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Power Pole - 1 rm/phone/Nov. 1/16

The location of a controversial power pole and guy wire on a portion of Killiney Beach below the high water mark remains a bur in the side of the North Westside Community Association.

They have requested it's re-location since it was erected in January 2014.

The Regional District Central Okanagan has refused and now tenure has been granted the pole, meaning it may never be moved.

Michelle Carson, Vice-President of the Community Association, feels they have run out of options other than taking the District to court.


:16 sec. "every step of the way."

Bruce Smith from the regional district says they don't think the pole needs to be moved, but because the concerns have been raised again, he says staff is reviewing the site, and getting a cost estimate on if it was moved.

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Power Pole - 2 rm/phone/Nov. 1/16

The fight over re-locating a controversial power pole and guy wire owned by the Central Okanagan Regional District on a portion of Killiney Beach might end up in the courts.

Ever since it was erected in 2014, local residents and the North Westside Community Association have argued it needs to be moved for safety reasons and because it is below the high water mark.

CORD has refused and Association Vice-President Michelle Carson says when Andy Otter with the Ministry of Forest and Lands in Kamloops granted it tenure, it meant the pole became unmovable unless a judge orders it.

:15 sec. "would be a court."

Bruce Smith from the regional district doesnt think it needs to end up in court.

He says due to the new concerns, CORD staff are reviewing the issue, and getting a cost estimate on possibly moving the pole.

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Power Pole - 3 rm/phone/Nov. 1/16

The North Westside Community Association's two-year battle with the Central Okanagan Regional District over a request to re-locate a power pole on a portion of Killiney Beach might end up in legal actions.

The pole was installed in January of 2014 below the high water mark and residents demanded it and the guy wire be relocated immediately.

CORD refused and ended up getting tenure for the post through the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources.

Association Vice President Michelle Carson says suing to have it moved is a last resort.
:17 sec. "discussed that option."

Bruce Smith from the regional district says they don't think the pole needs to be moved, but because the concerns have been raised again, he says staff is reviewing the site, and getting a cost estimate on possibly moving it.

February 25, 2016 Regional District of Central Okanagan Governance and Services Committee Meeting Agenda

 Item 3.1 Regional Grant In Aid Review
 Item 3.2 2016 2020 Financial Plan Review Budget Presentation
 Item 3.2 2016 2020 Financial Plan Review Preliminary Information
 Item 3.2A Summary Highlights Report
 Item 3.2B Budget Piechart And Information Tab 6 Pg 1 To 4
 Item 3.2C Budgets Summary Tab 6 Pg 5 To 14
 Item 3.2D Tax Requisitions And Rates Tab 7 Pg 1 To 17
 Item 3.2F Community Services Engineering Tab 8 Pg 1 To 34
 Item 3.2G Community Services Waste Management Tab 8 Pg 35 To 42
 Item 3.2H Community Services Planning Tab 8 Pg 43 To 46
 Item 3.2I Community Services Fire Protection Tab 8 Pg 47 To 65
 Item 3.2J Community Services Police Services Tab 8 Pg 66 To 73
 Item 3.2K Community Services Inspections Tab 8 Pg 74 To 77
 Item 3.2Ii Proposed Regional Parks 2016 2020 Budget Highlights And Additional 2016 Project Investment Options
 Item 3.2L Parks Services Tab 8 Pg 78 To 90
 Item 3.2M Finance And Administration Tab 8 Pg 91 To 121
 Item 3.2N Corporate Services Tab 8 Pg 122 To 141
 Item 3.2O Corporate Services Bylaw Enforcement Tab 8 Pg 142 To 153
 Item 3.2P Economic Development Commission Tab 8 Pg 154 To 155
 Item 3.2Q Regional Board Tab 8 Pg 156 To 165

*Note* This is only a snippet, please click link above for entire content

Item 3.2O Corporate Services Bylaw Enforcement Tab 8 Pg 142 To 153
RDCO Dog Control 2015 Actual and 2016 Preliminary Budget

click image for a larger copy

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February 25, 2015 audio of entire RDCO Governance and Services Committee meeting - .mp3 (33.9 MB)

February 25, 2015 audio of RDCO Governance and Services Committee meeting only about Item 3.1 Regional Grant In Aid Review - .wma (9.23 MB)

February 25, 2015 audio of RDCO Governance and Services Committee meeting only about the budget - .wma (41.5 MB)

February 25, 2015 audio of RDCO Governance and Services Committee meeting only about Parks Delegate and Budget - .wma (19.5 MB)

It is too difficult to find each of the above items in the audio, so not going to break up all the audio of this meeting, its all in the three links above, but below are clips out of the audio above.

February 25, 2015 audio of RDCO Governance and Services Committee meeting only about the water systems - .wma (6.59 MB)

February 25, 2015 audio of RDCO Governance and Services Committee meeting only about not moving the hydro pole on Killiney Beach - .wma (1.32 MB)

February 25, 2015 audio of RDCO Governance and Services Committee meeting only about withdrawing from Electoral Area Fire Prevention - .wma (246 KB)

February 25, 2015 audio of RDCO Governance and Services Committee meeting only about an increase in taxes to pay for Electoral Area Planning - .wma (428 KB)

February 25, 2016 Regional District of Central Okanagan Governance and Services Committee Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the RDCO Governance and Services Committee meetings are not usually posted to RDCO's website until after the following meeting which would be March 10th, 2016.  If the minutes are not posted here yet, you can check RDCO's website to see if they are posted there yet.  If you want a copy of the minutes before then, contact RDCO who will have a copy of the minutes at their office within 7 days after you request a copy of the minutes.  This is in accordance to Local Government Act Procedure Bylaws and Enforcement section 794 (5) and Community Charter Other records to which public access must be provided section 97 (2).

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February 25, 2015 audio of entire RDCO Governance and Services Committee meeting - .mp3 (33.9 MB)

February 25, 2015 audio of RDCO Governance and Services Committee meeting only about Item 3.1 Regional Grant In Aid Review - .wma (9.23 MB)

February 25, 2015 audio of RDCO Governance and Services Committee meeting only about the budget - .wma (41.5 MB)

February 25, 2015 audio of RDCO Governance and Services Committee meeting only about Parks Delegate and Budget - .wma (19.5 MB)

It is too difficult to find each of the above items in the audio, so not going to break up all the audio of this meeting, its all in the three links above, but below are clips out of the audio above.

February 25, 2015 audio of RDCO Governance and Services Committee meeting only about the water systems - .wma (6.59 MB)

February 25, 2015 audio of RDCO Governance and Services Committee meeting only about not moving the hydro pole on Killiney Beach - .wma (1.32 MB)

February 25, 2015 audio of RDCO Governance and Services Committee meeting only about withdrawing from Electoral Area Fire Prevention - .wma (246 KB)

February 25, 2015 audio of RDCO Governance and Services Committee meeting only about an increase in taxes to pay for Electoral Area Planning - .wma (428 KB)

October 26, 2015 Highlights of the Regional District of Central Okanagan Regular Board Meeting

Wildfire Prevention Initiative Funding
The Regional Board has adopted a resolution supporting an application to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) for grants to support two wildfire prevention projects. The first project would involve fuel modification treatment on just over 7.5-hectares in Mill Creek Regional Park. The second fuel modification project would involve just over five hectares in Black Mountain / Sntsk‘il’ntən Regional Park. Since the inception of the funding program, the Regional District has received more than one million dollars for a variety of fuel modification projects including creation of a region-wide Community Wildfire Protection Plan and Operational Wildfire Protection Plan for Regional Parks.

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October 26, 2015 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting - .mp3 (385 MB)

October 26, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item 8.2 Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative Support For Projects - .wma (2.44 MB)

October 26, 2015 Regional District of Central Okanagan Regular Board Meeting Agenda

Item 8.2 Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative Support For Projects

*Note* Below is only a snippet, please click links above for entire content. 

Purpose:
To comply with the requirements of the UBCM Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative (SWPI) application process by providing a Board resolution when submitting the application indicating support for the proposed activities and willingness to provide overall grant management.

Executive Summary:
The Strategic wildfire Prevention Initiative is a funding program administered by UBCM that supports communities to mitigate risk from wildfire in the wildland urban interface. The current SWPI program provides 90% of funding for operational treatments.
Parks Services has submitted two applications for wildfire fuel reduction treatments in regional parks for the October 2015 intake. The Mill Creek application requests grant funding of $64,638.00 for treatment of 7.56 ha. The Black Mountain / Sntsk'il'nten application requests grant funding of $73,305.00 for treatment of 5.43 ha.

RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the Regional Board support the October 2015 UBCM Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative applications for funding of operational fuel management treatments in Mill Creek and Black Mountain I Sntsk'il'nten Regional Parks including planned activities and overall grant management for these forest fuel reduction treatments;
AND FURTHER THAT the Regional Board continues to support future RDCO applications to the UBCM Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative which include planned activities and overall grant management for both forest fuel reduction prescriptions and onsite operational fuel treatments in Regional Parks in accordance with the 2015-2019 Financial Plan.

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October 26, 2015 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting - .mp3 (385 MB)

October 26, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item 8.2 Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative Support For Projects - .wma (2.44 MB)

July 27, 2015 Highlights of the Regional District of Central Okanagan Regular Board Meeting

These were Director Items, so there are no Highlights about this.

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July 27, 2015 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting - .mp3 (147 MB)

July 27, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Director Item - Director Carson mentioning that he is still waiting for a site plan for the Sugar Loaf transfer station promised a couple meetings ago, a house with no permit on Hodges, and he has been waiting for a report on the houseboat problem, the power pole in the middle of Killiney Beach problem, and about the burned house on Pinecrest - .wma (1.28 MB)

July 27, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Director Item - Director Stack about a procedure for voting on motions - .wma (1.01 MB)

July 27, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Director Item - Director Baker and Vandalism at Okanagan Safe Harbour in Lake Country - .wma (592 KB)

July 27, 2015 Regional District of Central Okanagan Regular Board Meeting Agenda

These were Director Items, so there is no Agenda about this.

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July 27, 2015 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting - .mp3 (147 MB)

July 27, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Director Item - Director Carson mentioning that he is still waiting for a site plan for the Sugar Loaf transfer station promised a couple meetings ago, a house with no permit on Hodges, and he has been waiting for a report on the houseboat problem, the power pole in the middle of Killiney Beach problem, and about the burned house on Pinecrest - .wma (1.28 MB)

July 27, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Director Item - Director Stack about a procedure for voting on motions - .wma (1.01 MB)

July 27, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Director Item - Director Baker and Vandalism at Okanagan Safe Harbour in Lake Country - .wma (592 KB)

August 12, 2010 Regional District of Central Okanagan Governance & Services Committee Agenda

Item 5.1 Quarterly Program Measures Report.pdf

Agenda No: 5.1
Mtg Date: August 12, 2010
TO: RDCO Directors and Department Heads
FROM: Donna Adams, Accounting Analyst; Marilyn Rilkoff, Manager of Finance and Administration
DATE: July 30,2010
SUBJECT: Quarterly Program Measures Report, Year to Date June 30, 2010

*This is only a snippet of the 8 pages*

The following are some of the highlights for the year from the Quarterly Report, but are certainly not all inclusive. We do recommend that the report and each program be reviewed, particularly with respect to "Department Initiative Status Reports", the "Summary of Year to Date Results", and Project Updates for the various programs. There are too many items too be covered in this summary, and everyone's level of interest in the various programs and departments varies.

Executive Summary:

142 - Regional Parks (Page 105): Walk BC BCPRA Grant for $4,000 resulted in the successful Tracks Walking Club program in Mission Creek Regional Park. In March, UBCM contributed $379,425 for Regional Parks Operational Fuel Management Treatments 2009. NRCAN grant of $7,500 awarded for the final Operational Wildfire Protection Plan that has been received by the Regional Board. The Region Wide Community Wildfire Prevention Plan is also finalized and approved by the Regional Board. Community Adjustment Fund ~ Job Opportunity Program grant of $250,000 secured for regional park forest fuel modification work. Habitat Conservation Trust Fund application for support funding to complete sensitive ecosystem inventory of regional parks not awarded. Project is to commence with funding from RDCO. Mission Creek Greenway Scenic Canyon Trail ~ restoration received $42,500 under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program to upgrade a portion of the trail by widening, resurfacing and installing wooden stairs to reduce erosion and improve bank stabilization along a steep portion of the trail. Mission Creek Greenway Phase II Pinch Point detailed design and environmental assessment are near completion. Tender documents for the proposed tunnel are being prepared. Mission Creek Greenway Phase II Security Residence Occupancy Permit has been issued. Closure of the Mission Creek Greenway is scheduled for June 1 to approximately October 1 to accommodate the replacement of the Gordon Drive bridge. During May & June, unbudgeted staff resources were allocated to the pesticide applications for the Douglas Fir Tussock Moth organic pesticide treatment project in Trepanier Valley, Coyote Ridge and Upper Ellison areas. Hazard tree removals were completed in six Regional Parks including Mission Creek, Kalamoir, Coldham, Kopje, Glen Canyon, and Gellatly Heritage due to the Mountain Pine Beetle. NRCAN funding granted in the amount of $97,000. Titles to the Gellatly Nut Farm and Gellatly Heritage Regional Parks will remain vested in the name of RDCO. Official opening of the new playground structure at Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park occurred June 20,2010. A temporary repair has been completed to enable recreational boaters to utilize the popular launch at the Okanagan Centre Safe Harbour prior to the launch structure replacement. Western Screech Owl Stewardship Agreement has been signed by the Ministry of Environment to protect the endangered Western Screech Owl and its habitat within several Regional Parks. The EECO Centre had over 12,500 visitors. The "Hunters in the Sky: Raptors of the Okanagan" exhibit received many comments and many groups toured through the "In the Line of Fire" exhibit. The preschool story time was well attended and the school education program "Owls in the Classroom" was very successful. Spring Break camps included programs on botany and raptors, with maximum enrolment. Success was also met with the "Go Fish", "Tracks Walking" and "Take a Hike" Programs. The website had 3,030 views of the Regional Parks Guide. Fleet changes included the sale of the 1995 John Deere Gator to Dog Control and the purchase of a 2006 Mazda pickup from Dog Control. Three vehicles are scheduled for sale at auction in addition to a trailer and a beach cleaner / sand sifter.

143 - Westside Community Parks (Page 109): UBCM is providing a $2,000 grant for an educational and information kiosk at the trailhead for the Trepanier Greenway. The Regional Board supports a proposed Wildfire Protection Fuel Modification Project by the Okanagan Indian Band as the area surrounding the Westshore subdivision, including the new Westshore Estates Community Park, is considered a high priority for treatment in order to reduce potential fire threats. Meetings completed with North Westside Community Association regarding proposed recreational pier project at Killiney Beach. Preferred solution is to target swim area markers instead of pier project. Operational maintenance contract implemented for Central Okanagan West Community Parks located north and inclusive of Fintry Parks. The Statutory Right-of-Way survey for Jack Creek Linear Trail has been completed.

144 - Eastside Community Parks (Page 112): UBCM Tourism Grant funding of $4,500 targeted for implementation of a "Welcome to Joe Rich" highway sign. Aerial pesticide applications for the Tussock Moth Spray Program were completed over the upper Ellison Area. In collaboration with Ministry of Forests and Range staff, COE community parks are being monitored but not treated for Douglas Fir Tussock Moth or Spruce Budworm due to limited outbreak conditions with direct effect on RDCO parks.

Agenda - April 8, 2010.pdf

Item 2.1 RDCO Community Wildfire Protection Plan.pdf

Item 2.2 RDCO Regional Parks Operational Wildfire Protection Plan.pdf

Item 2.3 RDCO Regional Parks Tussock Moth Forest Treatment Project.pdf

Item 3.1a Correspondence - Trustees for the Gellatly Cemetery.pdf

Item 3.1b Staff Report and Recommendation - February 22 meeting.pdf

West Kelowna's desire to have ownership of three regional parks vested in their name including the Mount Boucherie and Gellatly Heritage Regional Parks and a one-half undivided interest in the Gellatly Nut Farm.

Killiney Beach Park

The North Westside Communities Association has negotiated with the Regional District of Central Okanagan to extend the dock and add finger slips for day use to help accommodate those who use the park.

The toilets in the park are expected to be changed over to a holding tank/pump out system with a company hired for maintenance.

November 12, 2009 Regional District of Central Okanagan Governance and Services Committee Agenda

Westside Parks: Proposed Killiney Beach Community Park Recreation Pier $55k.

These are photos of existing infrastructure at Killiney Beach Park and now there is a new proposal.

Is it not strange that at this same Governance and Services Committee Meeting held on November 12, 2009 that Item 4.1 Marine Mobile Water Supply.pdf was also discussed?

JAN 3, 2010 Now this is just rumour so far, but someone just told us that they were down at Killiney Beach the other day and there is a quote, "huge new dock there now".

Westside Parks: Proposed Killiney Beach Community Park Recreation Pier $55k.

Item 6.2 Outline of 2010 Budget Initiatives.pdf (page 2)

Item 6.1 Quarterly Program Measures Report.pdf (page 5)

143 - Westside Community Parks (Page 103): Terrace Mountain Fire affected the operational contract for Fintry and Killiney area parks. Additionally, the construction schedule for the new Westshore Community Park capital development has been delayed.  Killiney Beach dock extension for new boat launch pier is complete. Construction and installation of a kiosk at Fintry Provincial Park is finished. Travelling display completed by Friends of Fintry. Community Tourism Grant reporting in progress. Westshore Estates Community Park irrigation and landscaping completed; playground equipment is ordered.

The Association had two items to discuss with the Committee

1. Parks - John Leesing addressed the Committee and noted that there was a desire in the Community to create a Children's playground, which would be in the name of the Communities Association.  However, a capital contribution in the amount of $10,000.00 is requested from the Regional District.  In addition, as well as operating funds for the playground ($2,000), the community felt that $35,000 needed to be spent on Killiney Beach Park.

http://www.regionaldistrict.com/docs/boards_committees/wic/mins/2006/wic_06_03_06min.pdf

Grant in Aid
The budget amount for Westside Electoral Grants in Aid for 2006 be set at $60,000.00.
CARRIED

North Westside Parks
Representatives of the North Westside Communities Association addressed the Committee and requested consideration be given to undertaking $33,000 worth of park upgrading in Killiney Beach Park and $12,000 be set aside for the development and operating funds for a new children's playground.

A sum of $10,000 be budgeted in Parks for the development of a new children's playground in the North Westside and a further $2,000 be budgeted for operation of the playground for 2006.
CARRIED

The committee noted that of the remaining $33,000 being requested, $10,000 was already set aside for repairs to the gravel road, repairs to the boat launch, and the placing of rip-rap.

The parks Department meet with the North Westside Communities Association to discuss the 2006 work program; and further, the Parks Department work with the Association to develop a Parks Master Plan for Killiney Beach Park.
CARRIED

Newsletter
The committee was presented with a copy of the Newsletter produced by the North Westside Communities Association.  It was noted that the newsletter was possible because of a grant in aid approved by the Regional Board to enable the Association to purchase a printer.

The Regional District's communication co-ordinator be made aware of the North Westside Communities Association newsletter.
CARRIED

http://www.regionaldistrict.com/docs/boards_committees/wic/mins/2006/wic_06_03_20min.pdf

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