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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
APPROVED JUNE 6, 2013
Minutes of the Board Meeting of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) Board
of Directors held at 1:05 pm Thursday May 16, 2013 in the Boardroom, 101 Martin Street,
Penticton, British Columbia.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Vice Chair M. Pendergraft, Electoral Area ‘A’
Director M. Harkness, Alt. Town of Princeton
Director M. Bauer, Village of Keremeos
Director M. Brydon, Electoral Area ‘F'
Director G. Bush, Electoral Area ‘B’
Director B. Hallquist, District of Summerland
Director B. Hope, Electoral Area ‘H’
Director R. Hovanes, Town of Oliver
Director A. Jakubeit, City of Penticton
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Chair D. Ashton, City of Penticton
Director F. Armitage, Town of Princeton
STAFF PRESENT:
B. Newell, Chief Administrative Officer
C. Malden, Deputy Corporate Officer
D. Butler, Development Services Manager
D. French, Public Works Manager
M. Woods, Community Services Manager
S. Croteau, Finance Manager
1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Director K. Kozakevich, Electoral Area ‘E’
Director G. Litke, City of Penticton
Director A. Patton, Electoral Area ‘C’
Director J. Perrino, District of Summerland
Director T. Siddon, Electoral Area ‘D’
Director J. Vassilaki, City of Penticton
Director S. Wells, Town of Osoyoos
Director A. Wood, Electoral Area ‘G’
S. Juch, Subdivision Supervisor
L. Walton, Building Inspection Supervisor
C. Garrish, Planner
E. Riechert, Planner
L. Bloomfield, Engineer
B152/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the agenda for the RDOS Board Meeting of May 16, 2013 be adopted with
the following amendments:
Item 5.1A Petition for wireless service in Hedley
CARRIED
2. MINUTES (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)
2.1 Corporate Services Committee – April 18, 2013
B153/13A
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the Board of Directors receive the minutes of the Corporate Services
Committee Meeting held April 18, 2013.
CARRIED
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APPROVED JUNE 6, 2013
2.1.1 Recommendation for Endorsement
B154/13A
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT Bylaw No. 2621, 2013 Board Remuneration, Expenses and
Benefits Bylaw be supported.
CARRIED
Opposed: Directors Wells, Bauer
2.2 Community Services Committee – April 18, 2013
B155/13A
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the Board of Directors receive the minutes of the Community Services
Committee Meeting held April 18, 2013.
CARRIED
2.3 Environment and Infrastructure Committee – April 18, 2013
B156/13A
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the Board of Directors receive the minutes of the Environment and
Infrastructure Committee Meeting held April 18, 2013.
CARRIED
2.4 Planning and Development Committee – April 18, 2013
B157/13A
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the Board of Directors receive the minutes of the Planning and
Development Committee Meeting held April 18, 2013.
CARRIED
2.5 Protective Services Committee – April 18, 2013
B158/13A
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the Board of Directors receive the minutes of the Protective Services
Committee Meeting held April 18, 2013.
CARRIED
2.6 RDOS Regular Board – April 18, 2013
B159/13A
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the Board of Directors adopt the minutes of the RDOS Regular Board
Meeting held April 18, 2013.
CARRIED
3. DELEGATION
3.1 Stephanie Hall, Executive Director, Okanagan Regional Library
Ms. Hall updated the Board on recent activities of the Okanagan Regional
Library.
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APPROVED JUNE 6, 2013
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
4. BUILDING INSPECTION
4.1 Building Violation
4.1.1 H-00467.905 Lot: A Plan: KAP83891 DL: 128
Civic Address: 2636 Otter Avenue (Permit #16213)
B160/13A
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT a Section 695 Notice on Title, pursuant to Section 695 of the
Local Government Act and Section 57 of the Community Charter
(made applicable to Regional Districts by Section 695 of the LGA),
be filed against the title of lands described as Lot A District Lot 128
YDYD Plan KAP83891, that certain works have been undertaken on
the lands contrary to the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen
Building Bylaw No. 2333.
CARRIED
4.1.2 H5-01085.000 Lot: 9 Plan: 6455 DL: 2075
Civic Address: 3554 Princeton Summerland Road (Permit #16278)
B161/13A
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT a Section 695 Notice on Title, pursuant to Section 695 of the
Local Government Act and Section 57 of the Community Charter
(made applicable to Regional Districts by Section 695 of the LGA),
be filed against the title of lands described as Lot 9, District Lot
2075, KDYD Plan 6455 except Parcel A, that certain works have
been undertaken on the lands contrary to the Regional District
Okanagan-Similkameen Building Bylaw No. 2333; and further,
THAT injunctive action be commenced.
CARRIED
4.1.3 H5-01085.000 Lot: 9 Plan: 6455 DL: 2075
Civic Address: 3554 Princeton Summerland Road (Permit #16966)
B162/13A
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT a Section 695 Notice on Title, pursuant to Section 695 of the
Local Government Act and Section 57 of the Community Charter
(made applicable to Regional Districts by Section 695 of the LGA),
be filed against the title of lands described as Lot 9, District Lot
2075, KDYD Plan 6455 except Parcel A, that certain works have
been undertaken on the lands contrary to the Regional District
Okanagan-Similkameen Building Bylaw No. 2333; and further,
THAT injunctive action be commenced.
CARRIED
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4.1.4 A-06750.120 Lot: 3 Plan: KAP84536 DL: 2709
Civic Address: 115 Falcon Place (Permit #17055)
APPROVED JUNE 6, 2013
B163/13A
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT a Section 695 Notice on Title, pursuant to Section 695 of the
Local Government Act and Section 57 of the Community Charter
(made applicable to Regional Districts by Section 695 of the LGA),
be filed against the title of lands described as Lot 3, Plan KAP84536,
District Lot 2709, SDYD, that certain works have been undertaken
on the lands contrary to the Regional District Okanagan-
Similkameen Building Bylaw No. 2333.
CARRIED
5. RURAL LAND USE MATTERS
5.1 Federal Industry Canada Consultation – Telus
B164/13P
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the Board of Directors provide a letter of concurrence to Industry
Canada for a proposed telecommunications tower.
CARRIED
addendum
5.1A Petition for wireless service in Hedley
B165/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the Board of Directors receive the letter and petition from the
residents of Hedley requesting wireless service to the community.
CARRIED
5.2 DVP Application
Area C
5.2.1 C05712.000 A Cassini, 32056 Highway 97, Oliver
B166/13P
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the Board of Directors approve Development Variance Permit
No. C2013.022 subject to a restrictive covenant being registered on
title restricting the size of the residential footprint area.
CARRIED
5.3 Development Permit with Variance
Area D
5.3.1 D00824.000 J. Sheridan/H. Jeanette, 1032 Main Street, Okanagan
Falls
B167/13P
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the Board of Directors approve Development Permit No.
D2013.021-DP.
CARRIED
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APPROVED JUNE 6, 2013
5.4 Parkland Dedication
Area E
5.4.1 E13-02088.000 0791349 BC Ltd, 2860 Arawana Road
B168/13PW
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the requirement of parkland dedication be accepted in the
form of $30,000.00, cash in-lieu for the subdivision of Lot 13,
District Lot 207, SDYD, Plan 576, except Parcel A, shown on Plan
A62, Parcel B, shown on Plan B5981 and Plan KAP81407.
CARRIED
5.5 Bylaw Enforcement (Unweighted Rural Vote – Simple Majority)
5.5.1 Rescind Appointment of Enforcement Officer
B169/13A
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the Board of Directors rescind the appointment of Richard
Mohninger as Bylaw Enforcement Officer for administration of the
Regional District Animal Control Bylaws, 1838, 1991 and 1992 and
any amendments thereto.
CARRIED
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APPROVED JUNE 6, 2013
5.6 Bylaws to be Introduced
Area D
5.6.1 D-10-03461.005 Magdalena Enterprises Limited/ T. Venier
5.6.1.1 Bylaw No. 2454.06, 2013, Electoral Area ‘D’ Official
Community Plan Amendment Bylaw
5.6.1.2 Bylaw No. 2455.09, 2013, Electoral Area ‘D’ Zoning
Amendment Bylaw
B170/13P
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT Bylaw No. 2454.06, 2013, Electoral Area ‘D’ Official
Community Plan Amendment Bylaw and Bylaw No. 2455.09, 2013,
Electoral Area ‘D’ Zoning Amendment Bylaw be read a first and
second time and proceed to a public hearing;
AND THAT the Board considers the process, as outlined in the
report from the Chief Administrative Officer dated May 16, 2013, to
be appropriate consultation for the purpose of Section 879 of the
Local Government Act;
AND THAT, in accordance with Section 882 of the Local
Government Act, the Board has considered Amendment Bylaw No.
2454.06, 2013, in conjunction with its Financial and applicable
Waste Management Plans;
AND THAT the holding of the public hearing be delegated to
Director Siddon or delegate;
AND THAT staff schedule the date, time, and place of the public
hearing in consultation with Director Siddon;
AND THAT prior to the scheduling of a Public Hearing, and within
six (6) months of first reading of Amendment Bylaw Nos. 2454.06
and 2455.06, 2013, the property owner provides conformation, to
the satisfaction of the Manager of Public Works, regarding the
provision of community water and community sewer to the area to
be re-designated MHP;
AND THAT staff give notice of the public hearing in accordance with
the requirements of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
Opposed: Director Patton
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
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APPROVED JUNE 6, 2013
5.7 Bylaws at Third Reading
Area C
5.7.1 C-12-05676.500 Crown Land (Oliver Cemetery)
5.7.1.1 Bylaw No. 2452.11, 2012, Electoral Area ‘C’ Official
Community Plan Amendment Bylaw
5.7.1.2 Bylaw No. 2453.18, 2012, Electoral Area ‘C’ Zoning
Amendment Bylaw
B171/13P
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT Bylaw No. 2452.11, 2012, Electoral Area ‘C’ Official
Community Plan Amendment Bylaw and Bylaw No. 2453.18, 2012,
Electoral Area ‘C’ Zoning Amendment Bylaw be adopted.
CARRIED
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARMENT
6. ENGINEERING SERVICES
6.1 Letter of Intent - Gallagher Lake Water and Sanitary Sewer Service Areas
B172/13PW
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the “Letter of Intent” with the Osoyoos Indian Band and 3556514
Canada Ltd. - Norterra Inc. for water and sanitary servicing in the Gallagher
Lake area be signed by the Chief Administrative Officer and the RDOS Chair.
CARRIED
6.2 Award of West Bench Water Supply Upgrades – Booster Station
B173/13PW
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the Board of Directors approve the May 2, 2013 tender evaluation
report and recommendations for award of the “West Bench Water Supply
Upgrades – Booster Station” tender from Focus Corporation., as attached as
Schedule A to the report to the Board dated May 16, 2013 from B. Newell,
CAO; and,
THAT the Regional Board award the “West Bench Water Supply Upgrades –
Booster Station” project to Cummings Construction Ltd. in the amount of
$697,348.44 inclusive of taxes; and,
THAT the Regional Board authorize the Chair and Chief Administrative
Officer to execute the construction contract agreement.
CARRIED
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APPROVED JUNE 6, 2013
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
7. FINANCE
7.1 2012 Audited Financial Statements
B174/13F
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the 2012 Audited Financial Statements of the Regional District
Okanagan Similkameen as of December 31, 2012 be received; and,
THAT the RDOS Board adopts all reported 2012 transactions as
amendments to the 2012 Final Budget.
CARRIED
7.2 Statement of Financial Information
B175/13F
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the Board of Directors approve the Regional District of Okanagan-
Similkameen Statement of Financial Information for the year ended
December 31, 2012 pursuant to the Financial Information Act Financial
Information Regulation Schedule 1, subsection 9(2).
CARRIED
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
8. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
8.1 Alternative Approval Process for 911 Emergency Service Loan Authorization
Bylaw
Directors Perrino and Hallquist expressed desire for a fifth zone dedicated to
Summerland.
B176/13A
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the deadline for submitting elector response forms in relation to Bylaw
No. 2623, 2013 to the Deputy Corporate Officer is no later than 4:30 pm on
July 2, 2013; and further,
THAT the elector response form attached to the report to the Board dated
May 16, 2013 from B. Newell, CAO, be the approved form for Bylaw No.
2623, 2013 alternative approval process; and further,
THAT the total number of eligible electors to which the alternative approval
process applies is 68,635; and further,
THAT the number of elector responses required to prevent the bylaw from
proceeding without a referendum is 6,864.
CARRIED
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APPROVED JUNE 6, 2013
8.2 Kaleden Parks & Recreation Commission Appointments 2013/2014
B177/13A
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the Board of Directors appoint the following people as members of the
Kaleden Parks & Recreation Commission for the periods indicated:
Name Position Term Expires
Brian Baldwin Vice Chair 2 Year March 31, 2015
Tracy Maloney Secretary 2 Year March 31, 2015
Doug King Member 2 Year March 31, 2015
Kim Denis Member 2 Year March 31, 2015
Bruce Ramage Member 1 Year March 31, 2014
CARRIED
8.3 Okanagan Falls Parks & Recreation Commission Appointments 2013/2014
B178/13A
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT the Board of Directors appoint the following people as members of the
Okanagan Falls Parks & Recreation Commission for the periods indicated:
Name Position Term Expires
Lynn Tsumuraya Member 2 Year December 31, 2014
Kim Baker Member 2 Year December 31, 2014
CARRIED
8.4 Bylaws to be Introduced
8.4.1 Board Remuneration
8.4.1.1 Bylaw No. 2621, 2013 Board Remuneration, Expenses and
Benefits Bylaw
B179/13A
It was MOVED and SECONDED
THAT Bylaw No. 2621, 2013 Board Remuneration,
Expenses and Benefits Bylaw be read a first, second and
third time and adopted.
CARRIED
Opposed: Director Wells
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
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APPROVED JUNE 6, 2013
9. CAO REPORTS
9.1 Verbal Update
10. OTHER BUSINESS
10.1 Chair’s Report
10.2 Board Representation
10.2.1 Municipal Finance Authority (MFA)
10.2.2 Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB)
10.2.3 Okanagan-Kootenay Sterile Insect Release Board (SIR)
10.2.4 Okanagan Regional Library (ORL)
10.2.5 Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society (OASISS)
10.2.6 Okanagan Film Commission (OFC)
10.2.7 Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition (SIBAC)
10.2.8 Southern Interior Municipal Employers Association (SIMEA)
10.2.9 Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA)
10.2.10 Starling Control
Directors Harkness, Hallquist, Vassilaki, Siddon, Brydon and Hope vacated the meeting.
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APPROVED JUNE 6, 2013
10.3 Directors’ Motions
10.3 Director Patton
B180/13 IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED
WHEREAS approximately 50 jurisdictions around the Province to
date have expressed their rejection to the installation of Smart
Meters; and,
ADJOURN
WHEREAS many residents, through their local government
representatives and their local newspapers, have expressed
serious concerns about the substantial increases to their power bills
due to the new “Conservation” rate structure and pricing;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the RDOS Chair write a letter to the
Premier of the Province of BC demanding that immediate action be
taken by the Provincial Government to:
1) Immediately halt the installation of all Wireless Smart Meters
throughout the Province;
2) Reverse the newly approved BCUC Conservation two-tiered
Pricing Structure back to the original price and pricing
structure;
3) Provide all Municipalities and Regional Districts all the
options available including cost analysis for any new pricing
and price structures for “Conservation” purposes;
4) Provide all Municipalities and Regional Districts all the
options available for metering including infrastructure,
installation and ongoing maintenance and operational costs;
and
5) Articulate the establishment of a thorough and inclusive
public process for consideration prior to any decisions being
made.
AND FURTHER THAT this motion be forwarded to UBCM for
consideration.
DEFEATED
Opposed: Directors Perrino, Jakubeit, Hovanes, Patton, Kozakevich, Bush,
Litke, Wood, Bauer, Wells, and Pendergraft
10.4 Board Members Verbal Update
By consensus, the meeting adjourned at 3:35 pm.
APPROVED:
CERTIFIED CORRECT:
________________________
M. Pendergraft
RDOS Board Vice Chair
_________________________
B. Newell
Chief Administrative Officer
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
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