REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL OKANAGAN
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
AGENDA

Thursday, June 10, 2021

10:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

Woodhaven Board Room

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

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Chair to acknowledge 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

Public Hearing Minutes - May 31, 2021

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

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Public Hearing minutes of May 31, 2021 be received.

4.2

Regional Board Minutes - May 31, 2021

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

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Regional Board meeting minutes of May 31, 2021 be adopted.

5.

CORPORATE SERVICES

5.1

Bylaw Enforcement Officer Appointments

(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:

  • Britney Currie (Parks Ranger) – Regional Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 1427 and Community Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 1431;
  • Kirsten Dunlop and Peter Marvin (Animal Control Officer) – Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343

6.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

6.1

RDCO 2021 – 2025 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No.1485

1st, 2nd and 3rd Reading and Adoption

(All Directors – Weighted Vote – Simple Majority - LGA 210.2/214 2/3 majority)

• Recommended Motion:

  Recommendation:

  THAT Regional District of Central Okanagan 2021 – 2025 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1485 be given first, second and third readings and adopted.

7.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

7.1

Referral Application - Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation - Joe Rich Quarry (Permit Referral No. 572735) 

To permit a sand and gravel mine operation. Joe Rich Properties Ltd. (owner) c/o R. Adams (agent) Adjacent to Highway 33 in the community of Joe Rich. Central Okanagan East Electoral Area (GREX-21-01)

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

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Regional Board conditionally support Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation referral application for the Joe Rich Properties Ltd. sand and gravel quarry operation located at Lot 1, Sections 10, 11, 14 & 15, Township 27, ODYD, Plan 38841 subject to:

  • A Qualified Professional completing the following:
    • Infrastructure and Traffic Impact Assessment;
    • Environmental Impact Assessment;
    • Geotechnical / Hazard Assessment;
    • Groundwater Assessment;
    • Submission of a more detailed, progressive, and phased reclamation plan including reporting methods and adequate performance bond to cover reclamation;
    • Visual Impact Mitigation Plan;
    • Greenhouse Gas Assessment and Reduction Strategy; and,
    • A Dust and Noise Control Management Plan.

  AND THAT the following be addressed prior to issuance of, or applied as, conditions of approval of the Mines Act Permit:

  • That any processing activities such as crushing or screening not be permitted under the Mines Act Permit unless the lands are re-designated under the Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw No. 1195 to allow for this use;
  • The applicant must submit a Provincial Public Highway Permit Application to the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure for review and approval for an Industrial Access Permit;
  • Compliance with conditions/recommendations of other affected agencies, including Westbank First Nation and Black Mountain Irrigation District;
  • A public information meeting hosted by the applicant and the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation to consider impacts and recommendations of affected property owners be required; and
  • Approval is granted on an incremental basis for a maximum of five years initially. Extension to this time frame not be considered unless the applicant demonstrates that the above conditions are being adhered to.

  AND FURTHER THAT the staff report dated June 10, 2021 be forwarded to the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation for their information.

7.1.1

PowerPoint Presentation

8.

NEW BUSINESS

8.1

Rise and Report from the Governance & Services Committee Meeting

8.1.1

RDCO Public Engagement Policy

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

9.

DIRECTOR ITEMS

10.

ADJOURN