West Central Okanagan Electoral Area public meetings in 2024

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board is meeting to consider the 2024-2028 Regional Growth Strategy Priority Projects Plan. Directors will also review an amendment bylaw regarding Dietrich Water System fees and charges.

• Regional Growth Strategy Priority Projects Plan 2024-2028 endorsement
• Dietrich Water System Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1559
• 2025 conference expense approval for Board members
• Midterm review of four RDCO Committees

The Regional Board endorsed the Regional Growth Strategy Priority Projects Plan 2024-2028 and adopted the Dietrich Water System Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1559. It also approved 2025 conference expenses for several directors, paused three advisory committees pending a midterm review, and received committee reports for information. The meeting then closed to the public for personnel and labour discussions.

• Endorsed Regional Growth Strategy Priority Projects Plan 2024-2028 (carried)
• Adopted Dietrich Water System Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1559 (carried)
• Approved 2025 conference expenses for directors Coble, Carson, Dyas, Kraft, and Chair Wooldridge (carried)
• Paused Agricultural Advisory, Environmental & Climate Advisory, and Planning Advisory Committees until midterm review (carried)
• Received Central Okanagan Economic Development Advisory Committee minutes and Okanagan Basin Water Board report for information (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for personnel and labour relations discussions (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will review a draft five-year financial plan including estimated 2025 tax impacts and capital project expenditures. The meeting also includes presentations from the Okanagan Regional Library and the Wilson's Landing and Communities Society.

• Review of draft 2025-2029 Financial Plan for Electoral Area Services
• Presentation by Okanagan Regional Library CEO Danielle Hubbard
• Presentation by Blanche Beda regarding Traders Cove Transfer Station recommendations
• Demonstration of the new Electoral Area Property Tax Look Up application

The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended the draft 2025-2029 Financial Plan for Electoral Area Services to the Regional Board. The committee also received a report on the Electoral Area Property Tax Look Up application for information. Two delegations presented: the Okanagan Regional Library and the Wilson's Landing and Communities Society regarding the Traders Cove Transfer Station. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended draft 2025-2029 Financial Plan to Regional Board (carried)
• Received Electoral Area Property Tax Look Up Application report for information (carried)

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan board will discuss and vote on supporting implementation of a uniform regional food waste collection program following final engagement results. Other items include receiving the 2024 Interim Housing Needs Report, considering one Official Community Plan per electoral area, and approving a notice on title for a property at 6100 Beau Park Road due to building bylaw violations. The board will also consider amending water system fees for the Dietrich Water System and adopting the 2025 board and committee meeting schedule.

• Curbside food waste program: board to confirm support for implementation based on final engagement results
• Notice on title for 6100 Beau Park Road (Lot 6, PLAN KAP33459) due to Building Bylaw No. 1482 violation
• Dietrich Water System fees and charges amendment to be considered by board
• Official Community Plan updates: one plan per electoral area recommended by Electoral Area Services Committee
• Solid Waste Management Plan 5-year effectiveness review and 2024 updates to be received

The Regional Board elected Director Wooldridge as Chair and Director Ireland as Vice-Chair. The Board also directed staff to advance the Curbside Food Waste Program and requested participation confirmation from municipal councils by July 31, 2025. Additionally, the Board approved updates to enforcement bylaws and authorized a notice on title for a property on Beau Park Road.

• Elected Director Wooldridge as Chair
• Elected Director Ireland as Vice-Chair
• Directed staff to develop updated Official Community Plans for each Electoral Area
• Approved notice on title for 6100 Beau Park Road
• Adopted amendments to Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Ticket Information bylaws
• Directed staff to advance Curbside Food Waste Program
• Endorsed fee increases for the Dietrich Water System
• Approved 2025 Board and Committee meeting schedule

Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board will convene a brief public session to adopt the agenda and minutes from June 27, 2024. The board will then vote to close the meeting under the Community Charter to discuss preliminary negotiations for a proposed hospital district service and confidential information from talks with the provincial government.

• Motion to close the meeting under Community Charter sections 90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b) for preliminary negotiations and confidential provincial discussions
• Adoption of draft minutes from June 27, 2024 board meeting
• Adoption of the November 28, 2024 agenda

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board adopted its November 28, 2024 agenda and the minutes of its June 27, 2024 meeting. The Board then voted to close the meeting to the public under section 90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter to discuss preliminary-stage negotiations about a proposed hospital district service and confidential information on negotiations between the hospital district and the provincial government. The closed session ran from 11:33 a.m. to 12:11 p.m., after which the meeting adjourned. No substantive decisions on hospital district business were recorded in the open portion of the minutes.

• Adopted the November 28, 2024 meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted the June 27, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved closing the meeting to the public under Community Charter s.90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b) (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:11 p.m.

Westside Wastewater Service Standing Committee

The Westside Wastewater Service Standing Committee will meet on November 14, 2024, to discuss three items. Members will review the draft 2025-2029 financial plan for the wastewater service. They will also receive updates on the 2024 source control program and the regional wastewater treatment plant performance.

• Draft 2025-2029 Financial Plan for the Westside wastewater service presented for review
• 2024 Source Control Program Update for the Westside Regional Wastewater System
• 2024 Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Process Update

The committee recommended the draft 2025-2029 Westside Wastewater Service Financial Plan to the Regional Board. Members also received updates on the 2024 Source Control Program and the Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant process.

• Recommended draft Westside Wastewater Service 2025-2029 Financial Plan to the Regional Board (Carried)
• Received 2024 Source Control Program Update for information (Carried)
• Received 2024 Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Process Update for information (Carried)
• Adopted November 14, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted November 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan is meeting to discuss long-range planning, regional transportation services, and various grant applications. The board will also consider a loan authorization bylaw for the Okanagan Regional Library and a zoning variance for a property on Baird Road.

• Loan Authorization Bylaw No.1558 to borrow $2.5M for Okanagan Regional Library
• Development Variance Permit (VP-24-05) for a retaining wall and fence at 227 Baird Road
• Proposed sequencing for updating the Regional Growth Strategy and Official Community Plans
• Drafting a transportation service establishment bylaw for a Regional Transportation Service
• Appointment of three Animal Control Officers and one Bylaw Enforcement Officer

The Regional Board approved a new Regional Transportation Service concept and directed staff to report back with financial impacts. They also approved a zoning variance for a retaining wall at 227 Baird Road, appointed new bylaw and animal control officers, and authorized three grant applications totaling $694,470.90. Additionally, the Board directed staff to begin scoping an update to the Regional Growth Strategy.

• Approved Regional Transportation Service concept; staff to report financial impacts
• Approved zoning variance for retaining wall at 227 Baird Road (height and setback)
• Directed staff to commence scoping of Regional Growth Strategy update
• Appointed Nicolas Watson, Hannah Haworth, and Jamieson Wozniak as Animal Control Officers
• Appointed Peter Marvin as Bylaw Enforcement Officer and Marius Starr as Park Ranger
• Approved amended UBCM FireSmart grant application for $297,470.90
• Approved UBCM Indigenous Cultural Safety training grant application for $237,000
• Approved UBCM fire department equipment grant application for $160,000

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the Official Community Plans and the False Alarms Reduction Program. The body will also consider amendments to fees for the Dietrich Water System and a request for parking signs on Old Vernon Road.

• Proposed amendments to Dietrich Water System Fees and Charges Bylaw
• Update on Electoral Area Official Community Plans (OCPs)
• Proposed letter to Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure regarding no parking signs on Old Vernon Road
• Update on the False Alarms Reduction Program

The Electoral Area Services Committee received updates on the False Alarm Program and Dietrich Water System fees and charges, forwarding the water bylaw amendments to the Regional Board without recommendation. The committee also advanced a recommendation for one Official Community Plan per Electoral Area to the Regional Board, with Director Carson opposed. Additionally, the committee recommended the Regional Board send a letter to the Ministry of Transportation requesting 'no parking' signs along Old Vernon Road.

• Adopted October 21, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Adopted June 13, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Received False Alarm Program update for information (carried)
• Received Dietrich Water System fees and charges amendments report and forwarded to Regional Board with no recommendation (carried)
• Advanced one Official Community Plan per Electoral Area to Regional Board (carried; Director Carson opposed)
• Recommended Regional Board send letter to Ministry of Transportation requesting 'no parking' signs on Old Vernon Road (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the Regional Agriculture Strategy (Phase 2). This phase focuses on developing a regional approach to protect agricultural land from climate change and population growth.

• Overview of Regional Agriculture Strategy (Phase 2)

The Committee of the Whole met and adopted the agenda and the June 13, 2024 minutes. It received a staff overview of the Regional Agriculture Strategy Phase 2 for information only; no decisions were made on the strategy. The meeting adjourned after about 25 minutes.

• Adopted October 10, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Adopted June 13, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Received Regional Agriculture Strategy Phase 2 overview for information (carried)

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board will consider adopting a zoning amendment for Shelter Cove, updating building and business bylaws, and renewing a fire mutual aid agreement. The meeting will also include the adoption of minutes and the appointment of a corporate officer.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-289 for Shelter Cove
• Amendments to Building Bylaw No. 1482
• Repeal and replacement of Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw
• Renewal of Mutual Aid Agreement with RDKB Big White Fire Department
• Appointment of Corporate Officer Corie Griffiths

The Regional Board adopted several bylaws, including amendments to the Building Bylaw and Development Application Fees, a new Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw, and related enforcement amendments. It also adopted a zoning amendment for Shelter Cove, approved a fire inspector policy, renewed a mutual aid agreement, and appointed a Corporate Officer. All decisions were carried, with one director opposed to the business bylaw package.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 1553 (Building Bylaw amendment) and Bylaw No. 1554 (Development Application Fees amendment) (carried)
• Adopted Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 1555 and amendments to Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Ticket Information Utilization bylaws (carried, Director Carson opposed)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-289 for Shelter Cove, 4401 Westside Road (carried)
• Approved Board Policy BP20-2024 on Fire Inspector and Fire Investigator Designation (carried)
• Approved Mutual Fire Aid Agreement with Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (carried)
• Appointed Corie Griffiths as Corporate Officer (carried)
• Received demographic and housing projections for information (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for land and negotiation discussions (carried)

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan is meeting to discuss zoning amendments, infrastructure funding, and administrative policies. The board will consider a site-specific zoning change for a petting zoo and inflationary adjustments to wastewater development charges.

• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-281 for a petting zoo at 5932 Old Vernon Road
• Inflationary adjustments to Development Cost Charges for Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant and East Trunk
• Request for Notice on Title for 4359 Maxwell Road due to Building Bylaw No. 1482 violations
• Authorization of the 2024-2034 Community Works Fund Agreement
• Report of purchase commitments exceeding $100,000 made during Q2 2024

The board approved registering a notice on title against 4359 Maxwell Road for building bylaw contraventions, adopted several bylaws including wastewater treatment plant development cost charge amendments and a zoning amendment for Kangaroo Creek Farm, and authorized a letter of support for the City of Kelowna's transit fund application. It also approved policies and agreements, and rescinded a corporate officer appointment.

• Approved notice on title for 4359 Maxwell Road (R2024/106)
• Adopted wastewater treatment plant DCC amendment bylaws (R2024/109)
• Adopted zoning amendment bylaw 871-281 for 5932 Old Vernon Road (R2024/110)
• Authorized signing 2024-2034 Community Works Fund Agreement (R2024/111, Carson opposed)
• Approved policy BP19-2024 on deploying regional resources outside boundaries (R2024/113)
• Approved 2024-2028 service review schedule (R2024/114)
• Rescinded Karen Needham's corporate officer appointment effective Aug 31, 2024 (R2024/115)
• Received committee reports for information (R2024/116)

Regular Board Meeting

The board will hold a public hearing on the 2nd and 3rd reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871‑281, which proposes a site‑specific text change to the A1 zone at 5932 Old Vernon Road to allow the continuation of a petting zoo at Kangaroo Creek Farm. Several notices on title will be presented for properties that are in violation of the RDCO Building Bylaw No. 1482. The board will also receive updates on community readiness engagement, wildfire after‑action review, and a special events permit request from the Kelowna Dirt Bike Club.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871‑281 – 2nd and 3rd reading for Kangaroo Creek Farm, 5932 Old Vernon Road
• Notice on Title for 4551 June Springs Road – violation of Building Bylaw No. 1482
• Notice on Title for 820 Firwood Road – violation of Building Bylaw No. 1482
• Community Readiness Public Engagement – report and next steps
• Kelowna Dirt Bike Club 2024 Special Events Permit request

The Regional Board approved four Notices on Title for properties with building-bylaw contraventions, and gave second and third reading to a zoning amendment for Kangaroo Creek Farm. It also approved three special event permits for the Kelowna Dirt Bike Club and endorsed an award application for the Westside wastewater plant. Several reports were received for information, including the wildfire after-action review.

• Approved Notice on Title for 4551 June Springs Road (carried)
• Approved Notice on Title for 820 Firwood Road (carried)
• Approved Notice on Title for 10780 Whiteman Creek Road (carried)
• Approved Notice on Title for 1735 Huckleberry Road (carried)
• Gave second and third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-281 (carried)
• Approved three Special Event Permits for Kelowna Dirt Bike Club (carried)
• Endorsed UBCM Community Excellence Awards application for Westside wastewater plant (carried)
• Supported covenant discharge at 7950 Lakeshore Road (carried, 2 opposed)

Public Hearing

The Regional Board is holding a public hearing to consider a site-specific text amendment to the A1 zone. This amendment would allow for the continuation of a petting zoo at Kangaroo Creek Farm. No decision will be made at this hearing; the board will consider the bylaws at a subsequent regular meeting.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-281 regarding 5932 Old Vernon Road (Kangaroo Creek Farm)

The Regional District of West Central Okanagan held a public hearing on July 25, 2024, for a proposed zoning amendment (Bylaw No. 871-281) to allow the continuation of a petting zoo at Kangaroo Creek Farm, 5932 Old Vernon Road. No members of the public spoke during the hearing, and it was closed at 8:39 a.m. No decision was made at the hearing; the matter will proceed to a future board meeting.

• Public hearing opened and closed for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-281 (no public comments)
• No decision made on the zoning amendment at this hearing

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board is considering several zoning amendments, including residential development at Shelter Cove Estates and a petting zoo at Kangaroo Creek Farm. The agenda also includes the 2024/2025 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement and updates to the Westside Liquid Waste Management Plan.

• Rescind Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-286 for 9544 Keithley Road
• Zoning amendment for 36 single family homes at Shelter Cove Estates (4401 Westside Road)
• Zoning amendment to allow a petting zoo at Kangaroo Creek Farm (5932 Old Vernon Road)
• 2024/2025 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement
• Westside Liquid Waste Management Plan update

The Regional Board approved the 2024-2025 Kelowna Regional Annual Operating Agreement and the 2023 Statement of Financial Information. Several zoning amendments were processed, including one rescinded and one scheduled for a public hearing. The Board also directed staff to halt applications conflicting with approved Liquid Waste Management Plans.

• Approved 2024-2025 Kelowna Regional Annual Operating Agreement (Carried)
• Approved 2023 Statement of Financial Information (Carried)
• Rescinded Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-286 for 9544 Keithley Road (Carried)
• Passed first, second, and third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-289 for 4401 Westside Road; adoption deferred pending wastewater maintenance evidence (Carried)
• Passed first reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-281 for 5932 Old Vernon Road; Public Hearing scheduled for July 25, 2024 (Carried)
• Directed staff to not accept future applications conflicting with approved RDCO Liquid Waste Management Plans (Carried)

Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board will conduct routine procedural business, including adopting the agenda and April 25 minutes. The agenda is primarily boilerplate, with the only substantive item being a motion to close the session. The closed portion will cover preliminary negotiations with the provincial government regarding hospital district services.

• Adoption of the June 27 agenda and April 25 meeting minutes
• Motion to close the meeting for confidential discussions
• Preliminary negotiations with the provincial government regarding hospital services
• Meeting location: 1450 K.L.O. Road, Kelowna, BC
• Routine corporate governance and adjournment

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board adopted its June 27, 2024 agenda and the minutes of its April 25, 2024 meeting. The Board then voted to close the meeting to the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b) to discuss preliminary-stage hospital district service negotiations and confidential information on negotiations between the hospital district and the provincial government. The meeting reconvened in open session at 2:01 p.m. and adjourned; no other substantive decisions were recorded in the open minutes.

• Adopted the June 27, 2024 meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted the April 25, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Closed the meeting to the public under Community Charter s.90(1)(k) and s.90(2)(b) to discuss hospital district service negotiations and provincial government negotiations (carried)
• Adjourned at 2:01 p.m.

Electoral Area Services Committee

The committee will review options for Official Community Plan updates and receive an update on the Killiney and Westshore Water Systems Study. Additionally, a delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food will present on land use for agriculture.

• Official Community Plan updates overview
• Killiney Beach and Westshore Estates water systems study update
• Ministry of Agriculture and Food presentation on land use for agriculture

The committee declined to recommend that the Official Community Plan Updates report be sent to the Regional Board for further direction. It received presentations on agricultural land use and the Killiney and Westshore Water Systems Study for information.

• Adopted June 13, 2024 meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted February 8, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Ministry of Agriculture and Food presentation on Land Use for Agriculture (Carried)
• Recommendation to forward Official Community Plan Updates report to Regional Board (Defeated)
• Received Killiney and Westshore Water System Study for information (Carried)

Special Board Meeting

The Regional Board is reviewing a summary report regarding the Inclusive Regional Governance Initiative with the Westbank First Nation. Additionally, the board will consider adopting a zoning amendment bylaw and updating external committee appointments.

• Endorsement of proposed decision-making model for Inclusive Regional Governance Initiative
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-288 regarding Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Legislation
• Update of 2024-2026 External Board and committee appointments

The Regional Board adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-288 regarding small-scale multi-unit housing legislation. The Board also endorsed a proposed decision-making model for inclusive regional governance and updated external committee appointments for 2024-2026.

• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-288 (Carried)
• Endorsed seeking Westbank First Nation approval for proposed decision making model and Joint Working Group composition (Carried)
• Appointed Director Tom Dyas to Central Okanagan Economic Development Standing Committee (Carried)
• Appointed Director Rick de Jong to Westside Wastewater Service Standing Committee (Carried)
• Appointed Director Rick Webber as alternate to Kelowna Airport Advisory Committee (Carried)
• Re-appointed Directors Blair Ireland, Charlie Hodge, and Wayne Carson to Okanagan Basin Water Board; Vice-Chair Kevin Kraft as alternate (Carried)
• Appointed Director Luke Stack to Economic Trust of the Southern Interior (Carried)
• Appointed Directors Rick de Jong and Rick Webber to Sterile Insect Release Board; Director Patrick Van Minsel as first alternate (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review updates regarding Emergency Support Services for provincial advocacy. The meeting also includes presentations on regional air quality and the completion of the 2021 Central Okanagan Sensitive Ecosystem Inventory.

• Emergency Support Services provincial and local update report
• Regional Air Quality Service update
• 2021 Central Okanagan Sensitive Ecosystem Inventory Update

The Committee of the Whole adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes, and recommended that the Regional Board authorize the RDCO Board Chair to write a letter to the Minister of Emergency and Climate Readiness regarding emergency support services concerns. The committee also received informational updates on the Regional Air Quality Service and the Central Okanagan Sensitive Ecosystem Inventory.

• Adopted the June 13, 2024 Committee of the Whole agenda
• Adopted the April 11, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Recommended Regional Board authorize a letter to the Minister of Emergency and Climate Readiness regarding emergency support services concerns
• Received Regional Air Quality Service Update report for information
• Received Central Okanagan Sensitive Ecosystem Inventory Update report for information

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board is considering several legislative updates including small-scale multi-unit housing and new public notice bylaws. The agenda also includes reviews of residential development permit applications and a request for consent regarding water service transitions.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-288 for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing legislation
• Water service transition consent from the City of Kelowna to GEID customers
• Development Permit application review for 1639 Westside Road North
• Development Permit and covenant exchange for Sunset Ranch at 5101 Upper Booth Road South
• Security Alarm Systems Bylaw No. 1546 to replace False Alarms Reduction Bylaw No. 1382

The Regional Board granted the City of Kelowna consent to provide water services to former Glenmore Ellison Improvement District properties. The Board also adopted zoning amendments for small-scale multi-unit housing and approved two residential development permits.

• Approved City of Kelowna water supply services for former GEID properties
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-288 for small-scale multi-unit housing
• Amended secondary suite gross floor area limit to 100 square metres
• Adopted Amendment No. 2 to Development Application Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1483
• Authorized Development Permit DP-22-23 for 1639 Westside Road North
• Authorized Development Permit DP-23-18 for Sunset Ranch Phases 4 and 6
• Adopted Security Alarm Systems Bylaw No. 1546
• Adopted Public Notice Bylaw No. 1549, 2024

Special Board Meeting

The Board will meet to consider a request from the Kelowna Dirt Bike Club for an annual special events permit. The requested permit period is May 17 to May 20, 2024.

• Kelowna Dirt Bike Club Annual Special Events Permit Request (May 17-20, 2024)

The Regional Board approved a Special Event Permit for the Kelowna Dirt Bike Club for an event scheduled from May 17 to May 20, 2024.

• Approved Special Event Permit for Kelowna Dirt Bike Club (Carried)

Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to review the 2023 financial statements for legislative compliance. The board will also receive a response from Interior Health Authority regarding a request for bed projections.

• Approval of 2023 financial statements
• Correspondence from Interior Health Authority regarding bed projections

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board approved the 2023 audited financial statements and authorized officials to sign them. The board also received a letter from Interior Health regarding hospital bed projections for information. A portion of the meeting was closed to the public to discuss preliminary negotiations with the provincial government.

• Agenda adopted (RHD2024/018)
• March 14, 2024 minutes adopted (RHD2024/019)
• 2023 Financial Statements approved (RHD2024/020)
• Interior Health letter on bed projections received for information (RHD2024/021)
• Meeting closed to public for preliminary negotiations (RHD2024/022)

Regular Board Meeting

The Board will consider several development applications, including a 72-lot subdivision proposal and secondary suite rezoning. Additionally, directors will review the 2023 financial statements and purchase commitments exceeding $100,000.

• 72-lot subdivision proposal for Firwood Road and Alpine Road
• Secondary suite rezoning for 9544 Keithley Road
• Land use amendment for 6610 Goudie Road
• Development and variance permit applications for 1663 Westside Road
• Approval of 2023 financial statements

The Regional Board approved the audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023. Several zoning and land use amendments were passed for properties in Electoral Areas West and East. The Board also approved a development permit for a residential dwelling on Westside Road.

• Approved 2023 Financial Statements (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare Zoning and OCP Amendment Bylaws for Firwood Road and Alpine Road (Carried)
• Passed first, second, and third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-286 for 9544 Keithley Road (Carried)
• Adopted Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw Amendment No. 1195-26 for 6610 Goudie Road (Carried)
• Approved Development Permit DP-24-01 and Variance Permit VP-24-01 for 1663 Westside Road (Carried)
• Deferred Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-287 for 145 Heldon Court due to incomplete documents

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss updates on the Regional Growth Strategy implementation and the 2024 spring emergency preparedness communications plan. The committee will also review results from an A.I. curbside monitoring program pilot intended to reduce recycling contamination.

• Regional Growth Strategy Implementation Update
• 2024 Emergency Preparedness Communications outline
• A.I. curbside monitoring program pilot results

The Committee of the Whole received three reports for information regarding regional growth, emergency communications, and recycling contamination. No substantive policy changes or funding approvals were decided during the open session.

• Received Regional Growth Strategy Implementation Update report
• Received 2024 Emergency Preparedness Communications update
• Received Recycling Contamination Reduction Pilot Report
• Adopted February 08 and March 13, 2024 minutes

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board will consider replacing existing noxious weed and pest control bylaws. The board is also reviewing a grant application for emergency operations equipment and training. A request regarding housing legislation was withdrawn by staff.

• Replacement of Noxious Weed Control Bylaw No. 179 and Noxious Insect and Pest Infestation Control Bylaw No. 879
• Support for UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant application
• Withdrawal of Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing legislation extension request

The Regional Board adopted two new bylaws regarding noxious weed and pest control. The Board also supported a grant application for emergency operations equipment and training.

• Adopted Noxious Weed Control Bylaw No. 1544
• Adopted Noxious Pest and Insect Control Bylaw No. 1545
• Supported $172,000 UBCM grant application for Emergency Operations Centre Equipment and Training

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board is meeting to consider the adoption of the 2024–2028 Five-Year Financial Plan bylaw. The agenda also includes adopting a zoning amendment and receiving an update on fire services review recommendations.

• Consideration of the 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-285 for administrative amendments
• Update on the status of the 2023 Mitchell and Associates Fire Services Review Recommendations
• Consideration of variations to Board Policy 8.11 regarding Excluded Salary Administration

The Regional Board adopted the 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1543. Other actions included adopting a zoning amendment and updating a salary administration policy.

• Adopted 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1543 (Carried; Vice-Chair Kraft, Directors Carson and Cannan opposed)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-285 (Carried)
• Approved changing performance review timeline in Excluded Salary Administration Policy 8.11 from July to January (Carried)
• Received Fire Service Review Recommendations report for information (Carried)
• Received Okanagan Basin Water Board Report - March 2024 for information (Carried)
• Received Central Okanagan Economic Development Advisory Committee Minutes - January 24, 2024 for information (Carried)

Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board will consider its 2024–2028 five-year financial plan. Directors are reviewing amendments to existing capital bylaws and new capital bylaws that would authorize increased spending on hospital facility projects across the district. The agenda also covers routine administrative items, including adopting previous meeting minutes and scheduling the next session for April 25, 2024.

• Readings and adoption of the 2024–2028 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw
• Amendments to capital bylaws for increased spending on hospital facility projects
• New 2024 Capital Bylaws for new hospital facility projects in the financial plan
• Scheduling of the next board meeting for April 25, 2024

The Board approved the 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No.1-2024. Additionally, the Board adopted several capital expenditure amendment bylaws and new capital expenditure bylaws for 2024.

• Adopted 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No.1-2024 (Carried)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Amendment Bylaws No. 267, 268, 276, 277, and 281-2024 (Carried)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaws No. 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, and 312-2024 (Carried)
• Scheduled next Board meeting for April 25, 2024 (Carried)
• Adopted February 22, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board of Directors will attend a Community-to-Community session with Westbank First Nation Chief and Council. The meeting includes a portion closed to the public to discuss confidential information regarding negotiations between the regional district and government entities or third parties.

• Community-to-Community session with Westbank First Nation Chief and Council
• Closed meeting regarding government negotiations

The Committee of the Whole convened for a Community-to-Community session with Westbank First Nation. The meeting was closed to the public to discuss confidential information regarding negotiations between the regional district and provincial or federal governments.

• Closed meeting to the public pursuant to section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter

Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to review and approve a draft five-year financial plan. The agenda also includes a notice of motion from Director Cannan.

• Review and approval of the 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan
• Notice of Motion from Director Cannan

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board approved the draft 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan and directed staff to prepare the corresponding bylaws. The Board also passed a motion requesting the Interior Health Authority provide data on acute and long-term care bed projections for the next five years.

• Agenda adopted with late item added (Carried)
• January 11, 2024 minutes adopted (Carried)
• Draft 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan approved (Carried)
• Staff directed to prepare 2024-2028 Financial Plan bylaws (Carried)
• Motion passed requesting Interior Health Authority bed projection data (Carried)

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board is reviewing several zoning amendments regarding accessory home size and fencing materials. The meeting also includes discussions on a five-year financial plan, food waste collection engagement results, and a fire protection agreement extension.

• Zoning amendment for 4440 Maxwell Road to increase accessory home floor area from 140m2 to 186m2
• Zoning amendment to permit finished corrugated metal for fencing with capped or framed edges
• One-year extension of the Brent Road Fire Protection Agreement with the District of Peachland
• Approval of public feedback regarding the 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan
• Grant-in-aid funding requests totaling $3,400 for North Westside Community Association

The Regional Board approved its 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan and directed that a bylaw be prepared for the Board's consideration based on it; Vice-Chair Kraft and Directors Carson and Cannan were recorded as opposed. The Board also gave first, second and third reading to two zoning amendment bylaws and adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-284 for 4440 Maxwell Road. It extended the Brent Road Fire Protection Agreement with the District of Peachland to December 31, 2024, approved a $3400.00 Electoral Area West grant to the North Westside Communities Association, and agreed to draft a letter to the Province and Federal Government on invasive species legislation. The meeting then closed to the public under sections 90(1)(c) and (e) of the Community Charter to discuss labour/employee relations and land matters.

• Approved 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan; bylaw to be prepared (carried; Kraft, Carson, Cannan opposed)
• Gave first, second and third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-284 (carried)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-284 for 4440 Maxwell Road (carried)
• Gave first, second and third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-285, an administrative amendment (carried)
• Extended Brent Road Fire Protection Agreement with District of Peachland one year to December 31, 2024 (carried)
• Approved $3400.00 Electoral Area West grant to North Westside Communities Association (carried)
• Approved Chair sending letter of support for Black Mountain Irrigation District grant application (carried)
• Directed staff to draft letter to Province and Federal Government on invasive species legislation (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review an overview of the RDCO 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan Guide. Members will also receive a status update on the RDCO Strategic Priorities for 2023-2026.

• RDCO 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan Guide overview
• Public comment opportunity regarding the five-year financial plan
• RDCO Strategic Priorities 2023-2026 status report

The Committee of the Whole received a five-year financial plan guide and a strategic priorities status report for information. No members of the public attended the public comment opportunity regarding the financial plan.

• Adopted February 08, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted October 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received RDCO 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan Guide for information (Carried)
• Received RDCO Strategic Priorities 2023-2026 Status report for information (Carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee appointed its leadership for 2024. The committee also received informational presentations regarding updated Terms of Reference, WFN services, and a provincial secondary suite incentive program.

• Selected Director Kevin Kraft as Chair for 2024 (Carried)
• Selected Councillor Angie Derrickson as Vice Chair for 2024 (Carried)
• Adopted February 8, 2024 meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted December 7, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received updated Terms of Reference for information (Carried)
• Received presentation on RDCO-WFN Local Services Agreement for information (Carried)
• Received presentation on provincial secondary suite program expansion for information (Carried)

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional Board is reviewing a draft 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan. Other items include a floodplain setback exemption for a residence at 9651 Kilkenny Place and an inclusive regional governance initiative.

• Review of the 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan draft
• Floodplain exemption application for 9651 Kilkenny Place to allow renovation within 15m of Okanagan Lake
• UBCM Emergency Support Services Equipment and Training Grant application support
• Report on purchase commitments exceeding $100,000 from Q4 2023
• Inclusive Regional Governance Initiative discussion paper

The Regional Board approved a floodplain setback reduction for a property in Electoral Area West to allow for foundation protection. The Board also supported a grant application for emergency support services equipment and training.

• Approved floodplain exemption FEX-23-02 for 9651 Kilkenny Place, reducing setback from 15m to 5.5m (Carried)
• Approved application for $148,100 UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant (Carried)
• Appointed Vice-Chair Kevin Kraft as alternate to the ETSI-BC Thompson-Okanagan Regional Advisory Committee (Carried)
• Received Inclusive Regional Governance report for information (Carried)
• Received report on 4Q 2023 purchase commitments over $100,000 for information (Carried)
• Received draft 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan for information (Carried)
• Received ETSI Regional Advisory Committee Fall Funding Intake update for information (Carried)

Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Board will elect a Chair and an Acting Chair for the year. Additionally, the Board will receive a presentation regarding the Interior Health 2024/25 Capital Funding Request.

• Election of Board Chair
• Election of Acting Chair
• Interior Health 2024/25 Capital Funding Request presentation
• Resolution to schedule a Special Meeting on February 22, 2024

The Board elected B. Ireland as Chair and G. Milsom as Acting Chair by acclamation. Directors received a presentation on Interior Health's 2024/25 capital funding request. A special meeting was scheduled for February 22, 2024, to review the 2024-2028 Financial Plan.

• Elected B. Ireland as Chair by acclamation
• Elected G. Milsom as Acting Chair by acclamation
• Adopted January 11, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted November 2, 2023 minutes (Carried)
• Received Interior Health 2024/25 Capital Funding Request presentation (Carried)
• Scheduled special meeting for February 22, 2024, to review 2024-2028 Financial Plan (Carried)

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional Board will review findings from a consultation report to develop a Reconciliation Framework. Directors will also consider amending fencing regulations in Zoning Bylaw No. 871 and supporting a UBCM grant application. Additionally, the board will receive a presentation on Westbank First Nation's Comprehensive Community Plan.

• Amendment of fencing regulations in Zoning Bylaw No. 871
• Review of Reconciliation Framework Consultation Report findings
• Westbank First Nation Comprehensive Community Plan presentation
• Support for a UBCM Regional Community to Community grant application
• Appointment of Caitlyn Fleischmann as Deputy Corporate Officer

The Regional Board approved a $10,000.00 UBCM Regional Community to Community grant application for a senior staff forum focused on government-to-government relationship building with Westbank First Nation. It directed staff to bring forward a report to amend section 3.10 Fencing and Retaining Walls in Zoning Bylaw No. 871, and appointed Ms. Caitlyn Fleischmann as Deputy Corporate Officer effective January 11, 2024. The Board also received several reports and correspondence items for information, including the Reconciliation Framework Consultation Report and a Westbank First Nation delegation on its Comprehensive Community Plan.

• Approved $10,000.00 UBCM Regional Community to Community grant application for senior staff forum with Westbank First Nation (carried)
• Directed staff to bring forward a report to amend section 3.10 Fencing and Retaining Walls in Zoning Bylaw No. 871 (carried)
• Appointed Ms. Caitlyn Fleischmann as Deputy Corporate Officer effective January 11, 2024 (carried)
• Received Westbank First Nation delegation on the WFN Comprehensive Community Plan (carried)
• Received Reconciliation Framework Consultation Report for information (carried)
• Released updated BP15-2023 CAO Performance Review and Salary Administration Policy to the public (carried)
• Received Electoral Area Services Committee minutes and Okanagan Basin Water Board report for information (carried)
• Received correspondence from provincial ministries on Okanagan Basin Water Board Calls to Action and housing legislation for information (carried)