug 15: Trucks purchased, waiting Active Purchases (Sep 15, 2016 Council) for delivery Oct 12: No update provided at time of agenda publication. Oct 17: new trucks have started on routes along with the organics trial, Page 72 of 77 which includes approximately 400 households. 23. Installation of Washroom Install signage direction to washrooms (July 4 COTW) Oct 12: No update provided at time Pending Directional Sign - South Harbour Supplemental direction to indicate South Harbour. (Aug 15, of agenda publication. Follow Up Action List: Updated October 26, 2017 Page 5 of 9
2017 COTW) Oct 26: No update provided at time of agenda publication. 24. Solar Energy Production Feasibility Prepare report assessing solar energy production feasibility at Nov 9: To be prepared in Pending Recreation Complex, Willingdon Beach Pavilion and Library conjunction with airport solar (Aug 30, 2016 COTW) feasibility study in 2017. Jan 26: Contract awarded; study to be started shortly with completion by July 2017. July 4 COTW: draft report has been prepared and is being reviewed with the consultant Oct 12: No update provided at time of agenda publication Oct 17: Draft Solar Energy Production Feasibility study to be forwarded to the Sustainability Committee for review and comment to Council Oct 26: No further update provided at time of agenda publication.
Parks, Recreation and Culture Department Item Action(s) Required Update/ Activity/ Notes Status 25. Invasive Plant Management Plan Prepare a report to develop a five-year invasive plant Oct 18: item moved from 2019 and Unassigned management plan, along with associated costs, in beyond work program to 2018 work collaboration with the Coastal BC Invasive Plant Committee. program. (Aug 18, 2015 COTW) Oct 26: No further update provided at time of agenda publication. Item was confirmed as a priority at the Oct 18 COTW. 26. Dog Parks Report Direction to (Sept 5 COTW): Oct 12: No update provided at time Active prepare draft amendments to the Animal Control Bylaw to of agenda publication. address issues related to not cleaning up after animals, Oct 26: No update provided at time dogs digging holes on sports fields, aggressive animals, of agenda publication.
Page 73 of 77 community outreach, communication, enforcement options and so on; prepare a report regarding additional off leash dog parks, beaches and trail systems, including commenting on Follow Up Action List: Updated October 26, 2017 Page 6 of 9
shelters, shading, potable water, parking and washroom facilities. 27. Community Leaders’ Dialogue on Prepare a report on implementation of items identified in the Aug 25: Revised schedule to be Active Aging in Powell River document that can be readily achieved. updated by the end of September 2017. Oct 12: No update provided at time of agenda publication Oct 26: No update provided at time of agenda publication. 28. Letter from Laura Kissick, Direction to prepare a report regarding wheelchair and walker Oct 12: No update provided at time Active regarding making Willingdon friendly access at Willingdon Beach. (Aug 15, 2017 COTW) of agenda publication Beach wheelchair and walker Note: the focus is limited to the logger sports area and not a Oct 26: No update provided at time friendly full area study, at this time (Sept 21 COTW) of agenda publication. 29. Recreation Complex Fee Schedule Direction to include amendment to the bylaw in November Sept 29: report and amendment Pending - Family Passes 2017 such that the disparity with family pass rates between bylaws to be provided in Autumn. two parents with one child, and the cost for a single parent Oct 26: No update provided at time with one child is corrected. (Aug 15, 2017 COTW) of agenda publication.
Planning Services (includes Building Inspection and Business Licensing) Item Action(s) Required Update/ Activity/ Notes Status 30. Tree Protection Bylaw Review Tree Protection Bylaw Review with scope to include: maximum Oct 26: No update provided at time Unassigned height of trees and protection of viewscapes; addressing of agenda publication. concerns raised by delegate Trish Barnsley at the Jun 13 COTW meeting; and that amendments to the bylaw be more equitable, flexible and in keeping with other jurisdictions that regulate tree cutting. (Oct 18, COTW; Note this item was on previous Action Lists) 31. DVP 206 - 5551 Park Avenue Direction to proceed with notice and forward to report to Oct 24: Notice sent. Issuance Active (minimum lot width) Council with submissions after close of notification period. consideration scheduled for Nov 2 (Oct 17 COTW) Council meeting. 32. Rezoning Penticton Trails Area to Prepare draft amendments to the SOCP and Zoning bylaws Apr 18: revised direction Unassigned Parks Use such that the city-owned land bound by Penticton Street, May 11: task to be completed in Mackenzie Avenue and Teakerne Street, up to the proposed collaboration with PRC Dept. Page 74 of 77 Manson Avenue extension be changed to park use. (Apr 18, July 18 COTW: Direction to staff to COTW) consider this item more urgent Oct 12: No update provided at time of agenda publication Follow Up Action List: Updated October 26, 2017 Page 7 of 9
Oct 26: No update provided at time of agenda publication. 33. Carriage Houses – Accessory Amendment Bylaws: Oct 5: 2nd readings given to Active Dwelling Units on Residential Lots 2476, Zoning amendment bylaws; 2477, SOCP Oct 12: Bylaws moving forward to 2478, Delegation public hearing Oct 26: OCP and Zoning amendment Bylaws scheduled for Nov 2 public hearding. 34. Affordable Housing Options Identify key City-owned properties that could potentially be Project dependent upon availability Active provided to not-for-profit housing providers to construct new of staff to be freed up from other affordable housing buildings. (Dec 13 COTW) work. Jun 30: meetings being arranged with stakeholders and ratepayers. Oct 12: No update provided at time of agenda publication Oct 26: No update provided at time of agenda publication. 35. Former Barge Terminal Feb 14, 2017 COTW: Staff directed to hold an open August 10: Staff reviewing results of Active house/design event for the former barge ramp facility pop up engagement process with redevelopment. consultant Oct 12: No update provided at time of agenda publication Oct 26: No update provided at time of agenda publication. 36. Airbnbs and B&Bs Direction to prepare a report that may regulate short-term Oct 12: No update provided at time Active rentals, including Airbnbs; report shall include public of agenda publication engagement process options. (Aug 15, 2017 COTW) Oct 26: No update provided at time of agenda publication. Direction to raise this as a higher priority item; many other communities are engaged in this work and staff could consider retaining consultants to assist with the project. (Oct 3 COTW)
Page 75 of 77 37. Townsite Heritage Conservation Prepare options report recommending ways implement SOCP Nov 9: Action to be initiated when Active guiding principles for Townsite. (May 3, 2016 COTW) higher priority items or time sensitive development applications Direction to raise this as a higher priority item. (Oct 3 COTW) completed or when additional Follow Up Action List: Updated October 26, 2017 Page 8 of 9
staffing is available Oct 12: No update provided at time of agenda publication Oct 26: No update provided at time of agenda publication. 38. Steep Slope Bylaw Prepare an options report to address areas with slopes greater Nov 9: Action to be initiated when Pending than 30%, including consideration of a development permit higher priority items or time area. (Dec 1, 2015 COTW) sensitive development applications completed or when additional staffing is available Oct 12: No update provided at time of agenda publication Oct 26: No update provided at time of agenda publication. 39. ALC Inclusion Proposal Prepare options report for an ALC inclusion application for 30 Apr 18: further work pending Active acres of Airport Land Reserve. (Sep 29, 2015) completion of soil capacity analysis July 18 COTW: Direction to staff to Direction to raise this as a higher priority item. (Oct 3 COTW) consider this item more urgent Oct 12: No update provided at time of agenda publication Oct 26: No update provided at time of agenda publication.
Topics and Information Items for Future Reference Item Description Follow Up 40. Upper Nootka Street Direction that the Municipal Directors keep Council apprised of Regional District discussions. TBD Improvements (Aug 15, 2017 COTW) 41. AVICC/UBCM Resolutions Topics identified for possible AVICC/UBCM resolutions: LED Lighting (Jun 13 COTW) June 2018 42. Future Agenda Items The following are referred to future meetings dates: Placeholder Proclamation declaring December 11, 2017 ‘A Day For Our Common Future’ (Jan 19 COTW) December Council Council member appointment to the Regional Public Transportation Service Exploration October Council Working Group to return to a Council meeting following the C3 Forum meeting in September Page 76 of 77 43. Sustainability Committee Work The following were referred to the Sustainability Committee for recommendations: Information Program Topics Options to enhance public transportation and transit (Apr 4 COTW) Oct 17: Draft Solar Energy Production Feasibility study to be forwarded to the Sustainability Committee for review and comment to Council Follow Up Action List: Updated October 26, 2017 Page 9 of 9
44. Future Strategic Planning Items for consideration: Late 2017 Session Renovations to Dwight Hall (Jan 12, FC) Renovations to City Hall (Jan 12, FC) Zero Waste (Mar 14, COTW) Options to enhance public transportation and transit (Apr 4, COTW) Strategic Planning session scheduled for January 2018 45. 2018 Financial Plan Process The following were identified throughout the year for consideration in the 5 Year Financial Plan 2018 Budget process: Process Wood Stove Exchange Program (Jul 19, 2015; topic with the Sustainability Committee); New Fire Hall (design in 2017; possible 2018 budget requirements); North and South Extensions to Seawalk (pre-design in 2017; possible 2018 budget requirements); Use of ‘Citizen Budget’ as part of consultation process; 46. 2019 and Beyond Items Identified as Possible, Future Projects and Tasks: Council Policy 230 - Civic Facilities Naming Animal Control Bylaw Invasive Plant Management Plan City Wellness Program Email dated Jan 7, 2017 from Paul Gravette, Smoking Regulation Bylaw 2232, 2009 regarding Support for the Proposed Heritage Tax Free Parking at PR Hospital Credit PR Wellness Challenge Endorsement Planning Committee Affordable Housing Reserve Fund Proposed Timberlane Estates Zoning Amendment Improve Pedestrian Access from Putters Mini- on Hemlock Street Golf to Marine Avenue Grief Point/ Westview Neighbourhood Installation of Washroom Directional Sign - South Development Permit Area Harbour Bylaw Amendments to Regulate Marijuana Review of Infrastructure Design and Construction Dispensaries Bylaw Community Amenity Contribution Bylaw Crosswalk near Tofino Street and Joyce Avenue Development and Subdivision Fees and Charges Solar Energy Production Feasibility Lieutenant-Governor Request to Amend Section Curbside Solid Waste Implementation Plan 21 Boundaries Single-use Plastic Bags 4315 Marine Ave Page 77 of