REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, October 8, 2020 ZOOM / Conference Room - 9848 Aberdeen Road Coldstream, BC 6:00 p.m. REGULAR AGENDA A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 1. That in accordance with the Order of the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Emergency Program Act, Ministerial Order No. M192 section 8(1), a board or a board committee established under section 218 [appointment of select and standing committees] of the Local Government Act may conduct all or part of a meeting of the board, board committee or body by means of electronic or other communication facilities; and further, That in accordance with Ministerial Order No. M192 section 8(2) a member of a board or board committee who participates in a meeting by means of electronic or other communication facilities under this section is deemed to be present at the meeting. B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee - October 8, 2020 (Opportunity for Introduction of Late Items) (Opportunity for Introduction of Late Items - In Camera) RECOMMENDATION 1 That the Agenda of the October 8, 2020 regular meeting of the Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee be approved as presented. C. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1. Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee - September 3, 2020 RECOMMENDATION 2 Page 5 - 9 That the Minutes of the September 3, 2020 regular meeting of the Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee be adopted as circulated. Page 1 of 57 Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee Agenda October 8, 2020 D. DELEGATIONS 1. Okanagan Bioregion Food Systems Project Update Kristi Tatebe, Research Associate, Institute for Sustainable Food Systems, Kwantlen Polytechnic University • Project Update – Summer 2020 • PowerPoint Presentation Page 10 - 26 E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Institute for Sustainable Food Systems At the September 3, 2020 Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting. Director Shatzko gave an overview regarding the opportunity to partner with Kwantlen Polytechnic University to create a sustainable agriculture education facility within the North Okanagan. The Committee discussed possible partnerships with local sustainable farmers and questioned if small scale forestry could also be considered. The Regional Planning Projects Manager asked the Committee for feedback on what programs, skills and training are required in the region and to forward on their feedback so it can be considered during the feasibility study. 2. Agricultural Land Commission Application LODGED INN LTD. c/o LING-ALLEN, P., [File No. 20-0773-C-ALR] 5657 Malim Road, Electoral Area "C" • Verbal update from the Regional Planning Projects Manager F. NOTICE OF MOTION Page 2 of 57 Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee Agenda October 8, 2020 G. NEW BUSINESS 1. Agricultural Land Commission Application MOYLE, W. & D., [File No. 20-1056-C-ALR] 5686 Malim Road, Electoral Area "C" • Agricultural Land Commission Application Introduction of Agricultural Land Commission Application by Planning Staff FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT 1. Is the proposal good for agriculture? 2. What is the effect of the proposal on adjacent ALR properties and surrounding agricultural production? 3. Where appropriate, are there alternatives to the proposal? 4. Identify any issues relating to the protection of the ALR land specific to the application, including the use of appropriate buffering techniques aimed at enhancing land use compatibility. Page 27 - 35 2. Upcoming Changes to Meat Regulations • Ministry of Agriculture Information Bulletin dated September 14, 2020 • Ministry of Agriculture Intentions Paper: Rural Slaughter Modernization FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION Page 36 - 50 3. Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch – Temporary Expanded Service Area Extension • Policy Directive No. 20-26 FOR INFORMATION Page 51 - 53 4. REACH Agricultural Accelerator Pilot Program • REACH Agricultural Accelerator Pilot Program Information Document FOR INFORMATION Page 54 - 57 Page 3 of 57 Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee Agenda October 8, 2020 H. REPORTS I. RESOLUTION TO GO IN CAMERA J. ADJOURNMENT Page 4 of 57 Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING September 3, 2020 ZOOM / Conference Room - 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC 6:00 p.m. REGULAR MINUTES Members: D. Lapierre Agricultural Producer Chair T. Boeve Agricultural Producer (electronic) Vice Chair Director R. Fairbairn Electoral Area "D" Director H. Cameron Electoral Area “E" (electronic) Director D. Delisle Electoral Area "F" Director S. Fowler City of Armstrong (electronic) Director D. Nahal City of Vernon (electronic) Director B. Schreiner City of Enderby (electronic) Councillor G. Popoff Township of Spallumcheen I. Eggen Agricultural Producer P. Wendt Agricultural Producer M. Witt Agricultural Producer (electronic) J. Pilon Member at Large (electronic) *L. French Member at Large (electronic) T. Frisk Member at Large (electronic) Staff: R. Smailes General Manager, Planning and Building L. Frank Regional Planning Projects Manager D. Kimberley Executive Assistant, Planning and Building Also *Director A. Shatzko Electoral Area "C" (electronic) Present: Public *Denotes presence for part of the meeting CALL MEETING TO ORDER That in accordance with the Order of the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Emergency Program Act, Ministerial Order No. M192 section 8(1), a board or a board committee established under section 218 [appointment of select and standing committees] of the Local Government Act may conduct all or part of a meeting of the board, board committee or body by means of electronic or other communication facilities; and further, Page 1 of 5 Page 5 of 57 Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee - Regular September 3, 2020 That in accordance with Ministerial Order No. M192 section 8(2) a member of a board or board committee who participates in a meeting by means of electronic or other communication facilities under this section is deemed to be present at the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. The Chair introduced Lindsay Benbow, North Okanagan Regional Agrologist. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee - September 3, 2020 Moved and seconded That the Agenda of the September 3, 2020 regular meeting of the Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee be approved with the following addition: • Item D.2 - Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Institute for Sustainable Food Systems CARRIED ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee - July 8, 2020 Moved and seconded That the Minutes of the July 8, 2020 regular meeting of the Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee be adopted as circulated. CARRIED DELEGATIONS Letter of Support Request - Okanagan Feed Mill Group Jon Couch and Paul Wendt Jon Couch gave an overview of the Okanagan Feed Mill Group and requested a letter of support from the Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee. Moved and seconded That it be recommended to the Board of Directors, a letter of support be provided to the Okanagan Feed Mill Group for the development of a feed mill on ALR land within the North Okanagan. CARRIED Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Institute for Sustainable Food Systems Director Shatzko gave an overview regarding the opportunity to partner with Kwantlen Polytechnic University to create a sustainable agriculture education facility within the North Okanagan. The Committee discussed possible partnerships with local sustainable farmers and questioned if small scale forestry could also be considered. The Regional Planning Projects Manager asked the Committee for feedback on what programs, skills and training are required in the region and to forward on their feedback so it can be considered during the feasibility study. NEW BUSINESS Page 2 of 5 Page 6 of 57 Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee - Regular September 3, 2020 Agricultural Land Commission Application MAZU, G. & T., [File No. 20-0721-D-ALR] 1562 Trinity Valley Road, Electoral Area "D" The General Manager, Planning and Building introduced the Agricultural Land Commission Application. The Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee provided the following comments: • Compassionate decision to let the parents stay at home. • Good for agriculture, family wants to continue farming. • Can build outside the ALR but due to topography and lay of the land this is not feasible. Moved and seconded That the Agricultural Land Commission application of G. & T. Mazu for the property located at 1562 Trinity Valley Road, Electoral Area "D" for approval of a third residence for family be supported and that the application be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission. CARRIED Agricultural Land Commission Application LODGED INN LTD. c/o LING-ALLEN, P., [File No. 20-0773-C-ALR] 5657 Malim Road, Electoral Area "C" The General Manager, Planning and Building introduced the Agricultural Land Commission Application. The Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee provided the following comments: • Questions were raised if Pilates studio is considered home occupation use. • February to November seems like a long time for farm help in an orchard, is it necessary? • Agri-tourism building could be repurposed for farm help. Moved and seconded That the Agricultural Land Commission application of Lodged Inn Ltd. c/o P. Ling-Allen for the property located at 5657 Malim Road,