REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL OKANAGAN
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, March 29, 2021

7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Woodhaven Board Room

1450 K.L.O. Road, Kelowna, BC

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Given acknowledged that this meeting is being held on the traditional territory of the syilx/Okanagan peoples.

In accordance with the Provincial Health Officer Order regarding gatherings and events, the public is currently not permitted to attend Board meetings in-person.

As an open meeting, a live audio-video feed is being broadcast and recorded on rdco.com.

Roll Call

2.

ADDITION OF LATE ITEMS

3.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

(All Directors - Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority - LGA 208.1)

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the agenda be adopted.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

Regional Board Meeting Minutes - March 11, 2021 & March 18, 2021

(All Directors - Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority - LGA 208.1)

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Regional Board meeting minutes of March 11, 2021 and March 18, 2021 be adopted.

5.

CORRESPONDENCE

5.1

Okanagan Basin Water Board Meeting Highlights - March 5, 2021

(All Directors - Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority - LGA 208.1)

• Recommended Motion:

  THE the Okanagan Basin Water Board meeting highlights of March 5, 2021 be received for information.

5.2

Sterile Insect Release Board Meeting Highlights - March 12, 2021

(All Directors - Unweighted Corporate Vote - SImple Majority - LGA 208.1)

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Sterile Insect Release Board meeting highlights of March 12, 2021 be received for information.

6.

CORPORATE SERVICES

6.1

Appointment of Bylaw Enforcement Officers

(All Directors - Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority - LGA 208.1)

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Regional Board appoint the following Regional District employees as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer to enforce the designated service bylaw(s) outlined:

  • Curtis Svenson – (Chief Bylaw Enforcement Officer) – All bylaws outlined in Schedule 1 of the Ticket Information and Utilization Bylaw No. 435
  • Danielle Nolan (Animal Control Officer) – Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343

7.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

7.1

2021 - 2025 5-Year Financial Plan (Final Draft)

(All Directors - Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority - LGA 208.1)

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Board receive for information the updated 2021-2025 Financial Plan presentation and report dated March 19, 2021.

7.1.1

PowerPoint

7.1.2

COVID-19 Restart Grant for 2021

(All Directors - Weighted Vote - Majority - LGA 210.1)

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Board approve the use of $625,800 of the COVID 19 Restart Grant for 2021 as budgeted in the 2021 – 2025 Financial Plan.

7.2

Final Public Comment on the RDCO 2021-2025 Financial Plan

7.3

RDCO 2021 - 2025 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1475, 2021

1st, 2nd and 3rd Readings and Adoption (All Directors - Weighted Vote - Majority - LGA 210.1) [LGA 228 2/3 vote cast for adoption]

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Regional District of Central Okanagan 2021 - 2025 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1475, 2021 be given first, second and third readings and adopted.

7.4

RDCO Revenue Anticipation Borrowing 2021 Bylaw 1476, 2021

1st, 2nd and 3rd Readings and Adoption (All Directors - Weighted Vote - Majority - LGA 210.1) [LGA 228 2/3 vote cast for adoption]

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Regional District of Central Okanagan Revenue Anticipation Borrowing 2021 Bylaw No. 1476, 2021 be given first, second and third readings and adopted.

7.5

Community Works Fund Usage Approval

(All Directors - Weighted Vote - Simple Majority - LGA 210.1)

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Regional Board approves the use of $394,646 of Gas Tax – Community Works Funds to complete the proposed projects listed in this report and as reflected in the RDCO 2021-2025 Five-Year Financial Plan.

7.6

Establishing a Service and Loan Authorization Bylaws - Okanagan Regional Library

(All Directors - Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority - LGA 208.1)

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Regional Board receive the service establishment and loan authorization report dated March 25, 2021 regarding the Okanagan Regional Library’s request for Municipal Finance Authority borrowing through the Regional District of Central Okanagan.

7.6.1

RDCO Okanagan Regional Library Borrowing Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1477

1st, 2nd and 3rd Reading

(All Directors - Unweighted Vote - 2/3 Majority - LGA 342)

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Regional District of Central Okanagan, Okanagan Regional Library Borrowing Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1477, 2021 be given first, second and third readings.

7.6.2

RDCO Okanagan Regional Library Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1478

1st, 2nd and 3rd Reading

(All Directors - Weighted Vote - Majority - LGA 210)

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Regional District of Central Okanagan, Okanagan Regional Library Borrowing Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1478, 2021 be given first, second and third readings.

8.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

8.1

Agricultural Land Commission Application - J. & A. Wright

Non-Adhering Residential Use (Additional Accessory Home) located at 2570 Old Vernon Road (A-21-01) Central Okanagan East Electoral Area

(All Directors - Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority - LGA 208.1)

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Regional Board support Agricultural Land Commission Application A-21-01 for applicant A. & J. Wright, to allow a non-adhering residential use to occur within the Agricultural Land Reserve pursuant to Section 20.1 (2) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act, on part of the following property: 2570 Old Vernon Road, Lot 3, District Lot 123, ODYD, Plan 3874.

  AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to forward the subject application to the Agricultural Land Commission for consideration.

8.1.1

PowerPoint

8.2

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-266 (Z21/01) - D. & L. Ketler - First Reading

A site specific rezoning amendment to allow an additional dwelling unit, located at 5060 Whelan Road, Central Okanagan East Electoral Area

(Custom Vote - Electoral Areas and Kelowna Fringe Area - 1 Director, 1 Vote, Simple Majority)

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-266 for L. & D. Ketler located on Lot 7, District Lot 121, ODYD, Plan 21785, be given first reading;

  AND FURTHER THAT scheduling of a Public Hearing for application Z21/01 be withheld until receipt of the following:

  • A proposed agricultural (farm) plan for a 2-3 year period in order to demonstrate the future expansion of agricultural activity on the property.
  • A draft covenant recognizing the location of the subject property and acknowledging the potential for aircraft noise impact.
  • Written confirmation that a covenant which achieves Zoning Bylaw No. 871, Section 3.18.10 requirements will be registered prior to final adoption of the bylaw amendment.

8.2.1

PowerPoint

8.3

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 861-267 (Z21/02) - J. & S. White - First Reading

To rezone the subject property from R1 to R1s (Secondary Suite) to allow a secondary suite, located at 7155 Dunwaters Road, Central Okanagan West Electoral Area

(Custom Vote - Electoral Areas & Kelowna Fringe Area - 1 Director, 1 Vote, Simple Majority)

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-267 for J. & S. White located at 7155 Dunwaters Road, Lot 63, District Lot 3842, ODYD, Plan 16594, be given first reading;

  AND FURTHER THAT application Z21/02 be scheduled for a Public Hearing.

8.3.1

PowerPoint

9.

NEW BUSINESS

9.1

UBCM-Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Grant Application - Emergency Operation Centre

Regional Emergency Response Program

(All Directors - Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority - LGA 208.1)

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Regional Board supports a submission of an application under the 2021 UBCM-Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for $125,000 for a regional project--the 2021 Emergency Operations Centre Regional Emergency Response Program--in partnership with the City of Kelowna, City of West Kelowna, District of Peachland, and the District of Lake Country;

  AND FURTHER THAT if approved for funding, the Regional District of Central Okanagan, as the primary applicant, agrees to manage the regional project and be the recipient of all funds on behalf of the above named project partners.

9.1.1

PowerPoint

9.2

UBCM - Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Grant Application - Falcon Ridge Water System

(All Directors - Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority - LGA 208.1)

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Regional Board approve submitting a UBCM – Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Application to complete further flood risk assessments and mitigation planning at the Falcon Ridge Water System intake site.

9.2.1

PowerPoint

10.

DIRECTOR ITEMS

11.

ADJOURN