TOWN OF OSOYOOS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

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1 TOWN OF OSOYOOS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 PRESENT: Mayor McKortoff Councillors Rhodes, Youngberg, Campol and King Staff: Barry Romanko, CAO Brianne Hillson, Deputy Corporate Officer Mayor McKortoff called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS 1. None MOTION C 36/16 Moved by Councillor Rhodes Seconded by Councillor Campol That the September 6, 2016 Committee of the Whole agenda be adopted. DELEGATIONS CARRIED 1. UBCM - Presentation by Linda Larson, MLA - CR MLA Larson attended the reopening of Osoyoos Secondary School. - The MLA thanked Council as they were the stable group that kept the school on track. It takes a community and government to make things happen. - MLA Larson stated that she is attending the meeting to find out what Council s primary issues will be when they attend the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). - MLA inquired to which Ministers Council requested to meet with and what is their most important item. - CAO Romanko stated that the Town submitted four ministerial meeting requests for UBCM. - CAO Romanko specified that Council s first priority was a meeting with the Premier and secondly with the Minster of Education. The subject of the closure of Osoyoos Secondary is Council s top priority, including thanking the government for the money provided but to also raise questions on the regulations and process of school closures. - CAO Romanko further stated that the future of the funding program would be a part of the discussion. Furthermore, Council would like to discuss the regulatory regime and the Education Act governing school closures. - Council would like to see renovations to the Education Act, specifically in the area around School Closures. - Council plans on asking and has also provided suggestions for clear guidelines on consultation, what is consultation and is going to ask for regulatory review for the majority vote on governing school closure on a regional basis. - CAO Romanko further stated that Council would also like to discuss the role of school boards and how they communicate with local governments. In general, it will be a broad discussion on what happened with the closure of Osoyoos Secondary School. - MLA Larson inquired on the amount of time that Council requested for the 1 P a g e

2 TOWN OF OSOYOOS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 meeting with the Minister of Education. MLA Larson will look into the time allotted for the meeting with Minister and would see if they can extend the time as it is important issue. - Mayor McKortoff stated that the Regional District of the Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) has also asked for a meeting with the Minister of Education to discuss the school closure and there could be the potential to combine meetings. - Mayor McKortoff stated that the Town would like MLA Larson to attend the meeting with the Minister and Premier as well. - Councillor Campol stated that it is very important to keep the topic of process on the table and not just focus on the end results. - CAO Romanko stated that Councils third priority is a meeting with Minister of Finance regarding the Resort Municipality Initiative. It was suggested to all the Resort Municipalities communities to request a meeting with the Minister as the program is slated to end in spring of The meeting request was denied by the staff of the Minister of Finance. - CAO Romanko stated that the final meeting request is with the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI). Topic of discussions would be illegal highway signage from Oliver to the border. - The second area of discussion is the planned downtown revitalization project by the Town and storm sewer project for Main Street. The Town would like to see if there is plan management and to inquire if there is funding available. - MLA Larson stated that signage is an issue and she has already spoken with the MoTI. MLA Larson further stated that if the signage is on private property it would be the responsibility of the Regional District to remove. - CAO Romanko suggested that if the MoTI takes the initiative to remove illegal signage, it may put pressure on the Regional District to do something. - Mayor McKortoff informed MLA Larson that the Town of Oliver has put in a request with the Minister of Health and the Town of Osoyoos would also attend the meeting. - MLA Larson will talk to Minister of Finance about attending the Monday meeting with the Resort Municipalities, as it would be a great place to talk with all fourteen municipalities who benefit from the funding. 2. Work BC Employment Program of BC - Presentation by Melanie Guza, Program Director and Donelda Wood, Job Developer - A Copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is attached to and forms part of these minutes. - The Open Door Group who is the contractor for Employment Services in BC has an office in Oliver and Osoyoos. The office in Osoyoos is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. The main office is in Oliver and is open five days a week. - Hoping to share with employers looking for employees or anyone who is looking for work or retraining. - The month of September is Disabilities Month. - Focused on meeting needs of local labour market needs. - Last year a local employment advisory skills panel was created. Local employers and educational institutes were invited to find out what they needed. The purpose of the panel was to ensure the Open Door Group is up to date 2 P a g e

3 BUSINESS None TOWN OF OSOYOOS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 with challenges employers are facing. - Will be hosting a workshop for employers for inclusive hiring practices and the benefits of hiring someone with diverse abilities. - Will be giving out award to local employers to let them know they appreciate diverse hiring practices. - Mayor McKortoff thanked Ms. Guza and Ms. Wood for their presentation and what they do in the community. - Mayor McKortoff inquired about how active the Open Door Group was in the recruitment and hiring for the Corrections Centre. - Ms. Guza stated that they worked with the warden from the Corrections Centre on job postings. - Councillor Rhodes inquired about the current job situation in the community. - Ms. Guza stated that there was a shortage of available workers for seasonal jobs in the community. - Ms. Wood further expanded that the crops were earlier this year, pickers came too late and there was a variety of reasons why the season went that way. Overall, it is pretty much balanced in the community. - Councillor Youngberg thanked Ms. Wood and Ms. Guza for their services. The program does work and it is a very effective program. - Ms. Guza stated more feedback that they can get regarding skill set, the more that they know what the community and labour market needs, the more they can get job seekers ready. ACTION: The presentation was received for information. ADJOURNMENT MOTION C 37/16 Moved by Councillor Youngberg Seconded by Councillor King That the meeting be adjourned. CARRIED The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 AM. APPROVED: CERTIFIED CORRECT: Original signed by Mayor Sue McKortoff MAYOR McKORTOFF Original signed by Brianne Hillson DEPUTY CORPORATE OFFICER 3 P a g e

4 Employment Program of BC Helping BC Job Seekers find and maintain Employment

5 Client-centred, integrated services and supports Responsive, inclusive and accessible Supporting you in getting and keeping a job as quickly as possible.

6 Community Partnership: Open Door Group and the Oliver Employment Service Network Through shared expertise, providing exemplary employment services to all unemployed British Columbians and Employers. Open Door Group Bowman Employment Services S.O.W.I.N.S Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen

7 Serving All British Columbians General and Specialized services for: Immigrants Youth Aboriginal people Persons with disabilities Francophones Living in rural and remote areas Survivors of Violence and/or Abuse Multiple barriers to employment

8 Meeting Local Labour Market Needs Services that are responsive to the unique labour market needs of each community. Gain access to up-to-date Labour Market Information and local employment trends. Find out where the jobs are at and what you need to get there.

9 Eligibility: All Unemployed British Columbians seeking Employment and Legally Eligible to work in BC including: Self-Serve Services Eligibility: Anyone Case Management & Non-Case Managed Services Eligibility Anyone with a Valid SIN (non-900 #) Anyone Unemployed 16 years of age or older Anyone working under 20 hours/week Anyone in receipt of an imminent lay-off Photo identification

10 Available Self-Serve Services: Fully staffed Job Search Resource Area Job Search Resources Employment Focused Workshops Self-Serve Assessment Tools Non-Case Managed Apprentice Application Support Essential Financial Supports for Job Search and Job Start

11 Fully-Staffed Resource Centre: Resources and tools available to support your job search, including: Computer workstations Public telephones Fax machine Photocopy services

12 Case Management Services Access to Self-Serve Resource Area Personal Employment Planning Wage Subsidy Support Workshops Job Placement Follow-Up Services

13 Personal Employment Planning Connect with our Staff to help you build your personal employment plan. This plan will identify what you will need to find a job, and will lay out the steps to help you get there.

14 Workshops Job Search Workshops- Resume and cover letter writing, interview skills. Job Maintenance Workshops- How to get a job and keep it! Career Exploration Workshops -What are my skills, interests and personality?

15 Update your Skills Depending on needs and eligibility, short and longer term training options are available to help you get the job. A WorkBC Case Manager will support you to do Labour Market Research to determine where your skills fit into the local area and if skill enhancement is needed!

16 Specialized Services: Having trouble finding work because you live in a remote area, have a disability, language or cultural barrier, or for any other reason? We can provide service arrangements to help you connect with the Program and be successful in your job search. We offer: Customized employment services Job placement and follow-up support Specialized assessments

17 September is Disability Employment Month in B.C. Throughout the month of September we will be celebrating people with disabilities in the workforce and the employers and resources in the community who pave the way to support them. Visit our local employment centers to find out more.

18 Services to Help you Succeed: Wage Subsidy- provides financial support to eligible employers as an incentive for them to hire an EI Client who needs work experience. Financial supports- job search and start supports Self employment-business plan development support Job Development- Our Job Developers can connect you to employers and market your skills.

19 How Do I Get Started? Option 1: ACCESS SELF SERVICES Fill out A Self-Serve Registration Form Job Search Independently Option 2: ACCESS CASE MANAGEMENT Fill out a Case Management Registration Application Receive direct support to create an Employment Plan

20 Connect with us: Fairview Road Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 T: F: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30pm Main Street Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V2 T: F: Mon., Tues. and Fri. 8:30 am 4:00pm