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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

TO BE HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020 6:30 p.m.

EMERGENCY SERVICES BUILDING 300-8TH AVENUE NW

CALL TO ORDER

INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

A. AGENDA APPROVAL Pg. 1

Recommended Motion:

THAT the agenda for the February 24, 2020 Council meeting be approved as submitted.

B. MINUTES Pg. 6

1. Minutes of February 10, 2020 Regular Meeting Pg. 7-12

Recommended Motion:

THAT the Minutes of February 10, 2020 Regular Meeting be adopted as amended/submitted.

C. DELEGATIONS, PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS Pg. 13

1. Emerging Economic Opportunities in the Columbia Head Waters Pg. 14-26 Research Brief – Nadine Raynolds

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Agenda – Regular Council Meeting February 24, 2020

D. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES Pg. 27

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E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Pg. 28

1. Outstanding Actions from Council Resolution Pg. 29-32 List dated February 24, 2020.

Recommended Motion:

THAT the Outstanding Actions on Resolution report dated February 24, 2020 be received for information.

F. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL & ADMINISTRATION Pg. 33

1. Director of Finance Report Pg. 34-35 2. Area Parks Monthly Report Pg. 36-37 3. Fire Chief Monthly Report Pg. 38-39 4. Hot Springs Monthly Report Pg. 40 5. Public Works Monthly Report Pg. 41

Recommended Motion:

THAT Items F1 and F5 be received for information.

G. BYLAWS Pg. 42

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H. NEW BUSINESS Pg. 43

1. Staff Report – Development Variance Permit Pg. 44-53 93 5th Avenue NW exemption from Zoning Bylaw to allow commercial business in therear of the building and residence in the front of the building.

Recommended Motion:

THAT the Development Variance Permit application for Parcel A, Block 9, District Lot 397, Kootenay Land District, Plan NEP 494 (93 – 5th Avenue NW) to grant an

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exemption from Section 6.12.8 (b) of the Zoning Bylaw to allow the establishment a commercial business in the rear of the building and a residence in the front of the building, be approved.

2. Arrow Slocan Lakes Community Services – Letter of Support Pg. 54 Health Connection Project – Connecting people to health and wellness services

Recommended Motion:

THAT Council direct Administration to provide Letter of Support to Arrow Slocan Lakes Community Services for their application to Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Program for their Health Connection Project.

3. Staff Report – Request to Continue Fair Trade Program Pg. 55-56 Village of Nakusp Policy F11 – Fair Trade

Recommended Motion:

THAT F11 – Fair Trade Policy be amended to include the issuance of an annual contribution in the amount of (Council’s decision) and to provide some in-kind contribution, the amount at the discretion of the CAO, for photocopying; and

THAT Karen Hamling receive a cheque for $(Council’s decision) for the annual contribution for 2020.

4. Staff Report – BC Rural Health Network Pg. 57-61 BC Rural Health Network promotes and supports a health services system that improves and sustains the health and wellbeing of residents in rural BC communities.

Recommended Motion:

THAT the Village of Nakusp join the BC Rural Health Network as a regular member.

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I. INFORMATION ITEMS Pg. 62

1. Letter of Appreciation Pg. 63-64 2. RDCK Climate Action Report Pg. 65-66

Recommended Motion:

THAT Items I1 to I2 be received for information, and that item(s) ___ be brought forward for discussion.

J. INQUIRIES BY COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION Pg. 67

NIL

K. NOTICE OF MOTION Pg. 68

NIL

L. QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS OR PUBLIC Pg. 69

M. NOTICE OF INCAMERA Pg. 70

Recommended Motion:

THAT in accordance with Section 90(1)(c), labour relations or other employee relations;

AND THAT persons other than Council members and municipal officers be excluded from the meeting.

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N. ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FROM INCAMERA Pg. 71

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O. ADJOURNMENT Pg. 72

Recommended Motion:

THAT the February 24, 2020 Council meeting be adjourned at _______ PM.

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COVER SHEET

MINUTES

1. February 10, 2020 Regular Council Meeting

STAFF RECOMMENDATION(S):

THAT the following Minutes be approved as submitted/amended.

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020 EMERGENCY SERVICES BUILDING

300-8TH AVENUE NW

Present were:

Mayor Tom Zeleznik

Councillor Ken Miller Joseph Hughes Susan DeSandoli (Video Conference)

Absent Aidan McLaren-Caux

Staff Cheryl Martens, CAO Mark Tennant, Director of Finance/Deputy CAO

Gallery Public 9 Press 1

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Zeleznik called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.

INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

H4 – Letter of Support Daycare I4- Crosswalk between Schools

A. AGENDA APPROVAL

R054/20

Moved by Councillor Miller/Seconded by Councillor Hughes

THAT the agenda for the February 10, 2020 Council meeting be approved as amended.

Carried

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B. MINUTES

1. Minutes of January 27, 2020 Regular Meeting R055/20

Moved by Councillor Miller/Seconded by Councillor Hughes THAT the Minutes of January 27, 2020 Regular Meeting be adopted as submitted. Carried

C. DELEGATIONS, PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS

1. Kootenay Adaptive Sport Association (KASA)

Janis Neufeld: KASA will be applying for Community Initiatives Grant (under 30 thousand) for an engineering study to be completed for the wash-out along the tracks.

D. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES NIL

E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Outstanding Actions from Council Resolution

List dated February 10, 2020.

R056/20

Moved by Councillor Miller/Seconded by Councillor Hughes THAT the Outstanding Actions on Resolution report dated February 10, 2020 be received for information. Carried

F. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL & ADMINISTRATION 1. Mayor Zeleznik 2. Municipal Campground Expansion Committee Minutes January 20, 2020. 3. Councillor Miller Verbal Report 4. Councillor Hughes Verbal Report

R057/20

Moved by Councillor Miller/Seconded by Councillor Hughes THAT reports from Council and Council Committees be accepted as information. Carried

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G. BYLAWS 1. Bylaw 693, 2020 Fees and Charges Bylaw

To amend the Fees and Charges Bylaw as done annually.

R058/20

Moved by Councillor Miller/Seconded by Councillor Hughes THAT Bylaw 693, 2020 Fees and Charges Bylaw be adopted. Carried

2. Bylaw 437 – 3, 2020 Subdivision Servicing Amending Bylaw

To repeal section five (5) to include fee schedule in Bylaw 693, 2020 Fees and Charges Bylaw.

R059/20

Moved by Councillor Miller/Seconded by Councillor Hughes THAT Bylaw 437-3, 2020 Subdivision Servicing Amending Bylaw be adopted. Carried

3. Bylaw 691, 2020 Repealing Bylaw Sewer Rates

To repeal Bylaws 479, 1996, Bylaw 644, 2013, and all amending bylaws to include in Bylaw 693, 2020 Fees and Charges.

R060/20

Moved by Councillor DeSandoli/Seconded by Councillor THAT Bylaw 691, 2020 Repealing Bylaw Sewer Rates be adopted. Carried

4. Bylaw 692, 2020 Business License Bylaw

To amend the Business License Bylaw and include fee schedule in Bylaw 693, 2020 Fees and Charges Bylaw.

R061/20

Moved by Councillor Miller/Seconded by Councillor DeSandoli THAT Bylaw 692, 2020 Business License Bylaw be adopted. Carried

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5. Bylaw 656-3, 2020 Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw To repeal Schedule “A” to be included in in Bylaw 693, 2020 Fees and Charges Bylaw.

R062/20

Moved by Councillor Miller/Seconded by Councillor Hughes THAT Bylaw 656-3, 2020 Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw be adopted. Carried

H. NEW BUSINESS 1. Application for a License to Occupy Crown Land – Isaque Vieira

Requesting a Letter of Support.

R063/20

Moved by Councillor Hughes/Seconded by Councillor Miller THAT Council direct administration to write a Letter of Support on behalf of the Village of Nakusp for Isaque Viera’s application to the Crown for a License to Occupy. Carried

2. Kootenay Adaptive Sport Association


R064/20

Moved by Councillor Miller/Seconded by Councillor Hughes THAT Council direct administration to provide a letter of support for Kootenay Adaptive Sport Association application to the Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives Program. Carried

3. TeraSpan – Last Mile


R065/20

Moved by Councillor Miller/Seconded by Councillor Hughes THAT Council direct administration to provide a letter of support for TeraSpan application to the Connecting BC Funding Program. Tabled

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4. Daycare at School – School District #10 Letter of Support

R065/20

Moved by Councillor Miller/Seconded by Councillor Hughes THAT Council direct administration to provide a letter of support for School District #10 application to MCFD’s New Spaces Child Care Capitol Fund. Carried

I. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. NACFOR Budget 2020 Summary for Village 2. Thank You Burton Volunteer FD 3. ALR Residential Flexibility Intentions 4. Crosswalk between Schools

R066/20

Moved by Councillor Hughes/Seconded by Councillor DeSandoli THAT Items I1 to I4 be received for information, and that item(s) I3 and I4 be brought forward for discussion. Carried

J. INQUIRIES BY COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION NIL K. NOTICE OF MOTION

NIL L. QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS OR PUBLIC Press: Is the Caribou meeting open to the public/press? No. M. NOTICE OF INCAMERA

NIL N. ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FROM INCAMERA NIL

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O. ADJOURNMENT R067/20

Moved by Councillor DeSandoli/Seconded by Councillor Hughes THAT the February 10, 2020 Council meeting be adjourned at 7:46 PM. Carried

_________________________ _________________________ Mayor Chief Administrative Officer

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COVER SHEET

DELEGATIONS, PETITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

1. Emerging Economic Opportunities in the ColumbiaHeadwaters – Research Brief Nadine Raynolds

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The Columbia Headwaters region is found within the globally unique inland temperate rainforest of southeastern British Columbia.

It includes portions of the traditional territories of the Ktunaxa, Okanagan, Secwepemc, and Sinixt First Nations. Local governments include the municipalities of Golden, Nakusp, and Revelstoke and surrounding rural areas.

This region has many advantages including the creativity and leadership of the people who call it home. Communities within the Columbia Headwaters have the potential to lead the way in finding a path forward in creating a balance for future generations of people and wildlife.

Exploring emerging economic opportunities in the Columbia Headwaters Region of British ColumbiaA RESEARCH BRIEF WITH KEY TAKEAWAYS AND HIGHLIGHTS

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WHO This briefing is based on a research project conducted between June and November 2019 by Gary Bull, professor and head of the Forest Resources Management Department at the University of British Columbia, and Jeremy Williams of ArborVitae Environmental Services. A research advisory committee made up of diverse regional representatives and provincial and national experts provided direction, advice, and review. Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative commissioned this work.

WHY The purpose of this research was to explore the opportunities and challenges in providing for a strong local economy while sustaining the region’s ecological integrity. The intention was to lay the groundwork for a discussion on the intersection of healthy ecosystems, a healthy economy, and the emerging opportunities that may come with a more sustainable approach to resource use. The region makes an excellent case study because the current economies are dependent on the sustainability of natural resources for extraction, tourism and recreation.

While much is going well for the region, growth and change always creates challenges and the study area has its share of them. Several resource management issues have emerged. On-going timber harvesting and the expansion of adventure tourism, as well as more widespread recreational use, has increased conflict and challenges in sustaining the outstanding natural features of the region.

HOW With limited reliable and useful socio-economic statistics, this research focused on interviews with 30 key informants from across the region. These people represent diverse backgrounds, sectors and experiences including local decision-makers, foresters, economic development practitioners, business leaders, recreationists, First Nations, and more.

KEY TAKEAWAYSLocal communities are concerned about having healthy ecosystems and economies and local municipalities, First Nations, and businesses are committed to improving the quality of life in the region while seeking to maintain its natural attributes.

Indigenous rights and interests include ecological integrity and economic participation.

Many interviewees are concerned that increasing levels of recreational land use will lead to greater conflict between users, a decline in the quality of the outdoor experience, and more negative impacts on the biodiversity and natural heritage features of the area.

The study revealed a need for more reliable, useful data such as regional socio-economic statistics including demographic and employment numbers.

KEY ECONOMIC DRIVERS IN THE COLUMBIA HEADWATERS

HYDROELECTRIC POWER

MINING TRANSPORTATION

FORESTRY & PAPER MILLS

TOURISM & RECREATION

HOUSING & ACCOMMODATION

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WHAT’S WORKINGForestry, particularly in Revelstoke and Nakusp, includes locally managed community forests, important for ensuring various sized companies have access to wood for products.

Local municipalities, First Nations, businesses and residents are invested in maintaining a balance for strong natural resources, growing communities and thriving natural places and wildlife.

Adventure tourism and recreation have added diversity to the economic scene and are bringing considerable wealth to some parts of the region. Communities recognize that limits are needed.

There is an emerging start-up culture to encourage entrepreneurs to explore how technology fits into tourism, forestry and recreation as well as to support workforce skill development.

CHALLENGESUrgently addressing the management and conservation of mountain caribou.

Ensuring Indigenous people and communities are decision-makers in the future of the ecosystem health and economic make up of the region.

Addressing community challenges related to increases in tourism, seasonal residency, and housing prices.

Reconciling the needs of nature with recreation and tourism use.

Developing new policies and approaches to forest management that balance old growth forest and biodiversity conservation with forest harvest.

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The researchers and Y2Y thank all the research participants for their time, insights, and opinions which helped build an understanding of the region and how it might better prepare itself for the future.

Printed in Canada, 2019. Copyright 2019 Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative. All rights reserved. Image(s) used under license from Shutterstock.com // Design by Emily Morton ([email protected])

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LEARN MORE This research brief was prepared based on the findings of an independent report commissioned by Y2Y. Read the report at columbiaheadwaters.org

Candace Batycki, B.C. and Yukon Program Director [email protected] | 250-352-3830

Nadine Raynolds, Columbia Headwaters Program Manager [email protected] | 250-551-2546

RECOMMENDATIONSStakeholder interviews and meetings with the research advisory committee found a widespread recognition that the region needs to be proactive to get ahead of current and anticipated challenges that exist. This can be done by building on the strong foundation of knowledgeable people, a stable and skilled workforce, outstanding natural capital, excellent transportation infrastructure, Indigenous knowledge, people committed to sustainability, and an emerging technology sector that can assist in finding more sustainable and creative solutions.

People in the area recognize that now is an opportune time to begin the necessary discussions and organization of what could be a new model for sustainable planning and development.

ECONOMIC & LAND-USE PLANNING INITIATIVES

• Collect and compile more reliable and useful data on economic sectors and use of the landscape

• Begin a regionally driven land use planning process

• Include decarbonization imperatives in local and regional planning

COMMUNITY INITIATIVES

• Develop a forum for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to get to know each other and share interests and aspirations

• Increase involvement of First Nations in the local society and economy and explore opportunities to increase their share of economic benefits

RECREATION & TOURISM INITIATIVES

• Establish and support regional backcountry recreation associations and access management

• Assess adventure tourism activities with a sustainability lens

FORESTRY INITIATIVES

• Explore mechanisms to generate local forest-based carbon offsets

• Transition from dependence on old growth harvesting

• Expand community forestry operations

• Increase use of technology to add value to harvested timber, enhance the tourism and recreational experience, and create new bundles of products and services

KEY RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE RESEARCH

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Exploring Emerging Economic Opportunitiesin the Columbia Headwaters Region of BC

Research Project Overview

Village of Nakusp, February 24, 2019

Nadine RaynoldsYellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative

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Presenter

Presentation Notes

My name is Nadine Raynolds and I live in New Denver, but often spend time in and around Nakusp. I play with the women’s hockey team and have been involved with recreation initiatives in the region for about 14 years. Thank you for having me at your meeting. It’s nice to be able to share this research with you and we really appreciate the contributions that Mayor Zeleznik made as well as others in the community. I’m going to provide an overview of this project, including the research purpose, the methods we used, some of the highlights of the results and recommendations that came out of it.

Who is Y2Y?

Y2Y envisions an interconnected system of wild lands and waters stretching from Yellowstone to Yukon, harmonizing the needs of people with those of nature.

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Presenter

Presentation Notes

First, I will start just briefly on who we are. Y2Y started about 25 years ago when wildlife biologists and ecologists started really understanding umbrella species like grizzly bears and wolves, and that these large mammals need big areas in order to survive and thrive. They need protected areas, like parks, but also need these safe places to be connected in order to allow for genetic diversity and persistence on the landscape over time. A group of scientists and conservationists got together and reviewed this emerging science, continued to do more science, and eventually this non-profit organization emerged, bringing together people and groups from across the entire region. Y2Y is a vision; it’s a movement now with over 450 partners; and it is also a non-profit organization, of which I am staff. Our head office is in Canmore, Alberta and I am based in a home office. Our BC Director is based in Nelson, Candace Batycki. Our mission is to protect and connect habitat across the Y2Y geography so both people and nature can thrive.

Study AreaOne of Y2Y’s priority areas: The Columbia Headwaters

Focus on Revelstoke, Golden, Nakusp, and surrounding areas

Territories of Okanagan, Secwepemc, Ktunaxa, and Sinixt

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Presenter

Presentation Notes

One of Y2Y’s priority areas is what we are calling the Columbia Headwaters. This area is a priority because of it’s high ecological values, like old growth forests, mountain caribou, wolverine, and glacial fed streams. Climate change modeling indicates that this region may be what scientists call a “refugia” – a place that may more resilient to climate change and be a refuge for important wildlife species. For this particular research project, we focused on Revelstoke, Golden and Nakusp. And as you know, these rural communities are similar in some ways, having traditional resource extraction sectors like forestry, but also a growing tourism sector, with recreation and adventure tourism based businesses. There are four first nations that have overlapping territories here: Okanagan, Secwepemc, Ktunaxa, and Sinixt – with very different levels of engagement in the region.

Why? Y2Y’s mission is about nature and people thriving. Local communities are concerned about both ecosystems and the economy. Indigenous interest includes ecological integrity and economic participation. Current economies are dependent on sustainability of natural resources – for

extraction and tourism and recreation, which makes the region an excellent candidate to explore the intersection of healthy ecosystems, a healthy economy, and the emerging opportunities that may come with a more sustainable approach.

Research PurposeExplore the opportunities and challenges in providing for a strong local economy while sustaining the region’s ecological integrity.

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Presenter

Presentation Notes

This was an exploratory research project: we wanted to explore the intersection of economy and ecosystem – how can we have healthy ecosystems and healthy rural economies. It doesn't have to be one or the other. We did this because: Y2Y’s mission is about both nature and people thriving We know that communities are concerned about both having healthy ecosystems and healthy communities. And last year mountain caribou conservation got people really scared – people wanted to know if conserving caribou would hurt local economies. We are also working with Indigenous partners and they are concerned and interested in seeing economic benefits from the region as well as seeing areas conserved We also recognized that this is a good place to study because the current economies are dependent on the sustainability of natural resources – both for extraction but also for a growing tourism sector. It’s a great candidate for this research because we have communities like Revelstoke where tourism is booming and it’s actually a problem, and then smaller communities like Nakusp that is looking to attract people and grow that tourism sector.

External Researchers Gary Bull, Head of Forest Resources Management Department at UBC

Jeremy Williams of ArborVitaeEnvironmental Services

Methodology Research Advisory Committee City of Revelstoke Town of Golden Village of Nakusp Regional Economics Branch, Ministry of FLNRORD Selkirk College Applied Research and Innovation Centre Okanagan Indian Band Splatsin Development Corporation HeliCat Canada East and West Kootenay Community Investment Coops Golden Community Services Coop Economic Analysis Directorate, Environment and Climate Change

Canada Foresters Community development consultants Economic researchers Recreationists

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Presenter

Presentation Notes

We hired two external researchers: Gary Bull of UBC and Jeremy Williams of AborVitae. We had a Research Advisory Committee Diverse group of 15 people – local government representatives, first nations, economic and community development practitioners, key sector representatives They provided guidance right from the beginning to ensure this was relevant and useful They reviewed draft findings and reports And they are helping with mobilization of research findings

Methodology

Review of regional statistics and studies showed that quantitative data was not particularly useful or reliable.

Interviews conducted with 30 key informants from a range of backgrounds and sectors living and working in region, particularly from forestry, adventure tourism, and community economic development.

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Presenter

Presentation Notes

Project started with a review of the regional statistics and studies but there really was a lack of useful and relevant quantitative data to paint an accurate picture With the lack of data, research focused on qualitative methods and the researchers conducted individual interviews across the region: 30 key informants were interviewed and there were people from a range of backgrounds

While economic growth brings benefit, communities are changing Indigenous communities have not been engaged Mountain caribou one of most prominent regional challenges Forestry, tourism and recreation is exceeding ecological carrying capacity Technological advances in recreation is causing greater impact and conflict Provincial Government is not adequately managing the land

Research Results - Highlights

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Presenter

Presentation Notes

I wanted to share some of the high level highlights that came from the research, as well as recommendations. Some of these highlights include: While economic growth brings benefit, communities are seeing major changes as they become unaffordable; housing (or lack thereof) is a significant economic factor in these communities We learned that Indigenous communities have not been engaged in the local economy and are not seeing benefits, only impacts Mountain caribou were expressed as one of the most prominent regional challenges People expressed that the levels of forestry, tourism and recreation is now exceeding the ecological carrying capacity and those activities continue and are growing Technological advances in recreation is allowing for people to go farther, faster, higher, and thus there is greater impact on the landscape and increased conflict between wildlife and people and different user groups There was a pretty strong sentiment that the Provincial Government is not adequately managing the land

Land use planning Collect and compile more reliable and useful data Develop a forum for Indigenous and non-indigenous people Increase involvement of First Nations in local economy Establish and support regional backcountry recreation associations Assess adventure tourism activities with a sustainability lens Transition from dependence on old growth logging Explore mechanisms to generate local forest-based carbon offsets Increase use of technology to add value

Research Recommendations

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Presenter

Presentation Notes

And this last sentiment is connected to one of the main recommendations coming from this research: Pretty much everyone agreed that the region needs land use planning, and that is ultimately the responsibility of the Province, but communities are basically ready to do it without them Another strong recommendation is the need for more and better data – particularly on the key economic sectors and drivers Indigenous people must be engaged, in order to build relationships and allow for an increased involvement in the local economy and society It’s important to work with backcountry recreation associations and assess the adventure tourism sector with a sustainability lens; access management is critical (which is obviously connected to land use planning) As far as forestry, in this region, it is strongly recommended that the sector transitions from old growth harvesting, possibly creating more and expanded community forests, and explore mechanisms for value added products, as well as investigate how forests could be used to generate local forest-based carbon offsets in this era of decarbonizing our economies and communities So this is what we heard from the communities of Nakusp, Revelstoke, and Golden. We recognize that while there are a lot of similarities in these communities, they are also unique and have different circumstances. We wanted to start a conversation… and I should add that we really got the attention of the Province with this project. They were keen to hear that communities are having these conversations and thinking ahead. In many ways, this is seeding the ground, preparing for land use planning that we hope the Province will eventually put resources to here.

Continue to share research results

Conduct and support data collection and analyses

Work with community leaders and support further research and initiatives

Work with Indigenous groups to identify and understand economic participation

Convene Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders

Research models for locally driven land use planning processes and entities

Next steps or plans in Nakusp?

Next Steps?

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Presenter

Presentation Notes

As far as next steps, Y2Y will be doing a few things based on the research recommendations: We will continue to share the research results through presentations, meetings, social media We have some capacity to conduct some data collection and analyses related to recreation and will hopefully be working with others on this (especially with the connections we have with universities) We want to work with community leaders to help support any locally driven planning processes or other related initiatives We are actively working with Indigenous groups to identify and understand their interests around economic participation and how that connects to conservation And one of our projects this spring is to bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders through a workshop and dialogue We are also planning to research models for locally driven land use planning processes and possible entities. This was something that had a lot of interest. And, part of the reason I am here, is I want to ask you about the possibilities you see here in Nakusp. How these recommendations from this research might feed into the work you are doing now or might be doing in the future? And, if there are ways that Y2Y can support any research or planning. Thank you.

COVER SHEET

BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES

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COVER SHEET

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Outstanding Actions on Council ResolutionsDated February 24, 2020

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OUTSTANDING ACTIONS ON COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS (Originating from Council Direction)

February 24, 2020

List Order Origin Item Description 1 BC Rural Development

Grant Investment Ready Nakusp

Province

Status: July 9/18: Approval from Council to submit application for “Investment Ready Nakusp” in the amount of $66,400 on behalf of the Economic Development Committee of the Common Agenda. Total Project $83,000. July 11/18: Grant submitted. April 18/19: Grant received. May 13/19: Steering Committee to be appointed June 12/19: Committee met with Consultant to begin process. Additional information has been given to consultant. June 24/19: Contract has been signed and the Consultant has begun the process. IRN meets monthly to review progress. January 27/20: IRN has been working together with B&A Planning to ensure the OCP is compatible with IRN work. IRN has also been sharing information with 9dot and AquaDiversities for infrastructure details.

List Order Origin Item Description 2 Council Municipal Campground

Expansion Committee Municipal

Status: June 10/19: Instructed by Council to begin process to form the Nakusp Municipal Campground Expansion Committee. July 4/19: Deadline to receive membership applications. Report to Council for appointments on July 22/19 July 22/19: Council appointed Mayor Zeleznik, Councillor Miller, Councillor DeSandoli (Alternate), Dan May, Beth McLeod, Kees van der Pol, and Sandra Podznikoff Sept 16/19: Committee held 1st meeting, approved Terms of Reference, and began considerations. Sept 30/19: Committee held 2nd meeting and reporting a recommendation to Council on Oct 15/19. Oct 15/19: Council passed recommendation to budget for a planning consultant. Dec 2019: Terra Sense was contracted and provided drone information. January 20/20: Committee met to review Terra Sense information and draft site maps.

List Order Origin Item Description 3 TBD Downtown

Revitalization Project Phase II

TBA

Status: Pending

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February 24, 2020

List Order Origin Item Description 4 Council Bike Racks on

Broadway Municipal

Status: June 24/19: Council approved placing two bike racks on Broadway. June 28/19: Construction of bike racks awarded to Coleman Mackintosh by RFP July 22/19: Bylaw Amendment to Bylaw No. 496 received 1st, 2nd, 3rd readings. July 24/19: Bylaw Amendment to Bylaw No. 496 was adopted. July 30/19: Bike racks installed on Broadway July 31/19: Bike racks removed August 26/19: Follow up report to Council – Tabled

List Order Origin Item Description 5 Grant Asset Management Province

Status: Phase one: Assessment of infrastructure completed April 2018. Phase two – Step One: Asset Mgmnt policy to Council June 25/18 approved. Grant submitted to Province of BC Asset Management Prioritization funding July 11/18 for completion of Phase two. Sept 18/18: Development of Plan ($7500 grant, Village portion $2500. Total $10,000.) Feb 2019: Working with Slocan, Silverton, and Warfield. June 13/19: Workshop being scheduled September 2019: Asset Management Inventory risk assessment completed October 30/2019: Second workshop held Jan 27/2019: Phase 2 report for council

List Order Origin Item Description 6 Grant Rotary Park Playground

Project Local

Status: Nov 26/18: Council appointed Councillor McLaren-Caux and Councillor Hughes to sit on a select committee for the Project. Staff to bring forward list to Council of citizen appointments to the committee in Jan or Feb 2019. April 23/19: Council appointed Councillor DeSandoli in place of Councillor Hughes on the select committee. June 1/19: Received CBT grant for approximately $15,000. Committee is working on hiring a consultant and beginning the planning process. June 24/19: Council resolution to rescind Councillor DeSandoli’s appointment, at her request, from the committee. July 22/19: Councillor Miller appointed to Committee August 26/19: Committee has chosen a consultant October 30/19: Consultants came to Nakusp for Public Consultation, Idea Jamming in the park.

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February 24, 2020

List Order Origin Item Description 7 Trails Master Plan Local

Status: Oct 26/15: True North approached Village about creating a trails masterplan. Cost $20,000 funding application to CBT. Nov 23/15: Council advised that CBT indicated funding application must be submitted Village and that they would approve $50,000. RDCK Area K Paul Peterson to contribute $2,000. Dec 23/15: Grant approved by CBT. Agreement provided that Village is responsible for all aspects of administration of the project including developing public consultation process, terms of reference for consultant and ensuring the plan was prepared. Once plan was prepared the Village’s commitment to CBT for grant funding and grant filed closed. Working committee: Mark Aeichele, Kevin Carter, Barb Chwachka, Karen Marshall, Lorna Henschke, Laura Katchen, Ernie Kenecht, Jerry Van Immerzeel, Shon Neufeld, Kathy Smith & Chris Faint. July 10/17: Completed Plan Nov 19/18; Jan 21/19; Feb 21/19: No umbrella Organization has been established.

List Order Origin Item Description 8 Council Off Road Vehicle Trail

Working Committee Municipal

Status: Mar 25/19: Council resolution to create the committee. Apr 23/19: Councillor Hughes was appointed to the committee. Apr 23/19: Council approved Terms of Reference. Nov 4/19 – Committee meeting held Nov 25/19: Council resolution to appoint Councillor Miller to the committee, and Councillor Hughes as Alternate.

List Order Origin Item Description 9 Council Hot Springs Advisory

Committee Municipal

Status: July 22/19: Council adopted resolution to re-establish the Hot Springs Advisory Committee. Aug 15/19 – Deadline for applicants to submit. Aug 26/19 – Report to Council to appoint members. Aug 26/19 – Council appointed Councillor Joseph Hughes, Councillor Aidan McLaren-Caux, Mayor Tom Zeleznik (alternate), Noel Ballard, Dave Strachan, Brian Deobald, and Vlad Stuchlik (alternate). Sept 17/19 – Committee held 1st meeting, reviewed Terms of Reference and reporting to Council with a recommendation on Oct 15/19. Oct 15/19 – Council approved recommendation and appointed Noel Ballard as a non voting member.

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List Order Origin Item Description 10 Council Revision of OCP Municipal

Status: Aug 26/19 – Council contracted B&A Planning Group to being revision of OCP as set forth in the Strategic Priorities. Oct 7-9/19 – OCP Planning Week is being held to consult with Council, Stakeholders, and the Public. Oct 7–9/19 – OCP Planning Week was held and workshops took place with stakeholders and the general public and youth groups were consulted. The workshops were very productive and the consultants are now complying the information. Jan 29/20 -Council is engaging in mapping sessions with B&A Planning Consultants Jan 30/20 – B&A Planning will be hosting a Public Open House to gain more public input. Feb 10/20 – Public House session went well. B&A Planning will compile the information received.

List Order Origin Item Description 11 Council Recycle BC - transition

from single use plastic bags to reusable bins

Municipal

Status: Sep 09/19 – Instructed by Council to prepare a Blue Bag Transition Plan for Council’s consideration and approval prior to the January 1, 2020 deadline Oct 11/19 – Quotes obtained for 22 gallon(83L) open bins. Options for custom logo bins and standard bins. Nov 25/19 – Council approval to submit plan to RecycleBC Jan 20/20 – Transition plan approved by RecycleBC

List Order Origin Item Description 12 Council Centennial Building

Committee – Relocation of Milk Wagon

Municipal

Status: Feb 25/19: Resolution R036/19 Approve in principal, the request from the Centennial Building Committee to relocate the milk delivery wagon from in front of the centennial building to another location on Village-owned property based on the plan presented. Jan 13/20: Resolution R004/20 That the Centennial Building Committee seek out an appropriate site for the relocation of Milk Delivery Wagon and to report back to Council for approval. TABLED to May 2020

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COVER SHEET

REPORTS FROM COUNCIL & ADMINISTRATION

1. Director of Finance Report2. Arena Parks Monthly Report3. Fire Chief Monthly Report4. Hot Springs Monthly Report5. Public Works Monthly Report

STAFF RECOMMENDATION(S):

“THAT Items F1 and F5 be received for information”

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INFORMATION REPORT

DATE: February 24, 2020 SUBJECT: Staff Report TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Mark Tennant, Director of Finance/Deputy CAO

2019 Operating Budget Update

As at year end, departmental operating budget updates are as follows:

Administration – Surplus of approximately $18,000

Parks and Recreation – Surplus of approximately $27,000

Public Works – Surplus of approximately $16,000

Fire – Surplus of approximately $19,000

Water – Surplus of approximately $2,000

Sewer – Surplus of approximately $39,000

Hot Springs – 2019 operating revenues were $1,047,600, an increase of $96,400 compared to 2018. Pool revenue increased 12.6% year over year, camping revenue increased 12.2%, and chalet revenue increased 5.6%. 2019 operating expenditures were $879,300. This puts net profit at $168,300 for 2019.

Municipal Campground – Campground revenues for the 2019 season were $107,871 compared to $101,377 in 2018. Net profit for the Village after expenses and contractor payments amounted to $28,262 in 2019. This amount is included in the parks and recreation operating budget information above. The increased revenue was a result of a 10% increase in occupancy in June (49%) and a 9% increase in September (41%). Peak season (July-August) occupancy dropped slightly from 83% to 80%.

There may be a few small expenditures outstanding and/or audit adjustments that could impact these numbers.

Utilities

2020 Utility bills were mailed out February 14th. Advertising was sent out with the bills regarding the changes coming to the recycling program as per the approved plan.

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Reserves income

Changes in cash management increased interest income earned on our reserve funds significantly in 2019. In 2018 interest income amounted to $16,570 in comparison to approximately $41,000 in 2019.

2020 Budget

The 2020 preliminary operating budget will be brought forward for Council discussion on March 9.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark Tennant Director of Finance/Deputy CAO

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INFORMATION REPORT

DATE: February 15, 2020 SUBJECT: Monthly Report TO: CAO FROM: Richard Cann, Arena Parks Foreman

Work & Maintenance:

Seasonal Project: Snow removal on waterfront and campground trails ongoing for all employees, snow around all exits ongoing, opened up drains or is that all ice and around arena, and on Main Street waterfront and Marina ongoing for season

Seasonal Project: January 16 Marina washrooms froze up, the heater in the ladies washroom stop working, we were able to thaw them out and reopen them that day. We will need a new heater put in the ladies washroom before next winter. The water in men’s washroom in auditorium froze up took a few minutes to get it working again, we opened up ceiling tiles in curling viewing area to allow heat up to pipes. January 20 removed sign from waterfront saying designed and maintained by Ray Nicholl placed at Village office waiting for whom ever put it up to claim it. February 2 called in to help restart ice plant and heating boiler called John Hughes in February 3 to restart dehumidifiers in Arena and curling rink. February 5 and 6 ice maintenance done to build up ice for upcoming tournament. February 8 called in to help out with plumbing issues in auditorium kitchen. February 10 called in Dave Mang to clean drainpipes from auditorium to main drain pipes are 3 inches in diameter the blockage was down to less than 1 inch in diameter he used a camera to check the pipes before and after cleaning. February 12 Dave Hansen came in and replaced outside light over pipe room.

Regular Work: ice maintenance after tournament due to thin spots in ice built up ice to safe levels before users went on. Plant checks - all good plant is been performing very well this season. Facility checks – all checks were good except for batteries in emergency lighting are needing to be changed will talk with Mark more about that. Zamboni – weekly maintenance greased machine fully put on new blade and checked machine over carefully for upcoming tournament.

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Recreation & Parks Report November 19, 2019 Page 2 Gator – got gator old to sand waterfront and did it maintenance check on emergency brake needs for them by Wayne Abbott. Kubota - windshield wiper stop working placed wiper motor and switch on warranty. Auditorium Rentals & Activities: Tai Chi still running Tuesday’s and Thursdays 930 to 1130 approximately 35 people show up for it. On Wednesday nights from 6 to 7 and again on Saturdays from 3 to 5, we have dog training in the auditorium. ActivAge restarted on January 17 with level I at 2-3pm and level II, from 3 to 4pm on Tuesdays for 12 weeks. January 30 official community planning held in auditorium approximately 50 people showed up to help with the planning input. Arena Rentals and Activities: January 16 the high school had four hours of ice rental which dictates played broom ball and skating. February 7th, 8th and 9th midget hosted home tournament with five out-of-town teams all went well for the weekend. February 13 the high school rented the ice for two hours for skating and broom ball. Special Events: Walking in auditorium – we have had approximately 3 to 5 people walking the auditorium every other day down a bit due to warmer weather Walking trails – the walking trails behind the Arena through the campsite have been very popular with the general public Meetings: Monday, January 20 Met with Terry Warren about generator at the ESB building Wednesday, January 22 Met with minor hockey about upcoming midget tournament will meet again before tournament February 7-9 Monday, January 27 met with elections Canada to test the Wi-Fi in the auditorium. Monday, February 3 met with Mayor Zeleznik and Counsellor Miller looked over electrical equipment in Arena. Wednesday, February 5 met with the Nakusp minor hockey to discuss upcoming tournament. Thursday, February 6 met with Tai Chi about upcoming workshops in May. Tuesday, February 4 Met with Dave Hansen looked at replacement of emergency lighting. Respectfully submitted Richard Cann, Arena Parks Foreman

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INFORMATION REPORT

DATE: February 18, 2020 SUBJECT: Monthly Report TO: Director of Finance/Deputy CAO FROM: Terry Warren, Fire Chief

2020-02-18 FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT

o 14 - Incidents Reports to date.

o 5 – False Fire/Smoke Alarmso 1 – Chimney Fireso 1 – MVIo 1 – Vehicle Fireo 1 – BCAS lift assisto 3 – Trees down and/or power lines down/outageso 1 – CO check on residents homeo 1 – RDCK / ECC call on dried up creek

o Council and CAO meetings and updates.o 26 members now which will mean a lot more training especially for the recruits.o Volunteer Fire Fighters’ weekly practices, on-going training, scheduling of courses and

safety meetings. SCBA, apparatus and equipment, pumps & pumping, hydrant andnozzles, auto extrication, embankment rope rescue, ladders, wildfire & interface, watershuttle & drafting, hazmat awareness, etc.

o Updating of Emergency Contacts and Resources and Emergency Response & Recoverymeetings. Red Cross and ESS meetings with new modernization. Organizing ERRCommittee meetings with agenda’s and minutes.

o Zone 4 Fire Chiefs/CKFC meetings, changes to standards and training courses.o Fire Safety Inspections, Investigations and Occupancies to continue this year.o Weekly Duty Officer rotational with 4 staff members of the RDCK & Emergency

Committee meetings and Conference calls & Webinars.o Correspondence and updates with all first responders and agencies (EMBC, MOTI, BC

Wildfire Services, Fire Chiefs Assoc. of BC, BC Fire Commissioners, BCAS, BC Hydro,RDCK Emergency Services, Red Cross/ESS, CKFC Assoc.

o CFO on grant for Fire Dept training and wildfire needs to improve on responses.

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o We have registered with the College of the Rockies “Playbook Training Program” which is required by the Province, so we can be certified when completed.

o Zone 4 Fire Chiefs Education and Training in Nelson o Communications meeting with RCMP and BCEHS

Respectfully submitted, Terry Warren, Fire Chief/LAFC/EPC

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INFORMATION REPORT

DATE: February 18, 2020 SUBJECT: Monthly Report TO: Director of Finance/ Deputy CAO FROM: Noel Ballard, Hot Springs Supervisor

Financial comparisons:

January 2020: January 2019: January 2018: Revenue - $49,848 Revenue - $55,941 Revenue - $47,582 Visitors – 2420 Visitors – 2802 Visitors - 2348 Campers – 3 Campers – 10 Campers – 3

Due to extended power outages during our busy times over the holiday season (Jan. 1st and 2nd) revenue and visitor counts were down. Road closures on surrounding highways and unfavorable travel conditions in general also contributed to a lower visitor count compared to last year.

New Equipment:

The purchase of a new automatic pool vacuum has improved water quality as the old pool vacuum had reached the end of its life cycle.

The final upgrades to the ultraviolet lamp ballasts on the domestic water system were completed. The new ballast set up provides longer life cycles for the ballasts and ensures more consistent results from the domestic water system.


Noel Ballard, Hot Springs Supervisor

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INFORMATION REPORT

DATE: February 28, 2020 SUBJECT: Public Works Report TO: Director of Finance/Deputy CAO FROM: Bob Gresiuk, Public Works Foreman

The Public Works employees have been hauling snow from intersections, street ends and pushing back snow to widen streets, clearing fire hydrants, opening ditches/creeks and opening storm drains.

Well #1 motor failed in January a new replacement motor installation is scheduled for February 25, 2020.

January water report was submitted to IHA with the details of the daily checks and weekly sample results from wells and water treatment plant.

Waste Water Treatment report was sent to the Ministry of Environment which includes the monthly and daily sample results from the waste water treatment plan.

The public works crew have been busy with vehicles and equipment maintenance and repairs.

Public Works reviews all BC One calls to verify if there is any infrastructure in the proposed work area. In the last month there have been 20 BC One calls.


Bob Gresiuk Public Works Foreman

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NEW BUSINESS

1. Staff Report – Development Variance Permit2. Arrow Slocan Lakes Community Services – Letter of Support3. Staff Report – Request to Continue Fair Trade Program4. BC Rural Health Network

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STAFF REPORT – Request for Council Decision

DATE: February 24, 2020 SUBJECT: Development Variance Permit Application –

Kimberly Aldrich/Halim Izairovich TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Cheryl Martens, Chief Administrative Officer

PURPOSE: To apply for a Development Variance Permit (DVP) for 93 5th Avenue NW to allow for the development of a commercial business in the back of the property and residence in the front.

BACKGROUND: The former business, Nick’s Place, has been discontinued and the property owners are looking to utilize the property differently. They would like to develop a residence and small commercial business. Placing the business at the back of the building would reduce necessary exterior changes and provide less disruption to the original heritage value of the building. Plus, extensive renovations and costs would be required to place the business in the front of the building.

Section 6.12.8 of the Zoning Bylaw, Core Commercial C1 states as follows:

Residential Use in Core Commercial Zone

A residential use (dwellings) shall be permitted in conjunction with a commercial use provided that the residential dwelling(s):

(a) is contained in the same building as the commercial use, except in the case of amotel;(b) is located above or behind the commercial use, except in the cases of a motel;(c) has a separate and direct access to grade;(d) has a minimum floor area of not less than 55 square metres (592 square feet).

The applicants are asking for a development variance permit with regards to 6.12.8 (b). The other requirements have been met. As the building itself is a residential style structure, having the business in the rear of the building shouldn’t affect the aesthetics of the neighbourhood.

As required by Procedures Bylaw 681, notices regarding the development variance permit application were mailed January 31, 2020 to neighbours within a 30-meter radius of the property.

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Applicable Section of the Procedures Bylaw 681 is as follows: Section 6.2.b, Public Notification

4.b. Upon receipt of an application for a Temporary Use Permit or a Development Variance Permit, notice of the Council meeting when the application for the issuance of the permit will be considered shall be mailed or otherwise delivered to the owners and occupiers of all real property within 30 meters of the subject lands.

Staff has no concerns with any of the requested variance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Development Variance Permit application for Parcel A, Block 9, District Lot 397, Kootenay Land District, Plan NEP 494 (93 – 5th Avenue NW) to grant an exemption from Section 6.12.8 (b) of the Zoning Bylaw to allow the establishment a commercial business in the rear of the building and a residence in the front of the building, be approved. Please see attached application and property maps for further information. Respectfully submitted, Cheryl A. Martens CAO ATTACHMENTS: H1a - Development Variance Permit application H1b - Notice to Neighbours H1c - Bylaw 614, 2008 – C1- Zoning requirements

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January 30, 2020

NOTICE OF APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT

Folio: 128.500

Parcel A, Block 9, Plan NEP 494 District Lot 397 Kootenay Land District PID: 024-775-231

Address: 93 5th Avenue N.W. Applicant: Kimberly Aldrich

TAKE NOTICE THAT, under Section 498(1) of the Local Government Act, the Applicant has applied for a Development Variance Permit. The Village has received a Development Variance Permit Application from Kimberly Aldrich requesting a variance to establish a commercial business in the rear of the building and a residence in the front. Council will be reviewing the Development Variance Permit Application, and any concerns or comments, at the Regular Council Meeting to be held on Monday, February 24th, 2020 at 6:30 pm, in Emergency Services Building (300-8th Avenue NW). Any owner or tenant who feels their land may be affected by this variance application is given this opportunity to contact the Village of Nakusp and provide any comments or concerns they may have. We encourage you to submit any comments or concerns to the Village of Nakusp by noon on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 to give Council time to fully review all submissions received. Comments or concerns received after February 19, 2020 will be given to Council at the beginning of the Monday, February 24th, 2020 meeting to review. Council will not review any comments or concerns that are received after Monday, February 24th, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council. Attached is a site plan of the subject property. This application may be viewed at the Village Office, 91- 1st Avenue NW during regular office hours. Please feel free to contact Cheryl Martens, CAO at 250-265-3689 or by email [email protected] if you have questions or require further information. Dated this 30th day of January, 2020. Cheryl A. Martens, BA Chief Administrative Officer

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mailto:[email protected]

ASLCS

Arrow & Slocan Lakes Community Services

February 11th, 2020

Hello Cheryl Martens, CAO Village of Nakusp

ASLCS is currently working to enhance opportunities for vulnerable and isolated area residents to connect to health and wellness activities, services and resources. Our goal is to provide affordable and reliable transportation to individuals and families in the area who might normally be excluded from participation due to various barriers including physical, cognitive and mental issues, poverty and living in isolated remote areas.

ASLCS is respectfully requesting your support for our Health Connection Project and our application to CBT for funding.

Here is some information about our grant application

Name of project: The Health Connection

Funding application: CBT Community Initiative and Affected Areas Programs

Purpose: To connect people to health and wellness activities, services and resources

What is the purpose of the project Enhance the use of the Medical Bus to connect vulnerable and isolated area residents to health and wellness activities, services and resources and provide necessary personal support to individuals with barriers that might ex-clude them from participation. Priority will continue to be given to Seniors and those attending medical appointments however with the added purpose of providing accessibility to additional health and wellness activities as well as the ability to serve a more diverse clientele.

How will the project be undertaken

• Leverage the existing Medical Bus to provide transportation for individuals and families to attend local and regional activities

• Partner with groups and organizations i.e. Senior’s Centre, Mental Health Clubhouse and individuals who may be unable toparticipate in activities

• Hire a coordinator to manage the project

• Coordinate events, activities, bus schedules, participants

• Provide support to vulnerable individuals to attend activities i.e. volunteers and paid coordinator as support persons whenneeded.

• Market and promote the project

Our application deadline is February 28, 2020. Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions, please contact me at 250 265 3674 ext. 224 or email [email protected]

Sincerely

Louella Cann

Better at Homes Coordinator

Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Services

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STAFF REPORT – Request for Council Decision

DATE: February 24, 2020 SUBJECT: Request to Continue Funding – Fair Trade TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Cheryl Martens, Chief Administrative Officer

PURPOSE: To obtain approval to continue contributing to Fair Trade and possible establish an amendment to the Fair Trade Policy to allow future contributions.

BACKGROUND: A previous Council adopted a resolution that designated the Village of Nakusp is a Fair Trade Community. In 2019, the Village of Nakusp contributed $100 to support the Fair Trade initiative. The Director of Finance received an email on February 12, 2020 from Karen Hamling, Chairperson, requesting the annual contribution for 2020. However, when looking for the Council approval that authorizes the Director of Finance to provide the contribution there appears to be none. We require prior approval from Council for these types of payments. The best option would be to amend our Fair Trade Policy to include the annual payment and a small in-kind contribution for photocopying.

Mrs. Hamling is requesting Council to review the amount and consider approving an increase. They use the funds to supply fair trade coffee, purchase supplies, and set up displays at markets. Continuing the Fair Trade initiative would not be possible without the funding being provided by the Village.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

THAT F11 – Fair Trade Policy be amended to include the issuance of an annual contribution in the amount of (Council’s decision) and to provide some in-kind contribution, the amount at the discretion of the CAO, for photocopying; and

THAT Karen Hamling receive a cheque for $(Council’s decision) for the annual contribution for 2020.


Cheryl A. Martens CAO

ATTACHMENTS: H3a – F11 – Fair Trade Policy

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VILLAGE OF NAKUSP COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL

FAIR TRADE POLICY POLICY: F.11 SECTION: Finance

INITIATED: June 26, 2017 REVIEWED:

APPROVED: Mayor Karen Hamling

INTRODUCTION

On April 29, 2009 the Village of Nakusp became the 1st municipality in British Columbia and the 4th municipality in Canada to receive designation under the FairTrade Town Program of the Canadian FairTrade Network. As of 2017 there are 24 municipalities in Canada that have achieved this designation. The program in Canada is part of a global movement that recognizes 2,000 communities around the world.

POLICY The Village of Nakusp will:

• serve only FairTrade coffee and tea at any public meeting hosted by the Village; and

• sell only FairTrade coffee and tea at the Nakusp Hot Springs.

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STAFF REPORT: Request for Council Decision

DATE: February 24, 2020 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Mark Tennant, Director of Finance/Deputy CAO SUBJECT: BC Rural Health Network Membership

PURPOSE: To become a member of the BC Rural Health Network

BACKGROUND: The BC Rural Health Network (BCRHN) consists of healthcare advocacy organizations working in cooperation with healthcare policymakers. The purpose of the Network is to promote and support a health services system that improves and sustains the health and well-being of residents of rural communities across British Columbia.

Their website states their goals as the following:

• to share successful strategies in an effort to address rural healthcare concerns• to advocate for policy changes that provide all rural residents with attachment to a

health care practitioner• to identify areas of research aimed at improving access to healthcare in rural

communities and to provide fertile ground for research to take place• to inform the BC Ministry of Health of rural healthcare concerns• to recommend solutions for the improvement of services to rural BC residents• to work in partnership with other provincial organizations to influence policy changes

that improve access to healthcare services• to recognize the healthcare concerns of indigenous communities and include their

issues and concerns as part of our work• to improve access to mental health services• to promote patient-centred, community-based primary healthcare reform

Membership is open to any organization or individual that supports the purpose and goals of the BCRHN

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Members of the BC Rural Health Network in our area include New Denver, Silverton, Slocan, Kaslo, and Castlegar. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: $50.00 annual membership fee STAFF RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Village of Nakusp join the BC Rural Health Network as a regular member. Attached: BC Rural Health Network Membership/Renewal Information Respectfully Submitted, Mark Tennant Director of Finance/Deputy CAO

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BC Rural Health Network Membership/Renewal Information

Membership Categories Regular Members:

• Any person, organization or association that support the purpose, principles, and objectives of the BCRHN is eligible to become a Regular Member.

• Regular Members are entitled to make motions, vote and/or hold office as Directors, receive minutes of all meetings, and receive written financial statements.

Associate Members: • Provincial organizations, associations or individuals that support the purpose, principles

and objectives of the BCRHN are eligible to become Associate Members. • Associate Members are not entitled to make motions, vote or hold office as Directors. • Associate Members are entitled to receive minutes of all meetings and written financial

statements as presented at the AGM.

Affiliate Members: • Provincial organizations that wish to participate as an observer and provide support to

the BCRHN are eligible to become Affiliate Members. • Affiliates may be included in meetings and activities at the discretion of the Board. • Affiliates are not entitled to make motions, vote or hold office as Directors.

Membership Fees

Membership fees are due upon receipt of the membership form. The membership renewal date is January 1. Payment by cheque made payable to RHC Rural Health Collaborative Society. Please mail cheques and completed membership forms to:

Nienke Klaver, Executive Assistant BCRHN Box 257 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0

Regular Member Organization $50.00 Individual $30.00

Associate Member Organization $30.00 Individual $25.00

Affiliate Member $20.00

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BC Rural Health Network MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM Date of application (year/month/day) ______________________

Are you - renewing your membership _______

- a new member _______

Membership Category (check one)

______ Regular Member

______ Associate Member

______ Affiliate Member

Name of Organization or Individual

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Contact information:

Email ______________________________________________________________________

Telephone _________________(work) _________________(cell)

_________________(other)

Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Names and titles of lead members in the organization:

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Number of members in your organization ____________

Names of communities represented by your organization

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Names and contact information of your local newspaper(s)

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Membership fee payable to RHC Rural Health Collaborative Society enclosed

$ ________

Please consider making an additional donation in support of the BCRHN

$ _________

Are you willing to volunteer? Please express your interest by checking one or more of the following areas of expertise or interest:

Finance ______

Communications _______

Promotional _______

Organizing ________

Other _____________________

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COVER SHEET

INFORMATION ITEM (S)

ITEMS SUMMARY: The following items of correspondence and interest have been received since the last meeting of Council.

1. Letter of Appreciation2. RDCK Climate Action Report

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:

THAT Item(s) I1 to 12 be received for information, and that Item(s) I___ be brought forward for discussion.

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Figure 1: RDCK Corporate Emissions

Figure 2: Columbia Basin Community Emissions

Figure 3: Comparison of 2017 emissions to different GHG emissions reduction targets

Fall 2019

A snapshot of the state of

Climate Action in the RDCK

We all have a role to play in reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to a low carbon lifestyle. In the next pages, read about what the RDCK is doing and on the last page more about what you can do.

1Indicator - a thing, like a trend or a fact, that shows that an action has had the desired impact

In the summer of 2019, the RDCK worked internally to produce a report called the State of Climate Action in the RDCK. The report identifies indicators1 to better understand how as a region the RDCK is:

Within these two climate action categories, pathways, goals, objectives/targets, policies/tools and indicators have been identified. An overview of the risk reduction and climate resilient pathways, goals and objectives is provided on the following pages. Take a look inside to see where we are today, where we are going and how you can take action.

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Reducing Risks Associated with Climate Change

Building Climate Resilient Communities

Visit rdck.ca/sustainability for the full State of Climate Action in the RDCK

Get InvolvedCommunity Actions

Transportation• Travel by walking/hiking, biking, or rideshare

• Join Kootenay carshare or get a groupof people together and start a carsharechapter: www.carsharecoop.ca

• Switch to an electric or hybrid vehicle

Buildings and Energy• Register for REEP www.rdck.ca/reep and do

an energy audit on your home to see whereyou can save energy

• Find incentives from your utility and the province through www.BCBetterHomes.bc.ca

• Work with BC Energy Step Code to build ahigh performance house

Resource Recovery• Reduce what you consume

• Learn how to compost successfully to reduceyour kitchen and yard waste

Food and Agriculture • Grow your own food

• Buy food from a local farmer

Wildfire Mitigation• Do a FireSmart assessment on your

home: www.bcwildfire.ca/prevention

Emergency Preparedness• Learn about potential risks around your

home and community through the RDCKwebsite and have an emergency plan and kitready: rdck.ca/EN/main/services/emergency-management/emergency-preparedness.html

The average BC resident produces 13.7 tonnes of CO2 equivalent each year. Around the world, we are being called to reduce our emissions by 50% by 2030.

How will you reduce 6.85 tonnes CO2 equivalent from your life?

What does PRODUCING 1 tonne (tCO2e) of GHG look like?

• Driving 4500km (428 litres of gasoline) — from Nelson toNew Brunswick, or Creston to Yellowknife and back, orNakusp to Savannah, Georgia

• $200 of natural gas or a month of winter heating

• 40.9 x 20 pound propane cylinders used for home barbeques

• 2 return flights from Vancouver to Mexico City

rdck.ca/sustainability

Sources: www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator www.icao.int/environmental-protection/CarbonOffset/Pageswww.fortisbc.com/about-us/facilities-operations-and-energy-information/natural-gas-facts;

What does REDUCING 1 tonne (tCO2e) of GHG look like?

• 43.6 bags of waste recycled instead of landfilled

• Every 5th single passenger trip, choosing a zero emissionform of transportation (walk, bike, bus or zero emissionvehicle) assuming ~20,000 kms per year

• Reducing your home natural gas consumptionby 17 gigajoules (GJ) per year

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Risk Reduction

PATHWAY GOAL OBJECTIVES

Achieve a sustainable land use pat-tern that supports the RDCK’s goals to better prepare for and reduce flood, geohazard and wildfire risk

Update planning policies and bylaws to decrease urban sprawl while supporting active transportation and complete communities

Establish a regional transportation network focused on active transpor-tation and low carbon fuel options

Track implementation of new bus routes, bike lanes and trails while promoting and supporting mobility for vulnerable communities

Accelerate high performance low carbon construction and energy efficiency upgrades in corporate and community structures

Adopt Better Building Policy for RDCK facilities, BC Energy StepCode for new buildings and continue to improve energy efficiency of existing buildings

Transition from a high carbon dependent region to a low carbon dependent region by 2050

Support the creation and implementation of the regional 100% Renewable Energy Plan by 2050

Reduce the RDCK’s impact by assessing and diverting waste from landfills

Align with CleanBC and aim to divert 95% of organic waste from landfills by 2030

To obtain 100% of the region’s net energy from renewable sources (like water, hydro, wind, and biofuel power) and be carbon-neutral (meaning the amount of emissions we produce is the same as the amount of emissions we sequester) by 2050. To achieve this goal requires a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 2030.

To better prepare for and reduce flood, geohazard and wildfire risk by creating a sustainable land use pattern that supports the RDCK goals while preserving the integrity of the landscape through land use/planning policy and regulation.

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2016

2016-19Joined the BC Climate Action Charter: committing to working toward carbon neutrality

Carbon Neutral Kootenays

Strategic Community Energy Emissions

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Land Use& Planning

Transportation

Buildings

Energy

Resource Recovery

Strengthen watershed governance and implement adaptive strategies to protect drinking water

Consider recommendations of the Watershed Governance Initiative Scoping Study with the primary intent to protect watersheds where consumptive water sources are at risk

Empower local food systems with productive and resilient climate adapted agricultural strategies.

Continue to support producers in their farm practices as shifting temperature and precipita-tion patterns result in food systems variability

Reduce community vulnerability against increased flooding and geohazard events

Develop strategies for risk reduction and pursue funding opportunities to take action

Reduce fire risk around the wildland—urban interface of communities

Increase the number of certified FireSmart Homes

Incorporate a climate lens for all decision making and prioritize climate adaptation

Align decision making with the RDCK’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in all areas

Participated in Accelerate Kootenays and the installation of 13 fast charging stations on highways 1, 3 and 95 to create an accessible network for electric vehicles in the Basin

To build climate resilient communities by recognizing future uncertainties and priorities while providing strategies to strengthen and empower residents, business owners and local governments to adapt to climate change.

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2019

Senior Energy Specialist hired to implement recommendations from SCEEP

Supported the reduction of community emissions through the Regional Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) launched in 2019

Committed to 100% renewable energy by 2050

Created climate action indicators to monitor and track progress within the RDCK

Declared a Climate Action Imperative

2018

Agriculture & Food Security

Floods & Geohazards

Wildfire

Corporate Administration

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Water Supply

Climate Resilient Communities

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