REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL OKANAGAN
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
AGENDA

Thursday, October 24, 2024

8:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

Woodhaven Board Room

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

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Chairperson Ireland to call the meeting to order.

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

2.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The RDCO acknowledges our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the syilx / Okanagan people who have resided here since time immemorial. We recognize, honour, and respect the syilx / Okanagan lands upon which we live, work, and play.

3.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

All Directors - Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority (LGA s.208)

To adopt the October 24, 2024 Regular Board Meeting agenda.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

All Directors - Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority (LGA s.208)

To adopt the September 26, 2024 Regular Board Meeting minutes.

5.

COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SERVICES

5.1

Economic Development Commission's Strategy 2025 to 2030 - Project Update and What We Heard Summary

All Directors - Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority (LGA s.208)

To receive for information an update on the Regional District of Central Okanagan’s Economic Development Commission Strategy 2025 to 2030 project and an outline of next steps.

6.

DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

6.1

Development Variance Permit (VP-24-05) - 227 Baird Road - EA West

Custom Vote – Electoral Area West, West Kelowna & Kelowna Fringe Area – Electoral Area Directors, West Kelowna & Kelowna - 1 Director, 1 Vote

To consider varying Zoning Bylaw regulations to retroactively permit a non-compliant retaining wall and fence.

6.2

Proposed sequencing for updating the RDCO's strategic, long-range plans (Regional Growth Strategy and Official Community Plans)

All Directors - Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority (LGA s.208)

To consider a recommended sequencing for updating the RDCO’s strategic, long-range planning documents (Regional Growth Strategy and Official Community Plans)

6.3

Regional Transportation Service - 2024 Update

All Directors - Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority (LGA s.208)

To consider the drafted Regional Transportation Service concept arising from the 2023-2026 RDCO Strategy Priorities and receive direction to advance the proposed regional transportation service concept through drafting a transportation service establishment bylaw.

7.

PROTECTIVE SERVICES

7.1

Appointment of Bylaw Enforcement Officers and Animal Control Officers

All Directors – Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority (LGA s. 208)

To consider the appointment of three Animal Control Officers and one Bylaw Enforcement Officer.

7.2

UBCM CRI-693 - 2023 FireSmart Grant Funding Amendment Request

All Directors - Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority (LGA s.208)

To request Regional Board approval of a FireSmart Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) grant amendment application.

7.3

UBCM-CEFP - 2024 Indigenous Cultural Safety and Cultural Humility Training Grant

All Directors - Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority (LGA s.208)

To request Regional Board approval to apply for a grant under the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) for Indigenous Cultural Humility and Cultural Safety.

7.4

UBCM-CEFP Volunteer and Composite Fire Departments Equipment and Training Grant - 2024 Application

All Directors - Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority (LGA s.208)

To request Regional Board approval to apply for a grant under the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) for Volunteer and Composite Fire Departments Equipment and Training.

8.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

8.1

Okanagan Regional Library Loan Authorization Bylaw 1558

All Directors – Weighted Corporate Vote – Majority (LGA s.209)

To consider the adoption of Loan Authorization Bylaw No.1558 for the purposes of borrowing funds from Municipal Finance Authority (MFA) on behalf of the Okanagan Regional Library.

8.2

Purchase Commitments over $100,000 during Q3 2024

All Directors – Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority (LGA s.208)

To report all purchase commitments exceeding $100,000 made during Q3 2024 in accordance with section 4.6 of the Board’s Purchasing Policy.

9.

COMMITTEE AND NEW BUSINESS

To receive for information.

9.1

Okanagan Regional Library Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes - May 15, 2024

9.2

Central Okanagan Economic Development Advisory Committee Minutes - June 26, 2024

9.3

Okanagan Basin Water Board Report - October 10, 2024

10.

DIRECTOR ITEMS

11.

MOTION TO CLOSE THE MEETING

THAT the October 24, 2024 Regular Board meeting be closed to the public pursuant to sections 90(1) (c) of the Community Charter to discuss items related to:

• labour relations or other employee relations.

12.

ADJOURN