Oliver public meetings in 2023

Sister City Advisory Committee

The Sister City Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and prior minutes, then discuss the 2024 Bandai visit and a 30th Anniversary Memorial Magazine, based on a Corporate Officer's report. The meeting includes a public question period. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond adoption items.

• Adoption of agenda and Sep 28, 2023 minutes
• Discussion of 2024 Bandai visit
• Discussion of 30th Anniversary Memorial Magazine
• Public question period

Special Open Council Meeting

This is a special open council meeting with one substantive item: a draft five-year capital plan for 2024-2028, presented with a Chief Financial Officer's report. The council will discuss the draft capital plan and capital budget projects. Public question period follows the discussion.

• Draft Five-Year Capital Plan (2024-2028) review
• Capital Budget Projects document for 2024-2028
• Chief Financial Officer's report attached

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a Parks and Recreation Management Agreement between the RDOS and the Town of Oliver. The meeting also includes an update from the FireSmart Coordinator.

• FireSmart Coordinator Update
• Parks and Recreation Management Agreement - RDOS and Town of Oliver
• Joint Recreational Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting several bylaws, including amendments to water regulation, water parcel tax, sewer user rates, sewer parcel tax, and zoning for two properties. A temporary use permit for 5966 Sawmill Road and grant-in-aid requests from the Oliver Food Bank and Penticton and Area Access Society are also on the agenda.

• Adoption of Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1351.13 and Water Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw 1414.01
• Adoption of Sewer User Rates Amendment Bylaw 1331.10 and Sewer Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw 1360.07
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.31 for 591 Church Avenue and 586 School Avenue
• Temporary Use Permit for 5966 Sawmill Road
• Grant-in-aid requests from Oliver Food Bank and Penticton and Area Access Society

Airport Advisory Committee

The Oliver Airport Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the location for future hangar construction, based on a Director of Operations report and attached proposals. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of the agenda and minutes from the September 25, 2023 meeting, plus a public question period.

• Discussion of location for future hangar construction
• Review of Nehring Proposed Hangars proposal
• Review of OK Containers Hanger proposal
• Adoption of September 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Special Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver's Special Open Council meeting will consider first, second, and third readings of bylaws setting 2024 water and sewer rates, including amendments to water regulation, water parcel tax, sewer parcel tax, and sewer user rates. A public question period will follow the business items.

• 2024 Water Rate Bylaws for first, second, and third reading
• 1351.13 Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw
• 1414.01 Water Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw
• 2024 Sewer Rate Bylaws for first, second, and third reading
• 1360.07 Sewer Parcel Tax Amendment and 1331.10 Sewer User Rates Amendment Bylaws

Special Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver's Special Open Council meeting on November 21, 2023, will discuss and potentially decide on the 2024 Water and Sewer Rate Review, based on a Chief Financial Officer's report. The agenda also includes standard procedural items and a public question period.

• 2024 Water and Sewer Rate Review (with CFO report and rate schedule attached)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Oliver Town Council will discuss several funding and policy items, including a funding request for the Secrest Hill Agricultural Farmworkers Campground, a proposed lease for two 2-bay hangars at the airport, and grant opportunities under Vision Zero BC and the BC Air Access Program. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Oliver Curling Club on accessibility, a Section 57 notice on title for 6479 Park Drive, and amendments to the Sister City(ies) Policy and Terms of Reference.

• Secrest Hill Agricultural Farmworkers Campground funding request
• Proposed lease for two 2-bay hangars at the airport
• Vision Zero BC grant opportunity
• BC Air Access Program grant opportunity
• Section 57 notice on title for 6479 Park Drive

Special Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver's Special Open Council meeting on November 14, 2023, will consider a draft five-year infrastructure plan for water and sewer projects, as well as a review of water and sewer rates. The agenda includes a public question period for discussion of these items.

• Draft Five-Year Infrastructure Plan (2024-2028 Capital Plan)
• Water and Sewer Rate Review, including proposed rate changes
• Public question period for matters discussed during the meeting

Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee will discuss the 'What We Have Heard to Date' report on the Accessibility Plan, an update on the feedback mechanism, and potential grants related to accessibility and age-friendly initiatives. No decisions are recorded; the agenda is primarily for discussion and review.

• Review of 'What We Have Heard to Date' report on the Accessibility Plan
• Update on the feedback mechanism for accessibility issues
• Discussion of accessibility and age-friendly related grant opportunities

Special Open Council Meeting

This is a special open council meeting of Oliver, BC. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive presentations from Desert Sun Counselling on domestic violence, the Oliver and District Heritage Society on its 2024 museum and archives budget, and the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce on a project and budget request. The committee will also review a draft Council Code of Conduct policy and a project coordinator status report covering September 1 to October 15, 2023.

• Domestic violence presentation by Desert Sun Counselling and Resource Centre
• Oliver and District Heritage Society Museum and Archives 2024 budget presentation
• South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce budget request and project summary
• Council Code of Conduct policy draft for review
• Project coordinator status report for September 1 to October 15, 2023

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver's Regular Open Council Meeting on October 23, 2023, includes consent agenda items (minutes, building and fire reports), water quality reports, and several business items. Council will discuss the BC Active Transportation Grant Program, a TREEmendous Communities grant opportunity, a Snow and Ice Control Policy review, and a Grant in Aid request from the Oliver Food Bank. Committee reports and correspondence are also on the agenda.

• BC Active Transportation Grant Program discussion
• TREEmendous Communities Grant Opportunity
• Snow and Ice Control Policy review with maps
• Grant in Aid request – Oliver Food Bank
• Water Quality Summary Report for September 2023

Special Open Council Meeting

This is a special open council meeting with a single substantive item: first, second, and third reading of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment 1398.02, supported by a Chief Financial Officer's report. The meeting also includes a public question period. No other business is listed.

• First, second, and third reading of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment 1398.02
• Chief Financial Officer's report attached to the bylaw amendment

Committee of the Whole

The Oliver Committee of the Whole will consider updates to the Snow and Ice Control Policy, the 2023-2024 goose hunting season, and recommendations for flashing crosswalk signs. A delegation from the Student and Resident Doctor Program will also present.

• Snow and Ice Control Policy update with maps for roads and pathways
• 2023-2024 Goose Hunting Season report from Manager of Public Works
• Flashing Crosswalk sign location recommendations
• Student and Resident Doctor Program presentation by Dr. Robin Craven

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver's Regular Open Council meeting will consider two UBCM grant applications—one for disaster risk mitigation and another for volunteer fire department equipment and training—and a lease transfer from Northern Lights Helicopters Ltd. to W. F. Heli-Leasing Ltd. The agenda also includes adoption of prior meeting minutes, committee reports, and a presentation from the Oliver Ambassadors.

• UBCM Disaster Risk Mitigation Fund application
• UBCM Volunteer and Composite Fire Departments Equipment and Training Grant application
• Transfer of lease from Northern Lights Helicopters Ltd. to W. F. Heli-Leasing Ltd.
• Oliver Ambassadors presentation recognizing outgoing and 2023 ambassadors
• Adoption of September 11, 2023 Regular Open and Committee of the Whole meeting minutes

Sister City Advisory Committee

This meeting of the Oliver Sister City Advisory Committee appears to contain only procedural or administrative content. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed in the agenda text.

Airport Advisory Committee

The Oliver Airport Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the Airport Master Plan and potential locations for future hangar construction. Presentations are scheduled from Operations Economics Inc. representatives. The meeting includes adoption of prior minutes and a public question period.

• Presentation on Airport Master Plan by Rob Beynon and Jon Spalding of Operations Economics Inc.
• Discussion of locations for future hangar construction with a verbal update from the Director of Operations
• Adoption of minutes from the July 10, 2023 meeting

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver council is meeting to consider several items, including a BC Transit service update and potential expansion, adoption of a water regulation amendment bylaw, water capital budget amendments, and a transfer of a lease for 3 Bar Ranch Ltd. to Mark and Michelle Hemsley. Council will also receive reports on building permits, fire department activity, and water quality, and will discuss a notice of motion from Councillor Grice and a grant cancellation for the Station Street Plaza.

• BC Transit service update and potential expansion (MOU 2024-25 to 2026-27)
• Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1351.12 for adoption
• Water capital budget amendments
• Transfer of lease from 3 Bar Ranch Ltd. to Mark and Michelle Hemsley
• Station Street Plaza grant cancellation

Council rejected a proposal to use Growing Communities Fund money for pumphouse upgrades but approved other water budget transfers and irrigation shutdown dates. The meeting also included the adoption of an arena conversion bylaw and the initiation of an affordable housing strategic planning process.

• Denied $417,000 for Rockcliffe Domestic Pumphouse upgrades (0-7)
• Approved transfer of $63,000 from canal covering analysis to canal improvement projects
• Set irrigation turn-off for October 11, 2023, and canal cease diversion for October 30, 2023
• Adopted Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1351.12
• Consented to RDOS Oliver and District Arena Conversion and Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2942.01, 2023
• Directed staff to organize an Affordable Housing Strategic Planning Session
• Directed staff to cancel the Canada Community Revitalization Fund grant for Station Street Plaza
• Approved lease transfer of 3 Bar Ranch Ltd., Hangar #20 to Mark and Michelle Hemsley

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a Water Conservation and Staged Restrictions Bylaw (No. 1412) and receive a project coordinator status report covering July to September 1, 2023. They will also discuss 2024 committee appointments. The meeting includes adoption of prior minutes and a public question period.

• Water Conservation and Staged Restriction Bylaw 1412
• Project Coordinator Status Report July - September 1, 2023
• 2024 Committee Appointments
• Adoption of August 21, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

Council established the 2024 appointments and alternates for various regional, local, and advisory committees. Council also directed staff to update the Advisory Committee Policy and Terms of Reference. A proposed water conservation bylaw was referred back to staff for more information.

• Approved 2024 Committee Appointments for regional, library, heritage, airport, accessibility, school district, sister city, chamber of commerce, hospital liaison, respect network, insurance association, tourism, and immigration councils (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to review and update the Advisory Committee Policy and Terms of Reference (CARRIED)
• Referred Water Conservation and Staged Restrictions Bylaw 1412 back to staff for additional information (CARRIED)
• Received Project Coordinator Status Report July - September 1, 2023 for information (CARRIED)
• Adopted August 21, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed Water Conservation and Staged Restriction Bylaw 1412, a project coordinator status report, a notice of motion policy, a visit from the Mayor of Bandai, and a local transit service update. No final decisions are being made at this committee meeting; items are being discussed before potential action by council.

• Proposed Water Conservation and Staged Restriction Bylaw 1412 (draft version 5)
• Project Coordinator Status Report for July to August 15, 2023
• Notice of Motion Policy review
• Local Transit Service Update, including expansion MOU with RDOS Osoyoos for 2024-25 to 2026-27
• Visit information/discussion regarding Mayor of Bandai, Junichi Sato

The Committee of the Whole adopted a new Notice of Motion Policy. Council requested revisions to a proposed water conservation bylaw and sought more information regarding local transit services.

• Adopted the Notice of Motion Policy (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to bring back revised Water Conservation and Staged Restriction Bylaw 1412 on September 11, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Deferred Project Coordinator Status Report to September 11, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Referred local transit service update back to staff for additional information (CARRIED)
• Adopted the agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver's Regular Open Council Meeting on August 21, 2023, includes several items for decision and discussion. Key actions include first, second, and third readings of Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1351.12, adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.32 (Housekeeping), and consideration of a Grant in Aid for the 2023 Oliver Ambassadors Pageant. The agenda also features reports on water quality, building permits, and fire department activity for July 2023.

• First, second, and third readings of Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1351.12
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.32 (Housekeeping)
• Grant in Aid request for 2023 Oliver Ambassadors Pageant
• Water Quality Summary Report for July 2023
• 2023 Public Works Capital Budget Update

Council approved a grant application to build a Fire Training Centre on the Oliver Airport Grounds. They also decided against moving to Stage 3 water restrictions and approved a housekeeping zoning amendment.

• Approved grant application for Fire Training Centre on Oliver Airport Grounds
• Directed staff not to move to Stage 3 Water Restrictions
• Passed first, second and third reading of Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1351.12
• Approved application for Agricultural Water Infrastructure Program and potential $165,000 budget move
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.32 (Housekeeping)
• Approved $2,000 grant in aid for the 2023 Oliver Ambassadors
• Defeated letter of support for Peace River Regional District firefighting equipment (1-3)
• Deferred Notice of Motion from Councillor Grice to September 11, 2023

Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee is reviewing work plan development for the town's Accessibility Plan. The meeting also includes discussions regarding accessibility feedback mechanisms and updates to the accessibility webpage.

• Accessibility Plan – Work Plan Development
• Accessibility Feedback Mechanisms
• Accessibility Webpage Update

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee approved the work plan to develop the Town of Oliver’s Accessibility Plan. The committee also approved draft accessibility feedback mechanisms and provided for public comment on these mechanisms. A draft Accessibility webpage and feedback form were reviewed.

• Approved the work plan to develop the Town of Oliver’s Accessibility Plan (CARRIED)
• Approved draft accessibility feedback mechanisms and public comment period (CARRIED)
• Adopted the agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Public Hearing Meeting

The Town of Oliver is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.31 and two development permits with variances for properties at 591 Church Avenue and 586 School Avenue. The meeting will include a statement from the chair and public input on the proposed changes.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.31 for 591 Church Ave and 586 School Ave
• Development Permit 2023-10 with variances for 591 Church Avenue
• Development Permit 2023-14 with variances for 586 School Avenue
• Retaining wall drawings and quote included in agenda attachments

Council held a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.31 regarding a four-unit townhouse development. Residents and the developer discussed concerns regarding tree protection, parking, and unit size. No vote was recorded on the bylaw during this meeting.

• Closed the public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.31
• Adjourned the meeting (Carried)

Public Hearing Meeting

The Town of Oliver is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.32, a housekeeping update. The meeting includes a statement from the chair and a presentation from the Director of Development Services. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.32 (Housekeeping)

The Council convened a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.32. No members of the public spoke during the hearing. The minutes do not record a final vote or decision on the bylaw.

• Closed public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.32 after no public speakers

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Oliver Town Council is meeting to adopt a tax rate amendment bylaw, consider a development permit for 327 Co-op Avenue, and give third reading to two zoning amendment bylaws. They will also discuss domestic water meter pits, a notice of motion from Councillor Grice, the Oliver Municipal Airport Master Plan award, and a strategic plan update.

• Adoption of 2023 Tax Rates Amendment Bylaw 1417.01
• Development permit for 327 Co-op Avenue
• Third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.31 for 591 Church Avenue and 586 School Avenue
• Third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.32 (housekeeping)
• Oliver Municipal Airport Master Plan award

Council approved a $69,954 contract for the Oliver Municipal Airport Master Plan and adopted the 2023 Tax Rates Amendment Bylaw. Several zoning amendments and development permits were progressed, including a specific no-build covenant for properties on Church and School Avenue.

• Adopted 2023 Tax Rates Amendment Bylaw 1417.01
• Directed staff to prepare bylaw amendments for domestic water meter pits
• Approved Development Permit 2023-16 for 327 Co-op Avenue
• Read Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.31 a third time (1 against)
• Approved Development Permits 2023-10 and 2023-14 subject to no-build covenant
• Read Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.32 a third time
• Awarded Airport Master Plan contract to Operations Economics Inc. for max $69,954 plus GST
• Received 2023-2027 Strategic Plan 2nd Quarter Update

Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee will review a project coordinator's report and discuss an Age Friendly Grant. The agenda contains only procedural items and no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee Overview – July 13, 2023 Meeting (with project coordinator's report)
• Age Friendly Grant discussion (with project coordinator's report)

The inaugural Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee approved a report on its operational overview and supported a grant application to BC Healthy Communities. Members discussed methods for collecting accessibility feedback and the need for wheelchair-friendly transportation for residents aged 55 and older.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Received the Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee Overview report (CARRIED)
• Supported the Town of Oliver in submitting an age friendly grant to BC Healthy Communities (CARRIED)

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council will hold public hearings and consider first and second readings of two zoning amendment bylaws. One bylaw addresses specific properties at 591 Church Avenue and 586 School Avenue, and the other is a housekeeping amendment. Council will also consider a fire protection services agreement with the Osoyoos Indian Band and a Section 52 agreement with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.31 for 591 Church Ave and 586 School Ave, including development permits with variances
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.32 (housekeeping) for first and second reading
• Town of Oliver and Osoyoos Indian Band Fire Protection Services Agreement – 2023 Update
• Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure – Section 52 Agreement
• 2023 Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw 1417.01 (rate correction)

Council approved a fire protection services agreement with the Osoyoos Indian Band and gave first three readings to a tax rates amendment bylaw. Two zoning amendment bylaws were advanced to public hearings scheduled for July 31, 2023.

• Approved fire protection services agreement with Osoyoos Indian Band
• Gave first three readings to 2023 Tax Rates Amendment Bylaw 1417.01
• Advanced Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.31 to public hearing on July 31, 2023 (4-1)
• Advanced Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.32 to public hearing on July 31, 2023
• Requested Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure enter Section 52 agreement
• Proclaimed July 16–22, 2023 as National Drowning Prevention Week
• Received June 2023 Water Quality Summary Report

Airport Advisory Committee

The Oliver Airport Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially award a contract for the Oliver Municipal Airport Master Plan. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, adoption of the agenda and minutes, and public question period.

• Award of the Oliver Municipal Airport Master Plan contract

The Airport Advisory Committee recommended that Council award a contract to Operations Economics Inc. for the Oliver Municipal Airport Master Plan. The recommendation is subject to reference checks. The committee also discussed interim management of the airport until the master plan is completed.

• Recommended awarding Airport Master Plan contract to Operations Economics Inc. for a maximum of $69,954 (Carried)
• Adopted May 10, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (Carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a project coordinator status report, an age-friendly action plan implementation grant opportunity, and a land inventory for affordable housing requested by the Union of BC Municipalities. No decisions are recorded; items are for discussion only.

• Project Coordinator Status Report for June 2023
• Age Friendly Action Plan Implementation Grant opportunity
• Land Inventory for Affordable Housing – UBCM request

The Committee of the Whole approved a grant application for the Age Friendly Action Plan and identified town-owned properties for affordable housing. Council also received a project status report from the Project Coordinator.

• Approved directing staff to apply for a BC Healthy Communities age friendly grant of up to $15,000
• Approved providing a list of town-owned properties, including 6057, 6063 and 6069 Station Street, to the Ministry of Housing for affordable housing
• Received the Project Coordinator Status Report, June 2023 for information
• Adopted the agenda as circulated
• Adopted the June 26, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council will discuss the Oliver Municipal Airport Master Plan, renovations to the clubhouse at 799 McKinney Road, and a lease transfer from Marcel LeBlanc Real Estate Inc. to Dagasso Holdings Ltd. for Hangar 35. The meeting also includes adoption of prior minutes, committee reports, and correspondence.

• Oliver Municipal Airport Master Plan - verbal report from Director of Operations
• Clubhouse Renovations at 799 McKinney Road - costing report attached
• Transfer of Lease from Marcel LeBlanc Real Estate Inc. to Dagasso Holdings Ltd. for Hangar 35
• Adoption of June 12, 2023 Regular Open and Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Verbal report from Chairperson Grice of the Committee of the Whole

Council approved funding for renovations at 799 McKinney Road and authorized a lease transfer for an airport hangar. Additionally, six members were appointed to the Oliver Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee.

• Approved $55,453.25 from the Growing Communities Fund for clubhouse renovations at 799 McKinney Road
• Approved transfer of Hangar #35 lease from Marcel LeBlanc Real Estate Inc to Dagasso Holdings Ltd.
• Appointed Donna Ashcroft, Patrick Hampson, Rachel Gifford, Roberta Casselman, Vicky White and Lillian Knelsen to the Oliver Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee
• Adopted the June 26, 2023 agenda
• Adopted the June 26, 2023 Consent Agenda

Committee of the Whole

The Oliver Committee of the Whole will discuss several items including an RFP update for the Lion's Park public washroom, water service connections for new construction, a Sister City Committee, an appointment to the Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee, a land inventory for affordable housing in response to a UBCM request, and proposed zoning housekeeping amendments. No decisions are being made at this meeting; items are for discussion only.

• RFP update for Lion's Park public washroom
• Water service connections in new construction — meter pits
• Land inventory for affordable housing — UBCM request
• Proposed zoning housekeeping amendments
• Council appointment to Oliver Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee

Council authorized up to $50,000 plus GST from the Growing Communities Fund for washroom construction. The committee also approved the Sister City Advisory Committee Terms of Reference and appointed two councillors to the Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee.

• Authorized up to $50,000 plus GST from Growing Communities Fund for Lion's Park Public Washroom (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to provide more info on water meter pits and review bypass penalty bylaws (CARRIED)
• Approved Sister City Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to recruit for Sister City Committee and move budget management from Oliver Tourism Association to Town of Oliver (CARRIED)
• Appointed Councillor Schafer and Councillor Mattes to the Oliver Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to prepare zoning housekeeping bylaw amendments for July 10, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)
• Adopted June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council declared Stage 1 water restrictions for domestic and non-agricultural users. The council also approved a six-year lease for the Oliver Curling Club and a tax exemption agreement for 6422 Main Street.

• Declared Stage 1 Water Restriction for domestic and non-agricultural users
• Adopted BC Growing Communities Fund Bylaw 1418
• Endorsed the 2022 Annual Report
• Authorized Tax Exemption Agreement with 1244534 BC Ltd. for 6422 Main Street
• Approved six-year lease with Oliver Curling Club Society
• Directed staff to submit five UBCM Minister Meeting requests
• Approved $500.00 allocation to We Will Recover Society
• Tabled Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw for future Committee of the Whole discussion

Committee of the Whole

The Committee adopted a new policy regarding charitable donations and gifts to the town. Council also directed staff to prepare reports on clubhouse renovations and zoning housekeeping amendments.

• Adopted Charitable Donations and Gifts to the Town Policy (CARRIED)
• Received Asset Management Final Report for information (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to report on necessary renovations at 799 McKinney Road Clubhouse (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to prepare Proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380 for June 26 meeting (CARRIED)
• Adopted June 12, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council will consider a 2023 capital budget amendment for paving Tucelnuit Drive, adopt a bylaw for the BC Growing Communities Fund grant, and discuss an Extreme Temperature Risk Mapping grant application. A proclamation for Pride Month is also on the agenda.

• 2023 Capital Budget Amendment for Tucelnuit Drive Paving
• Adoption of BC Growing Communities Fund Bylaw 1418
• Extreme Temperature Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning UBCM Grant
• Proclamation Request for Pride Month
• Adoption of Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw 1364.03

Council approved the transfer of $2,769,000 in provincial grant revenue to the Growing Communities Reserve Fund. Other actions included approving a budget amendment for road paving and authorizing a grant application for temperature risk mapping.

• Adopted Growing Communities Reserve Fund Bylaw 1418 and transferred $2,769,000 in grant revenue (Carried)
• Approved $55,000 capital budget amendment for paving Tucelnuit Drive from Vineyard Road to Bulrush Road (Carried)
• Directed staff to apply for the UBCM Extreme Temperature Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning grant (Carried)
• Adopted Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw 1364.03 (Carried)
• Proclaimed June 1–30, 2023 as Pride Month (Carried)
• Received the Water Quality Summary Report for April 2023 (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved a specific bridge design for the Ditch Trail and established the Terms of Reference for the Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee. Council also directed staff to begin recruiting members for the new committee.

• Approved Bridge Option 1 for Ditch Trail with smaller width and centered on right of way (4-3)
• Approved Terms of Reference for the Town of Oliver Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee (Carried)
• Directed staff to begin recruitment for the Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee (Carried)
• Adopted the May 23, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Airport Advisory Committee

The committee adopted the agenda and the January 25, 2023 meeting minutes. Members received updates on the Airport Master Plan RFP, fuel system management, and risk assessment projects. No substantive policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adopted agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted January 25, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a refresher on the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw 1300 for information only. Council will also discuss a Council Code of Conduct Policy, a Project Coordinator status report, traffic calming measures, and an inter-council meeting with the Osoyoos Indian Band.

• Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw 1300 refresher (for information only)
• Council Code of Conduct Policy discussion
• Project Coordinator status report for April 2023
• Traffic calming measures, including materials related to Tucelnuit school and playground/school zone signs
• Inter-council meeting with Osoyoos Indian Band

The Committee of the Whole decided to make no changes to the Town of Oliver Code of Conduct Policy. Council also directed staff to draft a letter to the school district regarding playground signs near Tuc-el-nuit Elementary School.

• Decided not to make changes to the Town of Oliver Code of Conduct Policy (COW-32/2023)
• Directed staff to bring the Regional Code of Conduct Policy for future consideration (COW-32/2023)
• Directed staff to draft a letter of intent to the school district to replace School Zone signs with Playground Signs on Lakeside Drive and Merlot Avenue (COW-34/2023)
• Received the Project Coordinator Status Report, April 2023 for information (COW-33/2023)
• Adopted the agenda (COW-30/2023)
• Adopted the April 24, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes (COW-31/2023)

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council adopted the 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw 1416 and the 2023 Tax Rate Bylaw 1417, both carried unanimously. It also approved the 2022 audited financial statements and statement of financial information, and gave third reading to a council procedure amendment bylaw. A sewer parcel tax amendment bylaw was adopted as well.

• Adopted 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw 1416 (carried)
• Adopted 2023 Tax Rate Bylaw 1417 (carried)
• Approved 2022 audited financial statements (carried)
• Approved 2022 Statement of Financial Information (carried)
• Gave third reading to Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw 1364.03 (carried)
• Adopted Sewer Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw 1360.06 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Oliver Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items including a ditch trail design, a Station Street Concept Plan update with a related RFP and grant funding, traffic calming measures, a potential sister city relationship, and a development housing corporation discussion. No decisions are being made at this meeting; items are for discussion and direction only.

• Ditch Trail Design with bridge options
• Station Street Concept Plan Update RFP and ETSI Grant
• Traffic Calming Measures report
• Sister City Discussion with policy review
• Development Housing Corporation Discussion

The Committee approved the design for the Ditch Trail and authorized traffic calming installations, including LED signs and rainbow crosswalks. Council also committed $15,000 toward a Station Street Concept Plan update grant application.

• Approved Ditch Trail design in principle and directed staff to notify adjacent property owners (Carried)
• Approved $15,000 cost share and grant application for Station St Concept Plan Update (Carried)
• Approved installation of LED Embedded Traffic Signs at two crosswalks (Carried)
• Approved costs for rainbow crosswalks on Fairview Road and Park Drive (Carried)
• Directed staff to investigate changing a school zone to a playground zone (Carried)
• Accepted RDOS invitation for Landfill Organic/Food Waste Facility opening on May 29, 2023 (Carried)
• Directed staff to meet with Oliver Tourism Association regarding Sister City Program reserves and a potential committee (Carried)
• Directed staff to provide more information on a Development Housing Corporation (Carried)

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council gave first three readings to the 2023 Tax Rate Bylaw and the 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw. A development variance permit for 5810 Fairview Place was approved, while a request for a sidewalk at 591 Church Avenue was defeated.

• Gave first three readings to 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw 1416 (Carried)
• Adopted 2022-2026 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw 1408.01 (Carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit 2023-12 for 5810 Fairview Place (Carried)
• Gave first three readings to Sewer Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw 1360.06 (Carried)
• Gave first three readings to 2023 Tax Rate Bylaw 1417 (Carried)
• Denied requirement for sidewalk at 591 Church Avenue (1-4)
• Referred 591 Church Avenue zoning and permit back to staff for more information (Carried)
• Proclaimed June 18, 2023 as the Longest Day of SMILES® (Carried)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver Council will review a financial plan amendment and several zoning bylaw adoptions. The agenda also includes a temporary use permit discussion and water quality reporting.

• 2022-2026 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw 1408.01
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.29 (511 Church Avenue)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.30 (545 Church Avenue)
• Temporary Use Permit for 6077 Main Street
• March 2023 Water Quality Summary Report

Council approved zoning and Official Community Plan amendments for two properties on Church Avenue. The Town also passed a financial plan amendment for water matters and approved a temporary use permit for 6077 Main Street.

• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.29 and OCP Amendment Bylaw 1370.10 (511 Church Avenue)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.30 (545 Church Avenue)
• Read 2022-2026 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw 1408.01 first, second and third time
• Approved Temporary Use Permit 2023-02 for 6077 Main Street
• Adopted April 11, 2023 Consent Agenda
• Received Water Quality Summary Report for March 2023

Special Open Council Meeting

This is a special open council meeting where the Town of Oliver will review the 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw, including capital projects by funding source and year. Council will also consider a proposed one-year contractor position for a Project Coordinator and discuss options for a Community Pavilion, with related site plans and designs attached.

• 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw review
• Proposed one-year contractor position for Project Coordinator
• Community Pavilion option analysis with site plans and drawings
• Lions Park site plan and Station Street xeriscape garden design

Council approved a change to the Business and Light Industry tax multiple and allocated reserve funds for a one-year contract position. Additionally, the contract for the Station Street Plaza tender was cancelled.

• Directed staff to reduce Business and Light Industry multiple to 2.38 and add back $30,000 in Property Tax Revenue (Carried)
• Approved use of $86,953 from COVID-19 Safe Restart Reserve for a one-year Social Development Coordinator contract (Carried)
• Directed staff to cancel the contract with Mike Johnson Excavating Ltd. for the Plaza tender on Station Street (Carried)

Special Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver is meeting to discuss the 2023 Operating Plan and the 2023-2027 Capital Plan for water matters. Council will also review an option analysis for a community pavilion.

• 2023 Operating Plan and 2023-2027 Capital Plan for water matters
• Community Pavilion Option Analysis
• Lions Park Site Plan
• Station Street Revitalization
• Oliver Station Street Xeriscape Garden Design

Council approved the use of the COVID-19 Safe Restart Reserve to fund the Airport Master Plan, Station Street Master Plan, meeting room updates, and IT upgrades. Additionally, the Facade Improvement Program budget for 2023 was returned to $20,000.

• Returned Facade Improvement Program to original $20,000 for 2023 budget (Carried)
• Approved $80,875 from COVID-19 Safe Restart Reserve for Airport Master Plan (Carried)
• Approved $30,000 from COVID-19 Safe Restart Reserve for Station Street Master Plan (Carried)
• Approved $10,000 from COVID-19 Safe Restart Reserve for meeting room updates (Carried)
• Approved $25,000 from COVID-19 Safe Restart Reserve for IT upgrades (Carried)

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council will consider third reading of zoning and OCP amendment bylaws for 511 and 545 Church Avenue, and third reading and adoption for 5791 Sawmill Road. They will also discuss a funding request from the Oliver Tourism Association and a grant application for Fire Smart 2023.

• Zoning and OCP amendment bylaws for 511 and 545 Church Avenue (third reading)
• Zoning and OCP amendment bylaws for 5791 Sawmill Road (third reading and adoption)
• Oliver Tourism Association funding discussion
• UBCM CRI Fire Smart 2023 grant application
• Proposed Crown land tenure for a hike and bike trail

Council adopted zoning and OCP amendments for 5791 Sawmill Road and advanced amendments for Church Avenue. The Town will apply for a $141,734.29 FireSmart grant and seek a license of occupation for the Westside Hike and Bike Trail.

• Approved 2022 Annual Water Report for public release
• Read Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw 1364.03 first and second time
• Read third reading for OCP and Zoning amendments at 511 and 545 Church Avenue
• Adopted OCP Amendment Bylaw 1370.08 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.28 for 5791 Sawmill Road
• Approved $141,734.29 grant application for UBCM CRI Fire Smart 2023
• Authorized application for License of Occupation for Westside Hike and Bike Trail
• Proclaimed May 17, 2023 as International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
• Directed staff to provide budget for completing the Park Drive rainbow cross walk

Public Hearing Meeting

The Town of Oliver is holding a public hearing to discuss two specific bylaws. These include a Zoning Amendment and an Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment regarding the property at 5791 Sawmill Road.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.28 (5791 Sawmill Road)
• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1370.08 (5791 Sawmill Road)

The Town of Oliver held a public hearing to consider Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1370.08 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.28 regarding 5791 Sawmill Road. No members of the public spoke during the hearing. No vote was recorded on the bylaws during this meeting.

• Closed public hearing for Bylaws 1370.08 and 1380.28
• Adjourned meeting (Carried)

Public Hearing Meeting

The Town of Oliver is holding a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan and zoning bylaws. The discussion focuses on properties located at 511 and 545 Church Avenue.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.29 (511 Church Avenue)
• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1370.10 (511 Church Avenue)

The Town of Oliver held a public hearing to consider Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1370.10 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.29 regarding 511 Church Avenue. No members of the public spoke during the hearing. No final decision on the bylaws was recorded in the minutes.

• Closed public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.29 and Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1370.10

Public Hearing Meeting

The Town of Oliver is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.30 for the property at 545 Church Avenue. The meeting will include a report from the Director of Development Services and discussion of the proposed bylaw. No other items are on the agenda.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.30 (545 Church Avenue)
• Director of Development Services report attached

The Town of Oliver held a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.30 regarding 545 Church Avenue. The applicant presented a proposal for market rental housing, and a resident questioned visitor parking requirements. No formal vote on the bylaw was recorded during this meeting.

• Closed the public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.30

Special Open Council Meeting

This special open council meeting will discuss the 2023-2027 capital plan, a Station Street master plan, and a revised concept for mixed-use affordable housing and town hall. No votes or decisions are recorded; items are listed for discussion only.

• 2023-2027 Capital Plan Review with CFO report
• Station Street Master Plan and revitalization discussion
• Revised concept for mixed-use affordable housing and town hall

Council voted against using $500,000 from the Growing Community Fund to continue construction and re-tender the Station Street plaza. Additionally, Council directed staff to remove the Fairview Road Storm Pipe from the 2023 projects list. A revised concept for mixed-use affordable housing and Town Hall was discussed.

• Removed item 26 Fairview Road Storm Pipe from 2023 Projects with Carry Forward list (Carried)
• Denied $500,000 from Growing Community Fund for Station Street plaza construction and re-tendering (Defeated 2-3)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver Council is meeting to discuss several zoning and Official Community Plan (OCP) amendments. The body will also review grant opportunities for emergency preparedness and poverty reduction.

• First and second reading of Zoning and OCP Amendment Bylaws for 511 and 545 Church Avenue
• First and second reading of Zoning and OCP Amendment Bylaws for 5791 Sawmill Road
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.27 for 5847 Columbia Street
• UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant opportunities
• UBCM Poverty Reduction Planning Grant opportunity

Council approved several zoning and Official Community Plan amendments to proceed to public hearings. The Town also authorized grant applications for emergency preparedness and poverty reduction planning. Additionally, financial support was allocated to local minor hockey teams.

• Approved first and second readings of OCP and Zoning amendments for 511 and 545 Church Avenue (CARRIED)
• Approved first and second readings of OCP and Zoning amendments for 5971 Sawmill Road (CARRIED)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.27 and approved Development Permit 2022-20 (CARRIED)
• Authorized grant applications to UBCM for Emergency Support Services and a $22,000 Emergency Operations Centres & Training grant (CARRIED)
• Authorized a $25,000 grant application to UBCM Poverty Reduction Planning & Action Program (CARRIED)
• Approved $750 grants to South Okanagan Minor Hockey U13 and U18 Rep Teams (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to issue a letter of support to the Oliver & District Heritage Society for heritage signage (CARRIED)
• Received February 2023 Water Quality Report (CARRIED)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Council will discuss irrigation water charges for a residential property on Foxglove Street and consider a development variance permit for Bentgrass Avenue. The agenda also includes the adoption of zoning and OCP amendment bylaws for Chardonnay Avenue and a new fire protection mutual aid agreement.

• Irrigation water charge discussion for 5516 Foxglove Street
• Development Variance Permit for 225 Bentgrass Avenue
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.24 and OCP Amendment Bylaw 1370.09 (313, 317, 380, 389 Chardonnay Avenue)
• Fire Protection Mutual Aid Agreement 2023-2033
• Delegation from BC Ambulance Paramedics regarding community initiatives

Council approved zoning and Official Community Plan amendments for several Chardonnay Avenue addresses. Other actions included authorizing a 10-year fire protection agreement and approving a development variance permit.

• Adopted Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1370.09 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.24 for 313, 317, 380, 389 Chardonnay Avenue
• Authorized entering into the 2023-2033 Fire Protection Mutual Aid Agreement
• Approved Development Variance Permit 2023-04 for 225 Bentgrass Avenue
• Directed staff to inform property owner at 5516 Foxglove that irrigation water rates are fair and equal
• Directed staff to install a speed reader on Meadows Drive near Heritage House for three months

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver Council is reviewing several bylaw amendments regarding zoning and Official Community Plan (OCP) changes. The agenda also includes a grant request for the ADRA Canada-Ukraine Nightingale Project and a tender recommendation for Station Street Plaza.

• Third reading of Zoning and OCP Amendment Bylaw for 313, 317, 380, and 389 Chardonnay Avenue
• First and second reading of Zoning and OCP Amendment Bylaws for 5791 Sawmill Road
• Adoption of Civic Addressing Amendment Bylaw 1320.06
• Grant in Aid Request from ADRA Canada-Ukraine Nightingale Project
• TRUE Recommendation for Station Street Plaza Tender

Council awarded a water service connection contract to Grizzly Excavating Ltd. and approved a grant for the ADRA Canada-Ukraine Nightingale Project. Members also advanced zoning amendments for Chardonnay Avenue and rejected all tenders for the Station Street Plaza.

• Approved $2,500 Grant in Aid for ADRA Canada-Ukraine Nightingale Project
• Authorized Canal Diversion and Irrigation start dates for April 4 and 11, 2023
• Awarded 6701 Tuc-el-Nuit Service Connection contract to Grizzly Excavating Ltd. for $197,382.98
• Read OCP Amendment Bylaw 1370.09 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.24 a third time (3-2)
• Directed staff to request a more mixed neighbourhood design from 5791 Sawmill Road developer
• Adopted Civic Addressing Amendment Bylaw 1320.06
• Directed staff to reject all tenders for Station Street Plaza
• Renewed Oliver Curling Club Lease for six years (2023-2029)

Public Hearing Meeting

The Town of Oliver is holding a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to the Official Community Plan and zoning bylaws. These amendments specifically concern properties located on Chardonnay Avenue.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.24 for 313, 317, 380, and 389 Chardonnay Avenue
• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1370.09 for 313, 317, 380, and 389 Chardonnay Avenue

Council held a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.24 and Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1370.09 for properties at 313, 317, 380, and 389 Chardonnay Avenue. Residents and developers provided testimony regarding the proposed duplexes, height concerns, and parking. No vote was recorded on the bylaws during this meeting.

• Closed the public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.24 and Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1370.09
• Adjourned the meeting (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing economic development strategies and town hall operational changes. The meeting includes updates on business retention and various council and committee appointments.

• Station Street Revitalization - Option B
• Town Hall trial of Extended Opening Hours and Compressed Work Week
• South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce Business, Retention, Expansion and Relocation Initiative Update
• Airport Advisory Committee Appointment
• 2023 Council Appointments

The Committee of the Whole approved an application for the Ditch Trail from Panorama Crescent to Road 2. Council also made several committee appointments and endorsed a resolution for provincial operational funding support.

• Authorized ALC Transportation, Utility and Recreational Trail Use application for Ditch Trail (Panorama Crescent to Road 2)
• Appointed Holden Brock to the Oliver Airport Advisory Committee for a two-year term
• Appointed Councillor Schafer and Councillor Grice (Alternate) to Local Immigration Partnership Council
• Appointed Councillor Grice and Councillor Veintimilla (Alternate) to Respect Network
• Endorsed SILGA resolution requesting provincial operational support for grants (100% for first 3 years, 50% for following 3 years)
• Deferred Town Hall trial of Extended Opening Hours and Compressed Work Week to a future meeting
• Deferred Station Street Revitalization item to a future meeting

Airport Advisory Committee

The Oliver Airport Advisory Committee will meet on January 25, 2023, to receive verbal updates from the Chief Administrative Officer on the Airport Manager, the Emergency Response Coordinator position, and the Airport Strategic Plan Grant Application. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and minutes, public question period, and adjournment.

• Airport Manager – CAO verbal update
• Emergency Response Coordinator Position – CAO verbal update
• Airport Strategic Plan Grant Application – CAO verbal update

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a water utility leak adjustment policy and a proposed meeting schedule amendment. The body will also review the Council Strategic Plan priority list and 2023 council appointments.

• Water Utility Leak Adjustment Policy
• Early approval for Project Coordinator (1 FTE) for 2023 Operating
• Proposed Procedure Bylaw Amendments and 2023 Meeting Schedule
• Council Strategic Planning Priority List
• 2023 Council Appointments

The Committee of the Whole approved a new Water Utility Leak Adjustment Policy. Council also directed staff to prepare a 2023 meeting calendar and draft resolutions for the SILGA Convention.

• Endorsed the Water Utility Leak Adjustment Policy (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to prepare a 2023 Council Calendar with meetings every three weeks on Mondays starting June 2023 (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to bring a request for a Project Coordinator position to Budget meetings (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to prepare a SILGA resolution regarding Provincial Government operational support for grant-funded programs (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to submit the installation of four flag poles at Town Hall for the SILGA Community Excellence Awards (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to bring Committee Appointments back once the meeting schedule is determined (CARRIED)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver Council will discuss zoning and Official Community Plan amendments for several properties on Chardonnay Avenue. The meeting also includes a presentation from BC Assessment and a review of traffic calming recommendations.

• Zoning and OCP Amendment Bylaws for 313, 317, 380, and 389 Chardonnay Avenue
• Civic Addressing Amendment Bylaw 1320.06
• Active Transportation Plan and Traffic Calming Study recommendations
• Presentation by BC Assessment Deputy Assessor Tracy Wall

Council approved reading Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1370.09 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.24 for a first and second time. Both bylaws will proceed to a public hearing on February 13, 2023. Additionally, Council advanced a civic addressing amendment bylaw for future adoption.

• Approved OCP Amendment Bylaw 1370.09 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.24 for first and second readings (CARRIED)
• Scheduled Public Hearing for Chardonnay Avenue bylaws for February 13, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Approved Civic Addressing Amendment Bylaw 1320.06 for first, second, and third readings (CARRIED)
• Scheduled adoption of Civic Addressing Amendment Bylaw 1320.06 for February 13, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Adopted the January 23, 2023 Consent Agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (CARRIED)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver Council will meet to adopt amendments to the Fees and Charges and Traffic bylaws. The meeting includes funding discussions with the Oliver Tourism Association, the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce, and the Oliver Theatre Society.

• Adoption of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.05
• Adoption of Traffic Amendment Bylaw 650.03
• Oliver Theatre Society 2023 Financial Budget Overview
• South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce 2023-2025 Business Retention, Expansion, and Relocation Initiative funding request
• Crown Land Tenure - Right of Way application

Council approved matched funding for the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce and adopted amendments to traffic and water fees bylaws. The Town also authorized a statutory right of way for sanitary and water main purposes.

• Approved $10,000 matched funds for South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce business program (CARRIED)
• Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.05 (CARRIED)
• Adopted Traffic Amendment Bylaw 650.03 (CARRIED)
• Authorized execution of Statutory Right of Way over District Lot 2450S for water and sanitary mains (CARRIED)
• Nominated Councillor Grice for SILGA President 2023/2024 term (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to bring a report on 2023 SILGA Spring Convention resolutions to a future meeting (CARRIED)
• Adopted January 9, 2023 Consent Agenda (CARRIED)