REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL OKANAGAN
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
AGENDA

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Woodhaven Board Room
1450 K.L.O. Road, Kelowna, BC

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


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


Roll Call

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

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the Regular Board meeting agenda for August 23, 2021 be adopted.

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

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the Regional Board Regular Meeting minutes of July 26, 2021 be adopted.

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

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the Sterile Insect Release Board meeting highlights of July 23, 2021 be received for information.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the Regional Board receive the August 23, 2021 verbal update from the CAO for information

(All Directors – Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority – LGA s.208.1)

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the Regional Board hereby rescinds the interim appointment of Mr. Brian Reardon as the Chief Financial Officer, effective August 24, 2021;

    AND THAT the Regional Board hereby appoints Mr. Lyle Smith to the position of Chief Financial Officer, to assume the powers, duties and functions under section 237 [Financial administration] of the Local Government Act, effective August 24, 2021.

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

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the Regional District of Central Okanagan agrees to an amendment of the Annual Operation Agreement (AOA) 2021/22, including fare structures and fare revenue compensation, in support of the ‘Transit for Children 12 and Under Program’ as outlined in the Letter of Intent as attached to the report from the Chief Administrative Officer dated August 23, 2021;

    AND THAT the Regional District of Central Okanagan agrees to amend the Service Specifications, and requests BC Transit to proceed with implementation of the service charges, as outlined in the ‘Memorandum of Understanding to Amend the AOA Service Specifications’ as attached to the report;

    AND FURTHER THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the Letter of Intent and Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the Regional District of Central Okanagan.

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

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the Regional District of Central Okanagan supports the Strategic Planning & Community Engagement Process as outlined in the UBCM Community Excellence Award submission attached to the report dated August 23, 2021;

    AND THAT the Regional District of Central Okanagan supports the OKGo Regional Sector Marketing Partnership campaign as outlined in the UBCM Community Excellence Award Submission attached to the report dated August 23, 2021.

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

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the Regional Board appoint the following Regional District employees as Bylaw

    Enforcement Officers to enforce the designated service bylaw(s) outlined:

    • Adam Bednarski (Casual Building Inspector) – Building Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw, Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw, Business Licensing and Regulations Bylaw, Sign Regulation Bylaw, Ellison Official Community Plan Bylaw, Rural Westside Official Community Plan Bylaw, Development Applications Procedure Bylaw, Control of Special Events Bylaw, and Building Numbering Bylaw
    • Ron Dickinson (Casual Building Inspector) – Building Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw, Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw, Business Licensing and Regulations Bylaw, Sign Regulation Bylaw, Ellison Official Community Plan Bylaw, Rural Westside Official Community Plan Bylaw, Development Applications Procedure Bylaw, Control of Special Events Bylaw, and Building Numbering Bylaw
    • Brittany Lange (Environment Planner) – Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw, Ellison Official
    • Michael Czarny (Planner) – Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw, Ellison Official Community Plan Bylaw, Rural Westside Official Community Plan Bylaw and Development Applications Procedure Bylaw
    • Mike Girouard (Building Inspector) – Building Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw, Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw, Business Licensing and Regulations Bylaw, Sign Regulation Bylaw, Ellison Official Community Plan Bylaw, Rural Westside Official Community Plan Bylaw, Development Applications Procedure Bylaw, Control of Special Events Bylaw, and Building Numbering Bylaw
    • Ben Cramb (Animal Control Officer) – Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw
    • David Gazley (Manger Protective Services) – Control of Special Events Bylaw, Building Numbering Bylaw, and Development Applications Procedure Bylaw

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

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the Regional Board receives the Corporate Sustainability Measures Update report from the Director of Engineering Services dated August 23, 2021; 

    AND THAT the Regional Board approves an amendment to RDCO 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1475 to include the $30,000 expense, and associated revenue, for the development of a Corporate GHG Reduction Strategy as identified in the Financial Considerations of the report; 

    AND FURTHER THAT the Regional Board approves an amendment to RDCO 2021 - 2025 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1475 to include the $40,000 expense, and associated revenue, for the Step Code community engagement process, as identified in the Financial Considerations section of the report.

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

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the Regional Board approve the RDCO Green Vehicle and Equipment Policy Implementation Plan 2021-2040 as attached to the report dated August 23, 2021.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the August 23, 2021 Regular Board meeting be closed to the public pursuant to the Community Charter section 90(1)(f) and (g) to considers matters regarding the following:

    • law enforcement; and
    • litigation or potential litigation 

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