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1 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA Monday, May 8, :00 AM Council Chambers Municipal Hall, Henry Ave. Summerland, BC Page 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of Minutes None. 3. Adoption of Agenda/Introduction of Late Items 3.1 Adopt Agenda 4. Delegations Recommendation: THAT the May 8, 2017 Committee of the Whole agenda be adopted RDOS - Regional Compost Facility Recommendation: That Council pass the following resolution: THAT the presentation from Cameron Baughen, Solid Waste Management Coordinator with the RDOS regarding a Regional Compost Facility be received for information The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Recommendation: That Council pass the following resolution: THAT the presentation from the Lark Group be received for information. 5. Regular Meeting Agenda Review 6. Unfinished Business Page 1 of 39

2 Page 7. New Business Tax Rates Shift 8. Adjourn Recommendation: That Council consider a shift of property taxes from Class 6 Business/Other to Class 1 Residential and direct staff to: 8.1 Adjourn 1. Shift taxes so that the ratio of Class 6 to Class 1 is ( ) and amend the 2017 Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw accordingly. or 2. Make no change to the 2017 Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw as it appears on the agenda for the May 8th Council meeting. Recommendation: THAT the May 8, 2017 Committee of the Whole meeting be adjourned. Page 2 of 39

3 THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF SUMMERLAND DELEGATION DATE: May 2, 2017 TO: David Svetlichny, Acting Chief Administrative Officer FROM: Tricia Mayea, Manager of Legislative Services SUBJECT: RDOS Regional Compost Facility STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That Council pass the following resolution: THAT the presentation from Cameron Baughen, Solid Waste Management Coordinator with the RDOS regarding a Regional Compost Facility be received for information. BACKGROUND and DISCUSSION: Cameron Baughen, Solid Waste Management Coordinator with the RDOS presented to Council at the April 24, 2017 Committee of the Whole meeting noting that Summerland is one of two possible locations for a regional compost facility and reported on the technological options associated with such a facility and the potential downsides. Mr. Baughen will provide a follow up presentation to his April 24, 2017 presentation to discuss the benefits and positive aspects of a regional compost facility being in Summerland. He will also discuss the next steps in the process so that Council and the public are aware of the timelines moving forward. OPTIONS: 1. Move the motion as recommended by staff. 2. Refer back to staff for other options. Respectfully Submitted Approved for Agenda Tricia Mayea Manager of Legislative Services David Svetlichny, Acting CAO 4.1 RDOS - Regional Compost Facility Page 3 of 39

4 INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Public Works Department DATE: May 3, 2017 TO: CC: FROM: RE: District of Summerland Liisa Bloomfield, RDOS Engineering Supervisor Janine Dougall, Public Works Manager Cameron Baughen, RDOS Solid Waste Management Coordinator Summerland Organics Siting Staff of the District of Summerland have asked for an explanation of the perceived benefits of siting a Regional Compost facility at lands adjacent to the Summerland Landfill. This memo is intended to explain these benefits and how concerns raised by local residents can be addressed. A Regional Compost site is fully compliant with Summerland s OCP and Zoning Bylaw The parcel has the legal description of: District Lot 2542, Land District Osoyoos Div of Yale, Except Plan PCL A PL 629, KAP70418, EPP39321, PT ON LEASE BYLAW 2414/89 ( ). The property is presently zoned M4 RESOURCE INDUSTRIAL ZONE and composting is a permitted use. Summerland s Official Community Plan places the area outside the Riparian Area Regulation, ALR and Environmentally sensitive area. It is placed within the Urban Growth area and the Wildfire Interface area. Any development will require a Wildfire Hazard Development Permit Area as per Section 25 of the OCP. Section of the OCP declares: North Prairie Valley has a number of gravel extraction operations and is the site of the Municipal solid waste and compost facilities. This area should be restricted to resource based industries. Further expansion of these or other resource based industries will only be appropriate subject to proper buffering of the domestic water supply and upgrading of North Prairie Valley Road. As indicated below, the site will be on impermeable surfaces to protect drinking water. No liquids will be allowed to go to ground water from the site. The upgrading of North Prairie Valley Road would be the responsibility of the District of Summerland. Leasing and Taxation 4.1 RDOS - Regional Compost Facility Page 4 of 39

5 The intent of the siting process is to allow the RDOS Board to decide on a preferred location for establishing a Regional Compost facility. Once determined, the RDOS intends to enter into negotiations for leasing property. The lease rate would be based on a fair market assessment. Any improvements would be subject to taxation as determined by the District of Summerland. The facility will require a number of services including fire protection and roads. During the lease negotiations the RDOS would bring forward the option of a taxation agreement including a clarification of the tax rate the facility will be assessed at. Compliance with Operational Certificate The 2016 British Columbia LANDFILL CRITERIA FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE requires a 500 m buffer around any interned waste. The Summerland Landfill Operational Certificate may require a buffer of 300 m. This buffer excludes schools, residences, hotels, restaurants, cemeteries, food processing facilities, churches and municipal parks. It would not exclude a compost operation. There are no additional buffers required by the Province due to a compost operation. As such there would be no extension of the buffer area outside the distance already required by the Summerland Landfill Operational Certificate. Placing a composting site within the buffer area may be the highest and best use of that land. Synergies with Greenhouses As a generator of excess heat, compost sites have been linked to greenhouse operations. The closest example is Abbotsford where Net Zero Waste moves heat from the compost piles to greenhouses. compost facility/ The greenhouses focus on greens (kale, chard, salad) which require much less constant heat than hothouses (cucumber, tomatoes). This operation, fairly new, intends to provide fresh greens outside of the local growing season. Greenhouse operations would also be permissible within the landfill buffer area. Access for Compost for Local Growers In 2016, the Summerland Research and Development Centre, operated by Agriculture and Agri Food Canada, hosted a seminar by the Compost Council of Canada. Their local research demonstrated the benefits of high quality compost. Many local agriculturists are not using Summerland Landfill compost due to the presence of wastewater treatment sludge and a perceived lack of quality. Improving the composting process and providing compost free of wastewater treatment sludge, such as food waste compost, would increase the value of compost for local growers. Having the compost site within Summerland would reduce the cost for shipping for local growers. Environmental Benefits The feasibility studies conducted compare current practices to the removal of organics (food waste and waste paper) from garbage for composting. The study found a net savings of 3500 to 4000 tonnes of CO2E per year which includes extra hauling. This is roughly equivalent to taking 800 cars off the road 4.1 RDOS - Regional Compost Facility Page 5 of 39

6 each year. Organics in the landfill produces methane which is times more powerful a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. Removal of organics would also reduce methane being produced by local landfills. Methane is poisonous and explosive making it a concern for landfill operations such as the Summerland Landfill. Production of Local CARIP Credits Once the site is operational, it can produce credits applicable under the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) for local municipalities and the RDOS. This would both allow local governments to meet obligations under the BC Climate Action Charter and help fund the compost site. Funding for the compost site would allow for lower tipping fees which in turn would save the community money. Local Jobs Approximately 3 full time jobs and several part time jobs are expected once the site is operational. Most invessel compost systems rely on computer monitors allowing for a limited number of Staff but 24 hour monitoring. Workers would be needed for heavy equipment, scale house operation and office work. Odour Management Several letters received from Summerland residents indicate that there were odour concerns in Prarie Valley a decade ago due to wastewater treatment sludge composting at the Summerland Landfill. They also pointed to other facilities in BC that have a history of odour complaints. Odour is recognized a critical concern for nearby residents. There are dozens of compost sites across BC that do not receive odour complaints. These sites do not make the news. Good sites are well sited, have the proper techniques and equipment for composting and do not receive more materials than they can handle. Facilities receiving odour complaints are generally out in the open, near homes or businesses or take in more material than they can handle. Sites that do not receive odour complaints are generally enclosed. Enclosing the compost piles, which is called invessel composting, allows for the treatment of odour at the source. Any Regional site would an invessel compost facility. Techniques for treatment of odour can be as simple as increasing the amount of bulking agent (ground wood or yard waste) to putrescible materials (food waste or wastewater treatment sludge) or as complex as electrical ionization. Most invessel sites use a biofilter to run air through that reduces the odour chemicals. Biofilters can be made of wood chips, finished compost or engineered medium. With funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the RDOS undertook extensive feasibility studies and odour modelling of various sites including the Summerland Landfill. The feasibility studies used moderate odour control of a biofilter composed of woodchips. Moderate odour control was used as high odour control resulted in too little difference between sites (there was virtually no odour to detect). The location of the proposed site to the northwest of the landfill was found to be influenced by the Trout Creek watershed and not Prairie Valley. The modelling, looking at 10 min intervals throughout a full year, found no homes would be within the mapped 5 Odour Unit limit. At moderate odour control, 4.1 RDOS - Regional Compost Facility Page 6 of 39

7 the Summerland water plant, in Prairie Valley, was found to be at 1 Odour Unit for a maximum of 1 hour per year. RDOS Staff recommend high odour control at any Regional Compost site. As well RDOS Staff would recommend removing wastewater treatment sludge from present windrow composting at the Summerland landfill for treatment at the Regional facility. Once wastewater treatment sludge is removed, there is the potential of residential only food waste being windrow composted at the Summerland Landfill. The benefits of residential only food waste composting include reduced transportation costs for residential collection vehicles (if the Regional site is not in Summerland) and food waste compost being available for local growers. Residential food waste can be similar to wastewater treatment sludge in terms of odour potential. The windrows could also be moved west, further from Prairie Valley, to reduce odour concerns for homes in that area. Composting on Impermeable Services Composting in BC is regulated through the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation. It requires the protection of groundwater. Any Regional compost facility would be on an impermeable surface. All leachate would be collected for reuse, drying or treatment. Issues with compost sites influencing groundwater can come from the storage of materials already composted. The RDOS would require that these materials not be allowed to release liquids to ground. The RDOS would install water monitoring wells in keeping with other facilities the RDOS operates. Transportation A key concern from residents is the transportation of materials to the site. A maximum of vehicles a day could access the site to deposit materials. This would include residential collection vehicles, commercial haulers and wastewater sludge trucks. Other trucks may be used to collect finished compost. Trucks are unlikely to use the facility every day. Most days there will not be vehicles accessing the facility. Some trucks may be able to use a transfer station to reduce the number of trucks using Prairie Valley Road. The Regional District would like the District of Summerland and local residents to know that there will be an increase in truck traffic along Prairie Valley Road. This is a given for a Regional compost site and cannot be avoided. To access the site the vehicles would be required to secure all loads and ensure no liquids escape the vehicle. Any hauler found losing materials would be required to deal with any mess created or potentially be banned from the facility. Properly sealed, vehicles should not release an odour until they are unloaded. All unloading at the Regional site would be within a building with odour control. A food waste only drop off for turned windrow composting at the Summerland Landfill should also be considered within a closed building. The OCP considers the need for upgrading Prairie Valley Road. This should be considered by Summerland Council as they consider the potential of a Regional compost site. 4.1 RDOS - Regional Compost Facility Page 7 of 39

8 Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Solid Waste Management Plan May 2017 DATE AND TIME LOCATION 7:00 PM PRESENTATION Wed May 10th 6:30pm - 9:30pm Wed May 17th 6:30pm - 9:30pm Kaleden Community Hall, 320 Lakehill Rd, Kaleden Summerland Odd Fellows Hall, 9536 Main Street, Summerland Marron Valley Road Compost Facility, Organics, Carts Summerland Landfill Compost Facility, Organics, Carts The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) invites residents to a series of public open houses to discuss potential changes to garbage, recycling and composting services: Siting of a Regional Compost site at either 2760 Marron Valley Road or the Summerland Landfill; Expanded composting operations at the Summerland and Oliver Landfills for residentially collected food waste; Supplying carts for residential collection of waste, recycling and compostables in all Municipalities (outside of Penticton) and RDOS Electoral Areas (survey information on back); Use of a biocover at the Campbell Mountain Landfill for the mitigation of landfill gas. Presentations will be held at 7:00 pm and will focus on locally relevant topics but information will be available on all the initiatives at each open house. More information, including links for an online survey and contact information for sending questions is located on the back of this sheet. Is Cart Collection Right For You? The Regional District, Summerland, Oliver, Osoyoos and Keremeos are looking at the potential for introducing carts for collection from homes. Carts are wheeled bins that would be supplied to every home. Penticton has already provided carts for garbage, recycling and yard waste to their residents. Other municipalities and the Regional District will be looking at this option for a potential start of July Should carts be supplied to homes for collecting Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste? Please take the time to fill in our online survey regarding carts at: or visit for link. 4.1 RDOS - Regional Compost Facility Page 8 of 39

9 Solid Waste Management Plan Siting of Regional Compost Sites May 2017 The Regional District is also considering smaller composting operations at the Oliver and Summerland Landfills. These facilities would be complementary to a Regional compost site and would only be able to receive residential food waste from their local areas. The Oliver Landfill site could potentially receive residential food scraps from Oliver, Osoyoos and Electoral Areas A and C. A Regional compost site will allow food scraps collection from homes and businesses. The Regional District is asking for public input on these proposed sites. For more information visit or contact RDOS Solid Waste at or toll free Residents can e- mail organics@rdos.bc.ca, fax or mail RDOS, 101 Martin Street, Penticton BC V2A 5J9. MCLENNAN RD Proposed location for Regional Compost site immediately northwest of the Summerland Landfill shown in yellow. Access is proposed along Two locations are being considered for potential Regional compost sites. A Regional compost site would be capable of composting food scraps from homes and businesses, yard waste and wood waste. Wastewater treatment sludge could also be composted separately at the site. A Regional Facility would be large enough to afford strict odour control technology including composting all materials in a building or under cover. Once the compost site is operational, food waste would potentially be banned for disposal at local landfills. One site under consideration is at 2760 Marron Valley Road. This location is within the Penticton Indian Band Reserve approximately 1 km north from the junction of Marron Valley Road and Highway 3A. The other site is located along Princeton- Summerland Road immediately north-west of the Summerland Landfill. This property is owned by the District of Summerland. Neither of these sites will require rezoning. Princeton- Summerland Rd. PRINCETON-SUMMERLAND RD SUMMERLAND LANDFILL RDOS Main Office Questions/Comments organics@rdos.bc.ca info@rdos.bc.ca Call or Toll Free Fax RDOS - Regional Compost Facility Page 9 of 39

10 THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF SUMMERLAND DELEGATION DATE: May 1, 2017 TO: David Svetlichny, Acting Chief Administrative Officer FROM: Tricia Mayea, Manager of Legislative Services SUBJECT: The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That Council pass the following resolution: THAT the presentation from the Lark Group be received for information. BACKGROUND and DISCUSSION: Malek Tawashy and Kirk Fisher from the Lark Group, and Helen Byrne from Saint Elizabeth will be making a short presentation to Council on the design progress, the healthcare provider Saint Elizabeth, and the innovations that the proposed Banks Crescent project will support. OPTIONS: 1. Move the motion as recommended by staff. 2. Refer back to staff for other options. Respectfully Submitted Approved for Agenda Tricia Mayea Manager of Legislative Services David Svetlichny, Acting CAO 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 10 of 39

11 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 11 of 39 Committee of the Whole District of Summerland May 8 th, 2017 ICasa Resorts Living

12 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 12 of 39 Overview Vision Site Design Partners Lark HealthTech Connex Saint Elizabeth Concerns Access Views Water

13 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 13 of 39 Vision Improving the lives by providing evidence based housing, services and care in beautiful places to live. Okanagan Vistas is a vibrant residential neighborhood providing seniors with an activityfocused lifestyle for healthy living. Market Housing, Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care suites offer gorgeous lake views, access to community amenities, and all the comforts of hospitality and care services that promote the highest quality of life at home in Summerland, BC.

14 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 14 of 39 Site Summerland is central to the Okanagan Voted BC s Top 5 Retirement Towns Market in the Okanagan is strong with an aging population and attracting more seniors from other Provinces New Development Targets: Demand present from empty-nesters Demand present from out of town investment Demand present for Independent Living and Memory Care Why Summerland

15 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 15 of 39 Design

16 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 16 of 39 Design

17 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 17 of 39 Partners: Lark

18 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 18 of 39 Overview of Lark 1972 Lark Enterprises begins Developing 1998 Lark Enterprises focuses on Care 2014 Lark Enterprises exceeds 3,000 Care Beds 2015 Lark Enterprises begins national vision for Seniors Health Hubs Established a Respondent Team comprised of industry leaders in all aspects of the Campus of Care Model. The Respondent Team includes the Lark Group, Derek Crawford Architecture, Saint Elizabeth Health Care, the nation s leading non-profit care provider, and Pro Vita Care Management one of Canada s most experienced long term care service providers. History & Vision

19 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 19 of 39 Overview of Lark 500 of Vancouver Island s 1,000 beds awarded to Lark Group National Award P3 Canada

20 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 20 of 39 Overview of Lark National Map of Sites

21 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 21 of 39 Partners: HealthTech Connex

22 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 22 of 39 Wellness Centre A variety of therapies Massage Physical therapy Cognitive therapy Neuromodulation therapy Spa therapy Leading Edge technologies PoNS HTC Brain Vital Signs Photo Super Sauna

23 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 23 of 39 Partners: Saint Elizabeth

24 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 24 of 39 Saint Elizabeth: Spreading Hope & Happiness Size & Scale 8,000 employees/19,000 visits per day/national reach Health System Leadership Canada Order of Excellence/Innovation Engine Social Impact Inclusive care/community-led approaches Saint Elizabeth is a role model for the entire health care sector Excellence Canada SAINT ELIZABETH IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AND NATIONAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER THAT SPREADS HOPE AND HAPPINESS THROUGH PEOPLE -POWERED CARE FOR OVER 100 YEARS, WE HAVE BEEN HELPING TO MAKE HEALTH CARE WORK BETTER FOR EVERYONE

25 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 25 of 39 Person & Family Centred Care Fueled by the SE Research Centre Care is personalized/care is coordinated/care is enabling Driven by the Individual Person is treated with dignity, compassion, respect Assist vs Do Philosophy Caregiver engagement/proactive supports/personal empowerment icasa Experience Optimized resident experience We work collaboratively to tackle tough problems, catalyze new solutions and deliver impact

26 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 26 of 39 What We Do: Our Services from the Vancouver Office Care Services Resettlement from Hospital Inhouse Clinical Expertise Career Colleges 24/7 Inhouse Clinical Call Centre Remote monitoring Physician services

27 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 27 of 39 Concerns The Location of the Development. The location of the development is consistent with the District of Summerland s Official Community Plan (OCP). The District of Summerland s 2015 OCP designates this area for residential development. The site is not within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). The site and development is consistent with the Regional Growth Strategy which designates Summerland as a regional growth node. This site delivers on many of the OCP s Goals including Growth Management, Residential Development, Community Partnerships, and Climate Change. For example, the development directly delivers on the climate change goal by minimizing urban sprawl and providing access to amenities within walking and cycling distances.

28 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 28 of 39 Concerns Traffic: In support of the anticipated traffic generation from the project, we have reviewed the existing configuration and condition of the roadway infrastructure for Latimer Avenue and Solly Road. The ITE Trip Generation rates produce the following average weekday traffic volumes: AM Peak Hour out bound trips, 29 inbound trips; PM Peak Hour - 59 outbound trips, 102 inbound trips. Development Conclusions and Recommendations: The additional traffic on the existing roadways will result in a 0.8s increase in the overall level of service at the Solly Rd. - Latimer Ave. intersection. The provision of sidewalks on Latimer Road and Solly Road will increase pedestrian safety and is an enhancement over the existing rural roadway characteristics and expectations. Placement of a left turn lane on the south side of Latimer road at the Solly Road intersection will enhance the intersection performance and allow for a better alignment with the north side of the intersection.

29 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 29 of 39 Access

30 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 30 of 39 Views

31 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 31 of 39 Water Erosion and Sedimentation Control Engineers indicate no impact A new water source is being sought and developed as part of a community amenity for the Freshwater Fish Society of BC Viable Sources of water include: Domestic water Stored water Irrigation water Lake water Well water A comparative analysis of water quality will be provided for consultation with the FFSBC ongoing to the rezoning process

32 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 32 of 39 HealthTech Connex Additional Information - Background

33 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 33 of 39 Chief Scientific Officer Ryan Darcy Trained in neuroscience and medical imaging, Dr. D'Arcy holds a BC Leadership Chair in Medical Technology and is full Professor at Simon Fraser University. He also serves as Head of Health Sciences and Innovation at Fraser Health's Surrey Memorial Hospital and is widely recognized for founding Innovation Boulevard. Dr. D'Arcy received a B.Sc. (with distinction) from University of Victoria along with both M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in neuroscience from Dalhousie University. Slide 23

34 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 34 of 39 Chief Medical Officer Jan Venter Dr. Jan Venter is a board-certified Family Physician. His past positions have included Physician at Shaughnessy Health, and Medical Director at Fusium Medical and Grandeur of the Seas. Dr. Venter obtained his Bachelor s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of the Orange Free State, South Africa, later to receive his Masters in Family Medicine He is certified by the Canadian Family Practice, Medical Council of Canada and the Institute for Functional Medicine He is the founder of Fusium Medical and Brain Vault Health Systems Dr. Jan Venter is the Chief Medical Officer for HealthTech Connex Slide 24

35 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 35 of 39 Advisory Board Member Carlo Menon Carlo Menon received a Laurea degree in Mechanical Engineering, University of Padua (Italy), 2001, and a Ph.D. degree from the same university, He was a Research Fellow at the European Space Agency (The Netherlands) in He currently is an Associate Professor at Simon Fraser University where he leads the Menrva Research Group. Dr. Menon has published over 200 articles (half in journals) and received over 20 awards including the Napolitano (Spain), BIONIS (UK), MSFHR (Canada), and CIHR (Canada) awards. He has been an associate editor of two Bionic journals, editorial board member of three journals, referee for 41 journals, and conference program committee member and/or referee for 55 international conferences. He is an AIAA, IEEE, and ASME member. Slide 25

36 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 36 of 39 Helius Scientific Team Dr. Jonathan Sackier He has extensive experience in new technologies and treatment methodologies gained over more than 30 years in the healthcare industry. He is widely recognized as one of the leaders of the laparoscopic surgery revolution. He helped build several companies including medical technology, research and productdesign and medical contract sales organizations. Dr. Sackier has been a Visiting Professor of Surgery at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences at Oxford University since Slide 26

37 4.2 The Lark Group (13610 Banks Crescent) Page 37 of 39 Helius Scientific Team Dr. Yuri Danilov Yuri P. Danilov is a neuroscientist with over 25 years experience in research on brain function and the special senses, including vision, taste, hearing and balance Dr. Danilov received the M.S. degree in biophysics, in 1978, from St. Petersburg University in Russia and the Ph.D. degree in neuroscience, in 1984, from the Pavlov Institute of Physiology, Russian Academy of Science. Dr. Danilov was Senior Scientist (11/00 12/04) and Director of Clinical Research at Wicab, Inc., where he oversaw both conceptual development for the BrainPort system as well as its clinical testing. Slide 27

38 THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF SUMMERLAND COUNCIL REPORT DATE: May 3, 2017 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: David Svetlichny, Acting CAO / Director of Finance SUBJECT: 2017 Property Tax Shift STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That Council consider a shift of property taxes from Class 6 Business/Other to Class 1 Residential and direct staff to: or 1. Shift taxes so that the ratio of Class 6 to Class 1 is ( ) and amend the 2017 Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw accordingly. 2. Make no change to the 2017 Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw as it appears on the agenda for the May 8 th Council meeting. PURPOSE: Shifting taxes between property classes can provide tax relief for that class while the total property tax dollars raised are not changed. The tax rate bylaw will be presented at the evening Council meeting and may be adjusted if Council provides direction to shift a portion of taxes. BACKGROUND and DISCUSSION: The concept of tax shifts and ratios is complex and has many factors to consider. The tax rates bylaw has been prepared in accordance with the historical practice of the District. The 4% property tax increase has been applied to all classes of property. Non market changes (ie. new construction) have been allocated specifically to that property class for example, new construction in class 1 - residential impacts only class 1 taxes. When this method of allocation is used, the ratio between the taxes for each class will change. For example, in a year where there is new construction in residential and no change in any other class, the ratios will increase. The benefit of growth in residential properties is not shared across the community. Council can choose to shift taxation between the classes which benefits each class. The 2016 provincial average of the comparison of business/other to residential is 2.618:1 (Ranging between 1: :1). This means that Class 6 pays over 2.6 times the rate of residential. 7.1 Tax Rates Shift Page 38 of 39

39 Based on the historical methods, the 2017 ratio in Summerland is The ratios for general purposes are shown on the Schedule to the 2017 Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw. The following are the 2016 ratios for a sample of communities: Summerland 2.47 Osoyoos 1.60 Penticton 1.58 Peachland 1.90 Nelson 2.00 Kelowna 2.19 Coldstream 2.40 Oliver 2.45 Ladysmith 2.69 Castlegar 3.41 Revelstoke 3.90 Based on the historical method, residential properties will contribute 85.18% ( %) of the municipal tax levy and business/other 11.40% ( %). The remaining 3.42% ( %) comes from all industrial, not for profit and farm properties. The financial property tax impact of the approved 4% tax increase to the average residential property (assessed at $466,200) is $50 over the prior year. Any change due to a tax shift will be a further increase. The following are the impacts of a shift from Class 6 Business/Other to Class 1 Residential: Shift to a ratio of 2.25 Cost/(Savings) % of tax levy Residential $466,200 $ % Business $269,290 ($217.16) 10.23% To achieve the above noted ratio a tax shift from Class 6 Business/Other to Class 1 Residential would be required in the amount of $96,638. Shift to a ratio of 2.0 Cost/(Savings) % of tax levy Residential $466,200 $ % Business $269,290 ($407.25) 9.21% To achieve the above noted ratio a tax shift from Class 6 Business/Other to Class 1 Residential would be required in the amount of $181,227. Council may choose to shift taxes over several years to achieve the desired ratio. Respectfully Submitted, David Svetlichny, CPA, CA Director of Finance 7.1 Tax Rates Shift Page 39 of 39