REGIONAL DISTRICT OF OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN
BOARD of DIRECTORS MEETING

REGULAR AGENDA

Thursday, February 20, 2025

9:00 A.m. - 10:00 A.m.

RDOS Boardroom

101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5J9

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A.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

(Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority)

• RECOMMENDATION

  That the Agenda for the RDOS Board Meeting of February 20, 2025, be adopted.

A.1

Consent Agenda - Corporate Issues

(Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority)

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the Consent Agenda Corporate Services be adopted. 

A.1.1

Parks and Recreation Commissions

A.1.1.1

Similkameen Recreation Commission Appointment

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Jocelyn Reaume be appointed to the Similkameen Recreation Commission for a two-year term, ending December 31, 2026.

A.1.1.2

Okanagan Falls Parks and Recreation AGM

THAT the Minutes of the January 30, 2025, Okanagan Falls Parks and Recreation Committee meeting be received.

A.1.2

Planning and Development Committee

THAT the Minutes of the February 6, 2025 Planning and Development Committee meeting be adopted. 

A.1.3

Protective Services Committee

THAT the Minutes of the February 6, 2025 Protective Services Committee meeting be adopted. 

A.1.4

RDOS Board of Directors

THAT the Minutes of the February 6, 2025 RDOS Board of Directors meeting be adopted. 

B.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - Building Inspection

B.1

Building Bylaw Infraction - Civic Address: 1050 Aikens Loop (Electoral Area “E”)

(Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority)

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT a Section 302 Notice on Title, pursuant to Section 302 of the Local Government Act and Section 57 of the Community Charter (made applicable to Regional Districts by Section 302 of the LGA), be filed against the title of lands described as Lot 1, District Lot 209, Plan KAP20721, that certain works having been undertaken on the lands undertaken on the lands contrary to the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen Building Bylaw No. 2805, 2018;

  AND THAT injunctive action be commenced against the property owners, if after March 20, 2025 the property is not in compliance with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Building Bylaw No. 2805, 2018.

B.2

Building Bylaw Infraction, 799 Highway 3 E – Electoral Area “H”

(Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority)

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT a Section 302 Notice on Title, pursuant to Section 302 of the Local Government Act and Section 57 of the Community Charter, (made applicable to Regional Districts by Section 302 of the LGA), be filed against the title of lands described as District Lot 362S, Plan H864 H10386, that certain works having been undertaken on the lands contrary to the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen Building Bylaw No. 2805, 2018; and

  THAT injunctive action be commenced against the property owners if, after March 20, 2025, the property is not in compliance with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Building Bylaw No. 2805, 2018.

C.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - Rural Land Use Matters

C.1

Agricultural Land Commission Referral (Non-Farm Use) – Electoral Area “A” (A2025.001-ALC)

(Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority)

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the RDOS Board “authorize” the application to allow a vacation rental use in an accessory dwelling as a non-farm use on the parcel located at 10105 12^th Avenue (Lot 613, Plan KAP1950, District Lot 2450S, SDYD) to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission.

C.2

Development Variance Permit Application — Electoral Area “I” (I2025.001-DVP)

(Unweighted Rural Vote - Simple Majority)

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Development Variance Permit No. I2025.001-DVP, to allow for the construction of an equestrian centre at 788 Sheep Creek Road, be approved.

C.3

Official Community Plan (OCP) & Zoning Bylaw Amendment – Electoral Area “C” (C2024.015-ZONE)

(Unweighted Rural Vote - Simple Majority)

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the holding of a public hearing in relation to Electoral Area “C” Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2452.25, 2024, and the Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.48, 2024, be scheduled for the Regional District Board meeting of March 6, 2025;

  AND THAT staff give notice of the public hearing in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act.

C.4

Official Community Plan (OCP) & Zoning Bylaw Amendments (X2024.013-ZONE)

(Unweighted Rural Vote - Simple Majority)

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3089, 2025, and the Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.45, 2025, be read a first and second time and proceed to public hearing;

  AND THAT the Board of Directors considers the process, as outlined in this report from the Chief Administrative Officer dated February 20, 2025, to be appropriate consultation for the purpose of Section 475 of the Local Government Act;

  AND THAT, in accordance with Section 477 of the Local Government Act, the Board of Directors has considered Amendment Bylaw No. 3089, 2025, in conjunction with its Financial and applicable Waste Management Plans;

  AND THAT the holding of a public hearing be scheduled for the Regional District Board meeting of March 6, 2025;

  AND THAT staff give notice of the public hearing in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act.

C.5

Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) Implementation - Zoning Bylaw Amendments (X2025.001-ZONE)

(Unweighted Rural Vote - Simple Majority)

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.53, 2025, be read a first, second, and third time.

D.

PUBLIC WORKS

D.1

Request for a Letter of Support for Calls to Action regarding the Invasive Mussel Defense Program

(Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority) 

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT The Board of Directors provide a letter of support be forwarded to the BC Minister of Water, Lands and Resource Stewardship supporting the Calls to Action related to the Invasive Mussel Defense Program and changes to the BC Wildlife Act currently under review.

E.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

E.1

Naramata Parks Maintenance

(Weighted Corporate Vote - Majority)

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the RDOS assume maintenance of Naramata parks using its own forces;

  And THAT the Board approve the Program Change Request to reallocate $59,000 from Contract Services (7540-3520) to Salaries & Wages (7540-1000) in the Electoral Area “E” Parks and Recreation Service area and the creation of a new seasonal (0.66) Park Attendant position.

F.

PROTECTIVE SERVICES

F.1

Cooperative Community Wildfire Response Program Constraints

(Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority)

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the RDOS Board approve sending a letter to UBCM outlining concerns regarding the CCWR program and requesting revisions to better align responsibilities with the capacity of local governments.

F.2

Community Emergency Preparedness Fund – Emergency Operations Center Equipment & Training 2025

(Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority)

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen submit a joint application under the 2025 UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund – Emergency Operations Centre Equipment & Training Grant for $200,000 and manage the grant on behalf of the District of Summerland, Town of Osoyoos, Town of Oliver, and Village of Keremeos.

G.

FINANCE

G.1

RDOS 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3102, 2025

(Weighted Corporate Vote - Majority)

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Bylaw No. 3102, 2025 being a bylaw of the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen to establish the 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan, be read a second time as amended to include Appendix A.

H.

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES

H.1

Letter of Support for Osoyoos Irrigation District Grant Application

(Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority)

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the Regional District provide a letter of support to Osoyoos Irrigation District (OID) for their grant application to Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) Water Conservation and Quality Improvement grant program.

H.2

Committee and External Agency Appointments

(Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority)

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Director Monteith be appointed to serve as a representative on the Okanagan Basin Water Board, and that Director ____ be appointed as alternate; and,

  THAT Director ____ be appointed to serve as a representative on the Southern Interior Municipal Employers Association; and,

  THAT Director Weibe be appointed as Chair of the Planning and Development Committee for the remainder of 2025, and that Director ____ be appointed as Vice Chair of the Committee for the remainder of 2025.

H.3

Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) Resolutions

(Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority)

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the SILGA resolution attached to the Administrative Report dated February 20, 2025 be approved and submitted to SILGA for consideration at the 2025 Annual General Meeting.

H.4

2024 Gantt Chart Summary

For information. 

H.5

Similkameen Transit System Service Establishment Alternative Approval Process (AAP)

(Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority)

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the deadline for submitting elector response forms in relation to Bylaw No. 3082, 2024, Similkameen Transit System Service Establishment to the Corporate Officer is no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday May 9, 2025; and

  THAT the elector response form attached to the report dated February 20, 2025 be the approved form for the Bylaw No. 3082, 2024 alternative approval process; and

  THAT the total number of eligible electors to which the alternative approval process applies is 8,557; and

  THAT the number of elector responses required to prevent the bylaw from proceeding without a referendum is 855.

H.6

Chain Lake – Shinish Creek Diversion and Dam

(Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority)

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT third reading of Chain Lake-Shinish Creek Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 1382.01, 2024, be rescinded and the bylaw re-read a third time as amended.

H.7

Security Issuing Bylaw for Town of Osoyoos

(Weighted Corporate Vote - 2/3 Majority)

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Security Issuing Bylaw No. 3103, 2025, being a bylaw of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to borrow up to two million dollars ($2,000,000) for a water metering project in the Town of Osoyoos, be read a first, second and third time and be adopted.

H.8

Security Issuing Bylaw for City of Penticton

(Weighted Corporate Vote - 2/3 Majority)

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Security Issuing Bylaw No. 3104, 2025, being a bylaw of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to borrow up to five million one hundred thousand ($5,100,000) for designing, expanding, and constructing upgrades to the Penticton Avenue Pressure Reducing Valve in the City of Penticton, be read a first, second and third time and be adopted.

H.9

RDOS PIB Services Agreement

(Weighted Corporate Vote - Majority) 

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the Board of Directors of the RDOS approve the Services Agreement between the Penticton Indian Band (PIB) and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen and direct the Chair and CAO to sign the agreement.

H.10

Items Removed from Consent Agenda

This is held for items pulled off the Consent Agenda - Legislative Services. 

I.

CAO REPORTS 

I.1

Verbal Update

J.

OTHER BUSINESS

J.1

Chair's Report

J.2

Directors Motions

J.3

Board Members Verbal Update

J.3.1

Board Representation

1. Municipal Finance Authority – Pendergraft, C. Watt (Alternate)
2. Municipal Insurance Association – Pendergraft, Taylor (Alternate)
3. Okanagan Basin Water Board - McKortoff, Holmes, Fedrigo (Alternate), Monteith (Alternate), Taylor (Alternate)
4. Okanagan Film Commission – S. Coyne, Fedrigo (Alternate)
5. Okanagan Regional Library – Fedrigo, Monteith (Alternate)
6. Okanagan-Kootenay Sterile Insect Release Board – Bush, Roberts (Alternate)
7. Southern Interior Municipal Employers Association – S. Coyne (Alternate)
8. Starling Control – Bush
9. Economic Trust of the Southern Interior (ETSI-BC) - Johansen, McKortoff, Bloomfield, Roberts (Alternate)

K.

ITEMS COMING OUT OF CLOSED SESSION 

L.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the meeting adjourn.