Agenda Package - City of Vernon

THE CORPORATION OF THE GITY OF VERNON 

AGENDA 

REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL 

COUNCIL CHAMBERS 

CITY HALL 

MONDAY 

JANUARY 24,2011 

At 1:30 pm 

Council 

Mayor W. Lippert 

Councillor B. Baumbrough 

Councillor S. Lee 

Councillor M. O'Keefe 

Councillor J. Gilroy 

Councillor P. Nicol 

Councillor B. Spiers 

For Enquiries 

Telephone: (250) 545-1361 

www.vernon.ca

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON 

AGENDA 

REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 

MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2011 

AT 8:40 AM 

1. 

2. 

CALL TO ORDER 

RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING 

A. BE lT RESOLVED that the meeting be closed to the public in 

accordance with Section 90 (a), (d), (e), and (i) of the Community 

Chafter. 

3. 

ADJOURN TO OPEN COUNCIL AT 1:30 PM 

AGENDA 

MINUTES 

A. THAT the Agenda for the January 24,2011 Regular Open Meeting of 

Council be adopted as circulated. 

ADOPTION OF MINUTES AND RECEIPT OF PUBLIC HEARING 

RECORD 

A. THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held January 

10,2011, be adopted; (P. 10) 

AND FURTHER, that the minutes of the Public Hearing Held on 

January 10,2011, be adopted; (P.28) 

AND FURTHER, that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole 

Meeting of Council held January 10,2011, be received; 

AND FURTHER, that the minutes of the Special Committee of the 

Whole Meetings of Council held January 12, and January 14,2011, 

be received. 

5. GENERAL MATTERS 

DELEGATION - 

VERNON TENNIS 

ASSOCTATTON (P. ) 

A. Mr. Joe Fabi, Director Vernon Tennis Association (VTA) re: To Bring 

Awareness of the Recently formed Association. 

o Letter of request dated October 18, 2010, from Ms. Jackie 

Labuhn, President, VTA. (P. 30) 

o Brief Overview of the VTA. (P. 31) 

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REGULAR OPEN COUNCIL AGENDA - JANUARY 24,20'11 

DELEGATION - 

GREATER VERNON 

CHAMBER OF 

COMMERCE 

PUBLIC 

VTA Programs - 2010. (P. 35) 

. VTA Members Survey & Questionnaire - Sept 2010. (P. 38) 

B. Ms. Val Trevis, General Manager, Greater Vernon Chamber of 

Commerce, re: Annual Update. 

C. See ltem 9.(iii) (P. 398) Legislative Matters - "Tronson Road Lake 

SUBMISSIONS - 

Access Site #17 Road Closure and Highway Removal Bylaw 

TRONSON ROAD Number 5231,2010". 

LAKE ACCESS SITE 

#17 ROAD CLOSURE Pursuant to Section 40 (3) (b) of the Community Charte4 Council is 

BYLAW 

providing an opportunity for the public to make submissions to City 

Council regarding the proposed "Tronson Road Lake Access Site 

#17 Road Closure and Highway Removal Bylaw Number 5231, 

2010". 

PRESENTATION - 

, Email dated January 10,2011, from Diane and Doug Sissons, re: 

Public lnput, Site Access #17. (P. 441 

, Email dated January 12,2011, from Mr. Brett Bandy, Real Estate 

Manager, re: Staff Response to Diane and Doug Sissons, re: 

Public lnput, Site Access #17. (P. 46) 

(Bylaw to be considered after Public Submission under Legislative Matters) 

D. Ms. Annette Sharkey, Executive Director Social Planning Council for 

the North Okanagan, re: Quarterly Report. 

SOCIAL PLANNING 

couNctL - 

QUARTERLY REPORT Partners in Action Final Reporl 2010 (P. 50) 

(P. 50) . Partners in Action Committee / Community Developer Position - 

Overview of Results:2008-2010 (P. 55) 


RESTORATIVE 

JUSTICE - 

QUARTERLY REPORT 

(P. r18) 

* 

: hill'.Y# iff:i i', l' J,"J,i;',5 i å',""'l :, li, ;f,'r' r,, o n 

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Homelessness Sfrategy for the Nor-th Okanagan" as part of the 

quarterly report. (P. 69) 

E. Ms. Margaret Clark, Restorative Justice Coordinator, re: Quarterly 

Report. 

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KLAUS LINEMAYR - 

DEVELOPMENT 

VARIANCE PERMIT 

APPLICATION FOR 

LOT 3, PLAN 11266, 

sEc. 3, TP. 8, O.D.Y.D. 

(3607 CENTENNTAL 

DRTVEXP. 1321 

REGULAR OPEN COUNCIL AGENDA - JANUARY 24,2011 

F. THAT Council support the Development Variance Permit (DVP) 

application submitted by Klaus Linemayr to vary the minimum 

setbacks for both side yards from 4.5m to 3.0m and to vary the 

minimum rear yard setback from 9.0m to 4.5m in order to construct a 

four unit assisted living apartment on Lot 3, Plan 11266, Sec. 3, Tp, 

8, O.D.Y.D. (3607 Centennial Drive) subject to the following 

conditions: 

1. That the owner dedicate road righlof-way widening along 

Centennial Drive in accordance with the specifications of the City 

Engineer; and 

2. That the site, landscape and building elevation plans form part of 

the Development Variance Permit as Schedule 'A'. 

Public lnput- DVP 

#00216 

WESBILD - 

DEVELOPMENT 



LOT 53, PLAN 

KAP81666, SECTTON 

4, TOWNSHIP 8, 

o.D.Y.D. (4220 

PAINTED TURTLE 

DRTVEXP. 1441 

(¡) Public lnput on Development Variance Permit #00216 to vary 

the minimum setbacks for both side yards from 4.5m to 3.0m 

and to vary the minimum rear yard setback from 9.0m to 4.5m in 

order to construct a four unit assisted living apartment on Lot 3, 

Plan 11266, Sec.3, Tp,8, O.D.Y.D. (3607 Centennial Drive) 

(¡i) THAT Council authorizes the Corporate Officer to issue 

Development Variance Permit Number 00216 to Klaus 

Linemayr to vary the minimum setbacks for both side yards from 

4.5m to 3.0m and to vary the minimum rear yard setback from 

9.0m to 4.5m in order to construct a four unit assisted living 

apartment on Lot 3, Plan 11266, Sec. 3, Tp, 8, O.D.Y.D. (3607 

Centennial Drive), once all conditions of Council have been met. 

G. THAT Council support the Development Variance Permit application 

submitted by Wesbild on behalf of Tony Schefer to vary Zoning 

Bylaw, Section 6.5.'11 for the maximum height for existing retaining 

walls from the permitted 1.2m to a maximum 3.15m and to vary the 

minimum horizontal separation between walls from 1.2m to 1.0m on 

a single family residential property Lot 53, Plan K4P81666, Section 

4, Township 8, O.D.Y.D. (4220 Painted Turtle Drive), subject to the 

following conditions: 

a) The owner is to provide a detailed landscape plan for the 

installation of two deciduous trees in the front yard area of the lot 

with a minimum calliper of 6cm and minimum 1.5m clear stem; 

and 

b) The site and landscape plans shall be attached to the 

Development Variance Permit as "Schedule 4". 

AND FURTHER, that Council support the release 

right-of-way adjacent to the south property line and 

the two existing trees. 

of the statutory 

the removal of 

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Public lnput - DVP 

#00217 

(¡) 


Public lnput on Development Variance Permit #00217 to vary 

Zoning Bylaw, Section 6.5.11 for the maximum height for 

existing retaining walls from the permitted 1.2m lo a maximum 

3.15m and to vary the minimum horizontal separation between 

walls from 1.2m to 1.0m on a single family residential property 

Lot 53, Plan K4P81666, Section 4, Township 8, O.D.Y.D. (4220 

Painted Turtle Drive). 

HEATH ANDERSON - 

HERITAGE 

ALTERATION PERMIT 


REM. LOT 12, PLAN 

84865, SEC. 35, TP. 9, 

O.D.Y.D., EXCEPT 

PLAN 30959, OF PLAN 

327D (2203 - 30 

AVENUE)(P. 156) 

(¡¡) 

THAT Council authorizes the Corporate Officer to issue 

Development Variance Permit Number 00217 to Wesbild on 

behalf of Tony Schefer to vary Zoning Bylaw, Section 6.5.11 for 

the maximum height for existing retaining walls from the 

permitted 12mto a maximum 3.15m and to vary the minimum 

horizontal separation between walls from 1.2m to 1.0m on a 

single family residential property Lot 53, Plan K4P81666, 

Section 4, Township 8, O.D.Y.D. (4220 Painted Turtle Drive), 

once all conditions of Council have been met. 

H. THAT Council approve the Heritage Alteration Permit application 

submitted by Heath Anderson which proposes to undertake the 

following restoration works to the exterior of the protected heritage 

building situated on Rem. Lot 12, Plan 84865, Sec. 35, Tp. 9, 

O.D.Y.D., Except Plan 30959, of Plan 327D (2203 - 30 Avenue): 

1. Replace 3'd floor south facing window 

2. Reconstru cl2nd floor sun porch 

3. Reconstruct ground floor south facing porch 

4. lnstall ground floor south facing window 

5. lnstall ground floor east facing window 

AND FURTHER, that approval of the Heritage Alteration Permit is 

subject to the following condition: 

1. Schedule 'A' to be attached to and to form part of the Heritage 

Alteration Permit is to consist of photos illustrating the current 

exterior of building, photos of the building as it existed in 1905 

and notes outlining the restoration works to be undertaken as 

part of this permit. 

Public lnput-HAP 

#00011 

(¡) Public lnput on Heritage Alteration Permit #00011 to undertake 

the following restoration works to the exterior of the protected 

heritage building situated on Rem. Lot 12, Plan 84865, Sec. 35, 

Tp. 9, O.D.Y.D., Except Plan 30959, of Plan 327D (2203 - 30 

Avenue): 


2. Reconstruct 2nd floor sun porch 



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(¡¡) THAT Council authorizes the Corporate Officer to issue 

Heritage Alteration Permit Number 00011 to Heath Anderson to 

undertake the following restoration works to the exterior of the 

protected heritage building situated on Rem. Lot 12, Plan 

84865, Sec. 35, Tp. 9, O.D.Y.D., Except Plan 30959, of Plan 

327D (2203 - 30 Avenue): 


2. Reconstru ct 2no floor sun porch 




once all conditions of Council have been met. 

SHIER - 

DEVELOPMENT 



THE SOUTHERLY 73 

FEET OF LOT 12 

MEASURED ALONG 

THE EASTERLY AND 

WESTERLY 

BOUNDARIES OF 

SAID LOT, SECTION 

35, TOWNSHIP 9, 

o.D.Y.D. (290517 

STREETXP. 167) 

SCHOOL TRAVEL 

PLAN FOLLOW.UP 

REPORT (P.1741 

6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 

A. Council, at their Regular meeting held on January 10,2011, deferred 

consideration of Development Variance Permit (DVP0021 1) 

application submitted by Renee Shier to vary the allowable number 

of storeys from one to two for a secondary building with a secondary 

suite for the property legally described as "The Southerly 73 feet of 

Lol 12 measured along the easterly and westerly boundaries of said 

lot, Section 35, Township 9, O.D.Y.D." (2905 17 Street) pending 

receipt of further information to Council regarding projected view 

lines, as well as projected height and impact on adjacent parcels as 

they relate to this application. 

. Memo dated January 13, 2011, from Mr. Dean Strachan, 

Planning Assistant, re: Development Variance Permit 

#DVP00211 - Additional lnformation Requested By Council. 

B. Memo dated January 14, 2011, from Ms. Wendy Majewski, TDM 

Coordinator, re: School Travel Plan Follow-up Report. 

7. MATTERS REFERRED: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND lN- 

CAMERA 

8. NEW BUSINESS 

A. Correspondence: 

2011 PINK SHIRT DAY 

- WEDNESDAY, 

FEBRUARY 23,2011 

(P. 1e8) 

(¡) Email dated January 17,2011, from Ms. Erin Turvey, Marketing 

and Fund Development Coordinator, Okanagan Boys and Girls 

Clubs, re: 2011 Pink Shirt Day - Wednesday, February 23, 

2011 - Request to Participate. 

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B. Reports: 

RICK HANSEN 25TH 

ANNIVERSARY 

RELAY - REQUEST 

TO PARTICIPATE 

(P.2021 

(¡) THAT Council agree to participate as an "End of Day 

Celebration" Community in ltfiay 2012 and advise the Rick 

Hansen Foundation accordingly; 

AND FURTHER, that Council establish an "End of Day 

Celebration" Committee with representation from the following: 

(a) One (1) Member of Council, plus one (l) alternate; 

(b) Two (2) Representatives from the Community; at least one 

of which represents an association providing support for 

the disabled; 

(c) One (1) Representative of the R.C.M.P.; 

(d) One (1) Representative from School District #22 Board of 

Education; 

(e) One (1) Staff person appointed by the CAO 

FIRE DISPATCH 

SYSTEM (P. 236) 

(¡¡) THAT Council receive the "VFRS Dispatch Modernization 

Study" attached to the report dated January 12,2011; 

AND FURTHER, that Council approves the Enhanced Stand- 

Alone System (Fire Department Management, or "FDM") for a 

Computer-Assisted Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management 

System (RMS); 

AND FURTHER, that Council approve a phased, annual 

approach for the implementation of dispatch system 

enhancements and capability expansion. 

FLOOD PROTECTION 

GRANT (P. 2471 

SUSTAINABILITY 

EVENTS PROGRAM 

AND CORPORATE 

SPONSORSHIP 

(P. 261) 

CITY TREE CANOPY, 

PLANTING AND 

PROTECTION 

PROGRAMS AND 

PROPOSED TREE 

BYLAW REVISION 

(P. 27ol 

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(¡¡¡) THAT Council support the City's application for the Waterfront 

Storm Water Wetland project as number one City priority for 

funding under the Building Canada Fund Communities 

ComponenUFlood Protection Program lntake 2010 program. 

(¡v) THAT Council support the 2011 Sustainability Events program, 

as outlined in Attachment 1 of the report dated December 3, 

2010, regarding Sustainability Events Program and Corporate 

Sponsorship. 

(v) THAT Council endorse the establishment of tree canopy goals 

for each of the three Development Districts; 

AND FURTHER, that Council endorse the establishment of 

education and incentive programs to support tree protection and 

maintenance as well as to encourage residents to contribute to 

the enhancement of neighbourhood sustainability and 

beautification; 

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AND FURTHER, that Council authorize staff to update the 

existing Tree Protection Bylaw to reflect community 

sustainability, air quality and stormwater quality enhancement 

and Greenhouse Gas emission reduction planning; 

AND FURTHER, that Council endorse the creation of a heritage 

tree protection bylaw in collaboration with the Heritage Advisory 

Committee. 

SUPPORT FOR 2O1O 

SCHOOL COMMUNITY 

CONNECTIONS - 

SUPPORTING 

NEIGHBOURHOOD 

LEARNING CENTRES 

PROGRAM (P. 325) 

(v¡) THAT Council endorse the 2010 School Community 

Connections - Supporting Neighbourhood Learning Centres 

project proposed by School District 22 which includes 

consultation and planning for a greenhouse, garden, outdoor 

classroom and composting system at Vernon Secondary 

School. 

AND FURTHER that staff be authorized to provide a letter of 

support to School District No. 22 in support of the submission 

for the 2010 School Community Connections - Supporting 

N e i g h bo u rh ood Le a rn i n g Centre s fu nd i n g p rog ram. 

9. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS 

Bylaws: 

ADOPTION 

RESCIND READINGS 

(¡) 

(¡¡) 

(¡¡¡) 

(¡v) 

THAT Bylaw #5250, "Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw Number 

5250, 2011", a bylaw respecting the enforcement of bylaw notices 

in conjunction with the Southern lnterior Bylaw Notice Dispute 

Adjudication Registry, be adopted. (City of Vernon) (P. 334) 

THAT Bylaw #5300, "Municipal Ticket lnformation Bylaw Number 

5300, 2011", a bylaw to replace "City of Vernon Municipal 

Ticketing lnformation System Bylaw Number 5050, 2006', and all 

amendments thereto, be adopted. (City of Vernon) (P. 374) 

THAT Bylaw #5231 "Tronson Road Lake Access Site #17 Road 

Closure and Highway Removal Bylaw Number 5231, 2010" - a 

bylaw to authorize closure and removal of the dedication as 

highway, be adopted. (P. 398) 

THAT Bylaw 5160, "7505 Brooks Lane Rezoning Amendment 

Bylaw Number 5160, 2008" - a bylaw to rezone the subject 

property from "Rl - Estate Lot Residential'to'C10 - Tourist 

Commercial', be rescinded at first, second and third readings, as 

per Council policy "Bylaws-lnactive", and as per the Applicant's 

request; 

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AND FURTHER, that Council rescinds Development Variance 

Permit #00124 which was applied for in conjunction with Bylaw 

5160. (P. 401) 

o Email dated January 6,2010, from Ms. Krystine Mclnnes, for 

BNS Lakeshore Developments, re: Request to allow rezoning 

and DVP applications to expire. (P. 404) 

(v) THAT Bylaw 5159, "7491 and 7501 Brooks Lane Rezoning 

Amendment Bylaw Number 5159, 2008", a bylaw to rezone the 

designated properties from 'R1 - Estate Lot Residential" to "C10 

-Tourist Commercial", be rescinded at first, second and third 

readings, as per Council policy "Bylaws-lnactive", and as per the 

Applicant's request. (BDK Propefties Ltd.) (P. 405) 

. Email dated January 14,2011, from Ms. Jennifer Fossum, 

MQN Architects, for BDK Properties Ltd., re: Request to allow 

rezoning application to expire. (P. 408) 

10. 

11. 

12. 

COUNCIL INFORMATION UPDATES 

A. Mayor and Councillors Reports. 

GLOSE OF MEETING 

INFORMATION ITEMS 

A. Minutes from the following Committees of Council: 

(¡) Environmental Advisory Committee, Dec I (P. 410) 

(¡¡) Communities in Bloom, Dec 3 (P.4141 

(¡¡¡) Sister City Committee, Dec 14 (P.4191 

(¡v) Advisory Planning Board, Dec 14 (P.4211 

(v) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Dec 2 (P.4251 

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MINUTES OF A REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNC¡L 

HELD MONDAY, JANUARY IO, 2011 

PRESENT: Mayor Lippert 

Councillors: J. Gilroy, B. Spiers, S. Lee, 

B. Baumbrough, (P. Nicol and M. O'Keefe, absent) 

Staff: L. Gous, Chief Administrative Officer 

M. Bailey, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer 

P. Bridal, Manager, Corporate Services 

K. Bertles, Manager, Finance 

K. Flick, Manager, Planning & Building Services 

R. Dickinson, Manager, Engineering 

S. Koenig, Manager, Operations 

E. Stranks, Manager, Engineering Development 

C. Cotter, Manager, Human Resources 

D. Rintoul, City Planner 

D. Strachan, Planning Assistant 

C. Martens, Manager, Building and lnspections 

RESOLUTION TO 

cLosE MEETING 

Mayor Lippert called the meeting to order at 8:40 am. 

Moved by Councillor Baumbrough, seconded by Councillor Gilroy: 

BE lr RESoLVED that the meeting be closed to the public in 

accordance with Section 90, (c), (d), (e), (g), (i) and (k), of the 

Community Charter. 

CARRIED. 

Mayor Lippert called the adjourned meeting back to order at 1:32 pm. 


Councillors: B. Baumbrough, J. Gilroy, S. Lee, 

B. Spiers, P. Nicol, (M. O'Keefe, absent) 

Staff: 

L. Gous, Chief Administrative Officer 

M. Bailey, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer* 

P. Bridal, Manager, Corporate Services 

S. Blakely, Deputy Corporate Officer 

K. Bertles, Manager, Fínance 

K. Flick, Manager, Planning & Building 

R. Dickinson, Manager, Engineering 

M. Klymchuk, Dev. Tech lll" 

E. Stranks, Manager, Engineering Dev.* 

D. Strachan, Planning Assistant" 

D. Rintoul, Planner* 

C. Corbett, Long Range Planner" 10

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R. Miles, Planning Assistant" 

A. Watson, Municipal Transportation Tech lll* 

C. Kanester, Manager, Bylaw Enforcement" 

"attended as required 

Others: News Media and General Public 

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA: 

APPROVAL OF ITEMS Moved by Councillor Gilroy, seconded by Councillor Baumbrough: 

LISTED ON THE 

AGENDA 

THAT the Agenda for the Monday, January 10,2011 Regular Open 

meeting of the Council of The Corporation of The City of Vernon be 

amended to add the following items: 

1. SEE ITEM 5.8. - 

Development Variance Permit 00214 - 

Letter dated January 6,2011, from Gordon Rischanek 

2. SEE ITEM 5.C. - 

CARRIED. 

Development Variance Permit 00211 

a. Memorandum dated January 7, 2011, from Planning 

Assistant - 

Add itional I nformation. 

b. Letter and email from April Sheehan and Darrel Sirr, re 

Public Input DVP00211, opposed. 

c. Email dated Jan 10, from Jeff Vallance, re: Public lnput 

DVP00211, opposed. 

ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 

COUNCIL MEETINGS Moved by Councillor Baumbrough, seconded by Councillor Gilroy: 


THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held December 

13,2010 be adopted; 

AND FURTHER, that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole 

Meeting of Council held December 13,2010, be received. 

CARRIED. 

GENERAL MATTERS: 

SAFE COMMUNITIES her Quarterly Report. 

UNIT - QUARTERLY 

Ms. Valerie Harrison, Acting Manager, Safe Communities Unit, presented 

REPORT 

The following areas were reviewed: 

(7580-211 o All positions have now been filled, and all programs are up and 

running 

o Brock watch program being revitarized 

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. Volunteer Scheduler now in place which will save substantial staff 

time 

. More youth programs, particularly at the high school level are 

planned for 2011 

o Program Categories and Number of Events 

o Special Projects 

o Committee and Board Activities 

o Volunteer Based Program Activities 

OKB DEVELOPMENTS Moved by Councillor Baumbrough, seconded by Councillor Gilroy: 

INC. - DEVELOPMENT 

VARIANCE PERMIT THAT Council approve the Development Variance Permit 

APPLICATION FOR (DVP00214) application submitted by officials of OKB Developments 

LOT 2,DL71, PLAN Inc. to vary the following provisions in Zoning Bylaw #5000 in order to 

5737, ODYD (3804-32 construct multiple family buildings totaling nine dwelling units on Lot 

AVENUE) 

32 Avenue): 

2, DL71, Plan 5737, ODYD (3804 - 

1. To vary the minimum west side yard setback for Building A 

from 3.0m to 2.0m; 

2. To vary the minimum east side yard setbacks for Buildings A 

and B from 3.0m to 1.2m; 

3. To vary the minimum front yard setback for the S-plex building 

from 6.0m to 3.0m; 

4. To vary the minimum number of off-street parking spaces from 

14 spaces to 10 spaces; 

5. To vary the maximum building height relative to neighbouring 

development from 2 storeys to 2.5 storeys; and 

6. To vary the maximum building height relative to an adjacent 

neighbouring building from 1.5 storeys to 2.5 storeys. 

AND FURTHER, that Council's approval is subject to the following 

conditions being satisfied: 

1. The site, landscape and elevation plans are to form part of the 

Development Variance Permit as Schedule 'A'; and 

2. The owner is to enter into a Development Agreement for 

pavement and drainage works for the City lane from the eastern 

property line of existing property west to 39 'A' Street. 

AND FURTHER, it is recommended that Council authorize the 

discharge of the notice of DVP00185 on the title of Lot 2,DL71,Plan 

5737, ODYD (3804 - 32 Avenue) concurrent with the registration of 

DVP00214 on the same title. 

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Public lnput- DVP 

ffi0214 

Corporate Officer, Patti Bridal, advised that two written submissions had 

been received and distributed to Council, as follows: 

1. Letter dated January 5, 2011, from Mr. Sven Rylandsholm, 

Project Engineer, Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd., for the 

Applicant, re: Public lnput DVP00214. 

2. Letter dated January 6,2011, from Gordon Rischanek, re: Public 

Input DVP00214. 

The Mayor called a first time for representation from the public in 

attendance who believes their interest in property is affected by proposed 

Development Variance Permit #00214 submitted by officials of OKB 

Developments lnc. to vary the following provisions in Zoning Bylaw #5000 

in order to construct multiple family buildings totaling nine dwelling units 

on Lot 2, DL71, Plan 5737 , ODYD (3804 - 32 Avenue). 

1 ""Hl"Ti,läii;{i'i:::" 

o Met with Engineer and Applicant to clarify discrepancies and 

items of concern today 

. Seems it is possible to develop the property as approved on 

April 26, just more difficult 

: y#:'i fff 5i:'"iJ:i:li¿?fffl*il1ffi 's,"en space 

components, if he could work with this property owner 

. Attached potential plan for his property with his submission 

o Redesign of storm sewer/sump field would allow the 

Applicant's April 26 design to be feasible 

Requests an adjournment of this application, in order to 

examine the technical details further 

o His lot is very narrow, if everything is pushed against it, 

development will be made more difficult 

o Willing to work with Mr. Johnson to develop complimentary 

projects 

. Will enhance both projects for the community 

. Request consideration of deferral to examine options 

2 y"i:ïl=i'l¿ ?Íi,3ä"l'üTl"i'il ïfi .låill:TJ presented to 

Council, as has just become aware of Mr. Rischanek's interest 

, ls willing to work with Mr. Rischanek as the project moves 

forward 

Mayor Lippert called a second, third, and finaltime for representation from 

the public, there being none, Mayor Lippert closed the Public lnput for 

DVP000214. 

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THE QUESTION WAS CALLED AND THE MOTION DECLARED 

CARRIED. 

lssuance of Permit 

ffi0214 

Moved by Councillor Baumbrough, seconded by Councillor Lee: 

THAT Council authorizes the Corporate Officer to issue Development 

Variance Permit Number 00214 to officials of OKB Developments 

Inc. to vary the following provisions in Zoning Bylaw #5000 in order to 

construct multiple family buildings totaling nine dwelling units on Lot 

2, DL 71, Plan 5737 , ODYD (3804 - 32 Avenue), once all conditions 

of Council have been met. 

CARRIED. 

Councillor Lee declared a conflict of interest in the following matter, as the 

Applicant is a patient of his. Councillor Lee left the meeting at 2:01 pm. 

SHIER - 

DEVELOPMENT 



THE SOUTHERLY 73 

FEET OF LOT 12 

MEASURED ALONG 

THE EASTERLY AND 

WESTERLY 

BOUNDARIES OF SAID 

LOT, SECTTON 35, 

TOWNSHIP 9, O.D.Y.D. 

(2905 17 STREET) 

Moved by Councillor Nicol, seconded by Councillor Gilroy: 

THAT Council support the Development Variance Permit 

(DVP0021f) application submitted by Renee Shier to vary the 

allowable number of storeys from one to two for a secondary building 

with a secondary suite for the property legally described as "The 

Southerly 73 feet of Lot 12 measured along the easterly and westerly 

boundaries of said lot, Section 35, Township 9, O.D.Y.D." (2905 17 

Street), subject to the following conditions: 

a) The exterior finish of the secondary building is to be completed 

with materials and colours that match the exterior of the primary 

building; 

b) The roof pitch on the proposed secondary building is to match the 

roof pitch of the existing primary building; 

c) The maximum height of the secondary building measured to the 

highest point on the building is not to exceed 6.1m.; and 

d) The site and elevation plans shall be attached to the 

Development Variance Permit as "Schedule A". 

Public Input- DVP 

ffi0211 

Corporate Officer, Patti Bridal, advised that four written submissions and 

additional information from staff had been received and distributed to 

Council, as follows: 

1. Emailed lnformation received January 1,2011, from Renee Shier, 

Applicant, re: Public lnput for DVP00211. 

2. Memorandum dated January 7, 2011, from Planning Assistant - 

Add itional I nformation 

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3. Letter dated January 4,2011, from Deanna and lan Johnstone 

2900 16th Street, re: Public Input for DVP00211. 

4. Letter and email from April Sheehan and Darrel Sirr, re Public 

lnput DVP0021 1, opposed. 

5. Email dated January 10,2011, from Jeff Vallance, 1600 30th 

Avenue, re: Public lnput for DVP00211. 

The Mayor called a first time for representation from the public in 

attendance who believes their interest in property is affected by proposed 

Development Variance Permit #00211 submitted by Renee Shier to vary 

the allowable number of storeys from one to two for a secondary building 



boundaries of said lot, Section 35, Township 9, O.D.Y.D.' (2905 17 

Street). 

1. April Sheehan, l604 30th Avenue 

o Her property borders the Applicant's 

o Distributed information to Mayor & Council 

. OPPosed due to: 

1. Negative lmpact on their property 

(lack of privacy, lack of sunlight to garden and patio) 

2. Already a suite in the basement of the Applicant's home 

3. lmpact on the neighbourhood would be severe and long 

lasting 

4. Discrepancies in application regarding consultation with 

neighbours, and actual plan proposed. 

o Please deny 

2. Lorraine Betts, 29l2l6th Street 

. Her property is behind Applicant's property 

o Showed photos to demonstrate location 

. 2 storey addition (20 ft tall) proposed 

o Her property would be profoundly affected 

. New structure wall would be the only view from her back 

windows 

o Would result in no privacy in her backyard 

. Already a rental suite in the Applicant's basement and this 

addition may result in a second rental unit 

o Please deny 

3. Deanna Johnson,2900 16 Street 

. Property is 'kitty corner' across alley from Applicant's 

. Two storey addition will reduce peace and enjoyment of her 

property due to a reduction in privacy 

o At least four other properties will be negatively impacted 

o Building will not suit neighbourhood, and will stand out 15


. Basic character of the neighbourhood should be preserved 

. Already a suite in the basement of the Applicant's home 

' OPPosed 

Mayor Lippert called a second, third, and finaltime for representation from 

the public, there being none, Mayor Lippert closed the Public lnput for 

DVP00021 1. 


THAT Council defers consideration of Development Variance Permit 

(DVP00211) application submitted by Renee Shier to vary the 

allowable number of storeys from one to two for a secondary building 



boundaries of said lot, Section 35, Township 9, O.D.Y.D." (2905 17 

Street); 

AND FURTHER, that Council requests staff and the Advisory 

Planning Committee to provide further information to Council 

regarding projected view lines, as well as projected height and impact 

on adjacent parcels as they relate to this application. 

CARRIED, with Councillors Spiers & Nicol opposed. 

Councillor Lee returned to the meeting at 2:15 PM. 

UNFIN¡SHED BUSINESS 

UPGRADES ON 29TH 

STREET 

(5410-r0-2e sq 


THAT Council receives the memo dated December 22,2010, from 

Mr. Ed Stranks, Manager, Engineering Development regarding 

Polson Greenway Phase 1, 29th Street 43'd Avenue to 45th Avenue 

Presentation to Council by Merchants. 

CARRIED. 

PEDESTRIAN 

CROSSING SAFETY 

ON HIGHWAY 97 NEAR 

VERNON JUBILEE 

HOSPITAL 

(8770-O1, 5460-12) 


THAT Council receives the Letter dated December 10, 2010, from 

Mr. W. Murray Tekano, District Manager, Transportation, Okanagan- 

Shuswap District, Ministry of Transportation and lnfrastructure, 

regarding Pedestrian Crossing Safety on Highway 97 Near Vernon 

Jubilee Hospital; 

AND FURTHER, that staff will meet with representatives of the 

Ministry of Transportation on Thursday, January 13 to discuss the 

issues of pedestrians crossing Highway 97, between Polson Park 

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and Vernon Jubilee Hospital, and the risk that is creating for 

pedestrians and motorists. 

CARR¡ED. 

DRAFT CITY CENTRE 

NEIGHBOURHOOD 

PLAN - PUBLIC 

CONSULTATION AND 

INTERNAL REVIEW 

PROCESS 

(6520-241 

Ms. Cleo Corbett, Long Range Planner, reviewed the Memo dated 

December 23,2010, regarding the Draft City Centre Neighbourhood Plan 

- Public Consultation and lnternal Review Process. 

MATTERS REFERRED FROM IN CAMERA - 

JANUARY 10. 2O1I 


THAT Council brings forward, as public information, the following 

motion declassified from confidential to non-confidential at the 

January 10, 2011, ln-Camera meeting; 

. ALLAN BROOKS 

NATURE CENTRE 

REPRESENTATIVE 

ON 

ENVIRONMENTAL 

ADVISORY 

COMMITTEE 

'THAT Council appoints Aaron Deans as the representative of 

the Allan Brooks Nature Centre on the City's Environmental 

Advisory Committee for a 2 year term; 

CARRIED. 

Moved by Councillor Gilroy, seconded by Councillor Lee: 

THAT Council brings fonryard, as public information, the following 

motion declassified from confidential to non-confidential at the 

January 10, 2011, ln-Camera meeting; 

. LAKE ACCESS 'THAT Council resolve that the Real Estate Manager will not hold 

SITE #lZ DISPOSAL a "community meeting" as proposed in the Community Lake 

PROCESS 

Process for Disposal of Lake Access Rights of 

Access Sifes - 

Way, for Lake Access Site #17; 

AND FURTHER, that Council direct that the Real Esfafe 

Manager will notify the neighbours within 30 meters of the 

subject property of the closure and sale of the Right of Way - 

and provide any comments received from the public to Council' 

CARRIED. 

MATTERS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - 

JANUARY IO. 2OII 

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Moved by Councillor Baumbrough, seconded by Councillor Nicol: 

THAT Council ratifies and confirms the following resolution adopted 

at the January 10,2011 Committee of the Whole meeting of Council: 

O COMMUNITIES IN 

BLOOM - MEMBER 

REAPPOINTMENT 

AND TERMS OF 

REFERENCE 

REVISIONS 

,THAT Councit re-appoints Km Tregaskis and Krm Nasipayko fo 

the Communities in Bloom Committee for two (2) years; 

AND FURTHER, approves an amendment to the Terms of 

Reference to etiminate the Greater Vernon Seryices Sfaff Person 

as a member, and include wording that Greater vernon Parks 

wilt participate in the Committee as directed by the Regional 

District of Notth Okanagan; 

AND FIJRTHER, by amending the reference of the .C¡ty 

Gardnef' to "Ho¡Ticulturist", as a Sfarï Person on the Committee.' 

CARRIED. 

Moved by Councillor Spiers, seconded by Councillor Gilroy: 



o couNcll 

COMMITTEE PAY 

'THAT Council directs staff to amend the Council Remuneration 

Policy to reftect the timeline for claiming meeting expenses fo 

January 31"t of each Year; 

AND F|JRTHER, that for 2010 the final date for submrssion be 

extended to February 16th, as Councittor O'Keefe is on vacation. 

CARRIED. 




Mr. Dale Rintoul, Planner reviewed detailed information, and confirmed 

that the proposed revisions to DVP00204, would be not be considered as 

'assisting', and would therefore, not require a Partnership Agreement. 

DVP 00204 (3912- 

3oth AVENUE 

'THAT Councit adopts the recommendation from the Affordable 

Housing Advisory Committee to revise the approval.conditions of 

Development Variance Permit #00204 (3912 - 30u' Avenue) to 

eliminate the off-site works requirement for sidewalk, curb and 

gutter, subiect to the Housing Agreement being adopted.' 

CARRIED, with Gouncillor Spiers opposed. 

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CORRESPONDENCE 

APPOINTMENT OF 

.ACTING MAYOR' 

(0530-01) 

Moved by Councillor Baumbrough, seconded by Councillor Nicol: 

THAT Council appoints Councillor Jack Gilroy as Acting Mayor from 

January 1, 2011, until February 15, 2011, in the absence of 

Councillor O'Keefe. 

CARRIED. 

BYLAW 2468,2010 - 

REGIONAL AIR 

QUALITY SERVICE 

ESTABLISHMENT 

REPEAL BYLAW 

(0482-05-27, 5280-021 


THAT pursuant to the provisions of Section 801.4 l9onsent on behalf 

of municipat pafticipating areal of the Local Governmenf Acf, the 

Council of the Corporation of the City of Vernon does hereby consent, 

on behalf of the electors of the City of Vernon to the Board of the 

Regional District of North Okanagan adopting the following bylaw: 

"Regional Air Quality Service Establishment Repeal 

Bylaw No. 2468, 2010" 

To repeal Regional Air Quality Service Establishment Bylaw No. 

2025, 2005 and all amendments made thereto, which bylaw 

established a local administrative service for regional air quality in the 

Regional District of North Okanagan for the properties within the 

boundaries of the seruice atea, being all the territorial area of the 

Township of Spallumcheen, City of Armstrong, City of Vernon, District 

of Coldstream, Village of Lumby and all of the ElectoralAreas "8" and 

"C" of the Regional District of North Okanagan' 

CARRIED. 

Moved by Councillor Lee, seconded by Councillor Gilroy: 

THAT Council requests the Environmental Planner to investigate the 

best means for the City of Vernon to address Air Quality lssues in 

partnership with other Okanagan communities, due to the impending 

repeal of the Regional Air Quality Service Establishment Bylaw No. 

2025,2005, and provide a report back to Council. 

GARRIED. 

DOWNTOWN VERNON 

ASSOCIATION - 

REQUEST FOR FREE 

PARKING DURING 

WINTER CARNIVAL 

EVENTS 

(0230-26, 4000-10-03) 

Moved by Councillor Nicol, seconded by Councillor Spiers: 

THAT Council approves the Downtown Vernon Association request 

for Free Parking during Winter Carnival from Monday, Feb 7,2011 to 

Friday, Feb 11 , 2011 . 

CARRIED. 

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STATISTICS CANADA 

- NATIONAL 

HOUSEHOLD SURVEY 

(NHS), MAY 2011 

(0430-01) 


THAT Council receives the Letter dated December 21,2010, from 

Ms. Lise Rivais, Director, Western Region Northern Territories, 

Statistics Canada, regarding the New National Household Survey 

(NHS), request for support; 

AND FURTHER, that Council supports working with Statistics 

Canada to promote awareness of the new National Household 

Survey (NHS) which willtake place in May 2011; 

AND FURTHER, approves the distribution of promotional materials 

relating to the Survey through the City of Vernon. 

CARRIED. 

SISTER CITY 

COMMITTEE . TERMS 

OF REFERENCE 

AMENDMENT 

(0540-35) 


THAT Council supports the recommendation from the Sister City 

Committee that Council approve an amendment to section 3.03 of 

the Sister City Committee Terms of Reference to reduce the required 

number of members of the public on the Sister City Committee from 

eight (8) to seven (7) as follows: "The Committee will be comprised 

of the Mayor, one Councillor and seven (7) members of the public." 

CARRIED. 

Councillor Lee declared a conflict of interest in the following matter as he 

is a Dentist in the community, and left the meeting at 2:58 pm. 

COMMUNITY GRANT 

APPLICATIONS 

COMMUNITY DENTAL 

ACCESS CENTRE 

(NORTH OKANAGAN) 

soclEw 

(0540-25, 1850-20) 


THAT Council defers consideration of the recommendation from the 

Finance Committee that Council approve a Community Grant 

Application submitted by Chris Turner, Project Co-Manager, 

Community Dental Access Centre (North Okanagan) Society in the 

amount of $5,000.00, subject to the Finance Manager's confirming 

that this service is not provided by another group or organization with 

the City of Vernon; 

AND FURTHER, that Council requests that the Society provide 

details on how the grant would be utilized; 

AND FURTHER that representatives of the Community Dental 

Access Centre (North Okanagan) Society be invited to attend the 

January 27, 2011 meeting of the Finance Committee in order to 

provide further information regarding their application. 

CARRIED. 

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Councillor Lee returned to the meeting at 3:08 pm. 

COUNCIL 

DISCRETIONARY 

GRANT APPLICATION 

SOVEREIGN LAKE 

NORDIC CLUB. 

OFFICIAL HOST OF 

THE SPARKLING HILL 

MASTERS WORLD 

cuP 2011 

(0540-25, 1850-20) 

Moved by Councillor Nicol, seconded by Councillor Lee: 

THAT Council supports the recommendation from the Finance 

Committee that Council forurrard the funding request from the 

Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, Official Host of the Sparkling Hill 

Masters World Cup 2011, to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee 

for grant funding in the amount of $15,000.00 as well as an in-kind 

equipment request of approximately $3,000.00; 

AND FURTHER, that Council encourage the Regional District of the 

North Okanagan consider this request favorably, and on a priority 

basis. 

CARRIED. 

COUNCIL 

DISCRETIONARY 

GRANT APPLICATION 

THE ROAD HOME 

RESCUE AND SAFE 

KEEPING SOCIETY 

(0540-25, 1850-20) 

The Manager, Finance advised that the Emergency Program Coordinator 

is in support of the application from 'The Road Home Rescue and Safe 

Keeping Society'. 

Moved by Councillor Nicol, seconded by Councillor Spiers: 

THAT Council supports the recommendation from the Finance 

Committee that Council requests the Finance Manager contact the 

Emergency Programs Coordinator to determine if a domestic animal 

rescue program currently exists in the City of Vernon in order for the 

Finance Committee to determine the appropriateness of the grant 

request from the Road Home Rescue and Safe Keeping Society; 

AND FURTHER that Council approves a Council Discretionary Grant 

to'The Road Home Rescue and Safe Keeping Society' in the amount 

of $3,020.00. 

CARRIED. 

REPORTS: 

BYLAW 

ADJUDICATION 

SYSTEM UPDATE, 

PROCESS CHANGES 

AND DRAFT BYLAWS 

(4020-211 

Moved by Councillor Gilroy, seconded by Councillor Baumbrough: 

THAT Council adopt the "Soufhern lnterior Bylaw Notice - Dispute 

Adjudication Registry Operation Policf' and the "Screening Officer - 

Bylaw Notice Policf', attached as Schedules 1 & 2 to the report 

dated December 29,2010 from Mr. Clint Kanester, Manager, Bylaw 

Enforcement; 

AND FURTHER, that Council approve the draft "Bylaw Notice 

Enforcement Bylaw Number 5250' and "Municipal Ticketing 

lnformation Bylaw Number 5300' proceeding to initial readings. 

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CARRIED. 

PREDATORY TOWING 

FROM PRIVATE 

PROPERTY 

(4020-2Ol 


THAT Council review options provided in attachment 7 of the report 

dated November 26,2010, from Mr. Clint Kanester, Manager, Bylaw 

Enforcement, in order to determine if Council wishes to regulate 

'towing practices from private property' in some manner; 

AND FURTHER, that Staff investigate a means to create a physical 

barrier between the two properties noted in the report in order to help 

alleviate this problem. 

CARRIED. 

The Manager, Bylaw Enforcement provided a review of a plan prepared 

by the Engineering Dept. which demonstrates proposed location of 

concrete barriers for the City owned laneway between these properties. 

Concern was expressed regarding the ability for buses to negotiate a turn 

in the parking lot area once the barriers are installed. 


THAT Council approves the installation of a 'no post barrier' along 

the length of the city.owned laneway located adjacent to 'Waddy's 

Restauranl', 4101 32no Street. 

CARRIED. 

34TH STREET BRIDGE 

- BUILDING CANADA 

GRANT EXTENSION 

(54r0-10) 


WHEREAS the federal and provincial governments will make a onetime 

extension of the deadline for funding of projects under the 

Building Canada Fund - Communities Top-Up from March 31,2011 

to October 31,2011; 

AND WHEREAS all funding from the Government of Canada and the 

Province will cease after October 31 ,2011; 

AND WHEREAS the City of Vernon has asked the provincial 

government for an extension to October 31, 2011 for the following 

project: 

Total Eligible 

Cost 

Federal Provincial 

Contribution Contribution 

$1 ,048,915 $1,049,915


THEREFORE BE lT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vernon attests 

that it will continue to contribute its share of the required funding for 

the aforementioned project; 

AND BE lT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT actual claims for all eligible 

costs incurred by March 31, 2011, for the aforementioned project 

must be and will be submitted no later than April 15, 2011 to the 

Province; 

AND BE lT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Vernon will 

ensure that the project will be completed. 

SCOTT CAMERON - 

APPROVAL 

EXTENSION FOR 

DEVELOPMENT 



REM. LOT 23, SEC. 35, 

TP. 9, O.D.Y.D., PLAN 

3718, EXCEPT 

KAP45714 (2800 - 17 

STREET) 

(DVP00144) 

CARRIED. 

Moved by Councillor Nicol, seconded by Councillor Lee: 

THAT Council support the extension of the approval expiration date 

to March 16, 2011 for the Development Variance Permit (DVP) 

application submitted by Scott Cameron to vary the minimum lot 

width from 18.0 metres to 16.2 metres in order to allow for a two lot 

subdivision of the property Rem. Lot 23, Sec. 35, TP. 9, O.D.Y.D., 

Plan 3718, Except I

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ADOPTION 

REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL MONDAY. JANUARY IO, 2OI1 

Moved by Councillor Lee, seconded by Councillor Baumbrough: 

THAT Bylaw #5277, "Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Plan Plan 

Vernon Amendment Bylaw Number 5277, 2010" - a bylaw to amend 

the City of Vernon's Plan Vernon Bylaw Number 5151 in order to 

include the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Plan, be adopted. (Cdy 

of Vernon) 

CARR¡ED. 


THAT Bylaw #5294, "3912 30th Avenue Housing Agreement Bylaw 

Number 5294" - a bylaw to authorize a Housing Agreement, be 

adopted. (501114 BC Ltd) 

CARRIED. 

FIRST, SECOND AND Moved by Councillor Lee, seconded by Councillor Gilroy: 

THIRD READINGS 

THAT Bylaw #5250, "Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw Number 

5250, 2011", a bylaw respecting the enforcement of bylaw notices in 

conjunction with the Southern lnterior Bylaw Notice Dispute 

Adjudication Registry, be read a first, second and third time. (City of 

Vemon) 

CARRIED. 


THAT Bylaw #5300, "Municipal Ticket lnformation Bylaw Number 

5300, 2011", a bylaw to replace "City of Vernon Municipal Ticketing 

Information System Bylaw Number 5050, 2006", and all amendments 

thereto, be read a first, second and third ttme. (city of vernon) 

CARRIED. 

RESCIND READINGS Moved by Councillor Lee, seconded by Councillor Baumbrough: 

THAT Bylaw 5206, "1600 43'd Avenue Land Use Contract Number 

2181,1973, (K4H30124), Discharge Bylaw Number 5206,2009" - a 

bylaw to authorize the discharge of Land Use Contract Bylaw 

Number 2181, 1973, be rescinded at first, second and third readings, 

as per Council policy "Bylaws-lnactive", and as per the Applicant's 

request; 

AND FURTHER, that Council rescinds Development Variance Permit 

#00155 which was applied for in conjunction with Bylaw 5206. 

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COUNCIL INFORMATION UPDATES: 

COUNCILLOR JACK GILROY 

Councillor Jack Gilroy, provided a verbal report on the following matters: 

Meeting 

Attendance 

. Winter Carnival coming up quickly 

o Encouraged citizens to get a free brochure and participate in the 

events that are scheduled 

COUNCILLOR SHAWN LEE 

Councillor Shawn Lee, provided a verbal report on the following matters: 

Okanagan 

Regional Library 

(ORL) - Vernon 

Building 

Gommittee 

. Noted heavy equipment is now working at the new Library site 

COUNCILLOR PATRICK NICOL 

Proposed New 

Sports Facility 

o Referendum planned 

. GVAC encouraging community sport groups to give input 

. Al McNiven asked to put together committee to obtain Public lnput 

on the proposal 

MAYOR WAYNE LIPPERT 

Mayor Wayne Lippert, provided a verbal report on the following matters: 

Proposed New 

Sports Facility 

Budget Meetings 

o Any local sports group wishing to provide input, please contact Mr. 

McNiven 

o 

. Special COW meetings regarding 2011 Budget Wed Jan 12 & Fri 

Jan 14,8:30 am 

o Public lnput welcomed 

. Budget meeting for Greater Vernon Parks scheduled for 8:00 am 

Jan 13th 

o Jan 13,h, 10:00 am Greater Vernon Water budget meetings 

scheduled - encourage attendance. 

INFORMATION ITEMS: 

Council received the following information items: 

A. Memo dated December 23, 2010, from Cleo Corbett, Long 

Range Planner, re: Draft City centre Neighbourhood Plan - 

Public Consultation and lnternal Review Process' 

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B. Okanagan Basin Water Board Newsletter dated December 8, 

2010 

C. Minutes from the following Committees of Council: 

(¡) Communities in Bloom, Nov 5 

(¡¡) Finance Committee, Nov 25 

(i¡¡) Heritage Advisory Committee, Nov 18 

(¡v) Sister City Committee, Nov 10 

(v) Advisory Planning Committee, Nov 25 

(vi) EnvironmentalAdvisory Committee, Nov 10 

D. Public Hearing Agenda for January 10,2011 

ADJOURNMENT 

REGONVENE 

FOLLOWING PUBLIC 

HEARING 

THIRD READING 

Mayor Lippert adjourned the Regular Open Meeting of the Council of the 

Corporation of the City of Vernon at 3:36 pm. 

Mayor Lippert reconvened the Regular Open Meeting of the Council of 

the Corporation of the City of Vernon at 5:43 pm. 


THAT Bylaw #5295, "1540 Kalamalka Lake Road Rezoning 

Amendment Bylaw Number 5295, 2010" - a bylaw to rezone the 

subject property from "C11 - Service Commercial" to "14 

- Business 

Park" be read a third lime. (KalTire) 

CARRIED. 

Moved by Councillor Gilroy, seconded by Councillor Nicol: 

THAT Bylaw #5296, "Zoning Text (CD5 Comprehensive 

Development Area 5) Amendment AND 1714 Kalamalka Lake Road 

Rezoning Bylaw Number 5296, 2010" - a bylaw to include a new 

Zoning District for CD5 - Comprehensive Development Area 5 AND to 

rezone the subject property from "C11 - Service Commercial" to "CD5 

- comprehensive Development Area 5", be read a third time. (Kal 

Tire) 

CARRIED. 

CLOSE OF MEETING: 

CLOSE 

Mayor Lippert closed the Regular Open Meeting of the Council of the 

Corporation of the City of Vernon at 5:47 pm. 

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REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNC¡L IUIONDAY. JANUARY IO.2011 

CERTIFIED CORREGT: 

Patti Bridal 

Corporate Officer


RECORD OF THE PUBLIC HEARING OF COUNCIL 

HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2011 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 

34OO - 30 STREET, VERNON, B.C. 


Councillors: S. Lee, B. Baumbrough, B. Spiers, J. Gilroy, 

P. Nicol, (M. O'Keefe, absent) 

Staff. 

L. Gous, Chief Administrative Officer 

P. Bridal, Corporate Oficer 

S. Blakely, Deputy Corporate Officer 

K. Flick, Manager, Planning and Building 

E. Stranks, Manager, Engineering Development 

D. Strachan, Planning Asst. 

D. Rintoul, Planner 

Others: Members of the Public 

Mayor Lippert called the Public Hearing to order at 5:30 pm. 

Mayor Lippert outlined the procedures to be followed, and read the Public Hearing 

Statement. 

Notice of the Public Hearing was published in the Sunday, January 2, 2011, Wednesday, 

January 5, 201'l AND Friday, January 7, 2011 issues of the Morning Star Newspaper, as 

required by the Local Government Act. 

Mr. Dale Rintoul reviewed the applications. 

(a) 

alonq with Public lnput for Development Variance Permit #002'12" 

Applicant: CTA Design Group 

Legal Description: Lot 1, P\an26791, Section 34, Township 9, O.D.Y.D. 

Civic Address: 1540 Kalamalka Lake Road 

Purpose: A Bylaw to rezone the subject property from "C11 - Service 

Commercial" to "14 - Business Park" to allow for the construction of 

an office and staff training centre. AND a Development Variance 

Permit to vary the maximum number of vehicle parking stalls 

permitted from one hundred and fifty-one to three hundred and 

sixtytwo and to vary the number of loading spaces required from 

four to two. 

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MONDAY. JANUARY 10. 2011 

(b) 

Kalamalka Lake Road Rezoninq Bvlaw Number 5296. 2010" 

Applicant: CTA Design Group 

Legal Description'. Lol2, Plan K4P84037, Section 34, Township g, O.D.Y.D. 

Civic Address: 1714 Kalamalka Lake Road 

Purpose: A Bylaw to create a new zone entitled CD5 - Comprehensive 

Development Area 5 which is to include a multitude of uses that 

would allow the Polson Neighbourhood District to redevelop in 

accordance with the policies in the Official Community Plan. 

AND 

To rezone the property to allow for the land to be redeveloped as a 

neighbourhood centre as per the applicable Official Community Plan 

policies. 

Prior to Public Hearing, no written submissions were received. 

Mayor Lippert called a first time for representation from the public in attendance. 

Mayor Lippert called a second, third and final time for representation from the public. There 

being none, Mayor Lippert closed the Public Hearing for "1540 Kalamalka Lake Road 

Rezoning Amendment Bylaw Number 5295,2010", along with Public lnput for Development 

Variance Permit #00212" AND "Zoning Text (CD5 - Comprehensive Development Area 5) 

Amendment AND 1714 Kalamalka Lake Road Rezoning Bylaw Number 5296, 2010". 

GLOSE: 

The Public Hearing closed at 5:42 pm. 

CERTIFIED GORRECT: 

Wayne Lippert 

Mayor 

Patricia Bridal 

Corporate Officer 

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VERNON TENNIS AS SOCIATION 

www.vernontennis.com 

Incorporated November 26, 2008, Vernon, British Columbia 

October 18,2010 

Patti Bridal, CMC 


City Hall 

3400 - 30 Street 

Vernon, BC VIT 5E6 

Re: Request to Appear as a Delegation 

Dear Ms. Bridal, 

The Vernon Tennis Association (VTA) requests to appear as a delegation at a 2010 Council 

Meeting. 

The subject of our request is to create an awareness of the recently formed Vernon Tennis 

Association andto impress upon Council the merits and benefits of having an orgarttzation which 

is promoting the life-long activity of tennis that benefits juniors, adults, and seniors in the region. 

The VTA would like also to outline the economic and social benefits that an organization such as 

this can bring to the City of Vernon by creating a more healthy citizerry and by hosting 

tournaments and special events which bring participants into our city from other areas of the 

Province and from outside the Province of British Columbia. 

A written document on the growth of the VTA and tennis in general including all supporting 

material will be supplied one week prior to the scheduled meeting as required by your offtce. 

A date to appear in November or December (Nov. 8 or 22, or Dec. 13, 2010) would be a most 

suitable time for the VTA since our organization is non-active during the winter months. 

Respectfu lly submitted, 

Ø¿,-Á' 

-/( 

Jackie Labuhn, President 

Vemon Tennis Association 

40 -7760 Okanagan Landing Road 

Vernon, BC VIH lZ4 

Phone: 778-475-1371 

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BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE VERNON TENNIS ASSOCIATION 

TO BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY OF VERNON COUNCIL MEETING 

The Board of Directors of the Vernon Tennis Association would like to acquaint the City of Vernon 

with what this very active and progressive tennis organization has achieved in the first two years of 

its operation. 

The Vernon Tennis Association (VTA) was an idea that was created over coffee by a few dedicated 

tennis players in the Vernon area. They felt that there wasn't a public tennis program offered in 

Vernon for the dedicated tennis player at any level, but particularly at the higher level of play, who 

wants to play competitively, and not just socially, with players of their own ability in an organized 

league setting. Tennis associations have been tried in Vernon twice before, going back to 1989. 

Unfortunately because of lack of funding, and lack of facilities back then, both associations failed to 

survive past four years. 

ln November 2008, the Vernon Tennis Association came into being through the Societies Act of 

British Columbia as a non-profit tennis organization. The VTA's mandate is: 

The Vernon Tennis Associotion shall work towards educoting its members ønd the population 

of Greoter Vernon oreo os to the sociol ond physicol benefits of ploying and supporting tennis. 

The Association will offer professionol tennis instruction, tournament pløy, ond league 

competition to its membership, residents of Great Vernon, ond the surrounding area, os a 

meqns of enhancing Community relotions in general. 

The Association will provide an official body to coordinate tennis activities with the 

community, between other communities, and with tennis organizøtions such as Tennis BC ond 

Tennis Canada, that have similar interests. 

The Association will also octively encourage ond solicit the development of new tennis 

facilities enabling outreach to more tennis ployers in the Vernon orea. 

Because a new tennis organization, not having tennis courts of their own, has to play somewhere, 

the VTA entered into a yearly agreement with Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture (GVPRC) 

to access the four tennis courts at Marshall Field with reserved playing time during the summer 

season. The VTA pays Vernon Parks and Recreation S3000/season for 15 hours a week of reserved 

tennis court time from May l-'t to August 3L't plus an administration fee of S1000/season. The WA is 

required by Parks and Recreation to supply 3-4 volunteers from our membership to organize and run 

Parks and Recreation's twice a week morning social tennis program, twice a week evening social 

tennis program and twice a week ladies morning competitive tennis program for which the VTA 

receives compensation of S1000. 

For the current tennis season the VTA has gL adult members and 28 junior members (U18). Adult 

membership is S60/season. Junior membership is SlO/season for Wednesday mornings during July 

and August. Juniors can also play during adult evening times if they choose and feel that their level 

of play is comparable to some of our adult players. Some junior tennis players in Vernon have 

learned the basictennistechniques in a school program duringthe winter, but once school endsthey 

have no where to continue improving their skills and no network of players their own age with whom 

to play. The VTA has been filling that need and providing them with regular tennis play for which 

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oth the players and their parents are continually grateful. lt is extremely rewarding to see the 

junior players growth not only in their tennis game but also their personal confidence. 

Following is a condensed list in chronological order of activities and events that the VTA has 

undertaken d uring 201'0. 

' Spring 2009 - Parks and Recreation notified the VTA Board of a Recreation lnfrastructure 

Canada (RlnC) Grant that they could apply for to hopefully install lights at Marshall Field 

tennis court. The VTA asked the Funtastic Sports Society to help us financially with the 

application. 

r May 2OOg - Funtastic Sports Society applied for 514,000 from the RlnC Grant on behalf of the 

VTA. The VTA was also asked by Parks and Recreation to "show good will by contributing the 

totol of their membership thot they hove collected th¡s year" which at the time amounted to 

S2+OO, leaving the VTA with virtually no operating funds prior to the commencement of the 

2010 tennis season and their membership drive' 

. March gL,zOtO- lnstallation of lights on all four courts at Marshall Field was completed' 

. April 22-VTAAnnual General Meeting held at the Vantage One Soccer Centre - 40 people in 

attendance. 

. May 3 - The VTA arranged a Light-Up Ceremony to publicize the completion of the 

installation of the light with representatives from the City, i.e. Mayor Lippert, RDNO, GVPRC 

and the Vernon Morning Star. Unfortunately due to bad weather the event had to be 

cancelled. 

' May 15 - Kal Beginners Tournament - lnstructor, Susan Gouchee, organizes a tournament for 

all the junior tennis players she teaches throughout the winter months in the school gym. 

The VTA sponsors this tournament. We supply volunteer referees and line judges and a BBQ 

lunch and drinks. 

. May 1 to August 31 - As negotiated with GVPRC, the VTA had 15 hours per week reserved 

court time for all members Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 

9:30 pm., and Wednesday morning from 8:00-1-1:00 am, Document attached: VTA Progroms 

- 2070 

. June 26 - 2"d Annual Canaccord/Funtastic VTA Members' Tournament - 20 participants - 

sponsored by Canaccord Wealth Management and Funtastic Sports Society in conjunction 

with Funtastic's Canada Day Slow Pitch Tournament' 

Junior Tennis Program every Wednesday morning from 9:00-LL:00 am. 

14to20 players (ages 6-16 years) turned out on Wednesday mornings to play regulartennis 

games and sets with juniors of their own level. A Tennis BC registered instructor was 

' July 7 to August 25 - 

available to give instruction if requested and VTA members provided volunteer assistance and 

su pPort each WednesdaY. 

, July 10 - Rogers Rookie Tournament - a Tennis BC sanctioned tournament open to all junior 

players in the province of BC. The VTA once again sponsored this tournament and supplied 

volunteer organizers and referees on the courts as well as volunteers to cook and serve the 

lu n ch. 

. July 16 - Evening Social and tennis demonstration by four of VTA's top players. Also during 

the evening the winner of our Tennis Basket was announced. The Tennis Basket (over 5350 

worth of tennis-useful items) was put together as a fund raiser and donations were collected 

for one month Prior to JulY 1-6th. 

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August 18 - Tennis Clinic arranged with a local instructor for VTA members on doubles 

strategies, stroke improvement and rules of the game - 14 participants. 

September 22 - Tennis Clinic arranged with a local instructor for VTA members concentrating 

on the volley stroke - L4 participants 

September 26 - VTA Members' Wind-Up Tournament and Party - a fun tournament 

(Hawaiian Theme) for members and a BBQ party following- 22 participants. 

The VTA provides its members with a bi-monthly Newsletter sent by email and published on our 

website which also contains information on registration, weekly programs, special events, links to 

other tennis facilities and a daily calendar of tournaments and events at Marshall Field and around 

BC. www.vernonten nis,com. 

ADDITIONAL I N FORMATION 

Court time for any additional events (i.e. tournaments, clinics) not held during the L5 hours/week 

reserved time has to be rented at the going rate from Parks and Recreation (S6.OZ/fiour/court x four 

cou rts). From the first of May to the end of August 2070, the VTA kept a record of the number of 

member players and the number of public players participating in each of the VTA reserved time 

slots at Marshall Field. Results are presented in the attached document -Stotísticson Use of Courts- 

2010 

Each year the VTA distributes a Satisfaction Survey to its members in order to have accurate 

information on what our members liked, disliked, want for their future programs and what 

improvements/equipment they think would be appropriate for our association or Parks and 

Recreation to undertake. Results of the 2010 survey are presented in the attached document(s) - 

Survey, Compilation of Results, ond Percentage Results - 2070 (3 documents). 

These documents are particularly important when the VTA negotiates with GVPRC for court time 

each year. The GVPRC is concerned about public access time on the Marshall courts. According to 

our statistics (included in the packet), the public players have been welcome to join in on our courts 

during VTA rental time when space was available (almost all of the time). lt is to our benefit to 

encourage the public to join us since they are potential VTA members. As we submit court time 

requests for the upcoming season to GVPRC, we work to provide tennis for a variety of ages and 

levels of play at times that are flexible and meet multiple needs. The lights on the Marshall Field 

Courts add to that flexibility. But a variety of days and times are still our goal in order to attract more 

members and maintain the membership we have in the Vernon Tennis Association. 

We strongly believe that the VTA provides a service to the area that is currently not available through 

GVPRC and that benefits residents of all ages. The VTA is in a position to create economic benefits to 

the Vernon area which we would like to see considered in future joint venture negotiations between 

GVPRC and the VTA. Eventually we would like to see a vibrant tennis organization in Vernon with 

facilities such as a clubhouse and a dedicated place to 'hang our hat' which is the case in many other 

municipalities in the region. The VTA has documentation available on how eleven other BC 

municipalities have supported and furthered the interests of tennis enthusiasts and tennis 

organizations either privately or publicly in their cities. 

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Thank you for the opportunity to bring our organization to your attention. We hope to have 

enlightened you, the Council Members, as to the volunteer work that is being done on behalf of all 

age groups who are, or want to be, involved in the life-long, physically pro-active game of tennis in 

Vernon. 

Respectfu lly subm itted, 

Jackie Labuhn, President 

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Vernon Tennis Association and its Membership 

Attachments: 

L VTA Programs and Time Slots 

2. Number of Player Statistics - May l-August 3t,2O1O 

3. Survey, Compilation of Results and Percentage Results -2010 (3 documents) 

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VERNON TENNIS ASSOCIATION PROGRAMS - 2O1O 

ALSO SEE WEBSITE *CALE¡IDAR' (www.vernontennis.com) FOR FURTHER 

DETAILS AIID DAY TO DAY EVENTS: 

MONDAY E\rENING - 6:30 - 9:30 Pm. 

unop- IN *ROIIND ROBIN" -ALL LEVELS - coordinated by stu Pike 

,,Round Robin,, formal will only used when there are an uneven numbe¡ of players on the courts. If there ís an even 

number of pløyers on all courti, regular set-play tennis møy be played antil such timc as other players a¡rive- 

First come first on courts - If you * - 

odd player ou! put your tennis racquet against the fence and follow the format 

below. 

Format: each of the four players on the court serves one game with second deuce being game point' At the end of that 

game, the server calls "playér" and comes offcourt. He puts his tennis racquet against the fence at the end of the line of 

iacquets. The first playår in line with his racquet goes on court and stands 

one else who 

*uJon the court moves clockwise to the next position on the court. The p 

no\ry comes 

around and replaces that server - and so on, and so on. Ifall 4 courts are b 

e players 

waiting on thó east side fence and Courts 3 and 4 will use players on the west side fence. 

Atways be courteous to any pluyer who ß waiting and gel them into the gamc os soon as possible. A wait-time of 15 

minates is conside¡ed msximum. 

WEDNESDAY MORNING - 8:00 - 9:00 am. (1 hour only until the end of August, then Member 

tennis for all levels will continue from 8:00-11:00 am. evely Wednesday.) 

OPEN TEIII¡-IS FOR ALL MEMBERS AT ALL LEVELS 

Arrange your own partner(s) and play on available courts - doubles and/or singles 

coordinated by Susan Gouchee 

Julv and Ausust onlv will be for the VTA Junior Tennis Prosram. 

WEDNESDAY MORNING - 9:00 - 11:00 am. - 

\ilEDNESDAY EVENING - 6:30 - 9:30 pm. 

unop- IN *ROtlND ROBIN" - ALL LEVELS - 

coordinated by Frank Pow 

,,Round Robint, formal will only used when the¡e a¡e øn uneven numbe¡ of players on the courts. If there ís an even 

number of pløyers on all courts, regulør set-plny tennß møy be played until such fime øs other players arrìve- 

Use the sáme format as Monday Evénine, bui always be courteous to any player who is waiting and get them into the 

game as soon as possible. A wait-time of 15 minutes is considered maximum' 

coordinated by Jackie Labuhnrgani 

FRIDAY EVENING - 6:30 - 9:30 pm. - 

VIBIV.l¡qn WOMEN'S COMPETITM TENNIS - recommended level3.S and abovç 

Higher level competitive ænnis for men and lvomen VTA members - doubles, mixed doubles and singles if court space 

allõws. (Doub-és iennis always takes precedence). First come, fnst on court to play. If more players are there than 

courts available, courtesy to players waiting for a game is always considered. Please play accordingly. 

A1l players are expected to léave the courts after 1 1/2 hours to allow new players to come on. If courts are still open, 

you -ãy play again. please be aware that "competitive" tennis is of a higher level, faster paced with longer rallies. If 

you do nót feel õomfortable at this level, please try Monday, Wednesday (am. & pm.) or Sunday evenings. 

SU¡IDAY EYENING - 6:30 - 9:30 Pm. 

DROP.IN'ROT]ND ROBIN'' - 

AI L LEYELS 

,,RoundRobin,,formaf ßonly usedwhenlhereareanunevennumberof pluyersonthecou¡ls. If thereßaneven 

number of players on øll couils, regular set-pløy tennß may be played until sach time as olhet players ør¡ive- 

Use the sáme format as Monday Evéning, bui always be courteous to any player who is waiting and getthem into the 

game as soon as possible. A wait-time of 15 minutes is considered maximum. 

Revised: October5,2Ol0 

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vTA NUfitBER OF PLAYERS STATISTICS Revised: 10118110 

DATE 

9:00-ll:00 am. (Wed. onlY) 

A-2fl-O'21ì nm 

vTA MEMBERS 

on Gourt 

PUBLIC 

PI.AYERS ON 

cnr rrl 

HOURS OF 

LIGHTS USED 

/session 

HOURS ON 

COURT 

f--¡i¡a 

Friday, August 6 18 4 2 3.5 

August 13 14 0 2 3 

August 20 '14 2 2 3 

CO]TIMENTS 

Weafüer 

August 27 4 0 1 2 Rain 

July 16 30 2 1 3 

July 2 4 2 0 2 Holiday weekend 

July 23 12 2 1 2 

July 30 '14 2 'l 2 

July 9 12 2 1 2 

June 18 12 2 1 2 Cloudy 

June 25 0 2 0 1 

June 4 I 2 2 3 

May 14 12 2 0 1 Rain 

May 21 16 0 0 2.5 

May 28 0 0 0 0 

May 7 4 0 0 1 Rain 

TOTAL FOR FRIDAY 174 A 14 29.5 

Monday, June7l14 16 4 0 4 

August 2 5 0 1 1.5 Holidav weekend 

August 9 10 2 2 3 

August 16 10 2 1 2 

August 23 10 7 2 3 

August 30 11 3 2 2.5 

July 12 13 2 0 25 Windy 

July 19 14 2 0 2.5 

July 26 12 2 1 2.5 

July 5 15 2 0 2.5 

June 14 '12 2 1 2.5 

June21 15 4 1 2 

June 28 12 2 0 

June 7 20 4 2 3 

May 10 15 2 0 2 

May 17 0 0 0 Rained out 

May24 10 2 2 3 Holidavweekend 

May 31 11 2 0 1.75 Rain 

TOTAL FOR MONDAY 211 4 l5 40.25 

Sunday, August 1 I 2 1 3 

August I 16 4 2 3 

August 15 I 0 0 2 

August 22 I 2 2 3 

August 29 7 4 2 2 Some rain 

July 11 0 0 0 0 

July 18 7 2 0 2 Greatweather 

July 25 I 0 0.5 3 Too Hot! 

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VTA 

DATE 

9:00-l l:00 am. (Wed. onlY) 

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NUIYIBER OF PLAYERS STATISTICS Revised: 10/18/10 

VTA MEMBERS 

on court 

PUBLIC 

PI-AYERS ON 

¡ar ¡r{ 

HOURS OF 

LIGHTS USED 

lcaesíon 

HOURS ON 

GOURT 

la¡¡aiaa 

GOMMENTS 

Weather 

July 4 0 0 0 0 Hankev Cup 

June 20 7 3 0 1.5 Windv-Father's Dav 

June27 14 4 1 2 

June 6 0 0 0 0 

May 16 8 0 0 2 

May23 I 0 0 2.5 

May 30 I 2 0 2 Rain 

May 9 13 2 0 2 Motheds Dav 

TOTAL FOR SUNDAY 121 25 8.5 30 

Wednesday, August 4 (am) 14 0 o 2 Junior Proqram 

August 4 (pm) '11 6 1.5 3 

August 11 (am) 1'l 0 0 2 Junior Proqram 

August 11 (pm) 20 0 2 3 

August 18 (am) 18 0 0 2 Junior Proqram 

August 18 (pm) 28 2 2 3 Clinic 

August 25 (am) 14 0 0 2.5 Junior Prooram 

August 25 (pm) I 0 2 2 Hot 

July 14 (am) 15 0 0 2 Junior Proqram 

July 14 (pm) 18 0 1 3 GreatWeather 


July 21 (pm) 14 0 1 3 

July 28 (am) 14 0 0 2 Junior Prooram 

July 28 (pm) I 0 0 2 Too Hot! 


July 7 (pm) I 0 0 3 

June 16 (am) 17 0 0 3 

June 16 (pm) I 0 0 2 

June 2 (am) 0 0 0 0 Rained Out 

June 2 (pm) 17 2 1.5 2 Rain 

June 23 (am) 2 0 0 1 

June 23 (pm) 9 0 0 2 

June 30 (pm) 7 0 0 2 

May 12 (pm) 12 4 0 2 

May 19 (am) 10 0 0 2 

May 19 (pm) 12 2 0 1.5 Windy 

May 26 (am) 12 0 0 2 

May 26 (pm) I 0 1 1 Rain 

TOTAL FOR WEDNESDAY 35t l6 12 59 

GRAND TOTALS: 857 109 ¡19.5 158.75 

AVERAGE NUMBER OF 

PLAYERS PER SESSION: 

I {.13 1.42 

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VERNON TENNIS ASSOCIATION 

The Board of Directors try to make your tennis experience with the WA in accordance with the members' 

wishes whenever possible. Collecting and implementing members' ideas and suggestions regarding what 

programs the VTA offer and how the VTA should be run is the most important job of your Board. This is YOUR tennis association 

and it should be operated the way you see it. We value your suggestions and comments and will honour them whenever possible. 

PleaseanSwerthequestionsbelowwiththefutureoftheWAinmindandretumtheSurveynolaterthan@. 

Thank you. 

During the 2010 tennis season, VTA programs ran 

1. Looking at the overall programs the WA has offered this season, are you satisfied with this season of VTA 

tennis? (circle or underline one answer only) 

lam: Very Satisfied Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Not Satisfied 

lf you circled or underlined Slightly Safísfied or IVof Saúisfied please tell us why below: 

2 

3 

Would you like the program format to stay the same as this year? (i.e. men & women, all levels, playing in the 

same time slot, except for Friday which was at a higher level of play.) 

NO 

YES 

lf you answered IVO to question #2, would you like to have a men's only, mixed only, and women's only night 

instead? 

NO 

YES 

4. lf you answered IVO to question #il, what kind of tennis program(s) would you like the WA to initiate? 

5. lf you participated inlhe Junior Tennis Proqram on Wednesday mornings in July and August, how would you 

rate your satisfactions with that program? (circle or underline one answer only) 


6. lf you are a parent of a_¡gIþI who participated in the program in question #5, or helped as a volunteer in the 

program, how would you rate your satisfaction with that program? (circle if you are a parent or volunteer) 


7. Did you participate in or attend any of the following lhree \/TA special events? Circle or underline all you 

participated in and rate them according to your satisfaction with the event. 

l. Ganaccord Tournament: Very Satisfied Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Not Satisfied 

June 26, 2010 

2. Tennis Demonstration Very Satisfied Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Not Satisfied 

& Social Night - July 16: 

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Continued from page 1 

3. Tennis Glinic - August l8: Very Satisfied Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Not Satisfied 

lf you circled or underlined Slightly Safisfied or lVot Safilsfied for any event please tell us why (specify 

event): 

8. Would you like to see more specíal events such as those above? YES NO 

lf you circled or underlined yES, tell us what kind of special events you would like to see: 

9. Have you checked out the Vernon Tennis Assoc. Website www.vernontennis.com ? YES NO 

10. Have you used lhe CALENDAR page on the Website? YES NO 

11. lf you circled or underlined yES in question #10, how many times do you use the Calendar page? 

Daily or more weekly monthly only occasionally 

12. What facility improvements/equipment would you like to see at the Marshall Field tennis courts? 

13. lf ¡t was possible to implement a membership online registration and credit card payment page on the WA 

Website, would you use it? 

YES 

14. Are you interested in volunteering for any of the following? (check all that apply) 

tr Social Committee tr Fundraising Committee tr Building and lnfrastructure tr Board of Directors 

tr Helping with weekly Programs E Tournaments tr Helping with Junior Programs 

lf you wish to volunteer for any of the aboye, please provide the following: 

Name: Phone: Email: 

lf you are not interested in volunteering at this time, your name, phone and email are ootional. 

NO 

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO HELP US MAKE THE vTA 

THE BEST POSSIBLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION IN THE VERNON AREA! 

Pfease complete and return this Survey by return email no later than Fridav, October 1. 2010, 9¡¡¡þ! it and 

return by post to: Jackie Labuhn. President, 40-7760 OK Landing Rd., Vernon ,VlH 124, or print and give it to 

one of our EISBL@@ when you see them on the courts. Thank you once again. 

Your other Board Members are: 

Marsha White, Vice President & Registrar Pat Robbenhaar, Treasurer 

Doug Perkins, Secretiary Joe Fabi, Building and lnfrastructure Paul Boyko, Junior Program Coordinator 

Stu Pike, Clothing Coordinator Kris Jmaeff, lnternet and Website Coordinator 

Frits Bakker, Jim Covington, Joe Fabi, Tournament Coordinators 

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PERCENTAGE RESULTS FROM THE vTA SURVEY 2OIO 

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79 Surveys Distributed (one per family) 20 Surveys Returned 

Overall WA Program Satisfaction: 

Very Satisfied = 30% Satisfied = 60To Slightly Satisfied = 5% 

25% Return Rate 

Not satisfied = 5% 

Do you want Program Format same at this year? 

Yes = 80% No = 15% No Response = 5o/o 

Would you like to have a Men's and Women's only night? 


Of the 3 special events that were surveyed: 

1 . Can accordlF u ntastic Tou rn am ent: 

Very Satisfied = 20% Satisfied = 15o/o 

No Response = 65% 

2. Tennis Demo & Socia/ Night: 

Very Satisfied = 10o/o Satisfied = 15o/o 

3. August Tennis Clinic: 

Very Satisfied = 10o/o Satisfied = 25o/o 

Not Satisfied = 5o/o 

No Response = 65% 

No Response = 70o/o 

Would you like more special events? 

Yes = 55%; No = 20% No Response = 25o/o 

Have you used the WA Website? 

Yes = 85%; No = 10% No Response = 5o/o 

Have you used the Galendar Page on the Website and how often? 


Results were split evenly between Monthly and Occasional use. 

Would you use Online Registration if available? 


Some comments and wish-list items from the Member Survev (in no particular order): 

Programs: 

- Earlier start times for all evening programs - no later than 5:00 pm. - ovenilhelming majority 

- Change-up of days for certain programs - don't always have the same program on same day 

- Higher level of play in the morning time slot, not only evening. 

Specra/ Events: More Clinics on tennis instruction and technique wanted. 

Eq u ip ment & I mprovements: 

BallMachine 

Bubble over courts 

Netting to separate courts 

Scoring devices on each court 

Up-graded bathroom facilities 

- Repair cracks and wind-screens 

PERCENTAGE RESULTS OF VTA SURVEY2OIO 40

- Another practice board and in a location off court 

- Lighting in the parking lot for safe$ reasons 

Woutd you like to Volunteer for the Board or a Committee? 

Two rópondents said they would like to volunteer next year. One for the Social Committee and one for the 

Building and I nfrastructure Committee. 

JUNIOR PROGRAM SATISFAGTION : 

16 Abbreviated Surveys Distributed (one per family) 4 Surveys Returned 25% Return Rate 

Juniorc' Responses: Very Satisfied = 13o/o Satisfied = 13o/o No Response=7ío/o 

Parents'Responses: Very Satisfied =25o/o Satisfied = 0% 

No Response=75o/o 

Would the Junior Player play in an evening time slot if available? Yes = 19% No = 6% 

No ResPonse=75o/o 

Have you used the Galendar Page on the Website? 

Yes = 6% No = 19% No ResPonse=75o/o 

Comments from the Junior Prooram Survev: 

Very ple€sèO w¡tn the junior program and the effort of the VTA' 

Great atmosPhere and teachers 

Kudos to the VTA for their effort and praise for the volunteers 

- Very happy with the program and the success of it. 

PERCENTAGE RESTJLTS OF VTA SI.JRVEY 2OIO 

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Number of Surveys Distributed = 79 Number Returned = 20 % Returned = 25% 

Question: 

1 Looking at the overall programs the WA has offered this season, are you satisfied with this season of VTA tennis? 

Võry satisfied 6 satisfied 12 stightty satisfied 1 Not satisfied 1 

2 Would you like the program format to stay the same as this year? (i.e, men & women, ê!L!eve!E, playing in the same time slot, 

except ior Friday wiricñ was at a higher level of play.) YES 16 NO 3 

3 Would you like to have a men's only, mixed only, and women's only night instead? 

S 

YESlNOS 

lf you participated inthe 

' lplglIg4p@on 

V'ew Satisfied 5 Satisfied 2 Slightly Satisfied 0 Not Satisfied 0 

Wednesday mornings in July and August, how would you rate your satisfactions with that program? 

6 lf you are a parent of a iunior who participated in the progrâm in question #5, or helped as a volunteer in the program, how would you rate your satisfaction with that program? 

Very Satisfied i Satisfied 0 Slightly Satisfied 0 Not Satisfied 0 

7 Did you participate in or attend any of the following lhreo wA special events? 

Event 1'VerySatLReO 4 Satisfieds- signilysatisfied0 Notsatlsfied 0 canaccord/FuntasticToumament 

Event 2 veri satistied 2 satisfied 3 st¡éhtú satisfied 0 Not satlsfied 1 Tennis Demo & Social Night 

Event 3 veú satisfied 2 satisfied 5 stighily satisfied 0 Not satisfled 0 August rennis clinic 

8 Would you like to see more special eyen6 such as those above? YES 11 NO 4 

g Have you checked out the Vernon Tennis Assoc. Website: www.vernontennis.com ? YES 17 NO 2 

10 Have you used the CALENDARpage on the Website? YES 12 NO 6 

jj Fequency of use of calendar page. Daily or More 0 weekly 0 Monthly 6 only occasionally 6 

13 lf it were possible to implement a membership online registration and credit card payment page on the WA Website, would you use it? YEs 12 NO 7 

14 Are you interested in volunteering for any of the following? 

1=SocialCommittee 0=þundraisingöommittee 1=Buildingandlnfrastructure 2=Boardof Directors Allbut2resoondentsaçalready 

o = ¡reþingwith weekly programs 1 = Tournaments - 3 = Helping with Junior Programs 

volunteerino in that position 

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oF RESULTS - 2o1o

MEMBERS WANT CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO PROGRAMS: 

WANT EARLIER START TIMES FOR ALL EVENING PROGRAMS - NOT AFTER 5:OO PM' - 5 

WANT ALTERNATE DAYS FOR COMPETITIVE NIGHTS AND OTHER PROGRAMSJE' HAVE COMPETITIVE ON MONDAY OR WEDNESDAY - 3 

O ONCE IN AWHILE HAVE THE MONDAYMEDNESDAY/SUNDAY PROGRAM ON FRIDAY ETC' - 3 

oWANTTOBEABLETOPTAYSOMESINGLESONCOMPETITIVENIGHTS'2 

O WANTS TO PI.AY MORNINGS - WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY - HIGHER LEVEL GAMES - 1 

CLINICS AND TOURNAMENTS: 

O MORE TIME NEEDED AFTER THE CLINIC TO PRACTICE WHAT THEY HAVE LEARNED - 1 

TOURNAMENTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS -6 

CLINICS FOR STROKE IMPROVEMENT AND DOUBLE STRATEGIES - 1 

o LESS WAIT TIME FOR PARTICIPANTS BETWEEN HITS - 1 

O MEMBERS WANT MORE CLINICS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR - PEOPLE ARE EAGER TO LEARN - 7 

IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT WANTED: 

o TENNIS BUBBLE'4 

o BALL MACHINE - 5 

o NETTING TO SEPARATE COURTS - 2 

o SCORING DEVICES FOR COURTS - 2 

REPAIR CRACKS AND WIND SCREEN BEFORE FURTHER DETERIORATION - 2 

ANOTHER PRACTISE BACKBOARD - 1 

UPGRADE TO FULL BATHROOM FACILITY - 2 

LIGHT IN PARKING LOT. IT IS DANGEROUS AFTER COURT TIGHTS GO OUT - 2 

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From: 

To: 

Diane and Douo Sissons 

Brett Bandv: 

Subject: site access #17 - located between 7516 and 7520 Tronson Road - file number 0913- 

20-14 

MondaY, January 10,2011 9:30:15 PM 

Date: 

January tO,zltt 

Brett Bandy 

Real Estate Manager 

Dear Mr. Bandy, 

Thank you for your letter dated December 20th. 

We have lived across the street from the above address for over 5 years, and this is the 

first we have heard of the lake access? I do find it disappointing that this has been 

,,hidden" for the last 20 years as you have stated and the owners have been using 

concealing the access. 

My biggest concern is that there is very little lake access in the this area, yet there is a 

significant amount of development in this area lately. ln the last 5 years 3 new houses 

have been built across the street and one significantly re-designed and rebuilt as wellfor 

a total of 4 houses. That is just in less than a one block area, as you are well aware there 

is a lot of other new homes been built along Tronson road. 

The occupants of these large houses have paid no concern to the amount of 

construction, Workers parking wherever they please, trucks turning in our driveways 

destroying the asphalt, noise, and constant dust. lt appears that the lake shore 

residents have all the rights? 

The questions and concerns that I have regarding the sale are the following: 

L. Could this access be enjoyed by others in the area? 

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2. What is considered fair market value? 

3, What would the proceeds of the sale be used? 

4. Would the funds from the sale of the lake access be used for future 

development of other lakeshore properties? 

There is limited lake shore access and property available and once it is gone, it is gone for 

good. There was some lakeshore space opened on old Stamp Mill road, but there is only 

a few parking spaces, no boat launch which in the summer is critical! Lake 

Access should not just be for the wealthy residents of Okanagan Landing, it should be for 

all residents to use and enjoy! 

I would like to discuss this further and have some answers to the questions above. 

I can be reached during business hours via cell phone at 250-308-8278 or my work 

number is 250-558-3226from 8:00am - 5:00pm' 

Thanking you in advance for your attention. 

Diane Sissons 

7551- Tronson Road 

Vernon 

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Subject: 

Date: 

Erett JatdV 

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RE: site access #17 - located between 7516 and 7520 Tronson Road - file number 0913- 

20-t4 

Wednesday, January 12, 20lI 4:34:00 PM 

HiDiane, 

As follow up to our telephone conversation yesterday I will respond to your questions and 

concerRs below. ln addition, as promìsed here isthe lìnl

From¡ Diane and Doug Sissons [mailto:dsiss@shaw,ca] 

Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 9:30 PM 

To: Brett Bandy 

Subject: site access #L7 - located between 7516 and 7520 Tronson Road - file number 

0913-20-t4 

Brett Bandy 

Real Estate Manager 

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Dear Mr. Bandy, 

Thank you for your letter dated December 2Oth. 

We have lived across the street from the above address for over 5 years, and this is the first 

we have heard of the lake access? ldofind it disappointingthatthis has been "hidden" for 

the last 20 years as you have stated and the owners have been using concealing the access. 

My biggest concern is that there is very little lake access in the this area, yet there is a 

significant amount of development in this area lately. ln the last 5 years 3 new houses have 

been built across the street and one significantly re-designed and rebuilt as wellfor a total of 

4 houses. That is just in less than a one block area, as you are well aware there is a lot of 

other new homes been built along Tronson road. 

The occupants of these large houses have paid no concern to the amount of construction, 

workers parking wherever they please, trucks turning in our driveways destroying the 

asphalt, noise, and constant dust. lt appears that the lake shore residents have allthe 

rights? 

The questions and concerns that I have regarding the sale are the following: 

L. Could this access be enjoyed by others in the area? 

2. What is considered fair market value? 

3. What would the proceeds of the sale be used? 

4. Would the funds from the sale of the lake access be used for future development 

of other lakeshore ProPerties? 

There is limited lake shore access and property available and once it is gone, it is gone for 

good, There was some lakeshore space opened on old Stamp Mill road, but there is only a 

few parking spaces, no boat launch which in the summer is criticall Lake 

Access should not just be for the wealthy residents of Okanagan Landing, it should be for all 

residents to use and enjoY! 

I would like to discuss this further and have some answers to the questions above' 

I can be reached during business hours via cell phone at 250-308-8278 or my work number is 

250-558-3226from 8:00am - 5:00Pm' 

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Thanking you in advance for your attention' 

Diane Sissons 

T55L Tronson Road 


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PARTNERS IN AGTION 

Final Report: 2010 

VISION STATEMENT: A safe, healthy and crime-free environment in which to live, work and grow 

MISSION STATEMENT: To identify and implement manageable solutions to the root causes of crime in our community by coordinating and 

mobilizing community based action teams 

COMMITTEE COORDINATOR: Social Planning Gouncil for the North Okanagan 

FUNDING SOURGES: CitY of Vernon 

cooRDlNATlNG COMMITTEE MEMBERS: RCMP Safe Communities Unit, community Futures North okanagan, lnterior Health Authority, 

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. Service Canada, City of Vernon, Transition House, Women's Centre, Downtown Vernon Association, Restorative Justice Program, North 

Okanagan Youth and Family Services, North Okanagan ECD Coalition, John Howard Society, Upper Room Mission 

ACTION TEAM RESULTS: 

Supporting 

Upper Room 

Mission 

Upper Room Mission, RCMP 

Safe Communities, Social 

Planning Council, John 

Howard Society, Vernon 

Women's Centre, Downtown 

Primary Care Centre, lnterior 

Health Authority 

ELIMINATE HOMELESSN ESS 

* Action team re-opened in Spring 2009 in recognition 

that the Upper Room Mission (URM) is in need of 

renovations in order to handle the number of homeless 

people accessing their services. 

* By April 2010, URM secured federal funding for the 

renovations to the facility, including more washrooms 

and the creation of a nurse's room. URM has approval 

for building code requirements and the renovations ere 

moving forward. Action team is now closed. 

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Renovations to be 

completed by Spring 2010. 

Results will be more 

washroom and shower 

facilities for the homeless 

population and a fully 

equipped nurse's room for 

medical outreach. 

Strategic 

Planning: 

Gharitable 

Food 

System 

Trinity United Church, UPPer 

Room Mission, Food Action 

Coalition, Social Planning 

Council 

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Forïned in June 2010, the focus of the action team is to 

organize a community strategic planning session for 

charitable food organizations. Trinity United is 

spearheading the action team as they see an 

opportunity for more partnerships to address gaps. 

The action team has created a background paperthat 

outlines an inventory of services and current gaps' A 

communitv consultation has been set for Feb 10,2011. 

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Partnerships that result in 

a more efficient communitY 

approach to charitable 

food distribution. lncrease 

in access to charitable 

food services for 

marginalized populations. 

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Partners in Action: Final Report 2010

Harm Reduction 

Strategy/ 

Evaluation 

Evaluation and 

Update of 

Homelessness 

Strategy 

North Okanagan Youth and 

Family Services, RCMP Safe 

Communities Unit, Social 

Planning Council, lnterior 

Health, Upper Room Mission, 

Restorative Justice Program, 

Downtown Primary Care 

Centre 

Upper Room Mission, Social 

Planning Council, Partners in 

Action Coordinating 

Committee 

A Action team formed in Fall2008 to create a harm 

reduction strategy that supports efforts for dealing 

effectively with addictions in our community. ln 

addition, the team will support the Street Clinic during 

its transition to an outreach model. 

* ByApril2010, the strategy had been launched and 

action teams implemented. 

{ A consultant has been hired (Ted Treller, Lochaven 

Management) to undertake the evaluation. Ted has 

met with the Partners in Action Coordinating Committee 

and conducted interviews with stakeholders. The 

evaluation is now complete and will be used as a 

guiding document to update the strategy. 

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A community driven harm 

reduction strategy created 

and adopted by the 

Partners in Action 

Committee. A Harm 

Reduction Evaluation 

Team has been put in 

place to monitor the 

successes/challenqes. 

.rl An evaluation of the 

Homelessness Strategy to 

be used as a guiding 

document to update the 

plan (see attached). 

Protocol for 

Coordinating 

Services for 

FASD Glients 

FASD Committee, Kindale, 

Social Planning, Ministry of 

Social Development, First 

Nations Friendship Centre, 

lH, Community Policing 

+ The action team has met and come up with a plan for 

creating a protocolfor supporting clients with FASD. 

Members are working on a background paper that 

covers existing resources and protocols within 

Ministries. Once this is completed, a wider community 

meeting will be organized. 

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A protocolthat improves 

coordination between 

service providers for 

people with FASD. 

INCREASE NUMBER OF SAFE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS 

Second Stage 

Housing for 

Women 

Transition House, John 

Howard Society, First Nations 

Friendship Centre, Women's 

Centre, lHA, Social Planning 

Council 

+ Members have developed a business plan and 

secured a partnership with the Anglican Church for 

the location of the project. Unfortunately, it has 

proved challenging to secure funding for a 

Coordinator of the project. The team is waiting to 

hear back from various funders. 

Women with addictions 

will have access to 

housing with appropriate 

programming. 

Analysis/ 

Strategy on 

Affordability in 

Housing in 

Greater Vernon 

Social Planning Council, 

Community Futures, 

Constructive Concepts 

t Action team created in summer 2009 to research other 

models for affordable housing and create further 

strategies for Greater Vernon. 

* By October2009, research component had been 

completed. 

ú By March 2010, report was completed and presented to 

the Affordable Housing Committee 

* Further strategies in place 

for the Partners in Action 

Committee and Affordable 

Housing Committee to 

implement in order to 

increase affordable and 

attainable housing units. 

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Housing Forum 

Social Planning Council, City 

of Vernon Affordable Housing 

Committee Members 

* Social Planning Gouncil secured funding from ACT in 

February 2010 to host a housing forum with information 

booths and speakers in conjunction with the Affordable 

Housing Committee. The Housing forum was held on 

April 1Sth at the Schubert Centre. 

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Over 150 people took part 

in the forum. 

Under One Roof 

Partnership 

City of Vernon, BC Housing, 

Ministry of Housing and 

Social Development, Vernon 

and District Community Land 

Trust, Habitat for Humanity, 

Kindale Developmental 

Association, Community 

Futures, Social Planning 

Council, Okanagan College, 

Hearlwood Homes, MQN 

Architects, Prestige lnn and 

Forsters Restaurant 

{ Action team formed summer of 2008. By September 

2008, the City had purchased the property of 4100 25'n 

Ave. for the purpose of affordable housing. 

* By December 2008, the Land Trust had formed a 

partnership with Kindale, Habitat for Humanity and 

Okanagan College to develop the property into a sixplex. 

.1. By March 2009, financing is secured and plans on 

schedule for construction to begin in April. 

* By December of 2009, building is almost completed. 

* Six affordable housing 

units have been added to 

the affordable housing 

stock. 

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The Under One Roof 

model was presented at 

The BC Non-Profit 

Housing Society as a best 

practices project. 

{ By March 2010, families are living in the units. Action 

Team is closed. 

Review of Pet 

Policy in 

Affordable Units 

lndependent Living Vernon, 

Social Planning, Vernon and 

District Association for 

Community Living 

{. Action team was formed in September 2010 to address 

the issue of lack of affordable housing units that allow 

pets. The action team hosted a Dialogue on Pet 

Policies in November. As a result a new action team 

will be formed to investigate a society that would 

support low income pet owners. 

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To be updated, 

INGREASE ACCESS TO GHILDCARE/EARLY GHILDHOOD EDUCATION 

Create a Council 

for Ghildren in 


North Okanagan ECD 

Coalition Coordinator, Social 

Planning Council, Chamber of 

Commerce 

* Action team created in April 2010 as a result of a 

speaker event hosted by the ECD Coalition. lt was 

recommended that a Council for Children be created 

that includes the business sector in promoting early 

childhood development and education. The action 

team is developing a draft charter to present to 

Council. 

* A community Charter 

and/or Council for 

Children. 

Partners in Action: Final Report 2010 

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BUILDING N E¡GHBOURHOOD/COMMU NITY CAPACITY 

Using Lakers 

Clubhouse for 

non-profit 

and/or 

continuing 

education 

programs 

People Place, Okanagan 

College, North Okanagan 

ECD Coalition, Social 

Planning Council 

+ Action team formed April2010. People Place was 

interested in leasing the property and renting the 

space for non-profit programming (including 

family/child programs and activities). People Place will 

contact GVS to investigate potential paftnerships. 

The action team is now closed. 

Potential for community 

non-profit partners 

involved in Lakers Club 

House. 

Create a "Living 

in Vernon" 

brochure/dvd in 

multiple 

languages. 

Vision Nofth Okanagan 

Action Team: 


Vernon Tourism, Economic 

Development Office 

+ Action team formed in April 2010 as a result of the 

Social Planning Council successfully securing a 

$30,000 grant from the BC Welcoming Communities 

Fund. 

+ A Living in Vernon brochure/dvd will be used to attract 

businesses/families/individuals by highlighting the 

advantages of living in Vernon. Having the material in 

multiple languages ensures that immigrant 

entrepreneurs/skilled workers feel welcome and 

valued. A final copy of the brochure is completed and 

will be posted on the City of Vernon's website. 

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Marketing/ tools to help 

attract skílled workers 

from a variety of 

cultures/backgrounds to 

our community (see 

attached). 

INCREASING SENSE OF SAFETY DOWNTOWN 

Public Toilets 


DVA, Okanagan Regional 

Library 

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Action Team formed in December 2008 to research 

the need, accessibility, security and potential funding 

sources for more public toilets. The action team is 

working with City of Vernon staff to ensure public 

toilets are included in the city center/ downtown area. 

Needle drop boxes 

located in the library 

public washrooms have 

significantly reduced the 

maintenance costs 

The DVA worked with the 

City of Vernon to ensure 

BC transit bus drivers 

have access to business 

washrooms when needed 

Public washrooms will be 

included in planning for 

future civic buildings 

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Security Plan 

for Teen Night 

RCMP, DVA, Community 

Policing, Upper Room 

Mission, Salvation Army, 

PAC's from Fulton and VSS, 

Bylaws Department, 

NOYFSS, Social Planning, 

Action team formed in January 2010 to address 

concerns about safety issues at the teen nights held 

at the Lime restaurant. 

A draft security plan was created and then presented 

to event organizer for input. The DJ who hosts the 

event has already implemented some of the 

recommendations and is willing to work more closely 

with the action team. Since there have been no more 

Teen Nights hosted this year, the action team is now 

closed. 

+ Organizers of the event 

have agreed to 

implement some of the 

recommendations. 

Another teen night has 

not been hosted since 

this meeting so we have 

been unable to evaluate 

the success ofthe 

security plan. 

GREATE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF PARTNERS INITIATIVES 

Media Goverage 

Social Planning Council 

Morning Star, Sun FM, Kiss 

FM, CHBC, Shaw Cable 

Partner's coordinator and action team chairs engaged 

local media in their strategies and results. 

+ 15 newspaper articles, 10 

radio interviews and 3 

television interview on 

various action team 

strategies. 

Community 

Presentations 


+ Presentations on the Partners in Action model and/or 

specific action teams were made to: 

o Vision North Okanagan 

o Drug Task Force for the Central Okanagan 

Regional District 

o Oliver Affordable Housing Committee 

o Nelson SocialPlanning Committee 

+ Pañners in Action is 

gaining provincial 

attention as other 

communities inquire 

about the model and/or 

action team results. 

Wide 

Community 

Representation 

on Action 

Teams 

Coordinating Committee 

+ Throughout the quarter, the Partners Committee 

made an effort to recruit the skills and resources 

needed to achieve the goals of the action teams. 

+ Approximately 120 

organizations, institutions, 

community chamPions 

and businesses have 

participated in action 

teams in 2010. 

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SOCIAL PLANNING COUNCIL FOR THE NORTH OKANAGAN 

PARTN ERS IN ACTION CO MMITTE E/COM M UNITY DEVELOPER POSITION 

Overview of Results: 2OO8 - 2010 

Backqround 

In 2007, the City of Vernon agreed to provide a contract to the Social Planning Council for 

the North Okanagan to provide social planning services in conjunction with city staff and the 

wider community. The contract was for a three year period with annual funding of $50,000. 

The majority of the funding was to be used to cover the wages of the Executive Director to 

coordinate the Partners in Action Committee and provide community development expertise 

to the non-profit sector. In the past three yearsf a number of initiatives have been 

launched and completed by the Partners in Action Committee. In addition, the Executive 

Director has provided grant writing services and paftnership coordination that has resulted 

in substantial funding for community groups as well as the municipality. 

Paftners in Action 

ACTION TEAMS 

RESULTS 

ELIMINATING HOMELESSNESS 

Communication and 

Security StrategY 

for Shelter and 

Neighbouring 

Business 

Supporting Upper 

Room Mission 

A neighbourhood council of businesses and non-profìts created and 

implemented the initial security plan and continues to meet to discuss issues. 

Businesses and residents repoft that their safety concerns are being 

addressed. 

By partnering with other non-profits, Upper Room Mission has secured 

ongoing provincial funding for their food program and federal funding for 

renovations to their building' 

Vernon is one of the first communities in the province to have a community 

driven Harm Reduction StrategY' 

The cool team completes a census of homeless camps in the Spring and Fall 

of every year and provides information and resources to campers. 

Hospital Discharge 

Action Team 

Strategic 

Planningl 

Charitable Food 

System 

Evaluation and 

Update of 

Homelessness 

Strategy 

VJH and front line workers now have a resource list and protocol in place for 

supporting homeless people who are discharged from the hospital. 

A community consultation is planned for February 2011 to encourage 

partnerships that result in a more efficient community approach to charitable 

A formal evaluation of the Homelessness Strategy has been completed and 

will be used as a guiding document to update the strategy. 

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Protocol for 

Coordinating 

Services for 

FASD Clients 

A protocol is being developed that will improve coordination between service 

providers for supporting people with FASD. 

INCREASE NUMBER OF SAFE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS 

Memo of 

Understanding 

between BC 

Housing and City of 


Non Profit Housing 

Business Plans 

The City of Vernon created a draft MOU for BC Housing but will have to wait 

until more funding becomes available before ratifying the document. 

Business plans were developed for three separate housing projects targeted 

at those at risk of homelessness. 

Affordable Housing 

Newspaper Insert 


Partnership 

Analysis/ 

Strategy on 

Affordability in 

Housing in Greater 


Housing Forum 

Review of Pet 

Policy in Affordable 

Units 

Over 30,000 homes received the newspaper inseft with information on 

affordable housing. 

The partnership resulted in the creation of a six-plex of affordable housing for 

families and people with disabilities. 

The report outlined further strategies for the Partners in Action Committee 

and Affordable Housing Committee to implement in order to increase 

affordable and attainable housing units. 

Over 150 people took part in the forum and participant feedback was 

positive. 

A group has been formed to create a society that supports low income pet 

own ers. 

INCREASE ACCESS TO RECREATION 

A 75o/o discount at 

the Recreation 

Centre for people 

on disability, 

income assistance 

or seniors GIS 

Approximately 600 people have accessed the discount since 2008' No 

increase in staff was required and the Recreation Centre has received at least 

$21,000 in revenue (after discount), 

INCREASE ACCESS TO CHILDCARE 

Including Childcare 

in the City of 

Vernon's Official 

Community Plan 

Create a Council for 

Children in Vernon 

The ocP includes a section on childcare that recognizes the social and 

economic impacts of lack of safe, affordable childcare in the community. 

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City Council, 

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BUILDING NEIGHBOURHOOD/COM MUNITY CAPACITY 

Cleaning Up Becker 

Park 

Using West Vernon 

School as a 

Community Centre 

Using Lakers 

Clubhouse for nonprofit 

and/or 

continuing 

education programs 

Create a "Living in 

Vernon" 

brochure/dvd in 

multiple languages 

A group of volunteers were recruited to clean up Becker Park' 

Although the building did not become a community centre, there are plans to 

host a community garden on the site. 

Potential for community non-profit partners to be involved in the use of 

Lakers Club House. 

This action team resulted in the development of marketing/ tools to help 

attract skilled workers from a variety of cultures/backgrounds to our 

community, 

INCREASING SENSE OF SAFETY DOWNTOWN 

Changes to 

Dumpster Program 

Creating Mechanism 

for Safe Disposal of 

Discarded Needles 

Public Toilets 

Security Plan for 

Teen Night 

A program was initiated that removed dumpsters from alleys on city owned 

propedy. 

There are currently eight locations forthe disposal kits in the community. 

Community policing acts as the coordinating body 

Needle drop boxes located in the library public washrooms have significantly 

reduced the maintenance costs. The DVA worked with the City of Vernon to 

ensure BC transit bus drivers have access to business washrooms when 

needed. Public washrooms will be included in planning for future civic 

buildings. 

Organizers of the event have agreed to implement some of the 

recommendations. Another teen night has not been hosted since this meeting 

so we have been unable to evaluate the success ofthe security plan' 

CREATE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF PARTNERS INITIATIVES 

Media Coverage 

Community 

Presentations 

Wide Community 

Representation on 

Action Teams 

65 newspaper afticles,45 radio interviews and 16 television interviews on 

various action team strategies. 

Approximately 900 different people were audience members for various 

action team presentations. The Partners in Action Committee is gaining 

provincial attention as other communities inquire about the model and/or 

action team results. 

Approximately 300 organizations, institutions, businesses and community 

champions have participated in action teams in the last three years. 

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SOCIAL PLANNING COUNCIL FOR THE NORTH OKANAGAN 

PARTN ERS IN ACTION COM MITTEE/CO M M UNITY DEVELO PER POSITION 

Financial Impact /Partnership Development 

Overview: 

Capital Funding: $2,300,000 

Project Funding : +27 2,500 

Annual Operational Funding for Programs: $1,000,000 

Number of Permanent Ful!-time Positions: 14 

Details: 

Project/Program 

Partnership 

Development 

Proposal 

Writing/Business Plan 

Develon¡nent 

Shelter Services Leadership Role Developed initial 

partnership agreement 

Wrote grant for temporary 

shelter services 

Best Practices 

Model for 

Province 

Recognized by BC 

Housing as a best 

practices model for 

community 

collaboration and 

addressing business 

concerns 

Funding Secured/ Economic Impact 

$1,100,000 - BC Housing - Capital Costs 

$1,000,000 - BC Housing - Annual 

Operating Costs 

Permanent Job Creation - equivalent of 14 

full-time positions 

City of Vernon's 

Attainable Housing 

Strategy 

Co-sponsor with 

City of Vernon 

Wrote and administered 

the grant 

$35,000 - uBcM 

Report: Seniors 

Housing in Greater 





the grant 

$5000 - uBcM 

Regional Food 

Systems Plan 


Regional District of 

North Okanagan 


the grant 

$35,000 - UBCM 

Multiculturalism 

Projects 

Leadership Role 

Wrote and administered a 

series of grants 

$70,000 - Welcoming Communities, 

Province of BC - 

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Harm Reduction 

Strategy 

Community Land 

Trust Society 


Trust Society - 




Committee - 

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Facilitated community 

consultation 


the nranf 

Wrote and administered a 

series of grants for the 

creation and development 

of the society 

Developed initial 

partnership agreement 

Wrote the BC Housing and 

Real Estate Foundation 

grants on behalf of the 

Land Trust 


the grant 

First community in 

BC to develop a 

community based 

strategy 

Both a provincial 

and national model 

Shortest completion 

time of any BC 

Housing project 

$1500 - Interior Health 

$10,000 - Community Foundation of the 


$10,000 - Community Futures - North 

Okanaqan 

$600,000 - BC Housing 

$63,000 - Province of BC 

$25,000 - Real Estate Foundation 

$25,000 - Habitat Housing Endowment 

Fund 

$5000 - Kal Rotary 

$482,000 - Fundraising events and in kind 

donations 

$6000 - Tula Foundation 

Creation of Nonprofit 

Affordable 

Housing Business 

Plans 



the grant 

$60,000 - Vancouver Foundation 

Housing Forum 




the grant 

$5000 - AcT Bc 

Living in Vernon 

Brochure 




the grant 

$30,000 - Welcoming BC 

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Welcome 

to Vernon 

Welcome to Vernon, the hub of the North Okanagan and the oldest 

incorporated city in the Okanagan Valley' A trading centre even before its 

incorporat¡on in 1892,Vernon has always been known for its business and 

industry. 

Today, cattle ranching and wheat production have been replaced with a 

broader agricultural base, forestry and an ever-expanding service industry' 

What remains the same, however, is the strong work ethic and a feeling of 

community. 

Vernon is proud to be home to the Okanagan lndian Band, one of seven 

bands of the Okanagan Nation. The band's history dates back hundreds of 

years, priorto the arrival ofthe first European settlers. As a result, its hlstory 

and culture play an ¡mportant role within the commun¡Îy' 

With a population approaching 40,000 and a business community that is 

connected, committed and focused, economic opportuníty awa¡ts' 

Vernon has so much to offer; isn't it time you called it home? 

This guide provÌdes an introduct¡on to Vernon' Please refer to the webs¡te 

www.vernon.ca for further information on all Vernon has to offer' 

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Employment 

As Vernon! economy continues to diversify, so does 

the area! workforce. A surge in serv¡ce industries 

dur¡ng the last ñve years has contributed to an 

influx of small businesses. ln fact, 91 per cent of all 

businesses in the region employ 20 people or less. 

Not surpr¡singly, it! here where most job 

opportunities lie. 

Fortunâtely, Vernon has numerous programs ând 

services to âid people with theirjob search, including: 

-job boards 

. workshops 

. career coaching and networking 

. skills enhancement 

ln 2009, the City of Vernon wâs ranked by the 

Canadian Federation of lndependent Business as 

the most entrepreneuriâl city in BC. Thìs Prestig¡ous 

t¡tle was a result of the city's hìgh concentration of 

entrepreneuÌs, their success rate and optim¡stic 

outlook, as well as good public policy - all key 

components resultìng in a successful and progressive 

business community. 

With a new economic development strâtegy ¡n place, 

Vernon's business climate will continue to appeal 

to entrepreneurs. Having exper¡enced continued 

growth in both the mânufacturing and service 

industries dur¡ng the last decade, there is now a focus 

on other sectors including the agri-food ¡ndustry, 

composite manufacturing, professional services, 

aviãtion, health and wellness and 'þreen" business- 

. one-on-one employment counselling 

. educational planning 

. foreign credential recognition assistence 

Knowing what's out there can make the search for 

employment easier, more enjoyable and uh¡mately 

more rewarding. 

lnformation Resources 

Communlty Futures: 

www fuluresbc.com 

Connections Career Centre: 

www.c0nnecti0ns(entr€-(a 

North Okanagan EmPloyment 

Enhãncement Society: 

www.n0ee5 c0m 

Vernon ãnd Distr¡ct lmmigrant Serv¡ces soc¡ety: 

www.vdiss (om 

F¡rst Nations EmPloyment Services: 

www,fnfcvernon.(om 

,A lot of our growth relat¡ng to job creat¡on is from 

people who are moving to vernon and br¡nging 

their employment with them," sâys C¡ty of Vernon's 

Economic Development ofncer Kev¡n Poole. "We ere 

working hard to creâte a community where people, 

and businesses, want to bel 

r 

City of Vernon, Econom¡c 

Development Department: 

wwuinvestvernon.(¿ 

Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce: 

www vernon cha m betc¿ 

Business Devefopment Bank of Canada: 

wwwbdcca 

Small Business BC: www.smallbulnessbc(a 

"t have foundVenon tobe on ldeol locotlon to 

opercte o óusrnes¡ The support l've ræeived 

from the vodous busîness ossæ¡ations otong 

with the Ciry of Veîton hos fui fremendous.o 

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For many, living in Vernon is an easy choice to 

make. A vibrant community with an entrepreneurial 

attitude, Vernon offers a small-town feel w¡th big 

city conveniences, 

Residents value Vernon's many amenit¡es - an 

exciting cultural scene, a strong business base, a 

broad variety of tecreat¡onal opportunities and the 

feeling of community. lt's a place where people take 

pride in gettinq involved, helping out and making 

a dìfference. 

Vernon's close prox¡mity to three lakes, an 

abundance of parks and trails and locally grown 

food add to its aPpeal. lt! also strategically located 

next to major transportation routes and post 

secondary facìlities and boasts excellent health 

services and a wide array of businesses. Combined, 

these ettributes meke Vernon a great place to reise 

a family, run a business, or both' 

Add in the mild cl¡mate, the community programs 

and the beauty of the North Okanagan then 

consider all the possibilities... is there anywhere 

else you'd rather be? 

Whether it's preservation of local beaut, e 

broadening global perspectlve or just a need to 

do whât's right, Vernon's residents take the 

environment seriously. 

Ongoing'green" in¡t¡atives take place throughout the 

year, ensuring Vernon's sustainab¡lity and dedication 

to the env¡ronment. Residents act¡vely partic¡pate in 

a Blue Bag and Clear Bag recycling program as well as 

recycling programs for Christmas trees and prunings. 

ln addition, the City of Vernon hosts various 

environmental events, like Earth Day, Clean Air 

Day, Rivers'Da, B¡ke to Work Week and the annual 

Sustainabilìty Awards. 

l\4any local organizations also play an act¡ve role in 

ensuring a sustaineble environment. With mandates 

to protect the land, water, wildlife, even local food 

sources, these groups keep the env¡ronment top 

of mind and at the forefront when it comes to 

development, preservation and education' 

It is easy be¡ng green, part¡cularly when the entire 

community is comm¡tted to making Vernon a 

sustainable and env¡ronmentally friendly place 

to l¡ve. 

Food Action Society of the North Okan¿9an: 

www foodaction.ca 

C¡ty of Vernon: www.vernon c¿llust¿in¿bility 

North Okanagan Pârks and Natural Trust: 

www.n0pn¿1.(0m 

Susta¡nable Environment Network Soc¡ety: 

wwusensodety.org 

Allan Brook Nature Centre: www ¿bnc.ca 

I n fo r n a ti o n Re so't r c e s 

Tour¡sm Vernon: 

wl,vw.I0ulismvern0n.0m 

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Education 

Whether it's families with school-aged ch¡ldren or 

adults looking to futther the¡r educâtion, there are a 

wide variety ofeducation opt¡ons in Vernon. 

School District 22 provldes education for children 

from kindergarten through grade 12. Elementery, 

secondary and alternate schools offer numerous 

learning programs to serve the needs of each child. 

French ¡mmersion, Montessori, English as a Second 

L¿nguâge and Aboriginal education programs, ãs 

well as a home-based learning program, soccer and 

hockey academies, outdoor school, fine arts and 

apprenticeship programs are available. ln addition, 

there are ttansportãtion p¡ograms in place for 

most schools. 

Adults seeking post-secondary or continuinq 

education also have a vâr¡ety ofopt¡ons. 

Okanagan College provides applied degree, diploma 

and cert¡ficate programs in several ñelds of study 

wh¡le the Un¡vers¡ty of BC-Okanagan offers several 

degree programs for gfaduãte and undergraduate 

students. The Okanagan Valley College of Massage 

Therapy Ltd. and Sprott 5haw College are also 

located in Vernon. And there is ã wide selection 

of community progremming that offers several 

non-cred¡t coursel appealing to ã broad var¡ety of 

interests. 

Information Resources 

School District 22: wlvwsd22.bc(à 

BC Ministry of Education: m{w.9ov.bctå/bced/lndex.hhl 

Okanagan College: www.0kanag¿n.bccâ 

UBC okanagan: www.ubccå/ok¡nag¿n 

Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy: 

www.ovcmt.com 

Sprott 5haw: www.sprottshàw.tom 

Moving to a new erea is much easier for fãmilies 

when they know there are accessible childcare 

services. ln Vernon, the Child Care Resource and 

Referral Program can help parents find the childcare 

options they and thelr chlldren need. 

As part of a province-wide ptogram, the Vernon 

Chlld Care Resource Progrãm ¡s a one-stop shop for 

parents and offers free consultation, support and 

referral services for childcâte. Parent¡ng informat¡on, 

a resource library and parentlng workshops are 

available, as are special family events, a toyJending 

library and information on child care grants and 

subsidy programs. Parents can bring their children 

to drop-¡n play times, ellow¡ng them to meet other 

families in the community ând shere resources. 

Families can also access other childcare plôgramt 

including after-school activ¡ties, day amps, early 

childhood progêms, outdoor activ¡t¡es, prognms for 

children w¡th d¡sabil¡ties ând much more. 

"Vernon is known for its 

strong sense of commun¡tY..: 

child Câre Resource ãnd Referal Program: 

www.childr¿rechoices.calmàln,4nleri0r 

Government of BC's Ministry of Children and 

Family Development: 

www.gov.b(.ralmd 

Child Care Association: 

www wdcG.calp¿rent-resoürces.php 

Can We HelpYou Directory;Youth and Family: 

www.canwehelpyou.ca 

Annette Sharkey, 5ocial Plonning Council 

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Housing 

Numerous housing opt¡ons ex¡st in Vernon, renging 

from single family homes to multi-family complexes. 

still, finding the home that meets the ent¡re 

family's needs, including budget, can somet¡mes 

be challenging in BC. However, the City ofVernon, 

together wilh its community partners, has been 

working dll¡gently to ensure attainable housing is at 

the forefront ofVernon's development plans. 

The Atta¡nâble Housing Strategy, developed in 2008, 

has resulted in a number of recommendâtlons, 

some of which have alteady been implemented' 

Future projects are being planned that will increase 

multi-family housing as well as provide ownership 

opportunities and affordãble renting opt¡ons. 

Several services are available wlthin Vernon to help 

people w¡th their houslng needs' Real estate agents, 

property mânagement comPanies, âs well as various 

community serv¡ce end government organ¡zatlons 

can provide ass¡stance, from rental list¡ngs and 

subsidized housing to informãtion on mortgages' 

new homes and the resale market. 


canadien Mortgãge and Housing Corporation: 

www.(mhc{chl.g(.c¿len 

Subsidized Housing: 

www.bchousing.org 

can We Help You Directol'Y; Hous¡ng: 

wwrl canwehelpyou.ca 

okanagan lnfo Net: 

www.okaìaganinfo.com/re¿l-estate-agenls.¿sp#Vern0n 

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An abundance of recreational opPortunities are 

available in and around Vernon. 

Regardless of age, income or ability, people can 

p¿rtìcipate ìn a vãriety of indoor and outdoor 

activ¡ties. Organized clubs, f¡ee programs, drop-in 

classes and various facilities make it easy for families 

to be active year round. 

close prox¡mity to lakes, mountains, trails and parks 

means outdoor activities ãre a natural option. A 

recr€ation centre complete with gym and aquatic 

facìlity as well as a curling rink, arenas and seniors' 

centres provide a wide array of indoor optìons. 

Extensive recreational programm¡ng offers e var¡ety 

of activities for all ages, ranging from extreme sports 

to more leisurely options Iike gardening and walking. 

Summer camps and school break activit¡es aÍe also 

available, and seniors can pursue new hobbies and 

pâstimes throughout the Yeâr. 

Greater Velnon Recreation: 

www.greatervern0nr€creati0n.cå 

Vernon Commun¡ty Arts Centre:wwwvemonarts (¿ 

Afts counc¡l oflhe North okanagan: 

www.vernonaf tSOundl.ca 

Vernon Centre for the Performing Arts: 

www.ti(k€tseller.(a 

Vernon Publ¡c Art Gallery: wwwvernonpublic¿rtqallery.(om 

,,' :');,ìi.l \-,1.ri 1rì,' 

Arts and culture is alive and well inVernonlThe North 

Okanagan Arts Council and the Vernon Community 

Arts centre support numerous artist¡c and cultural 

projects w¡tlì¡n the community. 

The Arts centre p¡ovides year-round creative 

programming and the public is encouraged to drop 

b, check out the handiwork of local artists, or sign 

up for a cl¿ss.There's one to match any interest, from 

pâinting and draw¡ng to spinning, weaving, rock 

hounding and gardening. 

Vernon is also home to the Vernon and District 

Performing Arts Centre, the Vernon Museum and 

Arch¡ves, the Vernon Public Art Gallery Powerhouse 

Theatre and numerous other galleries and live 

theatre grouPs. 

Several festivals take place throughout the year, 

including the VeInon Winter Carn¡val, Sunshine 

Festival, Funtastic 5lo-pitch and Music Festival, 

Creative Chaos and Shoparama. These, along w¡th 

mäny other events, disPlays and shows, add to 

Vernon's vibrant and vital cultural scene. 

Vernon is known for its strong sense of commun¡ty, 

and for the number of selvices available to those 

who live here. 

Agencies often work together to create programs 

as needs ¿rise. The result has been an abundance of 

services that are easily accessible. Whether you are 

a sen¡or, a person with a disability, or have a family 

member in need of special services, Vemon's diverse 

non-profit sector can provide assistance when needed. 

Many of these commun¡ty services are ¡n¡tiated and 

run by volunteers. ln fact, nearly 1,700 volunteers are 

registered with the Vernon end D¡strict Volunteer 

Burea u They are the d riving force behi nd fundra ising 

events, sports groups, emergency services, crime 

prevention, seniors programs and much more. 

Volunteering is â great way to get involved. Meet 

new people, network with business paftners, share 

skills, exper¡ence and expertise - all while making a 

difference w¡thin the commun¡tY 

I nfo r tn cti o it Reso u r r:e s 

Can We Help You? Community Directory: 

www (anwehelpyou.c 

Communitv Links: 

*ww.vernon.rãldoorway/c0mmunity%201¡nklindex.html 

Vernon and Distr¡ct Volunteer Bureeu: 

www sod¿lpl an n I ng.(a/vol unteer 

lnter¡or Health Author¡ty: www interioIhe¿lth c¿ 

-ii:i,:i ) 

The lnter¡or Health Author¡ty provides a variety of 

services to meet Vernon's healthcare needs The 

Vernon Jubilee Hospilal offers acute and emergency 

care, ambulatory câre, medicine and surgery, 

psychiatry, maternity and pediattìcs. 

lnte¡ior Health also provides several health services 

within the community, including mental health and 

add¡ct¡ons services, public health nursing, Abor¡9inal 

health, home and commun¡ty care progrãms, 

residential ând assisted living fâc¡lities as well as 

laboratory and diagnostic services. 

A var¡ety of other health-related services and 

practit¡oners are ava¡lable inVernon And, numerous 

clin¡cs, special events and ¡nformation sessions tâke 

place throughout the year ensur¡ng residents have 

easy access to complete health care within the 

commun¡ty. 

For help in finding a family doctor vis¡ti 

www.(psb( (a/node216 

BC Health Guide: www.bcheallhguide.0rg 

HeelthLink BC: www.he¿lthlÌnkb( c 

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Cultural Diversity/Faith Gro¡'tps 

lmmigration 

During the last census in 2006, Vernonl population 

People immigrating to Vernon can have many of 

numbered nearly 36,000. Approximately 12 per 

their questions ânswered by the Vernon and District 

cent was made up of people who had emigrated 

lmmigrant Services soc¡ety. This non-profit society 

from outside of Canada. lmmigrants from the 

offers many services for newcomers, immigrants, 

United States, Central and South America, Europe, 

refugees, visible minorit¡es and first-generat¡on 

the Un¡ted Kingdom, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, 

Canadians, helping with their settlement ¿nd 

Austrâlia and New Zealand had all chosen Vernon as 

integration intoVernon. 

their new home. 

serv¡ces are offered in a muhitude of languages, and 

First Nations people make up approximately five per 

rêcommendations can be m¿deto link newcomers to 

cent ofVernon's population. Half of the bandl 1 

necessary community serv¡ces. Staff and volunteers 

'ó88 

members live on the reserve, while the other half live 

provide ässistance with c¡tizenship and ¡mm¡9rãtion 

with¡n the community. 

applications, accred¡tat¡on of diplomas and degrees, 

coaching for certificates and licenses ¿s well as 

As a result, numerous cultural groups exist, providing 

translation and interPretâtion. 

people with opportunities to meet others and share 

familiar customs and traditions. ln addition, more 

English as a Second Language and Employment 

than 70 churches and places of worship are located 

Service programs are avail¿ble. Newcomers are 

in Vernon and area, representing a wide vâriety of 

encouraged 10 use the resource centre which 

provides 

religions and fa¡ths. 

internet access, a job-posting board and 

labour market information' Numerous workshops 

are also scheduled and st¿ff cân help with foreign 

credent¡al recogn¡tìon, career planning and provide 

information on self-emPloYment. 

I n Io r tn a ti o n Âesources 

Can We Help You D¡rectory: www.(¿nweh€lpyoü (a 

. Faith Groups 

. Multicultural orgãn¡zations 

. F¡rst Nãtions Groups 

. Gay and Lesbian organ¡zat¡ons 


Citizenship and lmmigration Canada: www'dcgc cà 

Vernon and District lmmigrant Services Society: 

wwwvdiss.com 

citv ofVernon: 

ww'uvernon.caldoorway/d0cs/immigr¿ti0n.pdf 

Welcome BCr www,welcomeb( (a 

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An evaluation of: 

BUIIDING BRIDGES: 2007 HOMELESSNESS 

STRATEGY FOR THE NORTH OKANAGAN 

December 2010 

Submitted to: 

Social Planning Council For The Nonh Okanagan 

Ms. Annette Sharkey, Executive Director, 

3205 - 31 Avenue, 

Vernon BC V1T 

Submitted by: 

Lochaven Management Consulta¡rts Ltd. 

George Edward (Ted) Treller, Partner 

3105 - 33 Street, 

Vernon, British Columbia VLT 9P7 

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Evaluation of Homelessness Strategy for the North Okanagan 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

Background: 

ln2OO7, the Social Planning Councilfor the North Okanagan received a federal grant to 

create a community strategy to address the issue of homelessness in the North Okanagan. The 

final document was entitled "Building Bridges: the 2007 Homelessness Strategy for the North 

Okanagan" and was ultimately housed with the Partners in Action Committee who agreed to 

monitor and implement the plan. 

When the strategy was first being developed in 2007, there were very little services in 

place to support people who were homeless. Many agencies struggled to address these needs 

with limited resources. Churches and non-profits were vocal that there were people in the 

community who were cold, hungry and without shelter. At the same time, other sectors were 

disturbed by the visible impact of an increased street population on public spaces and parks. ln 

particular businesses in the city centre were concerned about customers avoiding the 

downtown due to the threat of crime and/or harassment by panhandlers. Amongst most 

groups, there was an agreement that something needed to be done and that the issue of 

homelessness could not be ignored. 

The Homelessness Strategy became the blueprint for action and over the next four years 

a number of initiatives were pursued to address homelessness in the community. By the Spring 

of ZO¡O, many of the actions outlined in the original plan had been completed and the Partners 

in Action identified a need to update the strategy. As paft of this process, the Social Planning 

Council of the North Okanagan partnered with the Upper Room Mission to apply for a federal 

grant to hire a consultant to undertake a formal evaluation' 

ln June 2010 Lochaven Management Consultants Ltd. was contracted by the Upper 

Room Mission to evaluate the Homelessness Strategy from the perspective of its 

implementation and to provide thoughts and insights into future programming. Project 

investigations extended over the period June 7, 2010 to October 31, 2010. Report compilation, 

discussion and presentations took place during November 2010. 

Methodology: 

From the very beginning the research effort worked from the premise that a proper 

evaluation should first and foremost be useful. As such programming was evaluated from the 

perspective of both effectiveness (the ability to get things done) and efficiency (the ability to do 

things right). ln this regard a variety of evaluative techniques were utilized including: (1) a 

review of the structure and format of the initial strategic planning exercise; (2) a review of 

programming (identification, design and delivery) relative to the organization's core principles; 

(3) a review of defined versus actual outputs/outcomes and impacts; and (4) a contrasting of 

local implementation efforts with best practice assessments from other jurisdictions. 

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Overview of Resuks: 

The following is a summary of the results of efforts by the community to implement the 

strategy and address the issue of homelessness. The actions that were added to the strategy 

øfter 2OO7 are shaded to indicate that these were not part of the initial plan. 

EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES 

Establish a Permanent Shelter 

Create a Drop ln Prosram with Wrap Around Services 

Establish a Downtown Health Centre 

Conduct a census of homeless camps and provide outreach to homeless campers 

Create a protocol regarding the discharge from VJH of someone who is homeless 

MENTAT HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS 

More local access to a ranee of detoxification services 

Create a Harm Reduction Stratesv 

INCOME/EMPTOYMENT 

Lobbv for an lncome Assistance Outreach Worker 

Create a Childcare Program for Parents at Risk 

Provide Access to Emplovment Services for People Who Are Homeless 

HOUSING 

Lobbv for a Housins Outreach Worker 

Create an Affordable Housing Strategy 

Create a Land Trust Society 

Build More Supported Hous¡ng and Treatment For People with Addictions/Mental 

Health 

Build More Affordable Housing for lndividuals and Families 

Create a Memo of Understanding (MOU) between BC Housing an¿ QlV gl\/eM! 

Develop Non Profit Housing Business Plans 

Establish Under One Roof Partnerships 

Distribute an Affordable Housing lnformation lnsert through the Morning Star 

Host a Housing Forum 

COMMUNITY AWARENESS 

work with local media to highlight homelessness issues and recommended actions 

Host events and activities during Homelessness Action Week 

SuccessfullV Completed 

Successfullv Completed 

Successf ully Completed 

Successfully Completed 


Not Comoleted 





Successf ullv Comoleted 



Some Success 

Some Success 

Some Success 



Successfullv Comoleted 


Ongoing 

Ongoing 

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Recommendations: 

The recommendations were developed not as a criticism of performance, for in fact 

much has been achieved, but rather as suggestions from which performance and outcomes 

could be improved. These recommendations relate to two broad subjects: the process of future 

strategic planning efforts; and future programming initiatives/emphasis. There are no surprises 

nor great changes that are required. Of course there needs to be some new directions and there 

needs to be certain changes or improvements in some established patterns, and most 

importantly there needs to be a commitment by local partners to make these changes. But 

collectively the suggestions are not unduly daunting. 

Recommendation - Stratesic Planning: lf strategic planning is to be the foundation for future 

programming and by implication future decisions and actions: 

1. The organization should continue to emphasize an open, consultative process in the 

identification of needs and the articulation of goals, objectives and actions. Client and 

stakeholder engagement is critical to success and this practice has been well 

entrenched. lt should continue to be a defining characteristic of the exercise. 

2. As a starting point "homelessness" and the "homeless" as it pertains to Vernon and the 

North Okanagan should be described and defined. This has implications to future 

planning and subsequent programming. 

3. An initial baseline of information is required. lt is an essential starting point or reference 

to point direction and measure progress. 

4. Core principles of behavior should be affirmed. The organization was particularly 

effective in its previous effort because of these core principles and this practice should 

continue to be emphasized with a particular focus on: collaboration/cooperation; 

awareness; accessibility; transparency; inclusivity; and equity. 

5. A clear vision is required; is it reducing or eliminating homelessness, or dealing with the 

symptoms/consequences of homelessness? 

6. Specific goals and objectives need to be spelled out. They should flow directly and 

logically from the vision. lndividual actions or tactics in turn should follow logically from 

these goals and objectives. 

7. A proactive, action oriented approach to programming should continue to be 

emphasized. The assignment of responsibilities (accountability) to individuals and 

individual agencies should continue as before. The Partner's in Action team approach to 

challenges should continue. 

8. Performance indicators should be "readily" and "easily" measurable; and most 

importantly appropriate to the objective/goal that is expected to accrue from the 

activity. Adopting a SMART approach to the preparation of appropriate indicators is a 

good rule of thumb (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time bound). 

g. The process of spelling out specific accountabilities and specific milestones should 

continue. 

10. Build into the planning exercise a system of early warning to facilitate pre-planning that 

might better position the organization to deal with certain crises and/or take advantage 

of selected opportunities when they arise. 

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Recommendation - Programmìng: While programming is a logical outcome of the strategic 

planning effort, during the course of the investigation a number of discussions focused on 

various aspects of programming. Without pre-judging the relative merits of these ideas and 

suggestions in terms of programming, which is best left to the strategic planning effort where 

priorities are defined by those engaged in the planning process, the following 

suggestions/recommendations are proposed: 

. Communication amongst agencies is very good but it could be better' Moving forward it 

is important to improve on interagency communication. 

. The challenge of homelessness is not a single event but an ongoing effort. A stable 

funding base is critical to long term success' 

. There is a gap in transitional housing for women, youth and seniors (the emerging 

homeless) that needs to be addressed' 

. A detox centre/service continues to be a critical, unfilled need for Vernon and the North 

Okanagan. 

. Programming tends to be driven by the availability of funding first and less by priority 

need. 

. There needs to be a greater focus on programming that adequately accommodates 

concurrent disa bilities/issues. 

. Homelessness is changing as are the homeless. lt is important to match programming 

with these changes. 

. Some form of succession planning is important if ongoing momentum and effectiveness 

of efforts is to be maintained. 

o Future programming should focus on a hand up not a hand out. Some individual 

accountability should be attached to more of the programming efforts. 

. Volunteers are an important component of programming but they often lack the skills 

necessary to be effective. 

Conclusion: 

The accomplishments achieved in Vernon and the North Okanagan over the past four 

years should not be underestimated nor unappreciated - they are real and significant. A 

proactive, collaborative, inclusive and effective approach with a substantive track record of 

success is already in place. Success in moving forward will require building on this foundation; 

taking these best practices and solidifying them. But as importantly, success in moving forward 

will require a new understanding of a changing and challenging situation; more specificity and 

accountability, a renewed commitment and substantial effort. Given the record to date these 

challenges will most certainly be addressed. 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Page 

1.0 Project Definition 

1.1 Problematique 

1.2 The Consultants- Lochaven Management Consultants Ltd. ........"".'....... 

1.3 Approach And Methodology 

1.4 Methodological Limitations And Considerations 

2.0 | ContextAnd Background,..... 

2.1 Homelessness 

2.2 Vernon And The North Okanagan 

2.2.1Task Force On Homelessness, Mental lllness And Addictions ""'.... 

3.0 | Bu¡lding Bridges: The 2007 Homelessness Strategy For The North Okanagan 

4.0 | Reported Progress To Date 

7 

7 

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10 

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14 

15 

17 

5.0 I Evafuation Framework and Observations ........... ....'.'..'.... I 27 

5.1 Strategic Planning '..'.'.."'.......'... I 

28 

5.2 Performance Evaluation '..'...'.. | 31 

5.2.2 Outputs, Outcomes and lmpacts .'.'...... | 

34 

5.2,3 Comparison With Best Practices From Other Jurisdictions .'.'...'.'.... I 

39 

6-0 I Conclusions and Recommendations for Moving Forward 4t 

6.1 Strategic Planning Recommendations .............. 

42 

6.2 Programming Recommendations 

45 

6.3 Final Thoughts 

46 

Appendix A: An lnventory of Services 47 

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PROìECl DEFINII'lON 

" The focus for this proiect is to evoluate the Homelessness Strategy to 

determine its effectiveness to reduce homelessness ¡n vernon and area." 

Evaluation Of Homelessness Strategv For North Okanagan, 

Request for Proposal, May L2, 20L0. 

1.1 

Problematique 

When organizationsl choose to regularly analyze performance they increase their ability 

to improve results, not only for today but into the future. Successful organizations, especially 

those engaged in developmental programming of one form or another, are characterized by 

their efforts to constantly seek to evaluate and improve on their performance' They do so 

because they understand that success is not about a single event at a fixed point in time; success 

is not just about achieving something but rather achieving the right thing; and success does not 

occur as a consequence of happenstance.z 

Since March 2007 under the broad mandate to "eliminate homelessness"3 in the North 

Okanagan, the 2007 Homelessness Strategy for the North Okanagana has guided the 

introduction and implementation of a number of efforts. ln this regard there are numerous 

notable accomplishments, some of which are obvious and apparent while others are less 

t For ease of reading I have used the term "organization" throughout this report to broadly refer to that association or 

alliance of service providers and partners, charged with or assuming responsibility for, some aspect of the 

homelessness challenge within the North Okanagan as defined within the Strategic Plan. 

2 Organizations need to be proactive and develop a structure forthe consideration offeedback (evaluation)' There is a 

need to know how the organization is doing in terms of reaching its vision, living its mission and being true to its core 

values on a year-by-year basis. This requires feedback. As you can see, developing strategies is not just a one-time 

event - it is continuous. This sense of continuity is what brings success and high performance to an organizat¡on. 

3 

There appears to be some level of confusion in respect to the underlying goal (vision) of the Homelessness Strategy 

For the North Okanagan which does vary somewhat within the report itself and within the context of service provider 

and/orclientperceptions. TherealsoexistssomeconfusionbetweenthefocusoftheStrategicPlanandthepurpose 

oftheRFpforwhichthisevaluativeeffortispremised. 

Theimplicationsof thisconfusionareaddressedinsection5of 

the report, However, it is nonetheless important to highlight this issue at this point inasmuch as it impacts on the 

definition of the exercise itself which is to assess effectiveness relative to reducing homelessness where the purpose 

of the Strategic is not confined to this singular focus, i.e. according to the document itself the goal of the 

Homelessness Strategy isto:"reduce homelessness"...and to:. "creote ønd implement sustøinoble octions [in respect 

to homelessnes sl buitt on identified community needs" and to: "end homeless in the North Okonagøn. This is not to 

say this confusion precludes a proper evaluation or renders the evaluation effort inconsequential 

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discernable but equally important. And thus the questions arise; what are these noteworthy 

accomplishments and are these accomplishments the only, the most or the best that could have 

been achieved given the needs of the client, the aspirations of the organization, and the 

resources available; and what might this track record imply to programming in the future? lt is 

with these thoughts in mind that in May 2010 the Upper Room Mission issued a Request tor 

Proposal (Request for Proposals: Evaluation Of Homelessness Strategv For 

seeking assistance in evaluating the effectiveness of the Strategic Plan in initiating programmlng 

and to review the relative successes achieved therein. This review is intended to provide input 

into the 2011 to 2014 Strategic Plan, The specific terms of reference for the assignment 

included the following:' 

"Create s 

dluation process which includes 

bothquaindicøteprocess|orcollecting 

data ond 

should be collected on a yearly 

basis. 

lJpdate the inventory of services for people who øre homeless; conduct o gaps 

onalysis 

Complete necessory reseorch to determine the effectiveness of the homelessness 

strøtegy to: 

. complete the recommendations os provided by the community in 2007 

o provide an effective community response to someone who 

's 

homelessness 

. reduce the number of homeless in Greøter Vernon (if boseline 

information Permits) 

Make recommendotions to the community to be used in updoting the 

homelessness strategy for 2077 - 2014 

Prepore final evaluation document for 

Partners in Action Committee 

use by the Social Planning council and the 

Present the final project findings to stakeholders at o strategic planning session 

for updøting the current strotegy; make ø presentøtion of findings to vernon city 

Councî1." 

t.Z The Consulte¡rts - Loclraven Management Consulte¡rts Ltd. 

ln June 20L0 Lochaven Management Consultants Ltd. was contracted by the Upper 

Room Mission to evaluate the Homelessness strategy for the North okanagan' 

s Evaluation Of Homelessness Strateev For North Okanagan' Request for Proposal, May 12, 2010' 

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By way of background, Lochaven Management Consultants Ltd is a client-centered firm 

with a proven global reputation for excellence. LMC emphasizes collaborative working 

arrangements that assist our clients to strengthen their abilities to identify opportunities, address 

problems, and proactively meet the challenges of economic, social and technological change. 

The company and its partners have assisted in the design, implementation and evaluation of 

effective development strategies, programs and special initiatives on behalf of a broad and 

diverse array of international and domestic clients from both the private and public sectors' 

These clients have included numerous not-for-profit organizations; various levels of government 

abroad and in Canada (including the Governments of Canada, British Columbia and Alberta); 

numerous communities and regions worldwide; various international inter-governmental 

organizations such as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and a 

u.ii"ty of multilateral development organizations such as the lnternational Finance Corporation, 

Multilateral lnvestment Guarantee Agency, United Nations and World Bank. 

This evaluation was undertaken by Mr. George Treller, MA (Economics), Partner 


1.3 Approach and Methodology 

This research effort works from the premise that evaluations ought to be useful. 

Therefore the analytical approach undertaken served to answer the question: what do we have 

to do to get the results that we need to get? 

project investigations extended over the period June 7, 20L0 to October 31, 2010' 

Report compilation, discussion and presentations took place during November 20L0' 

An essential first step in the investigative effort was the identification and review of 

relevant documents and reports that provided a broad overview of homelessness and its 

inherent dynamics; the specific idiosyncrasies and the evolving nature of homelessness within 

the City of Vernon and the North Okanagan region; and, an inventory of existing local efforts to 

address various aspects of homelessnesst. Concurrently a series of interviews and/or 

consultations with selected service providers, interested stakeholders, and clients was 

undertaken to supplement the identification, collection and analysis of relevant secondary 

information. From the very beginning special care was taken to ensure that the compilation 

and analysis of all information was balanced, as complete as possible, and relevant to the 

specific effort to prepare a proper evaluation. 

ln this instance a proper evaluation of a Strategic Plan's effectiveness must necessarily 

consider not only effectiveness (the ability to get things done) but also efficiency (the ability to do 

things right). Such an assessment normally requires a fairly substantive amount of information 

which wasn,t easy to acquire in this instance. Therefore we chose to employ a variety of 

complementary evaluative techniques which collectively served to provide sufficient input to 

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complete a proper assessment. The evaluative techniques employed included: (L) a review of 

the structure and format of the initial strategic planning exercise; (2) a review of programming 

(identification, design and delivery) relative to the organization's core principles; (3) a review of 

defined vs actual outputs/outcomes and impacts; and (4) a contrasting of local implementation 

efforts with best practice assessments from other jurisdictions. 

Subsequent observations and recommendations were premised on this evaluation 

effort. As mandated these comments focussed on the apparent effectiveness of the 2007 

Homeless Strategy to reduce homelessness in the Vernon area and in so doing to set out a 

number of broad directions/insights into subsequent planning exercises. That being said we 

understand clearly that evaluation as it applies to social programming is at best complex, 

nuanced and interpretive. 

lmportantly it should be noted that significant support and guidance was provided 

throughout this investigative effort by Ms. Annette Sharkey of the Social Planning Council of the 

North Okanagan. That being said the analyses and observations/recommendations presented 

herein and any deficiencies thereto are the responsibility of Lochaven Management Consultants 

Ltd. 

L.4 MethodologicalLimitations andConsiderations 

As with any consulting effort, regardless of the care taken, certain limitations are 

inherent from the methodology of investigation and the assumptions made' As much as 

possible the impact of these limitations has been minimized in this report. Nonetheless while 

there is some level of confidence that the analyses herein are firmly based and valid and the 

recommendations derived there from are credible and realistic, certainly some limitations exist 

and it is important for the reader of this document to be aware of these limitations. Most 

significantly: 

t. This is not a report on homelessness. lt is a report on the relevance, application and 

value of a specific strategic planning effort (2007 Homelessness Strategy for the North 

Okanagan) to eliminate homelessness. 

Z. Too often an evaluation is seen as an opportunity to vilify or blame on the one hand or 

oversell and smooth over on the other despite the fact that a proper evaluation is 

neither of these extremes; ¡.e. it is all about identifying and understanding equally well 

both best practices and lessons learned with an eye to solidifying those things done well 

and correcting or improving those handled less well. ln our analyses we have 

endeavored to balance and minimize certain comments and opinions that are overly 

biased either in a positive or negative way without losing the legitimacy of what is being 

said. 

3. While one-on-one interviews are an excellent means to gather certain information, 

there is an a priori assumption that the interviewee understands and is capable of 

understanding the complexity of the subject being discussed. This may not always be 

the case, especially in instances where some feedback is requested in respect to certain 

implementation details of which the interviewee's knowledge and experience may be 

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4. 

5. 

limited but not made apparent to the interviewer. While it was exceedingly rare to use 

the observations of a s¡ngle individual in respect of any broad statement, the result of 

inadvertently utilizing these uninformed responses may have resulted in some 

weaknesses in certain broader assertions made and conclusions drawn. 

Our investigations look at a single point in time and it is not only conceivable that 

changes will have occurred between the start of the study investigation and the 

preparation of this report, but quite likely. As such, certain observations and 

conclusions presented herein may be less/more relevant than when initially posed' 

Finally, at the risk of being trite, as in any evaluative effort it seems lhal "everything thot 

con be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cqnnot necessarily be 

counted." And such was the challenge in this effort, the impacts of which are that some 

accomplishments which were truly notable, e.g. the bringing together of service 

agencies and individuals to work on a common cause, did not lend themselves to ready 

measurement even though intuitively we are well aware of the importance of this 

accomplishment and even though we are well aware that without this accomplishment 

other efforts would have been at best less successful. 

Notwithstanding the collective import of these limitations the analyses undertaken and 

the observations made throughout this report, are germane, realistic and supportable' 

(-ON-fhX-l' ¡\ND B'\(,KGROUNI) 

As articulated in the terms of reference for this assignment, this is not an analysis of 

homelessness, but rather an evaluation of a homelessness strategy and the relative successes 

achieved in implementing that strategy. That being said it is important to understand the 

context of the homelessness challenge and the circumstances in which the strategy was 

developed. 

2.7 Flomelessness 

There are numerous definitions of homelessnessT; and while there appears to be no 

commonly accepted definition amongst the various agencies and authorities interested in 

and/or charged with the responsibility to address homelessness, from the layman's perspective 

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the majority of the most commonly accepted definitions are variations on a common theme. 

Broadly speaking homelessness is viewed as a demographics phenomena or characteristic which 

includes those people who are without a regular house or dwelling because they cannot afford, 

or are otherwise unable to maintain regular, safe, and adequate housing, or lack fixed, regular, 

and adequate nighttime residence. More broadly, homelessness refers to: ",,. those who ore 

"visible" on the streets or staying in shelters; ... those who live in housing that is unsafe, 

unsuitoble, over-crowded, illegol, temporary, transitional; ond/or those at imminent risk of 

losing their housing" t.to 

Homelessness is not a recent phenomenon, but in fact has been a noticeable 

characteristic of society for several centuries, and arguably its roots go back significantly further. 

Many of us assoc¡ate homelessness with the early history of England, the peasant revolts and 

especially the 18OO's of Dickens' London. ln North America we think of homelessness in the 

context of the 1,930's and the distressing images of transient single men jumping trains or 

huddled in doorways. And while these perceptions are not inaccurate, they are inadequate to a 

full understanding of current circumstances. Today homelessness cuts a much broader swath 

across society enveloping not just single transient men, but increasingly seniors, women, 

children and young families." 

The root causes of homelessness are many and varied. They vary case by case and may 

include such considerations as: unemployment and an absence of opportunities (economic 

malaise); lack of affordable housing; mental health issues; disability; substance abuse; domestic 

violence; relationship breakdown; prison release and re-entry into society; natural disaster; and 

forced eviction; to name but a few.12 

Homelessness itself is not just about an absence of safe and secure shelter, but carries 

with it a multiplicity of additional inherent disadvantages including but not limited to: 

8 Demographic categorizatlon can be applied to any kind of dynamic human population that changes over time or 

space. lt refers to the specific characteristics of selected populations and normally encompasses the size, structure 

and distribution of these populations, and the spatial and/or temporal changes in them overtime. 

s lt is important to point out that the "invisible" component of the homelessness challenge is significant and real: " /t 

is estimated that more than 80% of Conødo's homeless are improperly housed or on the verge of eviction' Mony are 

sleepíng in temporary 

ond vehÌcles, ond other ploces where we don't see them." Homelessness: Demoeraphv & Characteristics of 

Homelessness, http://www.homelesshub.ca. Power, Asetha (2008) Homeless Hub' 

10 Health and Homelessness, The Homeless Coalition of Windsor-Essex County, January 2007. 

ttiAb*t or*i*r"rm uurt of shelters across Conqdo is o child. Women ore more vulneroble to becoming homeless 

os they generally eorn less thon men ond ore more often victims of fomily violence. Newcomers to the rental housing 

morket - especially young people, immigrants and refugees - ore often required to rent housÌng thot they connot 

offord ønd ore one pøycheck owoy from eviction. Mony seniors face evict¡on due to fixed incomes ond increosed rents 

ond toxes. Mony homeless youth ore living in shelters or bunking with fríends os they ore fleeing abusive situotions. 

The workìng poor, often single porents with young children, live in crowded housing os they ore unoble to offord a 

decent place to live while feeding ond clothing their children." Homelessness: Demosraohv & Characteristics of 

Homelessness, http://www.homelesshub.ca. Power, Asetha (2008) Homeless Hub' 

study on homelessness in Canada, though somewhat dated (2001), provides some valid insight into current 

circumstances suggesting the root causes for homelessness are: increasing poverty; decreases in the number of low 

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income housing units; and a deinstitutionalizing of the mentally ill. Homelessness ln Canada' Rudy Pohl , Nov.2001-. 

see also: 

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discrimination; increased risk of suffering from violence and abuse; loss of social 

networks/connection; and reduced access to many mainstream services and programs. 

2.2 Vernon and the Norrh Okanagan 

The absence of a universal definition of homelessness and the lack of a comprehensive 

census of this demographic cohort requires at best the use of proxies and perceptions to gain an 

appreciation of the magnitude of the general problem in Vernon and the North Okanagan region 

at the time of the strategic planning exercise." ln that regard, we know from anecdotal 

evidence that the numbers of "users or clients" and the apparent level of demand for 

traditional homelessness services (URM and JHS by way of example) were increasing in 2007.14 

Further, on a perceptual basis the visible numbers of "people on the street" were decidedly 

more than the community had witnessed in the past.'s Concurrent with this there seemed to be 

greater funding possibilities opening up at both the Provincial and Federal levels, evidence of 

which by way of example was the S35,OO0 in funding made available by Services Canada to 

undertake a Homelessness Strategic Planning Exercise and the Province of British Columbia's 

interest in supporting additional planning/action in respect of affordable housing. 

On another level in 2OO7 Vernon and the North Okanagan were still being challenged by 

the depth and breadth of the global financial crisis though some positive economic activities 

were underway and the news of upcoming initiatives was generally positive: Vernon Jubilee 

Hospital Expansion; Sparkling Hill Resort and Spa; Silver Star Ski Resort Expansion; and the 2010 

Olympic Games. New business incorporations were up; bankruptcies were down; though 

unemployment was markedly up. ln respect of social development there was a growing 

dependency on the social safety net (versus the Province of British Columbia) though the 

percentage of income assistance recipients had shown a continuing decline since 2001'6; a 

tt Certainly a number of jurisdictions have endeavored to accurately measure the magnitude of homelessness (as 

they uniquely define the concept). This is not an inexpensive exercise and the outputs are at best limited' Vancouver 

for example has undertaken three separate estimates including an attempt to measure the hidden homeless which at 

best remains a guess, albeit an educated one. Results Of The Pilot Studv To Estimate The Size Of The Hidden 

Homeless population ln Metro Vancouver, May 2009, Margaret Eberle, Deborah Kraus, Luba Serge, Mustel Research. 

There is nonetheless some value in the exercise in that the numbers are shown to be increasing and assuming they 

broadly capture the correct cohort then we can reasonably assert that the problem is becoming more acute, though 

neither the specific problem nor individual remedial efforts can be fairly assessed. ln the North Okanagan the COOL 

team has conducted a census of camps twice a year since 2009 and while this number seems to have drifted 

downward this is not necessarily indicative that the problem is goinB away but rather it is likely changing. 

to " Vernon hos ølwoys hod o homeless problem..n problem thot reolly started to grow in the eorly nineties and 

øccelerated ofter thot...." But there was also a spark that ignited a more concerted commitment within the 

community and amongst the various agencies to come together in a joint effort to address the challenge. That spark 

was ,'o very public concern for the soÍety of cìt¡zens os the homeless populotion becøme more visible ønd more 

oggressive." Taken from an interview. 

tt ih"r" observations were collected pursuant to those interviews undertaken in the community during project 

investigations. They rely on the accuracy of individual "hindsight" and as such are subject to some level of 

uncertainty. Regardless inasmuch as each interyiewee consistently confirmed that it was their observation, 

experience and belief that the numbers of homeless in the community/region was on the rise at that time it is 

unlikely that the situation was otherwise. Further in the summer of 2OO7 the camp-out on the old Sigalet Property in 

downtown Vernon would certainly serve to affirm that at some level there was a growing number of homeless. 

16 Live Work And lnvest ln BC. Thompson-Okanagan Development Region, 2OOB BC Check-up, Published by the 

lnstitute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia. 

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higher than average elderly dependency ratio; a higher than average per capita measure of lone 

paient families; significantly lower than average income levels per family unit (568,731 vs 

580,511 (BC)); a lower level of mental health well-being within the community than the average 

for the Province; significantly greater alcohol consumption per capita; and a significantly higher 

youth at risk index.l7 

Despite the milieu of difficult socio-economic circumstances highlighted by an 

accelerating homelessness crisis in Vernon and the North Okanagan, in 2006-2007 there seemed 

to be little if any substantive cohesion/cooperation amongst the various agencies/authorities 

whose individual mandates specifically or broadly dealt with homelessness issues. This is not to 

say the services available were not effective. This is not to say that the services were even 

working at cross purposes for that matter; although the potential was there. Rather there 

seemed to be an absence of a common agreement as to what needed to be done; few working 

partnerships or common/multi-stakeholder initiatives; and, in some cases, a hesitancy to come 

together. That being said, there were some unifying initiatives underway, e'g' , the Social 

elánning Council's approach to the Province for funding pursuant to the BC Safe Streets and Safe 

School Program; and the city of Vernon's, community Futures' and the united way's 

commitment to supporting the ongoing work of the Committee (Partners for a Safe and Healthy 

Community subsequently renamed Partners in Action)' 

2.2.I Task Force on Flomelessness, Mental Illness and Addictions 

Plan 

it should be noted as a backdrop to the preparation of the 2007 Strategic 

North Okanasan), the Province 

of British Columbia had in June 2006 undertaken a number of regional forums on homelessness 

throughout British Columbia. These forums allowed "..'service providers, odvococy 

orgont¡zat¡ons ond opposition MLAs to communicate their concerns, ínterests ond understonding 

of the homelessness issue to the Provinciol Task Force." The forums were structured to serue a 

number of purposes not the least of which included a platform from which: (i) local partners 

could be engaged in identifying locally appropriate solutions to homelessness challenges; and (ii) 

local partners could initiate discussions and cultivate relationships to better coordinate and 

integrate local seruices.tt The outcome arising from these discussions included no doubt a 

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homelessness ond øffordoble housing. From North Voncouver to Fott st. John, community representat¡ves repeotedly 

identified common borriers to sustoiÁable housing. (1) Neor zero voconcy rotes for rental accommodation throughout 

B.c. medn that many residents, even those with jobs, ore unoble to occess housing; (2) Non-proÍit ogencies providing 

se,ice to the homeless are reaching burnout states, often due to o løck of occessible resources in the community for 

their clients; (3) Communities ond municipalities cønnot offord to address the tack oÍ aÍÍordoble housing on their own' 

Funding ogreements should acknowledge the shored respons¡bilìty oÍ the federøl government, provinciol government, 

ond munìcipol govemments; (4) A disproportionote number of Aboriginot people ond fomilies ore homeless; (5) There 

is o need for increased serv¡ces for people with mentol health ond/or oddictions issues; (6) There is o need for 

support¡ve housing to provide tenants with integrcted service delivery such os heolth core support, occupotionol 

training, counseliig ond other ossistonce; (7) There is o need for o contínuum of housing to help people tronsition from 

emergency shelters to supportive housìng to afiordable long-term housing; (8) There is o need Íor more ofiordoble 

rentol housing in oll communities; (9) Tie omount of the current shelter ollowonce Jor tncome Assistonce does not 

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greater awareness of the challenges of homelessness amongst agenc¡es, authorities and 

politicians at the Provincial and local levels; but perhaps most importantly, a greater array and 

availability of resources, funds and initiatives support¡ng homelessness programming' 

}ìI, I LT)I N(ì IIR I D(ìES: THE 2OO7 HON4E [-E,SSN T1SS S- I'II'\-f E,(ìì. 

FOI{ I-HE NT)II'|H OKANAGAN 

"The Homelessness Strategy for the North Okonagan wds establ¡shed to engãge 

various community committees, service providers, vorious government officials, 

local services and orgonîzations and concerned community members in creoting 

a plan toilored to the particulor needs and actions to end homelessness in the 

North Okanagan." 

Funded by Services Canada, Buildins Bridses: The 2007 Homelessness Strateev for the 

North Okanasan was prepared over the period September 2006 to March 2007' Championed 

¡v trr" social Planning counc¡l for the North okanagan it engaged and consulted with numerous 

stakeholders and service providers. lt recommended a variety of strategies in the areas of 

affordable housing, income and employment, and support services all broadly focused on the 

effort to end homelessness in the North Okanagan. 

The project was guided by a steering committee and the inputs from the Action 

Network on Poverty and Homelessness as well as the Partners For A Safe And Healthy 

Community. The Steering Committee consisted of the following individuals: 

Ms. Barb Lévesque, 

Mr. Terry Pakenham 

Ms. Marilyn Mardiros 

Ms. Debra Bob 

Mr. Jake Freeman 

John Howard SocietY 

Community Policing Unit, 

University of British Columbia Okanagan 

North Okanagan Employment Enhancement Society 

(NOEES) 

Village Views newsletter 

help reduce the NtMBy syndrome; (7L) Communities need to oddress the lock of occess to tronsportation between 

work, services ond shelter for the homeless." 

Local Government Forums On Homelessness, 

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The four guiding principles (core principles) prescribed within the Strategy included: (1) 

understanding; (2) respect; (3) inclusivity; and (a) awareness. Other key elements of the 

Strategic Plan included the following: 

Visionls: ,' The North Okanagon vision consists of a community where there are 

sufficient emergency services such os shelter ond Íood; sufficient supportive, tronsitionol 

and low cost housing units; sulficient support services in place for those needing help 

before or after they are homeless; and occessible income øssístonce models for fomilies 

ønd individuols in need." 

pursuant to stakeholder interviews, focus group discussions and strategy sessions a 

number of implementation recommendations were drafted'to 

RECOMMENDATIONS: 

Eme rgency SuPPort Seruices: 

Shelter ønd Transitional Housina - there is o need for ø permonent women's shelter, on 

expons¡on of the men's shelter ot Howard House, and stabilization of funding for the 

downtown shelter run by the Friendship Centre and housed by Sølvøtion Army. ln 

addition, service providers see the need for tronsitionol housing to be integrated into 

shelter services. 

Drop ln proqrom - it is importont thqt the homeless populotion have somewhere to go 

during the doy for access to toilets, showers, laundry ond telephones. 

Downtown Health Centre - Addictions counseling should be occessible in the downtown 

core. Agoin, the heotth centre should be onother gateway for someone who is homeless 

to access permanent housing and support programs' 

Supported and Permonent Housing: 

Supported Hous¡na for People with Addictions/Mental Health- recommendotions were 

mode for OAlVtp and/or WET housing (tow borrier housing for individuals octively using) 

and other types of supportive housing' 

Housina Outreach Worker - similor to the Judy Groves model where øn outreoch worker 

can connect himetess people with income assistonce support and housing' In oddition, 

this worker con assist tenonts ond londlords to work out disputes, thereby preventing 

homelessness. 

tt Whil" within the document the stated vision is as described, throughout the text there is reference to a broad goal 

or aspiration of ,.ending homelessness" and another of "reducing homelessness"; which beyond the matter of 

confusing at least one of which (eliminating homelessness) conflicts with the stated vision' 

,o Notabìy absent from this list was a recommendation for greater integration/cooperat¡on amongst the various 

service agencies implying that a more cohesive effort was already in place, i.e. participation in the strategic planning 

exercise or that it was inherent within the strategy recommendations, i.e. identification of challenges/champions. 

This is an important observation in that many of the service providers who were interviewed pursuantto this project 

¡nvestigation noted as one of the Strategy's more significant successes was that it build greater cooperation within 

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Land Trust and Housinq Authoritv - A community tand trust is needed to preserve 

port¡ons of lond to Ã *"¿ *trly for the construction of offordable housing; in 

particular, bachelor units, supported living for the hard to house ond fomily dwellings' 

The creation of an umbrelta housing outhority could be used to keep on inventory of oll 

affordoble housing, as well as ensure that the housing needs in our community ore met' 

lncome and EmPloYment: 

: There is o need for the distribut¡on of o 

homelessness protocol for ott front line workers to enable one-day accommodatîon (a 

client centered approach) to homeless individuots in need of income ossistonce' 

Emplovment Proorams and childcore -The client needs to be housed first ond have theír 

basicneedsmet'tf*"-o,"obl"tofundanintegrotedmenuofservicesthatresultsin 

housing, more clients wit! be oble to use these resources' Lack of affordable childcare 

was idàntified os a borrier for accessing programs ond pursuing employment. 

CommunitY Aworeness And SuPPort 

Hometessness website ' iàbase ' there needs to be o centrol locotion for service 

providersondT^*ityêmberstoaccessinformationoboutcurrenthomelessness 

serv¡ces, ongoing pro¡ecis ond updates, information guides, ds well os cleor mondates, 

processes ond location for service providers' 

t Homelessness - lt is recommended thøt the 

Action Network for Poverty ond Ho^"tur*u ond the Portners for a sofe ond Health 

community ,oni¡nu" to educate the community on the issues and solutions. 

Beyond these core recommendations the strategy also outlined a process for 

,,continued implementation"2l that would broadly encompass ongoing committee work; 

community forums; implementation and assessmenu and census and street walkabouts' 

Concurrent with this delineation of recommendations a matrix of programming; individual 

champions; milestones/timelines; and indicators of success was prepared. 

IllrPoR'l-E,D Plì(lclìtlss l'o D;\.rlr 

Few if any would even remotely question that the performance of the "organization" 

and the outcomes of the effort to manage the homelessness situation in Vernon and the North 

okanagan has been anything but a resounding success' lt has been, it is and it continues to be' 

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The intention of these additional suggestions appears to be mostly for the purpose of maìntaining momentum; 

tracking progress; and making ad¡ustments as required' For some reason or other these suggestions are not 

specifically articulated within the Sirategic Plan matrix of actions presented on pages 8 and 9 though they might be 

implied. 

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By way of example, considerable activity has been generated within the region relative to a 

majority of the recommendations initially posed in the Strategy. lnterestingly as noted in the 

strategy document a number of initiatives began and were realized before the strategy was 

even completed, e.g. women's shelter and 24 Hour wrap Around service.22: 

" Since the Homelessness Strotegy was odopted by the Portners in Action 

committee in March of 2007, the møiority of the recommendotions have been 

implemented. tn particulør, the opening of the Goteway shelter ond the 

provincial government's commitment to funding o voriety of outreach workers 

hos drømatically increased the non-profit sector's capacity to assist the 

homeless." 

Further progress of note, as identified in the 2007 Strategy: 

Drop-ln progrom - the lJpper Room Mission increosed their hours ond provided a ploce for 

the homeless populatíon to drop in for a coffee, mea! and use of a phone' As o result of 

the exponded hours, the demond soon outgrew the stoÍf¡ng ond resources ovoiloble. The 

lJpper Room Mission hos since revised their policies ond procedures and consulted with 

the community on woys to deliver this service' 

Downtown Heølth Centre - the Portners for a Safe and Healthy Community are providing 

support to lnterior Heolth on o community consultotion for o Primary Heolth Service 

downtown. tn odditíon, the low cost dentol clinic recently secured funding to ossíst in 

providing dentol services to marginalized people' 

Supported Housing lor peopte wÍth Addíctions/Mental Health - three local agencies were 

successfu! in securing funding from BC Housing in the October 2006 cøll for proposols' 

This means an inqeose in our supported housing stock for this harder to house group. 

Housing Outreach Worker - A Housing Outreoch worker come on board in June 2008. 

Alfordable Housing Strotegy - the City of Vernon ond Sociol Plonning Council secured 

S35,O0O to hire a consultant to focìlitote on Affordobte Housing Strotegy. The consultant 

witt work with the Affordobte Housing Committee of the Cíty of Vernon on policy 

recommendations that result in more affordabte housing projects. The consultant will 

also work with the Portners for a Sofe ond Heolthy Community to coordinate community 

efforts to address the issue. 

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answer to this question doesn't preclude the value nor importance of these successes it is important nonetheless to 

understand the causality between planning and performance. This matter is further discussed in the evaluation 

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Lønd Trust - the Portners lor a Sofe and Heatthy Community brought in the founder oÍ the 

cotgory Land Trust to speok on the lond trust concept. Sociol Plonning council has 

apptied for funding for stort up costs ond is currently working with community Futures to 

find chømpions to creote a land trust society in Vernon' 

Employment Programs ond Chítdcare 'The North Okanagan Child Care Centre opened The 

Junction Chitd Care Centre on April L6, 2007. Families wilt be occepted through o referral 

process with priority being given to pørents who need port-time child core to ottend 

treatment or pre-employment progroms' counseling, parenting groups' etc' 

Homelessness Wehsite/Dotabose - Social Plønning Counè¡t is hosting the website 

atwww.vernonhomelessness.co which contains informotion from this strotegy as well os 

the Vernon Survivol Guide (o brochure of services for homeless people) to be printed ond 

distributed by front line workers." 

lncreosed Community Aworeness obout Homelessness - the Action Network on Poverty ond 

Homelessness hos received funding from the united Way to continue its work in the 

community and to monitor the implementation of the homelessness strotegy' 

Since adoption and beyond those initiatives noted above'4, a number of Strategy 

recommendations and other initiatives have been pursued and measurable results recorded' An 

overview of some of these activities can be found on the Partners in Action website2s and 

specifically within quarterly and annual reports. A synopsis of relevant activities follows:26 The 

actions that were added to the strategy after 2OO7 are shaded to indicate that these were not 

part of the initial plan. (" As with most plans, there needs to be some flexibility to respond to 

emerging issues and oppoftunities." )' 

23 Soon after development it was determined by the Partners ln Action Comm¡ttee that the webs¡te 

www.vernonhomelessness.ca would not be maintained - and that it would be easier to host information on the social 

Planning Council's website rather than update/maintain another site' 

2a lncluding complementary efforts and or enhancements' 

2t http://www.socialplanning.ca/partners/index.html 

* Noï ;il of the identified efforts and results as found in the Quarterly and Annual Reports of the Partners in Action 

Committee relate specifically to the recommendations within the Strategic Plan inasmuch as the mandate for the 

partners in Action Comm¡ttee has a broader focus than homelessness. "The Homelessness Strotegy ¡s just one 

Ìnitiative thotfits underthe umbrello of the Committee (atthough it ís one of the main focuses/'" Underthe banner of 

,.Eliminate Homelessness" several initiatives are listed, some directly drawn from the Strategy and others which seem 

to have evolved logically over time and thus the connection back to the Strategic Plan ¡s pretty clear' However, there 

are other activ¡ties not listed under ,'Eliminating Homelessness" that do in fact have obvious and significant ¡mpacts 

on the broader homelessness challenge as defined within the Strategy's Vision: "the North Okonogon vision ¿onsists 

of o community where there ore sulficient emergency services such os shelter and food; sufÍicient supportive' 

tronsitionol ond low cost housing units; suflicient support services ín pløce for those needing help beÍore or ofter they 

ore homeless.,, These are included in the narrative and overall evaluative effort because ofthis connection, e'g' 

lncrease Number of safe Affordable Housing units, and lncreasing sense of safety Downtown' 


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LEADERS ACTIONS TAKEN INDICATORS OF SUCCESS MEASURAELE RESULTS 

Establish a 

women's shelter 

Stabilize/ 

expand existing 

shelter services 

Create a Safe DroP 

ln Program 

John Howard SocietY, 

Vernon Women's Centre, 


First Nations FriendshiP 

Centre, Vernon Transition 

House, 

CMHA, Salvation ArmY 

Upper Room Mission 


Neighbourhood Council 

By September 2008, the 

Gateway Shelter was 

established with 28 beds for 

men and women (13 for men 

and 15 for women). 

By Fall of 2008, BC Housing 

had established the 

Emergency Weather 

Response Program in Vernon. 

This allows for uP to 20 

additional emergencY shelter 

beds in winter. 

By Fall 2007 the UPPer Room 

Mission had exPanded their 

hours and mandate to include 

literacy and lifeskills 

programs. 

ln Spring of 2008, UPPer 

Room Mission joins a 

Neighbourhood Council to 

work with neighbouring 

businesses to address securitY 

issues. 

úTracking of successful 

placement of PeoPle in 

permanent housing 

and/or support 

programs. 

òTracking successful 

referrals bY staff to 

programs. 

f Outside of facilitY is free 

of drug activity. 

lseventy people have been placed in 

permanent housing from the Gateway Shelter 

since it opened; 29 were confirmed to still be 

housed after s¡x months (not all participants 

responded to the follow uP). 

'lSeventy-eight women and 250 men have 

been housed under the Housing Outreach 

Program; 130 were confirmed to still be 

housed after six months (not all participants 

responded to the follow uP). 

tNumerous guests of the Upper Room Mission 

have accessed their programs. Stats to be 

collected. 

lAs a result of increased RCMP presence and 

inter agency communication, there has been 

a decrease in crime related activity. 

4Neighbouring businesses and agencies have 

indicated they see an improvement in 

addressing issues of drug activity and 

Establish a 

Downtown Health 

Centre 

lnterior Health AuthoritY 


By Spring of 2008 a 

Downtown PrimarY Care 

Center is opened at the First 

lDecrease in emergencY 

room visits bY homeless 

lEvaluation of the Primary Care Center shows 

a decrease in emergencY room usage 

users of the centre. 

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Nations FriendshiP Centre. 

ITracking successful 

referrals by staff to 

programs. 

Conduct a census 

of homeless camps 

and provide 

outreach to 

homeless campers 

COOLTeam 

(frontline workers of nonprofit 

and government 

agencies; by-law officers) 

By Spring of 2OtO, the COOL 

Team had conducted a census 

on four occasions. CamPers 

were provided with '"TiPs for 

Staying Safe" and the Vernon 

Survival Guide. 

{Tracking number of 

homeless camps in 

Greater Vernon. 

lCensus shows a decrease in number of 

identified homeless camps in Greater Vernon: 

o Spring of 2009 - 28 

o Fall of 2009 - 11 

o Spring of 2010 - 8 

o Fall of 2010 - 7 

Create a protocol 

regarding the 

discharge from VJH 

of someone who is 

homeless 

lH - VJH Staff 

Agencies that Provide 

services to homeless 

population 

BY January 20L0, a Protocol 

and resource list was created 

and distributed to VJH staff 

and service providers. 

lTracking number of 

patients who are 

connected to communitY 

services before being 

discharged. 

lProcess still has to be formally evaluated. 

Gateway Shelter reports that the protocol has 

improved communication between VJH and 

frontline workers. 

MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS 

More local access 

to a range of 

detoxification 

servlces 

Create a Harm 

Reduction StrategY 

lnterior Health Authority 


North Okanagan Youth 

and Family Services, 

RCMP Safe Communit¡es 

Unit, Social Planning 

Council, lnterior Health, 

Upper Room Mission, 

Restorative Justice 

No action was taken on this 

initiative due to lack of 

funding opportunities. 

By Fall 2009, the communitY 

consultation process was 

completed and the harm 

reduction strategY created. 

lDecrease in emergencY 

room visits for detox. 

lDecrease in number of 

critical incidents in 

shelters. 

lTracking the 

implementation and 

evaluation of the 

strategy. 

IThis still remains an identified priority in the 

community but no action has taken place on 

the issue. 

* A community driven harm reduction strategy 

has been created and adoPted bY the 

Partners in Action Committee. 

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Same day lncome 

assistance/ 

Action Network on 

Poverty and 

Homelessness 

Ministry of EmPloYment 

and lncome Assistance 


Childcare SocietY 

By May 20O7, a MinistrY 

outreach worker Position was 

created. 

By April 2007, a Program with 

20 spaces had been 

developed targeting low 

llncrease in number of 

clients receiving same 

day service. 

lMonitor success rate 

after one year of peoPle 

remaining housed. 

Ilncrease in at risk 

parents accessing 

programs and services. 

l Frontline workers report that the income 

assistance outreach position is working 

incredibly well to connect their clients to the 

system quickly and efficiently; this is a 

requirement for securing permanent housing. 

Stats to be collected. 

120 new spaces created for high risk parents. 

Accessed on a case bY case basis. 


Strategy 


Trust and or/ 

Housing AuthoritY 


Committee - CitY of 



Partner in Action 

By January 2008, CitY Council 

unanimously suPPorted the 

Attainable Housing Strategy. 

Strategy includes: targets for 

housing stock; Policy 

recommendations for CitY of 

Vernon; community 

initiatives. 

By Fall 2007, the Land Trust 

Society was esta blished. 

By Spring 2010, Under One 

Roof was comPleted and 

individuals and families living 

in the units. 

tlncrease in housing 

stock. 

llncrease in rental 

vacancy rate (to 

between 2-4% 

vacancy). 

llncrease in affordable 

housing stock. 

llncrease in number of 

subsidized housing 

projects with non-Profit 

partners. 

ISixty-six new units are added to the 

affordable housing stock (does not include 

housing targeting seniors or people with 

developmental disabilities). 

lVacancy rate in Spring of 2010 is 5.6%. 

,LSix additional units to the affordable housing 

stock. 

lProvincial and national model for 

partnerships between private sector and nonprofit 

partners. 

CMHA provided 16 new units 

of supported housing for 

IDecrease in number of 

homeless in Vernon. 

l"Number of reported homeless camps has 

decreased over the last two years from 28 

in Spring of 2009 to 7 camps in Fall of 

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Mental Health and 

Addictions 

Housing Outreach 

Worker 

Create a 

Memo of 

Understanding 

(MOU)between BC 

Housing and CitY of 


John Howard SocietY 

BC Housing 


City of Vernon, BC 

Housing 

issues. 

John Howard SocietY received 

funding for 9 additional beds 

for men with addictions. The 

society also provided 8 new 

beds of off site Permanent 

housine. 

By April 2008 a Housing 

Outreach position was 

created. 

By January 2009, the CitY of 

Vernon had drafted an MOU 

to partner with BC Housing to 

build supported housing' 

BC Housing informs the CitY 

that funding is no longer 

available for MOU's. 

ISuccessful permanent 

housing for up to 50 

homeless 

I Province of BCfunds 

projects for suPPorted 

housing in Vernon 

ò Three projects of at least 

30 units each. 

2010. 

lThirty three new units/beds for people with 

mental health/addictions. 

lsince the program began, the Housing 

Outreach Worker has placed 328 people. 

After a six month follow up it was confirmed 

that 130 still remained housed (not all 

participants responded to the follow up). 

A draft MOU has been created by the City of 

Vernon. Once provincial funding becomes 

available the City of Vernon will pursue the 

MOU. 

Non Profit Housing 



Partnership 


Non-profit agencies with 

a housing mandate 

City of Vernon, BC 

Housing, Vernon and 

Distr¡ct CommunitY Land 

Trust, Habitat for 

Humanity, Kíndale 

Developmental 

By June of 2009, a consultant 

had met with the housing 

non-profits and created three 

business plans for suPPorted 

housing for women, Youth 

and families. 

By March of 2010, 4 families 

and 2 people with disabil¡t¡es 

move into the Under One 

Roof complex. 

I Business plans are in 

place and the 

community PrePared for 

when funding 

opportunities Present 

themselves with BC 

Housing. 

t Six affordable housing 

units added to the 

affordable housing stock. 

Networking between the agencies resulted in 

the development of the lJnder One Roof 

partnership. 

lh" Und", One Roof model was presented at 

The BC Non-Profit Housing Society as a best 

practices project. 

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Newspaper lnsert 


Community Futures, 

Vancouver Foundatíon, 

Members of Affordable 

Housing Committee, 

Morning Star NewsPaPer 

By November 2008, a four 

page insert on affordable 

housing was printed in the 

Morning Star newspaper. 

I Number of households 

who receive information, 

4 Over 30,000 homes received the newspaper 

insert with ínformation on affordable 

housing. 

Housing Forum 


City of Vernon Affordable 

Housing Committee 

Members 


secured funding to host a 

housing forum with 

information booths and 

speakers in conjunction with 

the Affordable Housing 

Comm¡ttee. The Housing 

forum was held on April 15th 

at the Schubert Centre. 

J' Tracking number of 

participants and their 

evaluation resPonses. 

$ Over 150 people took part in the forum; 

positive feedback in evaluation. 

More Public 

Awareness on 

lssue of Homelessness 


Action Network on 

Poverty and 

Homelessness 

During 2007 - 2010 there 

were numerous newspaper 

articles and radio coverage 

engaging the communitY in 

issues and solutions. 

lsupportive letters to 

editor. 

ðWider communitY 

engagement in solutions' 

INumerous editorials and letters to the Editor 

in Vernon Morning Star regarding 

homelessness 

IDVA and local businesses take part in action 

teams that address the issue of 

homelessness. 

¡ 2008 - 35 newspaper articles, 25 radio 

interviews and 10 television interviews on 

various action team strateg¡es. 

¡ 2009 - 20 newspaper articles, 10 radio 

interviews and 3 television interviews on 

various action team strategies. 

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Other performance measures in respect to targeted outcomes include the following: 

Satistics ofPeople Housed -Joho 

Howard Socieq/' 

€onfirmed 

to still 

be housed after 6 

Howard House - Housing Outreach 

The Gateway Shelter and the Housing Outreach Program are both managed by the John Howard 

Society. The agency tracks the number of people who have successfully secured housing from these 

programs. Many people who are homeless have challenges (such as an addiction/mental health 

issue) that can damage relationships with landlords. A six month follow-up is conducted to see if 

the person has maintained housing. This can be a difficult statistic to capture as not everyone 

responds to the follow up. lt also does not reflect people who may have moved but are still housed' 

Bosed on limited number of responses. 

Census of Homeless CenPs - 

COOL Team" 

Sprine 2009 Fall 2009 Sprins 2010 Fall 2010 

Number of Camps 28 1L 8 7 

The COOL Team is multidisciplinary team made up of frontline workers and by-law officers. On a 

designated day, groups of 4 are each given a map of a different sect¡on of the city to search each 

area for current homeless camps. Groups have care packages ready to hand out to campers that 

include food, water, first aid products and a list of services. The package also contains information 

on how to keep camps clean and safe (both for campers and the wider community)' The goals of 

the census are to provide: 

o Outreach to campers so they know about services available to them 

o Data on the number of homeless camps in our commun¡ty 

Camps were counted if they were considered active with evidence of people currently living in the 

area. ln the Fall of 2010, the COOL team also identified two areas in town where people are living in 

vehicles as opposed to in tents/sleeping bags and included this in the census. 

t7 lnformation provided by Ms. Annette Sharkey, Social Planning Council ofthe North Okanagan. 

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Emergency Food Statistics 

Orsanization Tareet Grouo 2007 2010 

The Salvation 

Army Food 

Bank 

lndividuals and Families 

lncrease across the board 

with Singles, Single Parent 

Families, Room Mates 

Using the 2010 proxy: 31% 

ofthe recipients are 

children 

Approximately 25% of the 

households are NEW to 

our food bank. 

Varies widely 

but on average 

20 people per 

day in Vernon 

(highest 119 

people/day). 

An additional 12%more 

households in 2010 than in 2009; 

and 42% more than the same time 

period in 2008 - only 2 years ago. 

An increase of over 450 new 

households who have come for 

assistance in the past 2 Years 

Upper Room 

Mission 

Traditionally target adults 

who are homeless or 

dealing with addiction 

tssues 

Expanded clientele: youth, 

families and seniors. 

Can give meals 

for up to 60 

people at a 

time. lf demand 

increases it can 

be met with 

two rounds 

6000 meals per month 

350 people accessing services 

Family Resource 

Centre 

Families 

N/A 

Access emergency fund once a 

month (Provide gift certificates of 

S25, S50, $zs or $100) 

Provide 70-75 hamPers each 

Christmas 

Junction Youth 

Centre 

Youth 

N/A 

40 to 60 youth a month 

320 meals service each month 

Howard House 

Men who are homeless or 

at risk of homelessness 

N/A 

150 meals per day 

25 bagged meals per day 

Gateway 

Men and women who are 

homeless or at risk of 

homelessness 

Not in 

Operation 

25 bagged meals per daY to 

homeless men and women. (other 

meals are subcontracted to the 

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Affordable Housing Inventorf ' 

Number of Units 2007 2008 2009 2010 

New Units with Developed 


New Units with Fundine Secured 

New Units in Operation 

Current Units in Operation 

42 93 77 0 

42 58 6 0 

0 L6 42 8 

322 338 380 388 

+TOTAL NUMBER OF UN|TSA 

322 338 380 388 

Not-F, Do"t ,ot ¡*lude un¡ts torget¡ng seniors or people with developmentol disobilities- 

The term evaluation connotes a number of interpretations. For our purposes here we 

refer to the term evaluation as the systematic collection and interpretation of evidence that 

leads to a judgment or opinion as to the apparent value of an effort with a view to action.3o 

Logically then a good evaluation is one that has the following attributes: it is valid (it actually 

tests what it sets out to test); reliable (the analysis is based on consistent application); practical 

(it is relevant given the subject and the information available); fair (it is objective and balanced); 

and useful (of value to the client). 

As discerned through interviews, a review of pertinent documents and reports, and as 

noted above the observed outputs of the exercise: Building Bridses: 2007 Homelessness 

Stratesvforthe North Okanasan are significant and diverse; and realtangible benefits are being 

realized within Vernon and the North Okanagan as a consequence of the exercise. But in the 

rigor of a formal evaluation how exactly do they stack up and what are the implications to future 

planning." 

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lnformation provided by Ms. Annette Sharkey, Social Planning Council ofthe North Okanagan' 

to Thi, d"finition has been taken from the following document: Need, Concept And Characteristics Of Evaluation' Dr. 

M.C. Sharma, Sh. Kuldeep Agarwal, Dr. S. Nagpal, Dr. S.C. Jain, Dr. Mahesh C. Sharma, Prof. R.N. Mehrotra, Dr. M'C' 

Sharma, Ms. Neera Singh, 16-Oct-2008 www.egyankosh.ac.tn. 

3t lt is always easy to be critical in hindsight. However, the intention here is not to diminish in any way the significant 

positiveimpactsthathaveaccruedasaconsequenceofthestrategicplanningexerciseanditsimplementation. These 

are duly acknowledged and irrefutable. Rather the intent here is to identify weaknesses in the process and outcomes 

so as to correct/ameliorate them in future efforts; and to celebrate and highlight the successes of the effort so as to 

build on these strengths and best practices in the future. 

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Of course there are numerous ways in which an evaluation can be undertaken. The 

challenge is to choose the approach that is the most appropriate to the situation and relevant to 

the purpose. ln the matter of evaluating Buildine Bridges: 2007 Homelessness Strateev for the 

North Okanagan, given the prerequisites for a good evaluation, the approach chosen will need 

to encompass some understanding of the initial objective and focus of efforts; the scope and 

character of programming; a defínition and appreciation of those critical determinants of 

success and an objective and consistent assessment of efforts thereto; and valid and useful 

insights into future planning. For our purposes here this means as a first step in the proposed 

evaluative process, looking at Building Bridges: 2007 Homelessness Strategv for the North 

Okanasan from the perspective of the principles and context of strategic planning (i,e. is the 

foundation for "eliminating homelessness" well structured, relevant, realistic, focused and 

consistent); and then reviewing actual performance (i.e. what activities and results accrued as a 

consequence of the strategic plan and how effectively and meaningfully did they contribute to 

eliminating homelessness in the North Okanagan). 

s.1. Strategic Planning 

Strategic planning in and of itself is quite a simple process (see chart below). lt is about 

understanding where you are; where you want to be; and how to get there. 

CHART: STRATEGIC PIANNING 

Stakeholder lnputs 

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Enabling Environment 

Environmental Scan 

Where Aow 

aY¿ 

todag. 

SWOT 

A 

Vision 

Development Principles 

Monitoring and 

Evaluat¡on ST and LT 

Measurcs 

+ 

Mission 

Goals 

lmplementat¡on 

:'.> 

Objectíves 

Work Plans 

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Good strategic planning is necessarily clear and well focused. Further it is: realistic (both in 

terms of current circumstances and expectations); balanced (cognizant that there are finite 

resources in terms of operational, human and financial resources); manageable; flexible (allowing 

for on the go modifications and changes); and prescriptive (articulates clear systems of 

accou nta bility). 

As an evaluation technique or proxy a review of the strategic planning effort works from 

the axiom that if you don't know where you are to begin with and/or you don't know where you 

are going to, any road or strategy will get you there. 

Observations on the Strategic Plarrning Exercise And PIân 

"A properly constructed strategic pløn ... delivers o set of defined initistives thot 

ochieve a desired set of ... goals. The planning process involves o definition of 

these ... goals, an assessment of the resources ovailable for meeting these gools, 

the definition of specific plons (octivities or actions) that ore designed to achieve 

each goal, and a structure or process by which goøls can best be realized' A 

properly focused strotegic plon usuolly incorporotes o ronkíng exercise thot 

identifies the highest priority initiatives ønd o system of meosurement ond 

review to ensure the process is effective." 

Clearly the challenge of eliminating homelessness is not an easy one. Thus logically, a 

proper plan is essential if the effort to eliminate homelessness is to be adequately focused and 

appropriately positioned to maximize impact. ln this regard the document: Buildine Bridees: 2007 

Homelessness Strategv for the North Okanagan is well researched, inclusive, credible and relevant 

- there is clear evidence of a substantive effort to spell out the circumstances in which the issues 

of homelessness permeate the community; the depth, scope and very personal perspective of 

homelessness; and the foundations from which remediation and amelioration can be positively 

premised. Notable observations include the following: 

1. Significant research and stakeholder engagement ensured that the initial foundation/pillar 

(i.e. where we are) was understood. This articulation included a substantive discussion on 

the apparent needs for selected programming (gap analysis). Thus the basis for preparing a 

strategy to "eliminate homelessness" was well positioned for moving forward. 

Z. The plan included a series of well articulated principles (organizational culture) to guide 

program implementation. 

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3. The overarching vision arising from the exercise (where we want to be) and subsequent 

discussion lacked clarity as on one hand the goal/vision was to "eliminate homelessness" 

(page 3) while on another the purpose of the Strategic Plan was to "reduce homelessness" 

(page S) and at another point it was asserted that the vision tonsists of ø community 

where there are sufficient emergency services such os shelter ond Íood; sufficient 


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supportive, trans¡t¡onal and low cost housing units; sufr¡c¡ent support services in place 

for those needing help before or after they are homeless; ond occessible income 

assistance models for families and individuals in need." ..perhaps to minimize the 

impacts of homelessness? ..(page L1), Thus from a strategic planning perspective the 

question of "where we want to be" seemed somewhat fuzzy and uncertain in the 

beginning. This resulted in the design and pursuit of some programming options that 

had the potential to conflict32 rather than complement. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

While there may be an inherent logic in the discussions leading up to the preparation of 

the plan and implied in the plan itself moving from vision directly to actions, the 

absence of articulated goals and objectives leaves the outsider, and possibly some 

insiders, unable to understand the connection. ln other words with a vision to eliminate 

homelessness what is the logic of the downtown health centre33? ln instances where 

this implied logic is flawed subsequent programming, services and initiatives might not 

be as complementary as they could be on the one hand to possibly counterproductive 

on the other, 

Within the context of the Strategic Plan it is difficult to determine the relative 

prioritization of activities/efforts. By way of example we know that certain activ¡t¡es got 

underway before the plan was even completed but there is no substantiation as to how 

or why this happened and whether these efforts yielded the best value given the best 

use of time/resources.to This is not to question the value of these initiatives which are 

heralded by many as significant accomplishments of note. Rather the question is how 

or if they connect back to the plan. 

Many plans fail because they lack a call to action. This plan was anything but. lt is an 

extremely action oriented document with a very focused, results oriented approach (action 

teams). 

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t'There is an implied conflict in the attempt to eliminate homelessness if on one hand there are a series of actions on 

one hand seeking to provide shelters while a series of actions on the other hand seek to add to the numbers of low 

income housing units. 

tt The document in an analysis ofthe underlying aspects of homelessness does note that that there are three "root 

social determinants" of homelessness and perhaps the downtown health centre initiative is a response to one of 

these catalyzing factors but an absence of goals and objectives leaves the connection hanging. 

3a Through discussions with stakeholders we understand that the launch of the Strategic Plan coincided with the 

announcement of available funding programs and initiatives at the Provincial and Federal levels and as such some 

initiatives were fast tracked. And certainly the community benefitted from these new initiatives. But the larger 

question is: how is this chicken and egg situation accommodated in the strategic plan? Some interviewees suggested 

thal "the plon wos following not leading..le hod íssues ond we olreody knew what needed to be done". The answer 

to this question is important for several reasons. ln the single matter of pursuing funding for various initiatives 

(supply driven), it appears thatthe effort was not driven to eliminate homelessness but ratherto bring more money 

into the region that might serve to ameliorate some aspect of the homelessness challenge. From the vision and in the 

absence of goals/objectives we would expect the pursuit of initiatives that eliminate homelessness would have been 

pre-eminent. This is not to say this pursuit of funding or pursuit of efforts to moderate the impacts of homelessness 

isn't a worthwhile or important activity to pursue but that it isn't adequately recognized and accommodated for in 

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7. 

8. 

The assignment of responsibilities (accountability) to individuals and individual agencies 

is especially well thought-out. The Partners in Action team approach to challenges is an 

especia I ly effective format. 

The plan included broad recommendations in respect to regular monitoring and the 

evaluation of progress though these processes themselves were not formalized in the 

plan, as in when/how is implementation progress reported and how might this regular 

monitoring and assessment translate into action/revised action. This is not to say 

reporting didn't take place, e.g. via action teams, but the connection to the strategic 

plan wasn't clear and neither was the connection back to the vision. 

5.2 

P erformance Evaluation" 

"One of the greot mìstakes in evaluotions rs to iudge policies and progroms by 

their intentions rather thøn their results" 

ln terms of measuring performance, a meaningful evaluation of the 2007 Homelessness 

Strategy does not lend itself to a singular, straightforward approach. By way of explanation, 

performance is usually best evaluated/measured against pre-defined targets, which in turn are 

logically derived from well articulated goals and objectives. ldeally these targets (usually 

developed from a baseline of data representing what is and extrapolated to what we would like 

it to be) and the activities (action plans) undertaken to achieve them are measurable or 

quantifiable. This does not mean that the activity or even the target must be quantitative (e.9. 

L0% decrease in the numbers of homeless from 1,200 to 1,000) but it must be measurable and 

meaningful (e.g. we want to improve shelter services to the homeless and that improvement is 

represented by some proxy such as an increase in the number of shelter beds made available 

(we want to provide an additional 1.00) and their usage lfromT5%to95% capacity usage)). 

Of course because some targets and some activities might not be readily measurable, or 

even in the absence of a base line and post activity measurement, this is not to say no 

performance occurs or there is no progress towards the vision. lt simply means that progress 

lacks a clear definition. This seems to be a challenge to the task at hand. As such we have 

chosen to utilize a combination of three approaches to measure, or perhaps more accurately 

assess performance. These approaches include the following: (1) a review of efforts relative to 

tt To ensure there is a common understanding of the use and application of the term "performance evaluation" 

within this ass¡gnment, four critical terms require specific agreement/definition: (1) oerformance - the degree to 

which an activity or intervention and/or a partner/agency/authority operates according to specific 

criteria/standard/guidelines or achieves results in accordance with stated plans; (2) performance indicator - a 

quantitat¡ve or qualitative variable that allows the verification of changes produced by an activity or intervention 

relative to what was planned; (3) benchmark - a reference point or standard against which progress or achievements 

can be assessed; (4) performance measurement - a system for assessing the performance of activities or 

interventions, partnerships or policy reforms relative to what was planned, in terms of the achievement of outputs 

and outcomes. Performance measurement relies upon the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of data 

for performance indicators. 

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the organization's core principles3s; (2) a review of "defined" outputs/outcomes and impacts 

(RBM); and (3) a contrasting of implementation efforts with best practice assessments from other 

jurisdictions. A brief explanation of each proposed performance measure with subsequent 

comments and observations follows. 

s.2.1, Core Principles 

An organization's core principles are a reflection or articulation of the beliefs and ideas 

about what kinds of goals and act¡vities members of an organization should pursue and the 

appropriate kinds or standards of behavior the organization and its members should use to 

achieve these goals. lt is the culture of the organization that determines how and why selected 

activities are conceived and how and why they are implemented as they are' 

A review of the 

and the activities and actions arising pursuant thereto would suggest the following development 

and implementation principles apply or are intended to apply: 

inclusive 

engaged/participative 

awareness 

collaborative 

public support 

equitable 

u ndersta ndi ng/responsive 

open and transparent 

respect 

How well the actions and activities undertaken pursuant to the 2007 Homelessness Strategy 

conform to these principles is a valid indicator of performance in that there is an obvious and 

arguably significant correlation between the degree of adherence to these principles and how 

effective efforts have been. By way of example, without adequate collaboration the design and 

delivery of programs/services with a multi-dimensional aspect will undoubtedly not fully 

maximize their potential. However, it should be pointed out that while this organizational 

culture is an important determinant of success we cannot measure exactly how impoftant it is. 

Observations on Performance RE:Core Principles 

Beyond observation a series of stakeholder (clients, representatives of service 

agencies/authorities) interviews were undertaken during the course of the investigations. Many 

of these interviews provided relevant impressions, thoughts and opinions on the governance 

components inherent within the planning process and implementation efforts. Relative to 

organizational behavior or culture some of the more interesting perspectives were as follows: 

RE: U nderstanding, Respectful, lncl usiveness and Awareness: 

"Homelessness is o community problem...ond it requires a community solution..." 

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defined as the specific collection of values and norms that are shared by people and groups in an organization and 

that control the way they interact with each other and with stakeholders outside the organization. 

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This was d very participative exercise... the round table/focus group discussions were a 

critical port of the engagement effort....everyone hod on opportunity to be heord and 

provide input ¡nto the process..... 

"social Planning took the leod...but we were oll octively involved'." 

"At first the business community just didn't want to come onboord...now they are our 

biggest supporters (Gotewoy Shelter debate)" 

"Our progromming engøged the client in the identificotion and delivery of efforts. We 

respond to their needs...we bring respect and integrity" 

"Educoting the community is still o huge chollenge..there ore still sectors that are not 

engaged ... but .. yes...tthink there is a good level of aworeness within the community ..." 

RE: Responsive, Collaborative, Equitable, Engaged, Public Support, Transparency: 

"Our progromming is much more responsive thon it was three yeors ogo ..'" 

'There are still gaps.,the foce of homelessness is changing.'." 

'lJntil this exercise began allthe ogencies were simply out doing their own thing...now 

there is collaborotion and cooperation on initiatives..we all reolized that we weren't øble 

to tockle the challenges alone..." 

"This plan gove oll of us the opportunity to create o common community vision...The plon 

is inspiring..." 

"ln the post there were silos...not anymore..." 

"The partner's opproach (collaborotive/cooperative effort) is truly responsible for the 

successes we have achieved ond is criticol to our successes in moving forward..." 

"Certainly the longer term homeless ore quite familiar with the services available..." 

"2009 - 20 newspoper articles, L0 radio interviews ond 3 television interviews on vorious 

action team strøtegies" 12009 Annual Report of Partners in Action Committee). 

The gist of these perceptions and insights suggests clearly that the fundamental 

principles inscribed and implied within the strategic plan are reflected in its implementation. 

lmportantly this is true for all of the agencies and authorities involved in the process regardless 

of their role in that process, be it from a supportive or regulatory/enforcement perspective. 

These accomplishments are not without substantial merit. Community acceptance; 

coordinated/collaborative efforts; client focused and responsive, accessible and transparent 

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programming; are collectively substantial indicators of successful performance if any positive 

effort to eliminate homelessness is to be realized. 

5.2.2 Outputs, Outcomes and Impacts 

ln the normal course of events the essential purpose of the exercise: Building Bridges: 

2007 Homelessness Stratesv for the North Okanasan is to design and undertake specific 

initiatives that will yield tangible outputs, outcomes and impacts that individually and 

collectively move the organization toward its vision. Each activity in turn would usually have 

attached a measurable performance indicator (SMART) from which progress or success could be 

accurately measured. These performance indicators would necessarily be premised on 

measuring some relevant output, outcome and impact accruing from or expected to accrue 

from the proposed activity as an essential sub-component of the broader visiontt. The 

assumption is a clear vision, a logical derivation of specific goals, objectives and actions with 

clear, relevant and measurable performance indicators. 

Within the document Buildine Bridges: 2007 Homelessness Strategv for the North 

Okanasan a number of initiatives and performance indicators are identified and associated with 

individual recommended initiatives, a synopsis of which is presented in the following table: 

Emergency Supp ort S err¡ices 

lnitÍotìve 

Women's Shelter 

Stabilizing/Expa nding existing 

Shelter services 

Drop ln Program 

lndicotors of success 

Reduction in turn-aways from service providers such as Transition House 

and Howard House. 

Successful placement of women in permanent housing and/or support 

orosrams. 

Reduction in turn-aways from shelter 

Tracking of successful placement of people in permanent housing 

and I o¡ suoDort oroerems.tt 

Outside of facility is free of drug activity. 

Tracking successful referrals by staff to programs such as Iiteracy, 

addictions counselins etc. 

37 Consider by way of example, if the vision in the community were to have a more educated populace and the goal 

were to have a hiþher graduation rate from high school; and the objective were to have a higher success rate in 

mathematics (88%) and the actÌvity proposed were to offer math tutoring to grade 12 students the performance 

measure might be 30 students enrolled in a new tutor¡ng program. ln this case the performance measure is 

measurable; there is a baseline to start from (this is a new program); and the activity and the performance indicator is 

a logical derivative of the broader vision. ln the literature well developed performance indicators utilize SMART 

characteristics: they are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time oriented. 

" I have bolded those indicators of success that could realistically and easily be measured whether by way of a 

definitive yes/no, a simple observation or a quantitative value. ln respect of those indicators preceded by or including 

the term "increase" or "decrease" as a primary qualifier: (1) there implies a start¡ng baseline must exist (which was 

not in the report); and (2) the implied but unanswerable "by how much" appears irrelevant, which is probably not 

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Downtown Health Centre 

Decrease in emergency room visits by homeless population 

Tracking successful referrals by staff to programs such as addictions 

counsel¡ng etc. 

Trackine successful referrals to shelters and transitional housing. 

Ment¿l Health And Addicdons 

lnit¡at¡ve 

More local access to a range 

of detoxification services 

Indicators oÍ success 

Decrease in emergency room visits for detox. 

Decrease in number of critical incidents in shelters. 

Tracking successful timely referrals by service providers. 

Initiotive 

Same day lncome 

assistance/Housing Outreach 

Worker 

Develop flexible childcare 

space with immediate access 

lndicøtors of success 

lncrease in number of clients receiving same day service. 

Monitor success rate after one year of people remaining housed. 

lncrease in at risk parents accessing programs and services 

Housing 

lnitiotíve 

Affordable Housing Strategy 

Community Land Trust and or/ 

Housing Authority 

Range of Supported Housing 

for people with Mental Health 

and Addictions 

lndicatorc of success 

lncrease in housing stock. 

lncrease in rental vacancy rate (to between 2 - 4 % vacancy)' 

Decrease in number of homeless in Vernon. 

lncrease in affordable housing stock. 

lncrease in number of subsidized housing projects w¡th nonprofit 

partners. 

Decrease in number of consecutive nights people stay in shelter. 

Successful permanent housing for up to 5o homeless. 

Community Awareness 

lnitiotive 

More Public Awareness on 

lssue of Homelessness 

Indicotors of success 

Supportive letters to editor. 

Wider community engagement ¡n solut¡ons (local politic¡ans, service 

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Observations on Performance RE:Outputs, Outcomes and Impacts 

As was detailed in Section 4 above (Reported Progress To Date), there is ample 

evidence (outputs, outcomes and impacts) to support the contention that substantive progress 

toward the organization's vision has been realized as a consequence of the Strategic Plan. ln 

this regard a number of specific accomplishments have been noted, some of which accrued 

during or shortly after the development of the Plan (Drop-ln Program, Downtown Health Centre, 

Supported Housing for People with Addictions/Mental Health, Housing Outreach Worker, 

Affordable Housing Strategy, Land Trust, Employment Programs and Childcare) while others 

have evolved over the tenure of its implementation. The following narrative and chart broadly 

summarizes these accomplishments: 

o The development and organization of the Gateway Shelter with the endorsement of at 

least three neighboring businesses. Related accomplishments include: (1) the Gateway 

Shelter and the Housing Outreach Program providing housing support to 398 individuals 

with 159 confirmed to still be housed after 6 months; and, (2) Gateway Shelter 

providing 25 bagged meals per day to homeless men and women (versus 0 in 2007); 

Howard House providing 150 meals per day and 25 bagged meals per day. 

¡ Linking of outreach workers with URM and additional funding secured for URM to 

enable it to provide more meals, and undertake necessary expansions. URM provides 

6000 meals per month and has 350 people accessing services and is currently expanding 

services for youth, families and seniors. 

¡ The preparation of non-profit supported housing business plans. 

o The development/ implementation of the Harm Reduction Strategy resulting in the 

organization of the COOL Team to facilitate greater cooperation between the by-laws 

Department (enforcement) and the social services outreach workers in respect of 

homeless camps. The development of a database system to monitor camps is itself an 

important step and the indication of a decrease in the number of homeless camps in the 

area from 28 in Spring of 2009 to 7 in Fall 2010 suggests, despite those reductions 

accounted for by seasonality, some progress has been achieved in the broader effort to 

reduce homelessness - or at least this form of homelessness. 

¡ The development of the lJnder One Roof partnership leading to six affordable housing 

units being added to the affordable housing stock. The Under One Rool model was 

presented at The BC Non-Profit Housing Society as a best practices project. Affordable 

housing ínventory has grown from322in20O7 to 388 in 2010 

o ln terms of community awareness: 2008 - 35 newspaper articles, 25 radio interviews 

and 10 television interviews on various action team strategies; and 2009 - 20 newspaper 

articles, 10 radio interviews and 3 television interviews on various action team 

strategies. Further approximately 55 organizations, institutions and businesses have 

participated in Partners action teams in 2008; approximately 70 organizations, 

institutions and businesses have participated in Partners action teams in 2009; and, 

approximately 80 organizations, institutions, community champions and businesses 

have participated in action teams in 2010. 

o Salvation Army Food Bank: An additional L2Yo more households were supported in 2010 

than in 2009; and 42% more than the same time period in 2008. An increase of over 

450 new households who have come for assistance in the past 2 years 

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¡ Family Resource centre Provide 70-75 hampers each Christmas, 

¡ Junction Youth Centre works with/supports 40 to 60 youth a month 320 meals serv¡ce 

each month 

EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES 

EstablÌsh a Permanent Shelter 

Create a Drop ln Program with Wrap Around Services 

Establish a Downtown Health Centre 

Conduct a census of homeless camps and provide outreach to homeless campers 

Create a orotocol resardins the discharse from VJH of someone who is homeless 





Successfully Com pleted 

MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS 

More local access to a ranse of detoxification services 

Create a Harm Reduction Strategy 

Not Completed 


INCOME/EMPLOYMENT 

Lobbv for an lncome Assistance Outreach Worker 

Create a Childcare Prosram for Parents at Risk 

Provide Access to Employment Services for People Who Are Homeless 


Successf ullv Completed 


HOUSING 

Lobbv for a Housins Outreach Worker 

Create an Affordable Housing Strategv 

Create a Land Trust Societv 

Build More Supported Housing and Treatment For People with Addictions/Mental 

Health 

Build More Affordable Housing for lndividuals and Families 

Create a Memo of Understanding (MOUI between BC Housing and City of Vernon 

Develoo Non Profit Housins Business Plans 

Establish Under One Roof Partnerships 

Distr¡bute an Affordable Housins lnformation lnsert throush the Morning tar 

Host a Housing Forum 




Some Success 

Some Success 

Some Success 



Successfully completed 


COMMUNITY AWARENESS 

Work with local media to hiehlieht homelessness issues and recommended actions 

Host events and activities durinE Homelessness Action Week 

Oneoing 

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Anecdotally we know as well that pursuant to the quarterly and annual reports prepared 

by the Partners in Action Committee that certain progress and/or accomplishments have been 

reported. We also know that once a Partners in Action initiative has been achieved (successfully 

completed) the Action Team is disbanded and thus success has been deemed to have resulted. 

ln this case we know that various Actions Teams have in fact been disbanded (e.g, Land Trust, 

Gateway Shelter, URM Support, Under One Roof ) and thus in these cases we can assume 

confidently that some level of success was achieved though the actual measure of that success 

and the apparent magnitude or context of that success might not be measurable in terms of the 

contribution of the effort to the organizational vision. 

For some others, there are clearly measurable outcomes or indicators attached to the 

actions and thus from this perspective we know the following: 

lndicator 

Tracking of successful placement of people in permanent housing 

a nd/or support programs. 

Reported Actual Performance 

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Yes, Howard House 

Tracking successful referrals to shelters and transitional housing. Yes, System is working as house is 

at caoacitv each evenine. 

Tracking successful referrals by staff to programs such as addictions 

Yes 

counseline etc. 

Monitor success rate after one year of people remaining housed. Yes, Howard House every 6 

months 

lncrease in rentalvacancv rate (to between 2-4Yo vacancv). 5.6%in Sprine 2010 

But again there appears to be a disconnect between some of the performance measures 

specified and the contribution of the activity to the vision, i.e. "yes" there is a monitoring of the 

success rate after one year of people remaining housed, but how does this presence or 

alternatively absence of monitoring impact on the broader effort to achieve the vision? 

On another level, implementation accomplishments (outputs, outcomes, impacts) 

arising from Strategic Plan recommendations can be assessed from the perspective of 

effectiveness. ln that regard there are two perspectives from which effectiveness can be 

evaluated. On the one hand, most obviously effectiveness is reflected in the aggregate impacts 

of programming to date, i.e. actual accomplishments as measured by prescribed indicators of 

success. On the other, and conceivably from an organizational perspective the more important 

of the two, effectiveness can be measured in terms of the consistency of impacts with the 

original expected outcomes. ln the exercise at hand, consistency in turn is a reflection of the 

adequacy of local capacities to deliver on an ongoing basis focused programming to achieve 

positive outcomes. Clearly in the case of the gateway Shelter, the additions to URM and the 

expansion of other programming capacities, the Strategic Plan has accomplished what it set out 

to do. 

Thus with this breadth of information both quantitative and anecdotal we can assert 

that some notable accomplishments are being realized and there has been some definitive 

progress achieved. However, there are several cautionary notes in this assessment. Given the 

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absence of a starting baseline of data in which performance targets can be ascribed or attached 

and given a general absence of SMART indicators it is quite difficult to accurately measure and 

assess exactly how much and what kind of overall progress is being achieved. Thus for example 

in the initiative categorized as "affordable housing" the performance indicator is "increase in 

housing stock." There is no specificity (affordable housing? low income housing? attainable 

housing?); no time frame (by fall 2008? Or spring 2009?); there is no starting baseline from 

which subsequent measures can be taken (we now have X number of affordable housing units 

and we want to achieve X plus 5) ; and there is no exact measure of success (clarification of 

"increase" as in is plus 1 a success or is plus 5 and if so are these successes equal in 

value/impact?). 

Of course there are also instances where, regardless of the presence/absence of an 

adequate method of measurement, certain ant¡cipated or planned outputs, outcomes or 

impacts were just not realized (e.g. the organization of a local detox centre) or certain 

recommendations may not have been pursued. Unless otherwise amended or eliminated as 

important strategic directions/initiatives, the absence of efforts to pursue these 

recommendations and/or the absence of success in achieving these aspirations would suggest 

some gaps or shortfalls in performance though the apparent impact of these shortfalls relative 

to the broader task of eliminating homelessness is again indeterminate. 

ln summary, utilizing a more traditionalapproach to evaluation is difficult at best in this 

circumstance because of an absence of readily measurable and relevant performance indicators. 

This is not to say however that numerous accomplishments were not achieved; in fact the 

disappointment is more that these successes can not be fully celebrated nor appreciated as they 

should be. Accomplishments in terms of the Gateway Shelter; the Under One Roof initiative; 

the completion of the Harm Reduction Strategy and the Organization of the Cool Team; the 

expansion/enhancement of URM seruices and programs; the building of capacities/capabilities 

of other service providers; the enhanced collaboration/cooperation of seruice agencies in 

responding to client needs; and the broad engagement of the community and the private sector 

in the exercise to name only a few should neither be underestimated nor unappreciated in the 

broader effort to address homelessness.. 

5.2.3 Comparison V/ith Best Practices from other Jurisdictions 

Despite allowing that each community is unique, it is reasonable to assume in some 

circumstances that similar behaviors (programs, services, activities and actions) in the sphere of 

social development will yield similar results. Thus as a measure of performance we should be 

able to legitimately compare local efforts with an array of other efforts normally associated with 

successful programming and make some observations accordingly. There are of course some 

obvious limitations to this form of evaluation. The most obvious is that while there may be an 

array of behaviors which together have been found to yield a certain successful result or range 

of successful results, unless otherwise noted there is no way of determining exactly which of 

these individual behaviors within the array (are) necessary or sufficient condition(s) to a 

successful outcome or outcomes and to what extent (what importance) do they influence the 

final outcomes. 

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From a variety of research reports and academic treatises we are aware that ¡n the 

effort to manage, control and/ot eliminate homelessness that community/regional 

programming that has been independently deemed to be successful in a variety of jurisdictions 

throughout North America and internationally has encompassed and/or been characterized by 

the following descriptive attributes:3e 

1. An interactive process between the organization and the client that requires 

patience and perseverance. 

Z. A compendium of actions that is coordinated, comprehensive and accountable to 


3. A range of responses to address the multi-dimensional character of homelessness. 

There is no single silver bullet. 

4. A pro-active rather than a reactive approach. 

5. Designed to treat the whole person' 

6. Premised on a fundamental respect for the client. 

7. Relationship-buildingthroughoutthe process. 

8. Starting from the premise that meeting basic needs is an important first step. 

9. Targeted at non-priority as well as potentially priority homeless households, 

10. Serving people who have difficulty accessing services. 

11. lntegration of the homeless into the community. 

12. Flexibility and creativity. 

13. Community awareness and education. 

Observations on Performance RE: Comparisons Wit-h Best Practices from other 

Jurisdictions 

It is clear that the foundations, structure, approach and implementation of efforts 

within the North Okanagan are yielding beneficial impacts. lt is also very clear that the efforts 

currently underway are conducive with the overwhelming majority of identified best practices 

from other jurisdictions. Particular success is evidenced in such areas as " o compendium of 

octions that is coordinated, comprehensive ønd accountoble to the community " and "ø ronge of 

responses to oddress the multi-dimensional character of homelessness" and "a pro-octive rother 

than q reactive approoch" and "community owareness ond educotíon". From observation and 

input from client/service provider interviews those areas that might be found lacking full 

attention are the following: (1) relationship-building throughout the process; and (2) integration 

of the homeless into the community. This is not to say these efforts are completely overlooked 

or lack inclusion in some of the programming, rather the degree of attention paid to these "best 

practices" is perceived by some to be somewhat less than ideal. 

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3e see: Homelessness Resource centre, Best Practices For Providers http://homeless'samhsa'gov: Evaluating 

Homelessness Prevention, Department for Communities and local Government, Homelessness Research Summary, 

Number 3,2006; STRATEGIES for Preventine Homelessness. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 

Office of Policy Development and Research, May 2005. 


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(, O N C I - Lr S I O N.S A I l- D I{ E C C) M IVI Ir N D A-i- I O NS I I tl I { N4 tì \' I N C' 

FOII\\/,\III) 

"....there is o lot of "good" being done in the community..." 

We know that when organizations undertake to regularly analyze performance they 

increase their ability to improve results by taking what they learn into their planning and 

decision making. A proper evaluation enables an organization to knowledgeably adjust 

resource allocations and optimize operations to meet current realities and circumstances, and in 

so doing position its programs to achieve better and more focused results. 

Given a near four year period of implementation it is an opportune time today to 

undertake an evaluation of the 2007 Homeless Strategy for the North Okanagan. ln this regard 

a substantial amount of information was collected for this investigative effort. Most of the more 

insightful information collected was derived from formalized interviews and informal discussions 

with individuals directly involved, affected by, and/or specifically interested in the effort to 

eliminate homelessness in the North Okanagan. Our investigations were made easier by the 

fact that almost without exception the majority of individuals we interviewed or talked with 

were very candid, very expansive and occasionally very vociferous in their comments and 

opinions. 

Not surprisingly there is much to celebrate and much to be very proud of. 

What follows is a series of recommendations. They are presented to improve on 

performance and outcomes. They are not intended to take away from the progress already 

achieved. Certainly we shouldn't lose sight of these successes in moving forward. The truth of 

the matter is that overall there are no surprises nor great changes that are required. Of course 

there needs to be some new directions and there needs to be certain changes or improvements 

in some established patterns, and most importantly there needs to be a commitment by local 

partners to make these changes. But collectively these suggestions are not unduly daunting. 

A number of these recommendations follow logically from the observations, comments 

and opinions of stakeholders and from our own perceptions and experience. These 

recommendations are presented for consideration only. They are presented in light of the 

¡nterest in assessing the relative merits of the strategic plan's implementation to date and 

where it might go in the future. While there is some interdependence among the proposed 

recommendations, most are stand alone. Each recommendation is intended to make the overall 

effort to eliminate homelessness more effective and efficient. However, each suggestion needs 

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to be assessed and evaluated on its own merits relative to the priorities and interests of the 

partners and their overall interest in moving forward. 

6.1 StrategicPlanningRecommendations: 

lf strategic planning is to be the foundation for decisions and actions re: homelessness, 

it should be undertaken in such a manner that it fully captures current circumstances; 

articulates a clearsense of future aspirations; and outlines a proactive, focused, comprehensive 

and measurable approach. Moving forward the following recommendations are proposed: 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

The organization should continue to emphasize an open, consultative process in the 

identification of needs and the articulation of goals, objectives and actions, Client and 

stakeholder engagement is critical to success and this practice has been well 

entrenched. lt should continue to be a defining characteristic of the exercise. 

As a starting point "homelessness" and the "homeless" as it pertains to Vernon and the 

North Okanagan should be described and defined. We know the issues and challenges 

are changing in part because the demographics are changing. This has implications to 

planning and subsequent programming. 

An initial baseline of information is required. ldeally this baseline should be quantified. 

It might include a census of the homeless or some proxy or series of proxies that might 

be used to count the homeless and assess their apparent needs. lt might include a 

comprehensive study that embraces the invisible homeless; it might include service 

capacities, inventories contrasted with usage; it might be a "pilot family or a number of 

individuals" that can be readily tracked; it might include a regular process of community 

assessment utilizing a Likert scaling to track performance; it might include a number of 

approaches. Obviously the more comprehensively you understand the people and the 

issues the better able you are to focus programming. But it must be a starting point or 

reference to point direction and measure progress. 

Core principles of behavior should be affirmed. The organization was particularly 

effective in its previous effort because of these core principles and this practice should 

continue to be emphasized with a particular focus on: collaboration/cooperation; 

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ln terms of the planning exercise itself: 

-+ + + 

5. 

5. 

7 

8. 

A clearvision is requ¡red; is it reducing or el¡minating homelessness, or dealing with the 

sym ptoms/consequences of homelessness?ao 

Specific goals and objectives need to be spelled out. They should flow directly and 

logically from the vision. lndividual actions or tactics in turn should follow logically from 

these goals and objectives.o' 

A proactive, action oriented approach to programming should continue to be 

emphasized. The assignment of responsibilities (accountability) to individuals and 

individual agencies is should continue as before. The Partner's in Action team approach 

to challenges should continue. 

Performance indicators should be "readily" and "easily" measurable; and most 

¡mportantly appropriate to the objective/goal that is expected to accrue from the 

activity. Usually what gets measured gets done and if the measure isn't appropriate to 

the expectation then the result is likely not appropriate to the expectation. For the 

most part the measures, or a least the intent of the measures established within the 

original plan had relevance and should be maintained though redefined with greater 

clarity (e,g. increase in number of clients receiving same day service). Certain others 

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There is by definition a built in conflict with these two somewhat simìlar aspirations of managing homelessness and 

eliminatinghomelessness. Thusthevision,whateverthatmightbe,shouldbeclearandunequivocal. 

ot There is a great deal of confusion in respect to the importance of or difference between vision, goals and 

objectives. lt is important in proper strategic planning to understand the differences and relative import of these 

basic terms. At the risk of being pedantic: vision is o long term view, sometimes describing how the orgønizotion 

would líke the world in which ¡t operates to be" Vision is fundamentally an organization's raison etre. For example 

working with the homeless the organization's vision might be "a community where no individual citizen suffers the ills 

and misfortunes of homelessness". Then, working with the same theme the goal could be to reduce hunger amongst 

those people who are homeless in Vernon; and the objective might be to provide one hot meal per day for each 

person who is homeless. ln this case the goal flows logically from the vision and the objective from the goal. The goal 

is a target along the path to the vision -something to which the organization aspires. An objective is something 

specific, measurable, achievable and realistic. To close out this line of thought, actions or activities then refer to 

specific individual ¡nitiat¡ves by which objectives are realized. ln this case actions might include: acquiring donations 

of food; organizing a kitchen and cooks; scheduling mealtimes; and the like. 

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need to be rethought (e,g. decrease in number of consecutive nights people stay in 

shelter). Adopting a SMART approach to the preparation of appropriate indicators is a 

good rule of thumb (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timebound)' 

Some examples are discussed below: 

ln itiative/lndicator 

lnitiative: More local access to 

range of detoxification services 

lndicator: Decrease in emergencY 

room visits for detox. 

lnitiative: Affordable Housing 

Strategy 

lndicator: Decrease in number of 

homeless in Vernon. 

Comment/Suggested indicator 

Comment: What is the connection between detox 

services and eliminating homelessness? lf it is about 

providing secure/safe/healthy programming to assist 

those that are homeless then the connection and the 

performance indicator should be made at that level. 

Suegested rationale/indicator: 

To improve the safety, security and health of those 

who are homeless; and recognizing that ¡t is difficult to 

access or there is an absence of accessible detox 

services; a range of detox services must be made 

readily available to the. homeless. Measure of this 

performance is: to reduce emergency room visits for 

detox services (or a specified service) by 10% by 

December 2010 (from XXX/month to XXX/month) by 

providing local access to detox services (or a specified 

service). 

Comment: What is the connection between the 

affordable housing strategy and eliminating 

homelessness? lf it is about providing more 

accommodation then it should focus on that 

imperative. lf it is on assisting individuals and/or 

families that are homeless to access affordable 

housing then again it should refer to that specific 

measure. As it stands what if affordable housing stock 

increases by 100 and the numbers of homeless 

assisted in accessing affordable housing increases from 

10 to 1000 but the overall homelessness rate increases 

and thus the numbers of homeless does not decrease; 

is this then to say that the implementation of the 

Affordable Housing Strategy is a failure? Likely not. 

The indicator should focus on the anticipated 

outcomes. 

Suseested indicator: 

lmplementation of the Affordable Housing Strategy 

leading to an increase in affordable housing stock from 

344 to 350 by April 2011 and to 346 by April 2012. (this 

measure could even be more focused building from 

say an objective to increase the numbers of affordable 

housins alternatives for families etc.). 

9. To ensure performance is monitored regularly and frequently specific milestones and 

accountabilities should also be spelled out in the plan. 

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10. Build into the strategic plan a recogn¡tion that the homelessness challenge is a dynamic 

situation and thus program flexibility is an important pre-requisite to success.ot Being 

pro-active and flexible requires a system of staying in touch with evolving client needs; 

evolving community circumstances; and the dynamic political/funding environment. 

The Partners in Action Committee is a particular useful tool in this regard. The 

utilization of Action Teams serves a valuable responsive role, which needs to be 

articulated in the Strategic Plan. However what additionally needs to be made clear is 

how early warning efforts might best be triggered and how pre-planning might better 

position the organization to deal with certain crises and/or take advantage of selected 

opportunities when they arise, 

6.2 ProgrammingRecommendations: 

While programming is a logical outcome of the strateg¡c planning effort, during the 

course of the investigation a number of discussions focused on various aspects of programming. 

Without pre-judging the relative merits of these ideas and suggestions in terms of programming, 

which is best left to the strategic planning effort where priorities are defined by those engaged 

in the planning process, the following suggestions/recommendations are proposed: 

o Communication amongst agencies is very good but it could be better. Moving forward it 

is important to improve on interagency communication. 

o There needs to be a greater focus on programming that adequately accommodates 

concurrent disabilities/issues. 

o The challenge of homelessness is not a single event but an ongoing effort. A stable 

funding base is critical to long term success. 

o There is a gap in transitional housing for women, youth and seniors (the emerging 

homeless) that needs to be addressed. 

o A detox centre/service continues to be a critical, unfilled need for Vernon and the North 

Okanagan. 

o Programming tends to be driven by the availability of funding first and less by priority 

need. 

o Homelessness is changing as are the homeless. lt is important to match programming 

with these changes. 

¡ Some form of succession planning is important if ongoing momentum and effectiveness 

of efforts is to be maintained. 

o Future programming should focus on a hand up not a hand out. Some individual 

accountability should be attached to more of the programming efforts' 

o Volunteers are an important component of programming but they often lack the skills 

necessary to be effective. 

" Also it seems that the availability of potential funding sources can also be quite a dynamic 

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G.3 Final Thoughs 

"To occomplish greot things, we must not only oct, but olso dreom; not only 

plan, but also believe." 

Homelessness is a troubling and growing phenomena in our country, our province and in 

our region. This is despite the efforts of numerous organizations, many hard-working 

individuals, and various levels of government working collectively to ameliorate this distressing 

sítuation. How we approach the issue is a critical determinant as to how effective we are in 

dealing with it; failure of which most certainly results in the numbers of homeless continuing to 

increase, and the economic and social costs of homelessness continuing to skyrocket. 

The accomplishments achieved in Vernon and the North Okanagan over the past four 

years should not be underestimated nor unappreciated - they are real and significant. A 

proactive, collaborative, inclusive and effective approach with a substantive track record of 

success is already in place. Success in moving forward will require building on this foundation; 

taking these best practices and solidifying them. But as importantly, success in moving forward 

will require a new understand¡ng of a changing and challenging situation; more specificity and 

accountability, a renewed commitment and substantial effort. Given the record to date these 

challenges will most certainly be met, 

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EMERGENCY SHELTER INVENTORY 

Name 

John Howard 

Soclety - 

Howard 

House 

John Howafd 

Society - 

Gateway 

Shslter 

Tafgêt 

Group 

HOUnS 

Open 

serv¡ces 

Offe¡ed 

Men only 2417 Short term 

shelter and 

temporary 

rooms. 

Men ancl 

Women 

24t7 

ltnon I erm 

Shelter and 

Refenal to 

Programs 

Maximum Capacity 

24 shelter beds 

15 transitional beds 

9 beds - alcohol and 

drug programs 

I offsite permanent 

housino beds 

13 shelter beds for men 

1 5 shelter beds for 

women 

20 extreme weather 

beds (November- 

March) 

Average Operat¡ng 

Capacity 

Turnaways 

2007 

Max¡mum capacity 6 in Jan. 2007 

(steady) 

Maximum Capacity 

for Men 

78% occupancy for 

women (risen to 93% 

In October 2010) 

Gateway did not 

exist but the 

Friendship Centre 

Shelter reported 

frequent turnaways 

in summer but 

fewer in winter (no 

exact stats 

available) 

Turnaways 

2010 

Minimal due to gateway 

referral 

Average 2 turnaways 

per night (Jan - Oct 

201 0) 

lncrease, 

Dec¡ease to 

Serv¡ces since 2007 

lncrease: 

1 transitional bed 

I beds alcohol and drug 

programs 

I offsite beds of 

permanent housing 

Friendship Centre had a 

12 bed unisex program 

(plus 3 extreme weather 

beds) that closed in the 

Spring of 2007. 

lncrease: 

16 shelter beds (men 

and women) 

women's 

Trans¡t¡on 

House 

Youth sate 

House 

Women 

Fleeing 

Abuse 

Teenagers 

13-18 yrs. 

2417 Shelter, 

counseling 

and support 

servtces. 

24n 

Emergency 

teen 

shelter, 

snacks and 

meals. 

25 beds (women) 

4 beds (teens) 

4 beds (30 day 

maximum) 

1 emergency bed (1 or 2 

nights) 

Maximum capacity 

- I per/month (100 

total for 2006) 

12in Feb.2007 

(decreasing 

slishtly) 

17 for 2006 

3 fol 2007 (steadily 

increasing) 

Very few turnaways at 

the door. Still receiving 

8-10 calls per month 

from women at risk of 

homelessness looking 

for oermanent housino. 

Turnaways mostly due 

to not meeting mandate; 

not common to turnaway 

due to maximum 

capacity; on rare 

occasion (1-3 times Per 

year) other 

arranqements are made 

l7 extreme weather 

beds 

No change ¡n number 01 

beds. 

No change in number of 

beds. 

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Flestoratirze JustÍce 

Progrra"rra 

llea.r irr tlerziernz zOaO 

Prepared by: 

Margaret Clark, Coordinator 

Submitted in: 

January 20Il

North Okanagan Restorative Justice Program 

Year in Review - 2010 

Table of Contents 

ProgramDevelopments..-..-------.- -. -- ..1 

Referral Summary-. ..." .- -.2 

Working/Days Summary .... .- 3 

Types of Charges Summary.-- .--- -4 

Types of Conditions onAgreements--.--------.-..-- -.....5 

Compliance Outcomes on Agreements.-.------ .-... - . --.-6 

Update on Practitioners and other Events 

Review of Deliverables for 2010 

-. - I 

APPENDIX "A'o Anecdotal Comments.------...- . -..E:lQ 

APPENDIX "B" Protocols and Questions for Participants--.--.---... --...--..---...-t-L:-L2- 

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Program Developments 

The North Okanagan Restorative Justice Program, herein referred to the "Program," continues to 

be an on-going service in Vernon, and the surrounding area; as the Lumby RJ & District Program 

has now been amalgamated with the Program. It is important to understand that this is a Program 

for person(s) harmed (victims) first and foremost with a focus on the person(s) who caused harm 

(offender) and that the person who caused harm must admit to the offence/harm done and be 

willing to be held accountable. 

The discovery of the Program's parameters becomes clearer through the referral processes; 

awareness and training opportunities; and through the work of the Coordinator and the other 

Practitioners (volunteers). There is a level of commitment and continuity that is required for a 

Program ofthis nature to succeed to support and advocate on behalfofpersons affected and/or in 

conflict with the law, as well as, their guardians/supporters. 

The primary program model continues to be the Community Justice Forum (CJF); where the 

person harmed (victim) and the person who caused harm (offender) are brought together for a CJF 

Conference to address the harm caused, the impact of the harm caused and to reach an agreement 

of what needs to be done for the harm to be repaired. The second model is Community 

Accountability Panel (CAP) Conference. The CAP Conference is used when the person harmed 

(PH) is not suitable, willing andior able to attend and/or when attending could cause more harm. 

Some referrals were "Resolved" without going to Conference due to a variety of circumstances. 

The following is an overview of the referral for 2010: 

referral not being suitable for the Program 

Year in Review - 2010 RePort 

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Restorative Justice Referral Summary 2010 

Referral lnformation 

Outcome 

RJ File 

Number 

Referral Source 

À 

(t 

ao 

Type of 

Charges 

PWCH PH 

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F CJF CAP 

10-001 Yes Fraud Under 1 5 Enderby Enderby { 

1 0-002 Yes Misconduct 

1 0-003 Yes Yes 

Utterìng 

Threats 

,l 

2 Vernon Vernon Yes ./ 

1 3 Vernon Vernon ./ 

1 0-004 Yes Assault 2 3 Vernon Vernon-2 {\, 

1 0-005 Yes Theft Under 1 3 Vernon Vernon Yes 

1 0-006 Yes Misconduct 2 3 Lumby Lumby-2 Yes {{ 

1 0-007 Yes Theft Under 1 3 Silver Star Vernon Yes 

1 0-008 Yes Theft Under 4 3 Vernon 

Vernon-3 

Kelowna-1 

E 

o 

Yes {./{./ 

1 0-009 Yes Unlawfully 1 3 Vernon Vernon Yes .J 

10-010 Yes Yes Cruelty 2 3 Coldstream Coldstream-2 Yes {{ 

10-011 Yes Misconduc{ 1 3 Enderby Armstrong { 

10-012 Yes Theft Under 

,l 

2 Vernon Vernon 

10-013 Yes Fraud Under 1 2 Vernon Vernon 

10-014 Yes Theft Under 1 2 Vernon Vernon Yes { 

10-015 Yes 

Neighborhood 

Dispute 

1 3 Vernon Vernon 

uause 

10-016 Yes 

1 3 Vernon Vernon vP ''/ 

Disturbance 

10-o'17 Yes Theft Under 1 2 Vernon Vernon vP { 

10-018 Yes Assault 

,l 

6 Vernon Vernon 

10-019 Yes Misconduct 2 2 Vernon Vernon-2 Yes 

10-020 Yes Mischief 1 4 Vernon Vernon 

10-021 Yes Theft Under 1 2 Vernon Vernon-2 Yes t/P { 

10-022 Yes Yes Possession 2 9 Vernon Vernon Yes 

1 0-023 Yes Yes Assault 

,l 

3 Vernon Vernon Yes vP { 

10-024 Yes Assault 1 2 Lumby Vernon 

10-025 Yes Mischief 1 2 Vernon Vernon IP ',/ 

10-026 Yes Yes Assault 1 2 Vernon Vernon 

10-o27 Yes Theft Under 1 2 Vernon Vernon 

1 0-028 Yes 

Mischief & 

Obstruction 

2 3 Coldstream Coldstream-2 

10-029 Yes Yes Assault 1 3 Vernon Vernon 

1 0-030 Yes Theft Under 1 2 Vernon Vernon 

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Totals 26 9 1 29 10 90 TOTALS 10 2 20 7 0 

See Appendix "A." for Anecdotal Comments from Post-Conference Evaluations 

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Workins/Days Summary 

This summary box indicates the timeliness of the Program. The Working Days are counted from 

the day the referral is received to the day a Conference is hosted or the referral is Declined or 

Resolved. (Working Days are counted Monday-Friday.) 

On the average, from the day the referral is received to the day a referral goes to Conference 

(indicated in green) the timeline is approximately eighteen point six (18.6) Working Days. This 

number is lower than last year's average and is due in part to a greater involvement of volunteer 

Practitioners in the interviewing and planning process. (The average length of time for a referral to 

go through the court system is between nine - twelve months.) 

RJ Working/Days Summary 

Outcome Conference Resolve Decline Pending 

Totals 

Number 12 7 7 4 30 

WDays 223 213 213 101 750 

Average 18 6 30.4 304 253 

Referrals that were Resolved (indicated in purple) took thirty point four (30.4) Working Days to 

reach a resolve. The number of Resolved files is higher than last year, which had five (5). 

Referrals ale Resolved when taking the PH andior PWCH would cause more harm or when 

Conferences have been set-up and postponed for reasons due to illnesses in the family, 

unwillingness to face the PWCH, other health conditions, e.g., FASD and mental health concerns. 

Referrals that were Declined (indicated with grey) took thirty point four (30.4) Working Days to 

reach a decision on whether or not to proceed. The numbel of Declined files is liigher than last 

year, which had only one (1). Referrals are declined for the following reason: 

1l The Person(s) Harmed (PH) is not suitable. willine and/or able: 

For the PH to be determined "not witling and/or able" means it was felt to participate 

in a Conference could cause more harm. Some of these files can be Resolved with the 

support/direction of the PH, referral source and in agreement with the PWCH. 

2) The Person(s) Who Caused Harm (PWCH) not willine and/or suitable: 

For the PWCH to be determined "not willing and/or suitable" it was a result of them 

not agreeing, or not attending the pre-Conference interview, and therefore not willing 

or able to take responsibility or be held accountable. This year the main reason for 

referrals being Declined was that the P'WCH was involved in other incidents while 

going through the RJ process and others charges were brought forward. 

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Types of Charqes Summary 

This summary box identihes the types of charges that have been referred to the program. A review 

of the Types of Charges from previous years identihed the primary categories as Assault, 

Mischiet and Theft Under. Referrals from schools (unless there is an RCMP number) are 

captured under Misconduct. 

The incidents of Theft Under remains the highest at29o/o of the overall referrals for 2010, then 

Other Charges at a close second at27o/o,rvith Assaults coming in third at20o/o. The incidents 

of Misconduct (school-based referrals) at 17o/" and then Mischief at 7o/o being the least refered 

incident. It is the Other Charges that create a bit of a learning curve for the Program as they are 

usually the referrals that are more complex and involve more agencies/organization to connect 

with throughout the process. 

Most referals, twenty-six (26) in fact were received from the RCMP in 2010 with the other four 

(4) involving school-based incidents (Misconduct). 

Types of Charges Summary 

Charges Conference :Resolve Decline Pending 

Averages 

Assault 1 1 2 2 20o/o 

Mischief 

1 1 1 7% 

Misconduct 3 1 17o/o 

Theft Under 5 1 2 29o/o 

Other Charoes 3 3 2 27o/o 

Totals 12 7 7 4 

Averages 41Yo 23% 23o/n 13% 

Breakdown of Other Charqes 

Fraud Under 1 

1 

Uttering Threats 1 

Unlawfully in a Dwelling 1 

Cruelty to Animals 1 

Neighborhood Dispute 1 

Cause Disturbance 1 

Possession of Substances 1 

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Reparation 

+

Compliance Outcomes on Agreements 

Following the Conference the Mentor supports the PWCH to fulfill the activities on the Disposition 

Agreemeit. The box below indicates the level of compliance with the activities. Please note that the 

trienty-six (26%) percent in Parlial Compliance also includes referrals that are currently active and the 

timefrâme for- comp-letion has not been reached, so more referrals will reach Full Compliance between no\¡/ 

and the end of April 2011. 

Comoliance Outcomes 

Number of Aqreements 27 

Full Compliance 

Partial Compliance 

Non Comoliance 

74% 

26% 

Oo/o 

Update on Practitioners and other Events 

The Program currently has eighteen (18) trained volunteer Practitioners and will be working with 

an additional fTve (5) that make up the newly supported RJ Team at the Okanagan Indian Band. In 

2010 the practitioners logged well over seven hundred (700) hours in referral handling and 

support, off,rce support, training and research. This Program is enhanced by the talent and 

diversity of the Practitioners that are truly the backbone of service delivery. 

Several presentations were made on the Program this year: Community Futures - January; 

March/April; Journey to 

Philosopher's Café - March; RCMP Stakeholders Meetings - 

Successful Employment and the BC RJ Conference on the Okanagan Valley RJ Network - 

April; Vernon Christian School and Safety Patrol - Muy; Okanagan Indian Band Elders - June; 

Immigrant Services - July; Splatsin First Nation Chief and Council - August; Crown Council - 

September; City and Rural Councils - September/October; Okanagan College's Speaker Series 

and NVC/RJiRC Workshop - November; Gathering Place Elder's - December; and Okanagan 

Indian Band Chief and Council - December; as well as at RCMP Briefings for each Watch. 

The Lumby & District RJ Program was reviewed by the RCMP "E" Division in the last quarter of 

ZOl0. This review was done in support of the on-going regionalization of the Vemon/North 

Okanagan RCMP Detachment. The outcome of the review is that the two (2) Programs were 

arnalglmated under the North Okanagan Restorative Justice Program and the community of 

Lumby will now be receiving services through this Program. At the time of this reporting the 

practiiioners in Lumby are determining their level of involvement with the Program. In the next 

three (3) years the Program will need to recruit and train more volunteer Practitioners in all rural 

communities to support the delivery of services. 

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Review of Deliverables for 2010 

1. The NO to nrovide services I'or vou 

Recommendation: Services to youth (I2 - 17) are continuing to be met. 

2. 

3. 

Recommendation: Services to adults (18 and up) are continuing to be met. 

The NORJ will achieve resistered SocietY status: 

R.r"t"*""d"ti"* The Constitution and Bylaws for the Society have been reviewed and 

are currently with a lawyer for review. The first Board of Directors is being selected and/or 

appointed; hnal decisions wele not made by the end of December 2010. 

4. Th a Mem fU with C 

Recommendation: On the 27rn of September 2010 a verbal agreement was reached with 

Crown Counsel to have a Memorandum of Understanding upon confirmation that the 

NORJ Program has becomes a registered Society' 

Bands to assist with their capacitv buildins: 

Morkingrelationshipiscontinuingtobemet.ABandCouncil 

Resolution (BCRJ with the Splatsin First Ñation was approved on the 22nd of March 2010 

to work with the NORJ Program. On the 3'd of August 2010 the Splatsin First Nation 

appointed a Council Member to sit on the Board of Directors. 

On the 7th of December 2010 a BCR with the Okanagan Indian Band was approved to work 

with the NORJ Program. A person name was put forward to sit on the Board of Directors 

and confirmation on approval for that person will be forthcoming. 

6. 

the VernonÆ'{orth Okanagan RCMP Detachment area: 

Recommendation: Community Justice Forum Facilitation Training (CJF) was held on 

the 15th - ITth of October 2010. Sixteen (16) completed the training and Margaret Clark 

received her CJF Trainer certification. 

7.7 inator w itional f urces ot the Ci 

f Verno maintain the I of the 

R..oto-."dut'to", ffiovember 

2010 a presentation to the Committee of 

the Whole secured three (3) years of on-going support for the NORJ Program and partial 

funding from the City of Vernon. The Business Case will be forwarded to the rural 

communities in the New Year to be presented for on-going support for the Program and 

additional funding to maintain the level of service. 


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Appendix "A" 

Anecdotal Comments from Post-Conference Evaluations 

Comments from January - March: 

Þ Gieat idea for having my child go through this. Meeting the custodian face-to-face. 

Thanks. 

the "PWCH" shows positive improvement, I'm all for Restorative Justice. 

it could go very wrong with a lot of bad emotions/feelings' 

honored to be involved in Restorative Justice, as well as such an organized program. 

would like this to stop. 

outlook towards the future. 

discussion. Opening lines of discussion is potentially the most difficult part of resolving 

any conflict. 

Comments from April - June: 

> t .eatty think this is a good program and that it will give people a better second chance, and 

also help those harmed understand what went on better' 

also helps to alleviate plessufe on an already congested court system. 

rush on this. 

community. 

Program. 

for the program but the kids who came in and out of here. 

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een impacted. 

everyone involved. 

Thank you. 

Comments from July - September: 

really appreciate what your program does and I'm sure it was very helpful for PWCH. 

Comments from October - December: 

like me? 

others- Without the broad spectrum participation the affect is reduced with people not 

realizinghow far reaching their actions can be. 

foius) in Margaret utilizing this forum to help our 2 students and community heal' 

in my personality to see things from a negative point of view. Although, I greatly 

appreciãte the conference and believe it greatly benehted many who attended. I 

."óo.n-..rd the conference to those who should require such, finally, I thank those who 

attended and those that made it happen for their aid in the healing of many in their 

emotional instability. 

a great" impact on the persons who caused harm in a positive way as well as those who 

participated which will be passed down to all those that we are in contact with. WORDS 

WERE SPOKEN from the heart which I believe have a greater influence that ajudicial 

system where you are more harshly judged and not heard as a voICE! 

was caused! Thank you! 

it without destroying their future, great program. 

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When I f,rrst had to come, I was nervous and wanted to back out. Now that I see it was 

worth doing, and that both parties will lest easier from it. For a suggestion I would have 

both parties say what happened. Sometimes the stories don't match up. I - See box belolv 

Left with a strange feeling, still have some reservations-wished I could have been more 

prepared with my answers-a lot of "after thoughts" & maybe some things I wanted to say' 2 

Participants should know the questions they will be asked ahead of time. 3 

Once again, very worthwhile & rewarding. 

Good discussion & suggestions were brought out. Hopefully the impact heard has an effect 

on the person who caused harm. 

The Program Coordinator was very concerned about these comments that were on the Post 

Conference Evaluation which were all left by the person harmed (PH) and their guardians' 

Evaluations are nornally reviewed aftel everyone has left the Conference and discussed with the 

RJ Team and a plan of action is determine, when necessary. 

1. However, at the end of this Conference the PH raised the concem about the differences 

between the stories and an additional meeting facilitated -immediately- with the PH and 

PWCH to address the differences. Both were satisfied with the outcome of the meeting. 

2. & 3. The Coordinator also followed up with the guardians and reviewed the preconference 

interview process, how the questions were covered and it was suggested that a 

sheet be developed to be able to take the questions home for further review and 

preparation. The RJ Team will also be brought together to discuss this fuither. 

See "Appendix *B" for the CJF Protocols & Questions for Participants 

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CJF Protocols & Ouestions for Participants 

THERE ARE FOUR (4) PHASES TO A CONFERENCE 

l)Intr@ 

Acknowledge and make eye contact with each other in the circle 

This is about supporting and advocating for the Person Hamed (PH) first and foremost, with a focus on the 

Person Who Caused Harm (PV/CH) and Guardians/Supporters (G/S) 

The Facilitator and other RJ Team members are not the focus of the Conference'.. 

2) Fact Findins Phase (questions and answersl 

@erPWCH'PHthenPHG/S,ReferralSource,thenPWCHG/S 

pwcH - Answer each question carefully and talk to the PH and their G/S 

ÞBe respectful and share thoughts/feelings openly 

ÞDo not answer with "I don't know or I don't remember" 

Ouestions the Person Who Caused Harm is asked: 

,,pWCH has admitted to his/her role in this matter and we will begin by asking him/her to explain to us 

*nut nupp"ned." "Take us back to the beginning and tell us step by step what happened." 

HOW did you become involved in this incident? 

WHAT were you thinking about at the time: 

When you(beþre the incidenr)...? 

When yoa(during the incident)...? 

When you(after the incident)...? 

WIIAT have you thought about since this incident? 

WHO do you think has been affected by your actions? 

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HOW have you been affected? 

IS there anything that you can tell us at this moment that will help us better understand how this all came 

about? Thank you... 

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"PII, what was your first reaction when this happened?" 

WI{AT did you think of immediately after? 

HOW has this incident affected you? 

WHAT has been most challenging about this incident? 

HOW has this incident affected your familyifriends/othplql !rg4\ Jquj-: 


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PH G/S - Answer each question carefully and talk to the PWCH and/or their G/S 

Ouestions the PH Guardians/Sunporters are asked: 

"G/S, How did you find out about what happened?" 

WFIAT did you think when you heard about it? 

WHAT have you noticed happening with PH since this occurred?" 

HOW has this incident affected you and what has been most challenging? 

HOW has this incident affected your familv/friends/others? family/fiiends/others'/ Thank I'hank you... 

Referral Source - Answer each question carefully and make eye contact with all participants 

p\ilCH Guardians/Supporters - Answer each question carefully and talk to the PH and/or their G/S 

Questions the PWCII Guardians/Supporters are asked: 

"Guardian/Supporter, 

How did you find out about what happened?" 

WHAT did you think when you heard about it? 

WIIAT have you noticed happening with PWCH since this occurred?" 

HOW has this incident affected you and what has been most challenging? Thank you- 

END OF PIIASB TWO--------- 

3) Agreement Phase (solutions and reach consensus) 

ÞH is asked 1" "Now that you have heard everything what do you want to see as an outcome of this 

Conference?' All participants are asked and there is a check-in process with the PWCH 

END OF PHASE THREE---- 

4) Social Phase (evaluation and aqreement signing) 

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SUBMITTED BY: Dale Rintoul, Planner DATE: January 12,2011 

FILE: DVP00216 

SUBJECT: 

KLAUS LINEMAYR - DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATION 

FOR LOT 3, PLAN 11266, SEC. 3, TP. 8, O.D.Y.D. (3607 CENTENNIAL 

DR|VE) 

PURPOSE: 

To review the Development Variance Permit application submitted by Klaus Linemayr which 

proposes to vary the minimum side yard and rear yard setbacks for a four unit assisted 

iiving apartment proposed to be constructed at 3607 Centennial Drive. 

REGOMMENDATION: 

THAT Council support the Development Variance Permit (DVP) application submitted by 

Klaus Linemayr to vary the minimum setbacks for both side yards from 4.5m to 3.0m and to 

vary the minimum rear yard setback from 9.0m to 4.5m in order to construct a four unit 

assisted living apartment on Lot 3, Plan 11266, Sec. 3, Tp, 8, O.D.Y'D. (3607 Centennial 

Drive) subject to the following conditions: 

a) That the owner dedicate road right-of-way widening along Centennial Drive in 

accordance with the specifications of the city Engineer; and 

b) That the site, landscape and building elevation plans form paft of the Development 

Variance Permit as Schedule'A'. 

ALTERNATIVES & IMPLICATIONS : 

ANALYSIS: 

1. Council may approve the DVP application subject to conditions that may vary from those 

recommended bY staff. 

2. Council may deny the DVP application. The project design would need to be revised to 

meet all the provisions of the applicable zoning district. 

A. Committee/Board Recommendations: 

1. At its meeting of January 11, 2011, the Advisory Planning Board (APB) adopted a 

resolution recommending Council support the subject DVP. The APB also adopted 

a second resolution indicating their support of a variance of the off-street parking 

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from six to four spaces should the required road right-of-way dedication result in the 

removal of two parking spaces from the proposed site plan. 

2. A separate DVP application for reduced parking would have to be processed as the 

current application circulated for public input does not include a parking variance' 

B. Rationale: 

1. The subject property is currently designated Residential - High Density on the 

Official Community Plan (OCP). This designation allows for zoning with a maximum 

density of 69 dwelling units per acre. The property is zoned RH1 - Low Rise 

Apartment Residentiai which has a maximum base density of 40.5 dwelling units 

per acre. The density of the proposed four unit project is 21.5 dwelling units per 

äcre, which is well witn¡n the parameters of the applicable OCP policy and zoning 

provision. 

2. As outlined in the applicant's letter (see Figure 5) dated December 23,2010, the 

proposed use of project is to provide living accommodation for individuals that 

require a certain levei of care, and accommodation for the primary and secondary 

care providers. The current zoning provisions and OCP policies support this type of 

residential project adjacent to the city centre District 

3. The proposal is for a two storey building which would not be out of scale with the 

adjaceni and nearby single detached residences. The current RH1 zoning on the 

property allows for buildings up to four and one-half storeys in height. The proposed 

reduction in the rear. yard setback from 9.0m to 4.5m and the proposed reduction 

for both side yard sêtbacks from 4.5m to 3.0m are supported by staff as the 

proposed setbácks are typical for two storey buildings throughout the community. 

4. Currently, the Centennial Drive right-of-way varies in width from 19'0m at the 

southern portion of the roadway to 15.4m in the middle portion and is 12'1m in 

width adjãcent to the subject property. The 12.1m width is insufficient to 

a"cormodate all the roadway, sidewalk and associated works necessary for the 

designated development along this roadway. Consequently, road dedication should 

be Équired as a condition ót OVp approval. The specific configuration of the 

dedication would be determined once a preliminary road design is prepared. 

5. Based upon the proposed number of units and bedrooms in each unit, there are six 

off-street parking spaces required. The proposed site plan, .shown 

as Figure 6, 

provides fôr thel¡x parking spaces. However, if road dedication is required along 

Centennial Drive, it is likely two of the six spaces would need to be deleted. Four 

parking spaces for the proposed occupancy in the building should be sufficient. The 

property is close to services and transit which reduces the need for a vehicle. Once 

ihe'specific road right-of-way design has been prepared, the off-street parking 

design can be finalized. lf the number of parking spaces is to be less than six 

spacès, then another variance approval would be required. 

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1. Figure 1 property location plan 

2. Figure 2 - aerial Photo of ProPeÍY 

3. Figure 3 property location plan (smaller scale) 

4. Figure 4 - aerial photo of property (smaller scale) 

5. Figure 5 - 

6. Figure 6 - ProPosed site Plan 

7. Figure 7 - proposed main floor plan 

8. Figure 8 - proposed second floor plan 

D. Strateqic Plan Obiectives: 

letter dated December 23,2010 from applicant 

The subject DVP application involves the following objectives in Council's Strategic 

Plan: 

E. Policv (Existins/Relevance/None): 

1. The City has in the past required road dedication as a condition of DVP approval. 

2. The subject property is designated Residential - 

zoned RH1 - Low Rise Apartment Residential. 

F. Relevant Historv: 

N/A 

G. Applicant'sResPonse: 

High Density on the OCP and is 

The applicant has been provided with a copy of the staff report for their review and 

opportunity to provide Councilwith comments regarding the report. 

H. Reasons for Bvlaw: 

N/A 

l. Resources: 

N/A 

BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: 

The applicant would be required to construct off-site works (i.e. sidewalk, curb, gutter, road 

tie-in, eic.) adjacent to the property as a condition of Building Permit approval. 

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Dear Ms. Smyrl: 

pursuant to our meeting regarding our proposed 4 unit assisted living apartment on 

Centennial drive I offer the following description of the project which will provide 

explanation for the variance permit. 

My wife and I have undertaken this project as a means to provide assisted living for our 

son Steven and his fiancé Ashley who both have Down's Syndrome. The building has 

been specifically designed to provide them with a place to live but also to accommodate 

two Caregivers to meet their needs through fulltime care. 

This four suite apartment building has 3 three suites on the main floor. The primary 

Caregiver for Steven and Ashley shall reside in Suite 1, and Suites 2 and 3 are one 

bedroom and one bedroom plus den which shall be attainable housing or possibly 

available to others seeking part time care. The second floor is Suite 4 where Steven and 

Ashley and a secondary Caregiver shall reside. Steven and Ashley will share Bedroom 1 

and aíso have individual "Quiet Rooms" to pursue hobbies and other interests. There is a 

common kitchen and laundry room which are used by Steven and Ashley but also by the 

Caregivers as part of an assisted living program. The secondary caregiver also has their 

own þrivate sleeping quarters in Suite 4 to ensure that fulltime care is provided. 

The exterior of the building and landscaping will offer great curb appeal and designed to 

blend but compliment the existing older neighbourhood. The building will be craftsman 

style with a covered porch entry and rear covered deck and finished with an earth-tone 

blônd of Hardi Plank siding. The main walls of the house will be Khaki Brown and the 

fascia and trims will be Navajo Beige. 

I hope that this clarifies the purpose and design of the building. I look fon¡vard to meeting 

with you and discussing this important project in the very near future. lf you have any 

questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

Regards, 

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FILE: DVP00217 

SUBJEGT: 

WESBILD - DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR 

LOT 53, PLAN K4P81666, SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 8, O.D.Y.D. (4220 

PAINTED TURTLE DRIVE) 

PURPOSE: 

To consider the Development Variance P 

of Tony Schefer to vary the maximum hei 

1.2m to a maximum of 3.15m and to va 

from 1.2m to 1.0m on a single family resid 

REGOMMENDATION; 

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g Bylaw, Section 6.5.'l'1 for the maximum height for 

itted'1.2m to a maximum 3'15m and to vary the 

en walls from 1'2m lo 1'0m on a single family 

residential properly Lot 53, Plan KAPB1666, Section 4, Township 8, O'D'Y'D' (4220 

Painted turtte Drive), subject to the following conditions: 

a) The owner is to provide a detailed landscape plan for the installation of two deciduous 

trees in the front yard area of the lot with a minimum calliper of 6cm and minimum 1'5m 

clear stem; and 

b) The site and landscape plans shall be attached to the Development Variance Permit as 

"schedule A"' 

AND FURTHER THAT Council support the release of the statutory right-of-way adjacent to 

the south property line and the removal of the two existing trees' 

ALTERNATIVES & IMPLICATIONS: 

1. Council may deny the proposed retaining wall variances. The applicant has indicated 

they woul¿ iemoúe the exìsting wall and- replace it with a series of walls meeting the 

Zoning gyf"*. This change -would limit the useable rear yard are of the home 

constructed on the subject property' 

2. council may support the Development variance Permit application subject to conditions 

that vary from those recommended by staff' 

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ANALYSIS: 

A. Gommittee/Board Recommendations: 

At their January 11, 2011 meeting the Advisory Planning Board reviewed the subject 

application and adopted the following resolution: 

,,THAT the Advisory Planning Board recommends council approve the Development 

Variance Permit Application submitted by 

Ltd., for Lot 53, Plan K4P81666, Sec' 4, 

vary the maximum height for an exis 

Seótion 6.5.11, from the permitted 1 

required distance between retaining walls from 1'2m to 1'0m on a single family 

residential ProPedY." 

B. Rationale: 

1. ln order to raise the grade of the subject property for access from Painted Turtle 

Drive, a retaining *a[ *a, constructed at the rear of the properly' The maximum 

height of the rãtaining walls on the subject property is 3'15m' The minimum 

horizontal separation between the existing walls is 1'0m. 

2. The issue of the height of the walls and the requirement for a Development 

Variance permit applicãtion was not identified until after the walls were completed 

and the home construction on the s 

other lots in the area have similar 

during the subdivision process' As 

retaining walls approved at subdivi 

and 1 .2m horizontal separation req 

meet the Zoning BYlaw Provisions' 

3. The retaining walls are sited within a statutory right-of-way established at 

subdivision tõr tfr" provision of street trees. The encroaching walls leave less than 

1.0m of gro*tn aråa for the trees that were installed. As a result, the applicant 

would be required to remove these trees and install new replacement trees within 

the front Yard area' 

4. The retaining walls on the subject property match . 

other walls within the 

neighbournoõ0. The size, pi"""r"nt and constrûction materials of the walls fit with 

the form and character of the neighbourhood' 

5. The retaining walls are not visible from outside of the neighbourhood' The single 

family dwelling constructåd on Lot 51, along with other homes constructed on 

Camêlback Way, obscure the walls from view' 

Lot 52, has a similar existing retaining wall 

ermit. However, the property owner chose not 

tion at this time and has elected to make a 

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B. Filure 8 - letter OãteO November 24,2010 from Jason Kelder 

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This letter is in accompaniment to our Development Variance applÎcation described above. We are 

requesting a variance to the maximum retaining wall height allowable in zoning bylaw 5000 of 1.2m to 

approximately 2.6m. 

Please find included in this package: 

¡ DVP Application 

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Thank you for your assistance and problem solving with us with this matter. lf there are any questions or 

concerns please contact the undersigned @ 250-503-3900 or jkelder@predatorridge.com. 

Sincerely, 

Ridge Limited Partnership - Wesbild 

Jason Kelder 

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SUBMITTED BY: Dale Rintoul, Planner DATE: January 13,2011 

FILE: HAP00011 

SUBJECT: 

HEATH ANDERSON - HERITAGE ALTERATION PERMIT APPLICATION 

FOR REM. LOT 12, PLAN 84865, SEC.35, TP.9, O.D.Y.D.' EXCEPT 

PLAN 30959, OF PLAN 327D (2203 - 30 AVENUE) 

PURPOSE: 

To review the Heritage Alteration Permit application submitted by Heath Anderson which 

requests approval to undeftake restoration works to the exterior of the protected heritage 

building situated a|2203 - 30 Avenue. 

RECOMMENDATION: 

THAT Council approve the Heritage Alteration Permit application submitted by Heath 

Anderson which proposes to underlake the following restoration works to the exterior of the 

protected heritage building situated on Rem. Lot 12, Plan 84865, Sec. 35, Tp. 9, O.D.Y.D', 

Except Plan 30959, of Plan 327D (2203 - 30 Avenue): 


2. Reconstru cl2nd floor sun Porch 

3, Reconstruct ground floor south facing porch 



AND FURTHER, that approval of the Heritage Alteration Permit is subject to the following 

condition: 

1. Schedule 'A' to be attached to and to form part of the Heritage Alteration Permit is to 

consist of photos illustrating the current exterior of building, photos of the building as 

it existed in 1905 and notes outlining the restoration works to be undertaken as part 

of this permit. 


1. Council may approve the application subject to conditions that vary from those 

recommended by staff. 

2. Council may deny the application which may result in the restoration works not 

proceeding. 

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ANALYSIS: 


At its meeting of December 16, 2010, the Heritage Advisory Committee adopted a 

resolution recommending Council approve the Heritage Alteration Permit application 

submitted by Heath Anderson in order to restore several exterior features of the 

historic Campbell house a|2203 - 30 Avenue' 

B. Rationale: 

1. Heath Anderson, owner of the property aL2203 - 30 Avenue, is in the process of 

repairing the damage to the building caused by a fire that originated by a lightning 

strike. In conjunction with the fire damage repair work, Mr, Anderson would like to 

restore and reconstruct several features of the building exterior to correspond to the 

design of the original building. 

2. Heritage Revitalization Agreement (HRA) Bylaw #4605 was adopted on August 14, 

2OOO which allowed for a bed and breakfast operation and up to four dwelling units 

in the subject heritage building a|2203 - 30 Avenue. By adopting and registering 

the HRA bylaw and related documents, the property is deemed to be a "protected 

heritage property" as per the Local Government Act (LGA). lf any significant 

alterations are to be made to the exterior of a protected heritage property, such 

work shall not commence without the owner first receiving the approval and 

issuance of a Heritage Alteration Permit (HAP)' 

3. Mr. Anderson is proposing to replace several of the windows with those that 

conform to the window design on the original building. He is also proposing to 

reconstruct the sun porch on the west facing wall of the second floor and the porch 

and back door on the ground floor. The proposed restoration works are noted on 

Figures 3 to 6 which are current and historic photos of the subject building. Staff 

supporl the Heritage Alteration Permit application as it demonstrates exactly what 

heritage restoration objectives in the City's Official Community Plan are trying to 

achieve. 


1. Figure 1 property location plan 

2. Figure 2 - aerial photo of property 

3. Figure 3 current photo of west facing wall 

4. Figure 4 1905 circa photo of west facing wall 

5. Figure 5 - 1905 circa and current photos of south facing wall 

6. Figure 6 current photos of south and east facing walls 

7. Figure 7 - 

D. Strateqic Plan Obiectives: 

copy of the Statement of Significance for the subject property as 

contained in the Heritage Register 

The subject application does not impact any of Council's Strategic Plan objectives, 

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E. Policv (Existins/Relevance/None): 

As per the Local Government Act, a Heritage Alteration Permit is required prior to any 

significant works being undertaken to modify the exterior of a building that is a 

protected heritage property. The proposed restoration works to the subject building 

require Heritage Alteration Permit approval. Building Permit approval is also required. 


1. Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw #4605 was adopted on August 14, 2000 

which permitted a bed and breakfast operation and up to four dwelling units within 

the subject building. 

2. ln 2005 the City approved a $5,000 heritage restoration grant to the owner of the 

subject property. The grant was awarded in 2006 after the restoration work was 

completed. The grant program criteria allows for Council to approve a second grant 

for the same property provide the grant does not exceed $3,000 and provided five 

years has lapsed since the date the first grant was awarded. 

3. ln November 2008, the City's first 

historic Campbell House site. 

heritage plaque was installed on the subject 

G. Applicant'sResponse: 

The applicant has been provided with a copy of the staff report for their review and 

opportunity to provide Council with comments regarding the report. 


N/A 

l. Resources: 

N/A 


L Mr. Anderson has not applied for a second heritage restoration grant for the subject 

restoration work. 

2. Council has not finalized the 2011 budget, therefore funding for the heritage restoration 

grant program has not been approved. 

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Description of Historic Place 

The Campbell house is a two and one half storey free classic Queen Anne Revival house located 

on the East Hill at the top of the hill on 30tb Avenue in Vemon. It is dominated by a corner 

tower with a conical turret. 

Heritage Value 

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Vernon for many years. The form is a variety of Queen Anne Revival. Based loosely on the 

medieval revival styles of Richard Norman Shaw, this Anerican variant is a rambling woodframe 

structure, likely designed from an American pattern book. The style was popular in the 

Okanagan frorn the early 1890s to around 1910. This house is one of four built on the East Hill 

above Pleasant Valley Road prior to 1900. 

The house is notable for its f,rne design detail. It is cross-gabled with a tall, slender tower rising 

for two stories about the first floor porch. A conical turret with a decorative finial above further 

emphasizes the height. Queen Anne Revival architecture calls for the use of a variety of 

materials to add texture to the surface of the structure. Here there are rows of fish scale shingles 

alternating with drop siding, bay windows, and deeply boxed eaves and decorated gable ends and 

trusses, extensive verandahs with furned porch rails and a balustrade, and decorative brackets. 

Character-Defining Elements 

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-the corner tower with turret 

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INTERNAL MEMORANDUM 

TO: L. Gous, CAo 

PC: K. Flick, Manager, Planning & Building 

P. Bridal, CorPorate Officer 

FROM: D. Strachan, Planning Assistant 

DATE: January 13,2OtI 

FILE: DVPOO211 

SIJBJECT: DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT #DVPOO211 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED 

BY COUNCIL (Figures 1-6 Attached) 

At its Regular Meeting of January ro,zoLL, Council deferred consideration of the variance application and 

passed the following resolution, requesting that additional site information be collected and that the 

Advisory planning Board (APB) review the application in light of that information: 

,THAT council request staff and the Advisory Planning Board provide further information to council 

regarding projected view lines, as well as projected height and impact on adjacent parcels as they relate 

to this application." 

On January LI, Z}tl-staff attempted to contact the five adjacent neighbours in order to take photographs 

and prepare the requested information. Three of the neighbours granted staff access to their property 

and photos were taken from the neighbouring properties to the south (Figure 1), east (Figure 2)and north 

(Figure 3) of the subject property. Staff were unable to contact the neighbours to the north-east and 

south-east. ln addition to the three photos collected from the neighbouring properties, photos were also 

taken from the south (rigure 4) and north (Figure 5) ends of the adjacent lane. The points from which the 

photos were taken and the orientations of the photos have been shown on an aerial photograph attached 

as Figure 6, on each of the five photos (Figures 1--5) red arrows were added depicting the height of the 

proposed secondarY building' 

Staff made a verbal presentation along with the photos (Figures 1--6) to the APB at its January LL,2otl 

meeting. Following review of the additional information, the APB passed the following resolution: 

"THAT the Advisory planning Board recommends Council deny the Development Variance Permit 

Application submitted by Renee Shier for the southerly 73 feet of Lot L2, measured along the easterly and 

westerly boundaries of said Lot, Section 35, Tp. 9, ODYD (zg}s - 17th Street) to vary the allowable number 

of storeys from one to two for a secondary building with a secondary suite on a single family residential 

property because of the neighbours' concerns indicating the proposed two storey building would 

negatively impact the neighbouring properties'" 

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¡NTERNAL MEMORANDUM 

TO: 

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FROM: 

SUBJECT: 

Leon Gous, Chief Administration Officer 

Kim Flick, Manager Planning and Building 

Wendy Majewski, TDM Coordinator 

School Travel Plan Follow-up Report 

DATE: January 14,2011 

FILE: 8330-20-01 

This memo provides an update on the results of the first three School Travel Plans (STP) undertaken at 

Ellison, Harwood and Okanagan Landing elementary schools, 

The STP program began in the fall of 2009 when, at its Regular Meeting of September L4,2009, Council 

passed the following resolution: 

"That Council endorse the partnership with HASTE-BC and Green 

Communities Canada (GCC) to be the pilot test community for British 

Columbia for the School Travel model framework lor 2OQ9-2OLO." 

Vernon was subsequently indentified as a national and provincial community for the 2009-2010 

STP with Haste-BC and Green Communities Canada. 

Travel data was collected at each school to establish a starting point for student travel patterns 

through the use of a variety of strategies, including: 

o A classroom hands-up surveys for five consecutive days, 

o A take home parent survey, 

o A site visit with a walkabout, traffic observations and bus tour (provided by School District 

22).The STP Steering Committee, volunteer representatives and students from each School 

STP Committee participated and, 

o Meetings were held to discuss, provide feedback and explain results. 

At its Regular Meeting of January 26, 2OL0, Council received an interim memo outlining the results of 

the surveys, traffic counts, observations and walkabouts that reviewed pertinent issues for each of the 

three schools: Ellison, Harwood and Okanagan Landing Elementary schools. 

The Transportation Demand Management Coordinator worked closely with the School Travel Plan 

school committee and the Parent Advisory Council at each school, as well as the Municipal Steering 

Committee, to develop School Travel Plan (STP) reports adopted by each school in September 20L0. 

Both council representatives (Councillors Gilroy and O'Keefe) for the STP received these reports in 

September of 2010. 

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The STP reports are designed to be living documents for each schoolthat assist in: 

Developing healthy and best routes to school for students in their neighbourhood, 

The implementation of "Walking School Buses" for each school, 

lmproving pedestrian, cycling and general safety education to students and parents, 

Addressing the traffic and safety concerns and issues of parents and students, 

Addressing the traffic safety issues in parking lots where necessary, 

lmplementing action plans developed by parents, students and the Municipal Steering 

Committee, 

Keep advising City staff about important infrastructure upgrades needed for the school 

neighbourhood to assist green modes of travel, 

Decreasing the amount of idling at the school site, 

Developing a cycling skills and safety education program for students that is sustainable and 

can be part of the physical education program for grades 4/5, 

Developing community and school events that increase community awareness on the 

health, environmental and cost effective benefits of green transportation, 

lmproving school zone traffic signage on streets surrounding the school site and, 

Promoting safety education and green modes of travelthrough student leadership, 

Follow-up Parent Survev Results 

As part of the national program and to track the effectiveness of the STP programs, a follow-up 

family survey was conducted in November of 2010 at each school. Although a request to delay this 

survey was submitted to the national body, to allow for the construction upgrades to be completed 

and allow for programs to be implemented this spring for Harwood and Okanagan Landing 

elementary schools, the request was denied. This was due to the change in funding partners. 

Green Communities Canada funded the 2009/2010 STP program. Health Canada, through the 

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer; and the Public Health Agency of Canada is funding the 

IOLO/TOLL STP for Mission Hill and Silver Star Elementary schools. 

The follow-up survey participation rates were as follows: 

I7%io response rate from Ellison Elementary (65 surveys returned from 368 families) 

33% response rate from Harwood Elementary (82 surveys returned from247 families) 

49%o response rate from OKL Elementary (116 surveys returned from 233 families). 

The follow-up surveys were undertaken without the use of student incentives, which could account 

for a lower return rate than was received during the original baseline survey in 2009. During the 

initial surveys, Domino's Pizza provided a pizza party to the participating class with the greatest 

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return rate. 

The key finding in each of the follow-up surveys is that all three schools support ongoing efforts of 

the SchoolTravel Plan, with IO0% support from Ellison,g6%o from Harwood and 97%from Okanagan 

Landing elementary schools' respondents. The survey also demonstrated a decrease in the number 

of students being driven to and from school, with an increase in students walking, taking transit and 

cycling. The most effective activity identified in the change in student travel behavior of all three 

schools was infrastructure improvements. These results are identified in Attachment 3. 

Next Steps 

The next phase of the STP for each school is to assist Ellison, Harwood and Okanagan elementary 

schools in implementation of the action plans, including: 

lnstallation of traffic school zone signs, 

lmplementation of the "Walking School Buses" now that the construction is complete, 

o Continuation of safety education and promotion through parent newsletters, assemblies, 

PAC meetings, websites and ongoing classroom education, 

o lnitiation of the six week bicycle skills and safety program for grade 4 and 5 during their 

physical education classes, 

o lmplementation of the community awareness events (Bike to Work/School, Clean Air Day, 

Car Free Day and lnternational Walk to School Month), 

Conduct follow-up hands-up surveys in the fall of 2011 on modes of travel and, 

Continue with the two new school travel plans for Mission Hill and Silver Star elementary 

schools. 

Attachments 

Attachment 1- outlines the action plans for each school. 

Attachment 2 - outlines the proposed "Walking School Bus" routes. The school travel plan report 

was sent to the national office in November of 20L0. These reports will be posted 

on the new transportation demand management section of the city website this 

spring. 

Attachment 3 - outlines the results summary of: 

o Travel habit changes for trips to and from school, 

o Change in travel modes and 

o Most effective activities (such infrastructure changes, safety education, 

newsletters, route identification etc). 

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ELLISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

ACTTON/rNtTtATtVE 

RESPONSIBILITY TIMEFRAME 

ESTIMATED COST & SOURCE 

OF FUNDS 

Vernon Steps Out with 

lnternational Car Free Day 

Organize walking school buses 

Plan assembly 

Have some students attend the 

COV event at Library/Museum 

School Committee 

Principal Mr. Gardner 

and/or Staff 

Walking School Bus 

lmplement Walking Wednesdays 

on lnternational Car Free 

Promote through school 

assembly, 

N ewsletter, website, posters 

Display the School Traffic Sign 

Contest in the lobby and school 

walls 

Three Areas: South Vernon, 

Allen by Way, Tronson/OKl 

Recruit Parents to be supervisors 

lnitiate Criminal Record of 

supervisors and attend a short 

workshop/meeting on safety and 

procedures 

Develop and handout for the 

supervisors 



P.A.C. and SchoolSTP 

vP/staff/sTP/students 

STP 

Com m ittee/PAC/Com m un ity 

Policing Coordinator - 

Rach a ellWen dylPAC/STP 

TDM Coordinator- Wendy 

Bicycle Parking 

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Cycling Skill Courses 

Bike Rodeos available through 

Community Policing 

Principal Mr. Smyth 

/staff Rachael Neuhaus 

September/October 

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Pedestrian Safety 

Develop program a more 

comprehensive Bike Skills and 

Safety Program that could be 

implemented in PE Classes with 

volunteer support 

Present to principal/appropriate 

staff 

lmplement a more 

comprehensive Bike Skills 

program and safety for 

appropriate grade through their 

PE curriculum with support of 

volunteers 

Feature the Bike Safe/Walk Smart 

DVD at appropriate school 

assemblies 

Work with Community Policing 

and create a Pedestrian Safety 

Workshop/Assembly 

Wendy TDM Coordinator 

HASTE-BC, Rachael, GVCAC 

& STP Parents 

Principal Mr. Smyth 

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Appropriate staff/volu nteers 


Rachael Neuhaus 

Oct.- Nov. 

Jan.-Feb., 2011- 

Spring 2011 

September/October 

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Cost covered by 


Communication with FSS 

Pedestrian Safety 

Enhanced Lane on Fulton 

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Have a discussion with the 

principal to alleviate the issues of 

students smoking in the Willow 

Court/Place, Fulton Road Bridge 

and sidewalk areas 

Addition of pedestrian/bike lane 

on the east side of Fulton Bridge 


TDM Coordinator COV 

Amanda Watson, 

Transportation Tech nician 

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September/Oct. 

2OrO/2OLO1 

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Signage lnstall new Traffic Contest Posters Amanda Watson, 


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Notify Parents about 

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WSBs 

Send out notification of signage 

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Choose 3 neighbourhoods for 

walking school buses: Three 

Areas: South Vernon, Allenby 

Way/Heritage/Rllenby 

Crescent/27 Av e., Tronson/OKL 

Roads by Myriad, Dallas 

Use the HASTE-BC Map Guide to 

create the safest Route to school 

Jan.2OI1. 

Principal Mr. Gardner Jan. 2011 n/a 

School Committee/Wendy September 22 n/a 

Cost covered by City 

Create 3 Best Routes Route Map created and parent handout Wendv Sept./Oct. Cost covered by City 

Send out Best Route to Send out at beginning of year Principal Mr. Gardner Sept./Oct. Cost covered by City 

School maps to families 

ldle free signs Obtain through HASTE Principal Mr. Gardner Jan. 20L1 Cost covered by HASTE-BC 

ldle free campaign 

Senior students can hand out 

educational cards about idling or 

get parents to sign a pledge not 

to idle 

Wendy Jan. - 

Mar. Cost covered by HASTE-BC 

lnternational Walk to 

School Month 

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Participate in the Event by having 

Walking Wednesdays and create 

incentives for the students and 

parents 

lnitiate Prizes 


staff/PAC/STP 

October 2010 

STP funding

Take part ofthe COVTDM 

Events: 

North Okangan Bike to 

School/Work Week 

May 29- June 4/2OLL 

Environment Week June 5- 

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Clean Air Day tune&l20l.t 

Car Fee Day Sept. 22l20tl 

Have the school staff and 

students participate in the event 

Register a schoolteam 

Create a school Celebration 

Station for the end of the week to 

reward participants 

Host a Bike Rodeo for school 

lmplement Bike Skill course prior 

to BTS Event 

Principal M r. Gardner/staff 

PAC/STP/TDM Coordi nator 

Rachael Comm unity Policing 

Appropriate Staff with 

Volunteers 

April 2011to 

prepare and May to 

implement 

STP funding 

"Weekly Walking 

Program" 

Educate families on health 

and wellness benefits 

Create a fun name for your school 

where students collect points for 

walking or biking to school and 

are entered in weekly draw 

Provide in school communication 

Develop a parent hand-out (add 

information to parent newsletters 

post on schoolwebsite) 

Principal M r. Gardne r / stafÍ 

and/or PAC 

Pam Moore to design 

Principal/staff/PAC to 

distribute 

ongoing 

Sept./Oct. 

2O!O/zOLt 

Use STP funding for prizing 

Monitor transportation 

mode 

Report on implementation 

of STP and initiatives 

Cond uct follow-up su rvey Principal Mr. Gardner October 20L0 n/a 

Oversee the implementation of 

the action plan items and track 

the actualtiming and cost of 

initiatives versus planned 

WendyTDM Coordinator 2Or0/20L1 n/a 

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Action/lnitiative 

Vernon Steps Out with 

lnternational Car Free Day 

Organize walking school buses 

Plan assembly 

Have some students attend the 

COV event at Library/Museum 


Principal Brian Smyth 

Staff 

Walking School Bus 

lmplement Walking Wednesdays 

on lnternational Car Free. 

Promote through school 

assembly, newsletter, website, 

posters -Display the School Traffic 

Sign Contest in the Iobby and 

school walls 

Recruit Parents to be WSB 

su pervisors 

lnitiate Criminal Record of 

supervisors 

Attend a short worlcshop/meeting 

on satety and procedures. 


STP School Committee 

Principal, P.A.C. and staff 

Principal 

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Com mittee/PAC/Com m u n ity 

Policing Coordinator - 

Rach a e l/Wendy/PAC/STP 

TDM Coordinator- Wendy 

Sept. - Nov. 

su perviso rs 

Bicycle Parl

Cycling Sl

Signage lnstall new Traffic Contest Posters Amanda Watson, 

Transportation Technician 

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Notify Parents about 

signage changes 

Send out notification of signage 

changes in newsletter/emails 

By November 20L0 

Principal By November n/a 


Build a PEDESTRIAN Path 

along 20 Street 

Create a sidewall< on 44 

Avenue 

Create a sidewalk on 22 

Street 

lm prove Pedestrian/bike 

facilities in the Harwood 

lmplement the plan 

To improve the school entrance 

access and help slow down driver 

speed along 20 Street 

Organize Operations for 

construction 

Organize Operations for 

construction 

Create the pedestrian and cycle 

masterplan for Harwood and 

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wallcing school buses: 

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20 St south neighbourhood 

28 St to 25 St neighbourhood 

43 Ave neiehbourhood 

School Com m ittee/Wendy September 20L0 n/a 

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Have the school staff and students 

participate in the event 

Principal Brian Smyth 

staff/PAC/STP 

Principal Mr. Smyth/staff 

Ongoing 

April-June 201L 

STP funding 

STP funding 

North Okanagan Bike to 

School/Worl< Week 

May 29- June 4/2OtI 

Register a school team. Create a 

school Celebration Station for the 

end of the weel< to reward 

participa nts 

PAC/STP/TDM Coordinator/ 

student leaders 

Environment Week 

June 5-tll20tt 

Clean Air Day 

June 8/201-1 

Car Fee Day 

SepT.22l2OLt 

lnform families on health 

and wellness benefits 

Host a Bil

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OF FUNDS 

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Car Free Day 

Attachment I 

Begin the implementation of the 

walking school buses in September with 

a launch on Car Free Day 

Plan assembly 

Have Ol(L students perform "Wolking 

School Bus Song" at Car Free Day 

lmplement Walking Wednesdays on 

lnternational Car Free 

Promote through school assembly, 

Newsletter, website, posters 

Display the School Traffic Sign Contest 

in the lobby and school walls 

To implement WSB 3 Areas: 

¡ Ol(L neighbourhood 

o Bella Vista/Tronson neighbourhood 

o Longacre Drive neighbourhood 

Recruit Parents to be volunteer 

su pervisors 

lnitiate Criminal Record of supervisors 

Attend a short workshop/meeting on 

safety and procedures 


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Apply for additional bil

TIMEFRAME 

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SOURCE OF 

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Cycling Skill Courses 

Bike Rodeos available through 

Principal Mr. Watl

ESTIMATED 

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and Ol(L 

Quicl< reminders to students on 

estrian safety at each 

Pedestrian Light installed 

VP or PrincipalTom Watl

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lnform families on health and 

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HASTE-BC 

Monitor transportation mode 

Principal Tom Watkinson 

Report on implementation of STP and 

initiatives 

Oversee the implementation of the 

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timing and cost of initiatives versus 

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Erin Turvey [eturvey@boysandgirlsclubs.ca] 

January 17,2011 12:15 PM 

Erin Turvey 

Pink Shirt Day 2011 - Wednesday February 23,2011 

2011 Pink T-shirt Community Order E-FORM.pdf; poster.pdf 

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Hello, 

It's almost that time again - to wear PINK in supportof putting an end to bullying in our communities! Wednesday 

February 23,2011is Pink Shirt Day. 

Pink Shiñ Day originates in Noya Scofia where two young men stood up to bullyíng in their high school. A 

new student was buttied when he showed up at schoolwearing a pink shitt. ln support, fhese fwo sfudenfs 

purchased pink ïshirts and entisted fettow students to wear fhe shirfs to support the new sfudenf who was 

being bullied. 

pink Shirt Day 2011 will once again be an opportunity to increase public awareness in the Okanagan, and to demonstrate 

that we are all a part of the solution and won't tolerate bullying any longer. 

Once again this year we want to personally invite you to take part in this crucial day by encouraging your children, youth 

and staff to wear pink on Wednesday, February 23,2011. 

As a respected leader and ambassador of our community we would like to send you a complimentary Pink Shirt to role 

model to others the importance of this day and of joining together across the Okanagan in support of this issue which 

touches us all, Please let us know what size of shirt you would like before Friday January 28,2011(orders made after 

this date won't be guaranteed sizes or availability). 

lf your council is able to issue proclamations we would like to ask that once again Febru ary 23,2011 is proclaimed 

"Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying DaY". 

I have attached an order form for other staff and community members who would like to order shirts and a poster with 

information about the shirts and the day. Boys & Girls Clubs across the Okanagan will also be holding anti-bullying 

programs and activities the week leading up to Pink Shirt Day' 

please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have or if you would like to get more involved 

in this day and this very important issue. 

Thank you, 

198

Erin Tarvey

luPct¡ fiLrs 

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Ii[ednesday February 23, 2O1 1 

Pink Shirt Day originates in Nova Scotia where two young men stood up to bullying 

in their high school. A new student was bullied when he showed up at school wearing 

a pink shirt. In support, these two students purchased pink t-shirts and enlisted fellow 

students to wear the shirts to support the new student who was being bullied. 

$Z ADTII,'J 

( si zes S -XXL) 

. To order your shirt contact Erin at250-762-3914 ot 

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email eturvey@boysandgirlsclubs.ca. 

:" For more information about Pink Shirt Day activities happening at a 

. Boys & Girls Club near You visit

Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs 

A good place to be 

Osoyoos . Oliver . Penticton ' Summerland ' Peachland ' Westside ' 

Kelowna 'Lake Country' Vernon ' Armstrong 

T-shirt Community Order Form 

250-762'6562 or Email: 

Organization/Business/School Name: 

Contact Person: 

Telephone: 

Email: 

Address: 

Number of shirts 

S M L XL XXL S (size 6-8) M (size 10-12) L (size 14-16) 

w dth 18 20 22 24 ¿o 15 17 18 

Length 28 29 30 31 32 19 22 24 

Quantity 

Total Cost: #adultshirts 0 

X$7+ #youthshirts0 X$5=$$0 (includesHST) 

Please note: All requests for T-Shirts including payment must be received by Jan. 28,2011 

(Orders after Jan. 28 will be accepted but we can't guarantee preferred sizes or quantities will be available) 

Payment Method: Cash E Ctreque E Visa MasterCardl--l 

(made payable to Okanagan Boys & Girls Clubs) 

Name on Credit Card: 

Card Number: I I Exoirv Date: I 

mm/yy 

For Office Use only - Authorization Number: 

CLICK the Pink Box to submit this form. 'SUBMITFORM 

Contact: Erin Turvey, Marketing and Fund Development 

Tel. 25O 762-39A9 ext.13O . Fax. 25O-762-6562. E-mail: +{Urycy@-h*ySqnd*irlS*lub$,c* 

f434 Graham Street, PO Box20222, Kelowna, BC VIY 9H2 

Website: www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca 

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SUBMITTED BY: Marg Bailey, Manager of Admin Services 


FILE: 0330-01 

SUBJEGT: RIGK HANSEN 25TH ANNIVERSARY RELAY - 

REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE 

PURPOSE: 

To review the request from the Rick 

Celebration" for the community in March 

should organize the event. 

Hansen Foundation to host an "End of 

2012 and if the request is supported decide 

Day 

who 

REGOMMENDATION: 

THAT Council agree to participate as an "End of Day Celebration" Community in ltlay 2012 

and advise the Rick Hansen Foundation accordingly; 

AND FURTHER, that Council establish an "End of Day Celebration" Committee with 

representation from the following: 

(a) One(1) Member of Council, plus one (l) alternate; 

(b) Two(2) Representatives from the Community, at least one of which represents an 

association providing support for the disabled; 

(c) One(1) Representative of the R'C.M.P.; 

(d) One(1 ) Representative from School District #22 Board of Education 

(e) One(1) Staff person appointed by the CAO 


ANALYSIS: 

Council may vote not to pañicipate in an "End of Day Celebration". The implication is that a 

welcome tor tne participants in the 25th Anniversary of the Rick Hansen Man in Motion tour 

will not be organized and citizens will not have an official event to attend. 

A. Committee/Board Recommencla'tisns: 

N/A 

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B. Rationale: 

the Rick Hansen Foundation will be 

an in Motion World Tour, which includes 

e Man in Motion World Tour' The tour 

s Newfoundland and will travel 12'000 

kilometres to Vancouver and will feature thousands of relay participants' 

2. vernon has been invited to become an "End of Day community". for the region 

which invotves ðrgánizing a celebration to bring out the community to welcome the 

relay parti.iprnir] ifre a'pproximate date of thó arrival of the relay and celebration 

in Vernon is late March, 2012. The celebration can be as large or as small as the 

Day communities are also encouraged 

the RelaY's arrival. 

c. 

D. 

Attachments: 

L Letter from Rick Hansen, President & cEo, The Rick Hansen Foundation' 


Vernon is recognized by residents and visitors as a "Liveabre and safe community". 

E. 

N/A 


Council at its November 22nd,2010 Regular Meeting adopted the following resolution: 

THAT Council refers the letter dat 

Hansen, President & CEO, The 

AnniversarY RelaY - Request to 

CommunitY in MaY 2012 to staff fo 

to how this event could occur in Vernon' 

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G. Resources: 

One staff person to organize the End of Day Celebration and Bylaw/Community 

Policing staff for traffic control assistance will be required' 

BUDGET IMPLIGATIONS: 

Until the scope of the celebration and the level of sponsorship is determined by the 

Committee, iì is not known what the budget implications will be. 

Prepared bY: 

Margaret 

Admin Services 

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Supervisor 


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From: 

To: 

cc: 

Subject: 

Date: 

Susan BlakelY 

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Paüi Endal;" 

THERICKHANSEN25THANNIVERSARYREI.AY-REQUESTToPARTICIPATE 

Wednesday, November 24, 20t0 1:29:00 PM 

File: 0230-01 

Good Afternoon; 

For Your information and action; 

Council, at their Regular meeting held on November 22,zoto passed the following 

resolution: 

dated received November 16, 20L0 from Mr' 

The Rick Honsen Foundstion, regording the 

est to Porticipote os on 'End of Doy Celebrotion' 

aff for review, ond to provide recommendotions 

cur in Vernon' 

CARRIED. 

I will forward the information package that was included on the agenda to you for 

Your ease of reference' 

SvtsawB.LaV

LEfiEFI FROM RIGI{ HRNSEN 

What a difference 25 Years can make! 

It was a huge, impossible dream - to circle the globe in a wheelchair - and it began with a single 

turn of the wheel. 

When myteam and lset out upon the Man ln Motion World Tour, we embarked on a global journey of 

hope. A hope that we could inspire the world and realize the dream of raising millions of dollars for 

spinal cord injury (SCl) research, making communities more accessible and inclusive and changing 

the way we look at the potential of people with disabilities. I hoped to inspire a generation to dream 

big, and live with Purpose. 

This dream is closer to reality today, yet we still have a long road ahead. This is the focus that guides 

the Rick Hansen Foundation. The people, programs and partnerships that have been put in motion 

continue to move us closer to a cure for spinal cord injury, and a world that is accessible 

to everyone. 

As we celebrate the anniversary of the Man ln Motion World Tour and 25 years of progress, we enter 

a new phase of growth, discovery and engagement with great momentum and excitement. This is the 

time to reignite the enthusiasm we all saw in people and communities around the world. 

From December 2010 to May 2OI2, the Rick Hansen Foundation willengage in a variety of 

activities world wide to mark this anniversary. This journey will be measured not only by the number 

of kilometres we travel, but in how we are embraced around the world and across Canada, as we 

continue to strive to make positive.differences in the lives of others. 

The Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay 

One of the key events commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Man ln Motion World Tour is 

a national Relay that will be held over a nine month period, commencing on August 24,2OII' 

Recreating the Canadian portion of the Man ln Motion World Tour and visiting hundreds of 

communities from St. John's, Newfoundland to Vancouver, BC, the Relay will feature thousands of 

Relay participants donningthe 25th Anniversary Relay Medal, a powerful symbol of hope. Whìle our 

route plans will respect the original Man ln Motion World Tour's dates and communities, highlighting 

the progress made over the past 25 years, one of our goals will be to tell the story of Canada and 

Canadians - those everyday heroes who are making a difference in their communities, their country 

and the world. 

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My Journey Becomes Our JourneY 

Our entire team is extremely excited to invite your community to become an End of Day Community 

for your region during the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay. This celebration will help unite your 

community, recognize your commUnity difference makers, engage youth, and encourage others to 

believe that anything is possible. 

While the team at the Rick Hansen Foundation is responsible for organizing the Rick Hansen 25th 

Anniversary Relay, the success and scope of your community involvement will depend on teamwork 

and your vital support and assistance. This is an opportunity for you and youf community to create 

your own experience - however big or small - and entirely of your choosing. Our team will supply you 

with suggestions and templates relating to the look of your event but it will require a degree of effort 

and passion from your civic professionals, community leaders and local volunteers' 

Next StePs 

ln the coming weeks, a representative from the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Team will contact you 

to discuss your potential involvement in more detail and to respond to any questions you might have' 

our goal is to work with members of your community to create a memorable and exciting experience 

for your citizens. 

CommunitY Planning Guide 

The information throughout this binder makes up the community Planning Guide. Please use this 

resource should your community wish to take part as an End of Day community' lt is our hope that 

the following information, guidance and suggestions will facilitate a seamless planning process' and 

most of all, will inspire the enthusiastic involvement of your community in all the activities associated 

with the Rick Hansen 25rh Anniversary Relay' 

I encourage you to dream extraordinary dreams, to focus attention on accessibility and to remind 

everyone within your community that when we remove barriers, anything is possible' 

Together, we can inspire Many in Motion - and change the world one good turn at a time' 

Thank you for Your suPPort. 

Rick Hansen 

President & CEO, The Rick Hansen Foundation 

300-3820 Cessna Drive 

Richmond BC Canada V7B OA2 

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BN 707659427-RR-0001

Tne Rtcl{ Hansen 25En 

Hnnrvensanu ovenv¡eu-¡ 

Rick Hansen 

MEn ln Mob¡on Ulonld Tour 

25 years ago Rick Hansen had a dream - to make the world more accessible and inclusive and to 

find a cure for spinal cord injury. lnspired by a deep-seated belief that anything is possible, Rick's 

.big dream'took shape in the form of the Man ln Motion World Tour (MIMWT). For 26 months he and 

his team wheeled over 40,OOO km through 34 countrres, raising awareness of the potential of people 

with disabilities. The completion of this epic Tour was a testament to willpower, physical prowess and 

the ability to lead a seemingly impossible campaign. lt was the beginning of a life-long and selfless 

journey to make a positive difference in the lives of others. 

Following the Tour, Rick established the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) to continue his quest for 

an accessible and inclusive society and a cure forspinal cord injury (SCl)' Under Rick's leadership 

the Foundation functions as a social innovator; finding collaborative solutions to challenges in the 

community and the resources necessary to implement those solutions. RHF has seen tremendous 

success having leveraged the original $26M raised during the Tour to over $245M to date. 

Twenty-five years of work has resulted in many accomplishments. Rick has become a catalyst 

for unprecedented change in society's attitudes, bringing leadership and relentless focus to 

improving the quality of life of people with spinal cord injuries and to buildìng an accessible world. 

Extraordinary progress has been made in the last 25 years in the treatment, care and services for 

people with SCI in Canada. While Rick continues to pursue his dream, he also looks to the future to 

find new ways to make a difference in the world. 

The Journey Continues 

This year marks the beginning of the 25ih Anniversary of the MIMWT, and provides an unprecedented 

opportunity to engage new and re-engage past audiences with the story of Rick Hansen globally. lt 

will mark the turning point, where we move from one man in motion to many in motion - inspiring 

people globally to dream, to take action, to continue to change the world and to make a difference. 

To commemorate the 25th AnniveÍsary, a number of national and international programs and activities 

will take place: 

o lnternational Engagements and Events - Will take place from December 2010 to June 201i with 

visits to lsrael, Jordan, Australia, China and the United States' 

. lnternational Difference Makers Awards - A unique and distinguished awards program recognizing 

individuals from around the world whose work has made a significant impact in accessibility, 

researchers who have advanced discoveries related to spinal cord injury, and those who have put 

service above self to make an extraordinary difference in the lives of others. 

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Globat Accessibility lnitiative (GAl) - This comprehensive rating system, assessment tool 

and guidelines will provide practical online information regarding the level of accessibility of 

buildings. once assessed, buildings will display their accessibility ratings in full view and this 

information will be available online providing immediate, consistent information' 

lnterdepend ence 2oL2 - May 15 to 18, 2OI2, at the Vancouver convention centre in 

Vancouver, BC. lnterdependence 2072 is a major global conference and exposition with a focus 

on creating accessible communities and advancing spinal cord injury (SCl) research for a cure' 

The accessibility agenda will provide a meaningful forum for difference makers in accessibility 

to share best practices, lessons learned, and to set the stage for international collaboration 

for the next 2b years; centering around three global themes - accessible tourism, accessible 

transportation and livable and accessible communities. The research agenda will focus on the 

engagement and collaboration of national and international partners with the ultimate goal of 

accelerating the translation of evidence-based treatments and best practices from "bench to 

bedside,, and out into the community. Thousands of delegates from developed and developing 

countries are expected to attend this unique global event' 

Gafa Events - Z5th Anniversary Galas will follow the Relay route and will occur in major markets 

and capital cities. Each gala will be a memorable experience featuring top local and cultural 

entertainment, speakers, local dignitaries, athletes, Sponsors, donorS and other notable 

Canadians. 

The Rick Hansen Foundation speaker Program - RHF Speakers talk to audiences about the 

courage it takes to overcome major life challenges through hard work and determination' They 

help raise awareness about the potential of people with disabilities and inspire others to make 

a difference in their communities. These speakers can play an integral role with Community 

Planning Teams (explained on page 5) and will make presentations at community celebrations, in 

schools and other community events along the Relay route' 

Youth Engagement - Young people from schools, youth organizations and community groups from 

across the country will have the opportunity to witness and celebrate various events around the 

Rick Hansen 25rh Anniversary Relay. Youth engagement is an important part of the Foundation's 

efforts to ensure that Rick Hansen's story lives on in the hearts and minds of all canadians' 

Homecoming Celebration - A Homecoming Celebration will be held at the end of the Relay 

and marks the conclusion of the Rick Hansen Foundation 25rh Anniversary activities' The 

Homecoming Celebration will connect Canadians from coast to coast and target international 

communities who have been a part of Rick's journey over the past 25 years.

TADIE OF CONUENES 

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25th Anniversary Relay Overview 

Relay Celebrations 

Relay Participation 

Relay Operations 

Relay Engagement 

Timeline of lmportant Dates & Action ltems 

Guidelines for a Barrier-Free Event 

Relay Contact lnformation 

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An inclusive and 

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that inspires Many ln 

Motion: changing the 

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Hansen's original 

Tour, creating a new 

journey that raises 

awareness, engages 

communities and 

celebrates the PeoPle 

who make a diffelence, 

leaving behind a 

more inclusive and 

accessible nation. 

The Rick Hansen 2Sth Anniversary Relay will be an exciting 

and inspiring journey that begins on August 24,2OlI in 

Cape Spear, St. John's, Newfoundland. The Relay will travel 

westward for nine months across the country before its conclusion 

in Vancouver, BC on MaY 22,2072. 

with participants on foot, in wheelchairs and using a variety of 

alternative modes of transportation, over 7,000 canadians will 

pass the singular Rick Hansen Medal to each other, as we weave 

our way across the country. The Rick Hansen Medal is not only 

a symbol of it's namesake and his inspiring story of courage and 

determination but also represents the potential in us all to make a 

difference in our communities, our country and our world' 

over 7,000 participants who embody the values of determination 

and excellence will be selected to participate through a national 

public contest retracing Rick's original national tour. while Rick 

cannot be present everyday of the tour, his spirit and energy will 

be represented through the participants. Their remarkable stories 

will not only showcase the difference they have made in their 

communities, but will remind us that we can all become powerful 

champions of change; and working together, we can build a 

stronger country and world. 

Each Relay day will conclude with an End of Day celebration 

in selected communities. These celebrations will provide the 

opportunity for communities to come together, recognize local 

difference makers, raise awareness about accessibility, celebrate 

progress that has been made and inspire a new generation to 

take action. 

Our hope is that your community will embrace 

this opportun¡ty and choose to host an End of Day 

Celebration. 

COMMUNITY PLANNING GUIDE 

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we trust you are as excited as we are to be a part of this incredible 

journey to honour a Canadian legend and inspire a generation to 

dream big, live with purpose and create their own legacies in the 

years to come. Your community is one of only 165 communities 

acrossthe nation who has been invited to host an End of Day 

Celebration and to take part in this rare opportunity! 

The next portion of this guide will explain what the first exciting 

steps are on your path to hosting an End of Day Celebration and 

the arrival of the Rick Hansen 2Sth Anniversary Relay in your 

community! 

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W¡ll be nine'months in duration. 

Participants tqether.wilt cover an average.of 40 to 8O kilometres a day. 

The 25ú Anniversary Relay will visit all provinces and tenitories. 

tt wilt engage approximately 7000 Participants - (att Rick Hansen Difference Makers). 

Concludes in Vancouver on May 22,2012 for "The Homecoming" Celebration. 

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End oF Dau celeÞnaElons 

For participating communities, the End of Day Celebrations will 

not only play an important role in the success of the Rick Hansen 

25th Anniversary Relay, but will also provide the opportunity to 

showcase what makes your community unique. 

Your End of Day Celebration will take place in conjunction with 

the arrival of the Relay in your community. The Relay will have 

been operational for that entire day, travelling through a series of 

communities before reaching your community in the evening' 

The goal of this celebration is to unite your community, celebrate 

the Relay's arrival, recognize your local difference makers, 

acknowledge progress in making your community a better place 

and showcase the local talent and inspiring community spirit that 

makes your home and citizens so extraordinary. The overall size 

and scope of your End of Day Celebration is entirely your choosing' 

and is an opportunfty to create your own distinctive experience. 

To further lhe inclusive nature of this momentous event, your 

End of Day Celebration should be free of charge, open to the 

public and barrier-free. We encourage you to create a program 

of local talent that will take place towards the beginning of the 

celebration in advance of the arrival of the Final Community 

Participant. Thls participant will be specifically chosen by your 

community and the pages to follow will outline this special task' 

Once the Final Community Participant has arrived, the Relay team 

will have approximately ten minutes of content to incorporate 

within your celebration Plans. 

We look forward to collaborating with you to ensure that you have 

all the support and guidance necessary to move forward with 

the planning process for this event. We look to your community 

expertise and spirit to fuel this exciting project. 

rHE RICI( }IANSEN 25II ANNIVERSARY RELAY

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Form a Community 

Planning Team 

The Formation of a Commun¡ty Planning 

Tea m (CPT) 

We recommend that you bring together a Community Planntng 

Team (CPT) to facilitate the planning of your End of Day 

Celebration and the other exciting activities that coincide with the 

Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay arriving in your community. 

The Community Planning Team will be instrumental in the 

planning for the upcoming event. As such, the CPT should be 

chaired by a representative from your municipality to ensure 

appropriate support for permits, approvals and other logistical 

details that will contribute to a successful event. Other members 

of the Community Planning Team should be strategically chosen 

to represent authorities such as: local law enforcement, emergency 

services, local media, provincial government off icials, provincial 

or local associations that support those with a disability and the 

community school board, 

Your Community Planning Team will liaise with members of the 

Rick Hansen 251h Anniversary Relay Team to ensure that you are 

well prepared and have all the necessary support to create an 

experience that is enjoyable for the whole community. 

Your Relay Representative 

You will be contacted in the upcoming weeks by your Relay 

Representative who will be the designated point of contact for 

your community. Your Representative will provide guidance 

and assistance for your End of Day Celebration, Relay route 

information, potential volunteer resources (from RHF and partner 

organizations) and information on other initiatives that encompass 

the 25th Anniversary Relay as a whole. 

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StEe gelecElon Fon goun End oF 

Dau EeleþnaÜlons 

A great place to begin your planning for your End of Day 

Celebration is to select an appropriate site for your festivities 

to be held. 

It is suggested that your End of Day Celebration be held at an 

outdoor entertainment facility or community area appropriate 

for large gatherings. Sites should be fully accessible and neutral 

in terms of sponsorship (detailed in the Commercial Rights 

Management section on page 2Ð. As a contingency plan in case 

of severe weather conditions, the Community Planning Team 

should identify a backup indoor location in close proximity to the 

originally selected site. 

poEenE¡at Locaùtons Fop goun EnO OF DaU GelebnaElon lrìClude: 

Gommunity centres 

Outdoor theatres 

Schools 

a 

Cglleges,o¡ Uni.versities 

Recreation centres 

Parks 

ta 

a 

Enterta inment' centres 

t, 

Historic buildings 

a 

City squares 

lconic locations 

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Town halls 

ArenaslStadiums 

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selecting your celebration site, you should consider the 

following factors: 

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Setect a s¡te for 

When 

o The ability of the site to be integrated into the finalized Relay 

plans and the streets the Relay will travel. 

. Does the location have easy access for community members 

and persons with disabilities? 

. ls the location in a populated area? 

¡ ls there a viable option in the event of unfavourable weather? 

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ls there suff icient space for estimated crowds? 

. ls there access and parking facilities for the public and the 

25th Anniversary Relay convoy vehicles (approximately 

1OO metres of parking space will be required for the convoy)' 

n Are there sufficient washroom facilities? 

n ls there sufficient space for a stage area and other set-up 

requirements? 

Your Relay Representative will contact you in the 

upcom¡ng weeks to offer assistance with site selection. 

COI'IMUNITY PLANNING GUIDE 

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Gutdeltnes Folì Bannlelì-Fnee EvenEs 

It is important that your event be accessible and inclusive for all. 

Please refer to the Barrier-Free Guidelines included in the Appendix 

of this Community Planning Guide for a detailed outline when 

selecting your End of Day Celebration site. 

suggesElons Fon goul't End oF 

Dau Celeþr'aÜlon oonEenE 

Local Content 

Action ltems 

o 

;o 

Familiarize yourself 

with thg.guidelines for 

banier'fiee:events 

Start ryorking towards 

creating,a,program 

;of localcontent and 

,- :".;' .'' 

entertainmént ' 

Your End of Day Celebration offers a wonderful opportunity to 

showcase the incredible talent, cultural richness and diversity 

in your community. We encourage you to create a program that 

generates excitement and enthusiasm for all ages and audiences. 

You should consider including representation from all facets of your 

community and surrounding areas within the evening's program, 

such as: sport, culture, persons with disabilities, aboriginal heritage, 

senior citizens, local entertainment and local celebrities. 

Your Relay Representative will follow up with you approximately 

four to six months prior to your Celebration to review your proposed 

program and to offer any desired advice and guidance. 

Official Relay Content 

We are very much looking forward to collaborating with you on 

the programming of your End of Day Celebration. Your Relay 

Representative will work wìth you to ensure that our ten minute 

portion of 251h Anniversary Relay content can be easily incorporated 

into your community's content to ensure a seamless celebration. 

lf you are planning to include a local entertainment program, it is 

suggested that it run prior to the arrival of the Final Community 

Participant and 251h Anniversary Relay content. This will give 

maximum exposure to your local content and will create an 

atmosphere of excitement leading up to the Final Community 

Participant's arrival. 

THE RICK }IANSEN 25IÉ ANNIYERSARY RELAY

communrÜu Plannlng Gulde 

Fltcl{ Hansen 25bn Fnnlverrsanu 

Relag PanUnens 

The Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay would not be possible 

without the generosity of our partners. As a result of the invaluable 

support they have provided to the 251h Anniversary Relay, certain 

sponsor elements should be taken into account within your End of 

Day Celebration plans, 

Recognition and Signage 

25th Anniversary Relay backdrops and signage will be provided 

as part of your End of Day Celebration. ln order to adhere to the 

contracts with our Relay partners, we ask that any community 

signage recognizing local sponsors at community events first be 

approved by your Relay Representative. Placement of community 

signage will be at the discretion of the community, however, there 

will be some restricted signage areas - mainly media locations and 

the main stage. 

Celebration Site Activation 

Partners of the 251h Anniversary Relay may choose to conduct 

marketing and promotional activities at the community celebration 

sites, enhancing the festive atmosphere. The scope of these 

activities will vary according to the size of the site and anticipated 

attendance. Once approved, sponsor-related promotions or activities 

will not require any assistance from the Community Planning Team. 

Although partners may also distribute premium items such as 

merchandise and souvenirs, all other requests for premium 

distribution must first be approved by your Relay Representative. 

Local Sponsors 

To respect the contractual obligations of the Rick Hansen 

251h Anniversary Relay's sponsors and partners, the pursuit and/or 

acquisition of local sponsors is permitted with the approval from 

your Relay Representative. The approval process is necessary to 

protect 25th Anniversary Relay partner exclusive category rights and 

to avoid conflicting sponsors and services. 

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The Community Planning Team may approach local businesses 

for donations. However, public recognition of these businesses 

or individuals will be limited to verbal acknowledgement at the 

community celebration, signs at the entrance to the site or in 

local print advertising for the event. No on-stage presence, further 

marketing rights or any association with the Relay can be granted' 

T}IE RICT( }IANSEN 25Ið ANÌ{IYERSARY RELAY

communrúu plannrng Gulde 

I 

a 

Action ltem 

Suggest locations for 

brief community stops 

or community events. 

NeHÜ Elau Genemonlal 

DepaFEune 

The End of Day Celebration site will be the departure point for the 

next Relay day. During school days and hours the 25th Anntversary 

Relay will aim to start from a school where a departure ceremony 

will take place. lf the End of Day Celebration is the town hall, 

the Relay will commence from the town hall that morning and 

operationally transfer the Rick Hansen Medal to the closest school 

for a ceremonial departure with the f irst participant. 

Gommunltu sbops e Events 

ln addition to your End of Day Celebration, the Relay hopes to 

engage as many facets of your community as possible throughout 

the day, either before your End of Day Celebration or the following 

day depending on the finalized Relay plans for your community. 

We may make short stops/visits at locations within your 

community to offer an intimate, participatory and educational 

experience of the Rick Hansen story, the 25th Anniversary Relay 

and the inspiration that stems from it. 

We may look to your expertise to suggest locations such as schools, 

universities, sporting clubs, town halls, hospitals, treatment 

centres, new and existing accessible buildings and other iconic or 

cultural locations you feel would be suitable for these events. 

The number of community stops will be varied depending on your 

location. The 25th Anniversary Relay Team will be responsible for 

all of the logistics to facilitate these events; we only look to the 

Community Planning Team to point us in the right direction! 


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Relau PanEtclpanE SelecElon 

The 251h Anniversary Relay Team will be responsible for all 

logistics and communications associated with the final selection, 

scheduling and coordination of the 7,000 participants that will 

carry the Rick Hansen Medal across the country. These difference 

makers and their inspirational stories will showcase the difference 

they have made in their communities, and remind us that we can 

all be powerful champions of change and work together to build a 

better world, 

The majority of the partrcipants will be selected through a public 

contest that will be launched in spring o12OI1. The Final 

Community Participant that will carry the Rick Hasen Medal into 

your End of Day Celebration will be selected through the valued 

recommendations from Community Planning Teams such as yours, 

End oF DAU GeletlFaElon 

paFEtcrpanE 

One of the most exciting benefits of hosting an End of Day 

Celebration is the opportunity for your Community Planning Team 

to recommend the Final Community Participant who will carry the 

Rick Hansen Medal in your community and into your End of Day 

Celebration. 

Rick Hansen has devoted his life to finding a cure for spinal cord 

injury and removing barriers. He has made a difference in the 

lives of so many people. Undoubtedly your community is home to 

someone who has also inspired others or made a difference in one 

way or another to those who might benefit from a helping hand. 

We look to the Community Planning Team to nominate one 

individual who should be honoured with this special recognition. 

We hope that it will be an incredible honour to be selected as the 

Final Community Participant, and the End of Day Celebration will 

provide an outstanding platform for the community to celebrate 

the positive difference that this individual has made - recognizing 

them for their inspirational and remarkable achievements. 

COIIMUNITY PLANNING GUIDE 2223

As a safeguard, the Community Planning Team should submit two 

additional community representatives as alternate options, The 

contact information for all three suggested participants should be 

communicated to your Relay Representative once they have been 

contacted and have agreed to the release of their information. 

Additionally, please feel free to encourage the family, friends and 

co-workers to accompany this distinctively selected individual 

during their portion of the Relay. 

GommuntEu PaFEtctpanE SelecEton 

The Final Community Participants will be shining examples 

of ordinary people with extraordinary stories of determination, 

excellence and teamwork - people who make a difference in 

your community. 

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¿¿3 l4

HddtEtonal consldeFaEtons Fon Ftnal 

communtEu PanEtctpanE SelecEton 

The selection process of the Final Community Participant is 

up to the discretion of the Community Planning Team. For 

example, it may be a call for community nominations, an 

invitation or designation. 

It is advised that the nominee be contacted to confirm interest 

and availability before forwarding their name to your Relay 

Representative. lt is up to the discretion of the CPT to publicly 

announce their nominee, however, we recommend postponing 

any public announcements until the Relay Team can contact 

the nominee and confirm their details and provide them with 

additional information. 

It is advised that elected government officials or declared 

political candidates not be given preferential treatment or gain 

access to the Final Community Participant position through 

their offices or roles as public leaders unless they fully meet 

the selection criteria. 

PanbtcrpanE BequtFemenbs Folì Hll 

Relau PanErcrpanEs 

All Participants will need to meet the following requirements: 

Be at least 12 years of age as of Augusl24, 2OI1. There is 

no maximum age limit. 

Have his/her own transportation to the assigned meeting 

point and from the end of their participation segment. 

Be prepared and competent to participate unaccompanied 

in the two to three hour participant experience (except 

when a participant is a person with a disability that requires 

additional assistance). 

Wear the Participant uniform provided by the Relay Team for 

the duration of the experience. 

Sign consent and/or waivers provided by the Relay Team and 

abide by the participation guidelines. 

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t 

Action ltems 

O Determine three 

individuals that should 

be considered as the 

FinalCommuni$ 

Participant for your 

community 

Suggest locations for 

Participant Meeting 

Points. 

PanUtGtpanb MeeElng PolnEs 

The 25rh Anniversary Relay Team looks to the expertise of the 

Community Planning Team for suggesttons for Participant Meeting 

Points (i.e. community centre, school gymnasium, etc.)' Please 

note that final determination of meeting points will be at the 

discretion of the 25th Anniversary Relay Team. Our preference is 

to have the Final Participant Meeting Point as close to the End of 

Day Celebration site as Possible. 

Some requirements for Participant Meeting Points are as follows: 

Proximity and appropriateness as tt relates to the 

finalized route. 

Proximity to your End of Day Celebration Site' 

Accessible washroom facilities. 

Locations that are accessible. 

Locations need to accommodate approximately 10 to 15 

Participants and be available 2 to 3 hours prior to your 

celebration. 

Location must be free of charge for use. 


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A typical Relay day will commence at approximately 9:00am and 

be operational until the arrival of the Final community Participant 

into the End of Day Celebration at approximately 5:30pm' The 

average distance covered in a day will be 80 kilometres using a 

variety of the following Relay modes: 

Participant Mode 

ln populated areas, participants will carry the Rick Hansen 

Medal, on foot, by wheelchair or using a variety of alternative 

modes of transportation. Each participant will cover an average 

distance of 250 metres. ln this Relay mode, most participants 

will take approximately three to five minutes to complete their 

segment travelling at approximately five kilometres per hour. The 

"Participant Mode" will be the most common mode of the 

25th Anniversary Relay while travelling through your community, 

Endurance Mode 

ln less populated areas, and to cover longer distances between 

communlties, the Rick Hansen Medal will be carried by a 

participant in "Endurance Mode," travelling at approximately 

12 kilometres per hour' Endurance Mode can be on foot, by 

wheel chair, hand cycle or an appropriate alternative mode of 

transportation. 

Extraordinary Modes of Transpottation 

The 2Sth Anniversary Relay Team wants to showcase canada's 

innovation in transportation, accessibility, sustainability and 

unique culture. As such we are looking to engage individuals 

that possess unique talents in "extraordinary" modes of 

transportation - distinctive ways of getting from "A to B''' 

Examples of Extraordinary Modes of Transportation could be 

motorcycle, horseback, tace cat, skis, sailboat, kayak' canoe, 

adaptive rowing, ultra-light aircraft or even hot air balloon' 

lf your community Planning Team is aware o1 someone in your 

community who uses an Extraordinary Mode of Transportation, 

please let your Relay Representative know. 


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Relau Hdvance 

o 

Provide suggestions of 

I 

, Extraordinary lUodes 

of Transportation 

existing in your 

community 

Develop traffic 

ma¡qgementa-nd 

,', ovgralf ;saf!!y,ptans :for 

..your communiþr, 

Once the 25th Anniversary Relay has begun and operations are 

underway, a Relay Representative will arrive in your community 

one to two days prior to your End of Day Celebration to assist your 

Community Planning Team. 

This individual will be in your community to ensure that any last 

minute questions are answered and to support your team as your 

community welcomes the 25th Anniversary Relay. 

Relau convou openaEtons 

When in "Participant Mode," the Relay convoy is typically 

comprised of six vehicles with bicycle(s) providing support and 

ensuring the overall safety of the participant. 

The 25th Anniversary Relay Convoy will look like this in most cases: 

tllt¡tt 

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Pace/Shorcese 

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THE RICK HANSEI{ 25fi AI{NIYERSARY RETAY

¡communrüu planntng Guroe 

Local Poltce supponb 

Local police resources are requested to: 

o Develop and implement traff ic management plans for the 

safe and uninhibited passage of the Relay and to maximize 

community safety. 

e Provide traffic support for the convoy operations where it is 

considered that assistance is required. 

" 

Liaise on high-density crowd control measures on the 

25th Anniversary Relay route, 

. Liaise with the Community Planning Team and the Rick 

Hansen Foundation to provide police in support of community 

End of Day Celebrations to maximize community safety. 

Memor¡anclum oF undensEandtng (Mou) 

ln the interest of your community and the Rick Hansen 

Foundation, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be 

emailed to your community. This document will outline in 

detail the expectations, rights and obligations involved with the 

25th Anniversary Relay to ensure a mutually beneficial working 

relationsh ip. 

Your Relay Representative will be happy to assist you with any 

questions or concerns you may have and will be in contact with 

you shortly after you receive this document. 

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Helau Manl{eElng Hncl GommunlcaElons 

The Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay is an incredible journey 

that will engage as many Canadians as possible over a nine 

month period. Relay Communications will actively promote the 

25rh Anniversary Relay through media outreach to generate news 

coverage, produce online communications and create marketing 

initiatives on a national and regional level. News stories wlll 

focus on participants, communities and other compelling stortes 

associated with the 25th Anniversary Relay. 

Your Community Planning Team is encouraged to create and 

implement their own unique communications plans around 

your End of Day Celebration and the arrival of the Relay in your 

community. 

Relay communications looks forward to collaborating with your 

community Planning Team to ensure that you have all the tools 

required to help promote the Relay, build crowds and create 

an overall atmosphere of enthusiasm and excitement' You will 

be provided with basic communications guidelines, templated 

press releases, speeches, graphic materials such as banners and 

posters, advertisements, key messages and other tools as part of 

our marketing and communications support for your community 

Planning Team. 

Please feel free 

assistance with 

to contact your 

your media and 

Relay R epresentative for 

communications Plans. 

Editorial Coverage 

News media organizations are encouraged to and will be assisted 

in covering the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay on an editorial 

basis. These activities can significantly enhance efforts to raise 

awareness of the 25th Anniversary Relay in communities 

across Canada. 

A local media organization that offers to provide you with 

promotional advertisements or free of charge coverage for crowdbuilding 

purposes may not have any official association with 

the Relay. 

COMMUNIlY PLANNING GUIDE 

23ð3

Official Languages 

All marketing and communications materials will be provided to 

the communities in both official languages. 

Official Spokespeople 

While the 25th Anniversary Relay Team will have a number of 

spokespeople, a member or members of your Community Planning 

Team may be asked to act as a spokesperson for your community' 

Please identify an individual from your CPT who would be 

comfortable speaking with the media if required' 

Online Communications 

The Rick Hansen website (www.rickhansen.com) will contain 

comprehensive information that outlines the Relay route across 

Canada. There will also be a251h Anniversary Relay micro-site 

that will be launched in the spring of 2011. The Relay Team will 

regularly update the website by adding engaging and pertinent 

content. Examples of the 2Sth Anniversary Relay website content 

will include feature stories and interviews, photos, videos, 

information on the original Rick Hansen Man ln Motion World 

Tour, outlines of other 2Srh Anniversary initiatives and frequently 

asked questions. 

Commercial Rights Management 

The various marks, branding, graphics and sponsor images 

used during the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay are under 

the protection of the Rick Hansen Foundation. This protection 

ensures that only official sponsors, licensees or government 

partners receive the benefits of having a direct and contractual 

business relationship or affiliation with the 2Sth Anniversary 

Relay and the Rick Hansen Foundation. Any contravention of this 

policy may undermine the ability of the Rick Hansen Foundation 

to raise funds through their sponsorship program. Your Relay 

Representative will work with you to ensure that event and 

Relay areas are free and clear of any conflicting companies or 

organizations attempting to capitalize on the scope and appeal of 

the 25th Anniversary Relay and community celebrations. 

THE RICI( HANSEI{ 25IÉ ANNIYERSARY RELAY

communrúu plannrng Gutde 

HppendlH I 

lmportant Dates And Action ltems 

BRITISH COLUMBIA 

RESPONSIBLE âCTION ITEM 

PARTY 

lnvitation and community Planning Guide (cPG) sent to all End of Day celebration 

communities. 

Follow-up with End of Day Celebration communities begins. 

February 2011 

Mayor's Office 

CPT 

Form a Community Planning Team (CPT). 

Select End of Day Celebration and contingency sites. 

CPT 

Suggest locations for Participant Meeting Points. 

CPT 

Suggest locations for community stops or events. 

RHF 

Distribution of Memorandum of Understanding (M0U) to End of Day Celebration 

communities. 

Launch of participant selectíon program and call for online applications. 

Signed Memorandum of Understanding (M0U) returned to RHF. 

Relay Representatives conduct f irst visits to communities to verify street-level 

Relay route. 

June 2011 

RHF 

CPT 

a 

a 

Relay route distributed to CPT for feedback' 

Develop End of Day Celebration content and community operations plans. 

CPT 

a 

Develop traffic management and overall safety plans for your community. 

CPT 

a 

Provide suggeslions of Extraordinary Modes of Transportation. 

August 24,2OLl 

Rick Hansen 25h Anniversary Relay starts in Cape Spear' NL' 

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Barrier Free Guidelines 

It is ímperative that all aspects of End of Day Celebrations and community events are inclusive of 

persons with disabilities. 

The following information offers guidelines to ensure that your events are inclusive and welcoming of 

all citizens in your community: 

Location 

a 

a 

a 

a 

a 

a 

a 

Accessible bus route or other transportation to the event' 

Suitable parking for wheelchair users and over-height vehicles. 

Site is accessible for people with mobility impairments. 

Seating positions are appropriate for use by wheelchair users. 

Stage is accessible to people with mobility impairments' 

Basic building access through entrances, doorways and into wheelchair accessible washrooms. 

Availability of water and relief stations for assistance dogs. 

Communication 

. Videos utilize closed captioning and where possible have Descriptive Video Service (DVS)' 

. Recordings or online availability of detailed information. 

. Availability of sign language interpreters for stage presentations, 

Stage Set-UP 

. Accessible and standard podiurns. 

r Ramps should have non-slip surfaces and edge protection and have a maximum slope of 8% 

(5% is preferred). 

. Option of using a lapel microphone for stage presentations' 

Awareness 

. Accessible features of the event should be well-communicated to potential guests, spectators, 

staff and volunteers. 

Awareness of emergency evacuation plans. 

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Contact lnformation 

Rick Hansen Foundation I 25th Anniversary Relay Headquañers: 

300-3820 Cessna Drive 

Richmond, BC 

v7B OA2 

Fax: 604-295-8159 

Community Inquiries: 

r-778-296-1552 

comm u n ity@rickhansen.com 

Media /Communications lnquiries: 

t-778-296-1555 

relaymed ia@rickha nsen.com 

Website 

www.rickhansen.com 


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SUBMITTED BY: BTENT WAtSON, EP/ESS COOTd|NAtOT 

FILE: 7010-03-03 


SUBJECT: Fire DisPatch 

PURPOSE: 

To obtain Council direction in regards to selection of a fire dispatch systems solution' 


THAT Council receive the "VFRS Dispatch Modernization Study" attached to the reporl 

dated January 12,2011; 

AND FURTHER, that Council approves the Enhanced Stand-Alone System (Fire 

Department Management, or "FDM"j ior a Computer-Assisted Dispatch (CAD) and Records 

Management SYstem (RMS); 

AND FURTHER, that Council approve a phased, annual approach for the implementation 

of dispatch system enhancements and capability expansion. 


ANALYSIS: 

The current Dispatch System is 

ete and expedient RDNO 

-systems. 

equipment and oþerating have reached, and in some 

cases, exceeded their sèrviceable 

system is a public and life 

. 

safety issue that is in critical need of a capital upgrade. Thus, status quo is not an option' 

Council has indicated a preference to retain a local fire dispatch capability. Thus, there are 

two fire dispatch solutions to choose from: 

Option 2: Hosted System (ntergrayhlProle.ct Fires - Emergency Communications for 

- Soutitwesi British Columbia, or "E-Comm") 

E-Comm hosts and maintains lntergraph CAD and RMS systems. VFRS is responsible only 

for actual dispatch operations. lmplém'entation, maintenance and administration of the 

system are Provided bY (E-Comm). 

(See attached Dispatch Modernization Study for a full analysis) 

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A. 

During the committee of the whole meeting of March 29, 2oog, the following resolution 

was carried: 

THAT Council authorizes administra 

Rescue Seruices (VFRS) Fire DisPa 

Regional District of the Nofth Okana 

users their intention to participate in 

case anatyiis. (Option'3 Fire'Dispatch, VFRS Busrness PIan refers); 

AND FURTHER, that this resotution contemptates the transition of the current Fire 

Dispatch tytt", in an "as is condition" and that a number of non-discretionary 

upgrades will be required within the business case anatysis. The current system is a 

public safetY r.ssue. 

CARR,ED. 

B. Relevant Historv: 

ln 2010 Council allocated $1OOK to commence the fire dispatch modernization as a multiyeãr 

pro¡ect. må tollowing is a chronology of the fire dispatch initiative since vernon's 

ñotif¡dat¡ón of withdrawal from the regional sen ice in spring 2010: 

. On B0 August, Council approved a consultant study for fire dispatch system design' 

. In late Auguri ZOIO, VFHS and COV lT staff travelled to Vancouver to assess the 

feasibility and cost-effectiveness of participating in a hosted Fire Dispatch System 

through E-Comm. 

o ln September the consultant study confirmed that, subject to cost, a hosted fire 

dispatch sYstem was desirable. 

ln the fall, VFRS staff entered into discussions with E-comm for the development 

and associated costs of a hosted dispatch system' 

on December 5, E-Comm provided VFRS with a detailed quote for a hosted 

dispatch system solution. VFRS and lT staff conducted a cosVbenefit analysis of the 

E-öomm solution versus a stand alone VFRS fire dispatch system' 

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January 6, 2011, VFRS and COV lT staff conducts comprehensive analysis of E- 

Comm quote, and conclude that a stand-alone, Vernon dispatch solution offers the 

best value and service level. 


Depending on the option selected, there will be a service level adjustment required to 

fund the enhanced VFRS dispatch capability (see attached analysis). The risk for 

unforeseen costs and/or budgetary overruns is considered as MEDIUM for this 

project. 

Prepared by: 

S*J.ù¡Fr 

Authors name 

Approved for submission to Council: 

Leon Gous, CAO 

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Vernon Fire Rescue Services 

Dispatch Svstem Modernization Studv 

Introduction 

Council has indicated a preference to retain a local Vernon Fire Rescue Services 

(VFRS) fire dispatch capability, and to this end three dedicated Communications 

òperators (dispatchers) were hired in 2010, with a fourth to be hired in FY201 1. 

Concurrentìy, in 2O1O Council allocated $100,000 to retain a fire communications 

consultant, þurchase a new, purpose-built dispatch work station, renovate the dispatch 

center, and to have staff examine options for the future VFRS dispatch system' 

ln late 2010, VFRS and lnformation Services staff travelled to the Lower Mainland to 

evaluate options for an enhanced VFRS dispatch system. A number of qualitative and 

quantitative criteria were used to evaluate the options examined, including cost, 

econom¡es of scale, operational effectiveness, user friendliness, connectivity and staff 

support requirements, as well as the possíbility of future expansion and systems 

lifecycle upgrades. Staff also met with current users of the systems under 

conéideraiiõn, including Vancouver Fire Rescue, Coquitlam Fire Rescue and Kelowna 

Fire Department to obtâin user feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of the 

respective systems, From this detailed research, two optionsfor an enhanced VFRS 

dispatch capability presented themselves: a stand-alone Fire Department Management 

(FDM) system, or a hosted, lntergraph/Project Fires system. 

This paper presents a comparative analysis of these two systems, and concludes that 

while lnierglaph provides a higher tier of capability and ease of implementation, the 

stand-aloné fOn¡ system offers better value, flexibility, complete autonomy over the 

system, and is less prone to business continuity disruptions. 

Background 

For over two decades, VFRS has provided contract fire dispatch services to all of the 

North Okanagan municipalfire departments, While the dispatchers were VFRS 

personnel, thé communications and dispatch equipment was paid for and maintained 

inrougn the Regional District of the North Okanagan (RDNO). During this time, little in 

the wãy of major systems or communicatio ts upgrades were undertaken, with the result 

that móst of tlre equipment is either at the end of - or has surpassed - its seruice life' 

With RDNO transitioning to an alternate service provider for fire, VFRS will inherit these 

obsolete legacy dispatcñ and communications systems. Due to their advanced age and 

obsolescenie,-these systems pose a serious threat to public safety due to their 

unreliability, difficulty in securing spare parts and knowledgeable technicians, and 

inability to-expedite response times through incorporation of modern Computer-Assisted 

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Dispatch (CAD) technology. This is a maior operational shortcoming that extends 

already eicessiue responËe times in more remote areas of the City. lndeed, the current 

VFRS Oispatcn infrastructure, which processes approximately 2800 emergency calls a 

year and ðervices over 35,000 people, is at least a generation behind that of other 

óomparable municipalfire depártmbnts. For these reasons, sfafus quo is not an option 

within the context of the current VFHS dispatch capability. 

Strategic DÍrection 

Whichever dispatch solution is adopted, it is envisioned that the initial implementation 

will include thé cAD and RMS components only. This approach was chosen to keep 

initial costs to a minimum, and to provide Council with a baseline from which to select 

bare bones, modern dispatch solution that will have an immediate and significant impact 

on response times and public safety. Either system can be expanded in subsequent 

fiscal yeurs to include dòsired capabitity enhanceme¡ts such as "rip and runs," mobile 

CAD (apparatus mounted computers iint

o Other operational upgrades as required 

Option ldentification 

The city of vernon (cov) purchases and implements its own stand-alone FDM CAD 

and Records Manag"t"nt System (RMS). VFRS is responsible for total 

implementation, operation and upgrades io the system, in addition to actual dispatch 

operations. 

systems (RMS would also be 

omm), VFRS is resPonsible 

ntenance and administration of 

FDM versus lntergraph: What's the Difference? 

Before examining the differences between the two systems, it is important to note that 

ã¡in* would signìtùãnity improve VFRS' dispatch cápabitity, as the current manual 

VfnS dispatch-system is a iull generation behind either of these systems' 

FDM and lntergraph both utilize modern cAD software programs' The cAD works by 

es, tYPes of aPParatus, radio 

hand. Hence, a CAD sYstem is 

constant updates and refinements, as 

or new streets or call{ypes are added to 

the system. 

With the data pre-loaded into the system, 

based on information obtained from the c 

incident type and the address or location o 

civic addiess automatically on 911 calls' N 

local area remains a critical component in 

next stage in the dispatch process)' Both 

BC Ambulance dispatch, so allvoice traffi 

ãipro."..ing a First Medical Responder (FMR) call. With VFRS' current technology, 

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FMR calls must be manually phoned in by BC Ambulance to the VFRS dispatcher who 

must then build the call from scratch, adding precious minutes to response times' 

Once the call is ,,built" in the CAD, the dispatcher simply clicks the mouse to "commit" 

the call. The computer does the rest, automatically identifying the response area and 

the appropriate apparatus to respond. The guess work that is such a feature of 

obsolete manual dispatch systems is practically eliminated, thereby expediting response 

times. This is the essence ót the CAD system, but there are many other potential 

applicati 

ing prompting dispatchers to notify utility companies 

Ouring a 

añ RCn¡p file number at motor vehicle incidents, and 

notifylng 

uch as the Fire Chief or Emergency Management 

Coordinator. 

Although both FDM and lntergraph utilize a CAD system, the latter is generally 

considered to be of a higher quaiity and more robust based on industry reviews. Thus, 

while FDM is generally õons¡dered a "Tier 2" system, lntergraph is a "Tier 1." 

FDM 

FDM is headquartered in North Vancouver, and has been in business for over 20 years. 

Notable users of FDM CAD include Surrey and Fraser Valley (which is the alternate 

service provider selected by RDNO). In addition to CAD, FDM produces an RMS 

system in"t ¡r widely regarded as the industry standard. lndeed, VFRS currently uses a 

bâsic version of FDM R[¡S, and under the lntergraphiProject Fires solution the FDM 

. However, COV would have to 

E-Gomm, without any credit extended 

ally, should VFRS transition to the E- 

formation held by the department does not 

have the ability to be migrated over to the new system' 

There appears to be a trend among some FDM CAD users away from the product in 

favour of 'lntergraph. For example,-both Saanich and Lethbridge have replaced their 

stand-alone FDM systems with lntergraph, while Kelowna is currently considering the 

hosted E-Comm lntergraph solution. Finally, it is important to note that BC Ambulance is 

solidly lntergraph. Shõuld VFRS adopt the FDM solution, COV would be responsible for 

re-toóling thã system every time BC Ambulance conducts a version update. 

lntergraph 

lntergraph is an international company headquartered in Sweden. lt is used in more 

than-60'countries and, as mentioned above, is generally considered the best CAD 

dispatch system currently available. 

E-Comm would hold the license for the lntergraph system, and would be responsible for 

maintenance and updates. This has several benefits for a medium-sized department 

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like VFRS. First, as experience shows, maintaining and updating - to say nothing of 

implementing - a full CAD dispatch system 

h many 

un'kno*nt (sãe below). By having a inird p 

the 

uncertainty is eliminatêd, ánd theãmount of 

lndeed' 

under tne FOM solution, a new part-time employee (PTE) witl be required to maintain 

the system. That said, ihe datatraffic from E-Comm will be billed per gigabyte, making 

¡t a wjldcard cost that is unknown at this time. However, it could be significant, and must 

be considered as at least a partial offset to the requirement of a new PTE under the 

stand-alone FDM solution. 

E-Comm provides dispatch services to most of the major municipal fire- and police 

Jepartments in the Lower Mainland, Therefore, potential economies of scale could be 

realized should more customers (i,e. Kelowna) adopt the hosted solution. Also, VFRS 

will benefit from the experience of the other, larger partners in developing new 

applications for the CÀD and/or new directions in the dispatch and RMS systems, 

ensuring that VFRS dispatch remains current and optimized for local emergency 

operations. 

As part of the Project Fires working group that oversees the ongoing development and 

direction of the Iniergraph and RM-slystems, Vernon would have one vote; the same 

as a much larger Oeþariment, such as Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services' However, 

should Vernoñ find iisetf in the minority of voters on a specific issue, then the interests 

of the majority would hold swaY. 

E-Comm is housed in arguably the most advanced and secure emergency 

communications facility iã tne Þrovince. Also, with redundancy ev_erywhere in the lower 

mainland, network disiuptions are minimal. Locally, however, VFRS would be 

dependent on a run from E-Comm, which would likely experience temp_orary network 

oui"g"r several times a year. Under the sti nd-alone FDM solution, COV lS staff would 

e to Vernon from the lower mainland 

escalate. Moreover, under the 

server, adding $12,000 to the E- 

every year for its 3 year cycle replacement. 

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Table 1: Qualitative AnalYsis 

Enhanced Stand Alone 

System (FDM) 

Hosted Solution 

(l nterg raph/Proiect Fires) 

CAD System Meets our needs Exceeds our needs 

Mapping Meets our needs Exceeds our needs 

Number of Other 

Users/Agencies (l ncluding 

Accepted industry standard 

for smaller municiPalities 

Main supplier of service to 

large municiPalities 

BCAS) 

Ease of lmplementation COV lS staff required Minimal staff involvement 

Maintenance and UPdates COV lS staff of 21 

hrs/week 

Potential Economies of 

Scale and Synergies with 

Other Users 

Regional District's contract 

with Fraser ValleY utilized 

FDM, future PartnershiP 

would be simPler; comPlete 

flexibility to develoP work 

COV lS staff of 5 hrs/week 

Superior if Partnering with 

other larger municiPalities is 

beneficial; able to use 

established work 

f lows/tem plates/oPe ratio n al 

f lows/te m p lates/oPe ratio n al 

guidelines, etc., as 

required 

guidelines, etc., but no 

flexibility to adaPt to local 

needs 

Potential for life-cycle Ongoing, server reserves Ongoing, server reserves 

Upgrades and 

and licensing service and licensing service 

Enhancements 

contracts 

contracts 

BCAS lnterface Available lncluded in basic sYstem 

System Enhancements (i.e. 

Mobile CAD, lnsPection 

Tablets) 

Enterprising Potential 

Ownership/Autonomy over 

System 

Comparable 

Can be rolled out in 

phases, as budget allows 

Total control 

Comparable 

Services are based on what 

Vancouver is currentlY using 

N/A 

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Table 2: Impact and Risk AnalYsis 

Potential for Unforeseen 

Costs and/or Budgetary 

Overruns 

COV Staff/lT Support 

Requirements 

VFRS Administrative Staff 

Oversiqht 

Business Continuity 

Disruption 

Premature Systems 

Obsolescence 


Svstem (FDM) 

Medium 

Medium 

High 

Low 

Low 


ll nterqraph/Proiect Fires) 

Medium 

Low 

Low 

High 

Low 

Tabte 3: First Year Price Comparison (Based on 3 User Licenses, CAD and full 

suite of RMS Modules) 

Option 

Capital/Start Up Cost: Year 

One* 


Svstem (FDM) 


ll nterqraph/Proiect Fires) 

$128,475 $205,900 

$12,000 (local server) 

Tax (HST - 2%) $2,570 $4,359 

Continsency (10%) 13,105 s22,226 

Onqoinq Cost (Per Year) $14.485 s77,470 

COV Staff/lT Support 

$33,000 Salary 

$7,600 Overhead 

$3,800 Overtime (10%) 

$6,250 FDM Train the 

Trainer 

$11,000 Salary 

$2,600 Overhead 

$1,265 Overtime (10%) 

Year 1 - Totals $209,285 $336,820 

*lncludes BCAS lnterface 

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Tabte 4: Comparison of Ongoing Annual Cosfs 

Ongoing Annual Cost 

(not including capability 

upgrades such as Mobile 

cAD) 

COV Staff/lT SupPort 

Requirements 


System (FDM) 


(l nterq raph/Proiect Fi res) 

$14,485 $77,47O 

(plus 3% annual increase) 

$44,400 $14,865 

Hardware reserves $4,000 

Ongoing - Totals $62,885 $92,335 (not including 3% 

annual operatinq increase) 

Conclusion and Recommendation 

This analysis has compared and contrasted two very different options for the enhanced 

VFRS dispatch system. As such, every effort has been made to distil these two options 

down to t'heir common operating components to facilitate a consistent and - as far as 

possible equitable analysis of their respective strengths and weaknesses' 

Ñevertheless, a true "apples io apples" anal¡ sis of the two systems remains elusive. 

That said, certain patterns emerge, which - 

when considered within the context of cost, 

capability and maintainability - are sufficient to make an informed recommendation. 

Clearly, ihe hosted lntergrap-h solution is of a higher tier and will be easier to implement 

than ihe stand-alone f-Onll solution. However, as this analysis has shown, these 

features come with a significant cost. Moreover, questions remain about the data link, 

(and its respective cost), and its susceptibility to business continuity disruptions. 

FDM, meanwhile, offers a proven product for a department the size of VFRS. The 

trade-off is a lower tier of capability, and increased COV staff support requiremglts, 

However, accounting for the costs associated with increased staffing levels, the FDM 

solution is still a múch cheaper option, and the City retains complete control of the 

system. 

ln sum, the stand-alone FDM system would be more work, less cost, under COV 

control, and would be custom to VFRS needs. lntergraph, hosted through E-comm, 

would be less work, more costs, not under COV control, and would not necessarily be 

custom to VFRS needs. For these reasons, FDM may be the best option for the future 

VFRS dispatch caPabilitY. 

Brent Watson, EmergencY Manager 

Vernon Fire Rescue Services 

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REPORT/RECOMM EN DATION TO COUN 

SUBMITTED BY: 

Greg Thompson 

Municipal Financial Technician 

Engineering Services 


FILE: 1855 -20 

SUBJECT: 

FLOOD PROTECTION GRANT 

PURPOSE: 

To request that Council support the BCF-CC Flood Protection Grant application for 

construction of phase one of the Watedront Storm Water Wetland project and authorize this 

project as #1 priority under this program, 


THAT Council support the City's application for the Waterfront Storm Water Wetland project 

as number one City priority for funding under the Building Canada Fund Communities 

ComponenV Flood Protection Program lntake 2010 program. 


THAT Council not support the City's application for the Waterfront Storm-water Wetland 

project as number one City priority for funding under the BCF-CC program. The result of 

ihis would be that staff would withdraw the application under this program and the project 

would not be considered for grant funding at this time. 

ANALYSIS: 

A. ns: 

N/A 

B. Rationale: 

L ln the summer of 2010 the City of Vernon was asked to consider projects for 

application to the Building Canada Fund Communities ComponenU Flood 

Protection Program lntake 2010. A preliminary application was submitted for 

prescreening on July 16,2010 for the Waterfront Storm-water Wetland project. On 

December 13, 2010 the City was notified that the preliminary application was 

selected for advancement and that formal application was required. The formal 

application was submitted on January 11,2011. A copy of the application is 

attached to this reporl as Attachment 1. 

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2. Details of the Waterfront Storm Water Wetland project are included in the attached 

grant application (Attachment 1). The total cost of the project is $954,844.39 of 

which the grant would fund 2/3 of the total project cost or approximately $636,563. 

DCC funding (Project ST 7 - Engineering Wetlands) for the project would be 28% 

of the total project cost or $267,356.43. The remaining 113 City share of 

$50,925.03 could be funded from general revenue reserves or from approved 20'11 

budget such as the miscellaneous storm account. lf the grant application is 

approved for funding by the Province, staff would subsequently submit a funding 

request to Council authorizing the use of the storm DCC funds as well as the 

general reven ue funds/source. 


1. Attachment 1 - BCF-CC Application Package 

D Strateqic Plan Obiectives: 

This report involves the following Guiding Principles that form the basis for Official 

Community Plan 2008: 

E. 

Pol icv (existinq/Relevance/None) : 

N/A 

F. 

Relevant Historv: 

N/A 

l.r. 

Applicant's Response: 

N/A 


N/A 

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l. Resources: 

Approximately 100 hours of staff time was required to submit the initial grant 

application. lf the grant is approved, an estimate 200 hours of staff time will be 

required to complete the necessary reporting for the grant and to manage the project 

to completion. 

BUDGET IMPLIGATIONS: 

lf the grant is approved, approximately $267,356.43 would be required from Storm DCC 

reseryes and approximately $50,925.03 from either general revenue reserves or from 

approved 2011 budget (miscellaneous road and storm). Staff would submit a report to 

iouncil if the granf is approved requesting the funds and confirming the amount and 

source. 


Greg ThomPson 

Date: 7g To''- Le' / ( 

Supervisor 

APPROVALS DATE cOu tlcll- AGENDA lN FoRtvþllQN : 


X 

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Regular 

ln-Camera/COW 



oateí)a\-ZIJþ 

Oate: I 

Date: 

Date: 

Item # 

Item # 

Item # 

Item # 

REVIEWED WITH 

f] eylaw & Licences 

X Clerk 

n Economic Dev. 

fl ncrvlP 

n au¡l¿¡ng & Bylaws 

n Human Relations 

NOTE: 

REVIEWED WITH 

n Environment 

n Facilities 

n Finance 

n r¡re 

ff GVS - Parks 

E utit¡t¡es 

REVIEWED WITH 

f] Puotic works 

X Planning 

I Engineering 

n Transit 

fl cvs - water 

n otner- 

City Administrator's comments will be provided if required as an addendum to the report 

REVIEWED WITH 

Committees 

n 

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Building Canada Fund - Communities Component 

Application RePort 

Canadä 

Proiect Number: +170V 

Aoplication Status: )re-Submitted 

Durreñt Date: ¿01 1.0'1 -1 1 

SECTION I - MUNICIPAL APPLICANT ORSPONSOR 

Leqal Nâme of AppllcanUsponsor: The Corporation of the City of Vernon 

Municipal Code/Band No.: 

llllunicioal Tvoe: Citv 

Street Address/P.O. Box No,: 

Street Address/P.O. Box No. (additional): 

3400 30th Street 

Iown/Gity: 

Province: lPostal Gode: 

y'ernon 

British Columbia lVlT SEo 

Êontact Given/Familv Name: Greg Thompson 

ontact Position: Municipal Technician 

Lanouaqe Preference: English 

Street Address/P,O. Box No.; 

Street Address/P.O. Box No. (additional): 

3400 30th Street 

fown/Giþr: 

Province¡ lPostal Code: 

,/ernon 

British Columbia lVlT 5Eo 

Ielephone No.: lFax No.: 

Émail Address: 

rthomoson(Overnon.ca 

:250) 550-3585 le50) 545-530e 

Attachment 1 

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Proiect Title: Vemon Flood Protection Proiect 

Provinsial Proièct Number: 41707 

SECTION II - PROJECT INFORMATION 

Date of Submission (YYYY-MM-DD): llllunicipal Priority: 1 

fou will be required to provide a copy of a Local Government Resolution supporting this 

oroiect. Do vou intend to upload a copy with your application? No 

Project Descri ption/AbStract: 

ìefer to uploaded Project Descrlption document for details. 

Nature of Proiecfi New Const¡uction 

Public/Private Partnerships; No 

Joint Proiect Aoolican* No 

Do vou intend to upload a business plan with your application? No 

Proiect Location 

Do you intend to uptoad an electronic copy of the Proþct Site MaP with your application? Yes 

Project Street Address Line l: 

)roject Street Address Line 2: 

6601 Okanaqan Landins Road 

Project Town/City: lProject Provlnce; 2roject Postal Gode; 

úemon 

lBritish Columbía J1H 1M2 

rroject Nearest lntersection or Legal Land Project Point of lnterestlPlacename: 

-ocation: 

)ther Project Locatlon lnformation: 

¡rovincial Zone: 

troiect Latitude: 

Proiect Lonqitude: 

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ls the proJect consistent with all applícable land-use and resource management plens? 

Has the project tender been äwardod? 

' Has construction stárted? 

Doês tho projeDt ¡nvolve federal or provlnclal owned assêts? 

, 

W¡ll the projêct be planned, conslructed and operated ¡n a manner thet takes lnto account 

lsks retaiedto extreme r¡atural events andror cllmate change? 

Yes 

No 

No 

No 

Yes 

SECTION III - PROJECT SUB.CATEGORY 

Primary Project Sub-Gategory: ìeduced vulnerability of communilies or infrastructure from 

:xtreme natural events 

)z" of Net Eligíble Godts to this 

¡roiect 100 

Sub4ateosrv?: 

Proiect Screening Criteria 

lateqory: Disaster Mitigation lnfrastructure 

Building Canada investments will be directed towards proiects that will reduce the vulnerability of a 

comminity or public infrastructure to the negative impacts of extreme natural events, including 

adverse events related'to climate change. 

please afflrm that.a risk assèSsment thât supports the proposêd niít¡get¡on project and ¡ncludes the llkelihood of a 

razard. or combinatloä of hazalds occuninS ãnd the pÕtent¡al.lmpacts has b( completed' 

Yes 

please list any-non-structural disester measures that s.upport rlsk assessmentçurènfly implÊmented, that -or 

w¡ll be 

mplêm€nled w¡th¡n Wvo years of project completlon. (e.9. municipal zoning byJaws, planníng and bullding codes 

:hát reduce disaster risk, publ¡c awaÌeness, educat¡on). 

Sxplanation: Through a combination of non siructural measures such as education, stakeholder 

:oâidination, land ule changes, inncivative financing and City bylaws, the City of Vernon is working 

:o mitigate storm water (flooding) related disasters in the area. The majori$ of these measrJres are 

rlread! ímplemented and some remain to be implemented contingent upon development proceeding 

n the area and funding being available for the works to proceed, 

Significant engineering and planning has 

3ity to prepare a comprehensive neighbo 

a 

'undamental component of the plan. The 

)wners and other local and regional government s 

te 

;he inÇlusion of disaster mitigaiion inirastructure on both City owned lands and private property in the 

rrea. Funding for these works would be thiousih a combination of City and developer funding. Land 

lse changesãre in progress to facilitate the proposed works and cunent City bylaws are in pìace to 

)nsure all new development and redevelopment of existing structures takes place such that fiood 

'elated damaqe is mitioated. 

please desôrlbe the emergency operatíons/rcspoflse plan that has been formulated basèd on the risk a8sessment, If 

¡uch a plan has beÊn develoóed. 

Explanatioh: Conlraçtor to provide response plan as part of the contract to construct the works. Plan 

io be reviewed by profpssional engineer and/or RPBio. Plan to be based on env¡ronrnental 

ruorky'¡eoort alreadv completed (component of engineerÍng design). 

please desorlbe how the proJect ¡s conslsfent w¡th the National D¡saster Mitigation Strategy, 

Explahation: Key to the National Disaster Mitigation Strategy is mitigation prior to disasters 

octuning. Consiétent with the national strategy the City of Vernon is investing in infrastructure that is 

designeã to protect adjacent properties from dåmage that would occuÍ up- to the 200 yr flood level. 

The þroject is part of an overall mitigation plan for the area that provides flood protection to adjacent 

residential, commerciâ|, industrial and institutional lands. 

SECTION IV. PROJECT EENEFITS 

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l) Reduce the soci.al, physical and/or economic risks associated with an extreme 

event and/oradverse effects related to climate 

lmprove the resilíency of public infrastructure to extreme natural events and/or 

proposed project is the first of approximately four phases that will provide the following 

1. Flood mitigation and protection for existing lands to the 200 year return period storm event. 

Conveyance of 'l 00 year return period storrn event. 

ls and pollutant removal where possible. 

protection for red and blue listed species and enhancement for blue listed species. 

Flood protection of existing airport site, 

. Flood protection of approximately 74 Heotares of residential, airport industrial and commercial 

including lR#6 First Nations Lands. 

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SECTION V,TIMELINES AND RATIONALE 

Timelines or nilestones represent key da;ies in the project when progress is achieved (such as fhe 

completion of a phase er a component of the project) and should be provided for proiects whose 

construction time is expected to last heyond one year. A descríption of each mílestone and its 

anticioated completion should be provided. 

Pioiect Start Date: 2011-02-'11 lProiect End Date: 2012-03-30 

fender Date: 201 1-05-09 

Construction Start Date: 2011-0ô-30 lGonstruction End Date: 201 2-03-30 

Proiect Rationale 

L Whst âre the spêc¡fíc Droblems or obiect¡ves that lhis proiect will address? 

This section shoutd províde a synopsis of what is happening curently within the municipality or 

region and what rhight happen if no action is taken at this time. Make sure that you deline the 

öøsrness oppoftunityiproblem in clear terms. lf statistical information is available to support thìs 

br,rsrness case then state what and where it can he found. lt should describe the history and the 

çunent state of affairs giving rise to the general bus¡ness problem and thus the need foithe project. 

Ihe primary objective of the proposed proJect is to provide flood protection in the lower reaches of 

y'emon Crqek drainage basin and limit the impact of flooding on land and structures. A secondary 

rbjective/benefit of the proje.ct will be a higher level of treatment of water in the basin (metals and 

roilutants) and habitat protection and enhancement for blue and red listed species. 

Ihe City of Vernon Master Drainage Plan identifies that significant flooding will occur in the area with 

:he Water surface of flooding for the 10 year storm being 4.08 meters above the normal water level 

i4 meters deep) which would result in a breach of the creek banks and be 325 meters wide (normal 

:¡.eek width is between 5 and 25 meters). This depth and width of flooding would impact 

approx¡mately 74 Hectares up to a depth of 4 meters (approximate maximum depth of flooding on 

mprovements/ developed property of 2 meters). Flooding to this extent damages residential houses, 

:ommercial properties, airport industríal lands and buildings and the airport runway thereby 

rotentially limiting emergency services access to the airport as it is designated. 

l'he proposed project is the fist of several phases that will provide the following: 

, Flood mitigation and protection for existing lands to the 200 yeâr return period storm event. 

'Conveyance of 100 year return period storm event. 

, Sediment removal 

' Metals and pollutant removal where possible. 

, Habitat protection for red and blue listed species and enhancement for blue listed species, 

' Flood protection of existing airport site. 

, Flood protection of approximately 74 Hectares of residential, airport industrial and commercial 

ands inoluding lR#6 First Natìons Lands. 

l. How would vour proiect address these speciflc probfems or objectlves? 

Th¡s section should îndicate how the project would improve orfix the problem stated in the "Proiect 

Rationale" sectisn. lt should explain why Federal - Provincial fundlng is required to enable the 

projectto proceed, ¡ncrease íús scope (size) or atlow it to proceed earlier than originally planned. 

lnctude a brief explanation of a) how the project suppotts the local development plan for the 

communW and b) how the project wilt affect the socíal, economic and/or natural environmenf of the 

municina:litv. 

The project would address the problem (flooding) through the construction of flood ptotectlon 

infrastructure to mitigate the impact of the 200 year return period storrn event, conveyance of the 

100 year storm, sediment removal, metals and pollutant removal (secondary benefit) and habitat 

protection for red and blue listed species and enhancement for blue listed species (secondary 

beneflt). 

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l-he project (fìrst of four phases) includes construction of approximately 1 70 lineal meters of '1200 

t r à¡"r"tet culvert, flow diversion structures, associated channel construction including rip rap 

>hannel, sedimentation/deteniion basin, wetland areas for flow attenuation and bio-treatment' and 

¡ssociated works. 

juJ to tne relatively high project cost, grant fundíng provided for under this program would allow the 

rvorks to 

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Wendy Majewski, TDM Coordinator FILE: 6440-01 

SUBJECT: Sustainability Events Program and Corporate Sponsorship 

PURPOSE: 

To seek support for continuing the established Sustainability Events program in 2011 in 

support of ongoing transportation demand management and environmental stewardship 

outreach and education initiatives. 


THAT Council supporl the 2011 Sustainability Events program, as outlined in Attachment 1. 


ANALYSIS: 

Council may choose to endorse only selecl 2011 Sustainability Events at this time. This 

would resulí in staff providing Counóil with information about the remaining sustainability 

events and initiatives individually throughout the year' 

Council may choose not to endorse the 2011 Sustainability Events program at this time' 

This would result in the need for staff to address public outreach initiatives and associated 

events on an ad hoc basis throughout the year' 


N/A 

B. Rationale: 

ln an effort to support transportation demand management and environmental 

stewardship priorities'set out in City of Vernon policy including the official Community 

plan (OCp),'the Transportation Master Plan and the Environmental Management 

Areas (EMÂ) Strategy, the City has undertaken a series of community awareness 

initiatives reíated toiansportai¡on demand management (TDM) and environmental 

stewardship. Collectively, these events are referred to as Sustainability Events. 

These initiatives reach a broad portion of the community and familiarize community 

members with sustainable optiohs. Collaborative community events are a practical 

way of "ng"ting 

V"rnon resi'dents and play an important role in information sharing, 

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community collaboration, program development and public outreach which are 

important components in supporting a resilient community. Changing community 

actions and behaviours requires extensive community involvement in order to 

influence the community's habits and for sustainable choices to become 

commonplace. 

Attachment t has a complete listing of the City's participation ín Sustainability Events 

in 2010 and outlines the City's proposed participation in 2011. lt is recommended that 

the City continue its participation in all of these events in 2011 in order to build and 

enhance the momentum that has been created around community participation, media 

support, information sharing and the implementation of sustainability initiatives. The 

one exception to this is the Commuter Challenge. Staff are focusing efforts on Bike to 

Work Week and Clean Air Day during this time frame, in partnership with neighbouring 

municipalities. Should Council choose to endorse this approach to the 2011 

Sustainability Events program, a memo with specific event details would be provided 

prior to each event. 

Partnerships strengthen Vernon's Sustainability Events in many ways. Staff regularly 

partner with agencies that promote events across BC or all of Canada, allowing the 

workload and costs to be distributed among several organizers. These outside 

agencies support our Sustainability Events by providing media coverage, graphics and 

design, website registration capabilities and more. Partnerships between 

municipalities within the region benefit Vernon's Sustainability Events by providing 

staff and financial assistance as well as increased buy-in from the broader community. 

Additional partnerships include those with local community groups and corporate 

sponsors. Attachment 2 reviews the 2010 Corporate Sponsorship Program which will 

continue into 2011. 


1. Attachment 1: Summary of Sustainability Events 

2. Attachment 2: Summary of Corporate Sponsorship Program 

D. 


The Sustainability Events involve the following objectives in Council's Strategic Plan: 

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1. Vernon's Sustainability Events support the 2008 Official Community Plan in many 

ways. ln particular, they contribute to creating a youth friendly city, protecting and 

preserving green spaces and sensitive areas, creating a culture of sustainability, 

and ensuring that Transportation Demand Management initiatives take a high 

priority in transportation planning. 

2. lt is identified by the 2008-2031 Transportation Master Plan that there is a strong 

desire in the community for improvements to reduce traffic congestion, improve air 

quality and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. This Master Plan states that 

TDM initiatives, such as transit, cycling, and walking will take a high priority in 

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TDM initiatives, such as transit, cycling, and walking willtake a high priority in 

transportation planning. A target of 2Oó/o for walking, cycling and transit mode 

share has been set foi 2031 to further encourage the use of alternative forms of 

transportation. Furlher, the City shall: 

vehicles; 

employees both to show leadership and to gain personal experience with 

alternative transPortation; 

enhance community awareness of sustainable transportation in Vernon. 

3. The Environmental Management Areas Strategy identifies the following objectives: 

natural amenities which support and facilitate the high quality of life found 

in Vernon; 

natur¿¡ features and environmentally significant areas which ensure 

ecosYstem resilience; 

sources in the air, water and soils of Vernon; and 

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Atthe Regular Meeting of December 14,2009, council endorsed the initiation of the 

Corporatñponsorship- Progr"t for the City's community sustainability events' 

The city of Vernon began hosting community sustainability events in 2008' some of 

these events 

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ok"n.g.n (RDNó) oåth"r local groups, which allows sustainability initiatives to be 

communicated to residents thróughout the region regardless of government 

iesponsiuilities for program implemen-iation. These events have continued to grow and 

develop each year, w¡m both more parlicipants and increasingly attractive events' 

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The cost of Vernon's Sustainability Events will be covered by Environmental Planning 

and Transportation Demand Management budgets and staff time as well as volunteer 

time, corporate sponsorship support and Regional District of North Okanagan 

contributions. 

Transporlation Demand Management and Environmental Planning budgets at the City 

are used to host successful community sustainability events as well as a number of 

other imporlant programs and initiatives. Should corporate sponsorship be sought for 

sustainability events in 2010, staff would continue to organize these events but with 

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CITY OF VERNON SUSTAINABILITY EVENTS 

Earth Hour 

Eafth Hour began in 2006 as an international initiative in which communities, businesses and 

governments around the world turn their lights off for one hour to raise awareness about 

energy consumption and carbon emissions. Over 4600 cities and towns and 1.3 billion people 

took part in Earth Hour 2010, sending a strong message about conservation and community 

engagement. 

2011 would be the City of Vernon's fourth year participating in Earth Hour which takes place on 

Saturday, March 26from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. As in 2010, a communityevent hosted bythe 

City of Vernon would take place at the Bean Scene Coffee House featuring acoustic music and 

the promoting the reduction of energy consumption. City departments would continue to work 

together in collaboration with Greater Vernon Services Parks, Recreation and Culture to 

support Earth Hour by turning off non-essential power sources at City and Regional facilities 

during Earth Hour. 

Earth Day 

Earth Day is an annual event which focuses on the environment and the health of our planet. 

Every year on April22 communities around the world celebrate this international event through 

awareness raising, community activities and the promotion of sustainability for the benefit of 

future generations. Strong youth involvement drives Earth Day events and provides those 

involved with the opportunity to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with our future 

generations. 

Since 2008, the City has hosted a Vernon Earth Day Celebration atthe Civic Plaza. ln 2010, 

the youth driven Be the Change Rally, organized by teachers, staff and students of School 

District 22, joined the City's event at the Civic Plaza. Spearheaded by local elementary school 

classes, this youth rally regularly involves over 500 local students who draw attention to 

sustainability and their own community ínitiatives. As in previous years, the 2011 Vernon Eafth 

Day celebration would highlight local youth initiatives, transpoftation demand management 

(TDM) initiatives, local food initiatives, waste reductíon, healthy lawns and gardens, protection 

of our air and water, and more. Due to overlap with Good Friday, the 2011 Earth Day 

Celebration in Spirit Square would take place on Thursday, April 21. 

Bike to Work Week 

ln 2010 Vernon partnered with Bike to Work BC, the Regional District of North Okanagan 

(RDNO), the Distríct of Coldstream, Kelowna, West Kelowna, Kamloops and the Active 

Communities Coordinator of Armstrong and Spallumcheen, to form a Thompson/Okanagan 

Bike to Work Week as a subset of the provincial Bike to Work BC campaign. This allowed us to 

avoid the conflict of hosting the Commuter Challenge at the same tíme as Bike to Work Week. 

The Bike to Work BC website was used for online registration and information for residents of 

the Thompson/Okanagan. 

ln Vernon, a pancake breakfast and Car versus Bike challenge kicked off the week on Monday 

Morning, followed by a Wednesday morning celebration station and continental breakfast for 

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commuter cyclists. The week wrapped up on Friday afternoon with a barbecue and live 

entertainment. Each event offered bicycle repair by local mechanics as well as the chance to 

win a free bicycle and other prizes. The North Okanagan had 48 Bike to Work teams register 

for the event with 318 cyclists completing a total of 1,020 cycle trips during the week. This level 

of community involvement is indicative of a successful campaign and growing interest in 

commuter cycling. 

Bike to Work Week 2011 would be hosted from Monday, May 30 to Sunday, June 5 in 

collaboration with the 2010 Thompson/Okanagan partners as well as the provincial Bike to 

Work Week campaign. The North Okanagan campaign would involve events throughout the 

week similar to those hosted in 2010 as well as a focus on cycling safety and cycling skills. 

Additionally, Bike to School Week would also be promoted with local schools through the 

School Travel Planning process, encouraging students to commute by bicycle. 

Environment Week 

Environment Week is a national event coordinated in conjunction with World Environment Day 

on the fírst Saturday of every June. Since 2009 the City of Vernon has collaborated with RDNO 

and Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture to host an event on every day throughout 

Environment Week. The Commuter Challenge, Clean Air Day and the Sustainability Awards 

are all part of Environment Week. Additional Environment Week activities in the past two years 

have included a community weed pull, a Styrofoam round-up, a water day, lnternational Trails 

Day and a local food day. 

Environment Week 2011 would include an event on every day, with the addition of a film 

competition on the evening of the Sustainability Awards presentation. This film competition 

was endorsed at the Regular Councíl Meeting of August 9,2010, with a submission deadline of 

Friday, Apri|22,2010.ln collaboration with the RDNO, the City will advertise and promote this 

film competition in North Okanagan communities until the presentation of the winning films 

during Environment Week 2011. 

Commuter Challenge (Environment Week) 

The Commuter Challenge encourages friendly workplace competitions through onlíne 

registratíon. The Commuter Challenge has been hosted in Vernon since 2008. Bike to Work 

Week was hosted as part of the Commuter Challenge in 2008 but staff found that hosting two 

events at the same time presented marketing and media challenges, including difficulty with 

messaging and registration. The 2008 combined campaign was met with limited success and 

Vernon did not host Bike to Work Week in 2009 as a result. 

ln 2010, a Gommuter Challenge pancake breakfast at the Civic Plaza was attended primarily 

by City staff, with limited community participation. A free continental breakfast at the downtown 

transit terminus on Clean Air Day, which is also part of Environment Week, was responsible for 

over attracting 60% of the participants who registered for the Commuter Challenge in 2010. 

Additionally, Charlotte Diamond performed live at Okanagan Landing School. Vernon won 

2010 the National Commuter Chalfenge title for the most participation by a community with a 

population of 25,000 to 49,999. 

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The Thompson/Okanagan regional partners outside of Vernon are not participating in the 2011 

Commuter Challenge. Staff propose focusing on Bike to Work Week with respect to cycling 

promotion in 2011 and other sustainability events with respect to remaining modes of 

alternative transportation such as walking, transit and carpooling. As an example, staff intend 

to continue celebrating Clean Air Day during Environment Week by offering free transit and 

hosting a free continental breakfast for all transit users. Staff propose not hosting community 

events in support of the Commuter Challenge in 2011. 

Glean Air Day (Environment Week) 

Clean air Day is an event that promotes clean air and good health in the Okanagan and across 

Canada. To celebrate Clean Air Day in 2009 and 2010 the City of Vernon, with support from 

RDNO, organized free transit for the day and a free continental breakfast at the downtown 

transit terminus. All community members throughout the North Okanagan were encouraged to 

try green modes of transportation such as transit, walking, cycling or carpooling. ln both 2009 

and 2010 an increase of 15o/o in bus ridership was recorded during Clean Air Day. Clean Air 

Day 2011 would continue with this approach to promoting transit use and alternative 

transportation. 

Sustainabil ity Awards (Environ ment Week) 

The City of Vernon Sustainability Awards recognize individuals, groups, organizations and 

businesses for their contributions to creating and strengthening a culture of sustainability in 

Vernon. The awards increase community awareness and celebrate those who are making 

Vernon a sustainable and healthy place to live. Categories include Building and Development, 

Sustainable Business, Comm unity Sustainability and Youth I nitiatives. 

Vernon's Sustainability Awards program consists of both Sustainability Awards and Seed 

Awards. Sustainability Awards recognize outstanding contributions to community sustainability 

through economic, social and environmental excellence. Seed Awards recognize outstanding 

contributions in two of the three areas of sustainability. Recipients are chosen by a selection 

committee representing economic development, social planning and environmental awareness 

and a list of recommended award winners is fonryarded to City Councilfor review and approval. 

Sustainability Award winners are presented with a framed photograph taken by the winner of 

the 2008 sustainability photo competition and recipients of the Seed Awards are presented 

with a framed certificate. Awards are presented at a ceremony during Environment Week. 

Car Free Day 

lnternational Car Free Day is part of the implementation of the TDM implementation plan. Car 

Free Day is an opportunity to promote transportation alternatives other than the single 

occupant vehicle and raise awareness about the environmental impact of vehicle use. 

On Car Free Day 2009 Vernon participated in an inter-municipal challenge with the City of 

Kelowna, resulting in 85% participation by Vernon Mayor and Council and a savings by staff 

and Council of 70.99 kg of carbon dioxide emissions. ln 2010 Vernon Car Free Day joined 

Vernon Steps Out, a walking program hosted by Vernon Recreation Services which promotes 

active living through pedometer use and online step tracking. This event also highlighted the 

extended regional transit service. Over 350 people attended the Vernon Steps Out on 

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lnternational Car Free Day event which featured a toonie barbecue, live entedainment and a 

walk through downtown with the Kalamalka Highlanders Pipe Band. Staff would prepare a Car 

Free Day event in 2011 that focuses on encouraging green methods of transpoftation and 

continues to attract all community members with a focus on transit and pedestrians. 

Rivers Day 

Since 2008 Vernon has celebrated this international event along with millions of people around 

the world. Since its inception in Burnaby, BC in 1980, Rivers Day has spread to include 

celebrations on six continents and in dozens of countries. ln BC alone over 100,000 people 

celebrate Rivers Day at more than 100 community events on the last Sunday of every 

September. ln addition to youth participation, Rivers Day offers an oppoÉunity to connect 

community members and share information about local initiatives. The activities of community 

groups are highlighted and public awareness is raised around our water resources and the 

many benefits they provide to us. 

Vernon has hosted Rivers Day events annually since 2008. Since 2009, the Vernon Rivers 

Day celebration has taken place at Kin Beach Park from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Each year it 

has grown to involve more community members and offer additional activities such as 

interactive games and activities; information about the region's watenryays; community creek 

clean-ups; paddling demonstrations; live musical performances by local youth; community 

education; and refreshments. ln 2010, members of the Okanagan lndian Band provided a 

welcoming prayer and songs. Sunday, September 25,2011 Rivers Day activities would build 

past successes. 

Carpool Week 

ln suppofi of Carpool Week, the City of Vernon encourages commuters to consÍder using the 

free carpool matching service provided online at www.Carpool.ca. There are currently over 200 

commuters travelling regularly between Vernon and Kelowna registered on this secure, userfriendly 

service, and approximately 1000 participants throughout the Thompson/Okanagan 

region. As registration grows, carpooling becomes an increasingly viable transportation 

alternative for comm uters. 

ln 2009, the City of Vernon joined with Kelowna and Kamloops to host the second annual 

Carpool Week from November 16 to 20. Commuters were encouraged to visit the website 

www.Carpool.ca and make an on-line pledge to carpool. All pledges received during the month 

of November were entered into a draw for a variety of prizes, including a chance to win $300 in 

fuel. The event drew an additional 34 participants for the Vernon region. 

The organizers of Carpool.ca celebrated 10 years of service in 2010 by launching a new 

website and services in time for the Thompson/Okanagan Carpool Week from November 1 to 

5. Results of 2010 Carpool Week campaign should be available late December.For2011,a 

similar campaign would take place one week earlier, from October 24 to 28 to avoid any 

conflict with Halloween. 

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CITY OF VERNON CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM 

Corporate sponsorship has played an important role in supporting Vernon's 

Sustainability Events by forming a complementary partnership between the City, 

businesses and the community. Corporate sponsors contribute in-kind or financial 

assistance and become involved in events that meet their company's vision and 

interests. ln exchange, the City has the opportunity to provide sponsors with community 

exposure and the potential for a high return on investment. 

ln seeking corporate sponsorship, the City of Vernon invites businesses to show their 

commitment to sustainability and get involved in hosting Sustainability Events. 

Corporate support for events makes them attractive to community members by creating 

events that are unique to Vernon while providing a venue to showcase local businesses, 

their leadership and their products and services. 

ln 2010, Vernon received both in-kind and cash sponsorship from thirty organizations in 

support of 2010 Sustainability Events. Seven Platinum Sponsors committed to 

sponsoring all events throughout the year, to a minimum total of $3000. This sponsor 

dedication resulted in increased media coverage, a wide variety of prizes for event 

participants, technical and logistical support at events, refreshments and prizes for 

volunteers, event entertainment and more. lt is anticipated that continuation of this 

sponsorship program in 2011 will build of the successful relationships developed in 

2010 by offering businesses the opportunity to provide the public with information about 

their products and services, promote common causes and showcase leadership 

inítiatives while enhancing community networks that support ongoing sustainability and 

collaboration on future initiatives. 

Attachment f69



SUBMITTED BY: Brooke Marshall, Environmental Planner DATE: December 2,2010 

FILE:5280-01-01 

SUBJECT: CITY TREE CANOPY, PLANT¡NG AND PROTECT¡ON PROGRAMS AND 

PROPOSED TREE BYLAW REVISION 

PURPOSE: 

To seek Council's endorsement of the draft tree planting, protection and boulevard 

maintenance programs to promote the planting and maintenance of street and boulevard 

trees for the aeéthetic, energy and community sustainability benefit of achieving tree 

canopy goals throughout Vernon, 


THAT Council endorse the establishment of tree canopy goals for each of the three 

Development Districts; 

AND FURTHER, that Council endorse the establishment of education and incentive 

programs to support tree protection and maintenance as well as to encourage residents to 

coniribute to the enhancement of neighbourhood sustainability and beautification; 

AND FURTHER, that Council authorize staff to update the existing Tree Protection Bylaw 

to reflect community sustainability, air quality and stormwater quality enhancement and 

Greenhouse Gas emission reduction planning; 

AND FURTHER, that Council endorse the creation of a heritage tree protection bylaw in 

collaboration with the Heritage Advisory Committee' 


ANALYSIS: 

Council may choose to support some or none of the staff recommendations. The proposed 

recommendations look to fully address issues related to street trees, heritage trees and 

tree canopy goals for the city. Staff and citizens will lack the necessary policy structure to 

address these issues should one or all components not be supported. 


At its Regular Meeting of January 22, 2007, Council recommended: 

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THAT the City of Vernon Tree Protection Bylaw 4152 to be updated with 

current staff titles; to reflect current legislative and Best Management 

Practices; 

AND FIJRTHER THAT the Heritage Tree lnventory be completed. 

At its Committee of the Whole meeting of May 11, 2009, Council adopted the 

following: 

THAT Councit defers the two italicized motions below, pending further 

clarification from City Staff and the Environmental Advisory Committee on how the 

permitting process would impact the private citizen and their ability to control trees 

on their own land; what role and authority the City's arborists would have on private 

land, and any tiabilities resutting with City having authority over trees on private land; 

fufther details on why the City of Vernon would want to get involved in controlling 

trees on private tand; and outline the overall goal of this proposal and how it fits in 

with the Official Community Plan. 

1. THAT Councit supports the recommendation from the Environmental Advisoty 

Committee that as part of the implementation of the OCP 2008, that Council 

direct staff to create an inventory of significant and heritage trees on public and 

private property in the City of Vernon and once the inventory is complete, notify 

residents with these designated trees on their properties that a permit will be 

required in order to significantly alter or remove these trees. 

AND FLJRTHER that Council direct staff to update the existing inventory of all 

trees on public propefty. 

2. THAT Councit supports the recommendation from the Environmental Advisory 

Committee that Councit direct staff to update the tree bylaw to incorporate issues 

such as the scale of devetopment and a preferred trees list based on species and 

location, as well as a restricted trees list; 

AND FURTHER that the Environmental Advisory Committee recommend Council 

direct staff to ertend the scope of the tree bylaw to apply to the building permit 

process as well as development permits. 

CARRIED. 

THAT Council supporÍs the recommendation from the Environmental Advisory 

Committee that Councit direct staff to develop a community tree planting program 

that coincides with appropriate tong term canopy percentage goals for each 

devetopment district as designated in the OCP. CARRIED. 

THAT Councit supports the recommendation from the Environmental Advisory 

Committee that Councit direct staff to create a program that will increase community 

involvement in the maintenance of boulevard trees. CARBIED 

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ln addition to these Council resolutions, the Environmental Advisory Committee sent 

the following recommendations to Council from their meeting of September 16, 2009, 

which were deferred: 

B. Rationale: 

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee recommends Council direct staff to 

request a Tree Cuttíng Permit application be completed for significant trees.that 

w¡it be impacted by rédevelopment, on single and two family residential private 

properties, and to ãevetop materials fo assr'sf the propefty owner with information 

'in 'replanting replacement trees on their propefty following completion of 

construction. 

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee recommends Council advise staff 

to remove the exemption clause in the current Tree Protection Bylaw #4152 and 

ínctude Rl, R2, R3 and R4 zoned residential single and two family properties' 

1. Urban Trees and Urban Forests 

The benefit of trees in cities has been documented as part of many local 

government initiatives and programs including community planning, economic 

ðevelopment, infrastructure lifecycle analysis, ecosystem protection and air quality 

improvement programming. ln all cases, the implementation of a city tree planting 

and protection iñitiative ñas had an operational cost but has demonstrated a 

significant return on that investment. Whether initiated to improve air and 

stormwater quality, increase business retention and shopper visit length, attract 

tourism, decrease summer heat in walking areas or address greenhouse gas 

emissions due to heating and cooling of buildings, urban trees provide many 

invaluable services and contribute to a more attractive, livable and sustainable 

community. 

Cities in arid regions of North America have successfully introduced. uld 

implemented tree planting and protection programs, These programs typically 

include a number of initialives aimed to address the challenges associated with 

urban forest management. The acquisition and planting of trees, th.eir 

maintenance, pruning and raking leaves all require resources, While all cities 

undeftake the mainteñance of trees on public lands, few limit participation in these 

efforts to operations and parks staff alone. Community participation and 

responsibility for contributing to the maintenance of these important assets is 

crucial in the establishmenf of tree canopy cover, attractive streetscapes and 

viable urban forest management. 

Communities in Bloom (CiB) is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to 

fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through 

commuñity involvement and the challenge of a national program. CiB includes 

Urban Foiestry in their judging process, including efforts made by the municipality, 

businesses, institutions, añd residents with regards to written policies, by-laws, 

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standards for tree management (selection, planting, and maintenance), long and 

short{erm management plans, tree replacement policies, tree inventory, lntegrated 

Pest Management (lPM), heritage, memorial and commemorative trees. 

2. Value of Urban Trees 

The value of trees to the community as a whole is outlined in the Kelowna's Urban 

Forest: Urban Forest Effect (UFORE) Analysis report of October 2007. The 

following economic benefits have been modeled and demonstrated: 

The results of 150 randomly located plots, assessed by a ground crew to characterize the structure of 

Kelowna's urban 

ummer 

Feature 

Measure 

Major tree species, by 7o canopy cover DouglasJir (33%) 

Ponderosa pine (24%) 

. Apple (19%) 

Estimated number of trees in Kelowna 

Total replacement value of Kelowna's known 

trees 

Total carbon stored in Kelowna's trees 

Carbon sequestered annually by Kelowna's 

urban forest 

Susceptibility to exotic and native pests 

(% susceptible host by leaf area) 

Pollution removed annually by urban forest and 

value of removal 

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) produced 

annuallv bv trees 

Ozone index score" 

Average vegetation cover, plantable space and 

impervious sudaces 

. Other e4%) 

3.3 million 

$ 1.1 billion 

126.900 metric tonnes 

7,500 metric tonnes 

Asian longhorned beetle (34%) 

Pine beetle (24%) 

Gypsy moth (23%) 

. Dutch elm disease (a%) 

. Emerald ash borer (1.6%) 

195 tonnes ($ 1 .1 million) 

43 tonnes 

$ 19.3 million / 1,800 tonnes carbon 

. Trees - 12.8% 

. Shrubs -9j% 

. Grass - 42.3 % 

. Plantable Space - 27.3% 

o Buildinos. imoervious - 12o/o 

all snecies have the maximum effect on 

*A perfect score of 100 represents forest composition where all species 

reducing ozone (lowest possible VOC emissions). 

The value of trees to property values, both residentÍal and commercial, is outlined 

in the UFORE Analysis report of Octobet 2OOT as follows: 

of Research on )rice lncreases Due to Trees and Landscaping 

Price lncrease Gondition 

2% Sinqle mature vard tree (>9" diameter) 

3-5% Trees in front vard landscaping 

4.9% Multi{amilv unit with view of forested open spaces 

7"/" Rental rates for properties with quality landscaping 

8% House with a park view 

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6-9% Good tree cover in a neighbourhood 

9-12% ffi endins in forested bu'piæ99-ql9!MÞ 

10% lnner-citv home within l+ mile (400 m)el-q-pqf 

10-15% lvtature trees in high-income neighbqq¡199çþ 

18% Buildino lots with substantial mature tree cover 

19% Home adiacent to a passive park area 

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Tree-covered undeveloped acreage 

32% Residential development adjacent þg¡genÞe!! 

19-35% Lots bordering suburban woode@ 

37% Open land that is 2/3 wooded 

These tables, and further detailed information outlining the results of Kelowna's 

study of the effects of Urban Forests, is included as Attachment 1. 

3. 

Tree Survey Results 

At its meeting of July 27,2009, Council directed staff to complete an inventorv of 

Heritaoe Treðs on públic and private propertv. A heritage tree survey was initiated 

areaSofVernonwhereheritagetreesweremost 

anticipated to be found: downtown Vernon and Lower East Hill. The heritage tree 

rrrey identified all trees in these areas which were estimated to be at least 60 

years old. A total of 265 heritage trees were inventoried in Lower East Hill with 192 

ôonsidered to be in good condition, and 28 heritage trees in downtown with 17 

trees in good health. More heritage trees were inventoried on private property than 

on public lands: 193 private and 72 public. 

A second inventorv of all trees on public land was initiated by Operations staff in 

tory focused on the East Hitl neighbourhood' 

During this survey a total of 1 ,1 19 trees were inventoried, of which 620 trees were 

foundto be in góod or excellent condition. Although no tree inventory data was 

collected for noñ-heritage trees observed on private property during the public land 

survey, anecdotal information from the City Arbourist suggests that the majority of 

trees in East Hill are on private property' 

The City Arbourist has been the lead on the Tree lnventory Survey on public 

property, and has been involved in the identification of current tree management 

änO prótection issues, discussions regarding the potential approaches to street 

tree program development, canopy cover goal selection and in the development of 

this iepórt, The Arborist should provide leadership on the development of tree 

specieä list development for residential tree planting initiatives, if developed, and 

sirould be available to review tree cutting permit applications, and their associated 

Arborist reports, as necessary for heritage and significant tree removal on private 

property. 

4. 

Canopy Gover Goals for all Trees 

At its Committee of the Whole meeting of May 11, 2009, Council directed staff to 

determine appropriate canopy cover goals. Canopy goals are.important as these 

targets provide guidance over time to ensure that this valuable community asset 

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and green infrastructure component is maintained to a minimum standard. Staff 

consulted canopy cover goal establishment research undertaken by the American 

Forests (AF, foimerly the American Forests Association), as well as canopy goals 

set by other local governments in BC and Alberta. The AF discussion on canopy 

goals is included a1 Attachment 2. Gonsideration of Vernon's climate, as well as 

ihe water limits of the area, was included in the research along with the selection of 

communities considered to be appropriate for comparison. Few local governments 

have set specific canopy goals and have instead implemented a standardized 

approach to tree protection throughout their communities. However, communities 

in arid regions, without a community history of tree planting programs, such as 

Kelowna, have chosen to set canopy goals to address issues of determining an 

appropriate program goal for street tree programming and community participation 

prógram developmenl. Canopy goals apply to all trees, whether on public or 

private land. 

OCP 20OB established three distinct development districts - City Centre, 

Neighbourhood and Agricultural and Hillside Residential districts - each with its 

o*ñ dist¡nct consideratlons when considering tree planting and maintenance' Staff 

reviewed available information, modeling approaches and net benefit information 

available from other local governments and the American Forests. Available public 

lands, boulevard, sidewaik and greenway development plans, neighbourhood 

character and existing canopy cover were also taken into consideration during the 

development of the canoPY goals. 

The City Centre District currently has a tree canopy cover of 0.5 to 1,0%. Through 

comparison of aerial photos over time and consideration of City Centre planning 

and capital works initiatives, a canopy goal of 10% cover is recommended for this 

area. There is insufficient space to accommodate trees, either on private or public 

property, in a large portion of the City Centre, These areas are generally 

commercial, retail -and multi-family development areas and as a result have 

landscaping maintenance requirements established under the Landscape 

Maintenanõe Bylaw which is separate but complimentary to residential street tree 

and boulevard maintenance recommendations. Areas of the City Centre identified 

as significant for public space (the Civic Plaza), business development and 

retenùon (Downtown) and pedestrian and cycling routes (Polson Greenway) are 

anticipated to contribute 70% of the 10% cover goal. To achieve 10% canopy 

covei overall, trees would need to be planted and maintained in City Centre areas 

of park space and residential development. 

The Neighbourhood District currently has an estimated overall canopy cover of 

1S%. This varies by neighbourhood with the highest canopy cover found in East 

Hill, with an approximate cover of 15-30%, Mission Hill with 5'10 o/o, while the 

lowest is on ttli¡ddleton Mountain with an approximate cover of 0.5%. An overall 

canopy goal of 15 - 20"/" is recommended for the Neighbourhood District. To 

achieve lhis goal, new trees must be planted on both public and private lands and 

existing trees need to be retained whenever possible. 

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The Agricultural and Hillside Residential District presents specific conditions which 

are distinct from other areas of the city. Development in this district is subject to the 

Hillside Guidelines and the specifics of development requirements as outlined in 

neighbourhood plans drafted specifically to address conditions present in each 

neighbourhood plan area. A canopy goal is not required in this development 

district. lnstead, an approach to tree protection during development should be 

included in neighbourhood plan development and address the needs of nesting 

birds, wildlife corridors and fire protection, 

It is recommended that Council endorse the tree canopy goals to permit their use 

in neighbourhood plan development, zoning bylaw updates, support the goals of 

Gommunities in Bloom and to provide direction for a community tree maintenance 

education program, 

5. Gommunity Tree and Boulevard Programs 

Tree planting programs vary widely between local governments. Some are 

undertaken by local governments to outline operational tree planting priorities, 

maintenance mechanisms and budget allocations. Others are undertaken to 

encourage community participation in tree planting throughout a city and to provide 

trees, tools or incentives to encourage tree planting on private propedy and assist 

community members in successfully maintaining trees. Most recently, local 

governments are being encouraged by the provincial government to increase 

community tree planting and maintenance to address community greenhouse gas 

emissions reduction requirements or to offset local government carbon offset 

purchasè requirements over time. 

Boulevard maintenance programs are undertaken by local governments to provide 

residents with information addressing appropriate public boulevard maintenance 

activities including gardening, landscaping and weed management practices in 

public rights-of-way adjacent to their properties. As well, a boulevard program can 

include encouragement for active resident participation in the beautification of 

streets and can include incentives to encourage participation across the 

community. 

These programs can include incentive programs which can involve resident 

maintenance agreements, water rebates for tree watering, municipal tax discounts 

for well maintained public boulevards and healthy tree maintenance among many 

other tools. A public boulevard maintenance program, with or without an incentive 

program, could be undertaken in Vernon and could include public boulevard tree 

maintenance, landscaping and native plant information, water conservation tools 

and weed management education. Tree planting and boulevard maintenance 

programs, as described above, are outlined in Attachments 3 through 5. 

It is recommended that Council endorse the establishment of a combined Tree 

Planting and Boulevard Maintenance program applicable to all residential zones 

throughout the city. This program would provide the opportunity for community 

participation in the planting and maintenance of street trees and boulevard 

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landscaping. As well, by involving interested community members in the watering 

and maintenance of street trees and boulevards adjacent to their properties, the 

operational burden of watering street trees would be reduced, permitting staff to 

direct their efforts towards other landscape and tree maintenance issues. 

6. Heritage and Significant Trees 

Heritage and significant trees contribute a great deal to the identity of 

neighbourhoods and are highly valued by community members. ln fact, it was the 

removal of a large heritage tree at the end of 2006 that initiated the current Tree 

Bylaw review, While all trees contribute to the overall health and functioning of a 

sustainable community, heritage trees have greater community value and have 

been identified by the Environmental Advisory Committee as being of increased 

value and worthy of consideration for a distinct protection bylaw. The EAC 

recommended that Council initiate a plan to save large Heritage Trees in Vernon 

(2007) and consider heritage tree protection as part of the Tree Protection Bylaw 

(2ooe). 

The EAC has made recommendations to Council over time which have 

consistently requested increased tree protection and identification of heritage tree 

protection concerns beginning with the January 22, 2007 Regular Meeting of 

Council, Public input expressing concerns over tree protection issues has been 

received by Council since the fall of 2006. This input was motivated by the removal 

of large, significant trees in prominent areas of the city, such as the black walnut 

tree formerly in the Best Western Hotel parking lot. 

This history, combined with the need to update the existing Tree Protection Bylaw 

to reflect current staff titles and changes to associated City regulations and 

programs, reinforces the need to address these issues at this time. Additional 

pressure is being placed on local governments to address water and air quality 

issues and greenhouse gas emission reduction planning, which also contribute to 

the need to revise the existing bylaw. At this time and with respect to the history of 

heritage tree protection concern in Vernon, it is recommended that heritage tree 

protection measures be included in the Tree Protection Bylaw is recommended, 

Staff have received requests to designate large, long established trees as Heritage 

Trees from private property owners, lt is recommended that a specific Heritage 

Tree Bylaw be created by staff in conjunction with the Heritage Advisory 

Committee, as well as the consideration of the designation of specific Heritage 

Trees. 


1. Attachment 1 - Kelowna's Urban Forest: Urban Forest Effects (UFORE) Analysis 

2. Attachment 2 - American Forests: Setting Urban Tree Canopy Goals 

g, Attachment 3 - City of Kelowna NeighbourWoods Frequently Asked Questions 

4. Attachment 4 - City of Calgary NeighbourWoods Program 

5. Attachment 5 - City of Edmonton Boulevards 

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The proposed programs, bylaw revisions and education initiatives involve the following 

objectives in Council's Strategic Plan: 

E. 

Policv (Existinq/Relevance/None): 

1. Good Neighbour Bylaw (#4980) 

The Good Neighbour Bylaw requires that property Owners and residents 

maintain the bõulevards and lanes adjacent to their properties. This bylaw 

addresses the requirement for boulevard weed removal and a prohibition 

against placing vegetation waste. However, there is no information 

re-garding otheitypeé of activities which can occur in the boulevard, advice 

pertaining to vegetation maintenance or suitable treatments for these 

spaces. As well, no education or incentive program to encourage 

pänicipation has been developed, deterrents for non parlicipation are limited 

and littte encouragement for property owner participation has been 

introduced, 

2. Tree Protection Bylaw (#4152) 

The Tree Protection Bylaw addresses issues of tree protection of significant 

trees on both public and private property, as well as those trees with a stem 

diameter of 8cm or greater. Hazard tree maintenance and removal in the 

situation in which trees or limbs pose a threat to either property or personal 

health are outlined. ln addition, a requirement for tree replacement to be 

undertaken when trees are removed without a permit is outlined, as are the 

requirements for tree removal permitting throughout the city. 

This bylaw was endorsed in 1996 and has been inconsistently implemented. 

This bylaw is no longer up to date with City permits and organizational 

structure and would benefit from inclusion in development and building 

permit background information requirements. 

3. Landscape and Maintenance Bylaw (#5014) 

The Landscape and Maintenance Bylaw addresses the responsibilities of 

businesses, commercial and multi-family property owners when maintaining 

the boulevards and landscape buffers along the edges of or immediately 

adjacent to their properties. This bylaw is supported by the Landscape 

Standards Bylaw (#5015) which provides detailed direction on species 

selection, planting densities and requirements for hiring landscape 

professionals. 

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The Environmental Advisory Committee was given the task of discussing issues of 

tree protection and requestéd by Council to recommend policy direction to modify the 

existing tree protection bylaws to reflect the concerns of residents as evidenced in the 

letters to Council in June of 2007. 

The removal of large, significant trees on private property, as well as the low 

proportion of canopy covei along city streets, in parking lots and along pedestrian 

bori¡dors have beeñ cause for community concern over the last several years. 

Community input on the value of trees along city streets and the importance of trees in 

the overali liveability of the city have been expressed following the removal of iconic 

trees, during consujtat¡on on ôCP 2OOB and during neighbourhood plan community 

consultation processes. 

G. 

Aoolicant's Response: 

N/A 


N/A 

l. Resources: 

Funding for the acquisition and 

GHG eilissions reduction and a 

provincial and federal sources. 

nergy conservation initiatives, 

can be obtained from several 

development fo|tree planting 

and maintenance as well as for boulevard maintenance can be undertaken between 

planning, Engineering and Operations staff as well as GVAC Parks staff and 

Commuñities in Bloom. Should Council endorse the further refinement of an incentive 

program, full budget analysis will be undertaken and available grant and funding 

sources will be investigated. 

Tree community benefit modeling can be undertaken, based on tree suruey data, 

using the US Fórest Seruice iTree Streets modeling software which is free for use, and 

which has been widely used throughout North America. Currently, Vernon lree survey 

data is being used in the development of an early tree community benefit model for 

the City in collaboration with the City Arbourist. 


Tree planting and boulevard maintenance incentives would require budget allocation to 

permii the pirrchase of watering bags or picks to enhance community watering of street 

irees, to undertake the planting of street trees, statf time to manage the incentive programs 

and develop community outreach and education materials in support of the programs. 

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Urban Forest Effects 

(UFORE) Analysis 

October,2007 

Attachm"nl 1 281

Table of Gontents 

Table of Contents................ ...'.......'......'..... 1 

Acknowledgernents.... ............... 1 

1.0 Introduction.......... -'.'......-.'..4 

1.1 Rationale............ .'..'.'.....4 

1.2 TheRole of the Urban Forest........ ....'......"........ 5 

1.2.I Air Quality 

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1.2.2 Regional Climate Change '..."..' 6 

1.2.3 Energy Conservation.......... ....'..7 

7.2.4 Water Conservation............. ...-.'.............-...7 

1.2.5 Social Benefits ..-'....7 

7.2.6 Economic 8enefits............ ....'... 8 

2.0 Methodology...... .'....'.'.......8 

2.1 Plot Selection .................8 

2.2 DataCollection ..........'. 10 

2.3 DataAnaþsis ........"..... 10 

3.0 Results and Discussion .......... ............ 10 

3.1 UrbanForest Structure... ....'.-......... 10 

3.2 Yegetation Cover and Plantable Space.... .......'74 

3.3 Pest Susceptibility............. .....'....'.. 16 

3.3 Pollution Removal by the Urban Forest........ -.............'......11 

3.4 Energy Savings .....'.....' 18 

4.0 Conclusion and Recommendations...... ...'...'....".. 18 

5.0 References............ ............27 

Appendix 1. Plot Locations (GPS Coordinates) ..-.....23 

Acknowledgements 

The following people contributed to this study: Meaghan Eastwood (University of 

Toronto, Master's student); Dr. David Nowak and Robert Hoehn (USDA Forest 

Service); and Ralph Adams and Eric Taylor (BC Ministry of Environment). 

The project was supported in part through a grant from the Tree Canada 

Foundation. 

Kelowna's Urbqn Forest: UFORE Analysis 282

Executive Summary 

A growing body of research demonstrates that trees and other vegetation provide 

important "ecosystem services", providing benefits such as clean water and air, 

climate regulation, cultural and recreational benefits, and supporting wildlife and 

biodiversity. The Urban Forest Effects (UFORE) model was developed by the 

US Forest Service to help quantify some of the key benefits provided by urban 

vegetation. 

During the summer of 2007, 150 randomly located plots were assessed by a 

ground crew to characterize the structure of Kelowna's urban vegetation. These 

data were analyzed in the UFORE model, to produce the following key findings: 

Feature 

Measúre 

Major tree species, by % canopy cover ' Douglas-fir (33%) 

. Ponderosa pine (24%\ 

' Apple (19%) 

. Other e4o/o\ 

Estimated number of trees in Kelowna 3.3 million 

Total replacement value of Kelowna's trees 

Total carbon stored in Kelowna's trees 

Carbon sequestered annually by Kelowna's 

urban forest 

Susceptibility to exotic and native pests 

(% susceptible host by leaf area) 

$ 1.1 billion 



. Asian longhorned beetle (34%) 

' Pine beetle (24%) 

Gypsy moth (23%) 

. Dutch elm disease (a%) 

. Emerald ash borer (.6%\ 

Pollution removed annually by urban forest 195 tonnes ($t.t million) 

and value of the removal 

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) 43 tonnes 

produced annuallv bv trees 

Ozone index score* 94 (out of 100) 

Annual energy savings due to trees and 

annual carbon emission reductions due to 

oower savinos 

Average vegetatÍon cover, plantable space 

and impervious surfaces 

$ 19.4 million / 1 ,800 tonnes carbon 

Trees - 12.8% 

Shrubs - 9.1% 

Grass - 42.3% 

Plantable space - 27.3% 

. Buildinos. impervious - 12o/o 

* A perfect score of 100 represents forest composition where all species have the 

maximum effect on reducing ozone (lowest possible VOC emissions). 

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The top three species in Kelowna, Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine and apple, 

comprise 76% of the total tree canopy, indicating a low level of diversity overall. 

Most of these species are located on natural, undeveloped lands, or on 

agricultural lands, indicating the high importance of these areas for providing 

ecosystem services. As some of these areas are developed in the future, some 

ecosystem services will be lost and may have to be replaced through 

investments in stormwater, water purification or other "grey infrastructure" 

improvements. 

The major threats to Kelowna's urban forest in the next decade are mountain 

pi¡e beetle, development, and wildfire. The model estimates that Kelowna has 

about 606,000 ponderosa pine trees, with a replacement value of $181 million. 

According to the provincial government, we are likely to lose about B0% of these 

trees (primarily mature trees) due to pine beetle. 

Kelowna's current tree canopy is only about 13o/o, on average, although there is 

another 27o/o plantable space. Areas with the highest tree cover include vacant / 

wildland (23%), and agriculture and rural lands (15%), while the lowest cover 

(3%) occurs on land zoned as commercial/ industrial and transportation. 

Strategies to enhance the ecological services of urban trees in Kelowna include: 

1) Aiming for species, size and age diversity (reduces the impact of pests); 

2) lncreasing the number of healthy trees; 

3) Maximizing the use of low VOC emitting trees to improve air quality; 

4) Sustaining and increasing existing tree cover; 

5) Sustaining large, healthy trees (greater benefits per tree); 

6) Using long-lived species (reduces carbon emissions from planting and 

removal activities); 

7) Using low-maintenance trees (reduces fossilfuel requirements for maintaining 

vegetation); 

B) Planting trees in energy-conserving locations; 

9) Planting trees as paÉ of transportation corridors (extends the life of streets, 

reduces carbon dioxide emissions) and parking lots (cooling effect and 

reduction of VOC emissions from parked vehicles); 

10)Planting trees in polluted areas; 

1 1)Avoiding pollution sensitive tree species; 

12)lJtilizing evergreen trees for particulate matter reduction (year-round removal 

of pollutants). 

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1.0 lntroduction 

The Urban Forest Effects (UFORE) computer model was developed by the 

USDA Forest Service as part of the i-Tree Software Suite. UFORE is designed 

to use standardized field data from randomly located plots throughout a 

community, along with hourly air pollution and meteorological data, to quantify 

the structure and function of the urban forest. The model calculates the following 

information: 

. Urban forest structure (e.g. species composition, tree density, tree health, 

leaf area, leaf and tree biomass, species diversÍty, etc.); 

. Hourly pollution removal by the urban forest and associated percent 

improvement in air quality (pollution removal is calculated for ozone (O3), 

sulphur dioxide (SOz), nitrogen dioxide (NOz), carbon monoxide (CO) and 

particulate matter (PMr o)); 

. Total carbon stored and net carbon sequestered annually by the urban 

forest; 

. Effect of trees on building energy use for heating and coolíng as well as 

the subsequent associated carbon dioxide emissions reductions; and 

. Compensatory value of the urban forest, as well as the value for air 

pollution removal and carbon storage and sequestration 

To date, UFORE analyses have been completed by three other Canadian cities: 

Toronto, Calgary, and Oakville. Kelowna is therefore the first community in 

British Columbia to successfully complete a UFORE analysis. 

1.1 Rationale 

Over the next decade and beyond, Kelowna's urban forest is likely to face three 

major threats: pine beetle, development, and wildfire. 

The mountain pine beetle epidemic continues to spread throughout British 

Columbia's interior, affecting over 8 million hectares of pine forest in the central 

and southern regions of the province. According to projections by the Ministry of 

Forests and Range the infestation will likely continue to until 2018 and will kill 

approximately 80% of provincial pine volume in the central and southern lnterior 

(MoFR 2007). Consequently, Kelowna is likely to see a dramatic change in 

forest structure and composition as both the western pine beetle (Dendroctonus 

brevicomis) and mountain píne beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae) continue to 

attack native ponderosa pine (Prnus pondersa) as well as exotic pines planted in 

landscapes. Significant mortality in Kelowna's mature pine forests has been 

observed in recent months and as a result local canopy cover is quickly 

declining, a trend which is likely to continue in the future. The UFORE analysis 

will not only aid in the estimation of the potential impact of the pine beetle 

epidemic, it will also identify and prioritize areas for future tree planting initiatives. 

ln addition, the study will provide a baseline for future research. 

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The 2006 Census revealed that Kelowna's population grew by 10.6% from 2001 

to 2006, thus making it one of the fastest growing municipalities in the province. 

The growth rate between 2007-2017 is projected the City Planning Department to 

be 25o/o, wíth most of the growth occurring in areas that are currently forested or 

natural areas. As the city continues to grow, increasing pressure will be placed 

on the existing forest cover to provide essential environmental, economic, and 

social services. ln particular, demand for air pollution abatement and local 

climate change mitigation will surely increase. Yet at the current pace of 

expansion a reduction in canopy coverwill be seen as forested areas are'cleared 

for residential developments. 

Significant areas of forest have already been lost due to 2003 wildfires in the 

southwest corner of the city and in the adjacent Crown forests. Catastrophic 

wildfire continues to be a major threat to Kelowna's forests although 

management activities over the last several years have helped to lower the risk 

to forests, people and property. However, the desire to retain trees and 

vegetation will also have to be balanced with the need to thin and remove 

vegetation in order to mitigate the risk of wildfire. 

By quantifying the current structure of Kelowna's urban forest, the UFORE 

project wifl help guide future canopy cover targets which will optimize the 

potential benefits of urban trees. Ultimately the results of the UFORE analysis 

will assist in the future management and planning of the community's green 

infrastructure. 

1.2 The Role of the Urban Forest 

Trees greatly impact the quality of urban life by providing a number of valuable 

environmental, economic, and recreational services. The urban forest directly 

benefits the community by improving local air quality, reducing energy 

consumption, increasing land values and localtax bases, enhancing public 

safety, conserving water resources, and reducing soil erosion. ln addition, city 

trees beautify the landscape and provide invaluable psychological benefits to 

urban dwellers. 

1.2.1 Air Quality 

Urban air pollution can have direct impacts on human health. By significantly 

reducing the amount of airborne poltutants trees can mitigate the potential health 

problems associated with poor air quality. Ground level ozone (O¡) and airborne 

particulate matter (PMro) are two pollutants which pose a significant threat to 

human health. Ozone is not emitted directly but rather is created by chemical 

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eactions between oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and volatile organic compounds 

(VOCs) such as gasoline fumes, in sunlight. Trees also produce their own 

VOC's, with some species producing higher levels than others. However, in the 

absence of nitrogen oxides (which come almost entirely from human sources), 

these VOC's can actually reduce ozone concentrations. Because VOC 

emissions are temperature dependent and trees generally lower air 

temperatures, increased tree cover can lower overall VOC emissions and, 

consequently, ozone levels in urban areas. Thus, urban trees, particularly 

species which emit low levels of VOCs, are a viable strategy to reduce urban O¡ 

levels (Cardelino and Chameides 1990; Nowak et a|.2000a). 

Air borne particulates consist of microscopic solids or liquid droplets, often 

originating from smoke and diesel soot, which form in the air from oxides of 

nitrogen and sulphur. These harmful pollutants are problematic as they can 

irritate and damage lung tissue. Trees reduce the amount of particulate matter 

by intercepting and storing large airborne particulate on outer leaf surfaces, 

rough branches and bark surfaces (Nowak et al. 2006). ln addition, trees 

improve air quality by binding or dissolving water soluble pollutants onto moist 

leaf surfaces. Other gaseous aír pollutants, such as carbon monoxide and 

sulphur dioxide, are removed primarily by leaf stomatal uptake (Smith 1990). 

Urban forests also play an integral role in the mitigation of high levels of 

atmospheric carbon dioxide (COz), an important greenhouse gas which 

contributes to global warming. Anthropogenic production of COz is most notably 

a result of fossil fuel combustion and large-scale deforestation. Trees reduce 

atmospheric COz levels through photosynthetic uptake and subsequent carbon 

sequestration in woody biomass. Furthermore, trees which are adjacent to 

buildings can reduce the demand for heating and air conditioning through their 

moderating influence on solar insolation, wind speed, and air temperature. This 

in turn reduces the emissions associated with fossilfuel combustion which are a 

direct result of heating and the provision of electric power for cooling (Simpson 

and McPherson,2000). 

1.2.2 Regional Glimate Ghange 

The "urban heat island" phenomenon describes urban and suburban 

temperatures that are 1 to 6'C warmer than nearby rural areas. Urban heat 

islands form as cities replace natural land cover with pavement, buildings, and 

other infrastructure. lncreasing the canopy cover of the urban forest is an 

effective way to mitigate the heat island effect. The shade generated by tree 

canopies reduces the amount of solar radiation transmitted to underlying 

surfaces. Consequently, cooler surfaces lessen the heat island effect by 

reducing heat transfer to the surrounding air. Furthermore, evapotranspiration 

can result in peak summer temperature reductions of 1' to 5'C in urban areas 


(EPA 2OOT). Every 1o/o increase in canopy cover results in maximum mid-day air 

temperature reductions of 0.04' to 0.2'C (Simpson 1998)' 

1.2.3 Energy Gonservation 

Trees can reduce summer temperatures substantially by providing localized 

shade and wind speed reductions. Trees also ameliorate climate by transpiring 

water from their leaves, which has a cooling effect on the atmosphere. Thus, the 

effective placement of a tree or shrub can efficiently lower building temperatures 

and decrease the demand for cooling. Simpson and McPherson (1999) report 

that shade from two large trees planted on the west side of a house and one on 

the east side can save up to 30% of a typical residence's annual air conditioning 

costs. During winter months trees which are properly placed to create 

windbreaks cãn afso decrease heating requirements and produce savings of up 

to 25% on winter heating costs (Heisler 1986). 

1.2.4 Water Gonservation 

When stormwater hits impervious surfaces common in urban areas the water is 

heated and various pollutants, including lawn fertilizers and oils on roadways, are 

picked up by the runoff. Water quality problems then arise when large volumes 

of heated and polluted stormwater flow into receiving waters, posing threats to 

temperature sensitive species as well as providing conditions for algal blooms 

and nutrient imbalances. Tree cover helps intercept rainwater, thus reducing the 

amount, and speed, of stormwater in addition to filtering pollutants that eventually 

flow to receiving waters (Kollin 2006). A portion of the intercepted water 

evaporates back into the atmosphere while the remaining water soaks into the 

ground thereby reducing the total amount of runoff that must be managed in 

urban areas. Íhus, the costs associated with stormwater management are much 

lower when significant urban canopy cover is maintained' 

1.2.5 Social Benefits 

Although more difficult to quantify the urban forest provides a variety of important 

social benefits. Urban trees have been found to signifìcantly reduce crime levels. 

For example apartment buildings with high levels of greenery had 52% fewer 

crimes than those without trees (Kuo and Sullivan 2001). Furthermore, hospital 

patients were found to recover from major surgery more quickly and with fewer 

complications when provided with a view of trees (Ulrich 1984). Trees and urban 

parks also improve mental health and over all well-being by conveying a sense of 

calm and beauty as well as facilitating relaxation and outdoor activity. ln addition, 

trees can offer screening, or reduce noise pollution by absorbing unwanted 

sound. 

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Trees and attractive landscaping are an important part of the "liveability" of a city 

and improving quality of life. 

1.2.6 Economic Benefits 

Trees and attractive landscaping are known to raise property values; there is also 

a link between proximity to green space and higher property values (Table 1)' 

Furthermore, research shows that shoppers in well-landscaped business districts 

are willing to pay more for both parking and goods and services (Wolf 1999) and 

commercial properties can be receive higher rent with attractive landscaping 

(Table 1). 

Table 1. Summary of research on price increase due to trees and landscaping (from Wolf 

20071. 

Price lncrease Gondition 

2% Sinole mature vard tree (>9" diameter) 

3-5% Trees in front vard landscaping 

4.s% 

Multi-familv unit with view of forested open spaces 

7% Rental rates for properties with quality landscaping 

B% House with a park view 

6-9% Good tree cover in a neiqhbourhood 

9-12% lncreased consumer spendinq in forested business districts 

10% f nner-citv home within % mile (400 m) of a park 

10-15% Mature trees in hiqh-income neighbourhoods 

1Bo/o 

Buildinq lots with substantial mature tree cover 

19o/o 

Home adiacent to a passive park area 

22Vo 

Tree-covered undeveloped acreage 

32% Residential development adiacent to greenbelt 

.1s-35% Lots borderinq suburban wooded preserves 

37% Ooen land that is2l3 wooded 

2.0 Methodology 

2.1 PIot Selection 

Kelowna's UFORE analysis was based on a randomized sampling scheme in 

which 150 circular plots (10 meters in radius) were positioned at randomly 

selected locations, on a grid, throughout the 48,640 ha study area (Figure 1). ln 

order to provide a more confìdent estimate of the population the number of plots 

was increased from the original 100 to 150. Although a higher sample size 

would yield more accurate results, the number of plots surveyed provided an 

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acceptable level of standard error when weighed against the time and financial 

constraints associated with additional field data collection. 

Each índividual plot was identified in the City's mapping system and a high 

resolution orthophoto image was produced with the plot centre and site 

identification markings clearly indicated. GPS coordinates were also generated 

in order to facilitate accurate navigation to plot centre (see Appendix 1). Prior to 

entry, private property owners were contacted by telephone or through written 

communication in order to obtain permission to access their property. ln the 

instance that a phone number could not obtained the field crew requested 

permission to access the property in person. lf permission was not granted or 

access was restricted due to physical / topographic barriers, the field crew 

recorded measurements from the nearest representative location (Appendix 1)' 

Fig. l. Plot tocations in the City of Kelowna (red and purple stars). 


2,2 Data Collection 

Field data collection was conducted by a two member field crew during the 

summer leaf-on season of 2007. At each plot the present land-use was 

deterrhined (e.9. residential) and detailed vegetation information was recorded in 

accordance with the UFORE manual specifications. Variables measured 

included ground cover types, shrub characteristics, foliage parameters and 

individual attributes of tree species. Specific tree measurements included 

diameter at breast height (DBH), height, crown width, percent canopy missing, 

crown dieback, and distance and direction to residential buildings. For a 

complete description of variables visit the UFORE manual at 

htt p : //www. fs. fe d . u s/n e/sv ra c u s e/To o I s/ U F O R E. htm. 

2.3 Data Analysis 

Data were input into excel spreadsheets in accordance with UFORE manual 

specifications, which were then submitted to the USDA Forest Service in 

Syracuse for analysis. Data processing was completed by the Forest Seruice 

and relevant output files were then forwarded to the Kelowna Parks Department 

for full interpretation. 

3.0 Results and Discussion 

3,1 Urban Forest Structure 

Figure 2 illustrates the top ten tree species in Kelowna, by percentage canopy 

cover. Kelowna's urban forest has low diversity overall, as 75o/o of the total tree 

canopy is comprised of only three species, Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine and 

apple. An urban forest with higher díversity is more resilient to pest outbreaks, 

drought, disease, climate change or other disturbances. However, the ability to 

increase diversity in Kelowna's natural areas will be very limited due to the hot, 

dry climate. There are opportunities, however, to increase diversity in the 

urbanized areas where non-native species can be grown. These species will 

have to be chosen carefully, however, to avoid invasive species as well as 

species with high water (irrigation) requirements. 

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Fig.2. The top ten tree species in Kelowna, by canopy cover' 

OTHER, T% 

Green ash,2% 

London planetree, 

2%o 

Crabapple,2o/o 

Austrian pine,2o/o 

Common pear,3% 

Nonruay maple, 

3.5% 

Douglas fir,33% 

Elm,4o/o 

Apple,19% 

Orchard trees (apple, pear and cherry) compr¡se almost 22% of the total tree 

canopy. Althouglr these trees tend to be small and requ¡re irrigation,.they are 

produóing significant benefits for Kelowna residents. As agricultural lands are 

bonverteð to other crop types (grapes or field crops), or lost to development, 

some of these benefits will be lost. 

The total number of trees in Kelowna is approximately 3.3 million, with a 

replacement value of $1.1 billion (Table 2). Replacement value is based upon 

aicepted formulae for estimating individual tree values; it is not the ecological or 

societal value of the tree. 

Trees act as "carbon sinks", and can help mitigate globalwarming by removing 

(sequestering) carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. However, as trees 

àveñtuatly delay, die or burn in wildfires, this carbon is released back into the 

atmosphére. Kèlowna's trees sequester about 7,400 metric tonnes of carbon per 

year (iable 2) and currently store about 127,OOO tonnes of carbon. Net carbon 

óequòstration rates, per tree, generally increase as Kelowna's trees get larger 

(Fig.3). 

Most trees in Kelowna are small. Approximately 94% of the tree population is 

less than 30cm in diameter at breast height (DBH) (Fig. a). 

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Table 2. Summarv of Kelowna's tree s 

Species 

Net Garbon Leaf Replacement 

No. Trees Sequestered Area Tree Value 

o¡ 

lmetric tonnes/vrì ol 

to # to 

$ 

Apple 39.2 1.296.000 3,180 18.7 438.763.000 

Douolas fir 23.1 762.00 750 32.6 159.669,000 

Ponderosa pine 18.4 607,000 1.400 23.8 1 81 .019,000 

Common Dear 5.5 180,000 600 2.7 84,288,000 

Hedqe cedar 2 68,000 110 1 10,135,000 

Austrian pine 1.7 57.000 80 2_2 15.929.000 

Em 1.4 47,000 180 4 29.460.000 

Crabaoole 1.1 36,000 130 1.9 15.181.000 

h rniner 0.8 27.000 20 0.3 556,000 

Quakinq aspen 0.6 19,000 6 0.1 446,000 

London planetree 0.6 18.000 70 1.7 13,428,000 

Black coftonwood 0.5 18.000 160 1.4 18.194.000 

Red maole 0.4 14 000 40 07 6.158.000 

Non¡¡av maole 0.4 13,500 150 3.5 37.394,000 

Sweet cherry 0.4 13,500 95 0.2 11,504,000 

Red cedar 0.4 13.500 25 0.1 7.275.000 

Black locust 0.3 11.000 45 08 6.881.000 

Poolar 0.3 10,500 10 0.3 856,000 

Jaoanese maole 03 9,000 50 0.5 6,521,000 

Hawthorn 0.3 9,000 45 o.4 5.244.000 

Lodqepole pine 0.3 9.000 5 0.1 296,000 

Paoer birch 0.3 8,700 70 o.4 9.896.000 

Freeman maole 0.3 8,500 7 01 1.712.000 

Common 

chokecherrv 0.3 8.500 40 o.4 5.028.000 

Honeylocust 0.2 7,000 10 0 2.019.000 

Asoen 0.2 7,000 2 0 1s1.000 

Green ash 0.1 4.500 40 1.6 14.350.000 

White spruce 01 4.500 15 o.2 601.000 

Muoo oine 0.1 4.500 2 0 183.000 

Prunus soo. 0.1 4,500 7 0 599,000 

Mountain ash 0.1 4.500 20 0.2 2.881,000 

Douolas maple 0.1 1.800 

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0.1 23,000 

TOTALS 100 3,300,000 7,400 100 $1,086,640,579 

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Fig. 3. Per-Tree Net Carbon Sequestration (kg per year) for Kelowna's trees, by diameter 

class (DBH, in centimetres). 

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The health of Kelowna's trees is currently very good, with 92o/o of the tree 

population rated as "Fai/'or better (Fig. 5). 

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3,2 Vegetation Cover and Plantable Space 

Because of the limited number of samples, several of the landuse types from the 

Kelowna OffTcial Gommunity Plan (OCP) were combined forthe comparisons 

shown in Table 3. 

Table 3. Percentage cover comparisons by landuse type. 

Percentaqe' côvèred. byti,, : :,tì:'.-.:: . 

Landuse,Túpe xèius Grass Water Shrubs Treés 

Agriculture / 

Rural O.1o/o o% 15% 

5o/o 6.5% 2.7% 3.1% 

7.4% 8.2% 

Residential 10.4% 1.5o/o 

1.34/o Oolo 18.1o/o 

CITY TOTAL 27.3o/o 12yo 18.3o/o 42.3% 0.6% 9.1% 1,2% 13% 


Average tree cover throughout the city is 13%. American Forests, a tree 

research and education group, recommends 25o/o tree cover for cities in dry 

areas of western North America (Table 4). The national average tree canopy for 

cities in the U.S. is 27%o (Anonymous 2007). Average tree canopy in some of the 

other cities in North America is compared to Kelowna's tree canopy in Table 5. 

Vacant / wildland areas and agriculture lands have the highest tree canopy (23 

and 15%, respectively), while the commercial / industrial / transportation zoning 

types have the least (3%). 

The City has 27Yo plantable space where trees could be planted, on average. 

Most plantable space is in vacant / wildland areas (55%), followed by residential 

(35%). 

Grasses (native, or planted) are the highest overall cover in the city (42o/o). 

Shrubs cover another 9% of the city. These cover types are not evaluated in 

detail by UFORE but do contribute ecological benefits to the city in terms of 

stormwater management, cooling and interception of dust or pollutants. 

lmpervious surfaces (concrete / tar and buildings) comprise a total of about 12o/o 

of the city area, on average. lmpervious surfaces are highest in commercial/ 

industrial / transportation areas (48%), followed by residential (29%). 

Table 4. Recommended tree canopy goals for metropolitan areas of the Southwest and 

DryWest (Amer! can Forests 

Landuse Tvpe 

Percent Gover 

Average tree cover for all zones 250/, 

Suburban residential zones 35% 

Urban residential zones 180/, 

Central business districts 

9o/c 

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Table 5. Average tree canopy in selected North American cities*: 

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San Dieqo. CA 7% 

Calqarv, AB 71% 

Jersev Citv. NJ 11.5% 

Kelowna. BC 

13o/o 

Philadelohia. PA 15.7% 

Los Anoeles. CA 

18o/o 

Seattle. WA 

18o/o 

Toronto, ON 20.5% 

New York City, NY 21% 

Boston, MA 22.3% 

Svracuse. NY 

24.4o/o 

Baltimore. MD 25.2% 

Oakville, ON 29j% 

Atlanta. GA 36.7% 

Sources: Anonymous, 2007i USDA Forest Service, 2007. 

3.3 Pesf Susceptibility 

UFORE assesses susceptibility of the urban forest to various exotic pests (which 

are not currently present in Kelowna) such as Asian fonghorned beetle (ALB), 

gypsy moth, or Dutch Elm Disease (Table 6). lf these pests became established 

here, this shows the proportion of the urban forest that is "at risk". Most of these 

exotic pests have only been detected in Eastern Canada to date, although Dutch 

elm disease is present in Washington State. 

The most imminent threat to Kelowna's urban forest at this time is mountain and 

western pine beetle. UFORE estimates that Kelowna has about 606,000 

ponderosa pine trees, with a replacement value of $181 million, representing 

about 24o/o of the total canopy cover (Table 2). According to the B.C. Provincial 

government, Kelowna is likely to lose about 80% of these trees, primarily the 

larger mature pines. These mature trees also contribute the most ecological 

benefits to the city. 

Table 6. Proportion of Kelowna's urban forest that is at risk due to exotic and native 

Pest 

7o Susceptible Host. bv Tree Cover 

Asian Lonohorned Beetle 39% 

Mountain & western oine beetle 24% 

Gvpsv moth 23% 

Dutch elm disease 4% 

Emerald ash borer 2% 

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3.3 Pollution Removal by the Urban Forest 

Kelowna's urban forest removes more than 195 tonnes of pollutants annually, 

and the value of this removal is estimated at $1.1 million per year (Table 7)' 

These values are based upon an estirnate of the societal cost of pollutant 

emissions / formation (Nowak et. al 2000b). 

Trees also produce Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) which can be convefted 

into ozone and affect air quality when they react with nitrogen oxides from 

human-sources of pollution. Kelowna's trees produce about 43 metric tons of 

VOCs per year. However, the Ozone Index Score of Kelowna's urban forest is 

quite high, at 94 (out of 100). A score of 100 represents forest composition 

where all species have the maximum effect on reducing ozone (lowest possible 

VOC emissions). 

Certain species of trees are better at reducing ozone levels than others. The 

best trees and shrubs in Kelowna for reducing ozone (index values >99) include: 

Pear (Pyrus), apple (Malus), hawthorn (Crataegus), mountain ash 

( sorbus), saskatoon (Ame ta n chier), Mock o range (P hil adel pftus),. 

snowberry (symphoricarpos), rose (Rosa), sumac (Rhus), grape (yif,s), 

coto neast er (Coto n easfer), we i ge I a (We i g e I a), ho neysuckle (Lon i ce ra), 

raspberry (Rubus), Japanese rose (Kerría), and spiraea (sptraea). 

Overall, Kelowna's urban forest produces significant net benefits for residents in 

terms of air quality improvement. Mature trees produce more benefits than small 

trees; a large tree removes about 2.0 kg of pollution per year, about 65 times 

more pollution than a smalltree (Nowak et al. 2000b). 

Table 7. Pollution removal by Kelowna's urban forest. 

Pollutant 

$ Value of 

removal 

co 2 $ 1,800 

NOr 17 $ 115,000 

O" 83 $ 558,500 

PMlO 89 s 400.200 

SOz 5 $ 8,100 

195 

$1,084,000 

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3.4 Energy Savings 

Only residential trees were found to have a significant contribution to energy 

savings in Kelowna. Trees save energy in the summer by shading buildings and 

avoiding power plant emissions due to electricity savings. Trees help save 

energy in the winter, through acting as a windbreak and by avoiding power plant 

emissions due to gas and electricity savings. However, shading of buildings 

during the winter months can lead to increased power usage. 

Net energy savings are $19 million per year in Kelowna, due to residential trees. 

Tree cover also helps to avoid the release of 1,800 metric tonnes of carbon into 

the atmosphere each year. 

4.0 Conclusion and Recommendations 

Kelowna faces an increasing threat of tree loss due to factors such as mountain 

pine beetle attack, development, and wildfire. Although mountain pine beetle 

appears to be the most imminent threat, trees that are lost can be replanted or 

regenerated overtime as long as natural areas are preserved. Urbanization is 

the greatest longterm threat to Kelowna's urban forest, since it reduces the 

overall plantable space and the ability to replace areas of lost forest. 

As areas of urban forest or green infrastructure are lost, the ecosystem services 

they provide may need to be replaced with investments in grey infrastructure 

such as drainage improvements, water filtration, and larger power plants for 

providing electrícity or fossil fuels. These practices are not sustainable in the 

long run and can be very costly. 

Strategies and tactícs to enhance the ecological services of urban trees include 

(Nowak et al. 2000b): 

l) Aiming for species, size and age diversity (reduces the impact of pests); 

. lncrease species diversity in urbanized parks where appropriate 

. Provide the public with information on additional tree species choices, that 

are pest and drought tolerant, non-invasive and will help improve diversity 

. Encourage local nurseries to provide a greater variety of species 

2) lncreasing the number of healthy trees; 

. Educate the public about the benefits of proper tree care and least-toxic 

pest management solutions 

. Educate the public about proper tree selection, to avoid problem-prone 

species 

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5) 

6) 

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Maximizing the use of low VOG emitting trees to improve air quality; 

. Provide information on preferred tree species to minimize VOC emissions 

Sustaining and increasing existing tree cover; 

. Set a city-wide tree canopy goal in the OCP, through input from citízens, 

City Council, staff 

. lncrease planting on city-owned properties where appropriate 

¡ Promptly replant city owned areas affected by pine beetle, fire or other 

disturbance and encourage the same on private properties 

. Utilize techniques such aS "under planting" to ensure adequate 

recruitment of young trees as mature trees decay or die 

. Explore incentives, partnerships, and education to encourage additional 

planting on private properties. This might include paftnerships or 

subsidies to provide low cost trees to private properties 

. Change city policies and bylaws, such as the subdivision bylaw, zoning 

bylaws, hillside development guidelines, road design standards, 

lándscaping and parking lot standards, etc. to maximize the amount of 

tree retention and new planting associated with development 

. Explore the use of "carbon credits", e.g. the sale or trading of carbon 

savings generated by Kelowna's urban forest, to help fund increased tree 

planting 

. Monitorthe long-term success of these efforts, by periodically performing 

new UFORE analyses, or by using aerial photography or GIS analyses to 

determine changes in forest canopy over time 

Sustaining large, healthy trees (greater benefits per tree); 

. Educate the public about proper tree selection and care, to increase the 

number of large specimens in the future 

. Change city policies and bylaws, such as subdivision, or road design 

standards to increase the amount of space available for mature trees to 

develop 

Using long-lived species (reduces carbon emissions from planting and 

removal activities); 

. Educate the public on preferred species types 

. Gradually replace short-lived species on city properties with longer-lived 

varieties 

Using low-maintenance trees (reduces fossil fuel requirements for 

maintai ning vegetation); 

. Educate the public on preferred species types 

. Gradually replace high maintenance and problem-prone species with 

lower maintenance species 

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8) Planting trees in energy-conserving locations; 

o lncorporate appropriate tree planting into the design of city-owned 

buildings 

. Educate the public about the best locations for tree planting to reduce 

energy use 

9) Planting trees as part of transportation corridors (extends the life of 

streets, reduces carbon dioxide emissions) and parking lots (cooling 

effect and reduction of VOC emissions from parked vehicles); 

o lncorporate tree planting into all new collector / arterial road designs 

. lncrease standards for planting in parking lots and implement monitoring 

to ensure trees survive over time 

. Ensure that adequate space is provided in transportation corridors and 

parking lot design, particularly adequate soil volume for the development 

of large trees which will help to reduce storm water runoff from impervious 

surfaces and maximize shading 

l0)Planting trees in polluted areas; 

. lncrease plantings along major transportation routes and in industrial 

areas to improve interception of pollutants 

I 1)Avoiding pollution sensitive tree species; 

. Public education on appropriate tree species 

l2)Utilizing evergreen trees for particulate matter reduction (year-round 

removal of pollutants). 

. Encourage the use of evergreens, particularly in high-pollution areas or as 

windbreaks in winter. 

These recommendations will help to preserue and improve the quality of 

Kelowna's urban forest and improve the liveability of Kelowna, and are also 

compatible with Kelowna's Sustainability Objectives. 

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Appendix 1. Plot Locationd (GPS Goordinates) 

GPS Goordinates for original 100 plots (plots #1-101): 

ID X-Goordinates Y-Goordinates 

1 315206.976828 5516776.214540 

2 317294.833255 551 8054.341 91 0 

3 318438.964887 551 8806. I 231 60 

4 319882.896053 551 8935.1 3941 0 

5 322311.421366 5518675.175140 

6 322543.A74170 5519046.1 66840 

7 320656.647448 s520280.160620 

8 321398.086621 5519695.848'120 

I 322727.401081 5520737.424370 

10 320762.600880 5522321.428960 

11 322377.598877 5522118.604310 

12 323773_502244 552227'l.492330 

13 325034.91 0969 ss21s22.846740 

14 325569.898260 5521497.738340 

15 326905.362539 5521 897.801 050 

16 321 792.083368 5522501.866260 

17 323321.45A449 5523237.240250 

18 324305.221601 5523362.756550 

19 326530.961 057 5522852.527590 

20 326521.9',13248 5522714.758730 

21 329001.469608 552291 1 .500340 

22 329673.862071 5523875.208970 

23 331200.192770 5523071.51 3030 

24 321625.789342 5s24551.507170 

25 323791.688779 s524256.212520 

26 325141.706151 5524046.849750 

27 326051 .5021 83 5524267.760180 

28 326923.823446 5525273.106430 

29 32931 4.5631 69 5524737.466650 

30 330062.32561 1 ss24452.512770 

31 332474.437067 5525065.693900 

32 321 095.858100 5526463.848830 

33 322526.594628 5526741.151310 

34 3241 96.964589 5526809.488570 

35 326401.371165 5525507.484330 

36 327538.119402 5526799.293160 

37 328764.984974 5s26341.98841 0 

38 330794.381175 5526407.402940 

39 331239.A33920 5525505.823750 

40 332744.222585 5526860.755630 

41 322134.853763 5527119.728410 

ID X-Coordinates Y-Goordinates 

42 323301.377006 5528116.192440 

43 324551.82336'l 5527220.931750 

44 326048.896627 5527087.276940 

45 328097.479099 5527075.550300 

46 328826.438245 5528094.861 160 

47 330969.857261 5527462.888190 

48 331 603.1 86160 5527265.310660 

49 333073.491337 5526920.477460 

50 320163.452948 5528638.946730 

51 321147.429789 5529770.O87160 

52 323244.369935 5528414.595300 

53 324209.622574 5529755.544260 

54 326689.352905 552861 0.243880 

55 327331.498580 5528550.1 781 90 

56 329364.259698 5s29448.7',1AMÙ 

57 330672.642293 5529082.078510 

58 331432.227041 5528680.406960 

59 320814.917014 5530516.212840 

60 321097.188629 5531 080.1 20100 

6'1 322678.882967 5530585.09441 0 

62 324647.88411'l 5529881.407600 

ÞJ 325820.063'190 ss30001.430400 

64 327837.544115 5s30848.4481 10 

65 329588.1 30923 5531 206.031 300 

66 33081 5.096402 5530298.626370 

67 331 140.315459 5530026.840260 

68 322830.584007 5s3t 969.561 1 90 

69 324734.74'.1465 5531839.5'18960 

70 326008.1 99690 5532085.203600 

71 327A26.O51536 5531 540.2831 70 

72 s2941 9.691 676 5532094.462080 

73 330896.586540 ss32324.974150 

74 322117.698236 5532933.51 7430 

75 323267.753506 5ss2832.550430 

76 323881 . I 99561 5533881.974130 

77 325431j62384 5533639.232270 

78 327648.837140 5533579.91 41 60 

79 3285e2.401675 5s33721.105630 

80 325199.078'160 5s35636.657400 

81 325928.091422 5535674.0371 00 

82 328057.78851 5 55351 05.456080 

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ID X-Coordínates Y-Goordinates 

83 328439.739375 5534391.398930 

B4 323978.248278 553701 2.30531 0 

B5 325324.892407 5536007.325460 

86 328060.020634 5536705.565590 

87 328596.589783 5536935.140030 

88 323905.460092 5538285.726710 

89 326633.833509 5537430-241040 

90 327689.335304 55381 50.490340 

91 328662.404264 5538477.231420 

92 329794.426354 5538425.387660 

93 324870.916014 5539571.994890 

94 325797.599073 5539986.585360 

95 326827.587166 5535765.244460 

96 329233.482198 5535843.752140 

97 325856.342372 5541400.268'160 

9B 327578.292002 5540371.647430 

99 32538s,1 36910 5542006.485290 

100 327688.584442 5541 81 0.072060 

101 328670.921147 5542949.088080 

GPS Goordinates for additional 50 

plots (plots #l-50): 

ID X-Goordinates Y-Coordinates 

1 317591.701290 5518740.644370 

2 318897.044205 5518924.502620 

3 320989.0701 84 5520647.594550 

4 323318.5'19928 5519396.359360 

5 321635.428210 5522432.827910 

o 323563.971 180 5521570.849070 

7 324397.4M958 5521654362480 

I 327152.005445 5522458.3A1730 

I 321000.605451 5523550.753260 

10 322643.449003 5524290,886390 

11 324571.226325 55240'1O.O21070 

12 324131.614587 5523391 .0387'10 

13 329592.714322 5523757.206200 

14 33125S.906151 5s24274.590780 

ID X-Goordinates Y-Goordinates 

15 32252'l.122610 5525163.056930 

16 324757.660867 5526570.293400 

17 327735.055796 5526424.717010 

18 329420.527734 5525306.657650 

19 331916.572311 5526171.473280 

20 320780.034369 5528608.281210 

21 323376.721892 5528150.268530 

22 326213.094036 5527218.479500 

23 327713.431618 5528126.888490 

24 329885.645766 5526949.173110 

25 330473.901042 5527217.200480 

26 320417.610469 5530374.621450 

27 322309.442617 5529979.0601 70 

28 324799.248659 5530507.595040 

29 326714.735596 5530158.79091 0 

30 328703.197215 5529104.0'19210 

31 332288.433223 55291 73.066470 

32 324068.954665 5532776.143670 

33 32s5S7.386568 55326',t4.492930 

34 327813.104122 5532637.276220 

35 329010.445148 5532854.801730 

36 331 866.7901 75 5531858.748410 

37 323947.566286 5533685.500050 

38 325545.974432 5534184.003200 

39 327262.654517 5533221.578150 

40 328520.896302 5533774.417550 

41 326166.631277 5536924.522360 

42 328151.120367 553531 0.446490 

43 328917.540175 5536421.995500 

44 325478.672430 5537560.717990 

45 326477.350914 5538585.450670 

46 324896.222118 5539392.1 56850 

47 326988.707082 5540836.446600 

48 328932.330430 5540257.833370 

49 326844.930634 5541679.380760 

50 325492.178715 5542946.221000 

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Plots that had to be moved to alternate locations, due to lack of access or 

permission was not granted by the landowner: 

30 

31 

90 

94 

95 

133 

145 

147 

149 

330062.325 x 

5524452.512 

331544.554x 

5524779.828 

- 1500m west of 

oriqinal 

332474.437 x 

5525065.693 - 1km south of oriqinal 

327689.335 x 

327433.933 x 

5538150.490 

5537739.096 - 300m SW of oriqinal 

325797.599 x 

5539986.585 

326109.914 x 

5539735.296 - 400m SE of oriqinal 

326827.587 x 

326401.000 x 

5539765.244 

5539825.167 - 350m west of oriqinal 

324068.954 x 324264.293x 

5532766.143 

5532952.321 - 300m SW of oriqinal 

326477.350 x 

326168.761 x - 850m south of 

5538585.450 

5537772.159 

oriqinal 

326988.707 x 

327492.468 x 

5540836.446 

5541137.415 - 675m NE of oriqinal 

326844.930 x 

326239.558 x 

5541679.380 

5538042.373 - 4km south oriqinal 

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Setting Urban Tree Canopy Goals 

Urban Forests Home I Resources I Urban Forests I Setting Urban Tree Canopy Goals 

Urban Ecosystem Analysis 

Trees and Ecosystem Services 

Urtran Tree Canopy Goals 

Green Infrastructure 

CITYGreen 

National Conference on U¡ban 

Ecosystetns 

Success Stories 

Resources 

Resources 

National Register of Big 'Frees 

Urban Forests 

Forest Policy 

Sprawl Information 

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Resources for Kids 

Links 

American Forests advocates that every city set a tree canopy goal for their community as an 

impoftant step in ensuring that their valuable green infrastructure is maintained at minimum 

thresholds, even as the community continues to develop. American Forests offers some 

general goal guidelines based on geographic and climate conditions and land use categories. 

However, each community must first identify what their tree canopy cover is, and then set 

their own goals to help meet environmental and quality of life goals, including federal and 

local clean air and water regulations. Once a specific goal is determined, the local 

government can pursue that goal using policies, procedures, and budget. 

Setting Tree Canopy Goals 

American Forests recommends an average4}o/o tree canopy, east of the Mississippi and in 

the Pacific Northwest. Refer to the chart below for tree cover percentages based on land use 

and geographic area. These goals are based on an evolution of thinking about how and why 

we quantify the urban forest. Three early surveys (1986, 1989 and 1991) focused on the 

health and condìtion of public street trees. Our understanding of the environmental benefits 

of urban forests grew at the same time as the technology improved to more accurately 

measure its extent. These two developments in tandem made it possible to measure actual 

landcover, quantify their environmental benefits, and for the first time link tree canopy cover 

goals to community-wide goals for clean air and water. 

The Evolution of Quantifying the Urban Forest 

In 1986, the National Urban Forest Council (NUFC) conducted a survey to understand the 

condition of the nation's street trees, based on a 20-city survey, The first, "State of Our City 

Forests" (American Forests Magazine June, 1986) reported that urban forests in those citÍes 

were in decline, with the average city losing 4 trees for every one planted. 

Recognizing the need for more widespread and statistically reliable information, the Council 

organized a more comprehensive survey. The results were published in the, *1989 Street 

Tree Survey of U.S. Cities and Towns", (The American Forestry Association: Washington 

DC, July 1990). It was the first national inventory conducted on the species, size and 

condition, and budgets of US street trees based on 413 cities in 30 states. This survey was 

conducted in cooperation with the National Urban Forest Council, USDA Forest Service, The 

National Association of State Foresters, Michigan State University, and urban and community 

foresters. A summary of this study, "The State of the Urban Forest", J. James Kielbaso and 

Vincent Cotrone is in the Proceedings of the Fourth Urban Forestry Conference, Phillip 

Rodbell, editor. American Forests October 1989, pp.11-18. 

in 1p91, American Forests (formerly known as the American Forestry Association) conducted 

a follow up survey of 20 cities. The findings revealed the continued decline of city street 

trees, including the alarming statistic that the average life of a downtown street tree is just 

13 years. 

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While each of these three surveys brought to the public's attention the alarming decline of 

our nation's public trees, none of them was able to quantify the extent of a city's street tree 

population at that time. Even more enlightening of these early surveys, was the inability to 

quantify a community's entire urban forest population. Since only about 10% of an urban 

forest is composed of street trees, we were missìng most of the story. 

Today, thanks to researchers and Geographic Information Systems computer technology, we 

know so much more aboutthe extent, composition, ecological and economic benefits of the 

urban forest. In fact, many people now broaden the term, urban forests to urban 

ecosystems recognizing the complex ecological interactions between trees and other 

landcover, soils, air, water, and people. 

American Forests has conducted more than 40 Urban Ecosystem Analyses in regions around 

the country. Reports can be viewed at: 

http=/ /www.americanforests.orglresources/urbanforests/analysis.php Satellite 

and aerial imagery not only allow us to accurate[y quantify the extent of the forest and other 

landcovers, but by comparing recent with historic imagery, we can also see how urban 

landcover has changed over time. Based on current landcover pércentages in urban areas 

across the country and in our judgment, reasonable increases, American Forests has 

developed suggested tree canopy guidelines as a stafting point for communities to set their 

own goals. While the goals listed below provide genera! guidelines, each community 

must measure their current canopy cover and then develop tree cover targets 

based on their unique mix of climate, geography, land cover, and tand use 

patterns. 

Why Set Tree Canopy Goals? 

Tree cover in urban areas east of the Mississippi has declined by about 3070 over the last 20 

years while the foot print of the urban areas has increased by 21o/o. With this decline in tree 

cover/ significant air and water management costs have increased. 

Tree cover is directly related to environmental quality. Maintaining a robust enough tree 

cover to function as green infrastructure reduces the need and expense of buifding 

infrastructure to manage air and water resources. Local agencies can use CITYgreen 

software to calculate the environmental and economic values of the ecosystem services that 

trees provide. American Forests' intent is to help communities calculate the value of their 

trees so that city leaders can make better decisions about integrating "green" into their 

urban infrastructure. 

For metropolitan areas east of the Mississippi and in the Pacific Northwest: 

Average tree cover counting all zones 

Suburban residential zones 

Urban residential zones 


40o/o 

50o/o 

25o/o 

L5o/o 

For metropolitan areas in the Southwest and dry West: 

Average tree cover counting all zones 

Suburban residential zones 

Urban residential zones 


25o/o 

35o/o 

18% 

9o/o 

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National Urban Tree Deticit 

An estimated 634,407,719 trees are currently missing from metropolitan areas across the 

United States as the result of urban and suburban development. These calculations are 

based on American Forests'Urban Ecosystem Analyses conducted over the past six years in 

ten select cities. Using satellite imagery, American Forests has been able to document the 

decline of city trees in areas across the United States. 

The National Urban Tree Deficit is the number of "average urban trees" we need in 

metropolitan areas to bring the tree canopy level up to American Forests' conservative 

recommendations. The average urban tree is defined as one having 133 square feet of 

canopy cover. 

Within urban areas of the 48 contíguous U.S. using Council of Government boundaries, 

American Forests estimated the area of forest cover using classified satellite imagery. The 

urban areas were then segmented by region to adjust for variation in natural forest cover. 

The regional recommended tree covers were subtracted from the actual tree cover to 

produce the total deficit area. Finally, the total deficit area was dívided by the area of an 

average urban tree (133 square feet) which yielded a634,407,719 tree deficit in the U.S. 

Suppoft for this study was provided by the USDA Forest Service, private corporations, and 

fou ndations. 

What You Can Do 

o Plant a tree in your yard 

o Encourage your community to plant trees on public space. Measure the benefits 

provided by trees with CITYgreen and Regional Ecosystem Analysis 

o Contribute to American Forests tree planting fund 

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What tvoe of tree will I receive? 

Where do I olant my tree? 

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Why NeighbourWoods? 

Accord¡ng to an Urban Forest Effects Analysis É 

completed in 2OOT, Kelowna's cunent tree canopy at 

about 13%, whife the recommended tree cover for our 

area is 25o/o. Other threats to the urban forest such as 

pine beetle, wildfire or development could further 

reduce our already low tree cover. NeighbourWoods 

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r Mitigating Glimate Ghange. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, the primary gas causing 

global climate change. Trees retain the carbon from the CO2 molecule and release 

oxygen into the atmosphere. The carbon makes up half the dry weight of a tree. 

Planting new trees remains one of the cheapest, most effect¡ve means of drawing 

excess CO2 from the atmosphere. One acre of forestland will sequester between 150 

- 200 tons of CO2 in its first 40 years. 

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r Energy conservat¡on. Properly placed trees near buildings can significantly lower 

summer temperatures and act as a winter windbreak, reducing the need for cooling or 

heating. Studies show that summer daytime temperatures can be up to 3 degrees 

Celsius cooler in neighbourhoods with mature tree canopies when compared to newly 

developed areas. By reducing energy usage, additional carbon emissionsfrom power 

plants are also avoided. 

o Water conservation: Trees intercept significant amounts of precip¡tation, reducing 

the costs associated with storm water management as well as reducing runoff which 

carries salts, fertilizers, and other pollutants into creeks and lakes. 

o Air Quality: Air pollution can be serious threat to human health, and trees produce 

many net benefits for overall air quality improvement. 

¡ Socíal Benefits: Studies have found that a view of trees was associated with benefits 

such as a faster recovery time after surgery, improved mental health and well being. 

o Economic Benefits: Numerous studies have documented a significant increase in 

property values and renlal income associated w¡th attractive tree cover and 

landscaping. 

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Who can participate in the program? 

City of Kelowna residents. 

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How much will it cost? 

Each resident who participates in the program will pay $30 (HST included) per tree, to a maximum of two trees per 

household. Trees are valued at approximately $100-125. The funds collected will be used in future tree planting init¡atives. 

Payment is required upon pick-up of the tree. We will accept cash or cheques only. Please make out cheques to "City of 

Kelowna." No IOU's. 

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Trees types for the fall 2010 program included He4lagellalÊ, Àulun¡Spire-lvlapþ-É, Otop-mqe 

UaeÊ', SunOurstþcu$Éj and Va[d€¡^/a!lpine-É. 

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an ideal location in your yard. Alternately, view the Ben 

le on tree pickup day to help you select 

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be provided when you pick up your tree. For more information you can review the 

document. 

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Fall is an ideal time of year to plant trees. During the fall and winter months, the root systems develop and become 

established. This expanded root system can support and take advantage ofthe full surge of spring growth. 

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trees in your community 

Love a tree - grow your community 

The Clly of Celgery 

Parfts 

You can help grow and preserve Calgary's urban forest . The NeighbourWoods 

Program is a residential street tree planting initiative developed by The City to 

encourage citizens and communities to do their part to make our city green. 

All residents of pafticipating communities are invited to apply to become stewards or 

caretakers of specific new trees on City boulevards or back-of-walk areas. 

How does the NeighbourWoods Program 

work? 

The City will: 

o Provide trees to be planted. 

o Prepare a planting site for the trees. 

o Provide tree care information and free training for the registered resident. 

o Help with the planting process. 

o Provide extended healthcare and maintenance to the trees. 

Registered residents are responsible for: 

o Planting the tree(s) and choosing the species. 

o Tending the tree(s), including watering and watching for pests and diseases. 

o Contributing $30 per tree for an efficient watering bag. 

o All new trees will be owned by The City and will be planted on City property. 

Who can participate? 

The NeighbourWoods program is available in select communities only. These 

communitíes have been chosen based on need. Because of infill development, 

infrastructure repair and naturally-agíng tree populations, these communities have 

experienced a higher rate of tree loss than most in Calgary. 

The eligible communities for 2O11 are: 

r Country Hills 

o Country Hills Village 

o Coventry Hills 

r Fairview 

o Glenbrook 

o Harvest Hills 

o Northern Hills 

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If you live in one of these select communities and would like to pafticipate, please 

call 3-1-1 to apply. A program representative will contact you in the Spring regarding 

application status. 

If you live in an established csmmunity, and would liketo organize tree planting for 

your area, contact your community associat¡on, For more information, visÍt our FAQ 

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Neighbourwoods FAQs 

Where can I plant a tree? 

Ihe CIty of Calgary 

Parl€ 

Who plants the tree? 

What are my duties as a community tree steward? 

Where can I learn more about my tree? 

What will this cost me? 

Why do the trees need a watering bag? 

How many trees can I adopt? 

Which species of trees are available? 

What size are the trees being supplied? Can I qet a laroer tree? 

What is the planting process? 

Why isn't the NeiohbourWoods Prooram available in my community? 

stewardship in my community. What other options are there for me? 

Where can I plant a tree? 

All trees must be planted on City property. This criteria includes your boulevard or back-of-walk area. 

Boulevards are the spaces between the sidewalk and road. Back-of-walk refers to the City-owned space 

between the sidewalk and your propety line. 

NeighbourWoods trees cannot be planted on private propefty or in residential yards. 

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Who plants the tree? 

You do! But the City is here to help. We'll dig the hole and provide the tree, but you'll get the satisfaction of 

planting it in the ground, caring for it and watching your efforts grow over time. As a NeighbourWoods 

residential tree steward, you are responsible for watering and monitoring your adopted tree(s). 

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What are my duties as a residential tree steward? 

As a NeighbourWoods residential tree steward, you will be responsible for watering the tree(s) you adopt 

for five years after planting. It takes this amount of time for trees to become established independently, so 

you'll get a chance to see your tree grow and flourish. 

You will never be involved in pruning, pest/disease treatment or tree removals on City land, but you will help 

with tree monitoring. 

To register or for more information on NeighbourWoods please contact us. 

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Where can I learn more about my tree? 

The City will provide tree education to community tree stewards within each neighbourhood. A number of 

programs will be available, including urban forest walks, school outreach, training and classes, as well as 

yearly events. 

Every resident of the pafticipating communities is welcome to join by adopting a tree, but to become a 

community tree steward, participants must attend approximately L2 hours of training. 

Each participating community association has already established environmental groups as paft of the 

NeighbourWoods program. To become a community tree steward, you should speak to your own community 

association. 

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What willthis cost me? 

We ask successful residential applicants to pay $3O/tree for a special tree watering bag that helps regulate the 

water for your adopted tree(s) and helps by reminding you when it's time to water. 

As the legal owner of the trees, The City will cover the costs associated with adopted trees. 

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Why do the trees need a watering bag? 

The treeqator@ S watering bag is a slow-release bag designed specifically for trees. This green plastic 

watering bag wraps around the trunk of your adopted tree and seeps a constant supply of water into the 

ground to the place where young trees need it most - the roots. Depending on the weather, you will 

need to fill the bag 1 to 3 times per week. 

The treegator@ Ð bag is yours to keep after your tree has matured. 

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How many trees can I adoPt? 

There are 100 new trees available for adoption in each NeighbourWoods community. Although there is 

technically no limit on the number of those trees you can personally adopt, The City will folfow up to ensure 

NeighbourWoods trees comply with the existing Tree Protection Bylaw and long-term Urban Forestry Strategic 

Plan. 

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The NeighbourWoods gardener will work with residential tree stewards to determine the best tree for each 

planting site. The following species are available: 

¡ Brandon elm 

o Bur oak 

o Green ash 'patmore' 

o Swedish columnar aspen 

¡ Hawthorn 'toba' &'snow' 

o Ornamental crab apple 

o Amur cherry 

r Trembling aspen 

Tree choice is subject to availability. For more information on these available trees, please visit 

Neig hbourWoods Tree Species. 

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What size are the trees being supplied? Can I get a larger tree? 

All trees will arrive in 10 gallon containers. They will be approximately 40 mm (1.5 inches) in diameter and 

approximately 1.8 m (6 feet) tall. 

This size is preferred because younger trees suffer less transplant shock than older trees and are more likely 

to establish healthy root systems. Planting younger trees also makes it easier for you to bring home and plant 

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your tree in the pre-dug hole. 

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What is the planting process? 

After the applicâtion deadline and all applications are processed, The City will dig and back-fill the holes for all 

of the approved trees. Holes will be dug by the City to ensure that any underground hazards, such as water or 

power lines, are safely identified and avoided. Holes will be back-filled to prevent fufther safety hazards, but 

will be easy to re-dig on planting day by hand. 

On your neighbourhood's scheduled planting day in the fall, The City will deliver all the trees to a central 

location like your community hall or centre. Tree specialists from the City will give a mandatory planting 

demonstration and provide care tips. As well, individual neighbourhoods are encouraged to organize 

community events around their planting day. Speak to your community association for more information about 

events ín your neighbourhood. 

All NeighbourWoods residential tree stewards are responsible for picking up their adopted tree(s), transporting 

them home and planting them. 

ATop 

I have a tree I'd like removed. Will The City do that as part of my NeighbourWoods planting? 

Usually, no. The City will never remove healthy trees in order to plant new or different trees. In accordance 

with the Urban Forestry Strategic Plan, no public tree can be removed for aesthetic reasons or to mitigate 

minor nuisances like seeds, fluff or pollen. 

However, trees that are diseased, dying, dead or hazardous, may be removed by The City to facilitate 

NeighbourWoods planting. The City will consider removing these trees on a per case basis. 

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Will The City of Calgary remove shrubs or stumps to facilitate NeighbourWoods planting? 

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The City of Calgary Parks will remove stumps in order to plant a NeighbourWoods tree. We will consider 

removing shrubs on a per case basis. 

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Why isn't the NeighbourWoods Program available in my community? 

The NeighbourWoods communities were chosen based on need. Because of high rates of infill development 

and naturally aging tree populations, ceftain communities have experienced a higher rate of tree loss than 

most in Calgary-generally older, inner-city communities. 

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NeighbourWoods isn't available in my neighbourhood but I'd really like to get involved in tree 

stewardship in my community. What other options are there for me? 

The City offers a number of programs and volunteer opportunities for community involvement throughout the 

city. 

¡ The Adopt-a-Park program gives volunteers the opportunity to work collaboratively with The City to 

enhance Calgary's green spaces. 

o The Planting Incentive Program (PIP) is a tree planting program approved by City Council for 

residential City property only. Community associations, neighbourhood groups or índividuals 

may apply to plant trees in conjunction with The City on a 50 per cent matching basis' 

These are just a few of the programs available through The City. For more information on these or other 

programs, please contact us or explore our volunteer opportunities' 

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A NeighbourWoods gardener will work with residential volunteers to determine the 

best tree for each planting site. Tree choice is subject to availability. Please indicate 

your top two tree chioices when applying. 

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High-canopy trees are preferred on residential streets because of the shade and 

aesthetic benefits they provide. 

For more information on the tree species, please click on the images below. 

Amur Cherry 

Prunus maackii 

Brandon Elm 

Ulmus Amerícana 

'Brandon' 

Bur Oak 

Quercus macrocarpa 

Green Ash'Patmore' 

Fraxinus pensylvanica 

'Patmore' 

Ornamental Crabapple 

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Swedish Columnar 

Aspen 

Populus tremula'Erecta' 

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Tree protection bylaws 

Help protect Calgary's trees! 

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Parfts 

The Tree Protection Bylaw E lSZ KB) was created to protect public trees - trees 

growing on land owned or controlled by the City. The Bylaw does not apply to trees 

growing on prívate property. 

The Tree Protection Bylaw prohibits: 

o Cutting, removing, moving or pruning of City trees. 

o Penetrating the bark or attaching any object or sign to trees on City land. 

o Planting trees or shrubs on City land. 

o Spraying trees with any substance except water. 

o Attaching electrical cords or other objects to trees. 

o Unauthorized entry or intederence with a tree protection zone. 

The fines can range from $100.00 for attaching an object to a tree to $1000.00 for 

failure to comply with an enforcement order. The Provincial Municipal Government 

Act allows the City to seekfines as high as $10,000 for serious infractions to the tree 

and shrub bylaw. 

For more information call 3-1-1 or 403-268-CITY (2489) if calling from outside 

Calgary. 

Helated Links 

o Hoarding Permit 

Downloads 

Tree Protection 

Bylaw E (32 KB) 

Street Bylaw Ë lrZ: 

KB) 

Road Riqht of Wa 

(356 KB) - typical 

roadway configuration 

Why protect trees? 

Trees provide many environmental, public health, welfare and socio-economic 

benefits to communities including: 

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Improving air quality by removing gaseous pollutants and dust particulates 

from the atmosphere 

Absorbing carbon dioxide 

Moderating the climate and conserving energy 

Retaining storm water 

Facilitating wildlife habitats 

Adding aesthetic value to the urban landscape 

Increasing property value 

Building or develop¡ng a property? 

The Tree Protection Bylaw is independent of the development process, however, 

development and construction activities must still comply with the Bylaw's 

requirements. A Tree Protection Plan is required if construction activities will come 

within six meters of a public tree growing in the road right of way Ë (¡S0 fA). 

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Tree and stump removal is considered a last resort for development sites and the 

City requests that developers consider alternatives or modifications prior to 

application. Please note, authorization to remove a public tree will not be provided 

until the Development Permit or Building Permit (Residential House Move or 

Demolition) has been approved by Development & Building Approvals. 

Along with the completed application form Ë lSA+ KB), a copy of the site plan 

drawings indicating which trees are to be removed must be included. Please see form 

for contact details. 

Trees must be removed by a City-approved contractor. Please refer to the list below. 

Contractor 

Phone 

Arborcure T.ee Se.viõE---ll Fr¿-Æ-34ß 

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Arborcu ltural Services 403-852-8733 

\soen Tree Service 403-620-6061 

)aveyÏree Se¡¿leesC 403-250-5353 

luLS Maintenance & Landscaping { 403-235-5353 

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Help Plant the Urban Forest 

What Ís PIP? 

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The City of Calgary Parks Planting Incentive Program (PIP) is a tree planting program 

approved by City Council for residential City property only. Community associations, 

neighbourhood groups or individuals may apply to plant trees in conjunction with The 

City of Calgary Parks on a 507o matching basis. 

How to apply 

Print and complete the PIP Application Form Ë lf Z KB) and either fax it to (403) 

537-7505 or mail to: Planting Incentíve Program, Parks Urban Forestry #75, PO Box 

2100, Stn M, Calgary, AB,T2P 2M5. If you would like an application mailedtoyou, 

please contact Parks Urban Forestry at 3-1-1. 

View a list of trees Ë 1SZ KB) that may possibly be planted in your yard. 

The applícation deadline is June 30 of each year. Applications are prioritized on a 

first-come, first-serve basis. 

Parks staff and Urban Forestry supervisors will review all applications, meet with 

applicants and provide recommendations on species and site locations. Parks will 

apply for line assignment approval from the Engineering department. Upon 

confirmation of line assignment approval, a Parks invoice will be issued for payment 

by the applicant. Time permitting, tree hole preparation will be done in the fall with 

planting in the following spring. 

PIP Guidelines 

1. Total group requests will be limited to a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 50 

trees per community association area. 

2. Total group and individual requests will not exceed 50 trees per community 

association area. 

3. Tree(s) will be selected from a master list. These trees will be 50 to 60mm 

calliper in wire baskets (unless otherwise approved in writing). The actual 

selection will be approved by Calgary Parks based on existing trees, 

availability, other site conditions and developing or maintaining the integrity of 

the streetscape. 

4. Tree plantings may not be permitted in certain locations due to conflicts with 

utility services and other standard restrictions. To minimize potential conflicts 

with utilities or future development, a permit for street planting must be 

obtained. This permit is called a line assignment. 

5. The price includes a 50 to 60 mm tree, hole preparatÍon, planting and the first 

initial watering. 

6. Planting will be limited to one tree per frontage and one tree per flankage for 

each residential property. 

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7. All preparations, planting and initial watering will be done by City of Calgary 

Parks or its designate. Ongoing maintenance including watering and tree well 

cleaning, but excluding pruning, will be responsibility of the residents. 

8. All community applications must show primary planting sites and one 

alternative site, where possible for the purpose of securing line assignments to 

avoid any conflicts with utilities. 

9. Communities and individuals that have submitted applications but that were 

unsuccessful due to timing and supply, will be placed at the top of the list for 

the next PIP tree planting cycle, subject to budget approval. 

For more information regarding the Planting Incentive Program please call 3-1-1 or if 

calling from outside Calgary please call 403-268-CITY (2489). 

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Boulevards 


A boulevard is the portion of City property between the crnb or toad's edge and the adjacent front property line. 

Boulevards may also border sidewalks, multi-use trails and alleys. 

Boulevard Care 

Residents are responsible to care for the boulevard and alley'driveway crossing adjacent to their property line. 

Boulevard Maintenance 

o Cut grass to a reasonable length on yout portion of the boulevard 

¡ Remove fallen leaves and debris from the boulevard beside your property 

o Prune trees and shrubs around your yard so they do not hang over the sidewalk or block pedestrians 

Responsible Practices 

o Do not attach signs or devices to City trees 

o Obtain City approval before building structures or planting trees on any portion of a boulevard 

. Call 3-1-1 to remove, pmne, or repair any City tlee on the boulevard 

Bylaw violations may result in a $250 ticket charged to the property o\ /ner. 

Questions and Concerns 

For questions and concems about: 

. Maintaining boulevards, sidewalks, and alleys or driveways crossing boulevards 

. Planting grass, flowers, shrubs, and trees on the boulevard 

. Repairing damaged trees and trimming low hanging limbs 

Call3-1-1 or Register a Complaint Online 

For more information: 

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Customer Information and Support Services 

P larming & D evel oprnent Department 

Sthfloor, 10250 - l0l Street 

Edmonton, AB T5J 3P4 

Telephone 

InEdmonton:311 

Outside Edmonton: 7 80-442-53 Il 

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SUBMITTED BY: Brooke Marshall, Environmental Planner 

DATE: Jan.14,2011 

FILE: 0490-30 

SUBJECT: SUPPORT FOR 2010 SCHOOL COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS - SUPPORTING 

NEIGHBOURHOOD LEARNING CENTRES PROGRAM 

PURPOSE: 

To seek Council supporl for the Provincial 2010 Schoo/ Community Connections - 

Suppofting Neighbourhood Learning Centres program funding proposal submitted by 

School District 22. 


THAT Council endorse the 2010 Schoo/ Community Connections Supporfing 

Neighbourhood Learning Centres project proposed by School District 22 which includes 

consultation and planning for a greenhouse, garden, outdoor classroom and composting 

system at Vernon Secondary School. 

AND FURTHER that staff be authorized to provide a letter of support to School District No. 

22 in support of the submission for the 2010 Schoo/ Community Connections - Supporting 

Neighbourhood Learning Centres funding program. 


ANALYSIS: 

Council may choose not to endorse the program or authorize a letter of support on behalf of 

the City of Vernon. This may result in the grant application, which has been approved in 

principle, being denied by the Province of British Columbia. Consequently, students at 

Vernon Secondary School and surrounding community members would be without the 

educational and collaborative opportunities associated with an on-site greenhouse, garden, 

outdoor classroom and composting system. 


N/A 

B. Rationale: 

1. Funding has been granted in principle relating to consultation and planning in 

support of the proposed initiative. Coined the Vernon Secondary School "Go 

Green" lnitiative, the consultation and planning initiative phase being proposed at 

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this time would include retaining the services of a coordinator/consultant to compile 

a report outlining the details and process for each of its the components, including 

partnerships, cost estimates, grant writing and fundraising plan. A committee made 

up of School District No. 22 administration, school staff, students and community 

partners would steer the project. This is an important foundation to ensure the 

success of such a program in the community. 

2. A description of the project and the intended outcomes are outlined in Attachment 

2: 2010 Application Form - Round 2, along with a list of community partners. The 

proposal includes creating a space which can be utilized as an educational tool for 

students and community members alike. Shared spaces such as this provide 

opportun ities for commu nity collaboration and showcasing conservation strateg ies, 

food security, healthy eating and more. 

3. The new Vernon Secondary School building is currently under construction. This 

provides an ideal opportunity to introduce a new garden and involve the 

surrounding community in a shared learning initiative. 

4. The Provincial letter of support to School District No. 22 dated December 16, 2010 

(Attachment 1) states that a letter of support from the local government is required 

in order for the project to receive full approval. 

c. 

Attachments: 

1. Attachment 1: Provincial letter of support to School District No. 22 (Vernon) 

2. Attachment 2: 2010 Application Form - Round 2 

D. 


This request for support involves the following objectives in Council's Strategic Plan: 

E. 

Pol icv (Existi ng/Relevance/None) : 

1. This proposal meets the City of Vernon Official Community Plan 2008 Guiding 

Principles of creating a culture of sustainability and creating a youth friendly city. 

F. 


ln 2008 Council endorsed two similar School District No. 22 funding applications. 

Letters were written by staff for the 2008 School Community Connections funding 

program in support of the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs Community Literacy 

Proposal and the Ellison Elementary and Clarence Fulton Secondary School 

Community Garden Proposal. 

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Randy Hoffmary Secretary Treasurer 

School District No. 22 (Vernon) 

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525 Government Street 

Victoria, BC, VBV 0AB 

E-maill lgps@ubcm.ca 

Phone: (250) 356-5134 

Fax: (250) 356-5119 

2010 School Comm ns-Su 

Learning Centres (Round 2) 

Dear Mr. Hoffman, 

Thank you for your application for Round 2 of the 2010 School 

Community Connections - Supporting Neighbourhood Learning Centres 

program. We have reviet,r¡ed your submission and are pleased to advise 

thaiyou. projecÇ consultation for greenhouse, g-ørdel':, outdoor classroom and 

contpostirtg system at Vernon Secondøry School, has been aPproved i¡ 

principle. 

Pending satisfactory receipt of the following information, your project 

will be eligible for full approval: 

. Board of Education resolution in support of the application 

. Local government letter of support 

Upon receipt of this outstanding information we will continue our 

reïiew of ybur application, If you have any questions or concerns, please 

contact Local Government Program Services at (250) 35G51'34 or 

lgps@ubcm.ca 

Sincerely, 

Ì:- 

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Danyta Welch 

Policy & Program Officer 

CC: 

!,gñoke Marshall, EnaironmentøI Pløntter, City of Vernon 

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British Columbia 

School Trustees 

Association 

School CommunitY Connect¡ons 

Supporting Neighbourhood Learning Centres 

E-mail: lgPs@ubcm'ca 

Mail: 525 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 0A8 

Fax: (250) 356-5119 

aOLO APPLICATION FORM - ROUND 2 

Applications are due November 79, 2O7O. Please type directty in this form or print and 

com'plete. IJse additionA Wace or pages wherever required. Thank you in advance for your 

cooperation. 

euestions? Contact Local Government Program Services at lgps@ubcm'ca or (250) 356-5134 

please note: the main contact persons must be from the school district or local government' 

Applications with main contacts from individuat schools, school associations or community 

organizations wi,l not be accepted' 

1. PRIMARY APPLICANT 

School District or Local Government: SD Mailing Address: 1401 15th Street 

#22 Vernon, BC VlT BSB 

Contact person: Randy Hoffman 

Phone: 250-542-3337 

Position: Secretary Ïreasurer 

E-mail: rhoffman@sd22'bc'ca 

Other Contact: Morris Vardabaso 

Phone: 250-545-07OI 

2. PARTNERING AGENCY 

School District or Local Government: 

Regional District North Okanagan 

Position: PrinciPal 

E-mail : mvardabasso@sd22' bc'ca 

Mailing Address: 9B4B Aberdeen Rd, 

Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 

Contact person: Tannis Nelson 

Phone: 250-550-3689 

Position: CommunitY DeveloPment 

Coordinator 

E-mail : tannis.nelson@rdno'ca 

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Other Contact: Al MCNiven 

Phone: 250-550-3700 

Position: General Manager, Parks, Recreation 

and Culture 

E-mail : al,mcniven@rd no.ca 

3. NAME OF PROJECT. Please include the location and a description of the project, for 

example "Engels Elementary Kitchen Renovation" or "school District 99 Partner Consultation" 

Vernon Secondary School "Go Green" Initiative 

School District # 22 - Vernon, BC 

4. FUNDING CATEGORY 

X Consultation & Planning 

I Minor Renovations 

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For projects focused on minor renovations, please describe the consultation and planning 

proi"rj that has taken place to identify the renovation project as a community priority. If 

applicable, please attach any relevant plans to your application. 

5. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT. Please provide 

including the intended outcomes. For renovati 

Vernon Secondary School is poised to have a n 

includes planning and consultation to develop t 

which includes: 

A school/commu nity g reen house 

A school/communitY garden 

An outdoor classroom 

A school -wide comPosting sYstem 

The consultation and planning portion of the project would include the services of a 

coordinator/consultanï to compile a report that would outline the details and process for each 

of the components of the project, including partnerships, cost estimates, grant writing and a 

fundraising plan. A Committee made up of administrative representation, school staff, 

students, ãnd community partners will steerthe project. The intentions of this project are to: 

Model a green school by reducing waste into a renewable nutrient source (compost), explore 

innovative water conservation practises, and produce food organically and sustainably. 

Use the greenhouse, garden, and outdoor classroom as a centre for neighbourhood and 

student learning, 

provide fresh food to supplement the various food program partners: VSS farm to school 

salad bar program, the subsidized school lunch program for district elementary schools, etc' 

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Engage a number of community partners to utilize these school resources, while developing 

new learning opportunities and relationships within the partner schools and community' 

6. MEETING SCC/NLC OBJECTIVES. Describe how your project meets the objectives of the 

Supportlng Neighbourhood Learning Centres program as described in Section 2 of the 

Program Guide. 

The final product of this project will provide greater utilization of the new school, provide new 

services and learning opportunities to the stùdents and community while addressing a 

growing demand foigreener practises and the ¡ 

âccess' The project 

meets .o*runäy priärities and ob¡ectives such 

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Plan which ,rpport, community foðd access and 

and the Regional 

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level. 

The greenhouse, garden and outdoor classroom project intends to provide shared 

opportunities for community groups like: 

Vernon and District Association for Community Living (Venture Training) - may participate in 

the garden and greenhouse directly while supporting the facilities when school is not in 

,"rrîon and growing food for the subsidized lunch program 

Greater Vernon Recreation Services - gardening programming such as workshops could be 

held at the facilities 

community Garden Network - community Gardeners can share space in the greenhouse' 

help mentor students, help care for the facilities out of school hours and offer educational 

workshoPs at the site 

Neighbou rhood Preschools 

demonstrations, and other 

- Site visits, mentoring by students or other users, 

programming could be designed into its use 

Food Action society of the North okanagan - could host demonstrations and workshops 

Aboriginal Organizations, such as the First Nations Friendship Centre and the district 

Aboriginal programs .ouid add traditional food and design elements to the facilities' as well 

as int-roduce gãrden programming within their operations 

Tours and demonstrations could be held for the public at large during Earth Day festivities' 

Environmentweek,oraspartofCommunitiesinBloom,etc' 

okanagan college - may include the facilities as part of their continuing Education series' 

their intended campus f'ood production project, or link it to their Horticulture Department 

Part of the planning and consultation period will 

relationships in more detail, as at this point, the 

involve securing and defining these 

project is still very much in its early phases' 

7, coMMuNITY PARTNERS. Applications must be submitted by a board of education and 

local government as per Sections 3 and 5 of the Program Guide' Please list any other 

communitY Partners: 

Neighbourhood daycares and preschools 

Vernon and District Association for Community Living - Venture Training 

Greater Vernon Community Garden Network 

zolo scc RouND 2: Supporting Neighbourhood Learning centres 

lgr

ffion, 

and Pleasant Valley Community Gardeners 

Elementary feeder schools - silver star and Hillview Elementary 

Elementary schools receiving subsidized lunch program - Ellison, Mission Hill, Alexis Park 

Interior Health- Community Nutrition 

Parent AdvisorY Council 

Okanagan College - Kalamalka Campus 

First Nations FriendshiP Centre 

Recreation Services 

Food Action Society of the North Okanagan 

g. PRoJECT COMPLETION. please provide the anticipated end date of the project. Please. 

note the final report is due within ro ouyt of the completion of your project and no later than 

Januarv 31,2012' 

December 3t, 2OII 

g. EVALUATION. please describe what tools will be used to evaluate the project and how the 

results of the evaluation be used or shared' 

Evaluation will be based on a comprehensive report prepared by a cons.ultant which will be 

shared with the Go Green Committee, community partners, and other districts or schools as 

requested.The report will include recommendations regarding : 

The greenhouse /garden/outdoor classroom/ composting system design including security 

measures 

All materials required, labour, and cost estimates 

How to maximize the use of the greenhouse/garden/outdoor classroom area among the 

identified Partners and users 

A fundraising Plan 

A plan for sustainability during summer vacation 

10, FUNDING REQUEST. Based on the availability of $25'000 per school district' please 

indicate the total funds you are requesting from scc for this project: 

$12,500 

Depending on the number of applications that are submitted, an additional $5,000 Der school 

district may be available. If you *ìtft to apply for additional funds, please indicate how much 

of tne $5,OOO you wish to apply to this project: 

. An additional 92500 would facilitate site visits to similar school models in practise that would 

inform the Project. 

n10 scc RouND 2: Supporting Neighbourhood Learning centres

11. ADDITIONAL coMMENTS. Please use this space to add any other relevant information 

about Your Project' 

Planning for these facilities at a 

no 

the communitY' This Project will 

district and province' It will teac 

people and a healthier planet - all necessary in the effort to live more sustainably - both by 

utilizinq school spaces more responsibly and efficiently, and by providing learning 

opportunities that will connect school and community in new ways 

12. REOuIRED ADDITIoNAL INFoRMATIoN. The following items are required to be 

attached to Your aPPlication: 

X Detailed budget indicating proposed income and expenditure of SCC funds' 

Please submit a budget based on the avaitability of $2i,000 per school district' If 

yoi, ur" atso applyiñg for funds from the additionat $5,000 that may be available 

per school district, please add a statement in your budget indicating the additional 

request amount un¿ tn" specific line item (or project activÌty) that the additional 

funds would be aP7lied to. 

X Counc¡¡, Board or Board of Education resolution from the primary applicant 

X Letter of support from the partnering agency 

13. OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION' 

X tetter(s) of support from other partners 

I Copies of any relevant plans that support minor renovation projects 

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C¡ty of Vernon 

Notlce 

Enforcement 

#5250 

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BYLAW NUMBER 5250 

A bylaw respecting the enforcement of bylaw 

notices in conjunction with the Southern lnterior 

Bylaw Notice Dispute Adiudication Reqistry 

WHEREAS it is the intention of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Vernon to 

participate in the Southern lnterior Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication Registry with 

respect to bylaw notices; 

NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Vernon, enacts as 

follows: 

1. This bylaw may be cited as "Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw Number 5250, 

2011". 

DEFINITIONS 

2. ln this Bylaw: 

"Acf'means the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act; 

"City" means the City of Vernon; 

"Registry" means the Southern lnterior Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication 

Registry established pursuant to this bylaw 

TERMS 

3. The terms in this bylaw have the same meaning as the terms defined in the Acf. 

BYLAW CONTRAVENTIONS 

4. The bylaws and bylaw contraventions designated in Schedule "4" attached 

hereto and forming pafi of this Bylaw, may be dealt with by bylaw notice. 

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OFFENCE AND PENALTY 

S. The penalty for a contravention referred to in Section 4 is as follows: 

(a) Subject to Subsection 5(b) and 5(c), is the Penalty amount set out in 

Column A1 of Schedule "4"; 

(b) lf received by the City within 14 days of the person receiving or being 

presumed to have received the notice, is the Early Payment Penalty set out 

in Column A2 of Schedule "A"; 

(c) lf more than 28 days after the person received or is presumed to have 

received the bylaw notice, is subject to a late payment surcharge in addition 

to the penalty under Subsection 5(a), and is the Late Penalty set out in 

Column A3 of Schedule "4" 

PERIOD FOR PAYING A DISPUTED TICKET 

6. A person who receives a bylaw notice must, within 14 days of the date on which 

the person received or is presumed to have received the bylaw notice: 

(a) Pay the penalty, or 

(b) Request dispute adjudication by filling in the appropriate portion of the bylaw 

notice indicating either a payment or a dispute and delivering it, either in 

person during regular office hours, or by mail, to the City. 

7. A person may pay the indicated penalty after 14 days of receiving the notice, 

subject to the applicable surcharge for late payment in accordance with Subsection 5(c), 

but no person may dispute the notice after 14 days of receiving the bylaw notice. 

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g. Where a person was not served personally with a bylaw notice and advises the 

City, in accordance with the requirements of Section 25 of the Acf, that they did not 

receive a copy of the original notice, the time limits for responding to a bylaw notice 

under Section 5 and Section 7 of this Bylaw do not begin to run until a copy of the bylaw 

notice is redelivered to them in accordance with the Acf' 

g. The Registry is established as a bylaw notice dispute adjudication system in 

accordance with the Act to resolve disputes in relation to bylaw notices. 

10. 

The civic address of the Registry is 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC VlY 1J4' 

11. The City is authorized to enter into, and the Mayor and Corporate Officer are 

authorized to execute, the dispute adjudication system agreement in the form and with 

the content of the agreement attached as Schedule "8"' 

12. Every person who is unsuccessful in a dispute adjudication in relation to a bylaw 

notice or a compliance agreement under the dispute adjudication system established 

under this section must pay the City an additional fee of $25 for the purpose of the City 

recovering the costs of the adjudication system. 

SCREENING OFFICERS 

13. The position of Screening Officer is established' 

14. The following are designated classes of persons that may be appointed as 

screening officers: 

(a) Officers and Employees of the City of Vernon 

and Council may appoint screening officers from these classes of persons by 

name of office, or othenvise. 

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POWERS. DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF SCREENING OFFICERS 

1S. The powers, duties, and functions of Screening Officers are as set out in the Acf, 

and include the following Powers: 

(a) Where requested by the person against whom a contravention is alleged, 

communicate information respecting the nature of the contravention, the 

provision of the bylaw contravened, the facts on which the contravention 

allegation is based, the penalty for a contravention, the opportunity to 

enter into a compliance agreement, the opportunity to proceed to the 

bylaw notice dispute adjudication system and the fee or fees payable in 

relation to the bylaw notice enforcement process; 

(b) To communicate with any or all of the following for the purposes of 

performing their functions under this Bylaw or the Act: 

(i ) the person against whom a contravention is alleged or their 

representative; 

(i¡.) the officer issuing the notice; 

(iii.) the complainant or their representative; 

(iv.) the City's staff and records regarding the disputant's history of 

bylaw compliance. 

(c) To prepare and enter into compliance agreements under the Acf with 

persons who dispute bylaw notices, including to establish terms and 

conditions for compliance that the Screening Officer considers necessary 

or advisable, including time periods for payment of penalties and 

comPliance with the BYlaw. 

(d) To provide for payment of a reduced penalty if a compliance agreement is 

entered into, as provided in column A4 of Schedule "4", al'ìd 

(e) To cancel bylaw notices in accordance with the Acf or City policies and 

guidelines, 

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16. The bylaw contraventions in relation to which a Screening Officer may enter into 

a compliance agreement are indicated in Column A4 of Schedule "A". 

17. The maximum duration of a compliance agreement is one year. 

BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS 

1g. persons acting as any of the following are designated as Bylaw Enforcement 

Officers for the purposes of this Bylaw and the Act: 

(a) special constables, officers, Members or constables of. 

(i ) The provincial police force as defined in Section 1 of the Police Act, 

or 

(ii ) A municiPal Police force; 

(b) Bylaw Enforcement Officers appointed pursuant to the Police Acf and 

CommunitY Charter, 

(c) Local Assistants to the Fire Commissioner under Section 6 of the Fire 

Seruices Act; 

(d) Bylaw Enforcement Officers, Licensing lnspectors, Building lnspectors, 

Animal Control Officers, or other persons acting in another capacity on 

behalf of a municipality, regional district or local trust committee for the 

purpose of enforcement of one or more of its bylaws' 

1g. The City may from time to time provide for the form or forms of the bylaw notice, 

provided the bylaw notice complies with section 4 of the Act. 

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SEVERABILITY 

20. lf a portion of this bylaw is held invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, then 

the invalid portion must be severed and the remainder of this bylaw is deemed to have 

been adopted without the severed section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, 

clause or phrase. 

READ A FIRST TIME this 1Oth day of January ,2011. 

READ A SECOND TIME this 1Oth day of ,2011. 

READ A THIRD TIME this 1Oth day of , 2011. 

ADOPTED this day of ,2011. 

Mayor 


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DESIGNATED BYLAW CONTRAVENTIONS AND PENALTIES 

Bylaw 

No. 

Section Description A1 

Penalty 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penalty 

A3 

Late 

Payment 

Penalty 

A4 

Gompliance 

Agreement 

Available 

Animal Regulation and Animal Pound Bylaw 

5252 2(a) lllegal Keeping of Animals $100.00 $75.00 $1 10.00 YES 

5252 2(b) To many companion animals $ 50.00 $25.00 $60.00 YES 

5252 2(c) To many agricultural animals $100.00 $75.00 $1 10.00 YES 

5252 2(r Unenclosed Animals $200.00 $175.00 $225.00 YES 

5252 2(h) Keeping of non-Farm Swine $100.00 $75.00 $1 10.00 YES 

5252 20) Unconfined Rabbit $ 50.00 $25.00 $60.00 YES 

5252 2(k) Sell or Give Unaltered 

Rabbits 

5252 2(t) Failure to remove Rabbit 

Warren 

5252 2(m) Animal at Large - Public 

Property 

5252 2(n) Animal at Large - Private 

Property 

$100.00 $e0.00 $110.00 YES 

$150.00 $125.00 $175.00 YES 

$200.00 $175.00 $225.00 YES 

$200.00 $175.00 $225.00 YES 

5252 e(b) Obstruct PoundkeePer $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 NO 

5252 Schedule 

B(1) 

5252 Schedule 

B(2) 

Urban Hen at Large $ 50.00 $25.00 $60.00 YES 

lllegal Keeping of Rooster $100.00 $75.00 $1 10.00 YES 

5252 Schedule 

B(2) 

Keeping of more than 3 

Hens 

$ 75.00 $50.00 $85.00 YES 

5252 Schedule 

B(7) 

lmproper Coop $100.00 $75.00 $110.00 YES 

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5252 Schedule 

B(9) 

5252 Schedule 

B(10) 

5252 Schedule 

B(12) 

5252 Schedule 

c(1) 

lllegal Slaughter $100.00 $75.00 $1 10.00 YES 

Unhygienic Storage or 

Accumulation 

$ 50.00 $25.00 $60.00 YES 

No Urban Hen Licence $ 50.00 $25.00 $60.00 YES 

No Pigeon Keeping Permit $ 50.00 $25.00 $60.00 YES 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penalty 

A3 

Late 

Payment 

Penalty 

A4 

Gompliance 

Agreement 

Available 

Building & Plumbing Bylaw 

4900 3.1.1 No Permit - Building $300.00 $250.00 $325.00 YES 

4900 3.1.2 No Permit - Plumbing $300.00 $250.00 $325.00 YES 

4900 3.1 .3 No Permit - Demolition $300.00 $250.00 $325.00 YES 

4900 23.3 Fail to Cease Work $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 YES 

4900 3.1.4 Occupy without Permit $100.00 $80.00 $1 10.00 YES 

4900 3.1.5 Tamper With Notice or Permit $100.00 $80.00 $110.00 NO 

4900 3.1.7 Obstruct Entry to Land, 

Building or Premises 

$500.00 $500.00 $500.00 NO 

4900 3.1.9 Move Building Without Permit $100.00 $90.00 $110.00 YES 

4900 19.2 Failure to Secure Pool $100.00 $90.00 $1 10.00 YES 

4900 22.3 No Permit - Retaining Wall $100.00 $90.00 $110.00 YES 

4900 3.1.6 Build at Variance to Permit $100.00 $90.00 $1 10.00 YES 

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Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penalty 

A3 

Late 

Payment 

Penalty 

A4 

Gompliance 

Agreement 

Available 

Business Licence Bylaw 

3272 2.0 No Business Licence $100.00 $85.00 $1 15.00 YES 

3272 2.7 Failure to Obtain Transfer 

of Business Licence 

$75.00 $50.00 $90.00 YES 

3272 2.9 Obstruct Licence I nspector $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 NO 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penalty 

A3 

Late 

Payment 

Penalty 

A4 

Gompliance 

Agreement 

Available 

Gommercial Vehicle Licencing Bylaw 

3223 50 No Commercial Vehicle Decal $35.00 $15.00 $50.00 YES 

(Roadwav) 

3223 6.0 No Commercial Vehicle Decal $35.00 $15.00 $50.00 YES 

(Private) 

3223 12.0 Decal Not Displayed 

$35.00 $15.00 $50.00 YES 

Correctlv 

3223 15 (b) Decal lllegally ln Use $100.00 $75.00 $125.00 YES 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penalty 

A3 

Late 

Payment 

Penalty 

A4 

Gompliance 

Agreement 

Available 

Fire Prevention BYlaw 

5263 3.1.1 Open air burning without 

Permit 

5263 3.1.2 Burn in contravention of 

Permit 

$150.00 $125.00 $175.00 NO 

$250.00 $225.00 $275.00 NO 

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DESIG NATED BYLAW CONTRAVENTIONS AN D PENALTI ES 

5263 3.1 .5 Fail to have competent 

person in charge of Fire 

$50.00 $40.00 $60.00 NO 

5263 3.1.4 Burn prohibited materials $150.00 $125.00 $175.00 NO 

5263 3.1.6 Burn when hazardous $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 NO 

5263 3.1.7 Burn with inadequate 

ventilation index 

$50.00 $40.00 $60.00 NO 

5263 3.1.8 Burn improper fuel $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 NO 

5263 3.1 .8d) Combustibles too close $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

5263 3.1.8d)2 Failure to contain and 

maintain a campfire to 1 

meter in size 

5263 3.19 Relight or fail to extinguish 

any burning when determined 

hazardous and ordered 

extinguished by a designated 

official 

5263 3.2.1 Burn prohibited materials in 

wood burning appliance 

$100.00 $90.00 $1 10.00 NO 

$250.00 $225.00 $275.00 NO 

$75.00 $65.00 $85.00 NO 

5263 3.3.1 Fail to install smoke alarm $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

5263 3.3.2 Fail to test smoke alarm $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 NO 

5263 3.3.3 Fail to install approved smoke $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

alarm 

5263 3.5.1 .1 Automatic dialing a nuisance $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

5263 3.5.1.2 False Alarm Automatic dialing 

a nuisance 

$75.00 $65.00 $85.00 YES 

5263 3.5.1 .3 Burn creating nuisance $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 NO 

5263 3.4.2 Fail to repair Faulty Alarm $125.00 $100.00 $1505.00 YES 

5263 3.4.3 Fail to notify Fire Dept. about 

work 

$100.00 $e0.00 $1 10.00 NO 


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DESIGNATED BYLAW CONTRAVENT¡ONS AND PENALTIES 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penalty 

A3 

Late 

Payment 

Penalty 

A4 

Gompliance 

Agreement 

Available 

B.G. Fire Gode Regu lations Pursuant to BYlaw #5263 

5263 3.0.1 Failure to keep lands, 

premises, yards or buildings 

in a safe condition 

$150.00 $125.00 $175.00 YES 

5263 3.0.6 Fail to supply and install 

portable fi re exting uishers 

5263 3.0.6.V Fail to maintain fire alarm 

system 

5263 3.0.6.Vl11 Fail to inspect, test or 

maintain portable fire 

extinguisher (s) 

5263 3.0.6.1x Fail to inspect, test or 

maintain standpipe and hose 

system 

5263 3.0.6.lv Fail to maintain fire hYdrants 

in an approved manner 

5263 3.0.6 Fail to provide or maintain 

closures fire separation 

5263 3.0.6 Block or wedge closure in fire 

separation open 

5263 3.0.6 Use of unapproved storage 

container for flammable or 

combustible liquids 

5263 3.0.3 Accumulation of combustible 

material in: alley, premises, 

sidewalk 

$50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

$175.00 $150.00 $200.00 YES 

$50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

$50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

$50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

'$50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

$50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

$50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

$50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

5263 3.0.4 Fail to secure vacant building $250.00 $240.00 $275.00 YES 

5263 3.0.6 Fail to maintain Fire 

Department vehicle access 

$150.00 $125.00 $175.00 YES 


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5263 3.0.2-3.0.7 

Fail to install and maintain 

commercial cooking equiPmen 

in an aPProved manner 

5263 2.7.1.3.(3) Exceedlng occuPanr llrlìlt 

5263 3.0.6.11 Fail to maintain means oT 

egress 

5263 3.0.2 Fail to maintain exlt ooor 

hardware 

5263 3.0.6.Vl Fail to malntaln emergerruy 

lighting 

5263 3.0.6.111 Fail to Provloe anq fllalrrt'árrr 

a fire safetY Plan 

$50.00 $40.00 

$75.00 $65.00 $85.0u 

$60.00 YES 

$250.00 $240.00 $z /5.uu 

NO 

YES 

$100.00 $e0.00 $110.00 YES 

$50.00 $40.00 $60.0u 

$50.00 

YES 

$40.00 $60.00 YES 

A4 

Compliance 

Agreement 

Available 

Fire Works BYlaw 

Sale of fireworks 

Þ-ossess'lon, sale or use of 

O,scfrarge fireworks without 

o-angerous use of fireworks 

Use of fireworks in a 

dangerous location 

$375.00 

3.03 and 

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DESIGNATEDBYLAWGoNTRAVENTIoNSANDPENALTIES 

3.04 and 

4.01.4 

Prov¡d¡ng false information for 

permit apPlication 

$275.00 

Underage Possession of 

Obstruction of designated 

Bylaw 

No. 

Section 

ll' 

Good Ne iqhbour BYlaw 

4980 2.1 

Description 

4980 2.2 Obstruct Entry to ProPertY 

4980 3.2(a) PantranOte Within 10 Meters 

of Financial lnstitution 

4980 3.2(b) Panhandle Within 10 Meters 

of automated teller 

4980 3.2(c) Panhandle Withln 1u Meters 

of a bus stoP 

4980 3.2(d) Panhandle Within 10 Meters 

a bus shelter 

4980 3.2(e) Panhandle Withtn 1u Meters 

of entrance to Liquor Store 

4980 3.3 Panhandle trom an occupanr 

of a motor vehicle 

4980 3.4 Panhandle after sunset 

4980 3.5 Panhandle - sit or lle on a 

street 

AI 

PenaltY 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

PenaltY 

A3 

Late 

Payment 

Penalty 

$500.00 assõõ¡o I $500.00 NO 

$250.00 $225.00 $275.00 NO 

$25.00 

$20.00 $30.00 NO 

$25.00 $20.00 $30.00 NO 

$25.00 $zo.oo I sgo oo NO 

$2s.00 $20.00 $30.00 NO 

$25.00 $20.00 $3o.oo NO 

$25.00 $20.00 $3o oo I NO 

$25.00 $20.00 $30.00 NO 

$25.00 $20.00 $30.00 NO 

A4 

Compliance 

Agreement 

Available 

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4980 3.6 

4980 4.3(b) -continue Operate Public address 

System without Permit 

4980 4.4(a) Disturb Peace - Hlgnway 

Public ProPedY 

4980 4.4(b) Disturb Peace - Hrlvale 

PropertY 

to panhandle $25.00 $20.00 $30.00 NO 

$100.00 $e0.00 $120.00 YES 

$250.00 $225.00 $275.00 NO 

$100.00 

ggo¡o I $tzo.oo 

$100.00 $e0.00 $120.00 NO 

4980 4.5(a) Vehicle Stereo ulsturo Peaue 

$100.00 $e0.00 $120.00 NO 

4980 4 5(b) Stereo Noise ulsturo reaÇe 

4980 4.5(e) Construction Nolse 

Outside Permitted Hours 

4980 4.5(g) Fight or controntatlon 

4980 a.6(a) Unmuffled boat launcneo 

NO 

$250.00 $225.00 $275.00 NO 

$250.00 

$225.00 $zzs oo I No 

$125.00 $110.00 $135.00 NO 

$100.00 $90.00 $120.00 NO 

4980 4 6(0 Disturb Peace - Éoar l\orse $90.00 $120.00 YES 

$100.00 

4980 5.3(a) Allow Ruþblsh/Ma[er Io 

accumulate 

4980 5.3(b) Allow Rubblsn to uverTlow 

4980 5.3(c) Allow ProPertY to Decome or 

remain UnsightlY 

4980 5.3(d) Allow accumulatlon oT 9rowtr I 

to occur or remain 

4980 5.3(e) Allow constructton waste Io 

accumulate 

4980 5.4 Failure to Matntaln öoulevaru 

or lane 

4980 5.5 Failure to Matntatn rroPer rY 

urithin one meter of lane 

4980 5.6 Deposit vegetatlon wasre 

4980 57 Fallure Io uleal ùluvwarn 

$100.00 sgo oo | $tzo.oo YES 

$50.00 

$40.00 $60.00 YES 

$50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

$100.00 $90.00 $120.00 YES 

$50.00 

$40.00 $60.00 YES 

$50.00 $4o.oo $60.00 YES 

$50.00 

$50.0 

$40.00 $60.00 YES 

$40.00 $60.00 YES 

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Light fire when not conducive 

Fire emitting smoke or odour 

Failure to extinguish 

$225.00 

A4 

Gompliance 

Agreement 

Available 

Place Graffiti - Public 

$225.00 

$275.00 

Place Graffiti - Private 

Permit Graffiti to be Placed 

Failure to maintain ProPertY 

free of graffiti 

$120.00 

Description 

A4 

Gompliance 

Agreement 

Available 

Horse Drawn Carriage BYlaw 

Operate without Licence 

$110.00 

4.1(2) 

Failure to remove excrement 

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A4 

Gompliance 

Agreement 

Available 

Parking Facility Bylaw 

lmproperly Parked 

Parked ln Excess Of Time 

Park ln Reserved Area 

Expired Meter 

Subsequent lnfraction 

Meter ln Violation 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penalty 

A3 

Late 

Payment 

Penalty 

A4 

Gompliance 

Agreement 

Available 

Parks And Public Places Bylaw 

5057 5 Cause Damage $250.00 $225.00 $275.00 NO 

5057 6(a) Dog in Public Place $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 NO 

5057 6(b) Horse in Public Place $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 NO 

5057 7(a) lmproper Disposal of Rubbish $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 NO 

5057 7(b) Discard Hazardous Material $150.00 $140.00 $160.00 NO 

5057 8 Fire in Public Place $100.00 $90.00 $120.00 NO 

5057 e(a) Unsafe or lmproper Conduct $100.00 $e0.00 $120.00 NO 

5057 e(b) Dive or Jump from Pier $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 NO 

5057 e(c) Bicycle on Pier $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 NO 

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5057 e(d) Carry or Discharge Firearm $500.00 $475.00 $500.00 NO 

5057 e(e) Watercraft in Swimming Area $200.00 $190.00 $225.00 NO 

5057 e(0 lmproper Operation of 

Watercraft 

$100.00 $90.00 $120.00 NO 

5057 e(g) Alcohol in Public Place $100.00 $90.00 $120.00 NO 

5057 e(h) No Helmet $35.00 $25.00 $45.00 NO 

5057 10 Use Obscene Language $35.00 $25.00 $45.00 NO 

5057 11 Disturb Peace $100.00 $90.00 $120.00 NO 

5057 12 Amplified Sound Disturb 

Peace 

$100.00 $90.00 $120.00 NO 

5057 13 Set Up Camp in Public Place $100.00 $90.00 $120.00 NO 

5057 14 Urinate or Defecate in Public 

Place 

$100.00 $e0.00 $120.00 NO 

5057 15(a) Place or Construct Structure $100.00 $90.00 $120.00 NO 

5057 15(b) Conduct Business $100.00 $e0.00 $120.00 NO 

5057 15(c) Place Advertising $100.00 $e0.00 $120.00 NO 

5057 15(e) lmproper Parking $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 NO 

5057 15(g) Play or Practice Golf $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 NO 

5057 15(h) Hazardous Activity $100.00 $e0.00 $120.00 NO 

5057 15(i) Damage Tree/Sh rub/Property $100.00 $90.00 $120.00 NO 

5057 15(J) Damage/Cover Sign $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 NO 

5057 15(r) Animal at Large $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 NO 

5057 15(m) Possess Paraphernalia $100.00 $90.00 $120.00 NO 

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5057 19 ln Public Place After Hours $100.00 $90.00 $120.00 NO 

5057 21 Refuse Order to Leave Public 

Place 

5057 22 ln Public Place while 

Prohibited 

5057 25 Possess Controlled 

Substance 

$250.00 $225.00 $275.00 NO 

$500.00 $450.00 $500.00 NO 

$125.00 $100.00 $150.00 NO 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penalty 

A3 

Late 

Payment 

Penalty 

A4 

Gompliance 

Agreement 

Available 

Refuse Gollection BYlaw 

3148 500 Failure to Use System - $250.00 $225.00 $275.00 YES 

Commercial 

3148 503 Unacceptable Bin $100.00 $e0.00 $120.00 YES 

3148 501 lllegally placed Bin $100.00 $90.00 $120.00 YES 

3148 501(a) Lane Bin incorrectly Placed $100.00 $90.00 $120.00 YES 

3148 700 Failure to Use System - $200.00 $175.00 $225.00 YES 

Residential 

3148 800 Litter refuse $100.00 $e0.00 $1 10.00 YES 

3148 801 Place garbage without 

owner's permission 

$100.00 $e0.00 $110.00 YES 

352 

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Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penalty 

A3 

Late 

Payment 

Penalty 

A4 

Compliance 

Agreement 

Available 

Rental Unit Standards of Maintenance Bylaw 

5120 6.'1 Allow Use of Non-conforming 

Rental Unit 

$250.00 $225.00 I'z /b.uu Ytr.Þ 

5120 64 Obstruct lnspector $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 NO 

5120 65 Refuse Entry to lnspector $500.00 $475.00 $500.00 NO 

5120 7.1.1 Non-Maintenance of 

Plumbing System 

$100.00 $90.00 $110.00 YES 

5120 7.1.3 lnadequate Water SuPPIY $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

5120 7 .1.4 lnadequate Hot Water $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

5120 7.2.1 lnadequate Supply of Heat $100.00 $90.00 $1 10.00 YES 

5120 7.2.2 Failure to Provide Heat $250.00 $240.00 $260.00 YES 

5120 7.3.1 Failure to Provide Light $100.00 $90.00 $1 10.00 YES 

5120 7.3.3 Non-Maintenance of 

Electrical Access 

Points 

$100.00 $e0.00 $110.00 YES 

5120 7.4.1 Egress Obstructed $450.00 $425.00 $475.00 YES 

5120 7.5.1 Non-Secured Unit $100.00 $90.00 $1 10.00 YES 

5120 8.1 Non-Provision of Utilities $450.00 $425.00 $475.00 YES 

3s3 

Bylaw Nottce Enforcement Bylaw - FINAL

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Page 14 

Bylaw 

No. 


Section Description AI 

Penalty 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penalty 

A3 

Late 

Payment 

Penalty 

A4 

Compliance 

Agreement 

Available 

Safe Premises BYI aw 

5178 4.1 Occupy - Disconnected $250.00 $225.00 $275.00 NO 

5178 4.2 Occupy - Exhaust Vents $250.00 $225.00 $275.00 NO 

5178 4.3 Occupy - Hazardous 

Substance 

$250.00 $225.00 $275.00 NO 

5178 4.4 a Occupy - Exit Blocked $250.00 $225.00 $275.00 NO 

5178 4.4 b Occupy - Fire StoPPing $250.00 $225.00 $275.00 NO 

5178 4.4 c Occupy - Electrical Hazard $250.00 $225.00 $275.00 NO 

5178 4.5 Occupy - Mould $250.00 $225.00 $275.00 NO 

5178 4.6 Occupy - Unauthourized 

Alteration 

$250.00 $225.00 $275.00 NO 

5178 5.1 g Occupy - Occupancy Permit $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 NO 

5178 6.3 a Obstruct Officer - Posting $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 NO 

5178 6.3 b Remove/Alter Notice $250.00 $225.00 $275.00 NO 

5178 6.3 c Occupy - Without Permission $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 NO 

5178 7.1 a Failure to Nofify of 

Contravention 

$200.00 $190.00 $220.00 NO 

5178 7.1 b Failure to Take Action $200.00 $190.00 $220.00 NO 

5178 8.1 Use City Water $250.00 $225.00 $275.00 NO 

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A4 

Gompliance 

Agreement 

Available 

Failure to Maintain Sanitary 

Yard 

A4 

Compliance 

Agreement 

Available 

Second Hand Dealers BYlaw 

Supply False lnformation 

$225.00 

Failure to Record Name 

$100.00 

Failure to Record ProPertY 

Take in Pawn from Underage 

Person 

Failure to Tag and Separate 

Item 

A4 

Compliance 

Agreement 

Available 

No Sign Permit 

$110.00 

Fail to remove illegal sign 

$110.00 

Bylaw Not¡ce EnÍorcement Bylaw - FINAL


4489 Part lll- 

G.4. a), 

b), and 

c) 

4489 Part l- 

c. 8. 

4489 Part lll - 

t. 3. 

4489 Part l- 

E.1 

lmproper siting of sandwich 

board sign 

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Bylaw 5250 

Page 16 

$50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

Sign lmpede Corner VisibilitY $100.00 $90.00 $110.00 YES 

lmproper Siting - Podable 

Sign 

$100.00 $90.00 $1 10.00 YES 

Obstruct an Officer $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 NO 

So¡l Removal and DePosition BYlaw 

Deposit or Remove Soil 

without Permit 

Deposit or Remove Soil within 

Riparian DeveloPment Permit 

Area without Riparian 

Development Permit 

Deposit Waste 

Deposit or Remove Soil in the 

Agricultural Land Reserve 

without written apProval from 

Agricultural Land Commission 

A4 

Gompliance 

Agreement 

Available 

6.a(a) 

Cause damage to drainage 

facility, highway, land, other 

property, or natural 

watercourse 

Obstruct drainage facilitY or 

natural watercourse 

$150.00 


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Page 17 


5259 6.a(c) Encroach upon, undermine or 

physically damage proPertY 

5259 6 4(d) Alter or divert natural 

watercourse 

5259 6.4(e) Deposit or Remove Soil to 

finished slope exceeding 3:1 

5259 6 4(f) Adversely affect air, light, 

view of adjoining or adjacent 

properties, or alter 

appearance of surrounding 

area 

5259 6.4(g) Raise elevation of parcel 

more than 1.2 metres above 

that of abutting propertY 

5259 7.2 Obstruct Bylaw Enforcement 

Officer 

5259 7.4 Failure to Cease dePosition or 

removal activities 

$250.00 $150.00 $300.00 YES 

$250.00 $150.00 $300.00 YES 

$250.00 $150.00 $300.00 YES 

$250.00 $150.00 $300.00 YES 

$250.00 $150.00 $300.00 YES 

$500.00 $500.00 $500.00 NO 

$250.00 $150.00 $300.00 NO 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penalty 

A3 

Late 

Payment 

Penalty 

A4 

Compliance 

Agreement 

Available 

Subdivision 

3843 4.12 Site Preparation without 

approval 

$500.00 $475.0U lrþuu.uu Yts.U 

3843 4.09 No Slope Stability Report $500.00 $475.00 $500.00 YES 

3843 8.03 Obstruct City Officer $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 NO 

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Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penalty 

A3 

Late 

Payment 

Penalty 

A4 

Compliance 

Agreement 

Available 

Traffic Bylaw 

2747 409 No barricades $100.00 $90.00 $1 10.00 YES 

2747 410 No Access Permit $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

2747 602 Litter streets $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 NO 

2747 603 Obstruct traffic $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 NO 

2747 603 Damage street $250.00 $200.00 $275.00 NO 

2747 608 No Work Permit $100.00 $90.00 $110.00 YES 

2747 407 Groups obstruct traffic $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 NO 

2747 1 105 Park On Sidewalk or 

Boulevard 

2747 1 1 05-1 lmproper or lnvalid Number 

Plates 

$50.00 $15.00 $75.00 NO 

$35.00 $15.00 $50.00 NO 

2747 1105-2 Parked To Display Signs $35.00 $15.00 $50.00 NO 

2747 1 105-3 Double Parking $35.00 $15.00 $50.00 NO 

2747 5014- 

c(ilr) 

Park in Excess of 24 hrs (RV 

Over 20 ft) 

$35.00 $15.00 $50.00 NO 

2747 5024 Park Against Yellow Curb $35.00 $15.00 $50.00 NO 

2747 502A-1 Park ln Area Reserved For 

Mobility lmpaired 

2747 5024-2 Large Vehicle ln Restricted 

Area 

2747 5024-3 Park ln No Parking/Stopping 

Zone 

$75.00 $15.00 $150.00 NO 

$50.00 $15.00 $75.00 NO 

$35.00 $15.00 $50.00 NO 

2747 502F Vehicle ln Bus Stop Zone $35.00 $15.00 $50.00 NO 

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SCHEDULE 'A' 

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Page 19 


2747 50341 Park ln Reserved Area 

(Street) 

2747 504C Parked Or Overparked ln 

Loading Zone 

$35.00 $15.00 $50.00 NO 

$35.00 $15.00 $50.00 NO 

2747 504D Park ln Front Of Driveway $35.00 $15.00 $50.00 NO 

2747 504D-1 Park Or Overpark ln Lane $35.00 $15.00 $50.00 NO 

2747 5064 Parked in Excess of 48 hrs $35.00 $15.00 $50.00 NO 

2747 5068 Park ln Excess Of Time Limit 

(Signed Area) 

2747 507 Wash, Grease, Sell Vehicle ln 

Rioht Of Wav 

2747 5084 Parked Within 5 Meters Of a 

Fire Hydrant 

2747 5084-1 Parked Within 6 Meters Of a 

Stop Sign 

$25.00 $10.00 $50.00 NO 

$50.00 $15.00 $75.00 NO 

$50.00 $25.00 $75.00 NO 

$35.00 $15.00 $50.00 NO 

2747 5084-2 Obstruct Flow of Traffic $35.00 $15.00 $50.00 NO 

2747 5084-3 Parked With Left Wheels to 

Curb 

2747 5084-4 Park Non-Parallel to 

Roadway 

$35.00 $15.00 $50.00 NO 

$35.00 $15.00 $50.00 NO 

2747 5084-5 Park in Bicycle Lane $35.00 $15.00 $50.00 NO 

2747 5084-6 Park Within 15 Meters Of Rail 

Crossing 

2747 5088 Parked Within 6 Meters Of a 

Crosswalk 

2747 508F Sell Fruit, Vegetables Or 

Other Goods From Highway 

2747 6009 lnadequate Covering Of 

Aggregate Load 

2747 607 Drive Over Sidewalk - No 

Access 

Bylaw Notice Enlorcement Bylâw - FINAL 

$35.00 $15.00 $50.00 NO 

$50.00 $25.00 $75.00 NO 

$50.00 $15.00 $75.00 NO 

$75.00 $50.00 $100.00 NO 

$35.00 $15.00 $50.00 NO 

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2747 801 Cycle/Skateboard On 

Sidewalk 

$75.00 $25.00 $100.00 NO 

2747 805 Cycle Carelessly $75.00 $25.00 $100.00 NO 

2747 806 Cycle With No Lights $75.00 $25.00 $100.00 NO 

2747 806-1 Cycle on Left $75.00 $25.00 $100.00 NO 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penalty 

A3 

Late 

Payment 

Penalty 

A4 

Gompliance 

Agreement 

Available 

Zoning Bylaw 

5000 3.3.2 Unlawful land use $250.00 $225.00 $275.00 YES 

5000 3.3.3 U n lawfu I construction, 

addition, alteration 

5000 5.8.2 Boarding Room - Unlavuful 

sign 

$250.00 $225.00 $275.00 YES 

$50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

5000 3.3.7 Unlawful Fuel Storage Tank $100.00 $90.00 $120.00 YES 

5000 3.3.7 Parking - Unlavufut 

Commercial Vehicle 

5000 3.3.7 Parking - Unlawful 

Recreational Vehicle 

$100.00 $90.00 $120.00 YES 

$100.00 $e0.00 $120.00 YES 

5000 4.8.1 Lighting - Failure to Deflect $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

5000 4.8.2 Lighting - Unlawful exterior $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

5000 4.8.3 Lighting - Unlawful Neon $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

5000 4.8.4 Lighting - Unshielded 

residential 

$50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

5000 5.5.1 Suite -Unlawful Suite $250.00 $225.00 $275.00 YES 


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5000 5.5.2 Suite - Multiple Suites $250.00 $225.00 $275.00 YES 

5000 5.5.4 Suite - Unlawful Occupancy $250.00 $225.00 $275.00 YES 

5000 5.5.8 Suite - Unlawful Parking $100.00 $90.00 $120.00 YES 

5000 5.5.5 Suite - 

area 

Exceed Max. Floor 

$100.00 $90.00 $120.00 YES 

5000 5.6.1 Bed & Breakfast- Unlawful $100.00 $90.00 $120.00 YES 

5000 5.6.2 Bed & Breakfast- Unlawful 

Sign 

$50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

5000 5.7.1 Rooming House - Unlawful $100.00 $90.00 $120.00 YES 

5000 5.7.2 Rooming House - Unlawful 

Sign 


Parking 

5000 5.2.1 Unlav'rful Minor Home Based 

Bus. 

5000 5.3.1 Unlawful Major Home Based 

Bus. 

5000 5.4.1 Unlawful Rural Home Based 

Bus. 

5000 6.5.1 Fences - Residential - 

Unlawful Height 

5000 6.5.8 Fences - 

Commercial/l nd ustrial 

Unlawful Height 

$50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

!$100.00 $90.00 $120.00 YES 

$100.00 $90.00 $120.00 YES 

$100.00 $90.00 $120.00 YES 

$100.00 $90.00 $120.00 YES 

$50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

$50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

5000 6.5.10 Fences - 

Wire 

Unlawful Barbed 

$50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

5000 6.5.5 Fences - Unlawful 

Construction 

$50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 

5000 3.2.2 Obstruct Licence lnspector $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 NO 

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Page 22 


5000 3.2.1 Refusal of Entry to Property $250.00 $225.00 $275.00 NO 

362 

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Page 1 

SOUTHERN INTERIOR BYLAW NOTICE DISPUTE ADJUD¡CATION 

REGISTRY AGREEMENT 

This Agreement, dated _ 

BETWEEN: 

day of 

-*, 

2010 

CITY OF KELOWNA 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 1J4 

("Kelowna") 

AND: 

clTY OF PENTICTON, 171 Main Street, PentÍcton, British Columbia V2A 549 

("Penticton") 

AND: 

CITY OF VERNON, 3400 30th Street, Vernon, British Columbia V1T 5E6 

('Vernon") 

AND: 

DISTRICT OF WEST KELOWNA, 2760 Cameron Road, West Kelowna, British Columbia V12216 

('West Kelowna") 

ANÐ: 

D¡STRICT OF LAKE COUNTRY, 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country, British Columbia V4V 

2M1 

("Lake Country') 

AND; 

DISTR|CT OF SUMMERLAND, 13211Henry Avenue, Sumrnerìand, British Columbia VOH 120 

("Summerland") 

AND: 

DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, British Columbia VOH f X7 

("Peachland") 

AND: 

REGTONAL DISTRICT OF OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN, 101 lVlartin Street, Pettticton, British Columbia 

V2A 5J9 

( RDOS',) 

AND: 

TOWN oF OLIVER, 350f 6 97th Street, Oliver, British Columbia VOH 1T0 

('Oliver") 

G:\37004699 LEGISLATTVE AND REGULATORy SERVICES\3900 BYLAWS\o2 Bytaws, by subject\REGULATE\By|awAdjudication system\Bylaw Notice Enlorcement Bylaw 

- FINAL docx 

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Page 2 

WHEREAS: 

A. The Local Governmenl Bylaw Enforcement Act permits local governments to create a bylaw 

designating certain bylaw contraventions that can be enforced by way of bylaw notice as an 

alternative to traditiona I bylaw enforcement rnechan¡sms; 

B. The Act also permits two or more local governments to enter into an agreement, adopted by a 

bylaw of each local government that is party to it, to provide for the joint administration of a local 

government bylaw notice dispute adjudication system: 

C. Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, West Kelowna, Lake Country, Summerland, Peachland, RDOS, and 

Oliver wish to: 

a. share the costs and administration of such a system; and 

b, enter such an agreement to establish such a system, to be called lhe Southern lnterior 

Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication Registry, and to provìde for the joint administration of the 

Registry, 

NOW THEREFORE in consideratÍon of the mutual promises contained herein, the Parties agree as 

follows: 

PART I - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS 

Definitions 

1. ln this Agreement, the following definitions apply: 

a. "Act" means the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act; 

b. 'Adjudication" the process where the disputant and the local government are provided 

opportunity to present evidence to the adjudicator who will decide whether he or she is 

satisfied that the contravention occurred as alleged; 

c. "AdJudication Fee" means the sum of $25.00 payable to each Parly for each adjudication 

scheduled to be conducted by the Registry; 

d, "Agroement" means this Agreement; 

e. "Authorizing Bylaws" means the bylaws adopted by the Councils/Boards of each of the 

Parties authorizing this Agreementi 

Í. "By Law Enforcement Officer" meâns a person in a class prescribed under section 273 (c) 

of the Community Chatler who is designated by a local government as a byìaw enforcement 

officeri 

S. 

"Committee" means the Southern lnterior Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication Registry's 

Administrative Com mittee; 

h. "ContrÍbution Adjustment Amount" means, for each Pafty, the amount calculated in 

accordance with Section 22 herein in any year of the Term; 

i. "Contributing Parties" means all of Penticton, Vernon, West Kelowna, Lake Country, 

Summerland, Peachland, RDOS, and Oliver, except Kelowna; 

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Page 3 

"Parties'' means all of Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, West Kelowna, Lake Country, 

Summerland, Peachland, RDOS, and Oliver; 

k, 

t. 

"Party" means any one of Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, West Kelowna, Lake Country, 

Summerland, Peachland, RDOS, and Oliver; 

"Registry" means the Sothern lnterior Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication Registry 

established by this Agreement; 

"Revenues" means any revenue actually received or estimated to be received, as the case 

may be, by the Registry, excludirrg lnit¡al ContrÍbutions, Contribution Amounts, or 

Contribution Adj ustment Amounts; 

n. "Terms" means the term of this Agreement as set out herein; 

Establ¡shmgnt pf !lre Reqistrv 

Subject to the Act and io the adoption of the Authorizing Bylaws, the Parlies agree that the 

Registry is hereby established. 

PART II - ADMIN]STRATION 

3. The Parties agree to establish the Committee to imptemenl and administer the Registry, 

4. The Partles agree that authority of ihe Committee will include but not be limited to: 

a. preparing operational budgets; and 

b. setting policy as authorized under this Agreement and the Act. 

Representation 

5. Each of the Parties will appoint one represêntative to serye on the Committee. The Parties agree 

that representatives will be paid employees of their respective local governrnents and will not be 

remunerated by the Registry. 

PART III * ADJUDICATION 

Screeninq Officers 

6. The Parties agree thal screening of notices prior to proceeding to adjudicalion will be established 

as a function of each Party. Screening officers will be appointed by the individual Party 

adm inistrative comm ittee. 

Bvlaw Notice Dispute Adiudication Reqistry 

7. The Parties agree that a dispute adjudication system will be established as a function of the 

Registry, and that disputes will be heard by a bylaw notice dispute adjudicator in the 

circumstances prescribed in the Act and Authorizing Bylaws, 

ö 

The Parties agree that the Committee will select a roster of adjudicators who may hear and 

determine disputes frorn the provincial roster of adjudicators to be established by the Attorney 

General of the Province of British Columbia. 

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g. Adjudicators will be assigned to individual disputes in the manner prescribed by any applicable 

regulation and policy estâblished by the Committee. 

PART IV. OPERATIONS 

Locatiato 

10. The location of the Registry will be the municipai offices of the City of Kelowna, 1435 Water 

Street, Kelowna, Eritish Columbia V1Y 1J4. 

Ad m inistrative Services 

11. Kelowna will provide and supervise all administrative services required by the Registry, subject to 

the following: 

i. the collection of any fees, fines or penalties levied against an unsuccessful party in 

dispute adjudication process will be the responsibitity of the relevant municipality if 

collected by the Registry immediately following the adjudication; and 

ii, any penalty arising directly out of the bylaw notice ìtself may be paid to the relevant Party or 

to the Registry, 

and any amounts collected by or paid to the Registry pursuant to 1'l .i and 1'1 .ii wilf be credited to 

the relevant Pârty's Contribution Adjustrnent Amount. 

Filançial Reporting 

12. Kelowna will ensure thal its Director of Financial Services or the designate will conduct and 

oversee the fÍnancial reporting and record keeping of the Registry based on nonnal procedure, 

subject to the requirements outlined herein. 

the 

not 

PART V - F¡NANCIAL PLANNÍNG 

StFrt-up Costs 

13. Each Party will be responsible for its own start-up costs. 

Budg.et Year 

14. The budget year of the Registry ìs lhe calendar year' 

Operati4q Budqet 

1S, The Parties agree that, no later than September 30th of each year, the Committee will prepare a 

draft operating budget for the following budget year, setting out in detail the operational funds 

required by the Registry for the carrying out of its mandate and responsibilities, including 

a. the estimated operational expenditures for 

i, office and adminisiration including financial reporting and adminìstrative services; 

ii. 

Registry admînistrat¡on trâvel costs; 

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iíi. bylaw dispute adjudicaiors; and 

iv. otfrer luuctions of the Registry; 

b. the anticipated revenues (if any) of the Registry: 

c- the rjiffererrce belween estimated rev€rìues and operational expenditures for the Reg¡stry; 

and 

d. the Contribution Amount required from each of the Pafiies' 

BudEctSubmissíotts 

i6, Tlre Comrnittee r,vill prepare the operatÌng budget in a manner sâtisfâctory to, and in such delail 

as requested by, the Directors of Finance of each of the Parties, and strbmit the draft operating 

budget to the Directors of Finance of each of the Parties each year where required. 

Fudqet Approval and Adiustments 

17. The PaÉ¡es rryill consider'and approve, or recommend amendments to, the Registry's operating 

budget. 

1g. The Partles agree thal all recommendations by them for adjustments to the Registry's draft 

operating budget will 

Use of Funds 

a, be reasonable and made in good laith; and 

b. ensure that a reasonable level of service quality can be ma¡ntâined by the Registry, 

19. The Committee and Kelowna may make only those expenditures during the budgot year for the 

purposes and up to the amounts aufhorized irr the approved l'rperating budgel, The Registry (or 

the Commitlee or Kelowna on behalf of the Registry) will not incut any other indebtedness or 

liability, or make any further expenditure, except that: 

a, l(elowna nray make a further reasonable expenditure or contract a funher indebledness of 

líability thât it deems necessary or prudent, subject to a $1'000 limit; and 

b. the Committee rnay 

i. make a fufiher reasonable expenditure or contract a furlher indebtedness or liability 

that it deems neçessary or prudent, subjecl to a $5'000 limit; 

i¡. 

iii. 

re-allocate funds within categories of the operaiing budget as reasonably required; 

and 

make a further expenditure or contract a iurther indelrledness or Iiability without 

limitation if approved in advance by all Parties. 

367 


SCHEDULE 'B' 

Bylaw 5250 

Page 6 

PART VI - COST ALLOCATION 

Fund inq Contributions and AdiustlneJlts 

20 

21 

22 

The Parties agree that costs relating to legal counsel, witnesses, screening officers and bylaw 

enforcement oflicers as they pertain to the clispute adjudicatíon process, and to the activities of 

the Registry more generally, will be borne by the relevant Party which issued the bylaw notice in 

question and will noi be borne by the RegÍstry or by Kefowna on behalf of the Registry' 

The Parties will upon approval of the Registry's operating budget by each of fhe Parties, pay to 

Kelowna their respect¡ve Contribution Amounts for the upcoming budget year no later than March 

31't of that budget year. 

Kelowna will, as soon following the end of a budget year as practicable, calculate the amount of 

each Party's Contribution Adjustment Amount by 

a, determining each Party's pro-rated proportion of the amount by which Actual Ëxpenditures 

exceed Buãget Expenditures for the relevant year, where the proportion is calculate-d on the 

basìs of each Party's population for the budget year in relation to the population of each of 

the other Parties except thê catculation for RDOS will exclude incorporated areas; and 

b deducting, if applicable, the aggregate of fines and administrative fees collected by l(elowna 

on behalf of each Party for the relevant yea 

z,) 

24 

.A 

Each of the Contributìng Parties will, within 30 days of receipt of notice o{ its respective 

Contribution Adjustment Amount, pay (if required) to Kelowna the Contribution Adjustment 

Amount. 

Kelowna will pay (if required) any contributìon Adjuslment Amount ovring to the contributing 

parties, as apprôpriate, withín 30 clays of preparation of a statenrenl outlining the Contribution 

Adjustment Amounts of each Party or may, at lhe election of Kelowna each year except the fínal 

yeär, credit the amount owing to the Contribution Amount requlred from each Party for the 

following year. 

Each Party will pay to Kelowna within thirty days following each of March 31, June 30, October 31 

and December 31-of each year of the Term, the Adjudication Fee for each adjudication scheduled 

in respect of that Party in the previous quarter' 

Mairrterrance of Records 

26 

The Director of Financíal Services of Kelowna will 

a, exercise the duties and powers of the officer responsible for financial administralion as 

provided in the Communìty Charter, in maintaining the financial records for the Registry on 

behalf of the Parties: 

b. ensure that accounting and payroll records of the Registry are properly ptepared and 

mainlained, such recorrJs lc include payroll, accounts payable, cash receipts and 

disbursements, accounts receivable, general ledger, subsidiary cost ledger, fitrancial 

statements and reports and supporting documents to the foregoing; 

c. provide, when possibte, any additional financial systems that have breen requested by the 

Committee: 

368 


SCHEDULE'B' 

Bylaw 5250 

Page 7 

d direct employees and officers of the Registry to the extent necessary to ensure that the 

systems and procedures established for financial controls are in effecl and are in accordance 

with the CommunítY Chader. 

Examination of Records 

27. The Director of Finartce of any of the Contributing Parties may, acting reasonably witlt tegard to 

minimizing the administrative burden on lhe Kelowna, and no more frequently lhan once in each 

year of t-he Term, conduct audits or examinations to obtain ínformafion or deterrnine that 

ãdequate financial controls are being nìaintained for the Registry, Kelowna will cooperate with 

any ieasonable request by any of thè Contributing Parties orthe Contributing Parties' Direclor of 

finance for access to financial records, user statislics and other information of the Registry 

PART V¡I - GENERA,L PROVISIONS 

lnsurançe 

ZB. Kelowna will ensure that the Regìstry and its activities are covered under Kelowna's general 

liability po¡cy, and lvill provide copìes of all relevant insurance policies and clranges thereto to the 

Directors of Finance of the Contributing Parties upon request' 

Anrqndrrents 

29. The parties will, in good faith, negotiale any ploposed amendment to this Agreement upon 

request of any Par1y, alt amendments to be ìn writing and executed by the Parties 

Disoute Resolution 

30. The Parties will submit any dispute arising out of the interpretation or application of this 

Agreement; 

a. first, to the Committee to resolve the dispute; 

b. second, if the Committee is unable to resolve the dispute v¿ithin 60 days, to the Chief 

Aclministrativç Officels of the Parties; and 

Terrn 

a4 

c, third, if the Chief Administrative Olficers are unable {o resolve the dispute within 60 days, lo 

the lnspector of MunicipaliTies, or at the elect¡on of the Parties, to a commercial arbitrâtor 

appoinied by agreement or, failing agreement, appointed pursuant to the Cornrnercíal 

nrbitrat¡on Acf, fòr final determination, and the determinatìon of the lnspector or arbitrator as 

applicable will be final and binding r-rpon the Parties. 

This Agreement comes into effect on and continues in effect until December 31, 

written notice to the other 

2015. Any Party may withdtaw from this Agreement upon six months' 

Parties. 

369 


SCHEDULE 'B' 

Bylaw 5250 

Page I 

lN Vri ITNESS WHEREOF all Parlies have executed this Agrecrnent on the date first above wr¡tten, 

THE CORPORATION SEAL of Ïl-lE 

CORPOF.ATION OF THË CITY OF 

KELOWNA was hereunlo atfixed 

) 

) 

C/S 

lî;.}t.;üå{i Þ, 

THE CORPORATION SEAL of THE 

CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF 

PENTICTON was hereunto affixed 

in the presence of: 

C/S 

Mayor 

Cìty Clerk 


CORPORATION OF THE ÇITY OF 

VERNON was hereunto affixed 


^/q 

City Clerk-p¿"ç4i ße rf¡ A u 

lHE CORPORATION SËAL of THE 

CORPORATTON OF THE DISTRICT 

OF WEST KELOWNA was hereunto 

affixed in lhe presence of: 

c/s 

tr4ayor 

City Clerk 

370 


SCHEDULE 'B' 

Bylaw 5250 

Page 9 

THE CORPORATION SEAL of THE ) 

CORPORATION OË THE DISTRICT ) 

OF LAKE COUNTRY was hereunto ) 

L,/0 

THE CORPORATION SEAL Of THE 

CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT 

OF SUMMERLAND was hereunto 

affÍxed in the Presence of: 

uiò 

Mayor 



CORPORATION OF THE D]STRICT 

OF PEACHLAND was hereunto 

in the presencqof: 

c/s 

THE CORPORATION SEAL Of THE 

CORPORATION OF THE REGIONAL 

DISTRICT OF OKANAGAN 

SIMILKAMEEN was hereunto affixed 


C/S 

Mayor 


37t 


C¡ty of Vernon 

BYLAW 

373


BYLAW NUMBER 53OO 

A bylaw to implement the Municipal 

Ticketinq lnformation (M.T.l.) System 

WHEREAS the Community Charter empowers the City, by bylaw, to designate those 

bylaws for which Municipal Ticket lnformation may be used as a means of bylaw 

enforcement; 

AND WHEREAS the Communitv Charter empowers the Council, by bylaw, to authorize 

the use of any word or expression on a Municipal Ticket lnforrnation to designate an 

offence against a bylaw; 

AND WHEREAS the Council deems it expedient to authorize the use of Municipal 

Ticket lnformation for the enforcement of certain bylaws, to authorize the use of certain 

words or expressions to designate cerlain bylaw offences, and to set certain fine 

amounts; 

NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Vernon, in open 

meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 

1. This bylaw may be cited as "Municipal Ticket lnformation Bylaw Number 5300, 

2011". 

BYLAW CONTRAVENTIONS 

2. The bylaws and bylaw contraventions designated in Schedule "B" to this bylaw, as 

amended from time to time, may be enforced by means of a ticket in the form 

prescribed for the purpose pursuant to Chapter 26, Part 8, Division 3, of the 

Communitv Charter. 

374

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 2 

BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS 

3. The persons appointed to the job positions or titles listed in Column 2 of Schedule 

"A" to this bylaw are designated as Bylaw Enforcement Officers pursuant to 

Chapter 26, Par|8, Division 3, Section 264,1(b) of the Communitv Charter for the 

purpose of enforcing the bylaws listed in Column 1 of Schedule "A" opposite the 

respective job positions. 

OFFENCE AND PENALTY 

4. The penalty for a bylaw contravention referred to in Section 2 is as follows: 

(a) Subject to Subsection 4(b), is the Penalty amount set out in Column A1 of 

Schedule "B"; 

(b) lf received by the City within 14 days of the person receiving or being 

presumed to have received the notice, is the Early Payment Penalty set out 

in Column A2 of Schedule "8"; 

5. The Corporation of the City of Vernon Bylaw Number 5050, cited as "City of 

Vernon Municipal Ticketing lnformation System Bylaw Number 5050, 2006", and 

all amendments thereto, is hereby repealed. 

6. This bylaw shall take effect upon the date of its adoption. 

READ A FIRST TIME this l Oth day of January , 2011. 

READ A SECOND TIME this l Oth day of January ,2011. 

READ A THIRD TIME this 1Oth day of January ,2011. 

375

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 3 


Mayor: 


376

SCHEDULE 'A' 

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 1 

SGHEDULE "A'' 

Designated Bylaws 

1. Animal Regulation And Animal Pound 

Bylaw #5252 

Designated Bylaw Enforcement Officers 

Manager, Bylaw Enforcement 

Bylaw Enforcement Officer 

Asst. Bylaw Enforcement Officer 

R.C.M.P. Officer 

Poundkeeper 

Asst. Poundkeeper 

2. Building & Plumbing Bylaw #4900 Manager, Planning, Development & 


Manager, Building and lnspections 


Building lnspector 



R.C.M,P. Officer 

3. Business Licence Bylaw #3272 Manager, Planning, Development & 



Business Licence lnspector 

Asst. Business Licence lnspector 




4. Commercial Vehicle Licence Bylaw 

#3223 





5. Fire Prevention Bylaw #5263 Fire Chief 

Deputy Fire Chief 

Fire lnspector(s) 

Shift Officers 





377

6. Fireworks Bylaw #5264 Fire Chief 

Deputy Fire Chief 

Fire lnspecto(s) 

Shift Officers 





SCHEDULE'A' 

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 2 

7. Good Neighbour BYlaw #4980 Manager, Planning, DeveloPment & 





RCMP Officer 

8. Graffiti Bylaw #5010 Manager, Bylaw Enforcement 




9. Horse Drawn Carriage Bylaw #4819 Manager, Planning, DeveloPment & 





RCMP Officer 

10. Parking FacilitY BYlaw #2746 Manager, Bylaw Enforcement 




11. Parks and Public Places Bylaw #5057 Manager, Bylaw Enforcement 

Manager, Parks 

Manager, Operation Services 




12. Refuse Gollection BYlaw #3148 Manager, Planning, DeveloPment & 


Manager, Building and lnsPections 







378

13. Rental Unit Standards of 

Maintenance Bylaw #5120 

Manager, Building & lnspections 






14. Safe Premises Bylaw #5178 Manager, Building & lnspections 






15. Sanitation Bylaw #1914 Manager, Bylaw Enforcement 




SCHEDULE 'A' 

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 3 

16. Second Hand Dealers and 

Pawnbrokers Bylaw #487 I 





17. Sign Bylaw #4489 Manager, Planning, Development & 





Bylaw Enforcement Offlcer 



18. Soil Removal and Deposition Bylaw 

#5259 

19. Subdivision and Development 

Servicing Bylaw #3843 

City Engineer 

Manager, Building & lnspections 




Manager, Planning, Development & 








20. Traffic Bylaw #2747 Manager, Planning, Development & 


Manaqer, Bvlaw Enforcement 

379





21. Zoning Bylaw Manager, Planning, DeveloPment & 


Manager, Building and lnsPections 






SCHEDULE 'A' 

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 4 

380

SCHEDULE 'B' 

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 1 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

Animal Regulation and Animal Pound Bylaw 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penaltv 

5252 2(a\ lllegal Keeping of Animals $250.00 $200.00 

5252 2(b) To many companion animals $150.00 $100.00 

5252 2(c) To many agricultural animals $250.00 $200.00 

5252 2(f) Unenclosed Animals $350.00 $300.00 

5252 2(h) Keeping of non-Farm Swine $250.00 $200.00 

5252 2(J) Unconfined Rabbit $150.00 $125.00 

5252 2(k) Sell or Give Unaltered Rabbits $250.00 $200.00 

5252 2(t) Failure to remove Rabbit Warren $300.00 $250.00 

5252 2(m) Animal at Large - Public 

Property 

5252 2(n) Animal at Large - Private 

Propeñy 

$400.00 $375.00 

$400.00 $375.00 

5252 e(b) Obstruct PoundkeePer $1000.00 $1000.00 

5252 Schedule 

B(1) 

5252 Schedule 

B(2) 

5252 Schedule 

B(2) 

5252 Schedule 

B(7) 

5252 Schedule 

B(e) 

Urban Hen at Large $150.00 $100.00 

lllegal Keeping of Rooster $250.00 $200.00 

Keeping of more than 3 Hens $200.00 $150.00 

lmproper Coop $250.00 $200.00 

lllegal Slaughter $250.00 $200.00 

5252 Schedule 

B(10) 

Unhygienic Storage or 

Accumulation 

$150.00 $100.00 

381

SCHEDULE 'B' 

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 2 

5252 Schedule 

B(12) 

5252 Schedule 

c(1) 

No Urban Hen Licence $150.00 $100.00 

No Pigeon Keeping Permit $150.00 $100.00 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penaltv 

4900 3.1.1 No Permit - Building $500.00 $475.00 

4900 3.1.2 No Permit - 

4900 3.1.3 No Permit - 

Plumbing $500.00 $475.00 

Demolition $500.00 $475.00 

4900 23.3 Fail to Cease Work $1000.00 $800.00 

4900 3.1.4 Occupy without Permit $200.00 $180.00 

4900 3.1 .5 Tamper With Notice or Permit $200.00 1$80.00 

4900 3.1.7 Obstruct Entry to Land, Building or 

Premises 

$1000.00 $1000.00 

4900 3.1 .9 Move Building Without Permit $200.00 $180.00 

4900 19.2 Failure to Secure Pool $200.00 $180.00 

4900 22.3 No Permit - Retaining Wall $200.00 $180.00 

4900 3.1 .6 Build at Variance to Permit $200.00 $180.00 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

3272 2.0 No Business Licence $500.00 $250.00 

382

SCHEDULE 'B' 

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 3 

3272 2.7 Failure to Obtain Transfer 

of Business Licence 

$100.00 $80.00 

3272 29 Obstruct Licence I nsPector $500.00 $500.00 

Bylaw 

No. 

Section Description A,l 

Penalty 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penaltv 

3223 5.0 No Commercial Vehicle Decal $50.00 $40.00 

(Roadwav) 

3223 6.0 No Commercial Vehicle Decal $50,00 $40.00 

(Private) 

3223 12.O Decal Not Displayed CorrectlY $50.00 $35.00 

3223 15.(b) Decal lllegally ln Use $200.00 $150.00 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

FireFrevention BYlaw 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penalty 

5263 3.1.1 Open air burning without Permit $300.00 $275.00 

5263 3.1.2 Burn in contravention of Permit $500.00 $475.00 

5263 3.1.5 Failto have competent Person in 

charge of Fire 

$100.00 $90.00 

5263 3.1.4 Burn prohibited materials $300.00 $275.00 

5263 3.1.6 Burn when hazardous $100.00 $e0.00 

5263 3.1.7 Burn with inadequate ventilation 

index 

$100.00 $90.00 

5263 3.1 .8 Burn improper fuel $200.00 $180.00 

5263 3.1.8d) Combustibles too close $100.00 $90.00 

383

SCHEDULE'B' 

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 4 

5263 3.1 .8d)2 Failure to contain and maintain a 

campfire to 1 meter in size 

5263 3.1 I Relight or fail to extinguish anY 

burning when determined 

hazardous and ordered 

extinguished by a designated 

official 

5263 3.2.1 Burn prohibited materials in wood 

burning appliance 

$200.00 $180.00 

$500.00 $450.00 

$150.00 $140.00 

5263 3.3.1 Fail to install smoke alarm $100.00 $90.00 

5263 3.3.2 Fail to test smoke alarm $100.00 $e0.00 

5263 3.3.3 Fail to install approved smoke $100.00 $90.00 

alarm 

5263 3.5.1 .1 Automatic dialing a nuisance $100.00 $90.00 

5263 3.5.1.2 False Alarm Automatic dialing a 

nuisance 

$150.00 $140.00 

5263 3.5.1.3 Burn creating nuisance $100.00 $90.00 

5263 3.4.2 Fail to repair Faulty Alarm $250.00 $140.00 

5263 3.4.3 Fail to notify Fire Dept. about work $200.00 $190.00 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penalty 

5263 3.0.1 Failure to keep lands, 

premises, yards or buildings 

in a safe condition 

5263 3.0.6 Fail to supply and install portable 

fire extinguishers 

$300.00 $275.00 

$100,00 $90.00 

5263 3.0.6.V Fail to maintain fire alarm sYstem $250.00 $140.00 

5263 3.0.6.Vilr Fail to inspect, test or maintain 

portable fire extinguisher (s) 

$100.00 $90.00 

384

SCHEDULE 'B' 

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 5 

5263 3.0.6.1x Fail to inspect, test or maintain 

standpipe and hose sYstem 

5263 3.0.6.|v Fail to maintain fire hydrants in an 

approved manner 

5263 3.0.6 Fail to provide or maintain 

closures fire separation 

5263 3.0.6 Block or wedge closure in fire 

separation open 

$100.00 $e0.00 

$100.00 $90.00 

$100.00 $90.00 

$100.00 $90.00 

5263 3.0.6 Use of unapproved storage contaln 

for flammable or combustible liquid 

5263 3.0.3 Accumulation of combustible mater 

in: alley, premises, sidewalk 

$100.00 $90.00 

$100.00 $90.00 

5263 3.0.4 Fail to secure vacant building $500.00 $500.00 

5263 3.0.6 Fail to maintain Fire DePartment 

vehicle access 

$300.00 $275.00 

5263 3.0.2- 

3.0.7 

Fail to install and maintain 

commercial cooking equiPment 

in an approved manner 

$100.00 $90.00 

5263 2.7 1.3 (3) 

-Exceeding occupant limit $150.00 $140.00 

5263 3.0.6.11 Fail to maintain means of egress $500.00 $500.00 

5263 3.0.2 Fail to maintain exit door 

hardware 

5263 3.0.6.VI Fail to maintain emergency 

lighting 

5263 3.0.6.111 Fail to provide and maintain a fire 

safety plan 

$200.00 $190.00 

$100.00 $90.00 

$100.00 $90.00 

385

Bylaw 

No. 

Fire Works Bylaw 


Penalty 

SCHEDULE 'B' 

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 6 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penalty 

5264 2.01 Sale of fireworks $500.00 $475.00 

5264 2.02 Possession, sale or use of 

firecrackers 

$1000.00 $1000.00 

5264 2.03 Discharge fireworks without Permit $1000.00 $1000.00 

5264 2.05 Dangerous use of fireworks $800.00 $750.00 

5264 2.06 Use of fireworks in a dangerous 

location 

$800,00 $750.00 

5264 3.03 and 

4.01.1 

Contravention of permit $500.00 $475.00 

5264 3.04 and 

4.01.4 

Provìding false information for 

permit application 

$500.00 $475.00 

5264 3.01 Underage possession of fireworks $700.00 $650.00 

5264 5.O2 Obstruction of designated official $1000.00 $1000.00 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

Good Neighbour Bylaw 

A2 

Earl¡¡ 

Payment 

Penaltv 

4980 2.1 Obstruct an Officer $1000.00 $1000.00 

4980 22 Obstruct Entry to Property $750.00 $700.00 

4980 3.2(a) Panhandle Within 10 Meters of 

Financial lnstitution 

4980 3.2(b) Panhandle Within 10 Meters 

of automated teller 

4980 3.2(c) Panhandle Within 10 Meters 

of a bus stoo 

$50.00 $45.00 

$50.00 $45.00 

$50.00 $45.00 

386

SCHEDULE 'B' 

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 7 

4980 3.2(d) Panhandle Within 10 Meters a 

bus shelter 

4980 3.2(e) Panhandle Within '10 Meters of 

entrance to Liquor Store 

4980 33 Panhandle from an occupant 

of a motor vehicle 

$50.00 $45.00 

$50.00 $45.00 

$50.00 $45.00 

4980 3.4 Panhandle after sunset $50.00 $45.00 

4980 3.5 Panhandle - sit or lie on a street $50.00 $45.00 

4980 3.6 Continue to panhandle $50.00 $45.00 

4980 4.3(b) Operate public address 

System without permit 

4980 a.a@) Disturb Peace - Highway or 

Public Property 

$200.00 $190.00 

$500.00 $475.00 

4980 4.4(b) Disturb Peace - Private ProPertY $200.00 $190.00 

4980 a.5(a) Vehicle Stereo Disturb peace $200.00 $190.00 

4980 4.5(b) Stereo Noise Disturb Peace $200.00 $190.00 

4980 a.5(e) Construction Noise 

Outside Permitted Hours 

$500.00 $475.00 

4980 4 5(g) Fight or confrontation $500.00 $475.00 

4980 a.6(a) Unmuffled boat launched $250.00 $240.00 

4980 4.6(Ð Disturb Peace - 

Boat Noise $200.00 $'190.00 

4980 5.3(a) Allow Rubbish/Matter to 

accumulate 

$200.00 $190.00 

4980 5.3(b) Allow Rubbish to Overflow $200.00 $1e0.00 

4980 5.3(c) Allow Property to become or 

remain Unsightly 

4980 5.3(d) Allow accumulation of growth 

to occur or remain 

4980 5.3(e) Allow construction waste to 

accumulate 

$100.00 $90.00 

$100.00 $90.00 

$200.00 $190.00 

387

SCHEDULE 'B' 

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 8 

4980 5.4 Failure to Maintain Boulevard or 

lane 

4980 5.5 Failure to Maintain Property 

within one meter of lane 

$100.00 $e0.00 

$100.00 $90.00 

4980 5.6 Deposit vegetation waste $100.00 $90.00 

4980 5.7 Failure to Clear Sidewalk $100.00 $90.00 

4980 6.3 Light fire when not conducive $100.00 $90.00 

4980 6.4 Fire emitting smoke or odour $200.00 $190.00 

4980 6.6 Failure to extinguish $500.00 $475.00 

Bylaw 

No. 

Graffiti Bylaw 


Penalty 

501 0 3.01 Place Graffiti - 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penaltv 

Public $500.00 $475.00 

501 0 3.02 Place Graffiti - 

Private $500.00 $475.00 

501 0 3.03 Permit Graffiti to be placed $100.00 $90.00 

501 0 3.04 Failure to maintain property free 

of graffiti 

$200.00 $190.00 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

4819 2.1 Operate without Licence $200.00 $190.00 

4819 4.1(2) Failure to remove excrement $100.00 $90.00 

388

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

Parking Facility Bylaw 

SCHEDULE 'B' 

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 9 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penaltv 

2746 301 lmproperly Parked $50.00 $40.00 

2746 302 Parked ln Excess Of Time 

(Metered Space) 

2746 305H Park ln Reserved Area (Parking 

Lot) 

$100.00 $85.00 

$150.00 $100.00 

2746 6054 Expired Meter $50.00 $40.00 

2746 6054-1 Subsequent lnfraction $50.00 $50.00 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

Parks And Public Places Bylaw 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penalty 

5057 5 Cause Damage $500.00 $475.00 

5057 6(a) Dog in Public Place $100.00 $90.00 

5057 6(b) Horse in Public Place $100.00 $90.00 

5057 7(a) lmproper Disposal of Rubbish $100.00 $90.00 

5057 7(b) Discard Hazardous Material $250.00 $240.00 

5057 8 Fire in Public Place $200.00 $180.00 

5057 e(a) Unsafe or lmproper Conduct $200.00 $180.00 

5057 e(b) Dive or Jump from Pier $100.00 $90.00 

5057 e(c) Bicycle on Pier $100.00 $90.00 

5057 e(d) Carry or Discharge Firearm $1000.00 $900.00 

5057 e(e) Watercraft in Swimming Area $400.00 $350.00 

5057 e(Ð lmorooer Operation of Watercraft $200.00 $180.00 389

SCHEDULE 'B' 

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE IO 

5057 e(g) Alcohol in Public Place $200.00 $190.00 

5057 e(h) No Helmet $75.00 $65.00 

5057 10 Use Obscene Language $75.00 $65.00 

5057 11 Disturb Peace $250.00 $225.00 

5057 12 Amplified Sound Disturb Peace $250.00 $225.00 

5057 13 Set Up Camp in Public Place $200.00 $190.00 

5057 14 Urinate or Defecate in Public 

Place 

$200.00 $190.00 

5057 15(a) Place or Construct Structure $200.00 $190.00 

5057 15(b) Conduct Business $200.00 $190.00 

5057 15(c) Place Advertising $200.00 $''1c90.00 

5057 15(e) lmproper Parking $100.00 $e0.00 

5057 15(g) Play or Practice Golf $100.00 $90.00 

5057 15(h) Hazardous ActivitY $200.00 $190.00 

5057 15(i) Damage Tree/S h rub/ProPedY $200.00 $190.00 

5057 15(J) Damage/Cover Sign $100.00 $90.00 

5057 15(r) Animal at Large $100.00 $90.00 

5057 15(m) Possess Paraphernalia $200.00 $190.00 

5057 19 ln Public Place After Hours $200.00 $190.00 

5057 21 Refuse Order to Leave Public 

Place 

$500.00 $475.00 

5057 22 ln Public Place while Prohibited $1000.00 $e00.00 

5057 25 Possess Controlled Substance $250.00 $240.00 

390

SCHEDULE 'B' 

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 11 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

Refuse Collection Bylaw 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penaltv 

3148 500 Failure to Use System - 

$500.00 $450.00 

Commercial 

3148 501 lllegally placed Bin $100.00 $90.00 

3148 501(a) Lane Bin lncorrectly Placed $250.00 $225.00 

3148 503 Unacceptable Bin $250.00 $200.00 

314 B 700 Failure to Use System - 

$400.00 $350.00 

Residential 

3148 800 Litter refuse $250.00 $225.00 

3148 801 Place garbage without owner's 

permission 

$200.00 $190.00 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

Rental Unit Standards of Maintenance Bylaw 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penaltv 

5120 6.1 Allow Use of Non-conforming 

Rental Unit 

$500.00 $475.00 

5120 6.4 Obstruct lnspector $1000.00 $1000.00 

5120 6.5 Refuse Entry to lnspector $500.00 $475.00 

5120 7.1.1 Non-Maintenance of Plumbing 

System 

$200.00 $1e0.00 

5120 7.1.3 lnadequate Water SuPPIY $150.00 $140.00 

5120 7.1.4 lnadequate Hot Water $150.00 $140.00 

5120 7.2.1 lnadequate Supply of Heat $200.00 $190.00 

5120 7.2.2 Failure to Provide Heat $450.00 $425.00 

5120 7.3.1 Failure to Provide Liqht $200.00 $190.00 

391

SCHEDULE 'B' 

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 12 

5120 7.3.3 Non-Maintenance of Electrical 

Access 

Points 

$200.00 $190.00 

5120 7.4.1 Egress Obstructed $750.00 $700.00 

5120 7.5.1 Non-Secured Unit $200.00 $190.00 

5120 81 Non-Provision of Utilities $750.00 $700.00 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

Safe Premises Bylaw 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penaltv 

5178 4.1 Occupy - Disconnected $500.00 $450.00 

5178 4.2 Occupy - 

5178 4.3 Occupy - 

5178 4.4 a Occupy - 

5178 4.4 b Occupy - 

5178 4.4 c Occupy - 

5178 4.5 Occupy - 

Exhaust Vents $500.00 $450.00 

Hazardous Substance $500.00 $450.00 

Exit Blocked $500.00 $450.00 

Fire Stopping $500.00 $450.00 

Electrical Hazard $500.00 $450.00 

Mould $500.00 $450.00 

5178 4.6 Occupy - Unauthourized 

$500.00 $450.00 

Alteration 

5178 5.1 g Occupy - Occupancy Permit $1000.00 $1000.00 

5178 6.3 a Obstruct Officer - 

Posting $1000.00 $1000.00 

5178 6.3 b Remove/Alter Notice $500.00 $4s0.00 

5178 6.3 c Occupy - 

Without Permission $1000.00 $1000.00 

5178 7.1 a Failure to Nofify of Contravention $200.00 $190.00 

5178 7.1 b Failure to Take Action $200.00 $190.00 

5178 8.1 Use City Water $250.00 $225.00 

392

Bylaw 

No. 

Sanitation Bylaw 


Penalty 

SCHEDULE 'B' 

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 13 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penaltv 

1914 700 Failure to maintain sanitary yard $100.00 $90.00 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

Second Hand Dealers Bylaw 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penaltv 

4878 3.2 Supply False lnformation $500.00 $475.00 

4878 2.3(a) Failure to Record Name $250.00 $225.00 

4878 2.3(c) Failure to Record Property $500.00 $475.00 

4878 2.13 Take in Pawn from Underage 

Person 

$150.00 $125.00 

4878 2.16 Failure to Tag and Separate ltem $150.00 $125.00 

Bylaw 

No. 

law 

4489 Part ll- 

4.1. 

4489 Part l- 

E.2. 

4489 Part lll- 

G.4. a), 

b), and 

c) 

4489 Part l- 

c. 8. 


Penalty 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penaltv 

No Sign Permit $300.00 $275.00 

Fail to remove illegal sign $300.00 $275.00 

lmproper siting of sandwich board 

sign 

$100.00 $90.00 

Sign lmpede Corner Visibility $300.00 $275.00 

393

SCHEDULE 'B' 

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 14 

4489 Part llll. 

3. 

4489 Part l- 

E.1 

lmproper Siting - Portable Sign $200.00 $180.00 

Obstruct an Officer $1000.00 $1000.00 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

Soil Removal and Deposition Bylaw 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penaltv 

5259 4.1 Deposit or Remove Soil without 

Permit 

5259 4.4 Deposit or Remove Soil within 

Riparian Development Permit 

Area without Riparian 

Development Permit 

$500.00 $475.00 

$500.00 $475.00 

5259 4.5 Deposit Waste $500.00 $475.00 

5259 4.6 Deposit or Remove Soil in the 

Agricultural Land Reserve without 

written approval from Agricultural 

Land Commission 

5259 6.4(a) Cause damage to drainage 

facility, highway, land, other 

property, or natural watercourse 

5259 6.4(b) Obstruct drainage facility or 

natural watercourse 

5259 6.4(c) Encroach upon, undermine or 

physically damage property 

$500.00 $475.00 

$500.00 $475.00 

$500.00 $475.00 

$500.00 $475.00 

5259 6 4(d) Alter or divert natural watercourse $500.00 $475.00 

5259 6.a(e) Deposit or Remove Soil to 

finished slope exceeding 3:1 

5259 6.4(Ð Adversely affect air, light, view of 

adjoining or adjacent properties, 

or alter appearance of 

surrounding area 

$500.00 $475.00 

$500.00 $475.00 

394

SCHEDULE'B' 

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 15 

5259 6.4(g) Raise elevation of parcel more 

than 1.2 metres above that of 

abutting property 

5259 72 Obstruct Bylaw Enforcement 

Officer 

5259 7.4 Failure to Cease deposition or 

removal activities 

$500.00 $475.00 

$1000.00 $1000.00 

$500.00 $475.00 

Bylaw 

No. 


Penalty 

Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penaltv 

3843 4.12 Site Preparation without approval $500.00 $450.00 

3843 4.09 No Slope Stability Report $500,00 $450.00 

3843 8.03 Obstruct City Officer $1000.00 $1000.00 

Bylaw 

No. 


Fenalty 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

PenalW 

2747 409 No barricades $200.00 $150.00 

2747 410 No Access Permit $100.00 $75.00 

2747 602 Litter Streets $100.00 $75.00 

2747 603 Obstruct Traffic $100.00 $75.00 

2747 603 Damage Street $500.00 $450.00 

2747 608 No Work Permit $200.00 $150.00 

2747 407 Groups obstruct traffic $100.00 $75.00 

395

Bylaw 

No. 

Zoning Bylaw 


Penalty 

SCHEDULE 'B' 

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 16 

A2 

Early 

Payment 

Penaltv 

5000 3.3.2 Unlawful land use $500.00 $475.00 

5000 3.3.3 U nlawful construction, 

$500.00 $475.00 

addition, alteration 

5000 5.8.2 Boarding Room - Unlawful sign $100.00 $90.00 

5000 3.3.7 Unlawful Fuel Storage Tank $200.00 $190.00 

5000 3.3.7 Parking - Unlawful Commercial 

Vehicle 

$200.00 $190.00 

5000 3.3.7 Parking - 

Vehicle 

Unlawful Recreational 

$200.00 $1e0.00 

5000 4.8.1 Lighting - Failure to Deflect $100.00 $90.00 

5000 4.8.2 Lighting - Unlawful exterior $100.00 $90.00 

5000 4.8.3 Lighting - Unlavuful Neon $100.00 $e0.00 

5000 4.8.4 Lighting - Unshielded residential $100.00 $e0.00 

5000 5.5.1 Suite -Unlawful Suite $500.00 $475.00 

5000 5.5.2 Suite - Multiple Suites $500.00 $475.00 

5000 5.5.4 Suite - Unlawful Occupancy $500.00 $475.00 

5000 5.5.8 Suite - 

5000 5.5.5 Suite - 

Unlawful Parking $200.00 $190.00 

Exceed Max. Floor area $200.00 $190.00 

5000 5.6.1 Bed & Breakfast - 

5000 5.6.2 Bed & Breakfast - 

5000 5.7.1 Rooming House - 

5000 5.7.2 Rooming House - 

Unlawful $200.00 $190.00 

Unlawful Sign $100.00 $e0.00 

Unlawful $200.00 $190.00 

Unlawful Sign $100.00 $90.00 


Parkinq 

$200.00 $190.00 

396

SCHEDULE 'B' 

BYLAW 53OO 

PAGE 17 

5000 5.2.1 Unlawful Minor Home Based Bus. $200.00 $190.00 

5000 5.3.1 Unlawful Major Home Based Bus. $200.00 $190.00 

5000 5.4.1 Unlawful Rural Home Based Bus. $200.00 $190.00 

5000 6.5.1 Fences - Residential - 

Unlau¡ful Height 

$100.00 $90.00 

5000 6.5.8 Fences - Commercial/l ndustrial $100.00 $e0.00 

Unlawful Heiqht 

5000 6.5.10 Fences - Unlawful Barbed Wire $100.00 $90.00 

5000 6.5.5 Fences - 

Unlawful Construction $100.00 $90.00 

5000 3.2.2 Obstruct Licence lnspector $1000.00 $1000.00 

5000 3.2.1 Refusal of Entry to PropertY $750.00 $725.00 

397



A bylaw to authorize closure and removal 

of the dedication as highway 

WHEREAS Section 40 of the Community Charterprovides that Council may, by bylaw, 

close all or part of a highway and remove the dedication of a highway; 

AND WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Vernon deems it necessary and to close 

and cancel the dedication of a portion highway as shown and described as a "Closed 

Road" and outlined in bold on the reference plan accompanying this bylaw, certified by 

Mr. Mark Budgen, B.C.L.S., and completed on the l6rh day of November,2070, 

(hereinafter referred to as the "Plan"), a copy of which is attached hereto as Schedule 

,,Att: 

NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Vernon, in open 

meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 

1. That portion of the following described road: 

DESCRIPTION 

AREA 

Plan 83955, DL 56, ODYD 

0,109 ha. 

shown as "CLOSED ROAD" on the Plan is hereby stopped up and closed to traffic. 

2. That the dedication as highway of the portion of the following described road: 

DESCRIPTION 

AREA 

Plan 83955, DL 56, ODYD 

0.109 ha. 

shown as "CLOSED ROAD" on the Plan be cancelled' 

398

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3. That prior to adoption of this bylaw, the Council shall cause public notice to be 

given by advertising once each week for two consecutive weeks in the newspaper 

published and circulating in the City of Vernon 

4. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the necessary 

conveyance and plan on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Vernon, and generally 

to do all things necessary to carry out the purpose of this bylaw. 

5. This bylaw shall take effect upon adoption thereof. 

6. This bylaw may be cited as "Tronson Road Lake Access Site #17 Road Closure 

and Highway Removal Bylaw Number 5231,2010" ' 

READ A FIRST TIME this 13th day of December,2010. 

READ A SECOND TIME this 13th day of December, 20'10. 

READ A THIRD TIME this '13th day of December,2010' 

ADVERTISED in the January 12, and January 19, 2011, issues of the Morning Star. 


Mayor: 

City Clerk: 

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A bylaw to amend the CitY of Vernon 

Zoning Bylaw Number 5000 

WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Vernon has determined to amend 

the City of Vernon Zoning Bylaw Number 5000; 

AND WHEREAS all persons who might be affected by this amendment bylaw have, before 

the passage thereof, been afforded an opportunity to be heard on the matters herein 

before the said Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 890 of the Local 

Government Act, and all amendments thereto; 

NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Vernon, in open meeting 

assembled, enacts as follows: 

1. This bylaw may be cited as the "7505 Brooks Lane Rezoning Amendment 

Bylaw Number 5160, 2008 ". 

2. Pursuant the Official Zoning Map, Schedule "4" attached to and forming paft 

of Bylaw Number 5000, is hereby amended as follows: 

That the following legally described lands be rezoned from .R1 - 

Residential" to "C10 - 

Tourist Commercial" 

Estate Lot 

Legal Description: 

Lot 1, Plan 9226, SEC. 

(7505 Brooks Lane) 

19, TP. I, O.D.Y.D. 

and by changing the Zoning Map accordingly, all in accordance with the outlined area as 

shown on Schedule "4" attached to and forming part of this bylaw. 

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3. Zoning Bylaw Number 5000 is hereby ratified and confirmed in every other 

respect. 

READ A FIRST TIME this 14th day of October, 2008. 

READ A SECOND TIME this 14th day of October, 2008. 

PUBLIC HEARING held this 1Oth day of November, 2008. 

READ A THIRD TIME this 24rH day of November,2OOB. 

ADOPTED this day of , 2008. 

Mayor: 


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From: 

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Subject: 

Dale Rintoul 

Friday, January 07,2011 8:17 AM 

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FW: BNS Lakeshore Developments - Vernon Rezoning 

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-'---Original Message----- 

From: Krystine Mclnnes [mailto:krys.mc@telus.net] 

Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 5:49 PM 

To: Dale Rintoul; 'Doug Lemiski'; 'Judy Fitzpatrick'; 'Krystine Mclnnes' 

Cc: Susan Blakely; bq@mqn.ca 

Subject: RE: BNS Lakeshore Developments - Vernon Rezoning Bylaw #5160 (7505 

Brooks Lane) 

Hi Dale! Thanks so much for the follow up. We duct taped and band-aided this deal 

back together at least a dozen times. And right at the 11th hour, it all fell apart again' 

I've trieð every way from Sunday to pull it back together, but we're just getting 

stonewalled from the owner. I can't realistically move it any further. 

We'll let the rezoning & DP applicatlons both expire. Thanks for the follow up. I'm 

crying some tears over losing this deal, but gotta do what we've gotta do. Really 

appreciate all the support and assistance from the city! 

In lieu of Christmas cards, and in our annual tradition, a donation will be made to the 

local Vernon Women's Transition House as well as UNHCR Refugee Agency. Merry 

Christmas & HaPPy HolidaYs!! 

Krystine Mclnnes, AMP 

Mortgage Professional 

Wh¡tõ tlouse Mortgages, Dominion Lending Centres #1,3009 - 43rd Ave, Vernon, BC 

V1T 314 

P: (250) 545-2202 

F: (250) 549-7283 

www. d idvou knowm o rtgaoe.ca 

-----Original Message---'- 

From: Dale Rintoul [mailto:DRlntoul@vernon.ca] 

Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 4:44 PM 

To: Doug Lemiski; 'Judy Fitzpatrick'; 'Krystine Mclnnes'; 'Krystine Mclnnes' 

Cc: Susan Blakely 

1 

404



A bylaw to amend the City of Vernon 

Zoning Bylaw Number 5000 

WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Vernon has determined to amend 

the City of Vernon Zoning Bylaw Number 5000; 

AND WHEREAS all persons who might be affected by this amendment bylaw have, before 

the passage thereof, been afforded an opportunity to be heard on the matters herein 

before the said Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 890 of lhe Local 

Govemment Act, and all amendments thereto; 

NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Vernon, in open meeting 

assembled, enacts as follows: 

1. This bylaw may be cited as the "7497 and 7501 Brooks Lane Rezoning 

Amendment Bylaw Number 5159, 2008 ". 

2. Pursuant the Official Zoning Map, Schedule "A" attached to and forming part 

of Bylaw Number 5000, is hereby amended as follows: 

That the following legally described lands be rezoned from "R1 - 

Residential" to "C10 - 

Tourist Commercial" 

Estate Lot 

Legal Description: 

Lots A and B, Plan K4P81219, Sec. 

7497 and 7501 Brooks Lane 

19, Tp. 9, ODYD 

and by changing the Zoning Map accordingly, all in accordance with the hatched areas as 

shown on Schedule "4" attached to and forming part of this bylaw. 

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3. Zoning Bylaw Number 5000 is hereby ratified and confirmed in every other 

respect. 

READ A FIRST TIME this 22nd day of September, 2008. 

READ A SECOND TIME this 22nd day of September, 2008. 

RESCIND FIRST & SECOND READINGS this 14rh day of October, 2008 

READ A FIRST & SECOND TIME, AS AMENDED, this 14th day of October, 2008 

PUBLIC HEARING held this 27th day of October, 2008. 

READ A THIRD TIME this 1Oth day of November, 2008. 

ADOPTED this day of , 2008. 

Mayor: 


406

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From: 

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Subject: 

Dale Rintoul 

Friday, January 14,2011 1:17 PM 

Patti Bridal; Susan Blakely 

FW: BDK Developments - Vernon Rezoning Bylaw#5159 (7497 and 7501 Brooks Lane) 

Fya - thx 

From : Jen n ifer Fossum lma ilto :jen n ifer@mqn.ca] 

Sent: Friday, January L4,20It 9:45 AM 

To; Dale Rintoul 

Subject: RE: BDK Developments - Vernon Rezoning Bylaw #5159 (7497 and 7501 Brooks Lane) 

Hi Dale, 

We have provided a copy of the letter received at our office to the client and have had no response. The lack of response 

would suggest that the interest in the propety has waned, and that the actions of the City to pursue the measures of the 

Bylaw as mentioned in the letter would be warrented. 

Sincerely, 

Jennifer Fossum 

LËED@ AP+ 

MQN Architects 

#102,3301-24 Avenue 

Vernon, BC V1T 9S8 

I'. 250-542-1 1 99 (Ext. 207) 

F:250-542-5236 

E: iennifer@mqn.ca 

www.mqnarchitects.com 

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From : Da le Rintoul lma 

i lto : DRintoul @vernon,cal 

Sçnt: Tuesday, January 04,2071 4:56 PM 

To: Jennifer Fossum; Brian Quiring 

Cc: Susan Blakely; Patti Bridal 

Subject: BDK Developments - Vernon Rezoning Bylaw #5159 (7497 and 7501 Brooks Lane) 

Good Afternoon Jennifer and Brian: 

City File: 20N00121 

The processing period for the above noted bylaw has expired and as such City Council's policy on inactive bylaws 

indicates the bylaw should be rescinded. Please advise as to the status of the bylaw conditions being satisfied. The last 

correspondence we have is a copy of the letter dated November 12,201.0 from the Manager, Corporate Services to your 

firm advising of the expiry date and date Council is to consider rescinding the bylaw. 

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Please advise the City as to where the conditions stand as this time -thanks. 

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409

MINUTES OF 

THE ENVIRONMENTA,L ADVISORY COMMITTEE 

HELD 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2OIO 

PRESENT: VOTING 

Vivian E. Merchant, North Okanagan Naturalists Club rep. 

Roseanne Van Ee - Arrived at 4:20 

Jaime Dickinson 

Gerald Vard Coleman 

Dr. Michael Carlson 

Bill Darnell - ,Arrived at 4:25 

Aaron Deans, Allan Brooks Nature centre representative 

NON VOTING 

Councillor Buffy Baumbrough, Chair 

STAFF: Brooke Marshall, Environmental Planner 

Sherri Biluk, Committee Clerk 

ORDER 

INTRODUCTIONS 

ADOPTION OF AGENDA 

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:08 pm' 

Aaron Deans has been appointed as the new representative 

for the Allan Brooks Nature Centre. Aaron was introduced to 

the committee members. 

Moved by Vivian Merchant, seconded by Gerald Coleman: 

That the agenda for Wednesday, December 8, 2010 

meeting of the Environmental Advisory Committee be 

adopted. 

CARRIED. 

ADOPTION OF MINUTES 

Moved by Vivian Merchant, seconded by Jaime Dickinson: 

THAT the minutes of the Environmental Advisory 

Committee meeting held Wednesday, November 10, 

2010 be adoPted. 

CARRIED. 

BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES: 

COUNCIL MOTION RE: 

COYOTEE PROBLEM 

Council endorsed the committee's motion regarding problem 

coyotes. 

410

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING, DECEMBER 8, 2O1O Page 2 

Conservation officers have shot three mature male coyotes 

and a younger female - all within 800 meters of the Ellison 

Pathway in Vernon. Killing the problem coyotes is not 

considered a cull but a targeted removal of specific problem. 

Conservation Officers believe that they have taken out the 

problem coyotes. 

Conservation Officers were helpful in providing educational 

information for signage, which has already been installed, to 

warn individuals walking on trails in the area and to be aware 

when walking small pets. 

city staff will be working in conjunction with the safe 

Communities Unit to organize fufther educational material for 


UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 

REGIONAL GROWTH 

STRATEGY 

The committee members were requested to review the 

documentation circulated at the last meeting with reference to 

the Regional Growth strategy and bring their comments or 

suggestions back to this meeting for further discussion. 

. A brief update was provided advising that Regional 

Growth Strategy recommendations are mid process at 

the Regional District of the North Okanagan with Bylaw 

readings anticipated to be conducted by March 2011' 

. lt is expected that more information will be referred to 

the Committee. 

Roseanne Van Ee entered the meeting at 4:20 pm. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

PLASTIC WATER 

BOTTLES AT 

CITY FACILITIES 

Council has referred a suggestion of discontinuing the use of 

plastic water bottles within City facilities to the Environmental 

Advisory Committee for review and discussion. 

A video entitled "Story of Bottled Water" was presented. lt 

was suggested that Council also view the video as it is 

empowering to everyone to make a difference in the 

environment and to develop pride around the quality of our 

water and protect it. 

Moved by Mike Carlson, seconded by Roseanne Van Ee: 

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee 

recommends that Council views the video "Story of 

Bottled Water". 

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CARRIED. 

The following points made in the video are outlined below: 

o A large amount of plastic water bottles end up in 

landfills and/or are burned creating toxic fumes in the 

environment, ln actuality, only a small fraction of 

plastic water bottles ever get recycled with as much as 

80% going to landfills. 

. Bottled water is less regulated than tap water and costs 

2000 times more. 

. Coca Cola products, Dasani and Aqua Fina are tap 

water, the water is filtered and augmented before being 

put into bottles, but it's still from the same source as 

your tap water. 1t3 of all bottled water is simply purified 

tap water. 

. ln taste tests across the country tap consistently beats 

bottled water. 

. The amount of oil that is needed to make all the bottles 

used for water in the us can power 1 million cars! Then 

you have to add in the extra oil and pollution to ship it to 

market, the energy used to store it and sell it to us. 

Additional comments made by committee members include 

the following: 

. The Greater Vernon Region has spent an enormous 

amount of money to make sure we have safe, clean 

water to drink. The water quality coming from the 

Duteau Water source is excellent; residents should be 

encouraged to use it. 

. The new Duteau Treatment Facility treats the water 

with both chlorine and uV radiation to kill any bacteria 

that may come from the pipes in which the water is 

delivered. lt was pointed out that it is a Provincial law 

that chlorine is added to tap water to ensure its safety' 

with the intention that the city would be an example by 

guiding and demonstrating that as a large corporation, we 

óould easily get away from using bottled water, the Committee 

passed the following resolutions: 

Bill Darnell entered the meeting at4:25' 

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Moved by Vivian Merchant, seconded by Mike Carlson: 

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee 

recommends Council support discontinuing the use of 

plastic water bottles within all City of Vernon operations; 

AND FURTHER, that Council refer the issue to the City 

of Vernon's lnter-departmental Sustainability Committee 

to implement the discontinuation of the use of plastic 

water bottles; 

AND FURTHER, that Council drafts a letter to the 

Regional District of the North Okanagan requesting that 

Greater Vernon Water promote the excellent quality of tap 

water, in light of the new Duteau Creek Water Treatment 

Plant, as a safe alternative and consider a discontinuation 

of water bottles in their operations, 

CARRIED. 

It was noted that the introduction of water fountains are being 

encouraged in designs for public buildings. 

Moved by Bill Darnell, seconded by Mike Carlson: 

That the Environmental Advisory Committee recommends 

Council consider the installation of publicly accessible 

water fountains, throughout the community, where 

appropriate, that are designed for individuals to refill their 

reusable water containers, 

CARRIED. 


DATE OF NEXT MEETING 

ADJOURNMENT 

The next meeting of the Environmental Advisory Committee 

has been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 12, 

2011. 

The meeting of the Environmental Advisory Committee 

adjourned at 5:41 Pm. 

CERTIFIED CORRECT: 

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THE CITY OF VE 

MINUTES OF 

THE COMMUN¡TIES IN BLOOM COMMITTEE 

HELD 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2OIO 

PRESENT: 

VOTING 

Councillor Baumbrough 

Tannis Nelson, NORD 

Kim Tregaskis 

Kim Nasipayko, Rotary 

Elaine Borden 

Liza Shippam 

Shirley Koenig, Manager, Operations 

Brooke Marshall, Environmental Planner 

Carly Schultz, Acting Committee Clerk 

OTHERS: 

Permacu ltu re P resenters: 

Janna Macnab 

Gorden Hiebert 

ORDER 


The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:10 am. 

Moved by Tannis Nelson, seconded by Kim Tregaskis: 

That the agenda for Friday, December 3,2010 meeting 

of the Communities in Bloom Committee be amended to 

add the following: 

1. SEE ITEM - 5.a) NEW BUSINESS: Permaculture 

Presentation; 

2. SEE ITEM - 5.b) NEW BUSINESS: Assistance to 

Environmental Planner for Tree Boulevard Program; 

3. SEE ITEM - 5.c) NEW BUSINESS: Holiday Wishes 

from CIB 

AND FURTHER, that the agenda be adopted as 

amended. 

CARRIED. 

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ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Kim Nasipayko, seconded by Elaine Borden: 

That the minutes of the Communities in Bloom 

Committee meeting held Friday, November 5, 2010 be 

adopted. 

CARRIED. 


HERITAGE TREE ART 

BOOK PROJECT 

Support and excitement for this project was noted from the 

Art Gallery, Arts Center, Museum, Heritage Advisory 

Committee, John Lent at Okanagan College. 

Kal Press may be able to provide the printing at cost. They 

can provide a quote once more information is given regarding 

characteristics of the book, number of pages, etc. 

Grant options were discussed, being that the project 

incorporates a variety of aspects: art, culture, heritage and 

environment. 

Book will be comprised of photographs of art in various 

mediums as well as information on the trees and artists. 

Members suggested considering Morten Byskov for the 

photography, as he has donated a gallery of photos to CiB in 

the past. 

A 'two book' option was discussed - 

one hard cover coffee 

table version with a sleeve, and one smaller less expensive 

version for use with walking tours etc. lt would be beneficial 

to develop a marketing plan to determine cost and potential 

return of books. 

Timeline should be longer than one year to allow for seasonal 

photos and give artists adequate time to work, as well as the 

opportunity for better promotion and fund raising. Art exhibit 

could be booked for July 2012 to fall within CiB judges visit. 

Book marketing ideas were brainstormed, including sale in 

the 'local' area of Chapters - lndigo (Kelowna) and Coles 

(Vernon). 

EDITORIAL FOR 

NEWSPAPER 

RE: CRITERIA AWARD 

Deferred to next meeting. 

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FRED LYALL'S 

NEWSPAPER COLUMN 

CIB WEB SITE 

INCLUDE SPECIAL 

INDIVIDUALS IN THE 

COMMUNITY 

SEED COLLECTION AND 

SEED BOOKMARKS - 

UPDATE 

CATHERINE KENNEDY 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

CIB . UPDATE 

CIB NEWSLETTERS 

Deferred to next meeting. 

Tannis Nelson shared some changes that have been made to 

the website and the committee discussed naming a 

'Community Bloomers' section to highlight special individuals 

in the community. 

Discussed collaboration with local schools to produce seed 

bookmarks. 

Buffy Baumbrough provided an overview of her phone call 

with Catherine Kennedy, the Executive Director of 

Communities ln Bloom, regarding strategic planning for the 

Provincial program. 

Kim Tregaskis volunteered to read and report on monthly 

newsletters going back to October 2010 and continuing on. 

GARDEN CONTEST - 

ACTION ITEM: Committee Clerk to fonruard monthly CiB 

Newsletters to members. 

Members discussed adding an edible item portion to the 

THOUGHTS FOR NEXT contest. 

YEAR 

Committee agreed that rather than changing format 

completely it would be better to add something each year, so 

as not to lose the momentum and excitement that builds in 

participants over the year. 

New ideas were discussed for the Sunshine Festival in late 

June. lt would be beneficial to have something for sale to 

generate interest. 

Contest ideas were reviewed - ie: Running a Salsa Recipe 

contest on Facebook with the winning recipe (based on 

votes) to be included on a package of seeds (all pertaining to 

the salsa recipe) being sold at Sunshine Festival or a tomato 

plant give-away. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

PERMACULTURE 

PRESENTATION 

A presentation was provided to the Committee on 

Permaculture design and how Communities ln Bloom could 

adopt their principles and use in local projects. The following 

points were covered: 

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ASSISTANCE TO 

Basic principles of Permaculture are care of the earth, 

care of people and return of service. 

Primary goal is to repair landscapes, using natural 

resources as opposed to fossil fuels. 

Strives to empower people to be more self reliant, to 

look for solutions rather than problems, and to value 

natural resources. 

Members noted the possibility for Edible Landscapes to 

incorporate these concepts. 

Options were discussed to strengthen the connection 

between the CiB Committee and City Hall, as well as to 

correct the stigma that CiB is only about flowers. 

It was suggested that a composting facility should be 

available at City Hallto set a progressive example. 

ACTION ITEM: Brooke will raise the issue of composting at 

Solid Waste Management. 

Brooke Marshall, Environmental Planner, spoke on the Tree 

ENVIRONMENTAL Bylaw which is going back to Council December 13 with 

PLANNER FOR TREE additional information that was requested, including Tree 

BOULEVARD PROGRAM Surveys and incentives for community participation. 

Part of the report includes a tree planting and boulevard 

maintenance incentive program. This will give information for 

appropriate trees to plant in specific areas as well as weed 

choking ground cover, how much water is needed, and how 

to take care of a tree. City would undertake the pruning of 

trees but all other care would be provided by citizens. 

Environmental Planner would like to work with CiB in 

developing potential contests for streets, neighbourhood 

associations or individuals. Committee expressed an interest 

in working more closely with the Environmental Planner in 

various projects and sustainability initiatives and events, and 

combining resources to encourage community involvement. 

Self watering mulch basins were discussed, which would also 

assist in alleviatíng volume on storm water basins. 

Moved by Kim Tregaskis, seconded by Kim Nasipayko: 

That the Communities in Bloom Committee is in support 

of collaborating with the City of Vernon in promoting a 

potential incentive program for tree planting and 

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boulevard maintenance. 

CARRIED. 

HOLIDAY WISHES FROM Members chose a Christmas greetings layout to be published 

CIB COMMITTEE in the Vernon Morning Star over the Christmas season. 


MEETING DATES The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 7,2011. 

ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Communities in Bloom Committee 

adjourned at 9:55 am. 

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chair 

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MINUTES OF 

ì -ì \.f 

i ""' 

r 

stsTER ctTy coMMtTTEE MEETTNG (FtLE 0540-35) 

KALAMALKA LAKE RooM - crw HALL 

HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2O1O 

PRESENT: Jack Gilroy, Chairman 

Linda Donhauser, Vice Chair 

Tom Ouchi, Committee Member 

Louise Jonsson, Committee Member 

Lois Mclaren, Committee Member 

Gunther Zierler, Committee Member 

Reg Scott, Committee Member 

Laura-Lee Locheed, Committee Member 

ABSENT: Mayor Wayne Lippert 

STAFF: Maria Doyle, Executive Assistant 

OTHERS: None 

CALL TO ORDER 

Chair Gilroy called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m. 

ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by Gunther Zierler, seconded by Lois Mclaren 

THAT the Agenda for the December 14, 2010 Sister City 

Committee meeting be adopted. 

CARRIED 

ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Louise Jonsson, seconded by Linda Donhauser 

THAT the Minutes of the Sister City Committee meeting held 

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 be adopted. 

CARRIED 

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Page 2[ 

BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES: 

FRANKENBURG, AUSTRIA No items to report at this time. Will be 

January 11, 2011 meeting. 

discussed at the 

NEW BUSINESS 

TERMS OF REFERENCE 

AMENDMENT 

Moved bv Gunther Zierler, seconded by Tom Ouchi 

THAT the Sister City Committee recommends that Council 

approve an amendment to section 3.03 of the Sister City 

Committee Terms of Reference to reduce the required 

number of members of the public on the Sister City 

Committee from eight (8) to seven (7) as follows: "The 

Committee will be comprised of the Mayor, one Councillor and 

seven (7) members of the public." 

CARRIED. 

DATE AND TIME OF NEXT 

MEETING 

ADJOURNMENT 

The next meeting of the Sister City Committee is scheduled 

for Tuesday, January 11,2011 @ 1:30 p.m. in Swan Lake 

Room. 

The Sister City Committee meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. 

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OF VERN 

MINUTES OF ADVISORY PLANNING BOARD MEETING 

HELD 

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2O'IO 

PRESENT: 

VOTING 

Clare Kooistra, Chair 

Bill Hellwig, Vice Chair 

Bill Glover 

Jennifer Miles 

Mary MacQueen 

Larry Lundgren 

John Lainsbury 

Steven DeBella 

NON VOTING 

Councillor Spiers 

Councillor Baumbrough 

Bruce Beley 

Dale Rintoul, Planner 

Dean Strachan, PlannÍng Assistant 


ORDER 

ADOPTION OF 

AGENDA 

The Chair called the meeting to order al402 pm 

Moved by Bill Hellwig, seconded by Jennifer Miles: 

THAT the agenda for the Advisory Planning Board 

meeting of Tuesday, December 14,2010 be adopted. 

CARRIED. 

ADOPT¡ON OF 

MINUTES 

Moved by Mary MacQueen, seconded by Larry Lundgren: 

THAT the minutes for the Advisory Planning Board 

meeting of Thursday, November 25,2010 be adopted. 

OKB DEVELOPMENTS 

_ DEVELOPMENT 


APPLICATION FOR LOT 

2, PLAN 5737,DL71, 

ooyo (3804 - 32ND 

CARRIED. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

The Advisory Planning Board members reviewed Development 

Variance Permit Application DVP002'14. The following points 

were highlighted: 

. A Devetopment Variance Application DVP00185 for this 

proposal was reviewed and supported previously this year by 

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AVENUE) 

DVP00214 

(DVP00185 approved 

previously). 

the APB Committee with Council approving the proposed 

variances. 

Due to the applicant requesting to shift two of the buildings to 

the east, the east side yard setback requires a variance to the 

minimum setback of 2.0 approved under DVP00185. 

It was noted that there is a "For Sale" sign on the property' 

Moved by Jennifer Miles, seconded by Bill Glover; 

THAT the Advisory Planning Board recommends council 

approve the Development variance Permit Application 

submitted by OKB Developments for Lot 2, Plan 5737, D'L' 

71, ODYD igeO+ -32nd Avenue) to vary the side yard 

setback on the east side of the property from 2.0 metres, as 

permitted under DVP00185, to 1.2 metres with all other 

variances requested being approved under DVP00185' 

CARRIED. 

SHIER - 

DEVELOPMENT 


APPLICATION FOR THE 

SOUTHERLY 73 FEET 

OF LOT 12 MEASURED 

ALONG THE EASTERLY 

AND WESTERLY 


LOT, SECTION 35, 


(2905 r7 STREET) 

DVP00211 


Variance Permit Application DVP00211. The following points 


. The applicant is requesting to replace an existing garage 

with a garage below and carriage suite above' 

. The city is looking to densify the area. The neighbours 

will get an opporlunity to have input when the application 

goes before Council. 

. lt was questioned whether the secondary suite height 

would cause a privacy intrusion for the neighbouring 

property. lt was explained that there is a row of trees in 

between the properly that would block the view into the 

neighbours ProPertY. 

. Either the house or the secondary suite could be rented 

out; but the owner must reside in one of the buildings' 

. There is adequate parking consisting of two for the 

primary building and one for the secondary suite. 

Moved by Steve Debella, seconded by Mary MacQueen; 

THAT the Advisory Planning Board recommends council 

approve the Development Variance Permit Application 

submitted by Renee shier for the southerly 73 feet of Lot 

12, Measur"d the easterly and westeriy boundaries of 422 

,aíd Lot, section "long ãs, tp. 9, obYo (2905 - 17th street) to

ADVISORY PLANNING BOARD MEETING HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2O1O Page 2 

AVENUE} 

DVP00214 

(DVP00185 approved 

previously). 

the APB Committee with Council approving the proposed 

variances. 

o Due to the applicant requesting to shift two of the buildings to 

the east, the east side yard setback requires a variance to the 

minimum setback of 2.0 approved under DVP00185. 

. lt was noted that the units are already for sale, subject to 

project approval. 

Moved by Jennifer Miles, seconded by Bill Glover; 

THAT the Advisory Planning Board recommends Council 


submitted by OKB Developments for Lol2, Plan 5737, D.L' 

7'1, ODYD (3804 -32no Avenue) to vary the side yard 

setback on the east side of the property from 2.0 metres, as 

permitted under DVP00185, to 1.2 metres with all other 

variances requested being approved under DVP00185. 

CARRIED. 

SHIER - 

DEVELOPMENT 


APPLICATION FOR THE 

SOUTHERLY 73 FEET 

OF LOT 12 MEASURED 

ALONG THE EASTERLY 

AND WESTERLY 


LOT, SECTION 35, 


(2s05 17 STREET) 

DVP00211 


Variance Permit Application DVP00211. The following points 


. The applicant is requesting to replace an existing garage 

with a garage below and carriage suite above. 

. The City is looking to densify the area. The neighbours 

will get an opportunity to have input when the application 

goes before Council. 

. lt was questioned whether the secondary suite height 

would cause a privacy intrusion for the neighbouring 

property. lt was explained that there is a row of trees in 

between the property that would block the view into the 

neighbours ProPertY. 

r Either the house or the secondary suite could be rented 

out; but the owner must reside in one of the buildings. 

. There is adequate parking consisting of two for the 

primary building and one for the secondary suite. 

Moved by Steve Debella, seconded by Mary MacQueen; 

THAT the Advisory Planning Board recommends Council 


submitted by Renee shier for the southerly 73 feet of Lot 

12, Measured along the easterly and westerly boundaries of 423 

said Lot, Section 35, Tp. 9, ODYD (2905 - 17'n Street) to

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vary the allowable number of storeys from one to two for a 

secbndary building with a secondary suit on a single family 

residential ProPedY. 

CARRIED. 


COUNCIL UPDATE 

NEXT MEETING 

ADJOURNMENT 

As requested by the APB members, an overview of council's 

decisions at their December '13, 2010 Regular meeting was 

provided for those items the APB had reviewed. 

The next meeting of the Advisory Planning Board is scheduled 

for 4:00 pm on Tùesday January 11th,2011' 

The meeting of the Advisory Planning Board adjourned at 

4:32 pm. 

CERTIFIED GORRECT: 

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MINUTES OF 

THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE 

HELD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2O1O 

PRESENT: VOTING 

Councillor Baumbrough, Chair 

KaraKazimer, Community Futures Development Corp. Rep. 

Lynne Smith, Community at large representative 

Annette Sharkey, Social Planning Council 

Peter Chau, BC Housing representative 

NON VOTING 

Councillor Paul Britton, Armstrong BC 

ABSENT: Mayor Lippert 

Darren Evans, Builders' representative 

Jack Gareb, Seniors representative 

Cliff Cross, lnterior Health representative 

Andrew Hughes, Nerø lnterior Health representative 

STAFF 

Dale Rintoul, Planner 


ORDER 

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:40 pm. 


Moved by Lynne Smith, seconded by Annette Sharkey: 

THAT the agenda for Thursday, December 2, 2010 

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee meeting be 

amended to add the following: 

1. SEE ITEM - 4.c) - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Jed 

Astin Housing Agreement 

2. SEE ITEM 5.d) NEW BUSINESS Needs 

Assessment 

AND FURTHER, that the agenda be adopted as amended. 

CARRIED. 

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ADOPTION 

OF MINUTES 

Moved by Annette Sharkey, seconded by Kara Kazimer: 

THAT the minutes of Thursday, November 4,2010 meeting 

of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee be adopted. 

CARRIED. 


IHA STATISTICS 

Statistics on the homeless were requested from lnterior Health 

in order to determine measurable savings in health care costs 

as homeless individuals are able to access stable housing. 

Statistics will be forthcoming from lnterior Health's, Downtown 

Primary Care Centre in Vernon. 

DCC OFF SITE COSTS 

FOR AFFORDABLE 

HOUSING 

The agenda item of considering eliminating off-site costs for 

affordable housing, in order to create incentives for developers, 

was discussed at the previous meeting with a recommendation 

being made to Council; 

Council passed the following recommendation at their regular 

meeting held Monday, November 22,2010; 

.THAT Council supporfs the recommendation from the 

Affordable Housing Committee that Council direct staff to 

consider if a reduction in offsite cosfs could be used as an 

incentive for affordable housing proiects in the City centre; 

AND FURTHER, that Council directs staff to consider Mr. 

Jed Astin's comments dated October 6, 2010, in their 

deliberations on the potential reduction of off-site works for 

affardable housing infill develapments. 

CARRIED." 

Staff is currently reviewing different scenarios of development 

in order to determine the proportional off-site costs related to 

the number of units constructed. 

Currently there are no off-site costs required for projects under 

$50,000.00, such as an addition to an existing house or interior 

renovations. 

There was concern voiced as to the affordability of 

redeveloping smaller lots within the city core with the excessive 

off-site cost requirement. 

RENTAL HOUSING 

AGREEMENT - 3912 - 

A Housing Agreement, for 3912 - 30th Avenue, reviewed by this 

committee at the last Affordable Housing meeting, has now 

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gone for legal review. 

The final copy will be brought back to the next Affordable 

Housing Committee meeting. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

GURPAL DHALIWAL 

STRATA CONVERSION 

APPLICATION 

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Strata Conversion Application for Lot 3, D.L.71, Plan 18154, 

OYD (4003 - 24rh Avenue) was reviewed with the following 

comments: 

. There is an existing single family dwelling on the 

property with the applicant requesting to construct a 

second single family dwelling on the same piece of 

property for a family member. The applicant is 

requesting that both dwellings be strata titled. lt was 

confirmed that there is adequate room in back yard for 

another house. 

. The request fits with zoning and density for this area. 

. The approving authority for strata conversions is the 

local government or regional board, therefore City of 

Vernon Council is the approving authority for this 

application. lt was noted that City Council would not 

support strata titles if there is a vacancy rate in Vernon 

lower than 4 percent. 


THAT the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee 

recommends Council support the Strata Conversion 

Application submitted by Gurpal Dhaliwal for Lot 3, D.L. 71, 

PIan 18154, ODYD (4003 -24'n Avenue), 

CARRIED. 

UPDATE FROM SOCIAL 

PLANNING COUNCIL 

Annette Sharkey, Social Planning Council provided an update: 

. An evaluation has been completed for the homelessness 

strategy and will be presented to Council at their Regular 

meetiñg scheduled for Monday, December 13th, 2010. 

. The evaluation was a good process with valuable 

feedback and tangible concrete recommendations 

around baseline information being constructed. The 

next step will be the need to set up a frame work for the 

information collected to set up baseline numbers and 

what that might look like. 

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. The occupancy rate at the Gateway Shelter has been 

consistent with 100% of the men's accommodations full 

and approximately 75% for women. lt was noted that 

the women's accommodations is starting to increase. 

. A coordinated project is being investigated to create 

supporled safe housing for women with addictions or 

substance abuse. There would be the requirement to 

have a case manager/coordinator employed at the site. 

SCHUBERT CENTRE 

UPDATE 

NEEDS ASSESSMENT 

Jack Gareb, senior's representative will provide an update on 

the Schubert Centre at the next AHAC meeting. 

An extensive 'Needs Assessment' for Vernon is a tool that 

could assist developers and non profits in targeting where the 

housing needs are for different types of dwellings. 

The data that would be collected would provide concrete 

information in terms of absorption rates (or market) for 

particular types of housing and may change the element of risk 

for developers, 

ACTION ITEM: Dale Rintoul will ask the Long Range Planner 

about a Needs Assessment that was done previously in 

another community to see what results were obtained. 

RESOLUTION TO CLOSE 

MEETING 


BE lT RESOLVED that the meeting be closed to the public 

in accordance with Section 90 (e) of the Community 

Chafter. 

CARRIED. 


NEXT MEETING 

ADJOURNMENT 

The next meeting of the Affordable Housing Advisory 

Committee is scheduled forThursday, January 6,2011 at4:30 

pm. 

The meeting of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee 

adjourned at 5:32 pm. 

CERTIFIED CORRECT: 

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