A. BC Hydro, Sue Foster, Project Manager & Sabrina Locicero, Stakeholder Engagement (15 Min) Re: West Kelowna Transmission Line Project - Update

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1 DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Council Chambers Community Centre th Street Peachland Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. Mission Statement Our Mission is to provide our taxpayers, residents and businesses with affordable quality services and to keep them apprised of and engaged in District affairs by conducting ourselves in a transparent way Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 4. PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS A. BC Hydro, Sue Foster, Project Manager & Sabrina Locicero, Stakeholder Engagement (15 Min) Re: West Kelowna Transmission Line Project - Update ADOPTION OF MINUTES A. COTW Meeting minutes held Tuesday, August 8, REPORTS / DISCUSSION A. Review of the September 5, 2017 Regular Council Meeting 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT Polly Palmer Corporate Officer August 31, Page 1 of 13

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3 AGENDA ITEM # 4.A. Sabrina Locicero Stakeholder Engagement, BC Hydro sabrina.locicero@bchydro.com Office: August 29, 2017 District of Peachland Attn: Cindy Fortin, Mayor 5806 Beach Avenue Peachland, B.C., V0H 1X7 Mayor Fortin and Council, Re: West Kelowna Transmission Project Update Delegation to Council As you re aware, we re planning for a new, secondary transmission line delivering clean, reliable power to the communities of West Kelowna and Peachland. The West Kelowna Transmission Project will provide a second power source for the area, which is currently served by one 138 kilovolt transmission line. On Tuesday, September 5, 2017 the project team will provide an update to Mayor and Council on the preliminary study corridors and the field study program for the leading alternative (Alternative 2: to Nicola Substation) and some additional information on Alternative 3: to FortisBC. This follows our last presentation to Council on January 10, What s happened to date As a review of the work completed to date, between spring 2015 and fall 2016, BC Hydro studied three alternatives (see map on page 3) for a new, secondary transmission line. Our work on all three alternatives included engineering and environmental desktop studies, wildfire and geotechnical risk assessments, as well as First Nations consultation, stakeholder engagement and discussions with all levels of government. Last fall, we identified Alternative 2 as the leading alternative. This alternative involves building a new transmission line from Westbank Substation to Nicola Substation. It s been assessed as more favourable from an overall safety, environmental, socio-economic, cost, geotechnical and wildfire risk perspective than Alternative 1: to Vernon Terminal Substation, and Alternative 3: to FortisBC. What s happening now During the current stage of the project, we re undertaking environmental, socio-economic, archaeological, traditional use and engineering studies for Alternative 2 as the leading alternative. A wildfire risk assessment field study will also be completed for Alternative 2. Studies are expected to take place from mid-june 2017 through 2018 and include both the Okanagan and Nicola watersheds. These studies will inform our project planning including line routing and access plans. An additional review of Alternative 3 is being undertaken in order to confirm our assessment and inform identification of the preferred alternative. bchydro.com BC Hydro, Sue Foster, Project Manager & Sabrina Locicero, St... Page 3 of 13

4 There are no plans to continue to study Alternative 1 as it poses the highest level of safety, environmental, socio-economic, cost, geotechnical and wildfire risk. At the end of this stage, we will make a decision on our preferred alternative. As we move forward with our studies, we ll keep you informed of the work that s taking place. We ll also continue working with First Nations and engaging with our stakeholders throughout the planning and implementation of the project. I look forward to sharing a more detailed project update with you on September 5. Sincerely, AGENDA ITEM # 4.A. Sabrina Locicero BC Hydro Stakeholder Engagement West Kelowna Transmission Project CC: Sue Foster, BC Hydro Project Manager, West Kelowna Transmission Project Dag Sharman, BC Hydro Community Relations Manager BC Hydro, Sue Foster, Project Manager & Sabrina Locicero, St... Page 4 of 13

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7 AGENDA ITEM # 5.A. THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Held Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 9 AM In the Council Chambers Community Centre PRESENT: Mayor Fortin, Councillors Condon, Cunningham, Kent, Thom and Vucinovic CAO Elsie Lemke Corporate Officer Polly Palmer Director of Finance Doug Pryde Director of Operations Joe Mitchell Director of Planning Cory Gain Director of Community Services Cheryl Wiebe Members of the Public ABSENT: Councillor Schierbeck Councillor Vucinovic left the meeting at 11:06 a.m. CALL TO ORDER CIVIC GRANTS APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Mayor Fortin called the meeting to order at 9:15 am Mayor Fortin presented the Civic Grant funding to the recipients MOVED by Councillor Condon: COTW-08/08/ THAT the Agenda be approved as presented. PRESENTATIONS & DELEGATIONS SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP OF THE CENTRAL OKANAGAN Mr. Villarreal with the Sustainable Transportation Partnership of the Central Okanagan (STPCO), presented an update on the activities of the local government partnership on sustainable transportation in preparation for the governance review of the STPCO. The partners of STPCO are the City of Kelowna, District of Lake Country, City of West Kelowna, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Westbank First Nations and District of Peachland. The governance review of STPCO has begun with the following three main objectives: Review of the STPCO's mandate, governance, impact and fit in delivering on its intended mandate Review of its operation Change as needed Website: Discussion ensued relative to: Car sharing program being explored for the future of the Central Okanagan The region not having enough population yet to build a business case for rail transportation COTW Meeting minutes held Tuesday, August 8, Page 7 of 13

8 COTW Meeting Minutes August 8, 2017 Page 2 SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP OF THE CENTRAL OKANAGAN CONTINUED AGENDA ITEM # 5.A. Real Time App will be coming in the future Peachland contributes approximately $9,000 year to STPCO Concerns that Peachland, being the smallest community in the region, isn t taken into consideration as much as the larger communities Future plans for an interchange in Peachland MOVED by Councillor Thom: COTW-08/08/ THAT COTW receive the August 8 th, 2017 Sustainable Transportation Partnership of the Central Okanagan update presentation for information. TREPANIER CREEK DAM Rick Simpson, Vice President of the Peachland Sportsmen s Association presented concerns for the spawning fish habitat around the old hydro dam in Trepanier Creek and inquired if there are future plans to have the dam decommissioned. Staff reported that the Senior Regional Dam Safety Officer, Mike Noseworthy came on site to assess the dam and recommended to leave the dam. There were not safety concerns. It was further noted that the owner of the dam is the BC Power Commission. Discussion ensued relative to on going fish restoration efforts and the possibility of building a fish latter around the dam barriers. Councillor Kent left the meeting at 10:24 am Councillor Kent returned to the meeting at 10:25 am MOVED by Councillor Condon: COTW-08/08/ THAT COTW recommends that Council refer the Trepanier Creek Dam request from Peachland Sportsmens Association to the next Strategic Planning session. RECESS RECONVENED Meeting recessed at 10:31 a.m. Meeting reconvened at 10:40 a.m. ADOPTION OF MINUTES COTW MEETING MINUTES HELD TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2017 MOVED by Councillor Thom: COTW-08/08/ THAT the COTW Meeting minutes held Tuesday, July 11, 2017 be approved as presented. REPORTS / DISCUSSION FLOOD RECOVERY UPDATE Director of Operations, Joe Mitchell reported an update on Peachland's flood recovery. COTW Meeting minutes held Tuesday, August 8, Page 8 of 13

9 COTW Meeting Minutes August 8, 2017 Page 3 FLOOD RECOVERY UPDATE CONTINUED AGENDA ITEM # 5.A. It was note that: full pool has been reached in Okanagan Lake Peachland basements have completed pumping T-Boat launch is now opened Some blue docks are opened others will be removed Sandbags and Tiger dams have been completely removed Peachland hired a Recovery Manager Response efforts are 100% funded by the Province Recovery efforts are 80% funded by the Province Initial meeting has occurred with the Provincial Disaster Assistance A recovery plan will come to Council and report of how to proceed Damage assessment is completed on the District facilities and buildings A structural engineer and shoreline engineer will be re-assessing the shoreline in August/September when the water is lower. The Centennial Walkway will be assessed at this time Will be reviewing debris removal at water intakes Late Sept/Oct recommendation and budget analysis will be done Restoration work will begin next April /May - This work is not likely to be done in one season It may take up to 3 years to complete Discussion ensued relative to: Memorial Bench pads that have been damaged will be replaced as staff and resources are available Wellness Centre asbestos assessment is going to be changed to Radon Gas mitigation 5 blue docks needing to be replaced the submerged blue docks will need to be assessed for damage and safety issues RDCO submitted a resolution to the province for a review of the flooding incident Regional Emergency Plan debriefing will be done with a report Replacing the tires around the metal bars at the floating dock on 8 th Street It was requested that a two signs be installed along the rip rap on the beaches that say use at your own risk. It was further noted that the Emergency Operation Centre is sending out a barge to collect floating unnatural debris. MOVED by Councillor Vucinovic: COTW-08/08/ THAT the Flood Recovery Update dated July 31, 2017 be received for information. Councillor Vucinovic left the meeting at 11:06 am MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS BYLAW NO Planning Consultant Hazel Christy presented a new Manufactured Home Parks Bylaw, an amendment bylaw to the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw and an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw. The amendments provide updates to COTW Meeting minutes held Tuesday, August 8, Page 9 of 13

10 COTW Meeting Minutes August 8, 2017 Page 4 BYLAW NOTICE ENFORCEMENT AMENDMENT BYLAW NO ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS AGENDA ITEM # 5.A. the bylaws to reflect current legislation with respect to Manufactured Home Parks. It was noted that Manufactured Home Parks Bylaw doesn't require a Public Hearing as it is adopted under enabling legislation contained in the Community Charter. Discussion ensued relative to: Applying residential standards to Manufactured Home Parks such as, a secondary emergency access to be provided if there are 30 plus Manufactured Homes, or if roadway distance is greater than 150 metres There being concurrent bylaw amendments that will require a public hearing, where the topic of manufactured home parks can be discussed Manufactured homes include mobile homes and prefabricated homes Maximum height issues can be addressed within the context of hillsides. One storey makes sense for a mobile home, however a prefabricated home has the potential to be two storeys Concerns that two storey prefabricated dwelling will increase the price and not be affordable Closing in carports may be permitted if the building code, the separation distance and the set backs are in compliance. It was noted that the conditions of closing in a carport need to be clarified in the bylaw. Clarifying the definition of amenity area for recreational use with respect to usability of the area The integration of feedback from Council and comments from the referral process will be considered and reported back to Council MOVED by Councillor Condon: COTW-08/08/ THAT COTW recommends that Council give District of Peachland Manufactured Home Parks Bylaw No. 2193, 2017 first and second readings; and THAT District of Peachland Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2119, 2015, Amendment Bylaw No. 2196, 2017 be given first and second readings; and THAT District of Peachland Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, 2014, Amendment No. 2195, 2017 be read a first and second time; AND FURTHER THAT a Public Hearing be scheduled to receive community input on proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2195, 2017 OCP AMENDMENT BYLAW NO Director of Planning and Development, Cory Gain presented an Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment bylaw that adds Intensive Residential Development Permit Areas to the OCP, which will make it possible to subject intensive residential development applications to review through the Development Permit process for form and character. Intensive Residential integrates a variety of housing types, including smaller, more affordable, lower COTW Meeting minutes held Tuesday, August 8, Page 10 of 13

11 COTW Meeting Minutes August 8, 2017 Page 5 OCP AMENDMENT BYLAW NO CONTINUED maintenance residential housing forms into existing neighbourhoods and to transition from low density residential to more intensive residential uses. Councillor Kent left the meeting at 11:48 am AGENDA ITEM # 5.A. It was noted that: An application has been received that triggers immediate attention to a specific category of development permit that is not currently addressed in the OCP Development Permit Guidelines will make it possible for intensive residential development applications to be subject to review by staff and Council through the Development Permit process for form and character Current Compact Residential zone is larger then the smaller proposed intensive residential development permit area Councillor Kent returned to the meeting at 11:51 am Discussion ensued relative to The development permit guidelines give Council the ability to manage the form and character, which they don t currently have the ability to do with single family homes The guidelines facilitate the sensitive integration of a variety of higher density of residential housing options The current compact residential zone has larger lot sizes than the smaller intensive residential zone Concerns about allowing higher density residential by way of smaller lot sizes The goal is to increase the number and variety of opportunities for smaller, more affordable housing MOVED by Councillor Thom: COTW-08/08/ THAT COTW recommends that Council first and second readings to Peachland Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1600, 2001, Amendment Bylaw No. 2197, 2017; AND THAT Council considers the Public Notification conducted pursuant to Council Policy DEV-110 Public Notification and Consultation for Development Application OCP17-01, the input received during the initial phases of the OCP Renewal process and the anticipated Public Hearing to be appropriate consultation for the purpose of section 475 of the Local Government Act; AND FURTHER THAT a Public Hearing be scheduled to receive community input on proposed Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2197, Mayor Fortin OPPOSED. Councillor Condon OPPOSED. DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL PROCEDURES BYLAW NO. 2105, 2015, AMENDMENT Director of Planning and Development Services presented an amendment to the Development Approval Procedures Bylaw No. 2198, The amendment provides housekeeping amendments and the inclusion of an additional development permit area (intensive residential) with respect to the development approval procedures. COTW Meeting minutes held Tuesday, August 8, Page 11 of 13

12 COTW Meeting Minutes August 8, 2017 Page 6 BYLAW NO. 2198, 2017 DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL PROCEDURES BYLAW NO. 2105, 2015, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2198, 2017 CONTINUED MOVED by Councillor Kent: AGENDA ITEM # 5.A. COTW-08/08/ THAT COTW recommends that Development Approval Procedures Bylaw No. 2105, 2015, Amendment Bylaw No. 2198, 2017 be read a first, second and third time; AND THAT final adoption of the amendment bylaw be considered in conjunction with Council's consideration of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1600, 2001 Amendment Bylaw No. 2197, 2017 Mayor Fortin OPPOSED. Councillor Condon OPPOSED. TURNER AVENUE OCP BYLAW NO. 1600, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO The Director of Planning and Development Services, Cory Gain presented amendments to the OCP and Zoning Bylaw for Turner Park property. The proposed amendments will change the OCP designation and the Zoning of Turner Park property to allow a 7 small residential lot subdivision and 17 townhome style multi-unit residential. CONFLICT OF INTEREST ZONING BYLAW NO. 2100, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO Councillor Condon declared conflict of interest because he is within the notification area of the proposed development at Turner Ave. and left the meeting at 12:46 pm. Discussion ensued relative to: Clarification that Turner Park property is private property and not District owned Concerns that the intensive residential development zone doesn t fit the larger context of the neighbourhood Support for the use of the land but has concerns abut the intensive small lot nature of the development Intensive Residential can be managed through Development Permit Area guidelines. Single Family Residential form and character can not. Dislikes the word intensive in the naming of the zone Intensive Residential has less density than townhouses Creating affordable housing Providing a variety of housing opportunities MOVED by Councillor Kent: COTW-08/08/ THAT COTW recommends to Council that the OCP Bylaw No. 1600, 2001, Amendment Bylaw No be read a first and second time; AND THAT Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 2200, 2017 be read a first and second time; AND FURTHER THAT a Public Hearing be scheduled to receive community input on proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1600, 2001, Amendment Bylaw No. 2199, 2017 and Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 2200, Mayor Fortin OPPOSED. COTW Meeting minutes held Tuesday, August 8, Page 12 of 13

13 COTW Meeting Minutes August 8, 2017 Page 7 AGENDA ITEM # 5.A. Councillor Condon returned to the meeting at 1:05 p.m. OTHER BUSINESS MOVED by Councillor Condon: COTW-08/08/ THAT staff be directed to prepare a text amendment to the CR-I Zone, restricting height in the area of the Sustainable Downtown Development Plan to where the development borders Hwy 97 and Beach Ave in the South, 6 th Ave in the North, Waldo Way/Town Lane in the East and Highway 97 to the West, and East of Waldo Way/Town Lane to the Lake. DEFEATED. Mayor Fortin OPPOSED. Councillor Kent OPPOSED. Councillor Thom OPPOSED. Councillor Cunningham OPPOSED. MOVED by Councillor Cunningham: COTW-08/08/ THAT COTW recommends that Council refer the following issues with respect to the Peachland Crafter s and Farmer s Market to the Peachland Economic Development Committee: Research the benefits of having the market in the community; Explore moving the market location from Heritage Park to Cousin s Park because of the congestion and safety issues in the downtown area AND THAT the Peachland Economic Development Committee report back to Council by January ADJOURNMENT MOVED by Councillor Condon: COTW-08/08/ THAT the meeting be adjourned at 1:20 p.m. Certified Correct. Corporate Officer Mayor Dated at Peachland, B.C. This 5 th day of September, COTW Meeting minutes held Tuesday, August 8, Page 13 of 13