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MAY 30, 2016 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

MONDAY, MAY 30, 2016 Immediately following the Public Hearing

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CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC INPUT PERIOD ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA REGISTERED PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS

a) Rossland Life and Environment Action Plans, Peter Holton

Peter Holton, Selkirk College Integrated Environmental Planning Program, will provide a presentation to Council regarding an update on Rossland Life and Environment Action Plans.

b) Berg Lehmann Chartered Accountants, Andrea Kramer Andrea Kramer, Berg Lehmann Chartered Accountants, will provide a presentation to Council regarding the City of Rossland’s 2015 Financial Statements, which were circulated to Council at the May 16, 2016 meeting.

c) Tourism Rossland, Deanne Steven Deanne Steven, Tourism Rossland, will provide a presentation to Council regarding Red Resort Association.

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ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

a) THAT the minutes of the Regular meeting held May 16, 2016 be adopted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS RECOMMENDATIONS FROM STAFF FOR DECISION

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(8) BYLAWS

a) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2610, 2016(3) THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2610, 2016(3) be read a third time.

b) Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw, No. 2611, 2016(1)

THAT Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw, No. 2611, 2016(1) be read a third time.

c) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2612, 2016(4) THAT Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw, No. 2611, 2016(1) be read a third time.

(9) STAFF UPDATES AND REPORTS

a) Updated Task List b) Memorandum Regarding 2702 Cedar Avenue Drainage – David Knight c) Washington Street Construction Verbal Update d) Miner’s Hall Project Verbal Update e) BC Rural Divident Application Verbal Update f) Bylaw Enforcement Verbal Update

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REQUESTS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION ITEMS

a) May 11, 2016 Sustainability Commission Meeting Minutes. Recommendation to receive and approve any recommendations within.

b) May 11, 2016 Heritage Commission Special Meeting Minutes. Recommendation to receive and approve any recommendations within.

c) Letter from Kootenay Outdoor and Environmental Learning Society Inviting Mayor and Council to Attend Community Engagement Workshop Regarding Environmental Sustainability. Recommendation to Receive and Provide Feedack.

d) Letter from Mayor Kathy Moore to West Kootenay EcoSociety Regarding Project Support for a Speaking Tour in September 2016. Recommendation to Receive and Support the Letter.

e) Letter from Community Energy Association Regarding the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Infrastructure Strategy. Recommendation to Receive and File.

MEMBER REPORTS

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(13) (14) (15)

RELEASE OF DECLASSIFIED IN‐CAMERA MATTERS RECESS TO IN‐CAMERA MEETING THAT the proceedings of the meeting of May 30, 2016 be closed to the public pursuant Section 90(1)(e), The acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, of the Community Charter. ADJOURNMENT

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THE CITY OF ROSSLAND

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION DELEGATION

DATE: May 25, 2016 File No: 0110.03/2016 TOPIC: Rossland Life and Environment Action Plans PROPOSAL: To Update Council on the Selkirk College Integrated Environmental Planning Program

Project, Rossland Life and Environmental Action Plan SUBMITTED BY: Executive Assistant SUMMARY: Peter Holton, Selkirk College Integrated Environmental Planning Program, will provide a presentation to Council regarding an update on Rossland Life and Environment Action Plans. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Council receives the presentation and refers any issues for further discussion: Major issues brought forward that may require further review and recommendations from Staff should be referred to subsequent meetings for decision. OPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES: 1. Receive the presentation: Council and the public are provided with the information and briefed on

Selkirk College Integrated Environmental Planning program plans and future considerations. 2. Receive the presentation and refer any issues for further discussion: Major issues brought forward

that may require further review and recommendations from Staff should be referred to subsequent meetings for decision.

BENEFITS, DISADVANTAGES AND NEGATIVE IMPACTS: Option 1: The main advantage to having representatives from Selkirk College Integrated Environmental Planning program make a presentation to Council is to answer questions and provide explanations on the submission. Option 2: The key advantage is that the submission will receive additional review and recommendation from the City Staff. The action and recommendations may be delayed due to referrals and further discussions. COSTS AND BUDGET IMPACT - REVENUE GENERATION: There is no cost of making the presentation. Budget requests from the Selkirk College Integrated Environmental Planning program should be referred to a subsequent meeting. LEGISLATIVE IMPACTS, PRECEDENTS, POLICIES: Council Procedures bylaw makes provisions for making presentations to Council.

_____________________________ Executive Assistant

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To:RosslandCityCouncilFrom:PeterHolton,MCIP,RPP,AICPRe:RosslandLifeandEnvironmentActionPlansMay24,2016SelkirkCollege’sIntegratedEnvironmentalPlanningstudentsClassof2016haverecentlycompletedasuiteof13RosslandLifeandEnvironmentActionPlans.TheplansbuilduponandtakedirectionfromtheCity’sOCPandStrategicSustainabilityPlan.TheprocessforpreparingtheplansbeganinOct2015withafieldreconnaissance.InNov.2015eachstudentselectedatopicfromthelistthatwasdevelopedwithcitystaffinput.WorkontheindividualplanstookplacebetweenJanuaryandApril2016.ItincludedascopingmeetingattheMiner’sHallinJanuary,numerousindividualfieldvisitsandawell-attendedcommunityopenhouseinMarch(thankstoFletcherQuinceforthediscountedrentalfeesattheOldFireHall).Eachplanbeginswithaninventoryandtopicdiscussionthatisinformedbysitework,research,discussionswithstaff,council,agencies,citizengroupsandindividualcommunitymembers.Theplanscontinuewithstrategicgoalsandobjectives,prioritizedactionsteps,andusefulprecedentsthatdescribehowothercommunitieshaveaddressedsimilarissues.WebelievethattheplanswillprovidetheCitywithmanypotentialprojectsandsomedetailedstrategiestoinitiateandimplementthem.Wehaveprovidedhardcopiesoftheplansinabinderanddigitalpdfversionsaswell.Theplantopicsandauthorsare:CompleteStreets–ChelseaMathiesonLEDStreetlights–SuzzBerglerHeritageBuildingPreservation–JaymeAndersonTrailCreekManagementPlan–TanyaTranNon-TimberForestProducts–ShawnTougasEdiblePerennialsinPublicPlacesParksandRecreation–KevinFrankUrbanForestry–JessicaSwanSkateParkBestPractices–JamesConnollyAirQuality–IshaGuptaRenewableEnergy–AveryDoeber-SmithBearManagement–OlehChapmanFoodSecurity–AlexanderPite

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DATE: May 25, 2016 File No: 0110.03/2016 TOPIC: Berg Lehmann Chartered Accountants PROPOSAL: To Provide an Overview of the City of Rossland’s 2015 Financial Statements SUBMITTED BY: Executive Assistant SUMMARY: Andrea Kramer, Berg Lehmann Chartered Accountants, will provide a presentation to Council regarding the City of Rossland’s 2015 Financial Statements. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Council receives the presentation and refers any issues for further discussion: Major issues brought forward that may require further review and recommendations from Staff should be referred to subsequent meetings for decision. OPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES: 1. Receive the presentation: Council and the public are provided with the information and briefed on

Berg Lehmann Chartered Accountants and future considerations. 2. Receive the presentation and refer any issues for further discussion: Major issues brought forward


BENEFITS, DISADVANTAGES AND NEGATIVE IMPACTS: Option 1: The main advantage to having representatives from Berg Lehmann Chartered Accountants make a presentation to Council is to answer questions and provide explanations on the submission. Option 2: The key advantage is that the submission will receive additional review and recommendation from the City Staff. The action and recommendations may be delayed due to referrals and further discussions. COSTS AND BUDGET IMPACT - REVENUE GENERATION: There is no cost of making the presentation. Budget requests from Berg Lehmann Chartered Accountants should be referred to a subsequent meeting. LEGISLATIVE IMPACTS, PRECEDENTS, POLICIES: Council Procedures bylaw makes provisions for making presentations to Council.


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DATE: May 25, 2016 File No: 0110.03/2016 TOPIC: Tourism Rossland: Red Resort Association PROPOSAL: To Inform Council about Red Resort Association SUBMITTED BY: Executive Assistant SUMMARY: Deanne Steven, Tourism Rossland, will provide a presentation to Council regarding Red Resort Association. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Council receives the presentation and refers any issues for further discussion: Major issues brought forward that may require further review and recommendations from Staff should be referred to subsequent meetings for decision. OPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES: 1. Receive the presentation: Council and the public are provided with the information and briefed on

Tourism Rossland and future considerations. 2. Receive the presentation and refer any issues for further discussion: Major issues brought forward


BENEFITS, DISADVANTAGES AND NEGATIVE IMPACTS: Option 1: The main advantage to having representatives from Tourism Rossland make a presentation to Council is to answer questions and provide explanations on the submission. Option 2: The key advantage is that the submission will receive additional review and recommendation from the City Staff. The action and recommendations may be delayed due to referrals and further discussions. COSTS AND BUDGET IMPACT - REVENUE GENERATION: There is no cost of making the presentation. Budget requests from Tourism Rossland should be referred to a subsequent meeting. LEGISLATIVE IMPACTS, PRECEDENTS, POLICIES: Council Procedures bylaw makes provisions for making presentations to Council.


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City of Rossland Presentation March 2015

City of Rossland May 2016

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- What is the purpose of a resort association? The Mountain Resort Associations Act, under which the Red Resort Association is governed, states “The purposes of an association are to promote, facilitate and encourage the development, maintenance and operation of a mountain resort area.” To accomplish this, the Red Resort Association collects membership assessments fees to advertise and market the resort on behalf of its members.

- The Red Resort Association is a registered non-profit society

- One of only 3 Resort Associations in the Province- others are Sun Peaks and Whistler

- Created by Red Mountain Ventures to provide funding for the DMO (Tourism Rossland)

- Tourism Rossland administers the Red Resort Association under contract

- For more information: http://tourismrossland.com/red-resort-association

Overview

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http://tourismrossland.com/red-resort-association

City of Rossland Presentation March 2015 Map of area

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Red Resort Association

Commercial Owners

($700-$2,000) Red Mountain

Resort $10,000

Tourism Rossland

Residential owners ($250

or $500)

How the funding works

$45,000 per year

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- It is not a strata management organisation

- It does not rent or manage properties

- It does not promote any properties.

- Is purely a flow thru funding organisation

What does it not do

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Free-Ride Bus - 4th year running

- Links downtown Rossland to the

RED Mountain Neighbourhood

- Runs hourly from 7:30am-10:30pm

for 117 days every winter

- Transported 20,300 passengers

- Also partnered with BC Transit

- Tracked every passenger, carbon

reduction, impact on drinking and

driving statistics

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City of Rossland Presentation March 2015 Income % of Total

Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) $ 42,000 48% Donations $ 131 0% Stakeholder Contributions $ 36,175 41% GST rebate 2.5% on total cost $ 2,179 2% Carry over from previous year $ 6,847 8% Total $ 87,332

Expenses Survey $ 769 1% Brochures $ 1,148 1% Signage $ 420 0% Mountain Shuttle $ 83,490 96% BC Transit $ 1,325 2% Total $ 87,153 Carry Over 2016/2017 $ 179

Free-Ride Financial Summary

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Spokane Shuttle - Partner with Nelson and

Whitewater Resort

- 4th year operating

- Rationale- need to have

guaranteed 7 day a week service

to/from Spokane Airport to

Rossland and Nelson

- Subsidy, where we buy empty

seats up to the operators break

even point

- Goal is to have the subsidy end by

encouraging more traffic

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City of Rossland May 2016

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May 16, 2016 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 1

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ROSSLAND REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL MONDAY, MAY 16, 2016 PRESENT: MAYOR MOORE COUNCILLOR GREENE COUNCILLOR MOREL COUNCILLOR MCLELLAN COUNCILLOR ZWICKER ABSENT COUNCILLOR KRUYSSE COUNCILLOR COSBEY STAFF PRESENT: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER B. Teasdale INTERIM MANAGER OF FINANCE S. Ash PLANNER S. Lightbourne EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT A. Worsfold

GALLERY

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Kathy Moore called the Regular Meeting of Council to order at 6:00 p.m.

PUBLIC INPUT PERIOD: Christine Andison, Red Mountain Racers, distributed a document outlining the economic impacts provided to Rossland as a result of the Red Mountain Racer’s hosting downhill ski races. Ms. Andison noted that the Red Mountain Racer’s require to replace the timing hut located at the base of Red Mountain, and suggested that the City utilize the project to apply for the BC Rural Dividend Program. David Knight, Resident, spoke to his letter dated April 25, 2016 regarding damage to his property, located at 2702 Cedar Crescent from a City‐owned pipe.

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ADOPTION OF AGENDA: MOTION: MOREL/MCLELLAN RESOLVED THAT THE MAY 11, 2016 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

RELOCATING LETTER M) UNDER ‘INFORMATON ITEMS,’ ROSSLAND MOUNTAIN MARKET SOCIETY REQUEST TO AMEND THE QUEEN STREET CLOSURE AGREEMENT, TO LETTER A) UNDER ‘RECOMMENDATIONS FROM STAFF FOR DECISION;’ AND,

THE ADDITION OF A MEMORANDUM REGARDING THE MINER’S HALL INTERIOR RENOVATION GRANT APPLICATION, AS LETTER H) UNDER ‘RECOMMENDATIONS FROM STAFF FOR DECISION.’

CARRIED.

REGISTERED PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS:

a) Heritage Commission Update, Jackie Drysdale Jackie Drysdale, Chair of the Heritage Commission, provided a presentation to Council regarding an update on the Heritage Commission, noting that the Commission will be hosting a public event to present information regarding the history of downtown Rossland on June 9, 2016 at the Legion.

b) Rossland Mountain Market Society, Miche Warwick

Miche Warwick, Chair of the Rossland Mountain Market Society (RMMS), provided a presentation to Council regarding an update on the Society, as well as the Society’s request to amend the Queen Street Closure Agreement.

ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MINUTES AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: MOTION: MCLELLAN/GREENE RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING MINUTES BE ADOPTED:

APRIL 25, 2016 REGULAR MEETING;

MAY 5, 2016 SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING; AND,

MAY 9, 2016 SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING.

CARRIED.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Nil

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM STAFF FOR DECISION: a) Rossland Mountain Market Society Request to Amend the Queen Street Closure Agreement

MOTION: MOREL/MCLELLAN RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL APPROVES THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE QUEEN STREET CLOSURE AGREEMENT AS REQUESTED BY THE ROSSLAND MOUNTAIN MARKET SOCIETY.

CARRIED.

b) Development Variance Permit Application – 1599 Thompson Avenue, Planner

MOTION: MCLELLAN/MOREL

RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL APPROVES THE DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATION TO VARY THE INTERIOR SIDE SETBACK FROM 1.8 METRES TO 0.23 METRES – A VARIANCE OF 1.57 METRES; FOR THE PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT A SEC 34 TP 9A KOOTENAY DISTRICT PL 13869; LOCATED AT 1599 THOMPSON AVE.

CARRIED.

c) Development Variance Permit Application – 2666 Columbia Avenue, Planner

MOTION: ZWICKER/GREENE

RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL APPROVES THE DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 2 SEC 35 TP 9A KOOTENAY DISTRICT PL EPP56010; LOCATED AT 2666 COLUMBIA AVE, WITH THE FOLLOWING VARIANCES;

A REDUCED FRONT SETBACK (WITH AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT) FOR THE DRIVEWAY STRUCTURE FROM 4 METRES TO 0 METRES – A 4 METRE VARIANCE.

A HEIGHT VARIANCE FROM 10 METRES TO 13.5 METRES – A 3.5 METRE VARIANCE.

AN INCREASED DRIVEWAY WIDTH FROM 4 METRES TO 6.7 METRES – A 2.7 METRE VARIANCE.

CARRIED.

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d) Kootenay Carol’s Children’s Festival and Benefit Concert Support Request, Chief Administrative Officer

MOTION: GREENE/ZWICKER

RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL CONSIDERS THE WAIVER OF ALL FEES FOR USE OF THE STAGE, BARRICADES, TABLES AND CHAIRS FOR THE UPCOMING KOOTENAY CAROL’S CHILDREN FESTIVAL AND BENEFIT CONCERT EVENT; AND FURTHER RESOLVED THAT ANY STAFF TIME OR RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR THE EVENT BE CHARGED TO THE EVENT ORGANIZERS AS PER THE CITY’S CURRENT POLICY. Councillor McLellan voted in opposition.


RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL DIRECTS STAFF TO DRAFT A FORMAL POLICY ALLOWING FOR THE POSSIBLE WAIVER OF FEES ASSOCIATED WITH MUNICIPAL FACILITIES, BUILDINGS, PARKS, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR NON‐PROFIT GROUPS AND/OR EVENTS.

CARRIED.

e) Review and Amendment of BC Rural Dividend Fund Applications, Chief Administrative

Officer


RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL RESCINDS THE MOTION TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS UNDER THE BC RURAL DIVIDEND PROGRAM FUNDING STREAMS FOR THE ROSSLAND MUSEUM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.

CARRIED.

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RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL SUPPORTS THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION UNDER THE BC RURAL DIVIDEND PROGRAM (SINGLE APPLICANT) TO COMPLETE ASPECTS OF THE LIONS CAMPGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WITH A TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET OF $125,000; AND FURTHER RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL ADVISES THE LION’S CLUB THAT THE ABOVE‐NOTED SUPPRORT IS CONDITIONAL SUBJECT TO THE CONTINUOUS APPOINTMENT OF A CITY REPRESENTATIVE (AS PER THE DISCRETION OF COUNCIL) TO THE CAMPGROUND COMMITTEE TO ENSURE THE SOCIETY REMAINS ACCOUNTABLE TO THE CITY. Councillor Greene and Mayor Moore voted in opposition.

f) Update on RDKB Liquid Waste Management Plan Stage 2, Chief Administrative Officer

MOTION: MOREL/MCLELLAN RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL CONTINUES TO PARTICIPATE IN AND SUPPORT THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF KOOTENAY BOUNDARY’S LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN PROCESS AND PURSUE THE RECOMMENDED OPTION FROM THE STAGE TWO STUDY.

CARRIED.

MOTION: MCLELLAN/MOREL RESOLVED THAT, IF FAVOURABLE INFORMATION ABOUT ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES BECOME AVAILABLE, THAT THESE TECHNOLOGIES BE PROPOSED AND INCORPORATED (WHERE APPROPRIATE) INTO THE PLANNING AND DESIGN ACTIVITIES OF A REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AS PER THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF KOOTENAY BOUNDARY’S LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS.

CARRIED.

MOTION: ZWICKER/GREENE RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL CONTINUES TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO SOLAR AQUATICS TECHNOLOGY IN A PARALLEL PROCESS WITH THE REGIONAL LWMP FOR BOTH A REGIONAL AND STAND ALONE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. Councillor McLellan voted in opposition.

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g) Highway 3B Retaining Wall Replacement Bin Wall Water/Sewer Upgrade, Interim Manager of Finance

MOTION: MOREL/GREENE

RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZES STAFF TO SIGN THE COST SHARING AGREEMENT WITH MOTI AND APPROVES COSTS FOR THE PROJECT TO A MAXIMUM OF $160,000.

CARRIED.

MOTION: MCLELLAN/MOREL RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZES STAFF TO AMEND THE CAPITAL PLAN TO INCLUDE THE ADDITIONAL $43,000 COST.

CARRIED.

h) Miner’s Hall Interior Renovation Grant Application

MOTION: ZWICKER/MCLELLAN

RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL APPROVES THE APPLICATION TO HERITAGE CANADA’S CULTURAL SPACES PROGRAM FOR THE MINER’S HALL INTERIOR RENOVATION FOR UP TO $100,000.

CARRIED.

BYLAWS: a) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2608, 2016 (2), R‐5 Residential Resort Mixed Density MOTION: GREENE/ZWICKER RESOLVED THAT ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2608, 2016 (2), R‐5 RESIDENTIAL RESORT MIXED DENSITY, BE ADOPTED.

CARRIED.

STAFF UPDATES & REPORTS:

a) Updated Task List b) Building Permit Report April 2016 and 2015 c) Memorandum to Council Regarding Museum Contract Administration Changes

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d) Public Works March 2016 Update e) 2015 Financial Statements for the City of Rossland (Documents Will be Forwarded to Council

on Monday Prior to Meeting)

MOTION: MCLELLAN/MOREL RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL APPROVES THE 2015 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF ROSSLAND.

CARRIED.

REQUESTS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDENCE: Nil

INFORMATION ITEMS: INFORMATION ITEMS NUMBERED (a) to (o): a) April 14, 2016 Sustainability Commission Minutes.

Recommendation to receive and approve any recommendations within. b) RDKB Regarding East End Economic Service Review and the Appointment of an Elected Official

to the Committee. Recommendation to receive and appoint a member of Council to the Committee.

c) Elections BC Regarding the Availability of Municipal Facilities for Voting Places for 2017 Provincial Election. Recommendation to Receive, Approve, and Confirm Available Facilities.

d) Greater Trail RCMP Regarding Mayor’s Report Crime Statistics. Recommendation to Receive and File.

e) Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Regarding Arrow Timber Supply Review Process. Recommendation to Receive, File, and Forward Comments to [email protected] by June 21, 2016.

f) Local Government Leadership Academy Seeking Topic Suggestions for 2016 CEO Forum, 7th Chief Elected Officials Forum, Nov 3 & 4, 2016.

Recommendation to Receive and File and Complete Online Survey if Interested. g) UBCM Regarding Commercial Vehicle Licensing (CVL) Program – Rossland’s share of proceeds. Recommendation to Receive and File. h) Ministry of Jobs, Tourism, Skill Training, Labour Regarding an Invitation to the Mayor to be

official tourism ambassador for a day on Monday, May 30/16 and send News Release to promote National Tourism Week – May 29 to June 4, 2016.

Recommendation to Receive and Follow‐Up.

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i) District of Kitimat Letter to Premier Clark Regarding Implementation of Graduated Licensing Program for Motorcycles in BC.

Recommendation to Receive and File. j) Interior Health Regarding A Call for a BC Poverty Reduction Plan. Recommendation to Receive and endorse the open letter, “A Call for a BC Poverty

Reduction Plan.” k) BC Fire Fighters’ Association Magazine Ad Space Opportunity. Recommendation to Receive and File. l) Gold Fever Follies City Piano Request. Recommendation to Receive and grant the request as presented. m) City of Cranbrook Regarding Resolution for Fort McMurray. Recommendation to Receive and Consider Resolution. n) Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Regarding the Sharing Economy. Recommendation to Receive and Forward comments to [email protected]. o) Sparc BC Regarding Access Awareness Day, June 4, 2016, Request for Proclamation. Recommendation to Receive and File.

MOTION: MCLELLAN/MOREL RESOLVED THAT COUNCILLOR MARTEN KRUYSSE BE APPOINTED TO SIT AS THE CITY OF ROSSLAND REPRESENTATIVE ON THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF KOOTENAY BOUNDARY’S EAST END ECONOMIC SERVICE REVIEW COMMITTEE; AND FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, SHOULD COUNCILLOR KRUYSSE DECLINE THE APPOINTMENT, THAT COUNCILLOR ANDREW ZWICKER BE APPOINTED TO SIT ON THE COMMITTEE.

CARRIED.

MOTION: MOREL/GREENE RESOLVED THAT INFORMATION ITEMS (a) to (o) BE RECEIVED AND ACTED UPON AS RECOMMENDED.

CARRIED.

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MEMBERS REPORTS (VERBAL) Councillor Greene: Councillor Greene reported that the Museum Society has commenced work with respect to the Canada 105 Celebrations, and that the Society will soon be seeking Council’s support to apply for the Cultural Spaces Federal Grant. It was further noted that the piano for ‘Piano in the Park’ will be installed soon in Harry Lefevre Park.

Councillor Morel: Councillor Morel reported the following:

Attended the AKBLG Conference from April 27 to April 29, 2016 with Mayor Kathy Moore, whereby Creston’s ‘Fields Forward’ Initiative was discussed;

It was suggested that various Rossland groups, specifically the Black Jack Ski Club or the Rossland Library could apply for the Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust grant program;

Julien Lock, Black Jack Ski Team member, was recently recruited to the National Cross Country Ski team;

Attended the Library Board meeting on May 11, 2016; and,

Will be attending the Lower Columbia Community Development Team Society meeting on May 18, 2016.

Councillor McLellan: Councillor McLellan reported the following:

Will be attending a Technical Advisory Committee meeting on May 24, 2016;

Attended a meeting with the City of Trail and Regional District of Kootenay Boundary regarding flows and the Columbia Pollution Control Centre;

A public consultation event to discuss stage 2 of the Liquid Waste Management Plan will be held on June 15, 2016; however, this date may be changed to June 17, 2016 so that it does not interfere with the Emergency Preparedness meeting on June 15, which all elected officials are invited to;

Attended a Sewer Committee meeting, noting that Rossland March 2016 flows are at 37.6%;

Attended an East End Services Committee meeting, noting that Terry Van Horn, Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation, appeared as a delegation;

The East End Services Committee approved an apparatus to replace engine #4 at the Rossland fire hall;

Reviewed the RDKB Director’s remuneration, noting that the Chair of the Board is compensated at over $74,000 annually; and,

Attended the May 9, 2016 Fire Services and Emergency Service Review Task Force meeting.

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Andrew Zwicker: Councillor Zwicker reported that he attended an Energy Task Force meeting, noting that the group plans on organizing an ‘Energy Crawl’ for late Summer 2016. The Task Force aims to establish a website fact sheet regarding the different types of energy technologies and if they are compatible with Rossland homes. In addition, the Task Force may apply for a grant to track solar energy in Rossland in the near future.

Mayor Moore: Mayor Moore reported the following:

Commended the Recreation Department for the Summer 2016 Recreation Brochure;

Attended Trail Silver City Days, noting that she participated in the Home of Champions Monument Induction, the bridge lighting, the parade, and the Grape Stomp;

Attended the AKBLG Conference from April 27 to April 29, 2016;

Will be attending a book reading on May 17, 2016 at the Rossland Library featuring former City of Nelson Councillor Donna Macdonnald, entitled ‘Surviving City Hall.’

RELEASE OF DECLASSIFIED IN‐CAMERA MATTERS a) Declassification of In‐Camera Items from 2015 and 2016

Nil

RECESS TO IN‐CAMERA MEETING Nil

ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: GREENE/MOREL RESOLVED THAT THIS REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL BE ADJOURNED AT 8:38 P.M.

CARRIED.

CERTIFIED CORRECT: _________________________________ _____________________________________ MAYOR KATHY MOORE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER BRYAN TEASDALE

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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ROSSLAND

BYLAW # 2610

A BYLAW TO AMEND THE CITY OF ROSSLAND ZONING BYLAW No. 2518, 2011.

WHEREAS Part 26 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c.323 authorizes the Council of the City of Rossland to establish and amend a zoning bylaw;

AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Rossland deems it necessary and expedient to amend the City of Rossland’s Zoning Bylaw No. 2518,2011.

NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Rossland, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

SHORT TITLE 1. This Bylaw may be cited as the Zoning Amendment Bylaw, No.2610, 2016(3) AMENDMENT 2. Zoning Bylaw #2518 is hereby amended such that the following property is rezoned from

R1 Infill Residential to R‐2S TWO FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL SMALL LOT: PCL A (SEE P22465) OF LOTS 1 & 2 BK 51 DL 535 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PL 579, PID 006‐450‐113, 006‐450‐181; as shown hatched on Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of this Bylaw.

ENACTMENT

3. (1) If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Bylaw is for any reason held to be invalid by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion shall be severed and the part that is invalid shall not affect the validity of the remainder.

(2) This Bylaw shall come into full force and effect on the final adoption thereof

READ A FIRST TIME this 25th day of April, 2016 READ A SECOND TIME this 25th day of April, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING this day of, 2016 READ A THIRD TIME this day of, 2016 APPROVED PURSUANT TO THE TRANSPORTATION ACT this day of, 2016 Ministry of Transportation and Highway FINALLY ADOPTED this day of, 2016 ______________________________ ______________________________ MAYOR CORPORATE OFFICER

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Bylaw #2610 Page 2

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BYLAW # 2611

A BYLAW TO AMEND OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW No. 2425

WHEREAS Part 26 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c.323 authorizes the Council of the City of Rossland to establish and amend an Official Community Plan;


SHORT TITLE 1. This Bylaw may be cited as the “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw, No.

2611, 2016(1)”. AMENDMENT

2. Schedule B of the City of Rossland Official Community Plan Bylaw #2425 (as amended)

is hereby amended such that a portion of the following property is re designated from Mixed Use to Parks, Trails and Open Space.

PCL A (SEE 152861I) SEC 35 TP 9A KOOTENAY DISTRICT PL 2428; located at 2385 Washington St

as shown on Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of this Bylaw.

ENACTMENT

3. (1) If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Bylaw is for any reason

held to be invalid by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion shall be severed and the part that is invalid shall not affect the validity of the remainder.

(2) This Bylaw shall come into full force and effect on the final adoption thereof. READ A FIRST TIME this 25th day of April, 2016 READ A SECOND TIME this 25th day of April, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING this th day of, 2016 READ A THIRD TIME this th day of, 2016 FINALLY ADOPTED this th day of, 2016 Mayor Corporate Officer

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BYLAW # 2612

A BYLAW TO AMEND THE CITY OF ROSSLAND ZONING BYLAW No. 2518, 2011.

WHEREAS Part 26 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c.323 authorizes the Council of the City of Rossland to establish and amend a zoning bylaw;

AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Rossland deems it necessary and expedient to amend the City of Rossland’s Zoning Bylaw No. 2518,2011.


SHORT TITLE 1. This Bylaw may be cited as the Zoning Amendment Bylaw, No.2612, 2016(4) AMENDMENT 2. Zoning Bylaw #2518 is hereby amended such that a portion of the following property is

rezoned from M‐1 Light Industrial to P‐2 Parks and Open Space :

PCL A (SEE 152861I) SEC 35 TP 9A KOOTENAY DISTRICT PL 2428; located at 2385 Washington St

as shown hatched on Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of this Bylaw.

ENACTMENT

3. (1) If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Bylaw is for any

reason held to be invalid by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion shall be severed and the part that is invalid shall not affect the validity of the remainder.

(2) This Bylaw shall come into full force and effect on the final adoption thereof

READ A FIRST TIME this 25th day of April, 2016 READ A SECOND TIME this 25th day of April, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING this th day of, 2016

READ A THIRD TIME this th day of, 2016 FINALLY ADOPTED this th day of, 2016 ______________________________ ______________________________ MAYOR CORPORATE OFFICER

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Meeting Date Directive Notes Assigned to Status/Completion Date

May 16, 2016 ‐ Reg COUNCIL DIRECTS STAFF TO DRAFT A FORMAL POLICY ALLOWING FOR

THE POSSIBLE WAIVER OF FEES ASSOCIATED WITH MUNICIPAL

FACILITIES, BUILDINGS, PARKS, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

FOR NON‐PROFIT GROUPS AND/OR EVENTS.

Bryan Jun‐16

May 16, 2016 ‐ Reg COUNCIL CONTINUES TO PARTICIPATE IN AND SUPPORT THE REGIONAL

DISTRICT OF KOOTENAY BOUNDARY’S LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT

PLAN PROCESS AND PURSUE THE RECOMMENDED OPTION FROM THE

STAGE TWO STUDY.

Bryan In progress

May 16, 2016 ‐ Reg IF FAVOURABLE INFORMATION ABOUT ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT

TECHNOLOGIES BECOME AVAILABLE, THAT THESE TECHNOLOGIES BE

PROPOSED AND INCORPORATED (WHERE APPROPRIATE) INTO THE

PLANNING AND DESIGN ACTIVITIES OF A REGIONAL WASTEWATER

TREATMENT PLANT AS PER THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF KOOTENAY

Bryan In progress

May 16, 2016 ‐ RegCOUNCIL CONTINUES TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WITH

RESPECT TO SOLAR AQUATICS TECHNOLOGY IN A PARALLEL PROCESS

WITH THE REGIONAL LWMP FOR BOTH A REGIONAL AND STAND ALONE

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.

Councillor Zwicker to Take

Lead

In pgrogress

May 16, 2016 ‐ Reg COUNCIL AUTHORIZES STAFF TO AMEND THE CAPITAL PLAN TO

INCLUDE THE ADDITIONAL $43,000 COST.

Steve To be completed in budget amendment

documentMay 16, 2016 ‐ Reg COUNCILLOR MARTEN KRUYSSE BE APPOINTED TO SIT AS THE CITY OF

ROSSLAND REPRESENTATIVE ON THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF KOOTENAY

BOUNDARY’S EAST END ECONOMIC SERVICE REVIEW COMMITTEE;

RESOLVED THAT, SHOULD COUNCILLOR KRUYSSE DECLINE THE

APPOINTMENT, THAT COUNCILLOR ANDREW ZWICKER BE APPOINTED

TO SIT ON THE COMMITTEE.

Alison Councillor Aaron Cosbey to sit on the

Committee

May 9, 2016 ‐ Special COUNCIL DIRECTS STAFF TO DEVISE A PROPERTY TAX STRATEGY, IN

CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY’S FIVE YEAR

FINANCIAL PLAN, IN 2017.

Bryan To be complete in conjunction with 2017/2021

Five Year Financial Plan

April 25, 2016 ‐ Reg

COUNCIL DIRECTS STAFF TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ‘STATE OF CILMATE

ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCE IN THE BASIN’ PILOT PROJECT.

Stacey Ongoing ‐ Waiting to hear from RDI

April 25, 2016 ‐ Reg COUNCIL APPROVES THE DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT

APPLICATION TO VARY THE PARKING REQUIREMENTS FROM THREE OFF‐

STREET PARKING SPACES TO TWO OFF‐STREET PARKING SPACES FOR

THE PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 10 BK 28 DL 535 KOOTENAY

DISTRICT PL 579; LOCATED AT 1990F COLUMBIA AVENUE;

THE OWNER THEREFORE BE REQUIRED TO PAY $6,000 INTO THE CITY’S

PARKING RESERVE FUND FOR THE TWO OFF‐STREET PARKING SPACES.

Stacey Waiting to hear from applicant

April 25, 2016 ‐ Reg COUNCIL DIRECTS STAFF TO UTILIZE PLANS FOR THE EMCON LOT TO

APPLY FOR THE BC RURAL DIVIDEND GRANT ($10,000 PLAN).

Bryan/Stacey In progress

April 25, 2016 ‐ Reg COUNCIL DIRECTS STAFF TO WORK WITH TOURISM ROSSLAND TO

CONTACT EXISTING ILLEGALLY RUN RENTAL PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT

THE CITY INFORMING THEM OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE BYLAW NO.

1965, STEPS THEY CAN ENGAGE IN TO GAIN COMPLIANCE TO THE

BYLAW, AND FURTHER INVITING THEM TO ENGAGE IN CONSULTATION

REGARDING LONG TERM SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.

Laurie/Stacey In progress ‐ Working with Tourism Rossland

April 25, 2016 ‐ Reg COUNCIL CONVENE A COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO INDEPENDENT

RENTALS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE AND SEEK LONG TERM SOLUTIONS TO

ILLEGALY RUN RENTAL PROPERTIES.

Councillor Zwicker/Staff Ongoing

April 25, 2016 ‐ Reg COUNCIL CONVENE A COMMITTEE REGARDING REGIONAL

COOPERATION, WHICH WILL BE MANDATED TO PROVIDE

RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO WHAT SORT OF

COOPERATION MIGHT BE DESIRABLE, AND HOW TO ACHIEVE IT. AT THE

DIRECTION OF COUNCIL, THE COMMITTEE WILL ALSO ACT TO

IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS.

Councillor Cosbey/Staff Ongoing

April 25, 2016 ‐ Reg COUNCIL DIRECTS STAFF TO HOST AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION FOR EACH

INDIVIDUAL FEATURED AS VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH IN THE

ROSSLAND NEWS.

Alison/Bryan Ongoing ‐ Further Planning Required

April 11, 2016 ‐ Reg DIRECTS STAFF TO IDENTIFY AND DEVISE A PLAN FOR ALL CITY‐OWNED

LOTS.

Stacey In progress. Report to Council by December

2016.April 11, 2016 ‐ Reg DIRECTS STAFF TO INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A

RECIPRICOL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SEVEN SUMMITS

LEARNING CENTRE THAT WOULD ALLOW THE CENTRE TO UTILIZE CITY‐

OWNED FACILITIES COST FREE.

Bryan Target date for report to Council August 2016.

April 4, 2016 ‐ Special RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL SERVICES THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE TO THE

ROSSLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE TERMS OF THE FUNDING CONTRACT, THAT THE CITY INTENDS TO RE‐

NEGOTIATE THE AMOUNT OF ANNUAL FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE CITY

OF ROSSLAND.

Bryan Lynne sent a letter to the Museum advising

them of recommendation. Waiting to take

further steps until Business Plans are complete.

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March 7, 2016 ‐ Reg COUNCIL APPROVES THE CONVERSION OF UP TO 40 STREET LIGHTS IN

THE PINEWOOD SUBDIVISION FROM SODIUM VAPOUR TO LED FIXTURES

AT A COST OF UP TO $20,000, FUNDED BY THE EXISTING CARIP RESERVE

FUND;

COUNCIL SELECTS THE PHILLIPS FIXTURES THAT WERE CHOSEN BY

KELOWNA FOLLOWING AN EXTENSIVE TRIAL;

SECTION #5 OF POLICY #03‐06, PURCHASING, CONSULTING, AND

PUBLICLY TENDERED CONTRACTS, BE HEREBY WAIVED FOR THE LED

STREET LIGHT PROJECT, DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE PRICE FOR THE LED

FIXTURES HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE PROVINCE TO ENCOURAGE

MUNICIPALITIES TO CONVERT.

Darrin In Progress

March 7, 2016 ‐ Reg COUNCIL DIRECTS STAFF TO INVESTIGATE THE ‘LEASE TO BUY’ OPTION

FOR ALL CITY FLEET VEHICLES.

Steve Will address when next vehicle is purchased

February 22, 2016 ‐ Reg COUNCIL TASKS THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE, IN

COLLABORATION WITH THE ROSSLAND/TRAIL CHAMBER OF

COMMERCE, TO ENGAGE WITH BUSINESS OWNERS DURING THE

DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW.

Councillor Zwicker/Stacey Stacey forwarded Bylaw to EDTF.

February 22, 2016 ‐ Reg THE CITY INCLUDE THE SUBJECT OF CIVIC DONATIONS, INCLUDING

BURSARIES AND AWARDS, THROUGHOUT THE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

PROCESS OF THE 2016‐2020 FINANCIAL PLAN.

Steve Budget Discussions/Public Input

February 17, 2016 ‐ COW COMMITTEE‐OF‐THE‐WHOLE SUGGESTS THAT COUNCIL DIRECTS STAFF

TO PREPARE A PLAN TO REDUCE ANNUAL EXPENSES BY UP TO $250,000

FOR 2017.

Steve Budget Discussions

February 17, 2016 ‐ COW COMMITTEE‐OF‐THE‐WHOLE SUGGESTS THAT COUNCIL DIRECTS STAFF

TO PRIORITIZE A BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS:

• ARENA;

• MUSEUM;

• RECREATION PROGRAMMING; AND,

• DAYCARE.

Steve In progess

Feb 9, 2016 ‐ Reg COUNCIL DIRECTS THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ESTABLISHES A

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MUSEUM OUTLINING

THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TOWARDS THE MUSEUM RENOVATION

PROJECT.

Bryan In progress

Feb 9, 2016 ‐ Reg COUNCIL APPROVES THAT THE CITY OF ROSSLAND JOINS THE

KOOTENAY CAR SHARE AND DIRECTS STAFF TO REGISTER UP TO FOUR

EMPLOYEES AS MEMBERS.

Stacey Will be done when new CAO &CFO hired

Nov 24, 2015 ‐ Regular COUNCIL ENDORSES THE LOWER COLUMBIA AFFORDABLE HOUSING

SOCIETY’S PURCHASE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS IN ROSSLAND

WITH A LETTER OF SUPPORT, AND FURTHER; COUNCIL CONSIDERS THE

SOCIETY’S REQUEST FOR A PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION DURING THE

2017 PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION BYLAW DISCUSSIONS.

New CAO/Manager of

Finance

for permissive tax bylaw 2017. F ollow‐up Spring

2016

Nov 24, 2015 ‐ Regular COUNCIL DIRECTS STAFF TO WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY ENERGY

ASSOCIATION ON THE CORPORATE GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG)

REDUCTION PLAN PROJECT.

Stacey Has contacted CEIA ‐ May be doing it in June

2016

Nov 24, 2015 ‐ Regular COUNCIL DIRECTS THE MAYOR TO LIAISE WITH THE WEST KOOTENAY

SMOKE‐FREE COALITION TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL

REGARDING A SMOKE FREE PLACES BYLAW.

Staff to review recommendation Mayor/Staff Will come to future Council meeting

Nov 10, 2015 ‐Regular COUNCIL DIRECTS STAFF TO AMEND THE CITY OF ROSSLAND ROAD,

SIDEWALK & STAIR SNOW REMOVAL POLICY (#06‐05) IN ORDER TO

CLARIFY THE CRITERIA PERTAINING TO (PRIVATE) DRIVEWAYS AND

BRING TO COUNCIL BY JANUARY 1, 2016.

Stacey & Darrin In‐Progress. Will come to Council in August 2016

Oct 13, 2015 ‐ RegularCOUNCIL DIRECTS STAFF TO EXPLORE OTHER OPTIONS TO REGULATE

GUEST HOMES.

Stacey/BryanWaiting for Further Information

Sept 28, 2015 ‐ Regular

COUNCIL DIRECTS STAFF TO ORGANIZE A PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

PROCESS FOR BYLAWS 2600 – WATER SERVICE RATE BYLAW AND

BYLAW 2601 – SEWER RATE BYLAW,

AND FURTHER;

COUNCIL DIRECTS STAFF TO CONTACT PROPERTY OWNERS THAT MAY

BE SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED RATE CHANGES WITH

AN INVITATION TO THE PUBLIC CONSULTATION.Councillor Cosbey

Have received the model from consultants. Will

review rate structure for 2017 budget.

July 13, 2015 ‐ COW

THE COMMITTEE‐OF‐THE‐WHOLE RECOMMENDS TO COUNCIL TO

DIRECT STAFF TO INVESTIGATE THE COST AND DIGITAL APPS

REGARDING BYLAW ENFORCEMENT.

Bryan/Manager of

Finance Further Investigation Required

July 13, 2015 ‐ COW

THE COMMITTEE‐OF‐THE‐WHOLE RECOMMENDSTO COUNCIL TO

DIRECTS STAFF TO INVESTIGATE OPTIONS FOR ON AND OFF‐LEASH

DESIGNATIONS FOR BUSY TRAILS IN ROSSLAND. Bryan Further Investigation Required

July 13, 2015 ‐ COW

THE COMMITTEE‐OF‐THE‐WHOLE RECOMMENDSTO COUNCIL TO DIRECT

STAFF TO INVESTIGATE OPTIONS, COSTS AND AVAILABILITY FOR BYLAW

ENFORCEMENT. (can you add parking tickets etc. to tax bill) Bryan/Manager of

Finance Further Investigation Required

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July 13, 2015 ‐ RegularCOUNCIL REQUESTS STAFF TO PROVIDE A REPORT ON AN OVERALL BAN

TO PESTICIDES AND HERBICIDES BY NOVEMBER. Bryan Further Investigation Required

June 22, 2015 ‐ RegularCOUNCIL DIRECTS STAFF TO PROVIDE A FURTHER REPORT ON

COMPLIMENTARY SPEED LIMIT CONTROLS. Bryan/Stacey

June 22, 2015 ‐ Regular

COUNCIL DIRECTS STAFF TO BRING FORWARD A REVIEW OF BYLAW NO.

1977 ‐ TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAYS REGULATION BYLAW.Bryan/Stacey

June 22, 2015 ‐ RegularCOUNCIL DIRECTS STAFF TO BRING FORWARD A REVIEW OF BYLAW NO.

2472, 2009 – OFFICER’S BYLAW. Bryan Being Reviewed

March 9, 2015 ‐ Regular

COUNCIL APPROVES TOURISM ROSSLAND’S PROPOSAL TO FORM A

COMMITTEE TO LOOK INTO THE FEASIBILITY OF A ROSSLAND

SWIMMING BEACH. Bryan In Progress

March 9, 2015 ‐ Regular

COUNCIL DIRECTS STAFF TO REQUEST ISL ENGINEERING TO EXPLORE

FURTHER OPTIONS FOR THE REPAIR OF THE QUEEN STREET RETAINING

WALL ONCE THE LIST OF PRIORITIZED CAPITAL PROJECTS HAS BEEN

PROVIDED TO COUNCIL. Darrin/Stacey In the budget for completion in 2017/2018

Feb 23, 2015 ‐ RegularCOUNCIL REFERS THE REVIEW OF POLICY 03‐01 ‐ LAND SALE POLICY TO

STAFF TO ADDRESS COUNCIL’S CONCERNS. Stacey

Currently drafting land strategy. Land sale

policy to follow.

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Phone 250 362 7396 Fax 250 362 5451 Email [email protected] Web rossland.ca 1899 Columbia Avenue, PO Box 1179, Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0, Canada

MEMORANDUM

DATE: May 18, 2016 FILE: 110.04/2016 TO: Mayor and Council SUBMITTED BY: Darrin Albo, Manager of Operations SUBJECT: 2702 Cedar Avenue Drainage - David Knight Attached is a letter from David and Jill Knight requesting the City pay for damage to their house that they claim was caused by a redesign of the trail above their house. MIA has been involved in this matter since the beginning and is currently working on reviewing all information with respect to the claim. At this time, it is suggested that the City continue to wait until MIA provide us with a comprehensive review our coverage for this claim. As our assigned claims professional has been off over the past week, we have not received any updates on to where this claim is at the moment. Once the City receives more information, we will be able to provide Council with an appropriate update, which will allow Council to make a more informed decision on the claim. It is expected that the City will receive this information in the next few weeks so an additional and more complete memo can be prepared for Council’s next meeting.

Thank you

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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ROSSLAND Correspondence Consent Calendar

Date: May 26, 2016 Agenda: May 30, 2016 Proposal: To Receive the Items Summarized for Information Proposed by: Executive Assistant

Staff Recommendation: 1. General recommended motion:

THAT information items numbered (a) to (e) be received and acted upon as recommended. 2. Alternative motion if an item needs further consideration:

THAT information items numbered (a) to (e), except for items numbered --- be received and acted upon as recommended.

ITEM SUBJECT MATTER RECOMMENDATION

(a) Sustainability Commission May 11, 2016 Minutes Receive and Approve any Recommendations Within.

(b) Heritage Commission May 11, 2016 Special Minutes Receive and Approve any Recommendations Within.

(c) Kootenay Outdoor and Environmental Learning Society

Invitation to Mayor and Council to Attend Community Engagement Workshop Regarding Environmental Sustainability

Receive and Provide Feedback.

(d) Letter from Mayor Kathy Moore to West Kootenay EcoSociety

Project Support for a Speaking Tour in September 2016

Receive and Support the Letter.

(e) Letter from Community Energy Association

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Infrastructure Strategy

Receive and File.

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May 11, 2016 Sustainability Commission Regular Meeting 1


Minutes of Regular Meeting of the Sustainability Commission Thursday, May 11, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers

PRESENT: Tara Howse Member/ Sustainability Commission Chair Alex Loeb Member/Energy Task Force Chair – SC Vice Chair Andrew Zwicker Rossland City Council Liaison Craig DeLong Member – Innovative Education Task Force

Terry Miller Member / Innovative Education Task Force Ann Damude Contractor – Community Engagement Caley Mulholland Member/Innovative Education Task Force Chair Alison Worsfold Recording Secretary

ABSENT: Kate Harrison Whiteside Member/ Innovative Education Task Force Deanne Steven Member/Economic Development Task Force Stacey Lightbourne Planner – City of Rossland

CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA: MOTION: LOEB/MILLER RESOLVED THAT THE MAY 11, 2016 AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION BE ADOPTED.

CARRIED.

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ADOPTION OF MINUTES: MOTION: LOEB/MULHOLLAND RESOLVED THAT THE MINUTES OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2016 BE ADOPTED.

CARRIED.

CHAIR UPDATE:

Nil

COUNCIL/CITY STAFF UPDATE

Andrew Zwicker, City Council Liaison, reported the following information:

Council approved the Climate Change Disruptor Pilot Project, which will measure the real‐time

data of the City’s vehicle fuel usage through sensors;

Council will be utilizing the Rossland Midtown Transition Area Study to apply for the BC Rural

Dividend Fund $10,000 project;

For the $100,000 maximum BC Rural Dividend Fund application, Council chose to utilize the

Museum renovation project; however, the museum declined due to lack of matching funds,

and will therefore utilize the Lion’s Campground Improvement Project for the application;

The City was required to seek bridge funding from Columbia Basin Trust to complete the

Miner’s Hall project, and therefore agreed to put all possible CBT funding on hold for major

Rossland projects over the next few years;

The Solar Measuring Program, as it will cost under $3,000, could still be applied to for CBT

funding, as it is not a large project; and,

Is aiming to have a Food Group secured by Fall 2016, noting that a possible project of the

group could be to establish an inventory of City owned farm land and offer it to farmers at an

affordable rate to attract residents to the area.

Discussion ensued, and the Commission noted that they would like additional direction from Council

so that each Task Force can be directed to take the lead on projects. It was suggested that the

viability of each Task Force should be investigated and target areas re‐addressed to get each Task

Force back on track.

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TASK FORCE UPDATES:

Economic Development Task Force Update:

Nil

Alex Loeb provided the following update regarding the Energy Task Force Update:

The Task Force will be organizing an Energy Crawl in Summer 2016;

The Task Force would like to establish a fact sheet website to outline what type of energy

works in Rossland, such as heat pumps, solar energy, etc., and will list specificities of

implementing it in your home; and,

The invasive species program has signed up to use the Car Share truck five days a week

throughout the summer.

Innovative Education Task Force/Monashee Institute Update:

No activity.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT UPDATE: Ann Damude reported the following information:

Cooperated with the Museum, Library, Rossland Real Foods, and the Mountain Market to present Earth Day Activities over the last week, noting that over 400 people attended the various Earth Day events during the weekend of April 23, 2016;

As agreed with Public Works, the Sustainability Commission did not request public works support for garbage pickup, and instead the Commission supplied and paid for a dumpster;

Three Sustainability Commission members spoke to approximately 60 to 70 motorists in the downtown area on Saturday, April 23, 2016 to promote the No Idling Bylaw;

The Telegraph, Rossland News, and EZ Rock Radio all provided press coverage before, during, and after the event;

Trash to Treasure Day was promoted during the event;

The Commission’s Facebook group now has 144 followers, which is an increase of 80 followers from one and a half years ago; and,

Bike to Work Week will be held from May 30 – June 5, 2016, which will raise funds for the West Kootenay Brain Injury Society.

Terry Miller noted he will be attending Rossland Seven Summits School tomorrow to inform grade six students about the Sustainability Commission. Discussion ensued, and the Commission suggested that it would be beneficial to have youth involved with the Commission in the future.

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NEW BUSINESS: Ann Damude circulated a document outlining the Sustainability Commission’s current financial

position, noting that $13,344 was allocated to the Commission for 2016, out of the requested

$30,700.

MOTION: MULHOLLAND/DELONG RESOLVED THAT THE COMMISSION APPROVES THE 2016 BUDGET ALLOCATION PROVIDED BY ANN DAMUDE, AND REQUESTED THAT AN UPDATE BE PROVIDED TO THE COMMISSION IN SEPTEMBER 2016.

CARRIED.

Craig DeLong reported on KOELS conference that he is planning:

The conference event will be held from September 13 – 14, 2016;

Discussion topics at the event include thermoelectricity, charcoal gasification (biochar), heat pump systems, green homes, solar gardens, edible food grown in the wild, and how to get the ‘best bang for your buck’ when engaging in home renovations;

There will be night sessions organized for individuals unable to make the day sessions;

Will be encouraging Seven Summits students to be involved with the event;

Organizers are seeking funding support from community businesses, noting that Fortis has agreed to provide some funding for the event; and,

It was suggested that it could be beneficial for the ETF to organize the Energy Crawl on the weekend after this event.

NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, June 20, 2016 or Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 3 pm at City Hall?

ADJOURNMENT: The Chair adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m.

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I hereby certify the preceding to be a true and correct account of the Sustainability Commission Regular Meeting held on May 11, 2016.

____________________________ Tara Howse Planner Chair

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April 18, 2016 Heritage Commission Minutes 1

HERITAGE COMMISSION

MINUTES Special Meeting of May 11, 2016

Jackie Drysdale’s House 4:30 p.m.

Present: Jackie Drysdale, Chair

Joanne Drystek, Recording Secretary Bob Kerby Larry Doell Richie Mann

Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order 4:35 p.m.

New Business/Reports:

a. Jackie Drysdale updated the Commission members on her meeting with Steve Ash. She reviewed the last year financials with him and explained that the 2015 invoices should have been accrued to the 2015 budget and not to the 2016 budget. He advised that he would look to correct this.

b. There was also discussion with Steve Ash about the Heritage Commission setting up their own chequing account at the Nelson District Credit Union. The City will deposit the annual allocation to that the account. The commission will have this account set up with two signers. Motion by Richie Mann that the Commission authorizes the opening of a credit union chequing account for the annual allocation of budget to the Commission. Seconded by Bob Kerby. Motion carried

c. Jackie also advised the members that the “Downtown Rossland 1895‐1900” event, scheduled for June 11 at the Rossland Legion conflicted with a Museum fundraiser. The HC event was planned to be open to the public with special invitations going to heritage building owners and business owners & their employees. Public awareness of our heritage/history is the goal and also to provide front line workers with information about the Downtown to broaden the visitor experience. It was decided that the presentation at the Legion would be moved to Thursday, June 9th.

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d. Jackie advised the members that she is scheduled to give a presentation to city council on May 16th. Discussion followed – budget & changes and upcoming initiatives.

Adjournment:

The May 11, 2016 meeting of the Heritage Commission was adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

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Phone 250 362 7396 Fax 250 362 5451 Email [email protected] Web rossland.ca 1899 Columbia Avenue, PO Box 1179, Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0, Canada

File No: 0110.05

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR To whom it may concern, The West Kootenay EcoSociety is planning a speaking tour in September 2016 to connect Vancouver City Council and technical staff with local governments in the West Kootenay region. It would be helpful for all elected officials in the West Kootenay region to learn more about how Vancouver is working to become the greenest city in the world by 2020. The strategies they have taken, and are planning to take, to reach their energy target of 100% renewable energy by 2050 at the community-level can be a model for other groups and local governments. This information and the opportunity to ask specific political and technical questions will help inform all of our local governments’ planning for carbon reduction pathways and community strategies. If this project goes forward, I will be supportive in encouraging Rossland city council and staff to attend the events, to engage in follow-up discussions, and to take the lessons learned forward and apply them to our community’s context to reduce our carbon emissions. I hope you will support the West Kootenay EcoSociety’s proposal to implement this project. Sincerely,

Kathy Moore Mayor Kathy Moore

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Association Address: Suite 326 - 638 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver BC V5Z 1B5 Tel: 604-628-7076 www.communityenergy.bc.ca

May 25, 2016 Mayors and Councillors of the Kootenay Boundary and Central Kootenay Municipalities Dear Mayor and Councillors: Re: “Fueling the Kootenays” Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Infrastructure Strategy We write to announce and explain an exciting initiative endorsed by our three Kootenay Regional Districts. Each Regional District has committed funds for a cumulative total of $90,000 towards this 2-year project and FCM funding application. This is truly a regional initiative and we ask for your support to work together. The Fueling Change in the Kootenays initiative has three specific goals:

Create a robust EV network through collaboration (strategic placement and joint procurement of universal level 2 and level 3 stations)

Accelerate EV adoption in the Kootenays (incentives for purchase and social marketing to engage community)

Build capacity for EV supply and servicing (engagement with local dealerships and training to electricians)

Through collaboration, we maximize co-benefits with careful regionally dispersed site selection. Tourists will find EV stations easily and car dealerships will supply the local market. EV charging stations will be standardized in the Kootenays and available for all brands of EVs. The location of the charging stations will be clear to EV drivers, and provide them a place and a little “charging time” to enjoy the local economy (i.e., recreation, coffee, retail). The collaboration will provide public Level 2 and Level 3 charging stations at a very reduced rate through joint procurement and grant funding. (Proposed cost: 40 Level 2 stations at $1000 each and 12 Level 3 stations “free”). Please note that it may be counter-productive to install charging stations on an individual basis, as this may lead to market confusion, detract from the Kootenay wide approach, and be more costly. The adoption of Fueling Change in the Kootenays sets the stage to collaboratively build a comprehensive and well planned network that will maximize benefits for the entire Kootenay region. The strategy intends to meet the short term goal of increasing tourism and economic development by filling a gap in the current network to move electric vehicle traffic between the Okanagan and Alberta. And, in the long-term, the strategy supports transition to low emission vehicles and a robust network for Kootenay residents. There are numerous environmental, social and economic benefits for transition to a cleaner transportation network. Most of the municipalities in our region have worked incredibly hard on both their corporate (Carbon Neutral Action Plans - CNK) and their community (Community Energy and Emissions Plans – Fortis BC SCEEPs, BC Hydro CEEPs and Nelson Low Carbon Path). Fueling Change in the Kootenays, supports implementation of these planning documents. Moving so quickly to implementation on a significant project like this is a powerful demonstration of regional leadership and partnership. Please find attached “Fueling Change in the Kootenays”, strategy backgrounder for your further information. If you have questions, please contact me. Thank you for your on-going support of this regional initiative. Yours truly

Patricia Dehnel, Community Relations Manager

Patricia Dehnel CCEM, RPP [email protected]

Nelson BC

Tel: 250-505-3246

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http://www.communityenergy.bc.ca/

mailto:[email protected]

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Fueling Change in the Kootenays

A comprehensive, collaborative approach to a Kootenay-wide electric vehicle

charging station network

Strategy Backgrounder

April 8, 2016

Funded by: Prepared by:

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Executive Summary The Fueling Change initiative will accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (plug-in hybrid and battery

electric) in the Kootenay region of BC. This is a region of BC characterized by relatively small and

dispersed communities, with some of the highest transportation-sector greenhouse gas emissions in the

Province. The initiative will pilot the effectiveness of a comprehensive, collaborative approach to the

transition toward low and zero emission vehicles in a rural context.

Vision To facilitate the travel of electric vehicles to and throughout the Kootenay in the near-term, and to

support the transition to increased low-emission vehicle ownership locally in the long-term.

Goals Through the implementation of collaborative EV initiative, the following goals will be achieved:

Increase tourism by electric vehicle drivers to the Kootenay region.

Address the gap of charging stations in the Kootenays.

Facilitate the transition to low-emission vehicle ownership locally.

Support market transformation of vehicle purchases in the Kootenays.

Reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions.

Build capacity for EV station installation and EV servicing.

Local Impact The transportation sector in the Kootenays accounts for about 63% of total community-wide

greenhouse gas emissions, and costs the community approximately $384 Million annually. The rural

and dispersed nature of the population in the Kootenays demands solutions for the transportation

sector that are innovative, collaborative and reflective of the local challenges and opportunities.

Proposed Strategy The comprehensive and collaborative nature of this initiative is an approach that could be replicated in

other rural regions across Canada. The RDEK, RDCK and RDKB have had strong success in previous

collaborative initiatives, and this is another opportunity to demonstrate the impact that is possible with

strong leadership and cooperation. The Fueling Change initiative will accelerate the entire region from a

state of low electric vehicle uptake and poor charging station connectively, to a robust and

comprehensive network that will accelerate the transition of the local fleet to electric vehicles. The

following three components will form the core of the initiative. A detailed strategy and implementation

plan will be developed to address each component.

1. Create a Robust Network through Collaboration: Strategic deployment of Level 2 and Level 3

EV charging stations in partnership with local governments, utilities and key partners (Columbia

Basin Trust, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Province of BC)

2. Accelerate EV Adoption: Community-wide marketing and education campaign

3. Build Capacity for EV Supply and Servicing: Engagement of local dealerships and electricians

The initiative is being led by the Community Energy Association in partnership with BC Hydro and

FortisBC. Funding proposals are currently being developed for Columbia Basin Trust, the Province of BC

and Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

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Fueling Change in the Kootenays How a comprehensive, collaborative approach can shift the transportation sector in

rural BC

Fueling Change Objective The Fueling Change initiative will accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (plug-in hybrid and battery

electric) in the Kootenay region of BC. This is a region of BC characterized by relatively small and

dispersed communities, with some of the highest transportation-sector greenhouse gas emissions in the

Province. The initiative will pilot the effectiveness of a comprehensive, collaborative approach to the

transition toward low and zero emission vehicles in a rural context.

Need for Fueling Change Within the Regional Districts of East Kootenay, Kootenay Boundary and Central Kootenay, there are 25

local governments and 23 electoral areas. The total population is 146,234 and the land area is 57,791

square kilometres. For comparison, Port Coquitlam, BC, has roughly the same population, but over a

land area of just 29 square kilometres. The land area of the three Kootenay regional districts is

approximately 5,000 times larger than that urban centre. The rural and dispersed nature of the

population in the Kootenays demands solutions for the transportation sector that are innovative,

collaborative and reflective of the local challenges and opportunities.

The rural and dispersed nature of the population in the Kootenays demands solutions

for the transportation sector that are innovative, collaborative and reflective of the

local challenges and opportunities.

Whereas in densely populated, high-growth regions of Canada, public transportation and urban design

can be effective approaches GHG emission reduction, the opportunities for addressing transportation-

sector emissions in the rural context is limited. The distance between communities and the limited inter-

community public transit options contribute to the dependence on personal vehicles for transportation

in the Kootenays. Fuel shifting is one of the few opportunities for significant GHG emission reductions in

the transportation sector within the Kootenays.

While there is significant activity around electric vehicles in urban centres, there is a need to pilot a

collaborative approach to rural area application. Part of a robust provincial or nation-wide EV network is

ensuring adequate charging stations through even the lower density communities. Further, because of

the travel distance between communities, there is potential to significantly impact local GHG emissions

through the transition to electric vehicles. Fueling Change will pilot a comprehensive and collaborative

approach to closing the EV station gap in rural areas, and to accelerating uptake of electric vehicles.

This need has been identified through corporate and community-wide energy and emission planning

processes. 89% of local governments have completed corporate action plans, and 78% have completed

community-wide plans, and all 3 Regional Districts have been engaged in energy and emissions

initiatives over the past 5 years.

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GHG Emissions The Province of British Columbia compiles the Community Energy and Emissions Inventory (CEEI) report

for every municipality and regional district across the province. This inventory serves as a baseline for

most of the Community Energy and Emissions Plans (CEEP) and GHG emission reduction plans that are

developed by BC communities.

The following pie charts summarize the breakdown of emissions for the municipalities and electoral

areas within the Regional Districts of East Kootenay, Kootenay Boundary and Central Kootenay. Figure 1

shows the sectoral breakdown of greenhouse gas emissions, and Figure 2 shows the cost of energy. Data

is from the 2014 CEEI Reports, which summarizes the most recent available energy and emissions data

available (2010). Transportation accounts for about 63% of total community-wide greenhouse gas

emissions, and costs the community approximately $384 Million annually.

When considering the difference between the efficiency of electric vehicles versus internal combustion

engine vehicles, $80 of a $100-dollar tank of fuel in a traditional vehicle is used to heat the space around

the engine, $20 to moving the vehicle forward. With EV’s $90 of the $100 of electricity moves the car

forward. Electricity is about ½ the cost of gas.

2 GHG (t) by Sector for RDEK, RDCK and RDKB 1 Community Energy Cost ($) for RDEK, RDCK and RDKB

Total expenditure on transportation fuels in the Kootenays is ~ $384M/yr

Electric vehicles cost approximately $360 a year to operate, compared to $3600

for a gasoline vehicle. (The Beginners Guide to Electric Vehicles. Dave Carley. August 2014.)

Electric vehicles use 75% less energy than internal combustion engines.

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Fueling Change in the Kootenays: Project Overview There are three main components to the initiative:

1. Creating a Robust Network through Collaboration: Strategic deployment of Level 2 and Level 3 EV

charging stations in partnership with local governments, utilities and key partners (Columbia Basin

Trust, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Province of BC)

- Informed by the siting guidelines designed by University of British Columbia Transportation

Infrastructure and Public Space lab (TIPS) and the Community Energy Association’s ‘Planning for

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: A Toolkit’.

- Modeled using the BC Institute of Technology’s (BCIT) ‘EV Infrastructure Planning Assistant’

- Unique approach to the comprehensive design of the network, integrating the modeling to

include both Level 2 and Level 3 siting, in order to maximize the opportunity for travel within

and between rural communities.

- Opportunity to design consistent and uniform signage across the region.

- Integration of renewable energy (solar PV) with the Level 3 charging stations in order to

enhance visibility of renewable energy potential in the Kootenays, the region with some of the

best solar resource in British Columbia.

2. Accelerating EV Adoption: Community-wide marketing and education campaign.

- Aims to introduce and mainstream the conversation about electric vehicles in the rural context.

To date, there has been little to no marketing or communications around EV use in region.

- Integrate elements of Community-Based Social Marketing to facilitate a region-wide campaign

focused on education and awareness of electric vehicle use in the Kootenays, building on the

research, collateral and experience of the Emotive Campaign (Fraser Basin Council). Content will

be locally relevant and reflective of the unique Kootenay context.

- Facilitate an incentive program, providing a free home-charger to the first 25 people to purchase

an electric vehicle in the Kootenays.

- Engage and work with local Chambers of Commerce, Tourism Associations and local

governments to educate visitors to the region about the charging station network. Leverage

Mayors and Chairs Committee to develop a consistent brand for tourism marketing, generating

increased interest for EV tourists to travel to and within the Kootenay region.

3. Capacity Building for EV Supply and Servicing: Engagement of local dealerships and electricians.

- As of 2013, there were 4 electric vehicles registered in the Kootenays. Currently, there are no

dealerships with electric vehicles on their lot.

- Early engagement with dealerships will focus on providing support for the certification process

to sell and service EV. Promotional events will take place in each community, partnering with

the dealerships to provide opportunity for test drives and education.

- Local electricians will be engaged to ensure proper training is available for the installation and

servicing of EV charging stations. This will help to position local trades to be ready for future

expansion of EV installation locally and throughout the region.

The comprehensive and collaborative nature of this initiative is an approach that could be replicated in

other rural regions across Canada. The initiative will accelerate the entire region from a state of low

electric vehicle uptake and poor charging station connectively, to a robust and comprehensive

network that will accelerate the transition of the local fleet to electric vehicles.

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Leveraging Momentum The Highway 3 Mayors and Chairs Committee is pursuing a Highway-3 electrification strategy to

strengthen the charging network along that highway. This has, until now, proceeded based on the

knowledge available at the local government staff and elected official level only, and without expert

advice. The Regional Districts of East Kootenay, Kootenay Boundary and Central Kootenay have an

opportunity to develop a robust network within the region that:

Maximizes co-benefits through careful site selection (proximity to amenities);

Reduces “range anxiety” for EV drivers looking to visit the Kootenays;

Draws tourists into the region; and

Develops the infrastructure required to support a shift toward electric vehicle use.

The Regional Districts and their member local

governments are in the early stages of electric

vehicle (EV) adoption with several local governments

having installed Level 2 EV charging stations.

Residents and tourists have already been accessing

the charging stations that do exist, driving through

the region and stopping to shop or eat while

charging. Note that it is important that future

charging infrastructure investments be made wisely

and as part of a coherent network strategy to ensure

best use of money and that the investment will have

the desired effect.

In order to accelerate the development of a robust

network, and influence the adoption of electric vehicles across the region, a collaborative approach is

required. An effective electric vehicle network will ensure charging station sites provide local

community benefit, are conveniently sited for both visitor and local resident use, and is part of a well-

planned network that provides reliable travel to and within the region.

Fueling Change in the Kootenays is a collaborative initiative that will be seeking funding partners with

the following organizations:

Organization Status of support Funding contribution

BC Hydro Active support from Cranbrook office Operations/maintenance of Level 3s

FortisBC Confirmed/active Ops/maintenance of L3’s + L2 cash

Columbia Basin Trust In discussions; submitting proposal

FCM In discussions; submitting proposal 50% of cost up to $350,000

Province of BC In discussions Potential for L3 support

RDEK/CK/KB RDEK confirmed/active; requesting CK/KB support

Requesting $10,000 - $15,000/RD/year for two years

The current ball-park figure for the full ‘Fueling Change’ initiative is approximately $800,000.

EV Charging Station in Invermere (Credit: Kicking Horse Coffee)

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Current Status in the Kootenays

Within the RDEK, RDCK and RDKB, there are a number of communities that have installed Level 2

charging stations. Currently the stations are located in the following communities:

Community Charging Station Notes

Rock Creek Sun Country EV40 30 amp First charging station east of Osoyoos. Vulnerable if out of service (cuts off the Okanagan)

Midway Sun Country EV40 w/ Tesla HPWC Model S port

Only station between Rock Creek and Greenwood. Route is vulnerable if that station is out of service.

Greenwood Sun Country EV40; Tesla HPWC Model S

Visitors Centre location.

Grand Forks EV Plug (J1772) adapter at private shop; Sun Country EV40

Private shop location requests donations, and must inquire inside about use.

Christina Lake

Wall outlet (120V) and Tesla HPWC Model S

Non-Tesla’s are reporting usage of the wall socket. Located at Visitor’s Centre.

Rossland 2 dual-head Chargepoint stations

One station reported to have not been working for several months. Located downtown.

Trail Sun Country EV60 and Tesla HPWC Model S

Both located at the arena.

Salmo 2 Tesla HPWC Model S Note that for pure electric vehicles, only Tesla can make it from Salmo to Creston, or Salmo to Trail.

Creston 2 Tesla HPWC Model S locations Two separate locations.

Cranbrook 32 amp Level 2 Located at Curling Rink

Fernie Sun Country Only charger in the Elk Valley

Invermere Sun Country x 2 Located at Kicking Horse and District Office. Last charger in the East Kootenay heading north to Golden.

Castlegar will have a Level 2 station installed in the near future, with plans to also include a Level 3 as

part of the Fueling Change initiative. Further modeling is being completed to identify additional sites

across the Kootenays.

Currently, all chargers located in the Kootenays are Level 2. Level 3 charging stations are used only for

battery electric vehicles, meaning full network must be carefully designed to accommodate the limited

range that these vehicles can travel.

It should be noted that although a number of charging stations, especially in the Kootenay Boundary

(Rock Creek, Midway, Greenwood) are located within appropriate proximity to accommodate travel of

pure battery electric vehicles, the network is vulnerable to outages or service disruptions. Should the

station in Midway be down, for example, this would negate the ability for any battery electric vehicle

(other than Tesla) to travel between the communities.

The current modeling suggests that 10-12 Level 3 and approximately 40 Level 2 stations would be

required to address ‘range anxiety’ and to create a network that is robust and reliable. Rolled out in a

collaborative way, this initiative will facilitate immediate travel of EV drivers to and within the

Kootenays.

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EV Backgrounder

Electric Vehicles There are several kinds of electric vehicles. The focus of the Fueling Change in the Kootenays is on plug-

in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV’s) and battery electric vehicles (BEV’s). Table 1 below summarizes the

different types of EV’s.

Table 1: Summary of Electric Vehicle Types

Type Description Example

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

PHEVs have the ability to travel for some distance in charge depleting (CD) mode using electrical energy from the grid. These vehicles also have an on-board fossil fuel engine which acts a generator for the electric motors in Charge Sustaining (CS) mode. The engine is also sometimes called a ‘range extender’. This class of vehicle automatically engages the engine when the battery charge becomes low.

Chevrolet Volt

Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)

BEVs are fully electric with no fossil fuel engine. Energy is received from the electrical grid and stored in a battery. Range on these vehicles can be limited due to battery capacity and weight.

Tesla

Nissan Leaf

BMW I3

Light Electric Vehicles (LEV)

A Light Electric Vehicle LEV is a land vehicle propelled by an electric motor that uses an energy storage device such as a battery or fuel cell, has two or three wheels and typically weighs less than 100kg.

Scooters, electric bicycles & Segways

Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV)

HEVs were first introduced to Metro Vancouver streets in 2000 and now number over 12,000. These vehicles do not receive energy from the electrical grid. Energy from an on-board gasoline engine is stored in a battery. Both an electrical motor and gasoline engine are used to move the vehicle.

Toyota Prius Honda Insight

Limited Speed Vehicle (LSV)

A LSV is a fully electric vehicle typically manufactured in low volumes and not crash-tested and is therefore limited to low speed roads (usually less than 50 km/hour).

Might-E truck

Fuel Cell Vehicles A Fuel cell vehicle or Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) is a type of hydrogen vehicle which uses a fuel cell to produce electricity, powering its on-board electric motor. Fuel cells in vehicles create electricity to power an electric motor using hydrogen and oxygen from the air.

BC Transit’s fuel cell buses.

The number of EV’s across British Columbia and Alberta is growing significantly, in part due to the

Provincial funding made available through the Clean Energy Vehicle Program (CEV). Funding includes a

$5000 incentive toward the purchase of an eligible electric vehicle (program has recently been renewed

after being fully subscribed earlier than anticipated), infrastructure deployment (focus on the Lower

Mainland and Coastal regions), and residential rebates for EV charging equipment. While there are few

locally owned electric vehicles in the Kootenays, it is expected that with the deployment of a more

robust charging station network, that the shift from traditional internal combustion engine vehicles to

electric vehicles will occur.

A Gap Analysis was completed by Fraser Basin Council in which priority areas were identified based on a

number of criteria. The Okanagan – Cranbrook corridor was “frequently cited” as part of the gap

analysis, but was determined to not be of high priority. To date, the Kootenays has not received

Provincial funding toward public EV charging infrastructure, and the region is currently not included as a

priority location for allocation of funds. Funding has been prioritized to areas of higher population

density, where there is a potential to incent mass conversion to electric vehicles. Given the current

interest of Kootenay communities in electric vehicle charging stations, there is an opportunity to ensure

a local network is planned thoughtfully, maximizing the co-benefits of tourism, economic development,

fuel-cost reduction and local emission reductions.

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EV Charging Stations

There are several types of electric vehicles charging stations, each with a different range of cost, circuit,

time for a full charge and typical application. Figure 2 provides a summary of charging stations.

Figure 2: Summary of EV Charging Stations

As the Kootenay strategy moves forward, consideration must be given as to the type of charging stations

to be deployed in the region. Battery-electric vehicles (BEV’s) with a longer range than those currently

available are expected to be on market soon – this may affect the design of a charging network. Further,

if the desire is to support the travel of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV’s), the network may again

look different. A highway network designed for today’s BEV’s, would require a station at least every 70-

80 km. The terrain will also have effect on the distance between stations.

A partnership has been established with BCIT in order to model the potential scenarios for the

implementation of an electric vehicle charging station network in the Kootenays. This modeling exercise

will allow for the consideration of a number of factors (terrain, temperature, commuter corridors,

amenities, etc.) in order to design a network that best reflects the current and future needs of the

Kootenay region. Funding has been provided by FortisBC to cover the costs of including the West

Kootenay in a strategy that initiated in the East Kootenay, under the Community Energy Manager

position.

1 Average cost for installation of a Level 2 charger is around $2,500 according to BIG Green Island Transportation (www.BIGGreenIsland.com). To cost $10,000, an installation would require trenching through concrete or asphalt.

Level Circuit Cost Range

Time to fully

charge Use

Level 1

120v 20amp $1,000 or

less

12-20 hrs Level 1 will primarily be used by EV owners charging at home but commercial and public charging stations can also be Level 1.

Level 2

240v 40amp $2,000 -

$10,0001

4-6 hrs Most community based charging stations and some

business and home stations will be Level 2.

Level 3 -DC Fast Charging

450V DC 200Amp

$60,000 - $100,000

Under 30 min 50% in 10-15 min

Commuters, long trip travellers

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EV Charging Station Strategy Development This section provides an overview of the process involved in identifying optimal EV charging station

locations.

Process The Community Energy Association published an EV infrastructure

planning document in 2013 in order to assist communities establish

their own charging network. With some adaptations, the

recommended process for planning can be applied to the East

Kootenay. Figure 3 summarizes the process recommended by the

Community Energy Association. The University of BC

Transportation Infrastructure and Public Space Lab created design

guidelines for both Level 2 and Level 3 planning and deployment,

which will be drawn on for the network design.

Identifying Optimal Locations There are several core criteria that must be considered in the

development of the EV charging infrastructure network, and these

criteria have been taken into consideration in the preliminary scan

of opportunities for the East Kootenay. Charging stations should be

generally located somewhere that meets the following criteria:

It is easy to see and find

There are amenities nearby (for both economic co-benefit, and enjoyment of the driver)

The demand for parking does not create conflict for a dedicated space

Location supports an even distribution of chargers throughout the community

Location supports residential and/or commercial areas with expected future growth

May provide co-benefits (local economic development, green branding, etc.)

Supports commuters, visitors, residents, businesses and/or institutions

For the Fueling Change collaborative project, additional consideration will be given to the efficient and

cost-effective use of existing utility assets. Installation costs can be reduced by ensuring access to

appropriate utility assets exist in close proximity to the selected sites.

Consideration should be given in identifying strategic locations to the type of amenities nearby and the

type of charging station installed (acknowledging the time required for an 80% charge at a Level 3

station is much less than a Level 2). Additional signage or maps can be installed close by to direct

residents and visitors to the nearest amenities, enhancing the co-benefits for the community.

Target Deployment Preliminary design indicates that a network of 10-12 Level 3 charging stations, and approximately 40

Level 2 charging stations would yield a robust network to satisfy the needs of EV drivers to and within

the Kootenay region. CEA is currently exploring partnership opportunities with charging station

providers to determine whether a bulk purchase arrangement could be possible for the regional

initiative.

Figure 3 Planning for EV Charging Infrastructure (Community Energy Association, 2013)

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Figure 4 summarizes the current location of EV charging stations in the Kootenays. It should be noted that although some communities have one Level 2 station,

the vulnerability of the network is high should that station be out of service for one or more days. Modeling is being completed to identify optimal locations. This

map has been produced from www.plugshare.com.

Figure 4: Summary Map of EV Charging Stations in the Kootenay region

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