Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen public meetings in 2023

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board of Directors is meeting to vote on a range of development and administrative items. Key decisions include approving development variance permits, a temporary use permit for a vacation rental, a park land cash-in-lieu payment, and advancing an Official Community Plan and zoning amendment to public hearing. The board will also consider several bylaws, including a gas tax expenditure for Princeton and a privacy bylaw amendment.

• Approve Development Variance Permits for retaining walls at 2437 Westwood Drive and 162 Saliken Drive, and a pool setback at 2636 Forsyth Drive
• Approve Temporary Use Permit for vacation rental at 221 Prospect Drive
• Require $78,500 cash-in-lieu of park land for subdivision in Electoral Area I
• Advance OCP and zoning amendments for Electoral Area D to public hearing on January 18, 2024
• Adopt Bylaw 3060 authorizing $38,129.07 from Area H gas tax reserve for Princeton Fire Hall roof and Memorial Park concession roof

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is holding a public hearing for item X2020.009-ZONE. The agenda provides no additional details regarding the specific location or nature of the ESDP proposal.

• Public hearing for X2020.009-ZONE (ESDP)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will consider adopting several policy updates, including a revised Enterprise Unit Data and Services Policy, a new consolidated Insurance Policy, and amendments to the Landfill Customer Accounts Policy. The committee will also hear a presentation from Visit South Okanagan, discuss UBCM meeting preparation, and receive information on the Freedom of Information/Privacy Management Program. A closed session is scheduled for personnel and labour relations matters.

• Adopt Enterprise Unit Data and Services Policy as amended
• Rescind three insurance policies and adopt new Insurance Policy
• Amend Landfill Customer Accounts Policy
• Presentation by Thom Tischik, CEO of Travel Penticton, on behalf of Visit South Okanagan
• Closed session under Community Charter s.90(1)(a) and (c) for personnel and labour relations

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is holding a brief 30-minute meeting on December 21, 2023, with a single agenda item: adopting the Schedule of Meetings. This is a routine procedural item to set meeting dates, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Adoption of the 2024 Schedule of Meetings

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and hear an update from the Senior Manager of Solid Waste on developments regarding the Organics Processing Facility. The meeting is largely informational, with no decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of Organics Processing Facility developments

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will receive an update on an effectiveness audit of the Environmentally Sensitive Development Permit (ESDP) area and consider initiating a draft Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 2900. The agenda includes two items for discussion and a recommendation to adopt the agenda and adjourn.

• Effectiveness audit of ESDP area (X2020.009-ZONE) - for information
• Draft Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 2900 (X2023.001-SDS) - recommendation to initiate

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will adopt its agenda, hear a presentation from the South Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Program on its environmental projects budget, and then move into a closed session to discuss personal information about a potential appointee and labour relations. The meeting is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being the conservation program presentation.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Presentation by Lyndré Diederichs, Program Director, on environmental projects budget
• Closed session under Community Charter s.90(1)(a) and (c) for personnel and labour relations

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item only. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is meeting to review and adopt its schedule of meetings, likely for the coming year. No substantive decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Adoption of the Schedule of Meetings (Dec 7 - SOM.pdf)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board will vote on several land-use permits, a $1.93 million contract for a new composting facility, and multiple fire department capital purchases. They will also consider an update to the Environmentally Sensitive Development Permit Area and a parks services amalgamation with Oliver.

• Award Penticton Organic Processing Center design/build contract to AECOM Canada Ltd for $1,928,585 plus taxes
• Approve fire department purchases: $296,000 cab/chassis (Kaleden), $26,000 UTV (Anarchist), $160,000 trailer + $100,000 truck (Willowbrook), $206,000 trailer (Keremeos)
• Approve revised Willowbrook Fire Hall expansion contract from $388,900 to $589,268
• Deny temporary use permit for tourist cabins at 2710 Workman Place, Naramata; approve similar at 602 Highway 3A
• Adopt Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.24 for a composting facility

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to review the 2024-2028 draft operational and capital budget. The agenda includes a budget presentation and workshop materials. No other substantive items are listed.

• 2024 Budget Presentation
• 2024-2028 draft operational and capital budget
• December 6 Workshop.pdf attachment

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is holding a short meeting with a single agenda item: adopting the schedule of meetings for the coming year. The agenda contains no other business items, so this is a procedural meeting focused on calendar planning.

• Adoption of the 2024 schedule of meetings

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

This is a special board meeting of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. The agenda is limited to adopting the agenda, moving into a closed session to discuss personal information about a potential appointee and labour relations, and adjourning. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Closed session under Community Charter Section 90(1)(a) and 90(1)(c) for personnel and labour relations

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is meeting to discuss and approve its schedule of meetings. The agenda contains only this single item, with no attached details or reports. This is a procedural item with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of the 2024 schedule of meetings

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and receive an information report on an 'Effectiveness Audit' of the Environmentally Sensitive Development Permit (ESDP) area, with the audit report attached. No decisions or votes are scheduled on the audit; it is for information only. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with agenda approval and adjournment.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Information report on ESDP 'Effectiveness Audit' (X2020.009-ZONE)
• Attachment: ESDP Audit Report

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will hear a presentation on accessible emergency communication, review Q3 activity and action plan reports, and consider adjustments to select committee and external agency appointments. The meeting will also move to closed session for personnel and labour relations matters.

• Presentation by Arlene Brenner and Janice Lyons on accessible communication in emergencies
• Q3 Activity Report for Corporate Services
• Q3 Corporate Action Plan
• Adjustments to 2024 select committee and external agency appointments
• Closed session under Community Charter Section 90(1)(a) and 90(1)(c)

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is holding a continued public hearing on a zoning application (E2021.008-ZONE) for a compost facility. The meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2023, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the RDOS Boardroom in Penticton. The agenda contains only this single item, with no attached documents or details provided.

• Continued public hearing for zoning application E2021.008-ZONE (Compost Facility)

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and hear a presentation from James Littley, Deputy Administrator of the Okanagan Basin Water Board, on invasive mussels. The meeting is short (30 minutes) and includes only this presentation plus agenda approval and adjournment.

• Presentation on invasive mussels by Okanagan Basin Water Board Deputy Administrator James Littley

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board will consider awarding a $1,928,585 contract to AECOM Canada Ltd for designing and commissioning a new composting facility in Penticton. The board will also vote on multiple bylaws to spend Growing Communities and Gas Tax reserve funds on local projects, including park upgrades, sewer replacement, and fire hall construction. Several land-use items are on the agenda, including a park land cash-in-lieu payment of $372,500 and decisions on temporary use permits for recreational vehicles. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, committee reports, and a closed session for personnel and labour matters.

• Award $1,928,585 contract to AECOM Canada Ltd for Penticton Organic Processing Center design and commissioning
• Bylaw 3040: $298,111.11 for Pioneer Park Pathways and Tennis/Pickle Ball Court in Area I
• Bylaw 3041: $498,111.11 for sewer infrastructure design/replacement in Okanagan Falls (Area D)
• Bylaw 3043: $98,111.11 for Willowbrook Fire Hall construction (Area C)
• Park land cash-in-lieu of $372,500 for subdivision at Lot B, Plan KAP22642, District Lot 551, SDYD (Area D)

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, approve the 2024 board meeting schedule, and hear a presentation from the Medical Arts Health Research Group on participatory action research pilots for memory cafés and dementia-friendly communities. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the delegate presentation.

• Adoption of agenda and minutes from October 19 and November 2, 2023 meetings
• Approval of 2024 OSRHD Board meeting schedule (Schedule A, monthly and triweekly options)
• Delegate presentation by Barb Stewart and Donna Benson on memory cafés and dementia-friendly communities

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board of Directors is meeting for its inaugural session. The board will elect a chair and vice chair for 2023/2024, adopt the agenda, approve the 2024 meeting schedule, and appoint the chair and vice chair as signing officers for the 2024 year. All items are routine administrative decisions.

• Election of 2023/2024 OSRHD Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of agenda
• Approval of OSRHD Schedule of Meetings
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair as signing officers for 2024

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item only. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is meeting to review and adopt its schedule of meetings. No substantive decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Adoption of the 2023-24 schedule of meetings

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

This is a special board meeting of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. The agenda is limited to adopting the agenda, entering a closed session under Section 90(1)(a) and (c) of the Community Charter, and adjourning. The closed session concerns personal information about an individual considered for a position and labour/employee relations; no public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed session under Community Charter Section 90(1)(a) and (c) for personnel and labour relations matters

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee is reviewing quarterly activity reports. The meeting includes discussions regarding utilities and solid waste operations for the third quarter.

• Q3 Quarterly Report - Utilities
• Q3 Quarterly Report - Solid Waste

Corporate Services Committee

The committee will review the Q3 Corporate Activity Report and the Q3 Corporate Action Plan. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding personal information and labour relations.

• Q3 Corporate Activity Report review
• Q3 Corporate Action Plan review
• Review of outstanding Board action items
• Closed session regarding employee relations and personal information

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board will consider several land-use, infrastructure, and grant items. Key decisions include denying a proposed two-lot subdivision in Electoral Area E, advancing a new Area E Official Community Plan, starting due diligence to acquire the Skaha Estates water system, and applying for grants for climate adaptation and trail resurfacing. The board will also vote on multiple reserve fund expenditures and officer appointments.

• Deny OCP and zoning amendments for two-lot subdivision at 1238 Gawne Road (Bylaws 2458.21 and 2800.27)
• First and second reading of new Electoral Area E OCP (Bylaw 3010) and proceed to public hearing
• Commence due diligence to acquire Skaha Estates Improvement District Water System
• Award $248,705 contract to Introba Canada LLP for Extreme Heat Risk Assessment and Planning
• Adopt Bylaw 3038 withdrawing $498,111.11 for Chain Lake Dam spillway and bridge

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is considering amendments to prohibit the development of new private utilities. They are also reviewing bylaws related to campgrounds and manufactured home parks to update servicing and access requirements.

• Proposal to prohibit the development of new private utilities via OCP and Zoning amendments
• Repeal of Campground Regulations Bylaw No. 2779, 2018
• Requirement for campgrounds with over 50 spaces to have community water, sewer, and a second highway access
• Repeal of Manufactured Home Park Regulations Bylaw No. 2597, 2012
• Requirement for manufactured home parks with over 50 homes to have community water, sewer, and a second highway access

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes, hear a delegation from Interior Health Authority, and consider closing the meeting to the public for negotiations with the provincial government and for land-related matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific funding or project decisions listed.

• Delegation from Interior Health Authority: Madeleine Csillag-wong, Executive Director, Clinical Operations South Okanagan, and Jana Abetkoff, Director of Primary Care, South Okanagan
• Closed session under Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter for negotiations with the provincial government
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter for acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land

Protective Services Committee

This is a short, largely procedural meeting of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen's Protective Services Committee. The committee will adopt the agenda and then receive the Q3 Quarterly Report on Protective Services, which is the only substantive item. The meeting is scheduled for only 15 minutes and ends with adjournment.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Q3 Quarterly Report - Protective Services (attachment: Q3 Quarterly Report - Protective Services.pdf)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and review the Q3 quarterly report from Community Services. The only substantive item is the Q3 report; the rest is procedural approval and adjournment.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Q3 Quarterly Report - Community Services.pdf review

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is holding a short meeting to review and adopt its schedule of meetings. The agenda contains only this single administrative item, with no other business listed.

• Adoption of the October 19, 2023 schedule of meetings

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hear an update on vacation rentals, receive a provincial update on tiny homes, and consider recommending that the Regional District invite municipal members to participate in a regional housing strategy tied to the 2024/25 housing needs assessment update. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Vacation rental update presentation by Planner II Fiona Titley, including a petition from Missezula Property Owners regarding temporary use permits
• Provincial update on tiny homes for information
• Recommendation to invite municipal members to participate in a regional housing strategy developed with the 2024/25 housing needs assessment update
• Recommendation to add the regional housing strategy as a strategic project in the Corporate Business Plan

Corporate Services Committee

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Corporate Services Committee met on October 5, 2023, to review a board self-evaluation overview. The agenda contains no public decisions on zoning, budget, or infrastructure. The meeting concluded with a closed session regarding employee relations and personal information.

• Review of Board Self-Evaluation overview
• Closed session for personal information and labour relations

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee is meeting to receive a quarterly update from the RCMP, presented by S/Sgt. Bob Vatamaniuck of the Penticton South Okanagan Similkameen Regional Detachment. The agenda includes only this delegate presentation, approval of the agenda, and adjournment, with no other business items.

• RCMP Q3 update by S/Sgt. Bob Vatamaniuck
• Agenda approval
• Meeting adjournment

Schedule of Meetings

This agenda is purely procedural: the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is reviewing its schedule of meetings. No decisions, proposals, or discussions of substance are listed.

• Review of schedule of meetings (SOM) for the board

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board of Directors will vote on several land-use permits, including temporary use permits for farm worker housing, vacation rentals, and a mobile vendor, as well as development variance permits for accessory buildings and dwellings. They will also consider a bylaw to spend $250,000 from the Growing Communities Fund on Spirit Park improvements in Electoral Area E, and discuss a potential grant application for economic development. The agenda includes routine consent items and committee minutes.

• Temporary Use Permit C2023.018-TUP for farm worker accommodation at 5535 Highway 97
• Temporary Use Permit C2023.024-TUP for farm worker accommodation at 7226 Island Road
• Bylaw 3030, 2023: $225,000 for Spirit Park washroom construction and $25,000 for sports court repaving in Electoral Area E
• Motion to apply for ETSI-BC Building Economic Development Capacity Grant for community/downtown revitalization or workforce housing strategy
• Notice of Motion for Area H OCP review and zoning changes for temporary vacation rentals

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Board approved several land-use permits, zoning amendments, and policy updates. It authorized a $300,000 expenditure from the Area C Growing Community Fund for kitchen upgrades and adopted a new Elected Official Code of Conduct Policy.

• Approved $300,000 from Area C Growing Community Fund for Oliver Parks and Recreation Kitchen
• Approved Temporary Use Permit F2023.023-TUP for vacation rental at 432 Highway 97
• Approved Letter of Concurrence for telecommunication tower at 1609 Green Lake Road
• Approved Development Variance Permit E2023.020-DVP for cannabis production at 2864 Arawana Road
• Approved Temporary Use Permit H2023.016-TUP for tourist accommodation at 175 Towers Road
• Adopted Bylaw No. 2800.29 to allow mobile homes as accessory dwellings on parcels over 1.0 ha
• Adopted new Elected Official Code of Conduct Policy and updated Communications and Social Media policies
• Authorized Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department to operate as an Interior Operations Service Level department

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and hear a presentation on food security from a Kwantlen Polytechnic researcher. No decisions or votes on substantive matters are scheduled.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Presentation by Kristi Tatebe on food security

The committee met on September 7, 2023, and adopted the meeting agenda. A presentation on food security was delivered by representatives from Kwantlen Polytechnic. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received a report on the final community engagement survey for the Electoral Area E draft Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 3010. No substantive policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Received final engagement survey results for Electoral Area E OCP Bylaw No. 3010

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will consider adopting its agenda, review the 2023 Citizen Survey results and analysis, and then move into a closed session to discuss personnel and labour relations matters. The meeting is scheduled for September 7, 2023, at the RDOS Boardroom in Penticton.

• 2023 Citizen Survey Results presentation and discussion
• Closed session under Community Charter Section 90(1)(a) and (c) for personnel and labour relations
• Agenda adoption and adjournment

The committee reviewed analysis and results from the 2023 Citizen Survey. No substantive policy or spending decisions were recorded in the public session.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved closing the meeting to the public for personnel and labour relations matters

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item only. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is meeting to review and adopt its schedule of meetings. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Adoption of the September 7, 2023 schedule of meetings

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board of Directors will consider several land-use, finance, and service items. Key decisions include a temporary use permit denial, a zoning bylaw amendment for mobile homes as accessory dwellings, and awarding a shoreline protection contract. The board will also hear a verbal update on the Eagle Bluff wildfire response.

• Deny Temporary Use Permit A2023.017-TUP for residential RVs and mobile vendor at 9418 Highway 97
• Third reading of Bylaw 2800.29 to allow mobile homes as accessory dwellings on parcels over 1 ha
• Award Okanagan Falls Shoreline Protection Project to H&M Excavating Ltd. for up to $200,991.35
• Cancel Centennial Park washroom project and add $100,000 to Okanagan Falls Spit reinforcement
• Extend fire protection service areas in Tulameen (Coalmont Road) and Kaleden (Highway 3A)

The Board approved a zoning amendment to allow mobile homes as accessory dwellings on parcels over 1.0 ha and awarded a shoreline protection contract for Okanagan Falls. It also ratified a State of Local Emergency for Electoral Areas B and G due to the Crater Creek wildfire. Several service area extensions for water and fire protection were adopted.

• Approved Bylaw No. 2800.29 to allow mobile homes as accessory dwellings on parcels > 1.0 ha
• Awarded Okanagan Falls Shoreline Protection Project to H&M Excavating Ltd. (max $200,991.35 exclusive of GST)
• Ratified and extended State of Local Emergency for Electoral Areas B and G until August 22nd
• Approved $100,000 contribution to reinforce Okanagan Falls Spit and cancelled Centennial Park washroom project
• Awarded Small Equipment Maintenance, Tire Maintenance and Rotation Contract to Fountain Tire
• Approved extension of Naramata Water Service Area to 3870 Vineyard Lane
• Approved fire service area extensions for Coalmont Road and southwest Kaleden
• Postponed Temporary Use Permit A2023.017-TUP for 9418 Highway 97

Public Hearing

This is a public hearing notice for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. The agenda contains only the bulletin board notice for the hearing; no specific items, proposals, or decisions are listed in the provided text.

• Public hearing notice dated 2023-08-03

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is reviewing and voting on several policy updates, including a revised Communications Policy, new Social Media and Information Systems Appropriate Use policies, a Voyent Alert! usage policy, and a new Elected Official Code of Conduct. The meeting also includes a closed session for labour relations. These are recommendations for adoption, not final decisions by the full board.

• Adopt amended Communications Policy
• Rescind Information Systems Use and Social Media Policy
• Adopt new Social Media Policy, Information Systems Appropriate Use Policy, and Voyent Alert! Usage Policy
• Rescind Code of Ethics Policy and adopt Elected Official Code of Conduct Policy
• Close meeting to public under Section 90(1)(c) of Community Charter for labour relations

The Committee adopted several new policies regarding communications, social media, and elected official conduct. It also rescinded the previous Code of Ethics and Information Systems Use policies. The committee determined briefing priorities for upcoming UBCM meetings.

• Adopted amended Communications Policy
• Rescinded Information Systems Use and Social Media Policy
• Adopted Social Media Policy, Information Systems Appropriate Use Policy, and Voyent Alert! Usage Policy
• Rescinded Code of Ethics Policy
• Adopted Elected Official Code of Conduct Policy
• Directed staff to focus on Campbell Mountain Landfill in briefing notes for Minister of Agriculture and Food
• Directed staff to send Director Robert’s meeting request #527-1 to the Minister of Transportation

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and consider approving the updated Terms of Reference for the South Okanagan Conservation Fund. The meeting is brief, scheduled for 30 minutes, and the only substantive item is the fund's terms of reference.

• Approval of agenda
• South Okanagan Conservation Fund Terms of Reference approval
• Meeting adjournment

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee approved the Terms of Reference for the South Okanagan Conservation Fund. No other substantive items were decided during the meeting.

• Approved South Okanagan Conservation Fund Terms of Reference (Carried)

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes from June 15, 2023, and discuss a draft Memorandum of Understanding with Interior Health. The meeting is brief, scheduled for 15 minutes, and includes no other substantive items.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of June 15, 2023 minutes
• Discussion of draft MOU between Regional Hospital District and Interior Health

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 15, 2023. Members discussed a proposed agreement between the Regional Hospital District and Interior Health. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted August 17, 2023 meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee will hear a presentation from Planetworks Consulting on the Emergency Radio Telecommunications Study, including a final report and baseline assessment. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Presentation by Planetworks Consulting on Emergency Radio Telecommunications Study
• RDOS Final Report - R1 (3 Aug 2023)
• RDOS Baseline Assessment - Final R1 (3 Aug 2023)

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received a presentation on the Emergency Radio Telecommunications Study from Planetworks Consulting Corporation. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Received Emergency Radio Telecommunications Study presentation from Planetworks Consulting Corporation

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is reviewing public and agency feedback on the South Okanagan Sub-Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) and will consider recommending first reading of Amendment Bylaw No. 2770.02. The agenda includes a summary of consultation results and an annotated version of the bylaw.

• Recommendation to bring Bylaw No. 2770.02 (RGS amendment) forward for first reading
• Review of public feedback summary and response sheet
• Review of external agency and First Nations responses
• Growth Management Map included for reference

The Planning and Development Committee adopted the meeting agenda and approved revisions to Bylaw No. 2770.02. The amendment follows Option 2A of the 'RGS Review – Summary of Consultation Undertaken' report.

• Approved Agenda for August 3, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Approved revisions to Bylaw No. 2770.02 per Option 2A (Carried; 7 Directors opposed)

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is holding a brief 30-minute meeting on August 3, 2023, with a single agenda item: adopting the schedule of meetings. No substantive decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Adoption of the Schedule of Meetings (SOM) for upcoming board meetings

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board of Directors is meeting to consider several land-use bylaws, including a zoning amendment to allow mobile homes as accessory dwelling units on large rural parcels, and a motion to begin planning a new Keremeos fire hall. The board will also vote on a $1,000 gas-tax reserve expenditure for museum lighting, adopt asset management policies, and receive committee minutes. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, labour, and security matters.

• First and second reading of Bylaw 2800.29 to allow mobile homes as accessory dwellings on parcels over 1.0 ha, with public hearing before Aug 17
• Adoption of Bylaw 2800.28 to allow continued operation of an eating/drinking establishment at 3692 Fruitvale Way
• First, second, and third reading of Bylaw 1238.05 to extend Kaleden Fire Department service area to subject properties
• Adoption of Bylaw 3026 to withdraw $1,000 from Area B Community Works Reserve for South Similkameen Museum Society track lighting
• Motion by Director Roberts to start process toward a new Keremeos fire hall

The Board approved a zoning amendment to allow mobile homes as accessory dwellings on parcels over 1.0 hectare and expanded the Kaleden Fire Department service area. It also authorized research into a potential new Keremeos fire hall and approved new asset management policies.

• Approved Bylaw No. 2800.29 to allow mobile homes as accessory dwellings on parcels >1.0 ha (proceeding to public hearing)
• Approved Bylaw No. 1238.05 to extend the Kaleden Fire Department Local Service Area
• Approved Bylaw No. 2800.28 to allow continued operation of an eating and drinking establishment at 3692 Fruitvale Way
• Approved $1,000 from Area B Community Works Reserve for South Similkameen Museum Society track lighting
• Approved Asset Management and Tangible Capital Asset Policies
• Extended the current state of emergency until July 12th
• Directed staff to research land and deficiencies for a potential Keremeos fire hall
• Appointed Bob Daly to Okanagan Falls Parks and Recreation Commission and Norm Gaumont to Electoral Area C APC

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda, receive an update from Erik Lachmuth, District Manager at the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, and adjourn. No other business is listed.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Update from Erik Lachmuth, District Manager, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
• Adjournment

The committee met to adopt the agenda and hear from a delegate of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:10 am

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will adopt its agenda, then move into closed session under Section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter for labour or employee relations. The main open item is a 2024 pre-budget workshop where the Board can question, comment on, and make recommendations about the budget cycle and procedures. Staff will also present on the RDOS website, and the committee will review an outstanding board action tracker, a Q2 activity report, and a Q2 corporate action plan.

• Closed session for labour relations or other employee relations under Section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter
• 2024 Pre-Budget Workshop with two attached PDFs
• RDOS Website presentation by Danny Francisco (Manager of IS) and Erick Thompson (Communications Supervisor)
• Outstanding Board Action tracker dated 20230710
• Q2 Activity Report and Q2 Corporate Action Plan for Corporate Services

The committee held a workshop to discuss 2024 budget procedures and questions. Staff presented information regarding the RDOS website, the Q2 activity report, and the Q2 corporate action plan.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved closing the meeting to the public for labour or employee relations
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:04 pm

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee will hear a presentation from Sundog Solutions on the Regional Emergency Management Program Review, and will receive the Protective Services Q2 activity report. The agenda is informational; no decisions are listed beyond adopting the agenda and adjourning.

• Presentation of Regional Emergency Management Program Review by Sundog Solutions
• Review of Regional Emergency Program Study documents
• Protective Services Q2 Activity Report

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received a presentation on the Regional Emergency Program Study from Sundog Solutions. The Chief Administrative Officer presented the second quarter activity report for Protective Services. No substantive policy or spending decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will consider routine administrative items: adopting the agenda, entering a closed session for labour/employee relations and property security, hearing a website presentation, and reviewing the outstanding board action tracker plus Q2 activity and action plan reports. No major public decisions or financial items are listed on the open agenda.

• Closed session under Community Charter Section 90(1)(c) and (d) for labour relations and property security
• RDOS Website presentation by Danny Francisco (Manager of IS) and Erick Thompson (Communications Supervisor)
• Outstanding Board Action tracker review
• Q2 Activity Report – Corporate Services with Q1 Comms Infographic
• Q2 Corporate Action Plan review

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is holding a public hearing on July 20, 2023, regarding a bulletin board notice about backyard farming. The agenda contains only this single item, with no attached details or supporting documents provided.

• Public hearing on Bulletin Board Notice - Backyard Farm

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board of Directors is meeting to vote on a range of items including land-use permits, zoning bylaw amendments, fire department equipment purchases, and grants from reserve funds. The board will also consider adopting several bylaws, including a board procedure bylaw and a building bylaw amendment, and will cancel its September 21 meeting due to a conflict with the UBCM Convention.

• Purchase of two water tenders for Anarchist Mountain and Willowbrook fire departments for $293,280
• Temporary use permit for tourist accommodation at 175 Towers Road, Eastgate (H2023.016-TUP)
• Denial of development variance permit for accessory building at 144 Lockie Road (H2023.021-DVP)
• Approval of vacation rental temporary use permit at 980 Tillar Road, Naramata (E2023.014-TUP)
• Grants from Vermillion Forks Reserve: $20,000 to Tulameen & District Fire Department, $10,000 to Missezula Lake Property Owners Association, $20,000 to Hayes Creek Firefighters' Association

The Board approved several fire service funding measures, including the purchase of two water tenders and grants for equipment upgrades. The Board also denied a vacation rental permit in Naramata and a 3-lot subdivision in Area F. Additionally, a new Board Procedure Bylaw and a Building Bylaw amendment were adopted.

• Approved $293,280 purchase of two water tenders from First Truck Freightliner
• Approved $200,000 from Area I Growing Community Fund for Apex Fire Rescue and Kaleden Volunteer Fire
• Approved $20,000 grant to Tulameen & District Fire Department for breathing apparatus and equipment
• Approved $10,000 grant to Missezula Lake Property Owners Association for fire truck upgrade
• Approved $20,000 grant to Hayes Creek Firefighters’ Association for fire truck upgrade
• Denied Temporary Use Permit for vacation rental at 980 Tillar Road (Opposed: Bush, Knodel, Pendergraft)
• Denied OCP and Zoning amendments for 3-lot subdivision at 8005 Princeton-Summerland Road (Opposed: Bush)
• Approved Development Variance Permit for accessory building at 144 Lockie Road

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and receive the Q2 Activity Report from Development Services. The main item is a quarterly report on planning and development activities, with no other substantive decisions or discussions listed. The meeting is expected to adjourn after these items.

• Q2 Activity Report – Development Services
• Quarterly Report - Planning and Development.pdf

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board to review and adopt its schedule of meetings. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Adoption of the July 20, 2023 schedule of meetings

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to review and discuss the second-quarter activity reports from the Solid Waste and Utilities departments. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda and adjournment, with the Q2 reports as the main substantive items. No decisions or votes are listed beyond routine approval of the agenda.

• Q2 Activity Report – Solid Waste
• Q2 Activity Report – Utilities

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received second quarter activity reports for Solid Waste and Utilities. No substantive policy or spending decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Received Q2 Activity Report – Solid Waste
• Received Q2 Activity Report - Utilities

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and review the Q2 quarterly report on community services activities. The meeting is largely procedural, with the Q2 report as the only substantive item for discussion.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Review of Q2 Quarterly Report - Community Services

The committee met to adopt the meeting agenda and receive the second quarter activity report for Community Services. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the Agenda for the July 20, 2023 meeting

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss the appointment of officers and delegation of duties, a item postponed from June 15, and to hear a presentation on connectivity and the RDOS website. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Appointment of Officers and delegation of duties (postponed from June 15, 2023)
• Presentation on Connectivity and The RDOS Website by Danny Francisco, Manager of IS

The committee approved a request for auditors to meet with the Board in a closed session without staff. Discussion regarding the RDOS website was postponed to July 20, 2023.

• Approved request for auditors to meet with the Board in a closed session without staff
• Postponed discussion on the website until July 20, 2023
• Adopted the July 6, 2023 meeting agenda

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee is deciding on a proposed organic waste treatment and processing facility. They will consider a recommendation to build an aerated bunker facility at 1313 Greyback Mountain Road, borrow funds for construction, apply for a non-farm use, and seek a grant extension. This is the main substantive item on the agenda.

• Recommendation to develop aerated bunker treatment facility at 1313 Greyback Mountain Road for composting yard and food waste
• Loan authorization bylaw to borrow for local government share, amortized over 25 years, recovered by value added tax
• Application to Agricultural Land Commission for non-farm use on southern portion of 1313 Greyback Mountain Road
• Application to province for extension of CleanBC Organics Infrastructure and Collections Program (OICP) grant until March 31, 2025

The committee decided to develop an aerated bunker treatment and processing facility for composting and food waste at 1313 Greyback Mountain Road. They authorized a loan bylaw for construction costs and approved applications for land use and grant extensions.

• Approved development of aerated bunker treatment facility at 1313 Greyback Mountain Road
• Authorized loan bylaw for local government share of construction costs (25-year amortization)
• Approved application to Agricultural Land Commission for non-farm use at 1313 Greyback Mountain Road
• Approved application to the province for CleanBC OICP grant extension to March 31, 2025

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board will vote on several land-use and administrative items, including awarding a contract for the Okanagan Falls incorporation study and community engagement, approving a temporary use permit for a campground, and considering multiple zoning and bylaw amendments. The agenda also includes routine consent items, appointments, and a verbal update from the CAO.

• Award contract for Okanagan Falls Incorporation Study and Community Engagement to Neilson Strategies, Horsman Strategies, Leftside Partners, and Inspire Creative for up to $120,000 plus GST
• Approve Temporary Use Permit D2023.012-TUP for a campground at 5032 7th Avenue, Okanagan Falls
• Approve Development Variance Permit E2023.020-DVP to formalize an indoor cannabis production building at 2864 Arawana Road, Naramata
• Deny OCP and zoning amendments for a two-lot subdivision at 1108 Fish Lake Road (F2022.004-ZONE)
• Adopt Mosquito Control Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 3003 to add Keremeos, Princeton, and Electoral Area E

The Board approved a contract for the Okanagan Falls Incorporation Study and appointed a 10-member study committee. Other key actions included approving a campground permit in Area D and denying a subdivision request in Area F.

• Awarded Okanagan Falls Incorporation Study contract to Neilson Strategies, Horsman Strategies, Leftside Partners, and Inspire Creative (max $120,000 plus GST)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit No. D2023.012-TUP for a campground at 5032 7th Avenue, Okanagan Falls
• Denied Bylaw No. 2790.06 and 2800.13 for a two-lot subdivision at 1108 Fish Lake Road (Opposed: Directors Bush, Knodel, and Coyne)
• Approved a 15-year Licence of Occupation for Willowbrook fire hall parking and training on Crown land
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3003 to add Village of Keremeos, Town of Princeton, and Electoral Area E to the Mosquito Control Service
• Approved a letter of support for Copper Mountain Mine application to amend Mines Act Permit M-29
• Filed a Notice on Title for building bylaw infractions at 3805 Allendale Lake Road
• Appointed Cheryl Berry and Cam Gunning to the Electoral Area E Advisory Planning Commission

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee is meeting to receive a presentation from Grant Holly, Katie Olthuis, and Andrew Morrison on the modernization of the Emergency Program Act. The agenda includes only this update and standard procedural items (approval of agenda and adjournment). No decisions or other business are listed.

• Delegate presentation on Emergency Program Act modernization by Grant Holly, Katie Olthuis, and Andrew Morrison
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Adjournment

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received an update from Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) staff regarding Emergency Program Act Modernization. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and receive an information-only presentation on an 'Effectiveness Audit' of the Environmentally Sensitive Development Permit (ESDP) Area, with provincial and federal staff attending. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is largely informational and procedural.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Information item: Effectiveness Audit of Environmentally Sensitive Development Permit (ESDP) Area (X2020.009-ZONE)
• Presentation by provincial staff Jamie Leathem and federal staff Todd Kemper

The Planning and Development Committee postponed the discussion regarding the Effectiveness Audit of the Environmentally Sensitive Development Permit (ESDP) Area. The committee requested that Stantec be invited to a future meeting to present their report.

• Adopted the July 6, 2023 meeting agenda
• Postponed the Effectiveness Audit of Environmentally Sensitive Development Permit (ESDP) Area to a future meeting
• Requested Stantec be invited to a future meeting to present their report

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item only. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is meeting to review and adopt its schedule of meetings for the remainder of 2023. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Adoption of the July 6, 2023 schedule of meetings (SOM)

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is holding a public hearing to consider a zoning review for the Faulder area in Electoral Area F. The meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2023, from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the RDOS Boardroom in Penticton. No other items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Faulder Zone Review in Electoral Area F

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board of Directors will consider several land-use and financial items, including third reading and adoption of OCP and zoning amendments for the Faulder area, a $60,000 expenditure for Willowbrook Fire Hall upgrades, and enforcement actions for building bylaw infractions. The board will also appoint a parks commission member and bylaw officers, and approve a temporary use permit for a vacation rental.

• Third reading and adoption of Bylaw 2790.03 (Area F OCP amendment) and Bylaw 2800.18 (zoning amendment) for Faulder zone review
• Bylaw 3021 for $60,000 Community Works funding for Willowbrook Fire Hall upgrades
• Notice on title and potential injunctive action for building bylaw infraction at 2636 Forsythe Drive, Area F
• Temporary Use Permit for vacation rental at 1135 McPhee Road, Naramata
• Appointment of Jillian Johnston to Okanagan Falls Parks and Recreation Commission

The Board approved amendments to the Area F Official Community Plan and the Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw regarding the Faulder Water System. Other actions included approving a $60,000 contribution for Willowbrook Fire Hall upgrades and appointing two new Bylaw Enforcement Officers.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 2790.03 and 2800.18 to amend Area F OCP and Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw (CARRIED)
• Approved $60,000 from Area C Community Works Reserve Fund for Willowbrook Fire Hall upgrades (CARRIED)
• Appointed Roza Aylwin and Timothy Donegan as Bylaw Enforcement Officers (CARRIED)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit No. E2023.015-TUP for vacation rental at 1135 McPhee Road, Naramata (CARRIED)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. I2023.044-DVP for metal storage container at 159 Alder Avenue, Kaleden (CARRIED)
• Filed Notice on Title for 2636 Forsythe Drive for building bylaw infractions (CARRIED)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 2494.03 to update Board of Variance meeting schedules (CARRIED)
• Appointed Jillian Johnston to Okanagan Falls Parks and Recreation Commission (CARRIED)

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to review a report on the curbside collection of solid waste program. The report covers current issues, strategies, and potential changes, but no decisions are being made at this meeting—it is for information only. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Review of Curbside Collection of Solid Waste Program report (20230615 Curbside Options Report)
• Discussion of potential changes to the curbside collection program
• Adoption of the meeting agenda

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received an informational presentation on the Curbside Collection of Solid Waste Program. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will review three items: amending the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw to allow ticketing for development and soil permit infractions, requesting the Okanagan Basin Water Board to change its 1.0 ha policy to permit detached accessory dwellings on smaller parcels with shared septic systems, and initiating a zoning bylaw amendment to allow mobile homes as accessory dwellings on parcels over 1.0 ha.

• Amend Bylaw No. 2328 to allow ticketing of development permit and soil permit infractions
• Request OBWB to amend 1.0 ha policy for detached accessory dwellings on parcels under 1.0 ha with shared septic
• Initiate Bylaw No. 2800.29 to allow mobile homes as accessory dwellings on parcels over 1.0 ha

The Planning and Development Committee amended the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw and initiated a zoning change for mobile homes. The committee also requested a policy change from the Okanagan Basin Water Board regarding accessory dwellings on smaller parcels.

• Amended Bylaw No. 2328 to allow ticketing for development and soil permit infractions (Carried)
• Requested OBWB amend '1.0 ha Policy' to allow detached accessory dwellings on parcels under 1.0 ha if sharing a private sewage system (Carried)
• Initiated amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2800.29 to allow mobile homes as accessory dwellings on parcels over 1.0 ha (Carried)

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board meeting on June 15, 2023. The only listed item is the adoption of the Schedule of Meetings, with no substantive decisions or discussions on other topics.

• Adoption of the 2023 Schedule of Meetings (SOM)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda, hear a presentation on the eScribe app, discuss Pride Month with a delegate, review UBCM meeting requests for forwarding to the Board, and discuss officer appointments. Most items are informational or procedural, with one recommendation to forward meeting requests to the June 15 Board meeting.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Overview of eScribe application by Danny Francisco, Manager of Information Services
• Discussion of Pride Month with Melisa Edgerly of South Okanagan Pride
• Recommendation to forward UBCM 2023 meeting requests to the Board for approval
• Discussion of appointment of officers and delegation of duties

The Corporate Services Committee approved forwarding meeting requests for the 2023 Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Minister meetings to the Board. The appointment of officers was postponed to the July 6, 2023 meeting.

• Approved forwarding UBCM 2023 Minister meeting requests to the Board (Carried)
• Postponed Appointment of Officers to July 6, 2023 meeting

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes from April 20, 2023, hear a delegation from Interior Health, and review a Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Health regarding equipment and capital project funding. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of June 15, 2023 agenda
• Adoption of April 20, 2023 minutes
• Delegation from Interior Health (Madeleine Csillag-Wong, Executive Director)
• Review of Northern Health MOU (2021-2023) on equipment, clinical IT, and capital projects

The Board of Directors approved support for the development of a Memorandum of Understanding for hospital districts in the Interior Health region, modeled after the Northern Health MOU. The meeting also included a delegation from Interior Health.

• Adopted June 15, 2023 Agenda (Carried)
• Adopted April 20, 2023 Minutes (Carried)
• Approved support for Interior Health region Memorandum of Understanding based on Northern Health MOU (Carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Committee is reviewing proposed changes to the Electoral Area 'E' Official Community Plan, including policies for hillside development and the Naramata Rural Growth Boundary. Additionally, the committee will consider initiating amendments to the Board of Variance Bylaw.

• Draft Electoral Area 'E' OCP Bylaw No. 3010 policy changes
• Penticton vacation rental update by Blake Laven
• Proposed initiation of Board of Variance Bylaw 2494.03

The committee adopted several policy changes for the Draft Electoral Area E Official Community Plan, including deferring vacation rental policies and defining the Naramata Rural Growth Boundary. Additionally, the committee initiated an amendment to the Board of Variance Bylaw.

• Deferred new vacation rental policies for Draft Electoral Area E OCP pending Vacation Rental Review
• Approved policy to explore options for managing hillside development (tree cutting, permits, runoff, drainage)
• Defined Naramata Rural Growth Boundary as the area shown on Figure 10 in the draft OCP
• Decided against pursuing a development permit area to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Initiated Bylaw 2494.03 to amend the Board of Variance Bylaw

Schedule of Meetings

This June 1, 2023 meeting of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board consists solely of a schedule of meetings item with no attached details or decisions. The agenda is procedural boilerplate with no substantive business listed.

• Single agenda item: Schedule of Meetings (June 1 - SOM.pdf)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board of Directors is meeting to decide on a temporary use permit for a vacation rental, appoint animal control officers, and authorize several bylaws. They will also consider establishing reserve funds for the Growing Communities Fund and a grant for the Eastgate Fire Protection Society. The agenda includes consent items and reports from committees.

• Temporary Use Permit E2023.010-TUP for vacation rental at 2720 Workman Place (Electoral Area E)
• Appointment of Nicole Lauritzen, Angela Henshaw, and Elizabeth Biggs as Animal Control Officers
• Bylaws 3011-3019 to establish Growing Communities Fund reserves for Electoral Areas A-I
• Bylaw 3020 authorizing $20,000 from Area H Community Works Reserve (Gas Tax) for Eastgate Fire Protection Society
• OCP and Zoning Bylaw amendments for Faulder Zone Review (Bylaws 2790.03 and 2800.18)

The Board adopted nine bylaws to establish Growing Communities Reserve Funds for Electoral Areas A through I. Other actions included approving a vacation rental permit, appointing animal control officers, and authorizing a $20,000 grant for the Eastgate Fire Protection Society.

• Adopted Bylaws 3011-3019 to establish Growing Communities Reserve Funds for Electoral Areas A-I
• Approved $20,000 grant from Electoral Area H Community Works Reserve for Eastgate Fire Protection Society
• Approved Temporary Use Permit E2023.010-TUP for a vacation rental at 2720 Workman Place
• Appointed Nicole Lauritzen, Angela Henshaw, and Elizabeth Biggs as Animal Control Officers
• Authorized non-farm use application for ore removal and land recontouring at District Lot 1895, YDYD to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission
• Approved Letter of Concurrence for an Emergency 9-1-1 Telecommunications Tower at 3395 Willowbrook Road
• Advanced Bylaws 2790.03 and 2800.18 regarding Faulder Zone Review to public hearing on June 15, 2023 (Opposed: Directors Bush, B. Coyne, Knodel)

Protective Services Committee

The Committee approved the creation of a working group to develop terms of reference for the Regional Emergency Program Study. It also decided to request the study's author to present findings at a future meeting.

• Approved creation of working group terms of reference by Director Roberts and Director S. Coyne (Opposed: Director Bush)
• Approved request for Regional Emergency Program Study author to present findings (Opposed: Directors B. Coyne, Gilbert, Graham, Holmes, Watt)
• Adopted the June 1, 2023 meeting agenda

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is holding a meeting on May 18, 2023, with the sole agenda item being a discussion of the schedule of meetings. No other business or decisions are listed.

• Discussion of the schedule of meetings (May 18 -SOM.pdf)

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will hear two updates: one on the Okanagan Valley Goose Management Plan and one on corporate fleet electrification and EV charging. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda is informational only.

• Delegate presentation on Okanagan Valley Goose Management Plan by Kate Hagmeier
• Update on Corporate Fleet Electrification and EV Charging by Jeremy Dresner
• Fleet assessment report (221128_0206_RDOS_Fleet-Assessment-Report_v1.0.pdf) attached

The committee met to receive updates on the Okanagan Valley Goose Management Plan and corporate fleet electrification. No substantive policy or spending decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board of Directors will vote on several development permits, contract awards, and bylaw adoptions. Key items include reconsidering a temporary use permit, deciding on two development variance permits, and adopting bylaws for development permit ticketing and watercourse development permit timelines. The board will also award contracts for the Sage Mesa water system assessment, solid waste management plan review, Adra Tunnel rehabilitation, and Oliver Arena rehabilitation.

• Award $96,900 contract to McElhanney Ltd. for Sage Mesa Water System engineering and financial assessment
• Award $119,690 contract to Tetra Tech Canada Inc. for Solid Waste Management Plan Review
• Award $258,000 contract to JDS Energy & Mining Inc for Adra Tunnel rock support work
• Award $288,165 contract to Carscadden Stokes McDonald Architects Inc for Oliver Arena rehabilitation design and construction support
• Approve $131,977 from Corporate Fleet Deposit Vehicle Replacement Fund for electric vehicle charging infrastructure

The Board approved several infrastructure contracts and updated land-use bylaws, including a new system for ticketing development permit violations. The Board also denied a temporary use permit for RV occupancy and a variance for parking at a dwelling unit.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 3006 and No. 2507.19 to allow ticketing for development permit contraventions
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3008 and No. 2500.32 regarding Watercourse Development Permit timelines
• Denied Temporary Use Permit F2023.011-TUP for RV occupancy at 903 Newton Drive
• Approved Development Variance Permit E2023.011-DVP for a deck addition at 815 Boothe Road
• Denied Development Variance Permit I2023.004-DVP for parking waiver at 52-300 Strayhorse Road
• Awarded $96,900 to McElhanney Ltd. for Sage Mesa Water System assessment
• Awarded $119,690 to Tetra Tech Canada Inc. for Solid Waste Management Plan Review
• Awarded $258,000 to JDS Energy & Mining Inc for Adra Tunnel rock support work

Protective Services Committee

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen's Protective Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and receive a first-quarter update from the RCMP. Staff Sergeant Bob Vatamaniuck of the Penticton South Okanagan Similkameen Regional Detachment will present the report. The meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2023, at the RDOS Boardroom in Penticton.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Q1 2023 RCMP report presented by S/Sgt. Bob Vatamaniuck
• Meeting adjournment

The committee met to receive a first-quarter report from the RCMP. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Received Q1 report from RCMP delegates

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is holding a public hearing on two zoning applications: X2023.004-ZONE (WDP Updated Timeline) and X2023.003-ZONE (DP Ticketing). The agenda provides only the hearing notices and no details on the proposals themselves.

• Public hearing for X2023.004-ZONE (WDP Updated Timeline)
• Public hearing for X2023.003-ZONE (DP Ticketing)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda, receive an overview of the eScribe application from the Manager of Information Services, and hear an update on communications resources and activities from the Communications Supervisor. The committee will also hold a question-and-answer period with grade 5 students from Similkameen Elementary School as part of Local Government Awareness Week. No decisions or proposals with financial or policy impacts are listed.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Overview of eScribe application by Danny Francisco, Manager of Information Services
• Communications update by Erick Thompson, Communications Supervisor
• Webex Q&A with grade 5 students from Similkameen Elementary School

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received a communications update. A discussion regarding the eScribe App was postponed to June 15, 2023. No other legislative actions were taken.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Postponed eScribe App item to June 15, 2023

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The board will receive the 2022 audited financial statements and consider several land-use applications, including a duplex at Apex and a temporary-use permit for an RV near Newton Drive. It will also vote on bylaw amendments to allow ticketing of development permit offences and to update watercourse development permit timelines.

• 2022 audited financial statements to be received and adopted as amendments to the 2022 financial plan
• Development variance permit for a duplex at 144 Clearview Crescent, Apex, recommended for approval
• Temporary use permit for residential occupancy of an RV at 903 Newton Drive recommended for denial
• OCP and zoning bylaw amendments for a two-lot subdivision at 1108 Fish Lake Road recommended for denial
• Bylaw amendments to introduce ticketing for development permit offences and update watercourse development permit timelines, both to proceed to public hearing

The board approved a temporary use permit allowing residential occupancy of a recreational vehicle at 903 Newton Drive for one year with no renewal option, after an initial motion to deny was defeated. The board also authorized two Agricultural Land Commission referrals for non-adhering residential uses, approved a development variance permit for a duplex at Apex, and postponed a zoning amendment for Fish Lake Road pending aquifer study findings.

• Approved Temporary Use Permit F2023.011-TUP for one-year RV occupancy at 903 Newton Drive, no renewal (carried, opposed: Gettens, Monteith, Taylor)
• Authorized ALC referral for non-adhering residential use at 5535 Highway 97, Electoral Area C (carried)
• Authorized ALC referral for non-adhering residential use at 1005 Hembrie Mountain Road, Electoral Area H (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit I2023.010-DVP for duplex at 144 Clearview Crescent, Apex (carried)
• Postponed OCP and zoning bylaw amendment for 1108 Fish Lake Road until Meadow Valley Aquifer Study findings incorporated (carried)
• Gave first and second reading to Bylaw 3006 (development permit ticketing) and Bylaw 2507.19, set public hearing for May 18, 2023 (carried, opposed: Knodel)
• Gave first and second reading to Bylaw 3008 (watercourse development permit timelines) and Bylaw 2500.32, set public hearing for May 18, 2023 (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 2800.25 amending Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw (12-month review) (carried)

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee will hear an update from Penticton Search & Rescue (SOSSAR) delegate Steve Horton. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting agenda and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Delegate presentation: Steve Horton, SOSSAR, to provide an update to Committee

The committee met briefly on May 4, 2023, to adopt the agenda and hear an update from Penticton and Princeton search and rescue groups. No formal decisions, votes, or expenditures were made; the meeting adjourned after the presentation.

• Agenda adopted (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 11:31 am

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board to adopt the schedule of meetings. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Adoption of the May 4, 2023 schedule of meetings

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will hear a presentation from BC Transit on the Transit Future Action Plan, a full review of the plan. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Presentation by Chelsea Mossey and Erin Sparks on Transit Future Action Plan
• Agenda adoption
• Meeting adjournment

The Community Services Committee of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen met on May 4, 2023, and received a presentation from BC Transit on the 2023 Transit Future Action Plan. No substantive decisions were made; the only formal actions were adopting the agenda and adjourning the meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:30 am (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will receive FOIPPA training for directors, then discuss proposed changes to the Board Procedure bylaw and the regional economic development service. The board procedure item was postponed from the April 20 meeting. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and training.

• FOIPPA training for directors by Lisa Zwarn
• Proposed changes to Board Procedure Bylaw (BL3009)
• Discussion of regional economic development service

The Corporate Services Committee met on May 4, 2023, and adopted the agenda. Directors received training on the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The committee discussed proposed changes to the Board Procedure bylaw and the Regional Economic Development service, but no decisions were made on these items. The meeting adjourned at 1:49 pm.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting briefly to consider one substantive item: requesting the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure to enter into an agreement with the Regional District under Section 52(2) of the Transportation Act. This item was postponed from the April 20, 2023 meeting due to time constraints. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Request for Section 52 agreement under the Transportation Act with the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
• Item postponed from April 20, 2023 meeting

The Planning and Development Committee approved a request to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure to enter into an agreement under Section 52(2) of the Transportation Act. The meeting lasted 11 minutes and also adopted the agenda and adjourned.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Requested Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure to enter into Section 52(2) agreement (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:41 pm (carried)

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to adopt its agenda and the minutes from the February 16, 2023 meeting. The board will also discuss appointments to the PCN Steering Committee and engage in a business planning discussion. The meeting is scheduled for 30 minutes and includes a motion to adjourn.

• Adoption of April 20, 2023 agenda
• Adoption of February 16, 2023 minutes
• PCN Steering Committee appointments discussion
• Business planning discussion

The Board appointed the OSRHD Chair and Vice-Chair to the Patient Care Network Steering Committee. Members also discussed the role of the Hospital District and requested administration consult with other regional districts regarding their structures.

• Adopted the April 20, 2023 meeting agenda
• Adopted the February 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Appointed OSRHD Chair and Vice-Chair to the PCN Steering Committee

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is holding a public hearing on a single zoning application (X2023.001-ZONE). The meeting is scheduled for 15 minutes and no other items are listed. No details about the property or proposed change are provided in the agenda.

• Public hearing for zoning application X2023.001-ZONE

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board will decide on several land-use permits, building bylaw enforcement actions, and a $388,900 contract for the Willowbrook Fire Hall expansion. They will also consider a $300,000 gas tax bylaw for fire hall upgrades and a fire truck, plus amendments to zoning and environmental development permit bylaws.

• Award $388,900 design-build contract to Smart Kitchen Solutions (SKS) Inc. for Willowbrook Fire Hall expansion and upgrades
• Give readings to Bylaw No. 3007 for $300,000 gas tax funding for Willowbrook Fire Hall upgrades and water tender fire truck purchase
• File notices on title for building bylaw infractions at 308 Heritage Blvd and 600 East Similkameen Rd, with possible injunctions if not compliant by Aug 1 and Jul 1, 2023
• Decide on temporary use permits: approve vacation rental at 4633 Peach Crescent and campground at 244 Tulameen River Road, deny RV dwelling at 116 Missezula Lake Road
• Refer three Agricultural Land Commission applications: deny food truck at 1160 McPhee Road and 4-lot subdivision at 2864 Arawana Road, allow aggregate extraction at District Lot 88 YDYD

The Board awarded a design and construction contract for the Willowbrook Fire Hall and approved $300,000 in gas tax funding for fire hall upgrades and a truck. Several temporary use permits were approved, and the Board decided to apportion the Growing Communities Fund equally among Electoral Areas.

• Awarded $388,900 contract for Willowbrook Fire Hall Design & Construction to Smart Kitchen Solutions (SKS) Inc.
• Approved Bylaw No. 3007, 2023 for $300,000 Gas Tax funding for Willowbrook Fire Hall upgrades and a fire truck
• Approved equal apportionment of the Growing Communities Fund between Electoral Areas
• Approved Temporary Use Permit for vacation rental at 4633 Peach Crescent, Okanagan Falls
• Approved Temporary Use Permit for campground use at 244 Tulameen River Road
• Approved Temporary Use Permit No. H2023.009-TUP
• Approved Notice on Title for 308 Heritage Blvd for building bylaw infractions
• Approved Notice on Title for 600 East Similkameen Rd with injunctive action if not compliant by July 1, 2023

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to review its Q1 2023 Corporate Action Plan and activity report, discuss outstanding board action items, propose evaluation criteria for prioritizing Growing Communities Fund projects, and introduce changes to the Board Procedure bylaw. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no final decisions listed.

• Q1-2023 Corporate Action Plan update
• Q1 activity report for Corporate Services, including a communications infographic
• Outstanding board action items for information
• Proposed evaluation criteria for Growing Communities Fund project prioritization, with 2023 priority and capital project lists
• Introduction of Board Procedure Bylaw revisions (BL3009), with markup and clean versions

The Corporate Services Committee decided to apportion the Growing Communities Fund equally between the Electoral Areas. The committee also received first quarter updates on the Corporate Action Plan and Corporate Services activities.

• Approved equal apportionment of Growing Communities Fund between Electoral Areas (Opposed: Directors Bloomfield, Konanz, Miller, McKortoff)
• Postponed Board Procedure Bylaw discussion to May 4, 2023

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and review the 2023 Q1 quarterly report from Community Services. The meeting is brief and largely procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Review of the 2023 Q1 Quarterly Report - Community Services

The committee met for approximately nine minutes to adopt the meeting agenda and receive the first quarter activity report from the Manager of Community Services. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Received Q1 Activity Report – Community Services

Protective Services Committee

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen's Protective Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and review the first-quarter activity report for Protective Services. The meeting is brief, scheduled for 15 minutes, and includes only these two items before adjournment.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Review of the Q1 Activity Report for Protective Services

The committee met to adopt the meeting agenda and receive the first quarter activity report for Protective Services. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the April 20, 2023 meeting agenda

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will review the Q1 activity report, consider first reading of an amendment to the South Okanagan Sub-Regional Growth Strategy, discuss new water resource policies for the Faulder area, and request a Section 52 agreement with the province. All items are recommendations for discussion or action.

• Q1 Planning and Development Services activity report
• First reading of Bylaw No. 2770.02 amending the South Okanagan Sub-Regional Growth Strategy
• New policies for water resource protection in Faulder/Meadow Valley (Area F)
• Request for Section 52 agreement under the Transportation Act

The committee approved new policies for the Area “F” OCP and Zoning Bylaws regarding water resource management in the Faulder Area. A review of the South Okanagan Sub-Regional Growth Strategy consultation was referred to the APCs. A Section 52 Agreement regarding the Transportation Act was postponed.

• Approved new policies for Area “F” OCP and Zoning Bylaws for water resource protection in Faulder Area (Carried)
• Referred South Okanagan Sub-Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw Review consultation summary to the APCs (Carried)
• Postponed Section 52 Agreement – Transportation Act to May 4, 2023 meeting

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to review first-quarter activity reports for solid waste management and utilities. The agenda includes adopting the agenda and adjourning, with the main business being discussion of the two quarterly reports.

• Q1 Activity Report - Solid Waste
• Q1 Activity Report - Utilities

The committee met to receive first quarter activity reports for Solid Waste and Utilities. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved the April 20, 2023 meeting agenda

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is meeting to review and adopt its schedule of meetings. The agenda contains only this single procedural item, with no attached details or discussion topics.

• Adoption of the 2023 schedule of meetings

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will consider allocating 100% of the $4,483,000 Growing Communities Fund to prioritized projects and developing evaluation criteria. It will also discuss Indigenous relations education and training, a $5,000 sponsorship for Pow Wow Between the Lakes, and a strategic alignment report.

• $4,483,000 Growing Communities Fund allocation options
• $5,000 Grand Entry Sponsor package for Pow Wow Between the Lakes, June 23-25, 2023
• Indigenous Relations education and training opportunities report
• Strategic Alignment Report based on planning session with Gord McIntosh

The committee decided to allocate $2,033,026 of the Growing Communities Fund to priority projects, with the remaining balance split evenly among electoral areas. Other actions included approving a $5,000 event sponsorship and updating a strategic report. A proposal to allocate the GCF based on population was defeated.

• Approved $5,000 'Grand Entry Sponsor' package for Pow Wow Between the Lakes (Carried)
• Defeated proposal to allocate 100% of GCF to Electoral Areas by population
• Approved $2,033,026 of GCF funds for priority projects and the remainder split evenly among electoral areas (Carried)
• Approved adding crime prevention to the advocacy box of the Strategic Alignment Report (Carried)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board of Directors will meet to decide on several land-use permits, building enforcement actions, and bylaw amendments. The agenda includes temporary use permits for vacation rentals and storage, a zoning bylaw review, and changes to fees and dog control rules. The board will also consider an incorporation study for Okanagan Falls.

• Building enforcement: Section 302 notices on title for properties at 101 Pinetree Way, 655 Wiseman Place, 10318 12th Ave, and 1245 Summers Crk. Rd., with potential injunctive action if not compliant by June 1 or July 6, 2023.
• Temporary Use Permits: vacation rental at 4090 4th Street, Naramata (E2023.007-TUP); storage/warehouse at 946 Main Street, Okanagan Falls (D2023.005-TUP); vacation rental at 413 Hody Drive (D2023.006-TUP).
• Development Variance Permits: washroom facility at Princeton Golf Course, 350 Highway 3 (H2023.002-DVP); accessory building at 156 Towers Road, Eastgate (H2023.006-DVP).
• Zoning: Bylaw 2905.01 to allow 6-lot subdivision at 1750 Highway 3 (recommended to deny); Bylaw 2800.25 for 12-month review of Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw, to proceed to public hearing April 20, 2023.
• Bylaw amendments: Fees and Charges Bylaw 3000.01 for landfill changes; Dog Control Bylaw 2671.02 and Bylaw Notice Enforcement 2507.16 to add provisions for excessively barking dogs.

The Board approved several Section 302 Notices on Title for building bylaw violations and adopted amendments to the Fees and Charges and Dog Control bylaws. It also advanced two zoning and OCP amendments to public hearings and approved the terms for an Okanagan Falls Incorporation Study.

• Approved Section 302 Notices on Title for building violations at 101 Pinetree Way, 655 Wiseman Place, 10318 12th Ave, and 1245 Summers Crk. Rd.
• Approved subdivision application for 376 Orchard Grove Lane to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission (Opposed: Director Van Alphen)
• Approved Temporary Use Permits for 4090 4th Street (vacation rental) and 946 Main Street (storage/warehouse)
• Denied Temporary Use Permit No. D2023.006-TUP (Opposed: Director Knodel)
• Advanced OCP and Zoning Bylaw amendments for Electoral Area 'A' and the Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw to public hearings
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3000.01, 2023 to amend landfill fees and charges
• Adopted Bylaw No. 2671.02 and Bylaw No. 2507.16 regarding excessively barking dogs and noise penalties
• Approved Terms of Reference for an Okanagan Falls Incorporation Study (Opposed: Directors Bush, Miller)

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will hear a delegation from the BC Grape Growers Association on the Starling Control Program. The agenda includes only this presentation and procedural items.

• Delegation from BC Grape Growers Association on Starling Control Program

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received a presentation regarding the Starling Control Program. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Received information on the Starling Control Program from BC Grape Growers Association and a Penticton Grape Grower

Protective Services Committee

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen's Protective Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda, hear an update from RDOS Fire Chiefs on fire department initiatives, and adjourn. The agenda is largely procedural, with the fire chiefs' presentation being the only substantive item.

• Adoption of the April 6, 2023 agenda
• Update from RDOS Fire Chiefs on fire department initiatives

The committee met to receive an update on fire department initiatives from Fire Chiefs Dennis Smith and Tony Iannella. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is meeting to hear three presentations: the Community Foundation South Okanagan Similkameen on neighborhood small grants and its 30th anniversary, the RDOS Parks and Facilities manager on an update, and BC Transit on an orientation. No decisions are on the agenda; the only votes are to adopt the agenda and adjourn.

• Delegate presentation: Community Foundation South Okanagan Similkameen on neighborhood small grants and 30th anniversary
• Update from Justin Shuttleworth, Manager of Parks and Facilities
• Orientation on BC Transit by Chelsea Mossey, Senior Manager of Government Relations

The committee meeting was procedural and did not record any substantive policy decisions or financial approvals. The session included informational presentations from the Community Foundation South Okanagan Similkameen and BC Transit.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:22 am

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee will consider renewing the fire service contract between the Keremeos & District Volunteer Fire Department (RDOS) and the Lower Similkameen Indian Band. The committee will also hear updates from Kelowna Fire Dispatch, E-COMM 911, and the Ambulance & Emergency Dispatchers of BC.

• Renewal of Fire Service Contract between Keremeos & District Volunteer Fire Department (RDOS) and Lower Similkameen Indian Band (LSIB)
• Update from Sandra Follack, Deputy Fire Chief, Kelowna Fire Department
• Update from Stephen Thatcher and Julie de Decker of E-COMM 911
• Update from Troy Clifford, Provincial President, Ambulance & Emergency Dispatchers of BC

The Protective Services Committee approved a contract for the Keremeos Volunteer Fire Department to provide fire and emergency response services to the Lower Similkameen Indian Band. This resolution was forwarded to the Board Meeting on March 16, 2023.

• Approved fire and emergency response services contract from Keremeos Volunteer Fire Department to Lower Similkameen Indian Band (Carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda as amended (Carried)

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will hear a presentation by Senior Transportation Planner Victor Ngo on the Okanagan-Similkameen Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Gap Analysis. The agenda includes adopting the meeting agenda and adjourning, with the EV analysis as the sole substantive item.

• Presentation on RDOS EV Infrastructure Gap Analysis
• Review of EV charger opportunity locations and map package

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee met to receive a presentation on the Okanagan-Similkameen Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Gap Analysis. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board of Directors will vote on several land-use permits, including a vacation rental in Naramata and a mobile vendor trailer in West Bench, as well as a $330,493 loader purchase for the Oliver Landfill. The board will also consider a letter of support for a 3% hotel tax in Electoral Area 'E', a wildfire resilience grant application, and renewal of a fire service contract with the Lower Similkameen Indian Band. Several items are on the consent agenda and may be approved without discussion unless pulled.

• Temporary Use Permit E2023.003-TUP for vacation rental at 3189 3rd Street, Naramata
• Temporary Use Permit F2023.002-TUP for mobile vendor trailer at 2217 West Bench Drive (recommended denial)
• Purchase of 2023 John Deere 544G Loader from Brandt Tractor Ltd for $330,493 plus tax
• Letter of support for Discover Naramata's 3% Municipal and Regional District Tax application
• Bylaw No. 3005 to extend fire service area to 16 properties along Old Hedley Road

The Board approved the purchase of a new loader for the Oliver Landfill and several temporary use permits. It also renewed a fire service contract with the Lower Similkameen Indian Band and approved a grant application for wildfire risk reduction.

• Approved $330,493 purchase of 2023 JOHN DEERE 544G Loader from Brandt Tractor Ltd
• Approved Temporary Use Permit I2023.001-TUP for accessory building at 143 Taggart Crescent
• Approved Temporary Use Permit E2023.003-TUP for vacation rental at 3189 3rd Street, Naramata
• Denied Temporary Use Permit F2023.002-TUP for mobile vendor trailer storage at 2217 West Bench Drive
• Approved Bylaw No. 3005, 2023 to extend fire prevention service to 16 properties on Old Hedley Road
• Adopted Bylaws No. 2905.04 and 2800.22 to formalize residential use at 150 Peregrine Court
• Approved grant application for 2023 UBCM Community Resiliency Investment (FireSmart) Program
• Renewed Fire Service Contract between Keremeos & District Volunteer Fire Department and Lower Similkameen Indian Band

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider several items postponed from March 2, including amendments to watercourse development permit guidelines, initiation of a zoning bylaw review, and dog control amendments. They will also receive vacation rental survey results for information. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Amend Watercourse Development Permit guidelines to allow issuance without provincial Assessment Report under certain conditions
• Initiate Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.25 as part of 12-month review
• Recommend three readings and adoption of Dog Control Amendment Bylaw No. 2671.02 (excessively barking dogs) and Bylaw No. 2507.16 (penalties for noise/barking)
• Receive vacation rental survey results conducted in early 2023

The committee recommended that the Board of Directors adopt amendments to the Dog Control and Bylaw Notice Enforcement bylaws regarding barking dogs. It also approved changes to Watercourse Development Permit guidelines and initiated a zoning amendment.

• Approved amendment to Watercourse Development Permit (WDP) Area Guidelines regarding provincial review of Assessment Reports
• Approved initiation of Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.25
• Recommended Board adoption of Bylaw No. 2671.02 to add provisions for excessively barking dogs
• Recommended Board adoption of Bylaw No. 2507.16 to add penalties for noise contraventions and barking dogs
• Defeated amendment to exempt Areas “B”, “C” and “G” from section 4.8 of the dog control provisions

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is meeting to discuss and approve its schedule of meetings. The agenda contains only this single procedural item with no attached documents or details.

• Schedule of Meetings for 2023

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and receive an update from the Manager of Recreation on the RDOS Recreation Program. No decisions or votes are scheduled beyond routine agenda approval and adjournment.

• Adoption of meeting agenda
• Recreation program update from Manager of Recreation Augusto Romero

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received a program update from the Manager of Recreation. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Received RDOS Recreation Program update

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will hear a presentation on working with the media, review a marketing strategy and questions for the 2023 Citizen Survey, and receive the External Auditor's 2022 Audit Planning Report from BDO Canada LLP. No decisions are listed; items are for discussion and information.

• Presentation on working with the media by RDOS Communications Supervisor
• 2023 Citizen Survey marketing strategy and question list
• External Auditor's 2022 Audit Planning Report presented by BDO Canada LLP

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received presentations regarding media relations, the 2023 Citizen Survey, and the External Auditor’s 2022 Audit Planning Report. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is holding a special meeting to review the Emergency Program, including a committee report and related policies on purchasing and sales, and employee code of conduct. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda and adjournment, with the main item being the emergency program review.

• Review of March 2, 2023 Committee Report on Emergency Program
• Review of Purchasing and Sales Policy
• Review of Employee Code of Conduct

The committee met for a special session and approved the agenda. The meeting was closed to the public for a portion of the session to conduct an Emergency Program Review. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Closed meeting to the public for Emergency Program Review

Schedule of Meetings

This is a brief procedural meeting of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board, held to consider and adopt the schedule of meetings for 2023. The agenda contains only one item, the schedule itself, with no attached documents or discussion topics listed.

• Adoption of the 2023 schedule of meetings

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is meeting to decide on several items, including adopting the 2023-2027 financial plan (Bylaw 2988) and a new fees and charges bylaw (Bylaw 3000). The board will also consider multiple temporary use permits, a development variance permit, a soil removal bylaw, and a fire services mutual aid agreement. Several consent agenda items are routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Adopt 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2988
• Adopt Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3000, 2023
• Approve Temporary Use Permits for vacation rentals at 10230 81st Street (Area A) and 2238 Sun Valley Way (Area D)
• Adopt Soil Removal and Deposit Bylaw No. 2974 for Electoral Area F
• File Notice on Title for building enforcement at 7496 Highway 97

The Board approved the 2023-2027 Financial Plan and a new Fees and Charges Bylaw. Several land-use permits were decided, including the denial of a temporary use permit in Electoral Area E and the postponement of a rezoning application in Electoral Area F.

• Adopted 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2988, 2023 (Opposed: Directors Konanz, Miller)
• Adopted Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3000, 2023
• Denied Temporary Use Permit No. E2022.028-TUP in Electoral Area E (Opposed: Directors Bush, Knodel)
• Postponed rezoning of 8005 Princeton-Summerland Road in Electoral Area F (Opposed: Directors Bush, B. Coyne, Knodel)
• Approved vacation rental Temporary Use Permits for 10230 81st Street (Area A) and 2238 Sun Valley Way (Area D)
• Approved pool construction Development Variance Permit for 1947 Sandstone Drive (Area F)
• Filed Notice on Title against 7496 Highway 97 for building bylaw violations
• Adopted Soil Removal and Deposit Bylaw No. 2974, 2023 for Electoral Area F

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will consider several recommendations, including amending bylaws to allow ticketing of development permit infractions, applying for a provincial poverty reduction grant, and amending watercourse development permit guidelines. They will also discuss alternative housing options and review the Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw.

• Amend Electoral Area OCP bylaws and enforcement notice bylaw to allow ticketing of DP infractions
• Consider grant application to UBCM Poverty Reduction Planning & Action Program for 2024
• Amend Watercourse Development Permit guidelines to allow issuance without provincial Assessment Report under certain conditions
• Initiate Bylaw No. 2800.25 to amend Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 2800 for textual issues
• Recommend three readings and adoption of Dog Control Amendment Bylaw No. 2671.02 and Bylaw No. 2507.16 for barking dog penalties

The Committee decided to amend Electoral Area official community plan and enforcement bylaws to allow for the ticketing of development permit infractions. It also approved considering a grant application for the 2024 Poverty Reduction Planning & Action Program. Several items regarding watercourse permits, zoning reviews, and dog control were postponed.

• Approved amending Electoral Area official community plan and enforcement bylaws to allow ticketing of development permit infractions (Carried)
• Approved considering a grant application for the 2024 Poverty Reduction Planning & Action Program (Carried; Opposed: Director Fedrigo)
• Postponed Watercourse Development Permits Provincial Review to March 16, 2023
• Postponed Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 2800 12-month Review to March 16, 2023
• Postponed Dog Control Amendment Bylaw No. 2931.02 to March 16, 2023

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee will hear a presentation from City of Penticton Director of Community Services Anthony Haddad on the findings of the Community Safety Resource Review, and receive an update from RDOS FireSmart Coordinator Kerry Riess on the FireSmart Program. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only these two substantive items.

• Presentation on City of Penticton Community Safety Resource Review
• Update on RDOS FireSmart Program

The committee received a presentation on the City of Penticton Community Safety Resource Report and an update on the FireSmart Program. No substantive policy or funding decisions were recorded.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:52 am

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board meeting on March 2, 2023. The only listed item is the adoption of the schedule of meetings for the year. No substantive decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Adoption of the 2023 schedule of meetings

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider adopting the agenda, forwarding Bylaw No. 3000, 2023 (Fees and Charges) to the Board of Directors for three readings and adoption, and discussing an Emergency Program Review. The meeting is scheduled for one hour and includes only these items.

• Bylaw No. 3000, 2023 to set fees and charges, forwarded for first, second, and third reading and adoption
• Proposed changes to Section 7 Landfill Fees for 2023
• Emergency Program Review discussion

The Corporate Services Committee approved forwarding Bylaw No. 3000, 2023, to the Board of Directors for adoption. Discussion regarding the Emergency Program Review was postponed to a special meeting on March 8, 2023.

• Approved forwarding RDOS Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3000, 2023 to the Board of Directors (Carried)
• Postponed Emergency Program Review discussion to March 8, 2023, at 12:00 pm (Carried)

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item only. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is meeting to review and adopt its schedule of meetings for the year. No substantive decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Adoption of the 2023 Schedule of Meetings

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda, hear a presentation from Melissa Tesche of the Okanagan-Kootenay Sterile Insect Release program on its 2023 budget and strategic plan, and then adjourn. No other business is listed.

• Delegate presentation: Okanagan-Kootenay Sterile Insect Release program orientation and 2023 budget update
• Agenda adoption
• Meeting adjournment

The committee met to adopt the meeting agenda and receive an orientation and update from the Okanagan-Kootenay Sterile Insect Release Program. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is holding a public hearing on February 16, 2023, to consider zoning application A2022-017-ZONE by Malone and Petitclerc. The agenda contains only this single item, with no attached details or description provided in the public agenda text.

• Public hearing for zoning application A2022-017-ZONE (Malone and Petitclerc)

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee is meeting to receive a presentation from RCMP Staff Sergeant Bob Vatamaniuck and local detachment commanders on the January–December 2022 annual report. The agenda includes only this presentation plus routine approval and adjournment items, with no other decisions or discussions listed.

• RCMP 2022 Annual Report presentation by Staff Sergeant Bob Vatamaniuck and local Area Detachment Commanders

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received a presentation on the January–December 2022 Annual Report from RCMP Staff Sergeant Bob Vatamaniuk and local Area Detachment Commanders. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)

Planning and Development Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Planning and Development Committee. The only substantive item is a presentation by the RDOS Planning Manager to provide a planning orientation to committee members. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Planning orientation presentation by Chris Garrish, RDOS Planning Manager

The committee met for a planning orientation and overview provided by the RDOS Planning Department. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:29 am

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Board is reviewing the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan and several development variance permits. Discussions also include advisory commission appointments, water system regulations, and mosquito control service expansions.

• 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan (Bylaw 2988, 2023)
• Development Variance Permit for 32-unit townhouse at 960 Cedar Street, Okanagan Falls
• Development Variance Permit for campsite additions at Twin Lakes Golf Course, 79 Twin Lakes Road
• Soil Deposit and Removal Bylaw No. 2974 for Electoral Area 'F'
• Mosquito Control Service expansion to include Village of Keremeos, Town of Princeton, and Electoral Area 'E'

The Board approved a development variance for a 32-unit townhouse project in Okanagan Falls and denied a request for additional campsites at Twin Lakes Golf Course. Members also advanced the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan and expanded the Mosquito Control Service to include new areas. Various committee appointments and letters of support for water and community projects were finalized.

• Approved 32-unit townhouse development at 960 Cedar Street (Carried)
• Denied addition of campsites at 79 Twin Lakes Road (Carried)
• Approved washroom improvements at 79 Twin Lakes Road (Carried)
• Read 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw 2988 second time with amendments (Carried)
• Approved expansion of Mosquito Control Service to Keremeos, Princeton, and Area E (Carried)
• Adopted Board Remuneration, Expenses and Benefits Amendment Bylaw (Carried)
• Approved soil removal and deposit regulations for Electoral Area F (Carried)
• Defeated motion to send letter regarding bail of high-risk individuals in rural areas

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will consider adopting a 10-Year Game Plan for Parks, Trails, and Recreation, prepared by RC Strategies, as a guiding document. The committee will also hear a presentation from Collier's Strategy & Consulting Group on options for replacement office space for the RDOS.

• 10-Year Game Plan for Parks, Trails, and Recreation (January 2023) by RC Strategies
• Presentation on replacement office space options by Collier's Strategy & Consulting Group

The Community Services Committee received presentations on a 10-year plan for parks, trails, and recreation, as well as a study regarding replacement office space for the RDOS. No substantive policy or funding decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:09 pm

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will consider first reading of Bylaw No. 3000, 2023, which sets fees and charges, including proposed changes to landfill fees. The committee will also hear a presentation from the Okanagan Film Commission on its 2023 annual report and strategic plan, review outstanding board actions, and consider forwarding three additional resolutions to the Southern Interior Local Government Association.

• First reading of Bylaw No. 3000, 2023 (Fees and Charges), including proposed landfill fee changes
• Okanagan Film Commission 2023 annual report and strategic plan presentation
• Three additional draft resolutions for SILGA 2023 AGM
• Update on outstanding board actions

The Corporate Services Committee recommended the first reading of Bylaw No. 3000, 2023, to establish fees and charges. The committee also approved three additional draft resolutions for the Southern Interior Local Government Association.

• Approved three draft SILGA resolutions for the 2023 Annual General Meeting (CARRIED)
• Recommended first reading of Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3000, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (CARRIED)

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board will consider adopting Bylaw No. 170, 2023, which sets the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan. The board will also adopt the agenda and approve minutes from the January 19, 2023 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 30 minutes and includes a budget presentation.

• Adoption of Bylaw No. 170, 2023 for the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan
• Approval of January 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Budget presentation for the 2023-2027 plan
• Capital requests for 2023-2024 from Interior Health Authority
• Tax requisition history for IHA capital requests 2011-2023

The Board adopted Bylaw No. 170, 2023, establishing the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan. The plan was amended to include non-market growth on a yearly basis before final adoption.

• Adopted Agenda for February 16, 2023 meeting
• Adopted January 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Bylaw No. 170, 2023 (2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan) with amendment for yearly non-market growth

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board of Directors is meeting to vote on a consent agenda covering routine items, plus several development applications including temporary use permits for vacation rentals, development variance permits for sewage holding tanks, and an OCP and zoning bylaw amendment. They will also consider a building bylaw enforcement notice, a cannabis license process update, and ratification of a state of local emergency.

• Approve Temporary Use Permit C2022.031-TUP for vacation rental at 166 Sundial Road, Vaseux Lake
• Approve Development Variance Permits E2022.058-DVP and E2022.059-DVP for holding tanks at 4535 and 4545 Mill Road, Naramata
• Deny Development Variance Permit I2022.057-DVP for campsite additions at Twin Lakes Golf Course, 79 Twin Lakes Road
• Approve Temporary Use Permit E2022.028-TUP for vacation rental at 3180 Bartlett Road
• First and second reading of OCP and zoning amendments for 150 Peregrine Court, Anarchist Mountain

The Board ratified a state of local emergency for Electoral Area G following a rockslide event. Several development and temporary use permits were approved, and the Board advanced a zoning amendment for Anarchist Mountain to a public hearing. Additionally, the Board updated bylaws regarding cannabis license applications.

• Approved vacation rental permit for 166 Sundial Road (C2022.031-TUP)
• Approved holding tank permits for 4535 and 4545 Mill Road (E2022.058-DVP, E2022.059-DVP)
• Filed Section 302 Notice on Title for 3574 Fruitvale Way due to building bylaw violations
• Postponed decision on adding campsites at 79 Twin Lakes Road to February 16, 2022
• Advanced OCP and Zoning amendments for 150 Peregrine Court to public hearing on February 16, 2023
• Adopted Bylaw No. 2800.21 to allow a mobile home accessory dwelling at 7762 Island Road
• Ratified state of local emergency and subsequent cancellation for Electoral Area G
• Approved 2023 APC meeting schedule and appointed members for Area C and Area F commissions

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will receive a presentation from the Okanagan Basin Water Board. Anna Warwick Sears, Executive Director, will provide an overview and update on OBWB activities.

• Presentation by Anna Warwick Sears of the Okanagan Basin Water Board

The committee met to receive a presentation from the Okanagan Basin Water Board. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:17 pm

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board meeting. The only listed item is the adoption of the 2023 Schedule of Meetings, with no other business or discussion items on the agenda.

• Adoption of 2023 Schedule of Meetings

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will consider several items postponed from January 19, including the 2022 Corporate Action Plan Q4 report, the Q4 activity report, and an organizational change program update. The committee will also review the 2023 Corporate Business Plan and recommend it to the Board of Directors for adoption, along with proposed SILGA resolutions. The meeting includes a closed session for labour relations matters.

• 2022 Corporate Action Plan Q4 report
• 2022 Q4 Activity Report for Corporate Services
• Organizational Change Program and 2022 staff perception survey results
• 2023 Corporate Business Plan forwarded to Board for adoption
• Draft resolutions for SILGA Annual General Meeting

The committee approved seven resolutions to proceed to SILGA and referred three others back to staff for further investigation. The Board also agreed to participate in an Organizational Change Program.

• Approved Board participation in the Organizational Change Program
• Approved development of organizational change questions for fire departments (Opposed: Watt, Johansen, Konanz, Taylor, Wiebe, Pendergraft, McKortoff)
• Approved 7 resolutions for SILGA: Primary Care, Public Hearing Notice Requirements, Invasive Species, Rural/Remote Volunteer Fire Department Training, BC Transit Administration, Cannabis Control and Licensing Act requirements, and ALC Expansion of Non-Farm Usage on Farm Land
• Referred 3 resolutions back to staff: Authority to regulate tree cutting, 1 Hectare Policy for Grant Funding, and ICBC Policy
• Postponed Board Action Tracking to February 16, 2023

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District board will consider adopting its 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan (Bylaw No. 170) and hear updates from Interior Health, including capital funding requests for 2023/24. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss primary care centres with Division of Family Practice representatives, citing land acquisition or disposition concerns.

• First and second reading of Bylaw No. 170, 2023, adopting the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan
• Interior Health update on activities and capital requests for 2023/24 fiscal year
• Closed session with Drs. Kevin Hill & Jennifer Begin and Tracy St. Claire on Primary Care Centres
• Adoption of December 15, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board read the first and second readings of Bylaw No. 170, 2023, to adopt the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan. The meeting also included a closed session regarding land acquisition or disposition and a presentation on IHA capital requests for the 2023/24 fiscal year.

• Adopted the January 19, 2023 meeting agenda
• Adopted the December 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved closing the meeting to the public per Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter
• Read first and second readings of Bylaw No. 170, 2023 (2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will discuss forwarding resolutions to the SILGA 2023 AGM, begin reviewing codes of conduct for elected officials, and receive Q4 2022 reports on the Corporate Action Plan and Corporate Services activities. It will also be briefed on the organizational change program and staff survey results.

• SILGA call for resolutions for 2023 AGM
• Review of Regional District Codes of Conduct
• 2022 Corporate Action Plan Q4 report
• 2022 Q4 Corporate Services activity report
• Organizational change program and 2022 staff perception survey

The committee approved the meeting agenda and discussed potential resolutions for the 2023 Southern Interior Local Government Association Annual General Meeting. Several items, including the 2022 Corporate Action Plan and Organizational Change Program, were postponed to February 2, 2023, due to time constraints.

• Approved the January 19, 2023 meeting agenda (Carried)
• Postponed 2022 Corporate Action Plan Q4 Report to February 2, 2023
• Postponed 2022 Q4 Activity Report – Corporate Services to February 2, 2023
• Postponed Organizational Change Program to February 2, 2023

Schedule of Meetings

This is a procedural agenda item only. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is meeting to review and adopt its schedule of meetings for 2023. No substantive decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Adoption of 2023 Schedule of Meetings

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and receive the fourth quarter 2022 activity report for information only. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Q4 2022 Protective Services activity report (for information only)

The Protective Services Committee adopted the meeting agenda and accepted the fourth quarter 2022 activity report. The committee decided that the RDOS will contact the City of Penticton to share information.

• Adopted the January 19, 2023 meeting agenda
• Accepted the Q4 2022 Activity Report
• Approved request for RDOS to reach out to the City of Penticton to share information

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and review the 2022 fourth quarter activity report for Community Services. The meeting is brief, scheduled for 15 minutes, and includes only this report review before adjournment.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Review of the 2022 4th Quarter Activity Report – Community Services

The meeting was called to order and adjourned within 12 minutes. The committee adopted the agenda and received the 2022 4th Quarter Activity Report for Community Services. No policy or financial decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is holding a public hearing on January 19, 2023, to consider two zoning applications: C2022.016-ZONE (Kamann) and H2022.012-ZONE (Adam). The agenda lists only these two items, with no additional details provided in the text. Residents can attend in person at the RDOS Boardroom in Penticton.

• Public hearing for zoning application C2022.016-ZONE (Kamann)
• Public hearing for zoning application H2022.012-ZONE (Adam)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will review the fourth quarter activity report, consider initiating two bylaws to streamline cannabis license application processing, and discuss a resolution to the South Interior Local Government Association seeking the ability to opt out of commenting on cannabis license applications. A grant funding request from the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce is also on the agenda for information.

• Initiate Bylaw No. 2793.06 to amend the CAO Delegation Bylaw No. 2793, 2018 for cannabis license processing
• Initiate Bylaw No. 2500.31 to amend the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 2500, 2011
• Resolution to SILGA requesting province allow local governments to opt out of LCRB cannabis license comments
• 4th Quarter Activity Report – Development Services
• Grant funding request from South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce (Electoral Areas A, C, D, I, Osoyoos, Oliver)

The committee initiated two bylaws to streamline the processing of cannabis license applications, including a requirement to post notices on the premises. It also approved a resolution for the South Interior Local Government Association to request provincial changes to the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act.

• Initiated Bylaw No. 2793.06 to amend the CAO Delegation Bylaw No. 2793, 2018 (Carried)
• Initiated Bylaw No. 2500.31 to amend the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 2500, 2011 (Carried)
• Approved resolution for SILGA to request the Province allow local governments to opt-out of providing comment on cannabis licenses (Carried)
• Approved amendment to Bylaw No. 2793.06 requiring notice be posted on the premise in question (Carried)
• Directed administration to send a letter of support for the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce grant funding request

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is meeting to decide on a range of items, including borrowing up to $7.8 million for Penticton's wastewater treatment plant expansion and reservoir upgrades, several development permits and zoning changes, and the dissolution of the Oliver Parks & Recreation Society. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and committee appointments.

• Bylaw 3002: authorize borrowing up to $3,100,000 for advanced wastewater treatment plant expansion and $4,700,000 for Ridgedale reservoir expansion
• Motion to dissolve Oliver Parks & Recreation Society and develop management agreement with Town of Oliver
• Development variance permits for pool at 1947 Sandstone Drive and overheight building at 188 Eastside Road
• Temporary use permits for vacation rentals at 4245 Mill Road and 3180 Bartlett Road; denial for outdoor storage at 1146 Highway 3A
• Enforcement actions for building contraventions at 3548 Fruitvale Way and 3785 Princeton Summerland

The Board approved borrowing for wastewater and reservoir expansions in Penticton and initiated the dissolution of the Oliver Parks & Recreation Society. Several land-use permits and zoning amendments were approved, and the Board began due diligence for the acquisition of the Sage Mesa Water System.

• Approved borrowing up to $3.1M for wastewater plant and $4.7M for Ridgedale reservoir expansion
• Approved dissolution of Oliver Parks & Recreation Society and development of a management agreement with Town of Oliver
• Approved due diligence for acquisition of Sage Mesa Water System
• Approved Temporary Use Permits for vacation rental at 4245 Mill Road and outdoor storage at 1146 Highway 3A Twin Lakes
• Approved Temporary Use Permit for eight livestock at 479 Johnson Crescent
• Approved Development Variance Permit for overheight accessory building at 188 Eastside Road
• Authorized remedial action against owners of 3548 Fruitvale Way if not in compliance by June 19, 2023
• Approved letter of support for Discover Naramata's BC Destination Development Fund grant

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee will review the 2022 fourth-quarter activity report for utilities and hear a presentation from the Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society on 2022 activities and results. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting agenda and adjournment.

• 2022 4th Quarter Activity Report – Utilities
• Delegate presentation: Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society (Lisa Scott, Executive Director)

The committee met to review the 2022 fourth quarter Utilities activity report and a summary of 2022 activities from the Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society (OASSIS). No substantive policy or funding decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is considering whether to keep its current policy of allowing retail cannabis in any zone where retail is permitted, and to amend the Development Procedures Bylaw to require broader public notice for cannabis retail store license applications. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Review of Cannabis Retail Sales Zoning Regulations – Electoral Area D (D2022.003-ZONE)
• Recommendation to maintain policy permitting retail cannabis in any zone where retail is a permitted use
• Proposed amendment to Development Procedures Bylaw No. 2500, 2011 to require public notice for Cannabis Retail Store license applications, including written notice to adjacent residents and property owners, website posting, and mass notification

The Planning and Development Committee decided to keep the existing policy allowing cannabis retail in any zone where retail is a permitted use. A proposal to amend public notice requirements and delegation of relocation applications was postponed.

• Maintained current policy permitting retail cannabis in any zone where retail is a permitted use (Carried)
• Postponed amendment to Development Procedures Bylaw No. 2500, 2011 regarding cannabis retail store public notice and relocation delegation (Carried)

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board is holding a meeting on January 5, 2023, with a single agenda item: adopting the schedule of meetings for 2023. This is a routine administrative item with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of 2023 schedule of meetings

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board will vote on its 2023-2027 financial plan, approve early budget items, and award a contract for a new fire pumper. It will also decide on several zoning and development variance applications, including a proposed Osoyoos boundary expansion and multiple bylaw amendments.

• First reading of 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2988
• Award purchase of Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department primary pumper to HUB Fire Engines, max $930,400
• No objection to Osoyoos annexation of 4295 & 4303 Highway 3, subject to conditions
• Deny zoning amendment for subdivision at 16963 Old Richter Pass Road (Bylaw 2800.20)
• Adopt Okanagan Falls conversion service establishment bylaws (water, street lighting, cemetery)

The Board adopted the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and established water, street lighting, and cemetery services for Okanagan Falls. Several zoning amendments and development variance permits were approved, while one subdivision request in Electoral Area A was denied.

• Adopted RDOS Strategic Plan 2022-2026
• Approved $930,400 purchase of primary pumper for Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department from HUB Fire Engines
• Established Water, Street Lighting, and Cemetery services for Okanagan Falls
• Denied zoning amendment for subdivision of 16963 Old Richter Pass Road (Opposed: Directors Bush, Knodel)
• Approved 10 agri-tourism accommodation units at 14805 89th Street
• Approved 3-lot subdivision and land donation at 1609 Green Lake Road
• Read 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2988 first time
• Approved annexation of 4295 & 4303 Highway 3 to Town of Osoyoos

Environment and Infrastructure Committee

The Environment and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda, hear a presentation on the WildsafeBC Program's 2022 summary, and receive information on the Mosquito Control Program's year-end summary. Both items are for information or discussion, with no decisions or votes listed on the agenda.

• WildsafeBC Program Summary 2022 presentation
• Mosquito Control Year End Summary information item

The committee met to receive program summaries regarding WildsafeBC and Mosquito Control. No substantive policy decisions or funding approvals were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:22 am

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and hear a presentation from Troy Clifford, Provincial President of the Ambulance Paramedics & Emergency Dispatchers of BC, providing an update. No other substantive items are listed; the meeting is scheduled for 15 minutes and otherwise consists of procedural approval and adjournment.

• Delegation: Ambulance Paramedics & Emergency Dispatchers of BC update by Troy Clifford
• Approval of agenda
• Adjournment