REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN
BOARD of DIRECTORS MEETING
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
4:00 p.m.
REGULAR AGENDA
A.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Board of Directors – May 7, 2014
(Opportunity for Introduction of Late Items)
(Opportunity for Introduction of Late Items – In Camera Agenda)
RECOMMENDATION 1
(Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)
That the Agenda of the May 7, 2014 regular meeting of the Board of Directors be
approved as presented.
B.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Board of Directors – April 16, 2014
RECOMMENDATION 2
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(Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)
That the minutes of the April 16, 2014 meeting of the Board of Directors be adopted
as circulated.
2. Public Hearing [Bylaw 2619] – April 16, 2014
RECOMMENDATION 3
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(Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)
That the minutes of the April 16, 2014 Public Hearing [Bylaw 2619] of the Board of
Directors be adopted as circulated.
C.
DELEGATIONS
Board of Directors Agenda – Regular
D.
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May 7, 2014
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Bylaw 2592 – Zoning Text Amendment [Secondary Suites]
− Staff report dated April 3, 2014
− Bylaw 2592, 2013
RECOMMENDATION 4
Page 9
(Part 26 – Special Voting – Includes Electoral Areas Only)
That Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2592, 2013 which proposes to amend the
Regional District of North Okanagan Zoning Bylaw No. 1888, 2003 to permit
secondary suites within single family dwellings on parcels in the Small Holding (S.H),
Country Residential (C.R), Non-Urban (N.U), and Large Holding (L.H) zones be
given Second Reading and be referred to a Public Hearing.
2. Greater Vernon Parks and Recreation – Restructure Bylaws
− Staff report dated April 29, 2014
RECOMMENDATION 5
Page 15
(Customized Stakeholder Vote – Includes Coldstream, Vernon and Electoral Areas
“B” and “C”)
That First, Second and Third Readings of Electoral Areas "B" and "C" Community
Parks Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2599, 2013 be rescinded.
RECOMMENDATION 6
(Customized Stakeholder Vote – Includes Coldstream, Vernon and Electoral Areas
“B” and “C”)
That First, Second and Third Readings of Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and
Culture Service Conversion and Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2602,
2013 be rescinded.
RECOMMENDATION 7
(Customized Stakeholder Vote – Includes Coldstream, Vernon and Electoral Areas
“B” and “C”)
That First, Second and Third Readings of Disposition of DCC Park Lands to City of
Vernon Bylaw No. 2604, 2013 be rescinded.
RECOMMENDATION 8
(Customized Stakeholder Vote – Includes Coldstream, Vernon and Electoral Areas
“B” and “C”)
The First, Second and Third Readings of Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and
Culture Service Development Cost Charge Amendment Bylaw No. 2605, 2013 be
rescinded.
Board of Directors Agenda – Regular
E.
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May 7, 2014
NEW BUSINESS
1. Electoral Area "B" and "C" Official Community Plan Regional Context
Statement
RECOMMENDATION 9
(Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)
That as recommended by the Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee,
the Electoral Area “B” and “C” Official Community Plan Regional Context Statement
be endorsed as consistent with the Regional Growth Strategy.
2. Bill 24 – 2014 Agricultural Land Commission Amendment Act
RECOMMENDATION 10
(Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)
That as recommended by the Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee,
staff be directed to contact the Ministry of Agriculture and the Agricultural Land
Commission with the concerns that have been raised regarding Bill 24 – 2014
Agricultural Land Commission Amendment Act, specifically the delegation of
decision-making powers to local panels and the lack of financial and political support
of the Agricultural Land Commission; and other challenges to local agriculture,
specifically the lack of Provincial support for agriculture and the ongoing impact of
meat inspection regulations on smaller producers.
3. Free Transit for Clean Air Day, June 4, 2014, during Canadian Environment
Week
− Staff report dated April 25, 2014
RECOMMENDATION 11
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(Weighted Stakeholder Vote – Excludes Electoral Area “C” and “E”)
That the Board of Directors support the provision of free North Okanagan and
University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) Connector Transit service on route
numbers 60 and 61 on National Clean Air Day, Wednesday, June 4, 2014, during
Environment Week.
RECOMMENDATION 12
(Weighted Stakeholder Vote – Excludes Electoral Area “E”)
That the Board of Directors support the provision of free North Okanagan and
University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) Connector Transit service on route
number 90 on National Clean Air Day, Wednesday, June 4, 2014, during
Environment Week.
4. Pat Duke Arena Dehumidifier Noise Abatement
RECOMMENDATION 13
(Weighted Stakeholder Vote – Includes Lumby and Electoral Areas “D” and “E”)
That as recommended by the White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory
Board of Directors Agenda – Regular
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May 7, 2014
Committee, staff proceed with the installation of a ducting modification to the
desiccant dehumidification system of the Pat Duke Arena for noise abatement
purposes, contingent upon gas inspector approval; and further,
That an additional $1,700 for the Pat Duke Arena sound abatement project be
approved in the 2014 Financial Plan, with funds to come from reserves.
5. Cherryville Community Club – Preschool Window Replacement
RECOMMENDATION 14
(Weighted Stakeholder Vote – Includes Lumby and Electoral Areas “D” and “E”)
That as recommended by the White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory
Committee, staff be directed to work with the Cherryville Community Club to identify
grant funding available to replace windows in the preschool room at the Cherryville
Community Hall.
6. 2013 Financial Statements – Regional District of North Okanagan
− 2013 Financial Statements – Regional District of North Okanagan
RECOMMENDATION 15
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(Weighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)
That as recommended by the Regional District of North Okanagan Audit Committee,
the 2013 Financial Statements be approved.
7. Sterile Insect Release Board – Nomination of Industry Representative
− Letter dated April 10, 2014
RECOMMENDATION 16
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(Weighted Stakeholder Vote – Includes Armstrong, Coldstream, Spallumcheen,
Vernon, and Electoral Areas “B” and “C”)
That the Regional District of North Okanagan support the nomination of local grower,
David Dobernigg, as an Industry Representative for Zone three (3) of the Sterile
Insect Release Board.
F.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS
G.
REPORTS
1. Standing and Select Committees
RECOMMENDATION 17
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(Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)
That the minutes of the following meetings be received for information:
− Greater Vernon Advisory Committee – Special – April 24, 2014 (unadopted)
− Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee – Regular – April 16, 2014
Board of Directors Agenda – Regular
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May 7, 2014
(unadopted)
White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee – Regular –
April 14, 2014 (unadopted)
2. External Committee Reports
3. Administrator’s Report
4. Chair’s Report
H.
IN CAMERA
RECOMMENDATION 18
(Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)
That, pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Charter, the regular meeting of the Board
of Directors convene In Camera to deal with matters deemed closed to the public in
accordance with Section 90(1)(c) and (k) of the Community Charter.
I.
REPORT FROM IN CAMERA
J.
ADJOURNMENT
BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item B.1
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN
MINUTES of a REGULAR meeting of the BOARD of DIRECTORS of the REGIONAL
DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN held in the Boardroom at the Regional District Office on
Wednesday, April 16, 2014.
Members: Director R. Fairbairn
Director S. Fowler
Director D. Dirk
Director H. Cyr
Director K. Acton
Director J. Brown
Director R. Sawatzky
Director J. Cunningham
Director C. Lord
Director M. O’Keefe
Director B. Fleming
Director M. Macnabb
Director E. Foisy
Director J. Pearase
Electoral Area “D”
City of Armstrong
District of Coldstream
City of Enderby
Village of Lumby
Township of Spallumcheen
City of Vernon
City of Vernon
City of Vernon
City of Vernon
Electoral Area “B”
Electoral Area “C”
Electoral Area “E”
Electoral Area “F”
Staff:
Acting Administrator
General Manager, Finance
General Manager, Electoral Area Administration
General Manager, Engineering
Corporate Officer / Human Resources Manager
Parks Planner
Regional Engineering Services Manager
Recycling and Disposal Facility Operations
Manager
Waste Reduction Coordinator
Temp. Sustainability Coordinator
Temp. Senior Clerk (taking minutes)
R. Smailes
D. Sewell
L. Mellott
D. McTaggart
J. Byron
K. Pinkoski
N. Kohnert
D. Danallanko
K. Morgan
L. Frank
L. Schrauwen
Also
Present:
Alt. Director J. Garlick
Councilor G. Kiss
T. Seibel
W. Pearce
Alt. Director S. Ghattas
Media and Public
Vice Chair
District of Coldstream
District of Coldstream
Chief Administrative Officer, District of Coldstream
Chief Administrative Officer, City of Vernon
Electoral Area “B”
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:10 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Board of Directors – April 16, 2014
Moved and seconded by Directors Cunningham and Acton
That the Agenda of the April 16, 2014 regular meeting of the Board of Directors be approved
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Board of Directors Minutes – Regular
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BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item B.1
April 16, 2014
with the following additions:
Regular Agenda:
– Item B. 3 – Board of Directors Minutes – Special – April 9, 2014
In Camera Agenda:
– Item B. 2 – Board of Directors Minutes – Special – April 9, 2014
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Board of Directors – April 2, 2014
Moved and seconded by Directors Acton and Cunningham
That the minutes of the April 2, 2014 meeting of the Board of Directors be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Committee of the Whole – April 2, 2014
Moved and seconded by Directors Fowler and Cyr
That the minutes of the April 2, 2014 meeting of the Committee of the Whole be adopted as
circulated.
CARRIED
Board of Directors – Special – April 9, 2014
Moved and seconded by Directors Acton and Cunningham
That the minutes of the April 9, 2014 special meeting of the Board of Directors be adopted as
circulated.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Agricultural Land Commission Application
DUKHIA, K. [File No. 12-0283-B-ALR]
No one was present to speak.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bylaw 2619 – Rezoning
BJC HOLDINGS LTD. c/o JM Wood Investments Inc. and W.E. Maddox [File No.
13-0432-B-RZ]
Moved and seconded by Directors Fleming and Pearase
That Rezoning Bylaw No. 2619, 2014 which proposes to rezone a portion of the property legally
described as Lot 1, Blk 6, Sec 14, Twp 8, ODYD, Plan 749, Except Plans H433 and H16713
and located at 6628 Pleasant Valley Road, Electoral Area “B” from Country Residential (C.R) to
Service Commercial (C.4) be given Third Reading.
CARRIED
Opposed: Director Macnabb
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May 7, 2014 - Item B.1
April 16, 2014
Agricultural Land Commission Application
DUKHIA, K. [File No. 12-0283-B-ALR]
Moved and seconded by Directors Fleming and O’Keefe
That the application of Kanwaljeet Dukhia under Section 20(3) of the Agricultural Land
Commission Act which requests permission to have a Two Family Dwelling unit for farm help on
the property legally described as Lot 2, Sections 13 and 14, Twp 8, ODYD, Plan 15173, Except
Plan 38329, located at 6255 and 6259 Rimer Road, Electoral Area “B” be authorized for
submission to the Agricultural Land Commission.
CARRIED
Multi-Material BC (MMBC) / Packaging and Printed Paper (PPP) Stewardship Program
Implementation
The Regional Engineering Services Manager provided information regarding the Multi-Material
BC (MMBC) / Packaging and Printed Paper (PPP) Stewardship Program Implementation.
Peer Review of the Master Water Plan
Moved and seconded by Directors Cunningham and Sawatzky
That a Peer Review of the 2012 Greater Vernon Water Master Water Plan not be undertaken.
CARRIED
Moved and seconded by Directors Fleming and Cunningham
That a review of the implementation strategy and schedule outlined in the 2012 Master Water
Plan be added to the Peer Review of the Duteau Creek Filtration Pilot Project; and further,
That an additional $10,000 for the project be funded from reserves.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Bylaw 2545 – Greater Vernon Water Use and Regulation
Moved and seconded by Directors Sawatzky and Lord
That Greater Vernon Water Use and Regulation Bylaw No. 2545, 2014 which proposes to
replace the following bylaws upon adoption:
− “Vernon Irrigation District Bylaw No. 305” and amendments thereto; and
− “Regional District of North Okanagan Water Restrictions Bylaw No. 2248, 2010” and
amendments thereto be given First Reading; and further,
That Greater Vernon Water Use and Regulation Bylaw No. 2545, 2014 be referred for
comments to various agencies and stakeholders prior to consideration of Second Reading.
CARRIED
Bylaw 2651 – Regional District of North Okanagan Cross Connection Control Regulation
Moved and seconded by Directors Cunningham and Fleming
That Regional District of North Okanagan Cross Connection Control Regulation Bylaw No.
2651, 2014 which proposes to replace the following bylaws upon adoption:
− "GVWU Cross Connection Control Bylaw No. 2106, 2005" and amendments thereto;
be given First Reading; and further,
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BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item B.1
April 16, 2014
That Regional District of North Okanagan Cross Connection Control Regulation Bylaw No.
2651, 2014 be referred for comments to various agencies and stakeholders including the City of
Vernon and District of Coldstream for review and comment prior to consideration of Second
Reading.
CARRIED
Outside Water Connections Adjacent to Existing City of Enderby Infrastructure within
Electoral Area "F"
Moved and seconded by Directors Pearase and Cyr
That the request from the City of Enderby to provide consent to the water connection request to
179 Old Salmon Arm Road be provided, subject to the following conditions:
Receipt of as-built drawings sealed by a professional Engineer for the existing water line
servicing 200 Old Salmon Arm Road; and
Confirmation of the following:
− that the water line is a minimum 50mm diameter and has capacity as stated in their policy;
and
− proof of requisite statutory rights-of-way over any private lands for the existing and proposed
water service connection; and
− that the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is agreeable to the water line crossing
Old Salmon Arm Road; and
− that the City of Enderby will assume responsibility for any repair and maintenance of the
water line outside of their municipal boundary.
CARRIED
Moved and seconded by Directors Pearase and Fleming
That consent be provided to the City of Enderby to amend their Outside Water Connections
East of City Limits policy so that the scope is changed from “East of City Limits” to “Adjacent to
Existing City of Enderby Infrastructure”.
CARRIED
RDNO Farm Classification – Criteria for New Farms
Moved and seconded by Directors Sawatzky and Lord
That the criteria for Regional District of North Okanagan Farm Classification as outlined in the
report dated March 13, 2014 to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee re: RDNO Farm
Classification – Criteria for New Farms, be endorsed with the following amendment:
− That the criteria for the New Farm – Supplemental Application for RDNO Farm Classification
be amended to incorporate the crop time frames used by BC Assessment.
CARRIED
2014 Transit Future Plan – British Columbia (BC) Transit
Moved and seconded by Directors Acton and Cunningham
That the March 2014 Transit Future Plan – North Okanagan, having been presented by British
Columbia (BC) Transit, be endorsed.
CARRIED
Moved and seconded by Directors Acton and Cunningham
That staff be directed to forward a letter to BC Transit requesting that they consider the inclusion
of rail and rail corridors in the March 2014 Transit Future Plan – North Okanagan.
CARRIED
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May 7, 2014 - Item B.1
April 16, 2014
Bus Shelter at Okanagan College – Letter from the District of Coldstream
Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Cunningham
That the letter dated March 25, 2014 from the District of Coldstream regarding installation of a
bus shelter near Okanagan College be received for information.
CARRIED
Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Cunningham
That, after consultation with BC Transit, staff provide options regarding installation of a bus
shelter near Okanagan College for consideration by the Board of Directors.
CARRIED
Paddlewheel Park – Pickleball
Moved and seconded by Directors Cunningham and Sawatzky
That the Regional District, where possible, work to support the request of the Vernon Pickleball
Club in locating permanent courts; and further,
That due to the current existing users in Paddlewheel Park (Boat Launch, Cruise Okanagan,
Vernon Paddling Club, Okanagan Landing Association, Commercial Fishing, etc.) and existing
recreation programming (Morning Social Tennis, Women’s Fun Competitive Tennis, Tennis
Lessons, etc.) the request to make the tennis courts multipurpose at this time, not be supported.
CARRIED
Logging License Review
Moved and seconded by Directors
That the Regional District of North Okanagan forward a letter to the Ministry of Forests, Lands
and Natural Resource Operations stating its support for area-based tenures for community
forests or woodlots and that the RDNO does not support area-based tenures for large licensees.
CARRIED
Shuswap River Watershed Sustainability Plan Endorsement
Moved and seconded by Directors Macnabb and Pearase
That the Shuswap River Watershed Sustainability Plan attached to the staff report dated March
19, 2014 be endorsed; and further,
That the Plan be referred to relevant agencies, municipalities and First Nations for final
endorsement.
CARRIED
Regional Parkland Legacy Fund
Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Cyr
That the feasibility study for the establishment of a regional parkland legacy fund be deferred
until the City of Vernon Parks Master Plan is completed.
CARRIED
REPORTS
Standing and Select Committees
Moved and seconded by Directors Cunningham and Lord
That the minutes of the following meetings be received for information:
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April 16, 2014
Electoral Area Advisory Committee – Regular – April 3, 2014 (unadopted)
Greater Vernon Advisory Committee – Regular – April 3, 2014 (unadopted)
CARRIED
IN CAMERA
Moved and Seconded by Directors Dirk and Cunningham
That, pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Charter, the regular meeting of the Board of
Directors convene In Camera to deal with matters deemed closed to the public in accordance
with Section 90(1)(e) and (k) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors adjourned to meet In Camera at 5:20 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors reconvened at 8:08 p.m.
REPORT FROM IN CAMERA
Greater Vernon Facilities Asset Transfer and Operations Agreements
That the agreement titled "Greater Vernon Recreation Facilities Asset Transfer Agreement"
dated for reference January 1, 2014 be ratified, as amended, subject to the conditions contained
within; and further,
That the agreement titled "Greater Vernon Recreation Facilities and Programming Service
Agreement (Operations)" dated for reference January 1, 2014 be ratified, as amended, subject
to the conditions contained within.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
CERTIFIED CORRECT
Vice Chair
Rick Fairbairn
Corporate Officer
Jeanne Byron
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BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item B.2
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN
MINUTES of a PUBLIC HEARING (BYLAW 2619) of the BOARD of DIRECTORS of the
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN held in the Boardroom at the Regional District
Office on Wednesday, April 16, 2014.
Members: Director R. Fairbairn
Director S. Fowler
Director D. Dirk
Director H. Cyr
Director K. Acton
Director J. Brown
Director R. Sawatzky
Director J. Cunningham
Director M. O’Keefe
Director C. Lord
Director B. Fleming
Director M. Macnabb
Director E. Foisy
Director J. Pearase
Electoral Area “D”
City of Armstrong
District of Coldstream
City of Enderby
Village of Lumby
Township of Spallumcheen
City of Vernon
City of Vernon
City of Vernon
City of Vernon
Electoral Area “B”
Electoral Area “C”
Electoral Area “E”
Electoral Area “F”
Staff:
Acting Administrator
General Manager, Finance
General Manager, Electoral Area Administration
General Manager, Engineering
Corporate Officer / Human Resources Manager
Parks Planner
Regional Engineering Services Manager
Recycling and Disposal Facility Operations
Manager
Waste Reduction Coordinator
Temp. Sustainability Coordinator
Temp. Senior Clerk (taking minutes)
R. Smailes
D. Sewell
L. Mellott
D. McTaggart
J. Byron
K. Pinkoski
N. Kohnert
D. Danallanko
K. Morgan
L. Frank
L. Schrauwen
Also
Present:
Alt. Director J. Garlick
Councilor G. Kiss
T. Seibel
W. Pearce
Media and Public
Vice Chair
District of Coldstream
District of Coldstream
Chief Administrative Officer, District of Coldstream
Chief Administrative Officer, City of Vernon
CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER
The Chair called the Public Hearing to order at 4:02 p.m.
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Public Hearing Minutes
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BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item B.2
April 16, 2014
INTRODUCTION OF BYLAW
Rezoning Bylaw No. 2619, 2014
BJC Holdings c/o JM Wood Investments Inc. and W.E. Maddox
Bylaw 2619, 2014 – Rezoning
Purpose: A bylaw to rezone lands and amend the Zoning Map attached to the Regional District
of North Okanagan Zoning Bylaw No. 1888, 2003 to change a zone designation.
The General Manager, Planning and Building introduced the bylaw and advised that no written
submissions had been received.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
The Chair asked if there were persons present who wished to speak to the bylaw. No one
present spoke to the bylaw.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
There being no one further to speak to Bylaw 2619, the Public Hearing was closed at 4:06 p.m.
CERTIFIED CORRECT
Vice Chair
Rick Fairbairn
Corporate Officer
Jeanne Byron
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BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item D.1
REGIONAL DISTRICT
of
NORTH OKANAGAN
REPORT
File No.: 12-0507-B-TA / 3060.03.03
TO:
Board of Directors
FROM:
Planning Department
DATE:
April 3, 2014
SUBJECT:
Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2592, 2013 [Secondary Suites]
RECOMMENDATION:
That Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2592, 2013 which proposes to amend the Regional District
of North Okanagan Zoning Bylaw No. 1888, 2003 to permit secondary suites within single family
dwellings on parcels in the Small Holding (S.H), Country Residential (C.R), Non-Urban (N.U), and
Large Holding (L.H) zones be given Second Reading and be referred to a Public Hearing.
BACKGROUND:
Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2592, 2013 proposes to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1888 to allow
secondary suites in single family dwellings on Rural zoned properties which are at least 1.0 ha in size.
At the Regular Meeting held on December 11, 2013, the Board of Directors gave First Reading to
Bylaw No. 2592 and resolved to refer it to various agencies for review and comment.
In considering Bylaw No. 2592 and the requirements of the Drinking Water Protection Act and
Regulation, the Directors also resolved to forward a letter to the Ministry of Health requesting that the
definition of a “water supply system” exclude two private residences served by the same water system
on a single parcel of land.
In follow-up to this resolution, a letter dated December 16, 2013 was sent to the Ministry of Health to
advise of the concerns of the Board of Directors regarding community water system requirements and
citing Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Resolution 2012 – 8102 which proposed
changes to the Drinking Water Protection Regulation to allow for one (1) well to service two (2)
residences on one property. The letter requested that the Ministry advise on the anticipated timeline
for the consideration of the changes proposed by UBCM to be implemented. To date, the Ministry of
Health has not responded to this letter, although this matter has been addressed in the comments
provided by Interior Health through the above noted referral process.
REFERRAL COMMENTS:
In response to direction provided by the Board of Directors, Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2592
was referred for comments to the Advisory Planning Commissions for all of the Electoral Areas, the
Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee, the Okanagan Basin Water Board, Ministry of Agriculture,
Agricultural Land Commission, the Regional District Building Inspection Department and Sustainability
Coordinator, and the Interior Health Authority.
Following are the comments received in response to the referral:
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BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item D.1
Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2592 [Secondary Suites]
Report to Electoral Area Advisory Committee – April 3, 2014
Page 2
1. Electoral Area Advisory Planning Commissions
Electoral Area “B” APC generally supported Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2592, 2013
Electoral Area “C” APC had the following comments:
Good alternative option for housing/owners to have a rental;
Staff time and resources a concern regarding enforcement;
Fire separation for residents of secondary suites an important issue; and
Number of residents allowed in a secondary suite/how to monitor number of residents in a
suite is a concern.
Electoral Area “D” APC supported Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2592, 2013
Electoral Area “E” APC expressed concern as Area “E” is not part of the Okanagan Water
Basin. The committee supports the Regional Health Authority Director’s letter (June 2012) to
the Ministry of Health requesting that the DWPA and DWPR exclude two private residences
served by the same water system on a single parcel of land from the definition of a “water
supply system”. The committee requests that RDNO meet with IHA to investigate alternative
options for waste disposal systems, as IHA has promised to look into this in the past. The
committee agrees that there are three acceptable options for secondary suites for all lots that
are greater than 1 ha: 1) there may be a suite in a house; or 2) upstairs in an ancillary building;
or 3) a suite may be a cabin up to 800 square feet. Note: There should be no size limit on the
ancillary building, and the same water supply and septic fields may be used.
2. Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee
Secondary suites would be a good start in helping farmers to make a living and have a viable
farming operation and that there may be a need to fine-tune the restrictions/requirements.
3. Interior Health Authority
January 6, 2014
Provided that a parcel is serviced by community sanitary sewer and community water system
this office has no issue with secondary suites. However where these services are not available
the parcel of land must be large enough to contain the necessary infrastructure (sewage
disposal system, water supply system, parking, etc.) to support a primary dwelling and a
secondary suite. Provided that the parcels in a zone are sized to contain sufficient sewerage
disposal area for the intended use into the future there should be no issues with respect to
onsite sewage disposal. The difficulty is that the sizing of disposal systems is determined partly
by the soil conditions on the subject property and soil conditions vary from property to property
so it is difficult to determine a “one size fits all” lot sizing.
Regarding water supply for dwellings with secondary suites, connection to an existing
community water system is recommended. By definition under the Drinking Water Protection
Act (DWPA) a primary dwelling serviced by an onsite water supply with a secondary suite
sharing the same water source and distribution system as the primary residence constitutes a
water supply system and as such the DWPA and Drinking Water Protection Regulation
(DWPR) would apply.
In June 2012 the Regional Health Authority Directors sent a joint letter to the Ministry of Health
to reflect support in principle for the Southern Interior Local Government’s Associations (SILGA)
resolution calling on the Ministry of Health to consider changing the Drinking Water Protection
Act and Regulation to exclude two private residences served by the same water system on a
single, indivisible parcel of land from the definition of a “water supply system”. It was
understood that SILGA’s resolution was to be advanced to the UBCM for discussion in the fall
of 2012.
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BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item D.1
Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2592 [Secondary Suites]
Report to Electoral Area Advisory Committee – April 3, 2014
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Concern with the scope of BC Health Authority’s responsibility for drinking water safety in
private homes has been a point of discussion since before enactment of the Drinking Water
Protection Act. In consideration of the explicit protection for tenants provided under the new
Health Hazard Regulation (BC Reg. 216/2011) the change proposed by SILGA would improve
the Health Authority’s ability to protect public health in British Columbia.
To date, the legislative changes expressed in the SILGA resolution have not been enacted.
Until such time that the legislation is changed, the DWPA and DWPR are applicable to the
secondary suite scenario.
As mentioned earlier IHA recommends connection to a community sanitary sewer and
community water system. However where these services are not available, and provided that
the parcel is large enough and suitable to sustain into the future the required sewerage
disposal system(s) and water supply system in compliance with the applicable legislation,
issues with respect to sewerage disposal and water supply should be minimal.
January 21, 2014
The Interior Health Authority provided supplementary information to clarify their position with
respect to the DWPA and the IHA policy on water systems serving two residences on a single
lot. IHA noted that until such time as the legislation is changed (DWPA and DWPR) IHA has
made an administrative decision (Policy HP-WQ-220) that they will not be pursuing
enforcement of the current Drinking Water Protection Legislation as it applies to water systems
serving two residences on a single lot. In summary, Policy HP-WQ-220 states that Interior
Health staff do not typically provide routine inspection or permitting services for water supply
systems that serve two single family residences on a single, indivisible parcel of land. Interior
Health staff do, however, respond to service requests and complaints associated with all small
water systems within the context of the DWPA and Public Health Act.
4. Ministry of Agriculture
No objection to Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2592.
5. Agricultural Land Commission
No objection to a secondary suite in an existing residence as this is a permitted use in the ALR.
6. Okanagan Basin Water Board
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) advised that they had recently updated the terms of
reference for their sewage infrastructure grants program. In this regard, OBWB is asking all
local governments to update their bylaws within the Okanagan Basin area (the area eligible for
our grants), to restrict accessory dwellings on lots less than one hectare that rely on on-site
sewage disposal (septic systems).
All Okanagan local governments already prohibit
subdivision less than one hectare on septic, and this change extends the concept to carriage
houses. Secondary suites are acceptable if they share the sewage disposal system of the
primary dwelling. This policy change is intended to prevent septic failure in rural areas.
No additional comments have been received as a result of the referral process.
PLANNING ANALYSIS:
In consideration of the feedback obtained through the referral process, no amendments to Zoning
Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2592 are deemed necessary at this stage and staff recommend that the
Bylaw be given Second Reading and advanced to a Public Hearing. Overall, the feedback has been
supportive of the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments.
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Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2592 [Secondary Suites)
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With respect to the comments from OBWB, Bylaw No. 2592 would be in compliance with the their
Policies and Sewerage Grant Programs as secondary suites would only be permitted as an integral
part of a single family dwelling on parcels which are at least 1 ha in size.
Water Systems Serving Two Residences on a Single Lot
The Interior Health Authority has advised that they will not be involved in routine inspections or
permitting of water systems serving two single family residences on a single parcel of land and they
will not pursue enforcement of the current Drinking Water Protection legislation as it applies to water
systems serving two residences on a single lot.
Under the DWPA, a "water supply system" means a domestic water system that serves more than
one single family residence . Many property owners assert that compliance with the DWPA
requirements is onerous for a person wanting to service two residences on one lot with water from a
single well. The concern is that under the DWPA, a person must have certain qualifications to
operate, maintain and repair a water supply system, must have a valid operating permit, must be
knowledgeable of applicable standards and requirements, must conduct water monitoring and testing
in accordance with the regulations and may be required to prepare a written emergency response and
contingency plan and/or an assessment response plan which would identify measures to address
threats to the water supply.
The administrative decision of Interior Health to implement their policy HP-WQ-220 appears to lessen
the burden on property owners who have, or intend to have, one domestic water well to service two
residences on a single property.
SUMMARY:
At the Regular Meeting held on December 11, 2013, the Board of Directors gave First Reading to
Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2592 which proposes to allow secondary suites in single family
dwellings on Rural zoned properties which are at least 1.0 hectare in size. The Bylaw was
subsequently referred to all of the Electoral Area Advisory Planning Commissions, the Regional
In
Agricultural Advisory Committee, various agencies and staff for review and comment.
consideration of the feedback received as an outcome of the referral process, staff recommend that
Bylaw No. 2592 be given Second Reading and be forwarded to a Public Hearing.
Submitted by:
Marnie Skobalski, MCIP, RPP
Planner
Endorsed by:
~IP,RPP
General Manager, Planning and Building
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May 7, 2014 - Item D.1
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN
BYLAW No. 2592
A bylaw to amend the text of Zoning Bylaw No. 1888
to allow secondary suites in single family dwellings.
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 903 [Zoning bylaws] of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C.,
1996, Chapter 323, as amended, and Regulations passed pursuant thereto, the Board of the
Regional District of North Okanagan may, by Bylaw, divide the whole or part of the Regional
District into zones, name each zone, establish boundaries for the zones and regulate uses
within those zones;
AND WHEREAS the Board has created zones, named each zone, established boundaries for
these zones and regulated uses within those zones by Bylaw No. 1888 being the “Regional
District of North Okanagan Zoning Bylaw No. 1888, 2003” and amendments thereto;
AND WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 895 [Development approval procedures] of the Local
Government Act, the Board must, by bylaw, define procedures under which an owner of land
may apply for an amendment to a Zoning Bylaw and must consider every application for an
amendment to the bylaw;
AND WHEREAS the Board has enacted the “Regional District of North Okanagan Development
Application Procedures and Administrative Fees Bylaw No. 2315, 2008 and amendments
thereto” to establish procedures to amend an Official Community Plan, a Zoning Bylaw, or a
Rural Land Use Bylaw, or to issue a Permit:
AND WHEREAS the Board is desirous to amend the Zoning Bylaw to permit secondary suites
within single family dwellings in zones that otherwise permit two family dwellings;
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of the Regional District of North Okanagan, in open meeting
assembled, enacts as follows:
A. CITATION
This Bylaw may be cited as the “Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2592, 2013”.
B. AMENDMENTS
1. Division Two of the Regional District of North Okanagan Zoning Bylaw No. 1888, 2003 is
hereby amended by adding the following definition:
“secondary suite” means a self-contained, accessory dwelling unit located within a
single family dwelling. A secondary suite has its own separate cooking, sleeping and
bathing facilities. It has direct access to outside without passing through any part of the
principal single family dwelling unit.
2. Division Four of Zoning Bylaw No. 1888 is hereby amended by adding the following as
Section 409:
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Secondary Suites
Secondary suites in the Small Holding (S.H), Country Residential (C.R), Non-Urban
(N.U) and Large Holding (L.H) zones must comply with the following:
a) Secondary suites must be located in a single family dwelling;
b) No more than one (1) secondary suite shall be permitted within a single family
dwelling;
c) No more than one (1) secondary suite shall be permitted per lot;
d) Secondary suites shall not be permitted on lots containing an ancillary single family
dwelling or a two family dwelling;
e) Secondary suites on lots within the Small Holding (S.H), Country Residential (C.R),
Non-Urban (N.U) and Large Holding (L.H) zones shall not be permitted on lots
smaller than 1 ha;
f) The maximum floor area of a secondary suite shall not exceed the lesser of 90 m2
(968 square feet) or 40% of the habitable floor area of the single family dwelling;
g) One (1) off-street parking space must be provided for each secondary suite. The
parking space may not be provided in tandem with any other parking space required
by this Bylaw;
h) Secondary suites must comply with all relevant Regional District bylaws and the
British Columbia Building Code; and
i) Secondary suites must be located in a building and on property which is a single real
estate entity. No strata titling will be permitted.
3. Division Eight of Zoning Bylaw No. 1888 is hereby amended by listing secondary suites
as a permitted use in the Small Holding (S.H), Country Residential (C.R), Non-Urban
(N.U) and Large Holding (L.H) zones subject to the provisions of Section 409 of this
bylaw.
Read a First Time
Read a Second Time
Advertised on
this
this
this
this
Public Hearing held pursuant to the provisions of
Section 890 of the Local Government Act
day of
day of
day of
day of
December, 2013
, 2014
, 2014
, 2014
this
day of
, 2014
Read a Third Time
this
day of
, 2014
Approved by Minister of Transportation and
Infrastructure
(Transportation Act s. 52(3))
this
day of
, 2014
ADOPTED
this
day of
, 2014
Chair
11
Corporate Officer
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May 7, 2014 - Item D.2
REGIONAL DISTRICT
of
NORTH OKANAGAN
REPORT
File No.: 060
TO:
Board of Directors
FROM:
Leah Mellott, General Manager, Electoral Area Administration
DATE:
April29, 2014
SUBJECT:
Greater Vernon Parks and Recreation- Restructl:lre Bylaws
RECOMMENDATION:
That First, Second and Third readings of Electoral Areas "B" and "C" Community Parks Service
Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2599, 2013 be rescinded.
That First, Second and Third readings of Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture Service
Conversion and Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2602, 2013 be rescinded.
That First, Second and Third readings of Disposition of DCC Park Lands to City of Vernon
Bylaw No. 2604, 2013 be rescinded.
The First, Second and Third readings of Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture Service
Development Cost Charge Amendment Bylaw No. 2605, 2013 be rescinded.
SUMMARY:
In fall 2013, the following four bylaws were forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for
approval:
•
Electoral Areas "B" and "C" Community Parks Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw
No.2599,2013
•
Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture Service Conversion and Service
Establishment Amendment Bylaw. No. 2602, 2013
•
Disposition of DCC Park Lands to City of Vernon Bylaw No. 2604, 2013
•
Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture Service Development Cost Charge
Amendment Bylaw No. 2605, 2013
A response was received from the Ministry on October 10, 2013 advising that they were unable
to approve the bylaws at that time without an over-arching implementation plan.
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Greater Vernon Parks and Recreation - Restructure Bylaws
Page 2
BACKGROUND I HISTORY:
Following a meeting with Minister Coralee Oakes on March 27, 2014, a Working Team
(comprised of the Vernon CAO, Goldstream CAO and RDNO GM, Electoral Area
Administration) was formed to work with Ministry staff to move the necessary bylaws forward for
the parks and recreation restructure.
The Working Team met with Ministry staff on April 22, 2014 and reviewed components of an
over-arching implementation plan, including an outline of necessary bylaws.
DISCUSSION:
Staff will be bringing forward new bylaws, and although the content of the new bylaws will be
very similar to the bylaws that are the subject of this report, the Ministry has suggested a "fresh
start" approach by rescinding the first three readings of bylaws previously forwarded to the
Ministry.
Ministry staff will be briefing the Minister during the week of May 12, 2014. Following the
briefing with the Minister, the Working Team anticipates receiving 'approval in principle' from
Ministry staff, at which time new draft bylaws will be forwarded to the Ministry for review.
It is therefore recommended that First, Second and Third readings of Bylaws 2599, 2602, 2604
and 2605 be rescinded .
Submitted by:
Approved for Inclusion:
Leah Mellott, GM, Electoral Area Administration
Rob Smailes, Acting CAO
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BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item D.2
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN
BYLAW No. 2599
A bylaw to amend the ‘Maximum Requisition’ and to add provisions for
‘Withdrawal from Service’ and ‘Regional Board Voting’ in
Electoral Areas “B” and “C” Community Parks Service Bylaw No. 1655, 2000
WHEREAS the Regional District of North Okanagan has established an “Electoral Areas “B”
and “C” Community Parks Service" cited as “Electoral Areas “B” and “C” Community Parks
Service Conversion and Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1655, 2000”;
AND WHEREAS the Regional Board wishes to amend the ‘Maximum Requisition’ and to add
provision for ‘Regional Board Voting’ with the consent of at least 2/3 of the participants in
accordance with section 802.1(b) [amendment of establishing bylaws] of the Local Government
Act
AND WHEREAS the Regional Board wishes to add provision for ‘Withdrawal from Service’ with
the consent of each participant in accordance with section 802.3(1) [special provisions
respecting service withdrawal] of the Local Government Act;
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of RDNO, in open meeting assembled, hereby ENACTS AS
FOLLOWS:
TITLE
1. This bylaw may be cited as the "Electoral Areas “B” and “C” Community Parks Service
Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2599, 2013".
AMENDMENTS
2. Introductory paragraphs are hereby added as follows:
AND WHEREAS RDNO, District of Coldstream and the City of Vernon have entered into
a Memorandum of Understanding; November 21, 2012 (a copy of which is attached as
Appendix A, but not forming part of this bylaw) concerning local and sub-regional parks
services (the “MOU”);
AND WHEREAS, further to the MOU, RDNO, District of Coldstream and the City of
Vernon have or will be entering into a service agreement concerning local and subregional parks services;
3. Section 3 (Scope of Service) is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:
(2)
4.
Care and control of all community parks in the Service Area, including but not limited
to all parks, trails, trail systems, natural areas and open spaces identified in
Appendix B attached to but not forming part of this bylaw (the “Community Parks”),
shall be the responsibility of the Service.
Section 9 (Maximum Requisition) is hereby amended by increasing the maximum amount
that may be requisitioned annually from $0.20 to $0.50 for each $1,000 of net taxable
value of land and improvements in the service area.
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PageD.2
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5.
Section 11 (Regional Board Voting) is hereby added as follows:
11.
Regional Board Voting
In relation to resolutions and bylaws respecting the administration and operation
of the service, including bylaws regulating the service, each director who
represents a participant shall be entitled to one vote.
6.
Section 12 (Withdrawal from Service) is hereby added as follows:
12.
Withdrawal from Service
In addition to the withdrawal procedures under the Local Government Act, a
participant may withdraw from the service by giving at least 18 months’ notice in
writing to the Board prior to July 1st of any given year thereby taking effect
December 31st of the following year.
Read a FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD Time
this
day of
, 2013
Approved by Inspector of Municipalities
this
day of
, 2013
Reconsidered, Finally Passed and ADOPTED
this
day of
, 2013
Consent provided by the participants
CHAIR
CORPORATE OFFICER
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BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item D.2
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN
BYLAW No. 2602
A bylaw to amend the scope of the Greater Vernon Parks,
Recreation and Culture Service Conversion and Service
Establishment Bylaw 1648 by reducing the scope of the parks
function.
WHEREAS the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Regional District of North Okanagan
(“RDNO”), by Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture Service Conversion and Service
Establishment Bylaw No. 1648, 2000, as amended (“Bylaw 1648”), created the “Greater Vernon
Parks, Recreation and Culture Service” (the “Service”);
AND WHEREAS the Board wishes to amend the scope of the Service by reducing the scope of
parks function to sub regional parks;
AND WHEREAS the Board, with the unanimous consent of the participants in the Service
wishes to amend Bylaw 1648 in accordance with section 802 1(b) of the Local Government Act;
AND WHEREAS consent has been obtained from the municipal participating areas in
accordance with Section 801.4 of the Local Government Act;
AND WHEREAS consent has been obtained from the participating electoral areas in
accordance with section 801.5 of the Local Government Act,
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of RDNO, in open meeting assembled, hereby ENACTS AS
FOLLOWS:
TITLE
1. This bylaw may be cited as the “Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture
Service Conversion and Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2602,
2013”.
EFFECTIVE DATE
2. This bylaw shall take effect on January 1, 2014 (the “Effective Date”).
AMENDMENTS
3. As of the Effective Date, Section 3 (Scope of Service) and Section 11 (Committee) of
Bylaw 1648 is hereby amended as follows:
SCOPE OF SERVICE
3. (3) delete this subsection in its entirety and insert the following:
the acquisition, operation and maintenance of sub-regional parks including but not
limited to the parks identified in Schedules 1, 1A, and 1B, attached to this bylaw.
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3. (4) delete this subsection in its entirety
11.
amend to reflect the current membership of the Greater Vernon Advisory
Committee
The Committee shall consist of three representatives appointed by the Council of the
City of Vernon, one two representatives appointed by the Council of the District of
Coldstream, and the Directors of Electoral Areas “B” and “C”. In addition, one
representative appointed by School District No. 22 shall sit on the Committee (unless the
School District declines to participate in the Committee), but that representative shall be
limited to voting only on matters relating to the property of the School District and
services or facilities funded by the School District.
Read a FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD Time
this
21
day of August , 2013
Consent provided by the Participants
this
11
day of
Sept., 2013
Approved by Inspector of Municipalities
this
day of
, 2013
Reconsidered, Finally Passed and ADOPTED
this
day of
, 2013
__________________________________
Chair
_______________________________
Corporate Officer
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BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item D.2
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN
BYLAW No. 2604
A bylaw to authorize Regional District of North Okanagan to dispose of park lands to City of Vernon
as part of the restructuring of the Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation, and Culture Service.
WHEREAS pursuant to section 304 of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C 1996, Chapter 323 and
section 27 of the Community Charter, S.B.C. 2003, Chapter 26, a regional district may, by a bylaw
adopted with the approval of the electors, dispose of park land that has vested in it under section
936(5)(a) of the Local Government Act [park land in place of development cost charges];
WHEREAS the lands described in Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of this bylaw (the
“DCC Park Lands”) are park lands acquired by Regional District of North Okanagan (“RDNO”) in
place of development cost charges;
AND WHEREAS RDNO wishes to dispose of the DCC Park Lands to City of Vernon for $1.00
and other good and valuable consideration as part of the restructuring of the Greater Vernon
Parks, Recreation and Culture Service, whereby local parks will become the responsibility of the
local government in whose jurisdiction the park is located;
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of RDNO, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS
FOLLOWS:
A. CITATION
This Bylaw may be cited as the “Disposition of DCC Park Lands to City of Vernon Bylaw
No. 2604, 2013”.
B. DISPOSITION OF THE DCC PARK LANDS
1. The Board of Directors of RDNO is hereby authorized and empowered to dispose of the
DCC Park Lands to the City of Vernon for $1.00 and other good and valuable
consideration.
2. The Chair of the Board of Directors and the Corporate officer of RDNO are authorized to
execute all documents necessary to carry out disposition of the DCC Park Lands as
authorized by this bylaw.
Read a First, Second and THIRD Time
this
21
day of
August , 2013
An alternative approval process in relation to this bylaw was provided in accordance with the
requirements of sections 84 and 86 of the Community Charter and the elector response was
certified as not having exceeded 10% of the electors of Designated Area No. 1, (City of Vernon,
District of Coldstream and Electoral Areas “B” and “C” of the RDNO:
Number of Signatures on the Counter Petition
ADOPTED
Percentage of Electors
this
Chair
day of
Corporate Officer
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, 2013
BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item D.2
Schedule “A”
Disposition of DCC Park Lands to City of Vernon Bylaw No. 2604, 2013
The “DCC Park Lands” are as follows:
Description
Legal Description
PID
Lot Adjacent to Becker Alexis Park Drive
Park
Lot Adjacent to Becker
Park
Lot 11, Plan
KAP48983, DL 72
Lot 2, Sec 3, TWP 8,
Plan KAP48427
018-085-181
3
Predator Ridge
027-304-582
4
Lakefront
Bay
5
Along Vernon Creek
Fulton Road
6
Along Vernon Creek
7
Along Vernon Creek
Okanagan Landing
Road
Fulton Road
8
Along Vernon Creek
9
Mt. Grady Road
Okanagan Landing
Road
996 Mt. Ida Drive
10
Lot 4 – KAP 58651
Grant Road
11
Lot 1 – KAP 58651
Cummins Road
Lot 2, Sec 3, TWP 13,
Plan KAP85324
Lot 118, Plan
KAP84737, DL298,
LDist 41
Lot 31, Plan
KAP54184, DL62,
Lot B, Plan KAP92602,
DL66
Lot 40, Plan 49747,
DL62
Lot 1, Plan KAP78492,
DL 62 & 66
Lot 14, Sec 26, TWP 9,
Plan KAP84287
Lot 4 , Sec 30, TWP 9,
Plan KAP58651, DL62
Lot 1, Sec 30, TWP 9,
Plan KAP58651, DL62
1
2
Civic Address
Falcon Point Way
Adventure 9010 Tronson Road
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017-980-551
027-235-807
023-022-183
028-022-183
018-740-475
026-338-513
027-125-475
023-690-089
023-690-054
BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item D.2
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN
BYLAW No. 2605
A bylaw to amend Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture Service
Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 2279, 2007 to reduce the Development
Cost Charge fees for providing and improving park land within the Greater
Vernon Parks and Recreation District Designation Area 1
WHEREAS Section 933 [Development cost charges generally] of the Local Government Act,
authorizes the Board of the Regional District of North Okanagan, by Bylaw, to impose development
cost charges for the purpose of providing funds to assist the District to pay the capital cost of
providing and improving park land, in order to serve directly or indirectly, the development for which
the charges are imposed;
AND WHEREAS by Bylaw No. 1648, being the Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture
Service Conversion and Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1648, 2000, the District was authorized
to exercise the powers of Section 933 in the member municipalities for the purposes of the Parks
and Recreation function;
AND WHEREAS by Bylaw No. 2279, the Board imposed development costs charges for the
purpose of providing and improving park land in the Greater Vernon Parks and Recreation District
Designation Area 1 (the “Development Area”);
AND WHEREAS the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream and Regional District of North
Okanagan are desirous of decreasing the Development Cost Charges imposed by Bylaw No.
2279;
AND WHEREAS the Board has deemed the charges imposed by this Bylaw are related to capital
costs attributable to sub regional parks projects included in the Financial Plan for the District;
AND WHEREAS the Board has taken into consideration the matters set out in section 934(4) of
the Local Government Act and, in the opinion of the Board, the charges imposed by this Bylaw are
consistent and compatible with the matters in section 934(4)(a) through (d) and, in relation to the
following matters in section 934(4)(e), the charges:
(i)
are not excessive in relation to the capital cost of prevailing standards of service in
the Development Area;
(ii)
will not deter development in the Development Area;
(iii)
will not discourage the construction of reasonably priced housing or the provision of
reasonably priced serviced land in the Development Area, or
(iv)
will not discourage development designed to result in a low environmental impact in the
Development Area.
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of the Regional District of North Okanagan, in open meeting
assembled, hereby ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
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May 7, 2014 - Item D.2
Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture Service
Development Cost Charge Amendment Bylaw No. 2605, 2013
Page 2
CITATION
1.
This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and
Culture Service Development Cost Charge Amendment Bylaw No. 2605, 2013”.
EFFECTIVE DATE
2.
This bylaw shall take effect on January 1, 2014 (the Effective Date).
AMENDMENTS
3.
As of the Effective Date, Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture Service
Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 2279, 2007 is hereby amended:
4.
a. In the purpose of the bylaw by Inserting the word “Sub Regional” in front of the word
“parkland”.
b. In Section 2 by adding the following Definition:
“Sub Regional Park” means those parks located within the boundaries of the City of
Vernon, the District of Coldstream, Electoral Area “B” or “Electoral Area “C” of the
Regional District of North Okanagan that in general have a greater significance to users
residing within the Greater Vernon area as opposed to local parks, which in general
have a greater significance to users residing within the local government jurisdiction in
which they are located. Sub Regional Parks regularly draw visitors from the Greater
Vernon area. People may visit these parks due to the natural features or the facilities
and programs offered.
c. In Attachment “A” by replacing “Calculation of Development Cost Charges Applicable to
Categories of Development (for Providing and Improving Park Land)” with “Calculation
of Development Cost Charges Applicable to Categories of Development (for Providing
and Improving Sub-Regional Parkland)”
d. In Attachment “A”, Section 1 – Subdivision – Single Family by deleting $3,644.00 and
replacing it with $1,458.00.
e. In Attachment “A”, Section 2 – Building Permit – Single Family by deleting $3,664 and
replacing it $1,458.00.
f.
In Attachment “A”, Section 3 – Building Permit – Multi Family by deleting $3,664 and
replacing it with $1,458.00.
g. In Attachment “A”, Section 4 – Building Permit – Strata Development by deleting
$5,663.00 and replacing it with $2,253.00.
h. In Attachment “A”, Section 5 – Building Permit – Congregate Care Facility / Rest Home
by deleting $3,664.00 and replacing it with $1,458.00.
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May 7, 2014 - Item D.2
Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture Service
Development Cost Charge Amendment Bylaw No. 2605, 2013
i.
Page 3
In Attachment “A”, Section 6 – Tourist Commercial by deleting $3,664.00 and replacing
it with $1,458.00.
Read a First, Second and THIRD Time
this
Approved by the Inspector of Municipalities
this
day of
, 2013.
ADOPTED
this
day of
, 2013.
21st
Chair
day of
August
Corporate Officer
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May 7, 2014 - Item E.3
REGIONAL DISTRICT
of
NORTH OKANAGAN
REPORT
File No.: 8500.05
TO:
Board of Directors
FROM:
Engineering
DATE:
April 25, 2014
SUBJECT:
Free Transit for Clean Air Day during Canadian Environment Week
(June 4, 2014)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors supports the prov1s1on of free North Okanagan and UBCO
Connector Transit service on route numbers 60, 61 and 90 on National Clean Air Day,
Wednesday June 4, 2014, during Environment Week.
DISCUSSION:
Municipal and RDNO staff are working together to promote activities during Environment Week.
"Clean Air Day" has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, 2014 and will include a breakfast
for commuters at the new downtown Vernon terminus beside Cenotaph Park. To complement
this, and to encourage transit ridership, transit service providers are requested to offer all
customers a free transit day. This will not include Handy Dart services.
Staff note that the RDNO has approved free transit in previous years to promote "Clean Air Day"
during Environment Week.
FINANCIAL/BUDGETARY CONSIDERATIONS:
It is estimated that the loss of revenue would be less than $250.00.
Submitted b'/";, /
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Nicole Kohnert, P.Eng.
Manager of Regional Engineering Services
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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013
CONTENTS
Management's Statement of Responsibility
1
Independent Auditors' Report
2
Financial Statements
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
3
Consolidated Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus
4
Consolidated Statement of Change in Net Debt
5
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
6
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
7 - 22
Schedule A - Long Term Debt
23
Schedule B - Tangible Capital Assets
24
Schedule C - Segment Disclosures
25 - 26
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MANAGEMENT'S STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
These consolidated financial statements and accompanying schedules of the Regional District of North Okanagan are the
responsibility of management and have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for local
governments as established by the Public Sector Accounting Board of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada.
Management is responsible for implementing and maintaining a system of internal controls that are designed to provide
reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded, transactions are properly authorized and recorded, and reliable financial
information is available on a timely basis for preparation of the consolidated financial statements. These systems are regularly
monitored and evaluated by management.
These consolidated financial statements have been audited by Rossworn Henderson Chartered Accountants, independent
external auditors appointed by the Regional District. The following Auditors' Report describes their responsibilities, scope of
examination, and opinion on the Regional District's consolidated financial statements. The external auditors have full access to
the Board of Directors.
David Sewell, CPA, CMA
General Manager of Finance
Administrator (Acting)
1
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at December 31
2013
2012
FINANCIAL ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable (Note 2)
Loan receivable (Note 3)
Accrued interest receivable
Debt recoverable from municipalities (Schedule A)
Debt reserve fund - Municipal Finance Authority (Note 4)
Portfolio investments (Note 5)
$
1,678,410
10,433,450
10,246,426
330,875
38,247,220
2,192,019
53,249,828
$
15,062,049
9,375,006
10,630,601
332,995
39,590,204
2,290,174
44,046,799
116,378,228
121,327,828
7,176,512
984,655
2,192,019
710,271
1,373,374
8,175,529
104,038,602
8,404,762
11,462,967
1,047,043
2,290,174
696,288
1,293,468
7,628,081
110,432,415
10,461,890
133,055,724
145,312,326
(16,677,496)
(23,984,498)
179,591,198
22,036
196,481
174,881,824
21,344
66,293
179,809,715
174,969,461
$ 163,132,219
$ 150,984,963
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 6)
Accrued interest payable
Debt reserve fund - Municipal Finance Authority (Note 4)
Refundable deposits and other liabilities (Note 7)
Deferred revenue (Note 8)
Landfill closure and post-closure obligation (Note 9)
Long term debt (Note 10, Schedule A)
Restricted revenues (Note 11)
NET DEBT
NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS
Tangible capital assets (Note 12, Schedule B)
Inventories
Prepaid expenses
ACCUMULATED SURPLUS (Note 13)
Contractual Obligations and Contingent Liabilities (Note 14, 15)
David Sewell, CMA
General Manager of Finance
See accompanying notes and schedules to the consolidated financial statements
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND ACCUMULATED SURPLUS
For the years ended December 31
(Note 19)
2013
2012
Budget
Actual
Actual
REVENUES (Schedule C)
Tax revenue (Note 16)
Government transfers (Note 17)
Sale of services
Interest
Developer contributions
Other revenue (Note 18)
$
19,999,077
844,624
27,471,816
43,594
9,475,000
5,687,377
$
19,850,961
563,897
27,166,803
2,480,038
2,992,386
3,609,539
$
19,733,198
1,085,168
26,033,034
1,660,428
2,179,648
2,717,279
63,521,488
56,663,624
53,408,755
1,533,799
2,356,359
16,812,821
841,884
7,050,393
350,403
592,050
16,811,816
2,130,446
1,076,652
1,940,145
16,212,169
716,994
5,966,045
328,881
488,213
15,834,655
1,952,614
920,848
2,087,819
15,990,895
581,204
5,566,807
314,112
472,246
16,028,361
2,263,471
48,479,971
44,516,368
44,225,763
15,041,517
12,147,256
9,182,992
150,984,963
150,984,963
141,801,971
$ 166,026,480
$ 163,132,219
$ 150,984,963
EXPENSES (Schedule C)
General government services
Development services
Parks, recreation and culture
Transportation and transit services
Environmental services
Health, social services, and housing
Sewer and septage services
Water services
Protective services
Net Surplus for the Year
Accumulated Surplus, Beginning of Year
Accumulated Surplus, End of Year
See accompanying notes and schedules to the consolidated financial statements
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGE IN NET DEBT
For the years ended December 31
Net Surplus for the Year
$
Amortization of tangible capital assets
Acquisition of tangible capital assets
Proceeds on disposal of tangible capital assets
Loss on disposal and write-down of tangible capital assets
Change in inventories and prepaid expenses
(Note 19)
2013
2012
Budget
Actual
Actual
15,041,517
$
12,147,256
$
9,182,992
5,075,750
(27,015,814)
-
5,075,750
(10,180,682)
2,032
393,526
(130,880)
4,912,556
(11,112,354)
33,049
16,518
105,346
(Increase) Decrease in Net Debt
(6,898,547)
7,307,002
3,138,107
Net Debt, Beginning of Year
(23,984,498)
(23,984,498)
(27,122,605)
$ (30,883,045)
$ (16,677,496)
$ (23,984,498)
Net Debt, End of Year
See accompanying notes and schedules to the consolidated financial statements
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the years ended December 31
2013
2012
OPERATING
Net Surplus for the Year
$
12,147,256
$
9,182,992
Non-cash items:
Amortization
Loss on disposal and write-down of tangible capital assets
Landfill closure and post-closure
Actuarial addition to sinking fund
5,075,750
393,526
547,448
(1,679,154)
4,912,556
16,518
379,920
(951,528)
Change in non-cash working capital:
Accounts receivable
Prepaid expenses and inventories
Accounts payable
Loans receivable
Accrued debt interest
Deferred revenue
Refundable deposits and other liabilities
Restricted revenues
(1,058,445)
(130,880)
(4,286,455)
384,175
(60,267)
79,906
13,983
(2,057,128)
(2,793,487)
105,346
2,564,862
369,399
82,634
157,232
70,953
(1,649,352)
9,369,715
12,448,045
(10,180,682)
2,032
(11,112,354)
33,049
(10,178,650)
(11,079,305)
(9,203,030)
11,754,900
(3,371,674)
-
(3,374,310)
(25,904)
(3,371,674)
(3,400,214)
(13,383,639)
9,723,426
15,062,049
5,338,623
CAPITAL
Acquisition of tangible capital assets
Proceeds from disposal of tangible capital assets
INVESTING
Decrease (increase) in portfolio investments
FINANCING
Repayment of long term debt
Repayment of temporary debt
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year
$
1,678,410
$
15,062,049
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Interest paid
$
(3,716,782) $
Interest received
$
993,834
$
(3,860,660)
854,012
Note: interest income recognized includes an actuarial addition to the sinking fund as noted above, plus interest accrued but
not received. Interest paid differs from interest expense recognized due to interest accrued but not paid.
See accompanying notes and schedules to the consolidated financial statements
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended December 31, 2013
The Regional District of North Okanagan ("the Regional District") was incorporated as a regional district in 1965 under the
Municipal Act (replaced by the Local Government Act) of British Columbia. Regional districts have three basic roles: they
provide a political and administrative framework for region-wide services and for inter-municipal or sub-regional services, and
act as the local government for electoral areas. The Board of Directors is composed of appointees from each member
municipality and a director elected from each electoral area. Municipal directors serve until council decides to change the
appointment. Directors from electoral areas serve for a three-year term. The number of directors and the number of votes
each may cast is based upon the population of the municipality.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with Canadian generally
accepted accounting principles for local governments as recommended by the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) of the
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada.
Basis of Consolidation
These consolidated financial statements reflect the combined assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and changes in fund
balances of all funds of the Regional District. All interfund balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Basis of Accounting
The Regional District follows the accrual method of accounting for revenues and expenses. Revenues are normally
recognized in the year in which they are earned and measurable. Expenses are recognized as they are incurred and
measurable as a result of the receipt of goods and services and/or the creation of a legal obligation to pay.
Measurement Uncertainty
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts in the financial statements and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Significant estimates in these financial
statements include the determination of the useful lives of tangible capital assets, valuation of the landfill closure and postclosure obligation, and assessment of legal claims. For common financial statement items, such as accounts payable and
allowances for doubtful accounts, measurement uncertainty is inherent but not assessable. These estimates and
assumptions are based on management's judgment and the best information available at the time of preparation and may
differ significantly from actual results. Estimates are reviewed annually to reflect new information as it becomes available.
Segment Disclosures
A segment is defined as a distinguishable activity or group of activities of a government for which it is appropriate to
separately report financial information. For each reported segment, revenues and expenses are recorded that are either
directly attributable to the segment or are allocated to the segment on a reasonable, consistent basis. The accounting
policies used for these segments are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the consolidated financial
statements as described in note 1. The Regional District has provided definitions of the segments in note 20 as well as
presented financial information in segmented format for the current and prior year in Schedule C.
Budget Figures
The budget figures presented are compiled from the current five-year financial plan bylaw in effect. Certain amounts have
been reallocated to conform with PSAB presentation requirements where required (see note 19). Budget figures are not
subjected to the same auditing procedures as actual figures, and are presented for information purposes only. Subsequent
amendments to the budget bylaw are not reflected in the budget figures.
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN - 7
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended December 31, 2013
1. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Financial Instruments
The Regional District's financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, loan receivable, debt
recoverable from municipalities, portfolio investments, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and long term debt. The
carrying value of these financial instruments approximates their fair values, unless otherwise noted.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that the Regional District will incur financial losses if a debtor fails to make payments when due. The
Regional District is exposed to credit risk on its loan receivable, debt recoverable from municipalities, and accounts
receivable. Risk in respect of the loan receivable and debt recoverable from municipalities is managed primarily by the
policies put in place by the MFA. The maximum exposure to credit risk in respect of accounts receivable is limited to the
carrying amount of trade and other receivables as disclosed in note 2, which is managed by credit policies such as
limiting the amount of credit extended and obtaining security deposits where appropriate.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Regional District will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with its
accounts payable and long term debt. The Regional District manages this risk by holding a sufficient amount of funds in
highly liquid investments, maintaining a credit facility with its primary banking institution, closely monitoring cash flows,
and staggering the maturity dates of non-redeemable investments.
Market Risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of financial assets or liabilities will fluctuate because of
changes in market prices. Market risk is composed of currency risk, interest rate risk, and other price risk.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the Regional District's debt servicing costs and the value of certain investments will
fluctuate due to changes in interest rates. In respect of debt servicing costs, the risk is minimal as all of the Regional
District's long term debt is fixed rate, and is usually refinanced every ten years as that is when most of the underlying
debentures issued by the MFA mature. Investments subject to interest rate risk include principal protected notes and
government bonds as disclosed in note 5. The amount of risk is minimal due to the relatively small amount invested.
Currency Risk
Currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of financial assets or liabilities will fluctuate due to
changes in foreign exchange rates. The Regional District is not exposed to any currency risk, and does not hold any
financial instruments in a foreign currency as at the year end.
Other Price Risk
Other price risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of the Regional District's investments will fluctuate
due to changes in market prices other than those arising from interest rate risk or currency risk. Investments subject
to other price risk include principal protected notes and government bonds as disclosed in note 5. The amount of risk
is minimal due to the nature of the instruments and the relatively small amount invested.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended December 31, 2013
1. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily
convertible to known amounts of cash and subject to insignificant risk of change in value. Short-term investments have a
maturity of 90 days or less and their carrying value approximates fair value.
Portfolio Investments
Portfolio investments include an internally managed portfolio consisting of guaranteed investment certificates, and an
externally managed portfolio consisting of guaranteed investment certificates, principal protected notes, and government
bonds, all with a maturity of one year or more at the date of acquisition. These investments are carried at amortized cost.
Refundable Deposits
Refundable deposits consists of the refundable portion of development permits and building permits, performance security
deposits, and waterworks guarantees and securities. These deposits are recorded as a liability when received and will be
refunded in the fiscal year in which the service contract expires or the performance obligations have been met. If a security
deposit is drawn upon, it is recognized as revenue in the fiscal year in which the services are performed or the expenses are
incurred.
Landfill Closure and Post-Closure Obligation
The estimated costs to close and monitor solid waste landfill sites are based on estimated future expenses in current dollars,
adjusted for estimated inflation, and are charged to operations as the landfill site's capacity is used. The change in liability is
recorded as an operational expense. These estimates are reviewed and adjusted annually.
Employee Future Benefits
The Regional District and its employees participate in the Municipal Pension Plan, a multi-employer defined benefit pension
plan. Payments to the plan are expensed when paid. The Regional District also provides accumulated sick leave as a postemployment benefit. The liability for the sick leave benefit is accrued as earned and the obligation is updated annually to
reflect current wage costs.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recorded in the period in which the transactions or events that gave rise to the revenue occurred, provided that
reasonable estimates of the amounts can be made. Amounts received in advance of services rendered or obligations fulfilled
are recorded as deferred revenue until the services have been provided or the obligation that led to the collection of funds
has been discharged.
Tax Revenue
Tax revenue is the compulsory payment of financial resources to a government in a non-exchange transaction. Each
municipality and electoral area within the Regional District is requisitioned for its portion of each service participated in.
These funds are then levied by the municipalities and the province (on behalf of electoral areas) to individual taxpayers and
provided to the Regional District by August 1 of each year. Tax revenue is recognized in the year levied, provided that the
effective date of the tax has passed and the related bylaws have been approved by the Board.
Government Transfers
Government transfers are the transfer of monetary assets or tangible capital assets from senior levels of government that are
not the result of an exchange transaction, not expected to be repaid in the future, and not expected to generate a financial
return to the transferor.
Transfers without eligibility criteria or stipulations are recognized as revenue when the transfer is authorized.
Transfers with eligibility criteria but no stipulations are recognized as revenue when the transfer is authorized and all
eligibility criteria are met.
Transfers with or without eligibility criteria but with stipulations are recognized as revenue when the transfer is authorized
and all eligibility criteria are met, except to the extent that the transfer gives rise to an obligation.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended December 31, 2013
1. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Non-Financial Assets
Non-financial assets are held for use in the provision of services and are not normally available to discharge liabilities. They
have useful lives extending beyond the current year and are not intended for sale in the ordinary course of operations. The
change in non-financial assets during the year, together with the net surplus (deficit) for the year, provides the consolidated
change in net debt for the year.
Tangible Capital Assets
Tangible capital assets, including assets held under capital lease, are recorded at cost in the period in which they are
acquired or constructed. Cost includes all amounts that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction, development,
or improvement of the asset. Costs of repairs and maintenance are charged to operations, and expenses that improve or
extend the useful life of an existing asset are capitalized.
Contributed Assets
Contributed or donated assets are capitalized and recorded at their estimated fair value upon acquisition, with a
corresponding entry to revenue in the period received.
Assets Under Capital Lease
Leases which transfer substantially all of the benefits and risks incidental to ownership of property are recorded as capital
leases. All others are accounted for as operating leases and charged to expense as incurred.
Assets Under Construction
Assets under construction are projects that are currently under planning, development or construction that will result in a
tangible capital asset at a future date. These costs are not amortized until the asset is available and ready for productive
use. Interest incurred on borrowed funds used during construction is not capitalized.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets, such as software, right-of-ways, licences of occupation, works of art, and cultural or historical assets
are not recorded in these financial statements.
Amortization
One-half of the annual amortization expense is charged to operations in the year of acquisition and in the year of
disposal. Land used for the operation of solid waste landfills is amortized over the life of the landfill, and the annual
amortization expense is based on the capacity used during the year. The cost of tangible capital assets is amortized on a
straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives as follows:
Land
Land improvements
Buildings
Furniture and equipment
Vehicles
Light and medium duty
Heavy duty
Fire trucks
Computer equipment
Leasehold improvements
Infrastructure
Water infrastructure
Sewer & septage
Solid waste infrastructure
Not amortized*
15 to 20 years
20 to 50 years
5 to 15 years
7 years
10 years
15 years
5 to 10 years
50 years or life of lease
12 to 50 years
30 to 50 years
25 years or life of landfill
*Except land used for solid waste landfills.
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN - 10
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended December 31, 2013
1. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Tax Revenue
In February 2010, PSAB released the standard PS3510 Tax Revenue. This standard applies to all local governments for
fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2012. The new standard provides principles for the recognition, measurement,
and disclosure of tax revenue. This standard has been adopted for the fiscal period beginning January 1, 2013.
Government Transfers
In December 2010, PSAB released the standard PS3410 Government Transfers. This standard applies to all local
governments for fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2012. The new standard replaces the existing standard that
was issued prior to the adoption of full accrual accounting. This standard has been adopted for the fiscal period beginning
January 1, 2013.
Liability for Contaminated Sites
In March 2010, PSAB released the standard PS3260 Liability for Contaminated Sites. This standard applies to all local
governments for fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2014. The new standard requires that a liability be recorded
when the reporting government owns or accepts responsibility for remediation and mitigation of a site where
contamination exceeds an environmental standard. The effect of this accounting standard on the financial statements has
not yet been determined.
Financial Instruments
In March 2011, PSAB released the standard PS3450 Financial Instruments. This standard applies to all local
governments for fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2015. This standard applies to all types of financial
instruments. The new standard requires that equity and derivative instruments be measured at fair value, with changes in
value recorded on a statement of remeasurement gains and losses. The standard gives the option of cost/amortized cost
or fair value for the remaining instruments. This standard has been adopted for the fiscal period beginning January 1,
2013.
Foreign Currency Translation
In March 2011, PSAB released the standard PS2601 Foreign Currency Translation. This standard applies to all local
governments for fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2015. The new standard requires that exchange rates be
adjusted to the rate in effect at the financial statement date for monetary assets and liabilities and non-monetary items
recorded at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses are recorded on a statement of remeasurement gains and losses.
Gains and losses on long-term monetary assets and liabilities are amortized over the remaining term. This standard has
been adopted for the fiscal period beginning January 1, 2013.
Portfolio Investments
In March 2012, PSAB released the standard PS3041 Portfolio Investments. This standard applies to all local
governments and must be adopted when sections PS1201, PS2601, and PS3450 are adopted. The new standard
requires that temporary investments and pooled investments both be accounted for in the same manner as portfolio
investments. This standard replaces PS3030 Temporary Investments and PS3040 Portfolio Investments. This standard
has been adopted for the fiscal period beginning January 1, 2013.
Financial Statement Presentation
In June 2011, PSAB released the standard PS1201 Financial Statement Presentation. This standard applies to all local
governments and must be adopted when sections PS2601, PS3041, and PS3450 are adopted. The new standard
requires that any unrealized gains or losses on financial instruments recorded at fair value or monetary assets or
liabilities translated from a foreign currency be reported on a statement of remeasurement gains and losses. This
standard has been adopted for the fiscal period beginning January 1, 2013.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended December 31, 2013
2. Accounts Receivable
2013
Government of Canada
Province of British Columbia
Local governments
Trade and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
2012
$
557,476
29,006
7,226,256
2,620,712
$
823,357
115,279
6,948,606
1,487,764
$
10,433,450
$
9,375,006
3. Loan Receivable
In April 2011, the Okanagan Regional Library ("ORL") borrowed $11 million through the Regional District towards
construction of its library facility in Vernon, BC, which was completed in May 2012. Pursuant to the loan agreement, the
Regional District is reimbursed by the ORL for all principal and interest payments made to the MFA in respect of the
borrowing. The repayment terms are the same as member municipalities follow when borrowing funds from the MFA through
the Regional District. The loan is secured by a first charge on the library facility located at 2808 - 30th Avenue in the City of
Vernon, British Columbia. The term of the loan is 20 years and the interest rate is 4.20%. Principal is paid annually and
interest is paid twice annually.
2013
2012
Original balance
Sinking fund
$
11,000,000
(753,574)
$
11,000,000
(369,399)
$
10,246,426
$
10,630,601
4. Debt Reserve Fund - Municipal Finance Authority
The Regional District is required to issue its debt instruments through the Municipal Finance Authority ("MFA"). As a
condition of borrowing, 1% of the gross debenture proceeds are withheld by the MFA as a debt reserve fund. The debt
reserve fund is invested by the MFA and interest earned and expenses incurred are reported annually to the Regional
District. If at any time the MFA does not have sufficient funds to meet payments or sinking fund contributions due on its
obligations, the payments will be made from the debt reserve fund. Details of cash deposits held in the debt reserve fund are
as follows:
2013
Debt Reserve Fund - Cash Deposits
Regional District
Member Municipalities
2012
$
1,261,370
930,649
$
1,411,840
878,334
$
2,192,019
$
2,290,174
The Regional District is also required to execute a demand note for each borrowing, in the amount of one-half of the average
annual principal and interest due, less the amount held back for the debt reserve fund. The demand notes payable to the
MFA are only callable in the event that a local government defaults on its loan obligation. As there has never been a default
in the history of the MFA, it is unlikely that the demand notes will be called; therefore, the contingent liability has not been
recorded in the financial statements. Details of demand notes are as follows:
2013
Demand Notes
Regional District
Member Municipalities
2012
$
2,753,462
1,943,288
$
3,117,708
1,941,701
$
4,696,750
$
5,059,409
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended December 31, 2013
5. Portfolio Investments
The Regional District's investments include redeemable and non-redeemable Guaranteed Investment Certificates and
Principal Protected Notes issued by chartered banks, bonds guaranteed by Canada or a province, and pooled investment
funds of the Municipal Finance Authority.
Guaranteed investment certificates earn interest between 1.30% and 3.00% and have maturity dates ranging from August
2014 to November 2017.
Fixed income securities guaranteed by the Government of Canada or a province earn interest between 3.15% and 4.80%
and have maturity dates ranging from December 2017 to June 2022.
2013
Amortized
Cost
Money market fund
Guaranteed investment certificates
Principal protected notes
Government bonds
2012
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
$
665,605
49,847,824
1,775,000
961,399
$
665,605
49,847,824
1,707,033
946,056
$
193,979
39,744,048
1,775,000
2,333,772
$
193,979
39,744,048
1,787,121
2,363,676
$
53,249,828
$
53,166,518
$
44,046,799
$
44,088,824
These investments also include performance security deposits of $410,551 ($400,489 in 2012) made in accordance with
specific terms of various operating contracts, and the BC Festival of the Arts statutory reserve of $99,215 ($97,575 in 2012),
which are both held and invested in the course of normal operations.
The Regional District also holds the Edna Oram Trust in the amount of $4,405 ($4,332 in 2012), which is administered by
agreement for certain beneficiaries. In accordance with PSAB recommendations for financial statement presentation for local
governments, this trust fund is not included in the financial statements.
6. Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
2013
Trade payables
Wages and benefits
Banked time
Vacation
Sick leave
Holdbacks
Accrued interest
Local governments
Province of British Columbia
Government of Canada
2012
$
3,436,262
34,337
66,382
352,266
704,690
120,166
1,629,572
785,671
47,166
$
3,446,968
33,506
45,279
368,429
605,721
372,344
8,541
6,523,528
58,651
$
7,176,512
$
11,462,967
Employee Future Benefits
The Regional District provides sick leave to employees that accumulates at the rate of 0.069 hours per regular hour worked,
to a maximum of 1,050 hours. Sick leave can be used for paid time off for illness of the employee or a dependent, at the
employee's normal pay rate. Except in the case of dismissal for just cause, employees are paid for one-half of the
accumulated sick leave upon leaving employment with the Regional District. The full amount of accumulated hours at current
wage rates is accrued as a liability. Benefits are paid from operating revenue as they come due as the sick leave benefit is
unfunded.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended December 31, 2013
7. Refundable Deposits
Refundable deposits consists primarily of the refundable portion of development permits and building permits, performance
security deposits, and waterworks guarantees and securities. In addition to refundable deposits, the Regional District holds
irrevocable letters of credit and performance bonds in the aggregate amount of $12,420,989 received from developers to
ensure the performance of capital works to be undertaken. This amount is not reflected in the financial statements.
2013
Development and building permits
Recreation deposits and prepayments
Solid waste performance security
Septage facility security
Waterworks securities and guarantees
2012
$
287,700
12,020
110,494
2,540
297,517
$
284,679
11,120
99,406
1,025
300,058
$
710,271
$
696,288
8. Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue consists primarily of building inspection surcharges, various fees charged for water system capital
improvements, and grants received from government and non-government sources. Building inspection surcharges are
refundable to the applicant if all conditions of the building permit are completed within 24 months of issuance. After this time,
the surcharge is recognized as revenue. Various fees are charged in respect of water system capital improvements, which
are deferred when received and recognized when the capital works have been constructed. Multi-year grants are pro-rated
and deferred, and a portion is recognized each year. Conditional grants are deferred when received and recognized as the
ongoing stipulations of the agreement are met. Unconditional grants are recognized when received.
2013
Grants
Building inspection surcharge
Prepaid recreation services
Prepaid solid waste tipping fees
Prepaid dog licences
Future capital works
Other
2012
$
125,712
61,494
255,306
5,821
9,710
915,202
129
$
64,702
38,650
288,706
6,887
12,087
873,065
9,371
$
1,373,374
$
1,293,468
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended December 31, 2013
9. Landfill Closure and Post-Closure Obligation
The Regional District operates seven landfills within its boundaries and is responsible for the costs of their closure and postclosure activities. The costs related to these activities are provided for over the estimated remaining life of active landfill sites
based on usage.
The Regional District has three active and four closed sites. Closure activities include covering, grading and surface water
management. Post-closure activities include leachate and environmental monitoring, maintenance and reporting. Postclosure activities are expected to occur for approximately 25 years.
Key variables used in estimating the value of the closure and post-closure obligation include the cost of capital, inflation rate,
timing of closure and post-closure activities, and total capacity. In management's opinion, the assumptions used represent
the most likely scenario. As the projections are made over a long period of time, the amount of the obligation is very sensitive
to changes in the variables, and could range from approximately $5.1 million to $16 million.
In 2013, the Regional District estimated the costs associated with these activities based on engineering studies required by
the Ministry of Environment. Estimated expenses are calculated as the present value of future cash flows associated with
closure and post-closure costs, discounted using the Regional District's weighted average cost of capital of 3.75% and
inflated using the average total CPI inflation rate for Canada of 1.82% (annual average over the last 20 years). The liability
recognized is the difference between total estimated expenses for the entire closure and post-closure period less any
amounts spent at the end of December of the reporting year.
Greater Vernon
Armstrong/Spall
Lumby
Kingfisher
Ashton Creek
Pottery Road
Cherryville
Total estimated
capacity (cubic
meters)
Cumulative
capacity used
(cubic meters)
3,489,500
850,000
556,000
22,000
25,000
800,000
20,587
912,806
539,383
161,800
22,000
25,000
800,000
20,587
Estimated
remaining life
(years)
Time for postclosure care
(years)
20
20
62
0
0
0
0
25
25
25
15
9
25
20
2013
Remaining to
recognize
Estimated total
expenses
$
14,185,258
2,719,714
1,522,211
39,018
24,713
2,124,746
107,562
$
10,474,586
993,870
1,079,237
-
$
20,723,222
$
12,547,693
$
8,175,529
In 2012, the Regional District calculated the present value of future cash flows associated with closure and post-closure
costs, discounted using the Regional District's weighted average cost of capital of 3.90% and inflated using the average total
CPI inflation rate for Canada of 1.97% (annual average over the last 17 years).
Greater Vernon
Armstrong/Spall
Lumby
Kingfisher
Ashton Creek
Pottery Road
Cherryville
Total estimated
capacity (cubic
meters)
Cumulative
capacity used
(cubic meters)
3,489,500
850,000
556,000
22,000
25,000
800,000
20,587
883,628
529,115
159,920
22,000
25,000
800,000
20,587
Estimated
remaining life
(years)
Time for postclosure care
(years)
21
21
63
0
0
0
0
25
25
25
16
10
25
21
2012
Remaining to
recognize
Estimated total
expenses
$
13,277,195
2,616,570
1,470,819
20,542
18,067
2,093,012
82,515
$
9,915,080
987,786
1,047,773
-
$
19,578,720
$
11,950,639
$
7,628,081
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended December 31, 2013
10. Long Term Debt
The Regional District incurs long term debt directly as well as on behalf of member municipalities. Loan agreements with the
MFA provide that if at any time the payments from member municipalities are not sufficient to meet their obligations in
respect of such borrowings, the resulting deficiency becomes a liability of the Regional District.
All long term debt is reported net of sinking fund balances. Sinking fund instalments are invested by the MFA and earn
income, which together with principal payments are expected to be sufficient to retire the debt issue at maturity. Where the
MFA has determined that sufficient funds exist to retire a debt issue on its maturity date without further instalments,
payments are suspended by the MFA and the Regional District's liability is reduced to nil. Should those funds prove to be
insufficient at maturity, the resulting deficiency becomes a liability of the Regional District.
Principal payments and sinking fund instalments due in the next five years and thereafter are as follows:
Total
Payment
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Thereafter
$
Total principal payments
Expected actuarial adjustment on sinking fund
5,216,729
5,216,729
5,214,371
5,163,176
5,137,558
36,165,462
Total
Recoverable
$
62,114,025
41,924,577
Total
$ 104,038,602
2,062,136
2,062,136
2,059,777
2,039,197
2,015,302
10,029,468
Net
Payment
$
20,268,016
17,979,204
$
38,247,220
3,154,593
3,154,593
3,154,594
3,123,979
3,122,256
26,135,994
41,846,009
23,945,373
$
65,791,382
11. Restricted Revenues
Development Cost Charges are collected to pay for capital costs resulting from development. Such expenditures are
restricted by legislation for parks and water infrastructure expansions. The funds are recorded as restricted revenues when
received, and are recognized as revenue when the related expenses are incurred. In accordance with the Local Government
Act, these funds must be deposited into a separate reserve fund, each of which is established by bylaw.
Gas Tax Agreement funding is provided by the Government of Canada. The use of the funding is established by an
agreement between the Regional District and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. The funding may be used towards
designated public transit, community energy, water, sewer, solid waste, and capacity building projects as specified in the
agreement. Gas Tax funding is recorded as restricted revenue when received, and is recognized as revenue when qualifying
expenses are incurred. Any unspent funds at the agreement end date must be returned to the Government of Canada.
2012
Contributions
Interest
Expenses
2013
Development Cost Charges
and 5% In-lieu of Parkland
Recreation Area 1
Recreation Area 2
Recreation Area 4
Greater Vernon Water
$
5,572,218
227,170
240,298
3,187,888
$
167,230
2,500
1,000
153,694
$
92,416
3,838
4,046
32,334
$
(311,545) $
(2,680,841)
5,520,319
233,508
245,344
693,075
9,227,574
324,424
132,634
(2,992,386)
6,692,246
1,234,316
-
536,792
320,089
24,551
-
(83,143)
(320,089)
1,712,516
-
(3,395,618) $
8,404,762
Gas Tax Agreement
Community Works Fund
Regionally Significant Projects
$
10,461,890
$
1,181,305
$
157,185
$
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended December 31, 2013
12. Tangible Capital Assets
2013
Land
Land improvements
Buildings
Furniture and equipment
Vehicles
Computer equipment
Leasehold improvements
Water infrastructure
Sewer & septage
Solid waste infrastructure
$
28,374,626
7,005,762
26,928,892
995,380
1,791,713
279,585
6,843,116
103,048,402
1,617,677
2,706,045
Net Book Value
$ 179,591,198
2012
$
28,068,323
6,442,063
27,200,735
817,142
1,894,914
120,481
5,625,757
100,328,659
1,686,350
2,697,400
$ 174,881,824
Assets under construction
Assets under construction with a cost of $2,803,008 (2012 - $7,137,902) have not been amortized. Amortization will
commence when these assets are put into service.
Contributed tangible capital assets
No contributed capital assets have been recognized at fair market value on the date of contribution during 2013 or 2012.
Tangible capital assets recognized at nominal values
No capital assets have been recognized at nominal value during 2013 or 2012.
Intangible capital assets
The Regional District holds numerous right-of-ways and licences of occupation. These are not recorded as tangible capital
assets and are not amortized.
Interest
No interest was capitalized during 2013 or 2012.
Write-down of tangible capital assets
The following assets were written down in 2013 (there were no write-downs in 2012):
Two buildings located at the Greater Vernon Recycling and Disposal Facility with a net book value of $53,621 were
written down due to their destruction by fire.
Two buildings located at the Armstrong/Spallumcheen Recycling and Disposal Facility with a net book value of $183,992
were written down due to their demolition for operational requirements of the facility.
Other assets with a net book value of $154,881 were replaced with new assets during the year.
For additional information, see Schedule B - Tangible Capital Assets.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended December 31, 2013
13. Accumulated Surplus
2013
2012
Current Fund
General government services
Development services
Parks, recreation and culture
Transportation and transit services
Environmental services
Health, social services, and housing
Sewer and septage services
Water services
Protective services
Net Surplus for the Year
$
2,087,253
668,530
6,719,907
421,583
(5,405,056)
87,116
548,367
3,700,611
1,866,493
12,147,256
$
1,428,266
705,352
8,282,935
279,177
(5,942,565)
84,083
333,083
4,806,828
1,588,958
9,182,992
22,842,060
20,749,109
10,568
7,641,715
99,215
1,509,418
6,516,147
466,855
10,393
7,515,436
97,575
1,074,629
6,408,467
459,140
16,243,918
15,565,640
1,194,783
42,173,684
35,777
8,167,359
334,975
69,840,135
2,299,528
1,115,215
37,151,503
43,073
8,335,498
287,763
65,307,042
2,430,120
124,046,241
114,670,214
$ 163,132,219
$ 150,984,963
Reserve Fund
Beachfront Land Acquisition and Development
GVPRD Land Acquisition
GVPRD/BC Festival of the Arts Legacy Agreement
Landfill Closure/Post-Closure
North Okanagan Water Authority System Capital
North Okanagan Water Authority Fleet Depreciation
Capital Fund
General government services
Parks, recreation and culture
Transportation and transit services
Environmental services
Sewer and septage services
Water services
Protective services
14. Contractual Obligations
Contracts and Leases
The Regional District rents facilities, leases machinery and equipment, and subcontracts certain services under various longterm leases and contracts. Future minimum rent, lease, and service payments over the next five years are as follows:
2014
Development services
Parks, recreation and culture
Environmental services
Water services
Protective services
2015
2016
2017
2018
$
6,780
9,168,787
1,469,898
4,459,350
582,300
$
1,721,520
396,800
$
1,696,957
338,300
$
1,714,262
129,300
$
1,686,040
130,300
$
15,687,115
$
2,118,320
$
2,035,257
$
1,843,562
$
1,816,340
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended December 31, 2013
15. Contingent Liabilities
Legal Claims
The Regional District is the defendant in various lawsuits and the uninsured aggregate amount of these claims is
approximately $9,535 (2012 - $37,639). In the opinion of management, the overall estimation of loss is not determinable.
These claims have not been provided for in the financial statements. Settlement, if any, made with respect to these actions
would be accounted for as a charge to expenses in the period in which the outcome of the lawsuit is known.
Municipal Insurance Association
Commencing December 31, 1987, the Regional District entered into a self-insurance program with British Columbia
municipalities and regional districts. The Regional District is obliged under the program to pay a percentage of its fellow
insureds' losses. The Regional District pays an annual premium, which is anticipated to be adequate to cover any losses
incurred.
Municipal Pension Plan
The Regional District and its employees contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan ("the plan"), a jointly trusteed pension plan.
The board of trustees, representing plan members and employers, is responsible for overseeing the management of the
plan, including investment of the assets and administration of benefits. The plan is a multi-employer contributory pension
plan. Basic pension benefits provided are based on a formula. The plan has about 179,000 active members and
approximately 71,000 retired members. Active members include approximately 80 contributors from the Regional District.
The most recent valuation as at December 31, 2012 indicated a $1,370 million funding deficit for basic pension benefits. The
next valuation will be at December 31, 2015 with results available in 2016. Employers participating in the plan record their
pension expense as the amount of employer contributions made during the fiscal year (defined contribution pension plan
accounting). This is because the plan records accrued liabilities and accrued assets for the plan in aggregate with the result
that there is no consistent and reliable basis for allocating the obligation, assets, and cost to the individual employers
participating in the plan. The Regional District paid $434,017 for employer contributions to the plan in fiscal 2013 ($384,698
in 2012).
Environmental Regulations
The Regional District is subject to various environmental regulations which cover different aspects of its operations. These
regulations may require future expenditures to meet applicable standards and subject the Regional District to potential
penalties for past violations. Any amounts required to meet obligations will be charged to expense or capitalized, as
appropriate. No amounts have been estimated at this time and no liabilities have been recorded in the current or prior year.
16. Tax Revenue
2013
Budget
Property taxes
Parcel taxes
2013
Actual
2012
Actual
$
19,502,601
496,476
$
19,354,095
496,866
$
19,396,853
336,345
$
19,999,077
$
19,850,961
$
19,733,198
17. Government Transfers
2013
Budget
Provincial government, transfers without stipulations
Provincial government, transfers with stipulations
Grants-in-lieu of taxes from federal/provincial governments
2013
Actual
2012
Actual
$
182,293
555,031
107,300
$
112,505
292,678
158,714
$
240,715
708,202
136,251
$
844,624
$
563,897
$
1,085,168
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended December 31, 2013
18. Other Revenue
2013
Budget
Grants received from other organizations
MFA surplus payout from retired debenture issues
Insurance proceeds
Loan payments received (including flow-through)
Loss on disposal and write-down of capital assets
Miscellaneous
2013
Actual
2012
Actual
$
4,558,817
992,988
135,572
$
1,003,365
850,954
870,187
1,054,284
(393,526)
224,275
$
1,210,844
31,883
1,197,480
(16,518)
293,590
$
5,687,377
$
3,609,539
$
2,717,279
19. Budget Reconciliation
The unaudited budget figures presented in these financial statements are compiled from the five-year financial plan approved
by the Board of Directors in Bylaw #2585 on March 20, 2013. The Regional District's annual budget is prepared on a cash
basis. In order to facilitate comparison to actual results, the budget has been presented in the financial statements on an
accrual basis by making the following adjustments:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Transfers to and from accumulated surplus are neither revenues nor expenses under PSAB and have been excluded.
Proceeds received from the issuance of debt is not a revenue under PSAB and has been excluded.
The principal portion of debt repayments is not an expense under PSAB and has been excluded.
Capital expenditures are not an expense under PSAB and have been excluded.
Amortization of tangible capital assets is an expense required by PSAB and has been included.
Grants received from non-government sources have been reclassified.
The following is a reconciliation of the approved budget to the budget figures used in these financial statements for
presentation purposes:
Approved
Budget
Adjustments
Presented
Budget
Ref
Revenues
Tax revenue
Government transfers
Sale of services
Interest
Developer contributions
Other
Transfers from accumulated surplus
Transfer from statutory reserve
$
19,999,077
5,403,441
27,471,816
43,594
9,475,000
1,128,560
6,765,203
5,500,000
$
$
(4,558,817)
4,558,817
(6,765,203)
(5,500,000)
19,999,077
844,624
27,471,816
43,594
9,475,000
5,687,377
-
$
75,786,691
$ (12,265,203) $
63,521,488
$
1,755,566
2,356,359
32,148,336
834,588
9,758,887
350,403
720,064
25,582,816
2,279,672
$
(221,767) $
(15,335,515)
7,296
(2,708,494)
(128,014)
(8,771,000)
(149,226)
1,533,799
2,356,359
16,812,821
841,884
7,050,393
350,403
592,050
16,811,816
2,130,446
75,786,691
$ (27,306,720) $
48,479,971
(6)
(6)
(1)
(1)
Expenses
General government services
Development services
Parks, recreation and culture
Transportation and transit services
Environmental services
Health, social services, and housing
Sewer and septage services
Water services
Protective services
$
(1,4,5)
(1,3,4,5)
(5)
(1,3,4,5)
(1,3,4,5)
(1,3,4,5)
(1,3,4,5)
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended December 31, 2013
20. Segment Disclosures
The Regional District is a diversified local government that functions as a partnership of the municipalities and electoral areas
within its boundaries. The Regional District provides a number of specific and agreed upon services directly to the public and
to its member municipalities, such as planning and development, building inspection and bylaw enforcement, parks,
recreation and culture, solid waste management and recycling, water treatment, and fire protection. For management
reporting purposes, individual services are grouped into the following departments:
General government services
This department is responsible for the overall direction and monitoring of regional initiatives. This includes bylaw
administration, records management, legislative review and management, bylaw preparation and interpretation, elections and
referenda administration, human resource management, financial services, and information services.
Development services
This department is responsible for building inspection, bylaw enforcement, and development services. Development services
includes regional and community planning, sustainability, and zoning. The department is responsible for land use planning for
all unincorporated electoral areas as well as the member municipalities of Armstrong, Enderby, Spallumcheen, and Lumby.
Parks, recreation and culture
This department is responsible for the management and provision of community parks and recreation programs and facilities
within the Regional District.
Transportation and transit services
This department is responsible for the development of transportation infrastructure priorities through cooperation with
neighbouring jurisdictions and promotion of alternative transportation methods.
Environmental services
This department is responsible for solid waste and recycling services, including regional waste management and disposal,
the curbside "Blue Bag Recycling" program, and various communication and education programs.
Health, social services, and housing
This department is responsible for the provision of programs such as Community Services and the RCMP's Victims'
Assistance Program.
Sewer and septage services
This department is responsible for the operation of the wastewater facility as well as short and long term planning in order to
accommodate population growth and ensure efficient and reliable service.
Water services
This department is responsible for the safe and efficient supply and distribution of water to domestic, commercial, industrial,
institutional, and agricultural customers in the Regional District.
Protective services
This department protects the citizens of the Regional District through the provision of a variety of services, including 9-1-1
Emergency Telephone, Fire Dispatch, Search and Rescue, Animal Control, Emergency Planning, and Fire Protection.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended December 31, 2013
21. Subsequent Events
Effective January 1, 2014, agreements regarding Greater Vernon recreation facilities and parks will come into effect. The
recreation agreement will result in all Greater Vernon recreation facilities and programming coming under the control of the
City of Vernon. The parks agreement between the Regional District of North Okanagan, the City of Vernon, and the District of
Coldstream establishes a number of parks as sub-regional and under the control of the Regional District, and the remainder
as local parks and under the control of their respective jurisdictions. Pursuant to both agreements, legal ownership of certain
assets including land, buildings, and leasehold improvements will be transferred, and there will also be a distribution of a
significant amount of the existing operating surplus. It is expected that these transactions will have a material impact on the
Regional District's balance sheet in 2014 as well as impact the revenues and expenditures of future years.
22. Comparative Figures
Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with the current year's presentation.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013
Debt recoverable from municipalities
GVWU
Recreation Area No.2
Recreation Area No.2
Silver Star Fire Department
Recreation Area No.1
Silver Star Fire Department
Recreation Area No.1
Recreation Area No.1
Grindrod Water
Grindrod Water
GVWU
GVWU
GVWU
Community Theatre
Multi-Use Facility
Silver Star Water
Community Theatre
Community Theatre
Silver Star Transfer Station
Silver Star Fire Department
Community Theatre
Multi-Use Facility
Multi-Use Facility
Multi-Use Facility
Gunter-Ellison Water
Septage Disposal Facility
GVWU
Lumby Fire Department
Septage Disposal Facility
GVWU
Recreation Area No.1
Recreation Area No.1
Lumby Fire Department
Whitevale Water
Recreation Area No.2
Recreation Area No.4
Recreation Area No.1
Recreation Area No.1
Silver Star Water - Vance Creek Reservoir
GVWU - Duteau Water Treatment Plant
Recreation Area No.1
GVWU
Okanagan Regional Library
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SCHEDULE A - LONG TERM DEBT
6.50%
8.50%
5.00%
5.00%
5.00%
4.75%
4.75%
2.37%
4.82%
4.65%
3.15%
3.15%
3.15%
3.15%
3.15%
3.05%
3.05%
3.05%
3.05%
3.05%
3.05%
3.05%
2.10%
4.78%
4.86%
5.10%
5.10%
4.17%
4.17%
4.17%
4.66%
4.43%
4.43%
4.43%
4.82%
4.65%
4.65%
4.65%
4.13%
4.13%
3.73%
3.73%
4.20%
Rate
$
$
978,000
530,000
120,000
220,000
3,300,000
30,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
57,000
131,000
168,000
70,450
375,000
7,050,000
14,250,000
165,000
500,000
1,000,000
65,000
100,000
470,000
200,000
135,000
165,000
64,000
2,000,000
10,000,000
204,000
440,000
3,000,000
1,219,000
813,000
486,000
44,381
200,000
175,000
1,040,054
101,782
7,200,000
18,000,000
5,646,946
4,000,000
11,000,000
98,713,613
Amount
Borrowed
$
$
978,000
530,000
120,000
220,000
3,300,000
30,000
2,000,000
827,270
40,782
85,490
100,117
41,984
223,475
3,803,405
7,687,733
79,427
240,687
481,375
47,946
48,138
226,246
85,930
58,003
62,764
21,342
681,758
3,408,791
63,124
136,149
928,290
801,927
215,639
128,906
29,196
44,549
31,831
189,175
45,917
545,147
2,566,867
591,963
419,314
753,574
32,922,231
Sinking Fund
$
$
29,576
16,028
3,629
6,654
99,801
908
60,485
23,905
1,724
3,963
5,570
2,335
12,431
233,702
472,376
4,990
15,121
30,243
3,012
3,025
14,213
6,048
4,083
4,990
1,935
92,916
464,583
6,851
14,776
100,745
101,532
27,302
16,321
3,696
6,716
5,877
34,926
8,478
128,376
604,472
189,635
134,326
369,399
3,371,674
$
$
45,164
24,475
14,275
26,171
392,572
5,648
376,556
28,277
1,860
3,882
4,093
1,717
9,137
153,719
310,709
3,545
10,741
21,483
2,140
2,148
10,097
3,804
2,568
2,751
924
2,164
4,668
31,829
26,938
7,244
4,330
981
1,455
998
5,933
1,440
16,030
75,477
15,474
10,961
14,776
1,679,154
$
74,740
40,503
17,904
32,825
492,373
6,556
437,041
224,912
19,802
53,355
77,546
32,518
173,093
3,634,016
7,345,352
94,108
285,175
570,351
22,206
57,035
268,064
123,922
83,648
109,977
45,517
1,411,158
7,055,792
149,891
323,295
2,204,284
545,543
631,907
377,745
19,862
163,622
150,044
891,738
65,783
6,799,259
16,113,082
5,260,092
3,725,974
10,630,601
70,842,211
2012
Balance
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN - 23
$ 110,432,415
31,810
22,525
6,000
11,000
165,000
712
47,500
23,714
2,747
6,092
5,292
2,219
11,813
222,075
448,875
5,032
15,250
30,500
1,982
3,050
14,335
6,100
2,835
7,879
3,110
69,600
347,999
8,507
18,348
125,100
56,805
36,016
21,530
1,966
9,640
8,137
48,363
4,733
297,360
743,400
210,631
149,200
462,000
3,716,782
Actuarial
$ 104,038,602
$
$
Principal
39,590,204
172,730
16,218
45,510
67,883
28,466
151,525
3,246,595
6,562,267
85,573
259,313
518,625
17,054
51,862
243,754
114,070
76,997
102,236
42,658
1,318,242
6,591,209
140,876
303,851
2,071,710
417,073
597,361
357,094
15,185
155,451
143,169
850,879
55,865
6,654,853
15,433,133
5,054,983
3,580,686
10,246,426
65,791,382
Interest Paid
38,247,220
$
2013
Balance
BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item E.6
Page 51 of 61
229,306,027 $
7,137,902
-
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013
Solid waste infrastructure
$
434,544
Leasehold improvements
6,256,368
345,536
Water infrastructure
101,454
Buildings
10,180,682 $
(4,334,894)
113,395
(5,563,698)
1,103,948
(334,967)
346,428
1,637,008
26,792,197
570,842
1,066,166
18,534,176
Land improvements
Assets Under Construction
Buildings
Land improvements
8,258,021
12,878,568
195,375,928
Assets Under Capital Lease
30,326
3,290,594
Solid waste infrastructure
-
11,143,968
278,154
211,478
2,097,969
123,218,119
8,098,063
192,620
349,614
180,930
190,482
300,996 $
Acquisitions
Cost
Sewer & septage
Water infrastructure
Leasehold improvements
164,316
4,188,952
Computer equipment
2,035,428
20,017,638
2,857,909
29,406,940 $
Vehicles
$
Furniture and equipment
Buildings
Land improvements
Land
Capital Assets
Opening
Balance
(5,802)
$
(498,869) $
-
-
-
-
-
-
(196,623)
(196,623)
-
(302,246)
-
-
-
-
(19,155)
-
(277,289)
-
-
Disposals
SCHEDULE B - TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS
238,987,840 $
2,803,008
113,395
692,670
1,538,492
10,569
447,882
28,232,582
19,403,719
8,828,863
207,952,250
3,315,118
2,097,969
134,362,087
8,376,217
375,794
4,362,417
2,385,042
19,921,279
3,048,391
29,707,936 $
Closing
Balance
(54,424,203) $
-
-
-
-
-
-
(10,663,379)
(6,989,638)
(3,673,741)
(43,760,824)
(593,194)
(411,618)
(29,145,828)
(2,906,850)
(43,835)
(2,294,038)
(1,218,286)
(4,706,977)
(1,101,579)
(1,338,619) $
Opening
Balance
(5,075,750) $
-
-
-
-
-
-
(785,826)
(381,551)
(404,275)
(4,289,924)
(131,595)
(68,674)
(2,860,527)
(164,743)
(52,374)
(292,757)
(171,376)
(413,408)
(139,779)
5,309 $
Amortization
2,321
$
(59,396,642) $
-
-
-
-
-
-
(11,403,982)
(7,325,966)
(4,078,016)
(47,992,660)
(722,468)
(480,292)
(32,006,355)
(3,071,593)
(96,209)
(2,570,704)
(1,389,662)
(5,080,709)
(1,241,358)
(1,333,310) $
Closing
Balance
179,591,198 $
2,803,008
113,395
692,670
1,538,492
10,569
447,882
16,828,600
12,077,753
4,750,847
159,959,590
2,592,650
1,617,677
102,355,732
5,304,624
279,585
1,791,713
995,380
14,840,570
1,807,033
28,374,626 $
2013
Net Book
Value
174,881,824
7,137,902
-
6,256,368
434,544
345,536
101,454
16,128,817
11,544,537
4,584,280
151,615,105
2,697,400
1,686,350
94,072,291
5,191,213
120,481
1,894,914
817,142
15,310,662
1,756,329
28,068,323
2012
Net Book
Value
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN - 24
103,311 $
-
-
-
-
-
-
45,223
45,223
-
58,088
-
-
-
-
16,091
-
39,676
-
-
Disposals
Accumulated Amortization
BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item E.6
Revenues
Page 52 of 61
$
$
(251,827) $
1,940,145
1,076,652
683,669 $
308,831
26,459
43,412
3,848
93,638
57,323
3,903
71,331
1,224,893
67,705
10,064
28,738
1,688,318
3,969,990 $
16,212,169
534,823
1,546,692
13,561
1,502,934
185,063
1,797,194
601,043
382,991
63,631
1,036,003
181,119
1,283,464
1,385,789
4,197,299
1,376,583
123,980
20,182,159
13,045,867 $
120,794
3,499,444
1,726,963
311,545
1,477,546
119,980 $
716,994
33,819
7,296
13,534
2,455
1,086
2,178
25,608
599,081
31,937
-
836,974
614,665 $
5,215
194,764
22,330
-
1,444,108 $
5,966,045
298,100
148,980
418,953
35,467
1,983
741,870
4,001
971,646
2,187
28,686
5,146
730,647
2,554,746
7,905
15,728
7,410,153
873,052 $
34,389
5,533,730
77,926
891,056
22,128 $
328,881
12,732
4,024
906
7,302
176,944
122,716
1,802
2,455
351,009
265,145 $
82,392
1,631
1,841
Parks,
Transportation
Health, social
recreation and
and transit
Environmental services, and
culture
services
services
housing
865,423 $
3,751
596,080
9,060
214,004
Development
services
138,512
(2,347,005)
65,437
252,097
(2,376)
60,656
9,585
18,522
175,100
56,684
18,507
187,979
1,991,956
329,343
108,671
12,984
1,760,321
1,254,735 $
291,681
48,333
85,973
79,599
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013
Net surplus (deficit)
Administrative Overhead
Administrative Recovery
Amortization
Board Remuneration
Feasibility Studies
Grants and Assistance Levies
Insurance
Interest
Landfill Closure Obligation
Materials
Operations and Management
Professional Fees
Recreation Programs
Rentals and Leases
Repairs and Maintenance
Salaries and Benefits
Subcontracts
Telephone and Utilities
Vehicle
Expenses
Tax revenue
Government transfers
Sale of services
Interest
Developer contributions
Other
General
government
services
SCHEDULE C - SEGMENT DISCLOSURES - CURRENT YEAR
5,438,851 $
15,834,655
860,755
2,924,879
320,692
69,848
1,719,017
704,658
3,154,045
102,425
118
360,812
1,893,962
3,077,800
598,628
47,016
21,273,506
582,797 $
1,952,614
126,989
313,304
40,200
22,032
42,950
21,201
89,833
52,302
111,658
439,937
583,193
68,600
40,415
2,535,411
1,845,037 $
19,642
141,173
71,300
458,259
Protective
services
12,147,256
44,516,368
2,347,005
(2,347,005)
5,075,750
292,117
(2,376)
2,360,993
374,932
3,647,975
741,870
1,359,607
4,892,809
282,250
1,036,003
285,167
2,081,070
7,886,311
11,705,617
2,224,957
271,316
56,663,624
19,850,961
563,897
27,166,803
2,480,038
2,992,386
3,609,539
Consolidated
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN - 25
137,560 $
488,213
32,444
69,162
6,164
86,831
6,334
17,168
532
58,502
16,575
173,734
20,767
-
625,773
759,222 $
6,033
16,879,938
469,510
2,680,841
477,962
Water services
327,815 $
273,341
15,345
9,272
Sewer and
septage
services
BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item E.6
Revenues
Page 53 of 61
$
$
(36,823) $
2,087,819
920,848
817,411 $
340,544
20,371
43,412
3,714
181,362
89,242
4,032
750
1,298,394
59,191
11,969
34,838
2,050,996
3,547,404 $
15,990,895
594,094
1,470,814
14,458
1,502,176
184,881
2,027,400
515,337
279,290
23,322
1,056,591
181,794
946,424
1,465,769
4,339,261
1,250,441
138,843
19,538,299
12,870,634 $
577,608
3,560,225
1,024,672
12,099
1,493,061
135,062 $
581,204
28,669
7,065
11,477
2,555
1,183
2,135
3,701
25,344
471,508
27,567
-
716,266
504,410 $
3,665
201,104
5,881
1,206
802,443 $
5,566,807
324,653
210,348
440,967
33,348
1,829
492,093
2,283
890,061
4,575
2,262
12,101
708,155
2,421,032
7,831
15,269
6,369,250
882,589 $
30,731
5,405,023
45,418
5,489
20,767 $
314,112
12,469
3,934
906
8,206
179,831
102,056
2,602
4,108
334,879
247,626 $
82,407
1,151
3,695
Parks,
Transportation
Health, social
recreation and
and transit
Environmental services, and
culture
services
services
housing
861,981 $
2,736
679,191
9,219
497,869
Development
services
170,154
(2,438,464)
52,729
247,498
11,849
63,638
(13,086)
196,189
169,668
24,449
18,623
194,443
1,997,531
100,047
109,253
16,327
1,738,259
1,266,107 $
287,493
55,683
128,631
345
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013
Net surplus (deficit)
Administrative Overhead
Administrative Recovery
Amortization
Board Remuneration
Feasibility Studies
Grants and Assistance Levies
Insurance
Interest
Landfill Closure Obligation
Materials
Operations and Management
Professional Fees
Recreation Programs
Rentals and Leases
Repairs and Maintenance
Salaries and Benefits
Subcontracts
Telephone and Utilities
Vehicle
Expenses
Tax revenue
Government transfers
Sale of services
Interest
Developer contributions
Other
General
government
services
SCHEDULE C - SEGMENT DISCLOSURES - PRIOR YEAR
3,078,106 $
16,028,361
782,504
2,766,405
17,531
335,463
74,554
1,777,110
1,713,855
163,113
32,572
685,115
121,220
1,103,734
5,599,131
829,787
26,267
19,106,467
556,127 $
2,263,471
149,489
336,801
60,200
24,876
38,736
12,014
232,750
168
53,519
131,554
519,850
571,097
76,291
56,126
2,819,598
1,930,337 $
95,486
305,885
53,827
434,063
Protective
services
9,182,992
44,225,763
2,438,464
(2,438,464)
4,912,556
299,858
11,849
2,417,855
357,499
3,936,735
492,093
2,450,052
1,941,953
174,328
1,056,591
945,743
1,452,873
7,314,148
13,834,281
2,335,311
292,038
53,408,755
19,733,198
1,085,168
26,033,034
1,660,428
2,179,648
2,717,279
Consolidated
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN - 26
262,495 $
472,246
35,888
68,394
6,053
90,477
6,660
15,368
398
42,680
15,540
170,958
19,570
260
734,741
765,496 $
5,042
15,533,363
381,086
2,167,549
253,931
Water services
404,018 $
292,560
10,543
27,620
Sewer and
septage
services
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Robert Hobson
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145 LO Road
Ke wna, BC V1 W 3Z4
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848 Aberdeen Road
Goldstream, BC V1 B 2K9
David Raven,
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Dear Messrs. Hobson, Fairbairn, and Raven:
Re: Sterile Insect Release Board- Nomination of lndustr:v Representatives
The BC Fruit Growers' Association appreciates the inclusion of 3 growers with votes
on the SIR Board. This letter is to explain the nomination/selection process and to
nominate a representative for SIR Zone 3.
The process of selecting the 3 grower representatives is as follows:
1. The BCFGA nominates one each from the three program areas.
2. One of the three must be an organic grower.
3. Alternates may also be nominated and the alternate will have a vote in the
same manner as the regular grower representative.
The grower representatives have a vote in general operational and policy matters,
but there is a supplemental requirement for financial matters that a majority of the 5
regional district representatives is also needed.
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The nomination of the growers are confirmed by Regional Districts as follows:
• Zone 1 grower representative:
o Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen
• Zone 2 grower representative:
o Regional District of Central Okanagan
• Zone 3 grower representative:
o Regional District of Columbia Shuswap
o Regional District of North Okanagan and
o Regional District of Central Okanagan
We are advising that for the current year, the nominee from Zone 1 is an organic
grower, satisfying the second requirement noted above.
The BCFGA nominee tor Zone 3 for the current year is David Dobemigg, a grower
from Vernon, BC, who currently serves on the SIR Board. We would be pleased if
your Regional District Board would consider this nomination and inform us and the
SIR Board of your decision.
Glen Lu
General
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Cara McCurrach, General Manager, Sterile Insect Release Program
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BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item G.1a
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN
MINUTES of a SPECIAL meeting of the GREATER VERNON ADVISORY COMMITTEE of the
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN held in the Boardroom at the Regional District
Office on Thursday, April 24, 2014.
Members:
Director J. Cunningham
Councillor G. Kiss
Director D. Dirk
Alternate Director B. Spiers
Director R. Sawatzky
Director B. Fleming
Director M. Macnabb
City of Vernon
District of Coldstream
District of Coldstream
City of Vernon
City of Vernon
Electoral Area “B”
Electoral Area "C"
Staff:
D. Sewell
J. Byron
Acting Administrator
Corporate
Officer/Human
Resources
Manager
General
Manager,
Electoral
Area
Administration
Community Development Coordinator
Parks Planner
Clerk (taking minutes)
L. Mellott
T. Nelson
K. Pinkoski
H. Roseberry
Also Present: Director C. Lord
Director R. Fairbairn
Media and Public
District of Coldstream
Electoral Area “D”
Chair
Vice Chair
Board Vice Chair
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Greater Vernon Advisory Committee – April 24, 2014
Moved and seconded by Director Sawatzky and Alternate Director Spiers
That the Agenda of the April 24, 2014 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee meeting be
approved as presented.
CARRIED
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BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item G.1a
Greater Vernon Advisory Committee
Minutes – Special
-2-
April 24, 2014
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Greater Vernon Advisory Committee – Special – March 26, 2014
Moved and seconded by Director Macnabb and Councillor Kiss
That the minutes of the March 26, 2014 Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Special meeting
be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture Service Conversion and Service
Establishment Bylaw No. 1648, 2000
Discussion of the current structure of Youth and Culture under Bylaw No. 1648 and the Cultural
Master Plan ensued.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:01 a.m.
CERTIFIED CORRECT
Chair
Juliette Cunningham
Corporate Officer
Jeanne Byron
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BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item G.1b
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN
MINUTES of a REGULAR meeting of the REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE held in the Boardroom at the Regional District Office on Thursday, April 16, 2014
Members: Director K. Acton
Director J. Pearase
Director S. Fowler
Director D. Dirk
Director H. Cyr
Director J. Brown
Director C. Lord
Director B. Fleming
Director M. Macnabb
Director R. Fairbairn
Director E. Foisy
Village of Lumby
Electoral Area “F”
City of Armstrong
District of Coldstream
City of Enderby
Township of Spallumcheen
City of Vernon
Electoral Area “B”
Electoral Area “C”
Electoral Area “D”
Electoral Area “E”
Staff:
General Manager, Planning and Building
Regional Growth Strategy Coordinator
Executive Assistant (Temp.) (taking minutes)
R. Smailes
A. Kittel
J. deGroot
Chair
Vice Chair
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee Meeting –
Moved and seconded by Directors Lord and Cyr
That the agenda of the March 19, 2014 regular meeting of the Regional Growth Management
Advisory Committee be approved as presented.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee Meeting – March 19, 2014
Moved and seconded by Directors Fowler and Fairbairn
That the minutes of the March 19, 2014 regular meeting of the Regional Growth Management
Advisory Committee be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Regional Context Statement Program Update
Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Lord
That the report dated March 28, 2014 from Regional Growth Strategy Coordinator regarding an
update on the development of Electoral Area and municipal Official Community Plan Regional
Context Statements be received for information.
CARRIED
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BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item G.1b
Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes – Regular
-2-
April 16, 2014
Electoral Area "B" and "C" Official Community Plan Regional Context Statement
Moved and seconded by Directors Fleming and Macnabb
That it be recommended to the Board of Directors the Electoral Area “B” and “C” Official
Community Plan Regional Context Statement be endorsed as consistent with the Regional
Growth Strategy.
CARRIED
Bill 24 – 2014 Agricultural Land Commission Amendment Act
Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Cyr
That the report dated March 27, 2014 from the Regional Growth Strategy Coordinator regarding
the implications of Bill 24 – 2014 Agricultural Land Commission Amendment Act on the RDNO
Regional Growth Strategy be received for information.
CARRIED
Moved and seconded by Directors Macnabb and Brown
That it be recommended to the Board of Directors that staff be directed to contact the Ministry of
Agriculture and the Agricultural Land Commission with the concerns that have been raised
regarding Bill 24 – 2014 Agricultural Land Commission Amendment Act, specifically the
delegation of decision-making powers to local panels and the lack of financial and political
support of the Agricultural Land Commission; and other challenges to local agriculture,
specifically the lack of Provincial support for agriculture and the ongoing impact of meat
inspection regulations on smaller producers.
CARRIED
Outcomes of Greater Vancouver Regional District v. Langley Township
Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Fairbairn
That the report dated March 21, 2014 from the Regional Growth Strategy Coordinator regarding
the outcomes of Greater Vancouver Regional District v. Langley Township be received for
information.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:13 p.m.
Certified Correct:
Chair
Corporate Officer
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BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item G.1c
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN
MINUTES of a REGULAR meeting of the WHITE VALLEY PARKS, RECREATION AND
CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE held in the Board Room at the Village of Lumby Municipal
Hall, Lumby, BC on Monday, April 14, 2014.
Members:
Director R. Fairbairn
Councillor R. Ostafichuk
Director E. Foisy
Electoral Area “D”
Village of Lumby
Electoral Area “E”
Staff:
T. Nelson
Community Development Coordinator and
Recording Secretary
Also Present: D. Manson
(Chair)
(Vice Chair)
Public Works and Parks Superintendent, Village
of Lumby
School District No.22
Program Coordinator, Village of Lumby
Trustee D. Squair
M. Fortin
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee – April 14, 2014
Moved and seconded by Directors Foisy and Fairbairn
That the Agenda of the April 14, 2014 White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory
Committee meeting be approved with the following addition:
-
Item E.2 – Cherryville Community Club –Preschool Window Replacement
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee – February 11, 2014
Moved and seconded by Directors Fairbairn and Foisy
That the Minutes of the February 11, 2014 White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory
Committee meeting, be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
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BOARD of DIRECTORS - REGULAR AGENDA
May 7, 2014 - Item G.1c
White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee
Minutes – Regular
[2]
April 14, 2014
NEW BUSINESS
Pat Duke Arena Dehumidifier Noise Abatement
Moved and seconded by Directors Fairbairn and Foisy
That it be recommended to the Board of Directors, staff proceed with the installation of a ducting
modification to the desiccant dehumidification system of the Pat Duke Arena for noise
abatement purposes, contingent upon gas inspector approval; and further,
That an additional $1,700 for the Pat Duke Arena sound abatement project be approved in the
2014 Financial Plan, with monies to come from reserves.
CARRIED
Cherryville Community Club – Preschool Window Replacement
Moved and seconded by Directors Foisy and Fairbairn
That it be recommended to the Board of Directors, staff be directed to work with the Cherryville
Community Club to identify grant funding available to replace windows in the preschool room at
the Cherryville Community Hall.
CARRIED
REPORTS
White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Monthly Reports – February and March 2014
Moved and seconded by Directors Fairbairn and Foisy
That the February and March 2014 White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture monthly reports
be received for information.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 a.m.
Next meeting: Monday, May 12, 2014
Certified Correct:
Chair
Rick Fairbairn
Corporate Officer
Jeanne Byron
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