Oliver public meetings in 2024

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver Council will consider and vote on five amendment bylaws, including changes to sewer user rates, sewer parcel tax, fees and charges, recreation fees, and the inter‑community business licence. Water matters such as the 2025 water‑meter replacement update and the provincial infrastructure planning grant will also be discussed. Additional business items include a Section 57 notice for 841 Bing Avenue and a licence extension for Wolf Tree Coffee.

• Sewer User Rates Amendment Bylaw 1331.11 – for adoption
• Sewer Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw 1360.08 – for adoption
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.06 – for adoption
• Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw 1426 – for adoption
• Intercommunity Business Licence Amendment Bylaw 2002.04 – first, second and third reading

Council adopted the Town of Oliver Social Development Plan and approved the early purchase of 100 water meters for $69,336 plus GST. Several bylaws were adopted, including sewer rate and fee amendments, and a notice was filed against a property for an unsafe retaining wall. Council also approved grant applications and a flood mitigation design contract.

• Adopted Town of Oliver Social Development Plan (carried)
• Approved early purchase of 100 water meters for $69,336 plus GST (carried)
• Adopted Sewer User Rates Amendment Bylaw 1331.11 (carried)
• Adopted Sewer Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw 1360.08 (carried)
• Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.06 (carried)
• Adopted Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw 1426 (carried)
• Directed filing of Section 57 notice for unsafe retaining wall at 841 Bing Avenue (carried)
• Awarded Wolfcub Creek flood mitigation preliminary design to TRUE Consulting up to $150,000 plus GST (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and prior minutes, then hear presentations on the Regional Extreme Heat Assessment and Response Plan and the Town of Oliver Housing Needs Report 2024. A grants and external funding update will also be provided. No decisions are listed; the items are for discussion and information.

• Regional Extreme Heat Assessment and Response Plan presentation
• Town of Oliver Housing Needs Report 2024 presentation
• Grants and external funding update

The Committee of the Whole received the Regional Extreme Heat Assessment and Response Plan for information and directed staff to bring the Town of Oliver Housing Needs Report 2024 to a future Council meeting for adoption. The Grants and External Funding Update was also received for information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received Regional Extreme Heat Assessment and Response Plan for information
• Directed staff to bring Housing Needs Report 2024 to Council for adoption
• Received Grants and External Funding Update for information

Airport Advisory Committee

The Oliver Airport Advisory Committee will hear a verbal report on firearm safety at Canadian airports. It will also receive updates on the airport crown grant's additional uses, the airport's financial status, a land rental rate appraisal, and revised lease area plans for two future hangars. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Firearm Safety at Canadian Airports – Aerodrome Safety Circular (ASC) report
• Oliver Airport Crown Grant Additional Uses Update – CAO report
• Airport Financial Update – CFO report and YTD financials
• Oliver Airport Land Rental Rate Appraisal – valuation and consultation report
• Future Hangar Lease Area proposals – Okanagan Containers and Sakaria hangar layouts

The Airport Advisory Committee approved revised lease areas for Okanagan Containers (3 single hangars instead of two 2-bay hangars) and for Sakaria (a single bay hangar), both to be presented to Council. The committee also referred proposed airport land rental rates to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for review. Other items were informational, including a verbal report on firearm safety and geese control, an update on Crown Grant amendments, and a financial update.

• Approved revised lease area for Okanagan Containers to construct 3 single hangars (carried)
• Approved proposed lease area for Sakaria to construct a single bay hangar (carried)
• Referred proposed Oliver Airport Land Rental Rates to a future Committee of the Whole meeting (carried)

Sister City Advisory Committee

The Oliver Sister City Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the 2025 Bandai delegations and related travel arrangements. Committee members will review the Sister City Policy, the Travel Expense Policy, and airline cost proposals from WestJet and Air Canada. The meeting includes standard agenda adoption, minutes adoption, and a public question period.

• 2025 Bandai Delegations (document)
• Sister City Policy (document)
• Travel Expense Policy (document)
• WestJet Final proposal (document)
• Air Canada Final Cost proposal (document)

The committee discussed the 2025 Bandai delegation, recommending that interested councillors provide feedback and proposing a fall visit to Oliver during the Festival of the Grape weekend. They also discussed including other community groups and exploring strategies to attract Japanese visitors. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the agenda and minutes.

• Adopted the agenda as circulated (SCAC-08/2024)
• Adopted the March 14, 2024 minutes as circulated (SCAC-09/2024)
• Adjourned the meeting (SCAC-10/2024)

Special Open Council Meeting

Council will review proposed utility rate scenarios and amendments for water and sewer services for 2025. The meeting also includes a report on water meter replacements and changes to general fees and charges.

• 2025 Water Utility Rates and proposed rate scenarios
• 2025 Sewer Utility Rates and related amendment bylaws
• Water Meter Replacement for 2025
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.06
• Water Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaws 3 and 4

Special Open Council Meeting

The Oliver Town Council will hold a special meeting to review the impact of the capital plan on utility rates and the 2025 capital project review. The meeting includes a public question period.

• Review of Capital Plan Impacts on Utility Rates
• 2025 Capital Project Review and Proposed Utility
• Public Question Period
• Adoption of the Agenda

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee will review two grant-in-aid requests. The meeting also includes a monthly update on recreation services.

• Grant-in-Aid Request from Desert Sun Counselling and Resource Centre
• Grant-in-Aid Request from Oliver Alliance Church
• November 2024 Recreation Services Update

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver council will consider an amendment to the Financial Plan that authorizes the use of the Solid Waste Reserve to fund the Organic Waste Collection Program. The meeting also includes the first, second, and third readings of Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw 1426, a discussion of a Vision Zero grant for speed bumps, and updates on community reconciliation and a Crown land right‑of‑way request.

• Amending the Financial Plan – Use of the Solid Waste Reserve for the Organic Waste Collection Program (K.1)
• Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw 1426 – first, second and third reading (J.1)
• Vision Zero Grant – Speed Bumps (K.2)
• Community to Community Reconciliation and Relationship Building (K.3)
• Crown Land Tenure – Right of Way (K.4)

Committee of the Whole

The Oliver Committee of the Whole will consider adopting prior meeting minutes, discussing funding for parks and recreation, and reviewing a proposed amendment to fees and charges bylaw 1383.06. The agenda also includes a public question period and a presentation from the Oliver Tourism Association regarding their 2025 budget.

• Adoption of prior meeting minutes
• Oliver Tourism Association funding discussion
• Road Closure Permit Policy review
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.06
• Town of Oliver Social Development Plan

Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group

The Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group will hear a verbal report on a potential new health‑care clinic and an update to the physician recruitment work plan. New members will be welcomed and introductions made. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda and minutes, but no formal decisions are listed.

• Welcome new members and introductions
• Verbal report on potential new health‑care clinic
• Presentation of Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Work Plan update

Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Town's Accessibility Plan and transit services. The body will review reports on infrastructure, funding opportunities, and feedback mechanisms.

• Update on possible changes to BC Transit Route 40
• Review of 2024 Accessibility Plan items regarding sidewalks, traffic islands, and let downs
• Update on existing transit stop infrastructure
• Discussion on remaining BC Healthy Communities Grant funding for age-friendly initiatives
• Review of accessibility funding opportunities for November 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss water infrastructure updates, including a SCADA review and the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes financial reports and funding requests from local organizations.

• 2023-2027 Strategic Plan Update for Water Matters
• SCADA Review and Control System Assessment
• Third Quarter Update and 2025 Budget Timeline
• Oliver Ambassadors additional grant in aid funding request
• Theatre Society 2025 Financial Budget Overview

Regular Open Council Meeting

The council will consider and vote on adopting Bylaw 1424, which provides permissive tax exemptions for 2025‑2028. It will also review a draft Revised Grant in Aid Policy and reports on a retaining wall at 841 Bing Avenue, a janitorial contract recommendation, and a Crown Land tenure right‑of‑way application. Additional reports will be given on water matters and committee updates.

• Adoption of Permissive Tax Exemptions (2025‑2028) Bylaw 1424
• Review of Revised Grant in Aid Policy (draft)
• Report on Retaining Wall – 841 Bing Avenue
• Janitorial Contract Recommendation of Award
• Crown Land Tenure – Right of Way application

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee will review 2024 financial statements, the 2025-2029 draft operating budget, and the Draft Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw 1426.

• Review 2024 Q3 financial statements
• Review 2025-2029 draft operating budget
• Review Draft Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw 1426
• Review Grant-in-Aid Application Form and Guidelines

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a budget presentation for the Oliver and District Heritage Society Museum and Archives for 2025. It will also receive updates on the organic waste collection program, the locations of raised crosswalks for active transportation, and external and grant funding. Additional items include an Oliver Ambassadors presentation and related delegations.

• Oliver and District Heritage Society Museum and Archives 2025 budget presentation
• October 2024 update on the Organic Waste Collection Program
• Locations of raised crosswalks to support active transportation
• October 7, 2024 external and grant funding update
• Oliver Ambassadors presentation (delegations and petitions)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Oliver Council will adopt meeting minutes, receive reports on water quality and fire department activity, and discuss rescinding Stage 1 water restrictions. The body will also review a draft Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan and a development permit application for 5791 Sawmill Road.

• Rescind Stage 1 Water Restrictions
• Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP)
• Development Permit Application - 5791 Sawmill Road
• Appointment of Approving Officer
• Regional Hazard, Risk, and Vulnerabilities Assessment (HRVA) Funding Opportunity

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee will discuss RCMP Oliver Detachment employee access to the municipal fitness centre. It will receive a September 2024 update on recreation services. The committee will also review the draft 2025‑2028 capital budget for recreation and the 2025‑2029 budget for Oliver Parks.

• RCMP Oliver Detachment employee access to fitness centre
• Recreation Services Update – September 2024
• Draft 2025‑2028 Capital Budget for recreation
• Oliver Parks Recreation 2025‑2029 Budget

Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group

The Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group will review a webpage to welcome physicians to Oliver, discuss accommodation options for new and visiting physicians, consider the Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Work Plan and its Action Plan, and hear a verbal report on a potential new health‑care clinic building. The group will also receive a verbal report on a resident tour scheduled for September 18, 2024.

• Welcoming Physicians to Oliver webpage (Corporate Officer's report attached)
• Accommodation for New and Visiting Physicians in Oliver (Corporate Officer's report attached)
• Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Work Plan and Action Plan Physician Recruitment (reports attached)
• New Building – Health Care Clinic Potential (verbal report by Dr. Craven)
• Resident Tour – September 18, 2024 (verbal report by Dr. Craven)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver council will review a development permit application for 6480 Park Drive. The meeting also includes reports on water quality, irrigation shutdown dates, and a FireSmart funding application. Additionally, the council will discuss permissive tax exemptions for the 2025‑2028 period.

• Development Permit – 6480 Park Drive
• Water Quality Summary Report for August 2024
• Irrigation Turn Off and Canal Shutdown Dates
• Town of Oliver FireSmart Funding Application
• Permissive Tax Exemptions (2025‑2028)

Council approved applying to the UBCM Community Resiliency Investment program for up to $400,000 for the FireSmart program, and directed staff to manage the grant if successful. They also set irrigation shutdown dates, approved a development permit for 6480 Park Drive, and gave readings to a permissive tax exemption bylaw. The meeting was routine with no major controversies.

• Approved FireSmart funding application to UBCM for up to $400,000 (carried)
• Set irrigation turn-off for Oct 14 and canal cease diversion for Oct 28 (carried)
• Approved Development Permit 2024-04 for 6480 Park Drive (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 1424 (carried)
• Directed staff to apply for Active Transportation Infrastructure grant with $30,000 town contribution (carried)
• Approved amended Terms of Reference for Oliver Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee (carried)
• Appointed Jack Bennest and Eric Pierce to Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee (carried)
• Proclaimed October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review reports on water infrastructure and provincial grant opportunities. The body is also discussing appointments for 2025 committees.

• Rockcliffe Well updates and Okanagan River summer 2024 levels
• Provincial Grant for Active Transportation Infrastructure
• 2025 Committee Appointments
• Terms of Reference for Supporting Local Physician Recruitment

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and prior minutes before hearing water‑system updates. The Director of Operations will present a Rockcliffe Well update, a summary of the Main Reservoir Feed watermain relining, and a progress update on Co‑Op Avenue. The meeting includes a public question period before adjournment.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of prior minutes
• Rockcliffe Well Update (Director of Operations report)
• Main Reservoir Feed Watermain Relining Summary (incl. SIPP presentation)
• Co‑Op Avenue Progress Update (Director of Operations report)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver Council will meet to discuss the adoption of a new accessibility plan and the Oliver and District Recreation Plan. The body will also review funding expressions of interest for flood mitigation and fire department grants.

• Approval and adoption of the Town of Oliver Accessibility Plan 2024-2026
• Endorsement of the Oliver and District Recreation Plan
• Provincial Disaster Resilience and Innovation Funding for Wolfcub Creek Flood Mitigation
• UBCM Funding for Volunteer Fire Departments
• Remedial action requirements for 6837 Main Street

Airport Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting. The committee will receive the Director of Recreation’s report on the final Oliver and District Recreation Plan, including a draft presentation. It will also review a report on the McKinney Nordic Ski Club and an update on recreation services.

• Oliver and District Recreation Plan Final Report (Director of Recreation’s report attached)
• McKinney Nordic Ski Club report (Director of Recreation’s report attached)
• Recreation Services Update (Director of Recreation’s report attached)

Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee will meet to adopt prior meeting minutes and review a verbal report on the Accessibility Plan. The agenda includes a request for a letter of support regarding a wheelchair lift at Venables Theatre.

• Adoption of July 30, 2024 committee minutes
• Letter of Support for Venables Theatre wheelchair lift
• Accessibility Plan final review
• Corporate Officer's report attached

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and prior minutes. The body will hear a presentation from the Okanagan Regional Library regarding its strategic plan and will discuss the 2024 Station Street Concept Plan.

• Adoption of prior minutes (July 15, 2024)
• Okanagan Regional Library strategic plan presentation
• 2024 Station Street Concept Plan discussion
• Station Street Market Feedback review
• Draft RFP for 6359 Station St

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver Council will discuss recommendations for recruiting local physicians and review updates on well levels from 2014 to 2024. The meeting also includes a development variance permit application and a contract award for tourism centre siding.

• Development Variance Permit for 710 Tilton Avenue
• CPR Chamber of Commerce Tourism Centre Siding Replacement Contract Award
• Appointment of External Auditor
• FCM Climate Adaptation Funding for a portable backup generator for critical infrastructure
• Recommendations for a physician recruitment budget line and short-term rental list for healthcare workers

Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee will adopt its agenda and adopt the minutes from the previous meeting. It will then review the Draft Town of Oliver Accessibility Plan for 2024‑2026, which outlines actions to improve accessibility for residents. The committee will consider recommendations and next steps for the plan.

• Adopt agenda
• Adopt committee minutes
• Business arising out of prior minutes
• Review Draft Town of Oliver Accessibility Plan (2024‑2026)

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee will hear a Director of Recreation report on the McKinney Nordic Ski Club, review the final Oliver and District Recreation Plan, and receive an update on recreation services. The committee may discuss the reports and any recommendations they contain.

• McKinney Nordic Ski Club report (Director of Recreation)
• Oliver and District Recreation Plan Final Report
• Recreation Services Update (Director of Recreation)

Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group

The Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group is meeting to review and discuss recruitment priorities. The session includes a review of ranked and ordered ideas for physician recruitment.

• Discussion of Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group Priorities
• Review of ranked and ordered physician committee ideas

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a groundwater assessment program, an expression of interest for disaster resilience funding, and updates to the recreation master plan. The meeting also includes a presentation on animal welfare and a report on housing needs.

• Groundwater Assessment and Remediation Program (GARP) update
• Provincial Disaster Resilience and Innovation Funding Program expression of interest
• Revised Vehicle Use GPS Fleet Management System Policy
• Oliver and District Recreation Master Plan Update
• 2024 Housing Needs Report Update

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver council will vote on appointing an external auditor and awarding the related contract. A development variance permit application for 6480 Park Drive will be reviewed. The council will also discuss a grant opportunity for a portable backup generator and the final review stage of provincial asset‑management funding. Water‑quality and well‑level reports will be presented for information.

• Appointment of External Auditor and Award of Contract
• Development Variance Permit – 6480 Park Drive
• FCM Grant Opportunity – Portable Backup Generator for Critical Infrastructure
• Province of British Columbia – Asset Management Funding – Final Review Stage
• Water Quality Summary Report for June 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several municipal reports and updates. Discussions include a draft drought management plan, organic waste collection engagement results, and a $1M Green Municipal Fund grant opportunity. The committee will also review the accessibility plan update and a revised social media policy.

• $1M Green Municipal Fund grant opportunity
• Draft Updated Drought Management Plan
• Organic Waste Collection Program engagement input
• Town of Oliver Accessibility Plan update
• Revised Social Media Policy

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will discuss the Oliver Airport Master Plan and a contract for Velocity Automotive Performance Limited. The committee will also receive an update regarding the Airport Public Works Area.

• Oliver Airport Master Plan review
• Velocity Automotive Performance Limited Agreement
• Airport Public Works Area discussion
• Adoption of April 8, 2024 meeting minutes

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver Council will meet to vote on several bylaw adoptions, including changes to the 2024 tax rate and new small-scale multi-unit housing regulations. The agenda also includes reports on water quality, well levels, and potential federal funding for community canopies.

• Adoption of 2024 Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw 1422.01
• Adoption of Zoning Bylaw 1423 and OCP Amendment Bylaw 1370.11 (Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing)
• Adoption of False Alarm Regulation Bylaw 1420
• Review of May 2024 Water Quality Summary Report
• Discussion regarding FCM Funding for Growing Canada's Community Canopies

Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group

The Working Group will discuss a healthcare work plan and various support strategies for local physicians. Mayor Johansen is scheduled to provide an update regarding Interior Health land. The group will also review minutes from the May 17, 2024 meeting.

• Interior Health Land Update report by Mayor Johansen
• Discussion of healthcare work plan and support policies
• Review of physician committee ideas and strategy concepts
• Adoption of May 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

The committee will review progress on the Oliver and District Arena Rehabilitation Project and discuss draft recommendations for the Recreation Master Plan. The meeting also includes a June recreation update report from the Director of Recreation.

• Oliver and District Arena Rehabilitation Project updates
• Recreation Master Plan Draft Recommendations
• June recreation update report
• Adoption of April 29, 2024, meeting minutes

Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee

The committee will review the selection process and themes for moving forward with the Accessibility Plan. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from the May 28, 2024, meeting.

• Adoption of May 28, 2024, committee minutes
• Review of Accessibility Plan selection process and themes
• Project Coordinator's report on accessibility plan themes

Public Hearing Meeting

The Town of Oliver is holding a public hearing to consider amendments to Zoning Bylaw 2000 and the Official Community Plan to allow small-scale multi-unit housing. The meeting will include a staff report and public input on the proposed changes.

• Public hearing on Zoning Bylaw 1423 and OCP Amendment Bylaw 1370.11 for small-scale multi-unit housing
• Proposed zoning amendments with track changes attached

Public Hearing Meeting

The Town of Oliver is holding a public hearing regarding Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1370.11 and Zoning Bylaw 1423. These proposed changes involve small scale multi-unit housing. A report from the Director of Development Services was provided for review.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1370.11
• Zoning Bylaw 1423 regarding small scale multi-unit housing

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council will hold third reading of zoning and OCP amendment bylaws for small-scale multi-unit housing, and first readings of several other bylaws including tax rate amendments, false alarm regulation, and bylaw enforcement changes. A development permit and variance permit for 207 Maple Avenue will also be considered.

• Third reading of Zoning Bylaw 1423 and OCP Amendment Bylaw 1370.11 for small-scale multi-unit housing
• First, second, and third readings of 2024 Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw 1422.01
• First, second, and third readings of False Alarm Bylaw 1420
• Development permit and development variance permit for 207 Maple Avenue
• Ukraine Nightingale Project 2024 Grant in Aid application

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive presentations on B.C. Land Use Planning for Agriculture and a water infrastructure capacity assessment. They will also discuss upcoming C2C meeting agenda items and receive an update on Stage 1 water restrictions and well levels.

• Presentation on B.C. Land Use Planning for Agriculture by Alison Fox and Lindsay Hainstock
• Infrastructure Capacity Assessment report for sewer and water systems
• Update on Stage 1 Water Restrictions and well levels
• Discussion of upcoming C2C meeting agenda items

Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee

The Oliver Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee will meet to discuss the 2024 Seniors' Week draft schedule and review accessibility plan priorities. The agenda also includes a verbal update on provincial engagement around accessibility.

• 2024 Seniors' Week draft schedule and project coordinator report
• Accessibility Plan Priorities with attached reports
• Provincial engagement around accessibility (verbal update)

Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision.

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw 1422 and the Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw 1364.04. A delegation from BC Anti-Human Trafficking will present. Council will also review the 2023 audited financial statements and consider a grant-in-aid request for the Ukraine Nightingale Project.

• Adoption of 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw 1422
• Adoption of Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw 1364.04
• Delegation on anti-human trafficking by Cathy Peters
• 2023 Audited Financial Statements and Statement of Financial Information
• Grant-in-aid request for Ukraine Nightingale Project

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive updates on Stage 1 water restrictions and well levels, the Station Street Market, and a proposed False Alarm Bylaw. A strategic plan update and recreation update are also on the agenda.

• Stage 1 Water Restrictions Well Update (verbal update from Director of Operations)
• Station Street Market Update (presentation from Grow Oliver Coordinator)
• False Alarm Bylaw (report from Corporate Officer, with attached bylaw)
• Recreation Update (report from Director of Recreation)
• Strategic Plan Update (report from Chief Administration Officer)

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee will meet to discuss an overview of its own terms of reference, an update on recreation services operations, and 2024 capital project updates. The agenda includes three staff reports but no specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text.

• Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Overview
• Recreation Services Operations Update
• 2024 Capital Project Updates

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from Medical Arts Health Research / DB Foundation for Health Research, discuss appointing members to a Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group, and review Bylaw 1419, a revitalization tax exemption bylaw. The meeting is primarily discussion-oriented, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Barb Stewart, Program Manager, Medical Arts Health Research / DB Foundation for Health Research
• Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group appointment and terms of reference
• Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw 1419, including schedules and application form
• Public question period for audience questions on meeting topics

Regular Open Council Meeting

The council will hold first and second readings of zoning and official community plan amendments to allow small-scale multi-unit housing. It will also consider first through third readings of the 2024 tax rate bylaw, a temporary use permit at 374 McKinney Road, and capital plan amendments for active transportation and Vision Zero grants. Other items include a grant-in-aid application from the Ukraine Nightingale Project and a proclamation request for Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.

• First and second reading of Zoning Bylaw 1423 and OCP Amendment Bylaw 1370.11 for small-scale multi-unit housing
• First, second, and third reading of 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw 1422
• Temporary use permit for 374 McKinney Road
• 2024 Capital Plan amendment for Active Transportation Grant
• 2024 Capital Plan amendment for Vision Zero Grant

Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee will consider proposed changes to BC Transit Route 40 stops in Oliver, based on a Chief Administrative Officer's report. Other business includes updates on all-accessible disc golf, an air filter workshop, prioritization of the accessibility plan, and Senior's Weeks 2024. The meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2024, in Council Chambers.

• Changes to BC Transit Route 40 stops in Oliver (CAO report attached)
• All-Accessible Disc Golf presentation by Dion Eden
• Air Filter Workshop (Project Coordinator verbal report)
• Moving Towards Prioritization in the Accessibility Plan (report attached)
• Senior's Weeks 2024 Update (report attached)

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting the 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw and an amendment to the 2023-2027 plan, along with community and corporate energy and emissions plans. Other items include a temporary use permit at 339 Fairview Road, several bylaw amendments, and proclamation requests for Seniors Week, International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, and Moose Hide Campaign Day.

• Adoption of 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw 1421
• Adoption of 2023-2027 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw 1416.01
• Temporary Use Permit at 339 Fairview Road
• Community Energy and Emissions Plan discussion
• Proclamation requests for Seniors Week, International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, and Moose Hide Campaign Day

Sister City Advisory Committee

The Oliver Sister City Advisory Committee will meet to discuss an update on the 2024 Bandai delegation, based on a corporate officer's report. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• 2024 Bandai delegation update discussion
• Adoption of February 29, 2024 meeting minutes
• Corporate officer's report on Bandai delegation

Committee of the Whole

The Oliver Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss three business items: a presentation to finance staff for the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting, a council appointment to the Sister City Advisory Committee, and a funding discussion for a Sister City delegation. No decisions are recorded; items are presented for discussion only.

• Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (CAnFR) presentation to finance staff
• Council appointment to the Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee
• Sister City Delegation funding discussion

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver Council is meeting to consider several bylaws and reports. Key items include first, second, and third readings of the 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw 1421 and an amendment to the 2023-2027 plan, as well as a proposed expansion of the rural water system. Council will also review a new solid waste collection contract for 2025-2032, a lease revision for two 2-bay hangars, and a lease transfer. Several routine reports and minutes are on the consent agenda.

• 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw 1421 for first, second, and third reading
• 2023-2027 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw 1416.01 for first, second, and third reading
• Rural Water System Boundary Updates and Proposed Expansion (including 300 Road 11)
• Solid Waste Collections Contract 2025-2032
• Requested Revision to Proposed Lease for Two 2 Bay Hangars

Sister City Advisory Committee

The agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver Council will review the RDOS 2024 budget presentation and discuss 2024 tax rate multipliers. The meeting includes discussions on a development variance permit for 1022 Fairview Road and upcoming market planning.

• RDOS 2024 Budget Presentation
• 2024 Tax Rate Multipliers and Scenarios
• Development Variance Permit - 1022 Fairview Road
• 2024 Oliver Market Planning
• Organic Waste Collection Program engagement

Committee of the Whole

The Oliver Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider zoning and Official Community Plan amendments for small-scale multi-unit housing, and to review SILGA resolutions. The meeting includes adoption of prior minutes and a public question period.

• Zoning and OCP Amendment for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing
• SILGA Resolutions

Special Open Council Meeting

The Oliver Town Council will consider a contract award for water reservoir relining based on tender results, and review the draft 2024-2028 financial plan including capital updates and business cases for new roles. A public question period will follow discussion of these items.

• Water Reservoir Relining Tender Results and Recommendation of Award
• 2024-2028 Draft Financial Plan
• OFD - SPU Business Case
• Business Case for succession planning new roles
• 2024 Operating Plan and Capital Update - Feb 5, 24

Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee will hear a presentation from the City of Kamloops on its accessibility plan, receive an update on the Town's feedback mechanism, review potential ideas and suggestions, and discuss plans for Seniors' Week in June 2024. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• City of Kamloops - Plan Overview and a Q+A presentation by Ben Chobater
• February 2024 Update on the Town's Feedback Mechanism
• Reviewing Potential Ideas and Suggestions
• Seniors' Week - June 2024 discussion

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council will discuss several grant opportunities, including UBCM Active Transportation Planning and Emergency Program grants, and a Scotts Canada Gro for Good grant. They will also consider a bylaw enforcement officer appointment and rescind, and finalize regional feedback on the Emergency and Disaster Management Act.

• Bylaw Enforcement Officer Appointment and Rescind
• UBCM Active Transportation Planning Grant Opportunity
• Scotts Canada 2024 Gro for Good Grant Opportunity
• Emergency Program Workplan for 2024
• Final Version of Regional Feedback to Province – Emergency and Disaster Management Act

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider zoning and Official Community Plan amendments to allow small-scale multi-unit housing, review a proposed solid waste collection contract for 2025-2032, and discuss resolutions for the 2024 SILGA convention. No decisions are being made at this meeting; items are for discussion only.

• Zoning and OCP amendments for small-scale multi-unit housing
• Solid waste collection contract 2025-2032
• Call for resolutions for the 2024 SILGA convention

Airport Advisory Committee

The Oliver Airport Advisory Committee will meet on January 29, 2024, to consider a draft Airport Master Plan presented by consultants from Operations Economics Inc. The agenda also includes adoption of previous meeting minutes and scheduling of future meetings.

• Review of Draft Airport Master Plan with presentation by Rob Beynon and Jon Spalding of Operations Economics Inc.
• Adoption of minutes from the December 1, 2023 meeting

Special Open Council Meeting

This special open council meeting includes a delegation from the Oliver Tourism Association to present its 2024 budget, and a discussion of the draft five-year financial plan for water matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Oliver Tourism Association delegation with 2024 OTA Budget
• Draft Five-Year Financial Plan for water matters
• 2024 Operating Plan and Capital Update for water

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council will discuss a formal after-action review of the May 2023 flood event and the province's draft municipal emergency management regulations. They will also consider a water conservation funding opportunity from the Okanagan Basin Water Board, proposed leases for airport hangars, and a crown land tenure license. The agenda includes adoption of prior meeting minutes and routine reports.

• Formal After Action Review of the May 2023 flood event
• Province's Draft Municipal Emergency Management Regulations
• Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) funding opportunity from Okanagan Basin Water Board
• Proposed lease for two two-bay hangars at the airport
• Air Cadet Hangar Lease Agreement

Committee of the Whole

The agenda is largely procedural, with adoption of minutes and several delegation presentations scheduled. No specific decisions or votes are listed in the agenda text.

• Delegation: South Okanagan Community Economic Development Collaborative - BRER Program
• Delegation: Desert Sun Counselling funding request
• Delegation: Theatre Society 2024-2025 budget overview
• Delegation: Access Centre presentation
• Discussion: Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee Terms of Reference