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AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

June 9, 2014

Council Chambers: 7:30 p.m. Page

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

a) Regular Council Meeting Agenda - June 9, 2014

3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

a) Regular Council Meeting Minutes - May 26, 2014

b) Public Hearing Minutes - May 26, 2014  (City of Armstrong Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1750) 

4. HEARINGS

5. DELEGATIONS

a) Mayor's Presentation of the 2014-2016 Decorative Street Banners Winning Designs

b) Ms. Kassidy KleefRe: Miss Teen Canada Globe Productions Pageant

6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE DELEGATIONS

7. PRESENTATION OF REPORTS

a) Public Works Committee: Councillor K. Rowe, Chair

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a) Public Works Committee: Councillor K. Rowe, Chair

i) Kindale Developmental AssociationRe: Bokashi Cyle, Organic Waste Management

ii) Public Works Manager's Report

iii) South PV Boulevard Sidewalk Repairs and Tree Removals

iv) Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of CommerceRe: Request for Road Closure and use of City Parking Lots during the 6th Annual Celebrate Canada Childrens' Bike Rodeo and Block Party - June 26, 2014

b) Planning & Development Committee: Councillor R. Nitchie, Chair

i) City of Armstrong Official Community Plan Bylaw 1750, 2014 (amendments recommended after Public Hearing)

ii) Zoning Amendment Application #13-0070-ARM-RZ2600 Pleasant Valley Road; Applicant - Bip Thind)

c) Finance & Administration Committee: Councillor J. Trainor, Chair

i) Janitorial Contract

ii) MIABC Property Insurance Services

d) Community Services Committee: Councillor P. Britton, Chair

i) The Board of Education of School District #83 (North Okanagan - Shuswap)Re: Trustee Variation Review

e) Other Appointments

i) Armstrong/Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission - Councillor K. Rowe

ii) Okanagan Regional Library Board - Councillor R. O'Sullivan

iii) Age Friendly Community Commitee - Councillor R. O'Sullivan

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f) Mayor's Report

g) RDNO Business

i) Report from Board Representative (Councillor S. Fowler)

h) Other Business

8. BY-LAWS

9. CORRESPONDENCE

a) City of Pitt MeadowsRe: British Columbia Emergency Health Services Resource Allocation Plan

b) Peace River Regional DistrictRe: Site C Clean Energy Project Joint Review Panel Report Recommendations

c) Auditor General for Local GovernmentRe: Planned Performance Audits

d) City of VernonRe: Response to Threat of Costly Invasive Zebra and Quagga Mussels Spreading into Western Canada

e) Ministry of JusticeRe: Invitation to attend Earthquake Preparedness Consultation

f) Okanagan Boys and Girls Club Re: Sponsorship Request for the 12th Annual 9-Hole Charity Golf Fundraiser - July 11, 2014

g) Royal Canadian Legion Branch 35Re: Letter of Support Request

h) Vernon Jubilee Hospital FoundationRe: Invitation to attend the 15th Annual Do It For Dad Walk/Run - June 15, 2014

i) C3 Alliance CorpRe: Invitation to attend the 1st Annual Energy, Mines & Natural Gas UBCM Breakfasts - September 23 and 24, 2014

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10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11. NEW BUSINESS

a) PROCLAMATIONS

12. RESOLUTION TO MOVE IN CAMERA

a) Pursuant to Section 90[j] of the Community Charter, that Council move to an In-Camera Council meeting to address one (1) matter [information protected by FOIPPA].

13. ADJOURNMENT

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CITY OF ARMSTRONG

Minutes of a Regular Council Meeting held in the Council Chambers, 3570 Bridge Street, Armstrong

B.C., on May 26, 2014.

PRESENT:

Council: Mayor C. Pieper

Councillors P. Britton, S. Fowler, R. Nitchie, R. O’Sullivan & J. Trainor

Regrets: Councillor K. Rowe

Staff: Melinda Stickney, Chief Administrative Officer / Corporate Officer

Natalie Garbay, Deputy Corporate Officer

Wendy Wallin, Recording Secretary

Others: 0 members of public

Heather Black, Okanagan Advertiser

CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Pieper called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA:

#129/14 MOVED by Councillor Britton, seconded by Councillor O’Sullivan that the

Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting be adopted with the addition of a

road closure request and an update from MMBC.

CARRIED

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

#130/14 MOVED by Councillor Nitchie, seconded by Councillor Fowler that the

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 12, 2014 be adopted.

CARRIED

DELEGATIONS:

Reg Kienast,

President of SPARC

(Armstrong

Spallumcheen Arts

Council Society)

Re: Spring

Celebration of Arts

and Taste for Art in

Armstrong events

Mayor Pieper welcomed Mr. Reg Kienast, President of the Armstrong

Spallumcheen Arts Council Society (SPARC) and Ms. Andrea Gunner,

President of the Armstrong Food Initiative Society (AFIS), to the meeting.

Mr. Kienast took the floor and informed Council of the upcoming free Spring

Celebration of Arts from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in between Armstrong

Towne Sqaure and Wood Avenue on May 31, 2014. The event includes music

and art demonstrations.

Ms. Gunner presented the “Taste for Art in Armstrong” festival which

includes 16 businesses, artists and musicians, breweries, wineries, and chefs

participating. The Taste for Art will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on May

31, 2014 in the old downtown of Armstrong.

Mayor Pieper thanked Mr. Kienast and Ms. Gunner for their presentations and

the delegations left the meeting at 7:38 pm.

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PRESENTATION OF REPORTS:

Public Works Committee: Councillor Fowler (Acting Chair)

Public Works

Manager’s Report

Councillor Fowler reviewed the Public Works Manager’s May 21, 2014 report

which outlined the various works conducted by the Public Works Department.

#131/14 MOVED by Councillor Fowler, seconded by Councillor O'Sullivan that staff

be authorized to enter into a one (1) year contract extension with Valley View

Contracting for roadside mowing, at the negotiated rate of $103.00 per hour,

starting May 2014.

CARRIED

#132/14 MOVED by Councillor Fowler, seconded by Councillor Britton that staff be

authorized to enact Stage 2 Water Restrictions during spring freshet if and

when necessary.

CARRIED

#133/14 MOVED by Councillor Fowler, seconded by Councillor Britton that the

Pleasant Valley Boulevard Road closure on May 31, 2014 between 4:00 p.m.

and 8:00 p.m. to host ‘A Taste for Art in Armstrong’; and the request to use

Spirit Square with the power turned on, be approved.

CARRIED

Planning & Development Committee: Councillor R. Nitchie (Chair)

Request for

Amendment to

Development Permit

#13-006-DP (Royal

York Estates)

Re: Addition of an

Earth Berm

Councillor Nitchie reported that staff received a request for an amendment to

Development Permit #13-006-DP from Royal York Estates to construct a

berm.

#134/14 MOVED by Councillor Nitchie, seconded by Councillor Trainor that the

amendment to Development Permit #13-006-DP for the Royal York Estates

Development be approved to include the construction of an earth berm as

located on the attached sketch plan, subject to the following conditions:

The maximum size of the earth berm to be no larger than 145 meters

long, 10 meters wide at base and 5 meters high;

The earth berm must be located in its entirety on the private property

under the ownership of and with the express permission of Longview

Resources;

At no time shall any permanent structure be constructed on the earth

berm with the exception of one golf course sign and one real estate

sign of which must both adhere to any governing regulations of City

of Armstrong Zoning Bylaw No. 1268 and RDNO Building Bylaw

No. 1747, or amendment thereto;

The earth berm must be hydro seeded to prevent erosion; and

The earth berm must be in compliance with any applicable Provincial

regulations or requirements.

CARRIED

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#135/14 MOVED by Councillor Nitchie, seconded by Councillor Trainor that the

existing temporary off-site real estate sign advertising the properties of Royal

York Estates Development be authorized as presented.

CARRIED

OTHER APPOINTMENTS:

A/S Parks and Recreation Commission – Councillor R. O’Sullivan

Councillor O’Sullivan reported on the events held by Parks and Recreation.

Okanagan Regional Library Board – Councillor R. O’Sullivan

Councillor O'Sullivan read a report from the Library Board meeting held on

May 21, 2014.

Age Friendly Community Committee – Councillor R. O’Sullivan

Councillor O’Sullivan stated that the next Age Friendly Community Advisory

Committee meeting will be on June 4 and an update will be provided at that

time.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Pieper reported on the events he attended, and will be attending during

the upcoming weeks, on behalf of the City of Armstrong.

RDNO BUSINESS:

Board of Directors

Report

Councillor Fowler informed Council on discussion that occurred during the

Regional District of North Okanagan Board of Directors meeting.

Building Permit &

Building Inspections

Report for April 2014

Mayor Pieper reported that the Building Permit and Inspections Report

indicates an increased from last year’s statistics.

BY-LAWS:

Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw #1747, 2014

(A bylaw to regulate Parking and Storage in Residential Zones)

#136/14 MOVED by Councillor Nitchie, seconded by Councillor Britton that the City

of Armstrong Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1747, 2014 be adopted.

CARRIED

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CORRESPONDENCE:

Armstrong

Spallumcheen

Chamber of

Commerce

Re: Invitation to

attend the 39th

Annual

Citizen of the Year

Presentation and Tea

– June 17, 2014

Mayor Pieper reported that an invitation had been received from the

Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce for the 39th Annual Citizen

of the Year Presentation and Tea.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

MMBC Update on

Glass Recycling

Mayor Pieper commented that it has come to light that there is no market for

recycled glass in this region, resulting in no commercial value for it. The glass

drop-off location at the Armstrong Bottle Depot has been closed and glass can

be deposited at the RDNO landfill where it will be crushed and remain at the

landfill.

PROCLAMATION:

National Blood Donor

Week and World

Blood Donor Day

Mayor Pieper proclaimed the week of June 9 to 14, 2014 as ‘National Blood

Donor Week’ and June 14, 2014 as ‘World Blood Donor Day’ in the City of

Armstrong, BC.

RESOLUTION TO MOVE IN-CAMERA:

#137/14 MOVED by Councillor Britton, seconded by Councillor O'Sullivan that

pursuant to Section 90(1)(b) of the Community Charter, that Council move to

an In Camera Council meeting to discuss personal information about an

identifiable individual who is being considered for a municipal award or

honour; and 90(1)(k) to discuss negotiations respecting the proposed provision

of a municipal service that are at the preliminary stages.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Pieper adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

________________________________ _____________________________

CORPORATE OFFICER MAYOR

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THE CITY OF ARMSTRONG

Minutes of a Public Hearing held in the Council Chambers, 3570 Bridge Street, Armstrong, B.C., on

May 26, 2014.

PRESENT:

Council: Mayor C. Pieper

Councillors P. Britton, S. Fowler, R. O’Sullivan, R. Nitchie &

J. Trainor

Regrets: Councillor K. Rowe

Staff: Melinda Stickney, Chief Administrative Officer / Corporate Officer

Natalie Garbay, Deputy Corporate Officer

Hazel Christy, Planner

Wendy Wallin, Recording Secretary

Others: 3 members of the public

Heather Black, Okanagan Advertiser

CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Pieper called the Public Hearing for Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1750, 2014 (which will

repeal Official Community Plan Bylaw 1231, 1996, and amendments thereto, and establishes a new one)

to order at 6:30 p.m.

The Mayor went through the guidelines for Council and explained the public hearing process.

A document entitled “Proposed Amendments to Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1750, 2014” was

distributed by Ms. Hazel Christy, Planner. Ms. Christy addressed Council and the public, and reviewed

the proposed Official Community Plan, herein referred to as “the OCP” along with proposed

amendments to the OCP since Second Reading.

Mayor Pieper called for any persons in the gallery who wished to address Council to come forward,

stating their name and address and provide comment.

Resident of Fletcher Avenue

A trail plan was submitted for consideration to the Planner resulted in only two of the twenty

suggested items being added to the OCP.

The resident acknowledged that the Planner had previously met with her and explained that the

suggestions that were along agricultural land and railways were not included in the revised OCP.

Some of the trail suggestions required stairs to provide connections from various elevations and

more pedestrian access. The concept of stairs was included in the Built Environment Active

Transportation Report prepared for the City in 2009.

The resident feared that if the trails are not added to the OCP, the opportunity for a trail could be

lost when a development occurs.

The resident commented that a trail could cross the property where the sewage ponds are

currently located, once the ponds have been decommissioned. Such a trail would connect the IPE

fairgrounds to Mount Rose and Mount Swanson. This could be a multimodal trail, providing

horses and riders additional walking opportunities in the area.

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Minutes of the Public Hearing for Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1750, 2014

May 26, 2014

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Resident of Rosedale Avenue

With the introduction of staff being able to grant minor development permits, the resident

questioned if heritage consideration would be taken into account.

The Planner confirmed that the intent was that heritage considerations would be taken into account.

Mayor Pieper stated that if an applicant were to be denied a Development Permit that was considered

minor change, they would be able to appeal to Council for a review.

Mayor Piper also noted that the Built Environment Active Transportation Plan could be referenced in the

OCP to ensure these goals and objectives are not missed.

The Mayor called two more times for any comments from the public.

There being no further comments, Mayor Pieper declared the Public Hearing closed at 7:07 p.m.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

________________________________ ___________________________________

CORPORATE OFFICER MAYOR

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Dear Minister Lake,

Re: BCEHS Resource Allocation Plan

Rãcent changes within the British Columbia Emergency Health Services and. BC Ambulancq

Service have hlghlighted a systemic and long-standing shortfall in the number of BC Ambulance

resources province-wide. There is a critical shortage of both ambulances and trainedparamedics to staff them.

The Resource Allocation Plan (RAP) modifications instittrted in fall 2013 have impacted thecitizens of BC.'However, it is only the most recent example of the Province trying to extract

more work out of an exceedingly saturated system. Local Government has for toó long propped

up the inadequate resource levels of BC Ambularice through use of local first responder ' .

resources; printarily firefighters. While it is recognized and applauded that emergency'(Code 3)

response times have improved, it is also a fact that times for ambulances to attend to other less

critical patients have lengthened,.sometimes to eniirely unacceptable periods of time. This

"give and take" type of methodology does not serve the citizens appropriately.

It is a fact that BC Ambulance resource levels have not been enhanced to meet the rapidgrowth in call volúme since the late 1990's. lt is also a fact that ongoing ambulance delays at

hóspitals are further lengthening ambulance response times io citizens. The hospital wait issue

has existed for oveÉ 20 years with very little change and it is not going away.

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Paramedics, dispatchers, BC Ambulance management and virtual.ly every other citizen in the

Province explicitly recognize the problem - we need rnore pâramedics and ambulances on the

road immediately, lt ís incumbe'nt on the Province to meé.t the expectaiioñs of their Legislation

to provide effective and efficient ambulance services to the citizens of BC. The BC Ambulance is

not meeting that mandate in any reasonable fashion.

The solution'is not to rely upon first responders or to facilitate local goverriment doing more,

The Province has tried many "fixes" to improve ambulancé response capability for many years

with no success. The RAP is only the latest example.. lt is time to put health care first and

pioperly fund and resource the BC Ambulance Service as a critical public safety agency,

Yours truly,

,AMìlûüfu*ADeb WaltersMayor

cc Doug Bing, MLAUBCM Member Municipalities

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REGIONAL DISTRICTITY OF

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ARMSTRONGVia email: premier(@oov.bc.ca

Office of: Chair

May 26,2014

The Honourable Christy ClarkPremier of BCP.O. Box 9041 Stn. Prov. Govt.Victoria, B.C. VBW 9E1

Dear Premier Clark:

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Peace River Regional District Directors have reviewed the recently released Site CClean Energy Project Joint Review Panel Report and we discussed the Panel'srecommendations at our May 15,2014 regular meeting. The Regional District Boardsubseq uently resolved :

"That a letter be fonryarded to the Premier of BC requesting that the BritishColumbia Utilities Commission be involved in the Site C Clean EnergyProject approval process, in keeping with several recommendations of theSite C Clean Energy Project Joint Review Panel and in the interest ofopen and transparent decísion making. Further, that the letter be copied toall BC cabinet ministers, leaders of opposition parties, Member ofParfiament Bob Zimme¡, South Peace Ml-A Mike Bernier, North PeaceMLA Pat Pimm, and all UBCM members."

We request that our Provincialgovemment endorse the Joint Review Panel'srecomrnendations 47,48, and 49. We believe the public's interests will be bestserved if prior to any final decision being made, the Site C Project is referred to

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the British Columbia Utilities Commission for public hearings and Commissionreview of the Project's costs and impacts on ratepayers.

We look forward to your reply.

Yours truly,

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Karen Goodings,Chair

cc. Executive Council of BC:Honourable Amrik VirkHonourable Andrew WilkinsonHonourable Bill BennettHonourable Coralee OakesHonourable Don McRaeHonourable John RustadHonourable Mary PolakHonourable Michael de JongHonourable Naomi YamamotoHonourable Norm LetnickHonourable Peter FassbenderHonourable Rich ColemanHonourable Shirley BondHonourable Stephanie CadieuxHonourable Steve ThonrsonHonourable Suzanne AntonHonourable Teresa WatHonourable Terry LakeHonourable Todd Stone

Official Opposition Party of BCMr. Bob Zimmer, MLA Prince George - Peace RiverMr. Mike Bernier, MLA - South PeaceMr. Pat Pimm, MLA - North PeaceUBCM Membership

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Mayors and CouncillorsChairs and Directors of Regional District BoardsChairs and Directors of Greater Boards

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Last May we announced our initial set of five performance audit topics. Work on three of those audit topics is wellunderway with published reports expected later this fiscal year. In keeping with our commitment to be transparentabout our upcoming audits, I am pleased to advise that we have now identified the local governments selected foraudit under the previously announced planned performance audit topics four and five. These audit topics will focuson Local Government's Role in Ensuring Clean Drinking Water and Managing the Inherent Risks of Limited HumanResources within Small Local Governments. Audit locations will be disclosed on the Auditor General for LocalGovernment (AGLG) website (www.aglg.ca) at l0 am on May 30.

The local governments selected for audit under audit topics four and five will receive further correspondence fromour office once the audit is initiated. At a later date, these local govemments will also receive information describingthe lines of enquiry during the survey phase (planning phase) to determine final scope of the audit and criteria forthe examination phase, and requesting an opportunity to meet with representatives. These local govemments willalso receive information in the form of a protocol document explaining important aspects of the performance auditsuch as the confidentiality requirements under the Auditor General for Local Government Act.

Also on May 30, consistent with our annual service plan commitments to communicate future planned audit topicsover an l8 month rolling period, we will be disclosing our two new performance audit topics six and seven on theAGLG website (www.aels.ca).

As you may be aware, the planned audit topics are informed from the audit themes contained in our service plansfollowing best efforts for a comprehensive audit planning process which involved extensive consultation and inputfrom local governments and other stakeholders. Since my appointment I have spoken with many local governmentelected officials and staff at area association conventions and many other events and meetings. Your questions,comments and advice have been most welcome.

I look forward to continuing to hear from you. Please send your comments to [email protected] or call the office at604-930-7100.

Best regards,

Basia Ruta, CPA, CAAuditor General for Local Government

Chief Administrative Offrcerscc

www.aglg.ca201 - 10470 I 52nd StreetSurrey, BC V3R 0Y3

PhoneFax:

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Contact the AGLG

A.bouttheAGLG, AbouttheAuditCouncil, News&Reports; lnfor¡nationforLocalGoyernments I lnformationlorthePublic

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Planned Performance AuditsThe Office of the Auditor General for Local covernment is committed to providing an updated list of planned audits over an 18

month roliing period following the release of each annual service plan.

The planned audits and reporting dates are subject to change. Local governments initially identified as part of the suwey phase(planning phase) may be revised.

Learn more about the phases of a performance audit and the AGLG protocols for engagement with local governments.

Dourload Pt¡ræ¡ of a FcrfornrnæA¡dÌtr

Dosrload En6¡¡arurt Prutecelr D

Planned Performance Audits Íor za4lryIn May 2013, when we announced performance audits of r8 local governments on tlìree different audit topics, we providedestimates of when the audit reports would be complete and pubÌicly released. We indicated at that time that these estimates weresubject to change.

Since then, we have proceeded with our inaugural sets of audits and have conducted a thorough review of the timelines forreleasing reports on the audits. The result is revised timelines to complete our examinations, clear facts, prepare reports andultimately publish them.

We released our first report on one local government Audit'.l.opic a (Learnings from Local Government Capital ProcurementProjects and Asset Management Programs) in April 2014. We expect all the remaining performance audit reports for Audit Topic r(Achieving Value for Money in Operational Procurement) and Audit Topic a by August 31, 2014.

Our Audit Topic z (Local Government Performance in Managing Policing Agreements and Police Budget Overs.ight) performanceaudits reports are now expected for release by March 31,2or5.

We will not publish any audit reports betlveen September 2014 and December zot4.

All expected publication dates are subject to change and represent the AGLGTs best estimate.

Audit Topic t * Aehieving Vaåue fcr Money in Operationå¡ Pro({.¡rem*nt

Individual audit reports fo¡ each local government are expected to be published by August 31, 2014.

Initial local governments scoped for audit: City of Vernon, Corporation of Delta, City of Revelstoke, Comox Valley RegionalDistrict, Fraser-Fort George Regional District and District of West Vancouver-

Audit Topie e * Local Government Performanee ;n Månaging Polieing Agreentents and PolieeBudget ÕversightIndividual audit reports for each local government are expected to be published by March 3r, 2015. We will not publish any auditreports between September 2o14 and December zor4.

Initial local governments scoped for audit: City of Port Alberni, City of Surrey, City of Merritt, Ci{ of Williams Lake, City of NewWestminster and City of Victoria.

Audit Topic a * Learnings fronr {-ocaÉ Governrnemt Çapital Prect'lren¡ent Frojects and AssetManagement Frograms

We issued one individual audit report for the City of Rossl.rnrl in April zor4. The remaining five individual audit reports - whichincludes part 2 of the City of Rossland report - are expected to be published by August 3r, zor4.

lnitial local governments scoped for audit: City of Cranbrook, City of Rossland, District of Sechelt, District of North Vancouver,City of Campbell Rive¡ and City of Dawson Creek.

Planned Performance Aud¡ts lor zo't5l't6The Office of the Auditor General for Local Government is planning to report on six performance audits i.rvotvirrg a number oflocal governments during fiscalyear zot5l16 as elaborated below. These planned audits were informed from the audit themes

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contained in our zo14115-2016117 Service plan. All expected publication dates are subject to change and represent the AGLGTs bestestimate.

Audit Topic 4 * l-ocal €overnme::t's Role in Ensuring Clean Drinking Water

Individual audit reports for each local government are expected to be publislred in tot5lt6.

Initial Iocal governments scoped for audit: City of Kelowna, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen and Township ofSpallumcheen.

Audit Topic 5 - Managång the lnherent Risks of limåted Huma¡: Resources within Small Loeal

Governments

Individual audit reports for each local government are expected to be published inzot5lt6.

Initial local governments scoped for audit: District of Port Edward, City of Greenwood and Village of Anmore.

The AGLG has aìso identified two new audit topics. Initial local governments scoped for audit under these topics have not yet been

determined. These will be published on our website once identified.

Audit Topic 6 - Performânce and Oversight of tí¡'e Services

Initial local governments scoped for audit: to be determined and will be disclosed once they have been identified.

Audit Topic 7 - Loeaf Governrnent Performa*ce in ffiuilding Perruritting âr¡d Inspections

Initial local governments scoped for audit: to be determined and will be disclosed once they have been identified.

About the AGLG , About the Audít Council , News & Publications : lnfornration for Locaf Government i lnformatíon for the Public

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CITY OFMAY 0I 2014

ARMSTRONGFile: 0360-26

May 1 ,2014

Premier Christy ClarkParliament BuildingsVictoria, BC V8V 1X4

Hon. Mary Polak MinisterBC Ministry of EnvironmentPO Box 9047 STN PROV GOVTVictoria, BC V8W 9E2

I'I_IE CORPORATION OF THE CI-IY OF VERI\ON34OO - 3OTH STREET VERNON, BRITISH COLUMBIA VlT 5E6

TELEPIIONE (2s0) s4s-1 361 FAX (2s0) s45-4048

I?Açu ¿q? 4as¡tø,+OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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Dear Premier Clark and Minister Polak;

Response To Threat of Gostly lnvasive Zebra and Quagga MusselsSpreading lnto Western Ganada

Council, at its Regular Open Meeting held April 28,2014 díscussed, with much concern,the above captioned issue. The following resolution was passed:

'THAT Council directs the Mayor, on behalf of Council, to send a second letter ofconcern regarding the need for urgent action to prevent invasive zebra and quaggamusse/s from entering BC to the Premier, the Provincial Minister of Environment,the Federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and the Federal Minister of PublicSafety;

AND FURTHER, that a sample letter of concern be placed on the COV website toassrsf concerned residents who wish to write letters to both levels of government.

CARRIED.'

We are attaching our letter dated October 25,2012 which requested consíderation andaction at that point in time. We fully concur with the serious concerns expressed, andspecific defensive measures suggested in the Okanagan Basin Water Board letterdated April 10,2014, also attached.

As British Columbians we are all proudly aware that the Okanagan is a stunning, one ofa kind location in our beautiful Province, and in fact Canada. Our residents and localindustries depend on the lakes for their water supply, and BC as a whole benefits fromthe hundreds of thousands of tourists that come to share the beauty of this area. Aninvasion of zebra and quagga mussels would be nothing short of devastating. With somany 'close calls' recently, we feel that without a definitive and swiftly implemented'action plan', infestation is imminent.

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May 1 ,2014Re: Response To Threat of Gostly lnvasive Zebra and Quagga MusselsSpreading lnto Western CanadaPage 2

Thank you for your serious attention and action to address this danger to the health ofour lakes in British Columbia. A modest investment and effort directed toward this now,will save millions of dollars, and the considerable effort, that will be required to deal withan infestation when it occurs. We need to work together at all levels of government toaggressively dealwith this issue.

Respectfully,

Ju ette CunninghamActing Mayor

pc: Regional District for North Okanagan, Central Okanagan, and Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Districts;Okanagan Municipalities: Enderby, Armstrong, Spallumcheen, Coldstream, LakeCountry, Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, Summerland, Penticton, OliverOsoyoos;Chiefs Executive Council, Okanagan Nation Alliance;Okanagan MLA's: Eric Foster, Norm Letnick, Steve Thomson, Dan Ashton, LindaLarson, Jackie Tegart, Greg Kyllo;Okanagan MPs: Ron Cannan, Dan Albas, Colin Mayes, Alex Atamanenko;Hon. Gail Shea, Mínister of Fisheries and Oceans CanadaHon. Steven Blaney, Ministry of Public Safety CanadaOkanagan Basin Water Board

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THE CORPORATION ON THE CITY OF VERNON

File: 0360-26

October 25,2012

The Honourable Peter KentHouse of CommonsMinister of the Environment

Parliament Buildings, Wellington StreetOttawa, OntarioCanadaK1A 0A6

Dear Ministers Kent and Ashfield;

Re e To Threat of Gostly lnvasivezebra and Quagga Musselsq lnto Western Canada

Council, at its Regular Open Meeting held October 22, 2012 discussed the above

captioned issue and adopted the following resolution of support:

,THAT Council directs Administratíon to send a letter in support of the Okanagan

Basin Water Board's efforls regarding a 'Response fo Threat of Costly lnvasive

Zebra and Quagga Mussels Spreading into Western Canada''

CARRIED.'

rc -action-addressing-this-danger-ts-the-he¿lfþ-6f-our lakes in Western Canada'

Patricia Bridal, Corporate OfficerManager, CorPorate Services

pc MP Alex Atamanenko, southern lnterior of British columbiaMP Dan Albas, Okanagan - Coquihalla, British Columbia

MP Ron Cannan, Kelowna - Lake country, British columbia

MP Colin Mayes, Okanagan - Shuswap, British Colu-mbia

Okanagan Nåtion Alliance, Chiefs' Executive Council

Hon. Steve Thomson, B.C. Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource

Operations, and MLA for Kefowna-Mission

City HaIl: 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, British Columbia VIT 5E6 Airport, Telephone (2501 545-3035 n Fax (25O) 542-4533Telephone (250) 545-1361 . Fax (250)545-7876 CityYards, Telephone (250) 549-6757 o Fax (250) 545-3345Administration n Fax 1260) 545-4048 Fire Departrnent, Telephone (2501 542-5361 o Fax (25O) 542-7271www.vernon.ca Planning & Engineering, Telephone [250) 550-3634 n Fax (250) 545-5309

The Honourable Keith AshfieldHouse of CommonsMinister of Fisheries and Oceans

ResponsSpreadin

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Hon. Dr. Terry Lake, B.C. Minister of EnvironmentMLA John Slater, Boundary-SimilkameenMLA Bill Barisoff, PentictonMLA Ben Stewart, Westside-KelownaMLA Norm Letnick, Kelowna-Lake CountryMLA Eric Foster, Vernon-MonasheeBoard and Chair, Regional District of Okanagan-SimilkameenBoard and Chair, Regional Dístrict of Central OkanaganBoard and Chair, Regional District of North OkanaganMayor and Council, City of KelownaMayor and Council, District of PeachlandMayor and Council, District of Lake CountryMayor and Council, District of West KelownaMayor and Council, District of ColdstreamMayor and Council, City of PentictonMayor and Council, Town of OsoyoosMayor and Council, Town of OliverStu Wells, Chair, Okanagan Basin Water Board

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CITY OF NELSON

CITY OFIT4AY t 3 ZStq

ARMSTRONG

Federation of Canadian MunicipalitiesMinister of Fisheries and Oceans CanadaMinister of Public Safety CanadaOkanagan Municipalities and Regional Districts:

Enderby, Armstrong, Spallumcheen, Vernon, Coldstream, LakeCountry, Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, Summerland, Penticton,Oliver, Osoyoos, RDNO, RDCO and RDOS

May 5,2014

The Honourable Christy ClarkPremierGovernment of British ColumbiaP O Box 9041 Stn Prov Govt.Victoria BC VBW 9E1

Dear Premier,

Fla. I lr¡ranf fo nrevenf invasive mussalc fram rino BC

At the April22,2014 Special Council meeting Nelson City Council reviewed theOkanagan Basin Water Board's letter to the Provincial Government regarding concernssurrounding the need for urgent action to prevent ínvasive zebra and quagga musselsfrom entering British Columbia.

The City of Nelson is situated on the shore of the Kootenay Lake's west arm. KootenayLake drains at its west end through an outlet at Procter and Balfour, forming the WestArm until it reaches the City of Nelson 30km downstream where it becomes theKootenay River. Several hydroelectric dams have been built on the Kootenay River.These include the Nelson Hydro power plant at Lower Bonnington Falls; three plantsowned by FoftisBC at the Corra Linn, Upper Bonnington and South Slocan Dams andthe Brilliant and Waneta Dams owned by Columbia Power Corporation. Considering thefar reaching impact that an invasion of zebra and quagga mussels would make on everywater intake in the Province including the Kootenay river and lake, Nelson City Councilpassed a resolution supporting the Okanagan Basin Water Board's letter to theGovernment of British Columbia and strongly endorses the request for urgent action toprevent the spread of invasive zebra and quagga mussels into Canada.

Yours truly,

Frances Long, CMODirector of Corporate Servicesljc

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tel: 250.352 551 I fax: 250.352.213 I Suite l0l, 3 l0 Ward Street, Nelson, British Columbia.V lL 5S4Page 27 of 50

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( 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 324

P 250.469.6270 F 250.762.70',1',!WATER BOARD www.obwb.ca

Hon. GailShea, P.C., M.P.Minister of Físheries and Oceans

Pa rl ia ment Buildíngs, Wellington StreetOttawa, ON K1A 046

Hon. Steven Blaney, P.C., M.P.Minister of Public SafetyHouse of CommonsOttawa, ON K1A 046

April !O,2OI4

Re: Urgent need to prevent invasive mussels from entering B.C.

Dear Mínisters Shea and Blaney,

The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is extremely concerned about the need for action to preventinvasive zebra and quagga mussels from entering B.C. which could irrevocably harm our environment,economy, and way of life. The mussels would impact every water intake, outfall, boat and dock in our lakes,and all other in-lake infrastructure. Our sense of urgency arises from a recent near-miss that exposed gapsin policy and preparation.

0n March 12 this year, an alert Canada Border Official noticed visible invasive mussels on the hull of aboat fr'om the Southwestern U.S.A. and which was supposed to be launched in Okanagan Lake. Workingwith B.C. Conservation Officers and a cooperative transport company, the boat was decontaminated andreleased. While we strongly commend the commitment and professionalism of the border agent andconservation officers, and the interagency cooperation they displayed, we note:

There is no federal legislation in place to prevent a mussel-infested boat from being imported toCanada. The necessary changes to the federal físheries regulations have been pending for morethan a year. We urge rapid passage of these regulations by the Government of Canada.The Border Services agent had not received training about mussels, and knew about the issue onlyfrom public outreach in Osoyoos. OBWB staff and partner organizations have had several informalconversations with agents who wish to have training, which could be done by provincíal Ministry ofEnvíronment staff.The cost of implementing a boat inspection program would be a fraction of the economic lossesfrom a zebra or quagga mussel infestation. The most conservative estimate is that an invasionwould cost $20 million/year in 8.C., but our own study puts the figure at more than $40 million inthe Okanagan alone.

0n behalf of the OBWB, I respectfully request that the Government of Canada move quickly to pass theregulations prohibiting transpott of invasive zebra and quagga mussels into Canada. We further requestthat the Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans and the Ministry of Public Safety allocate funds, and enable,train, and equíp Canada Border Agents to inspect boats for invasive aquatic species and prohibit theirentry without decontamination of the watercraft.

Okanagan Basin

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Please give this matter high priority in your ministrÍes. Time is of the essence. You will find many allies andlocal partners in your efforts.

Sincerely,

Doug Findlater, ChairOkanagan Basín Water Board

CC:

. Regional Distríct Chairs for North Okanagan, Central Okanagan, and Okanagan-SimilkameenRegional Districts;

. OkanaÉan Municípalities: Enderby, Armstrong, Spallumcheen, Vernon, Coldstream, Lake Country,Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, Summerland, Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos;

. Chiefs Executive Council, Okanagan Nation Alliance;o Okana€lan MLAs: Premier Christy Clark, Minister Steve Thomson, Eric Foster, Norm Letnick, Dan

Ashton, Linda Larson, Jackie Tegart, Greg Kyllo.¡ Okana€lan MPs: Ron Cannan, Dan Albas, Colin Mayes, Alex Atamanenko;

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CITY OFMÅY 0I 2ti4

ARMSTRONG^BrursuLOLUMBIA

May 2,2014

His V/orship ChrisMayor of the of ArmstrongBox 40

BC VOE I BO

Dear Mayor Pieper and Councillors:

laeutne qant¿,+

On March lI,2014,I announced a province-wide earthquake preparedness consultation, to bechaired by Mr. Henry Renteria (the Chair), former director of California's Offrce of EmergencyServices.

The goal of this consultation is to improve British Columbians' preparedness for a disastrousseismic event. At the end of the year, the Chair will provide my Ministry with a report that willinclude priority recommendations for improving earthquake preparedness.

In British Columbia, emergency management is a responsibility that is shared among all levels ofgovernment, community organizations, First Nations, not-for-profit agencies, academicinstitutions, families and individuals. Over the next few months, the Chair will consult with awide range of stakeholders and agencies, through a variety of methods. As part of this exercise,consultation meetings will be held in selected communities, focused primarily on localauthorities and First Nations representatives.

This month, Emergency Management British Columbia (EMBC) offrcials will be sending aninvitation to you, and your staft to participate in these meetings. EMBC will provide specificdetails about the sessions and will work with your staff to identify appropriate participants fromyour community.

Enhancing earthquake preparedness is a priority activity for my Ministry, and for EMBC. Along-term plan for enhancing our province's preparedness is currently under development, andinput from stakeholders through this consultation, will be key to refining this plan and informing

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Office of thcI\{inistcr o[_lusriceand ;\ttomcy General

N{ailing ;\ddrcss:ì)() Box 90,t4 Stn l)rov Govt\/ictoria BC \/uW 9li2

cmail: .J ÂG.Minister@gor'.bc.ca

rvcbsi tc: rvrvrv. gov.bc. ca/ justice

'l'clephonc: 250-3fa7 -7866Facsimile: 250-387-6411

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His Worship Chris Pieperli4ay 2,2014Page2

long-term preparedness priorities. Thus, I encourage you to participate in this initiative and toprovide feedback as the process unfolds.

We are grateful for this opportunity to work with you to ensure that British Columbians are as

prepared as possible for disasters such as a catastrophic earthquake. Thank you for your support.

very truly,

Suzanne Anton QCAttomey GeneralMinister of Justice

./ pc: Ms. Melinda Stickney, Chief Administrative Officer

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CITY OFMAY I 3 2t14

ARMSTRONGBRITISH

Coruvret¡May 7,2014

His Worship Chris PieperMayor of the City of ArmstrongBox 40Armstrong BC VOE 180

Dear Mayor Pieper and Councillors

I am writing to follow-up on the Honourable Suzanne Anton's letter of May 2,2014,regarding the province-wide Earthquake Preparedness Consultation, chaired byMr. Henry Renteria (the Chair), former director of California's Office of Emergency ServicesThe goal of this initiative is to develop recommendations for government on improvingBritish Columbians' preparedness for a disastrous seismic event (See attachedBackgrounder document).

A cornerstone of this process will be engagement of local authorities and First Nationsthrough meetings in selected communities between May and July 2014. The goal of thesemeetings will be to provide the Chair with an opportunity to cooperatively identify top priorityissues and recommendations with respect to catastrophic earthquake preparedness. A listof questions which will be used to stimulate discussions during these meetings is attached.

It is worth noting that many coastal communities have already provided extensive valuablefeedback to Emergency Management British Columbia (EMBC) regarding earthquake andtsunami preparedness issues and priorities. Most recently, the 2014 CommunityEarthquake and Tsunami Fora served to highlight the continued need for individualawareness and ongoing preparedness efforts. Specific feedback from these fora, and fromprevious engagement on this issue, has already been provided by EMBC to the Chair, tohelp inform further discussion.

Attached is a schedule of upcoming Earthquake Preparedness Consultation meetings incommunities. I encourage you to arrange for representation at the meeting closest to yourcommunity, and to provide feedback as the consultation process unfolds.

Each meeting will include:

An introductory briefing on the Earthquake Preparedness Consultation.Group (and/or small group) discussion beginning with the questions attached.A summary of top issues/recommendations.

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Emergency Management BC

Mailing Address:

PO Box 9201 STN PROV GOWVictoria BC V8W 9J1

Location:

BlockA-Suite2002261 Keating X Road

Saanichton BC VBM 245Telephone: 250 952-50'13

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Please note that in the Capital Regional District, Metro Vancouver, and in the Fraser ValleyRegional District, separate meetings have been provided for senior officials/seniorrepresentatives due to the large number of expected participants.

RSVPs including name, title, and the specific meeting to be attended, can be sent to thefollowing e-mail: ([email protected]). Please refer to the attachedschedule for the maximum number of representatives per organization, and the RSVPdeadline for each meeting. lf space permits, EMBC staff will contact you to identifyadditional representatives you may wish to include.

Local authority and First Nations representatives unable to attend at a scheduledcommunity session are encouraged to:

a) Provide written responses to the attached guiding questions, or submit any otherapplicable input through [email protected] or,

b) Contact the EMBC project lead, Mr. Cameron Lewis (250-952-5040 [email protected]) to discuss alternative means of providing feedback.

Any questions regarding this initiative can also be directed to Mr. Lewis

Preparing British Columbia for a catastrophic earthquake and/or tsunami is a priority activityfor EMBC. I look fonruard to your input as we collectively and jointly work to enhance ourpreparedness.

Thank you for your support.

Sincere

P ck B. QueaAssistant Deputy Minister

pc: Ms. Melinda Stickney, Chief Administrative Officer

Attachments:

Ea rthq uake Prepa red ness Consu ltation Backg rou nder

Community Meeting Schedule

Earthquake Preparedness Consultation: Discussion Questions

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Ea rthq uake Preparedness Consultation 20L4Backgrounder

On March 25,2014, the Auditor General of British Columbia released the report titled"Catastrophic Earthqual<e Preparedness" which focuses on Emergency Management BC's(EMBC's) planning and reporting with respect to this eventuality. The report includes ninerecommendations to government. The Ministry of Justice has accepted all nine of the AuditorGeneral's recommendations and action is beingtal<en to address the recommendations. (See

the recommendations and the Ministry of Justice's responses in the Auditor General's fullreport http ://www.bca uditor.com/pu bs).

However, it is worth noting that the Auditor General's report focuses only on one part of BritishColumbia's emergency management system - EMBC. ln British Columbia, emergencymanagement is a shared responsibility between the public, all levels of government, andnumerous stakeholders. Thus, enhancing British Columbia's preparedness for a catastrophicearthquake will necessarily involvê all parties.

On March Ll,2Ot4, it was announced that during the April to July timeframe, there will beextensive consultation with British Columbia stakeholders regarding issues, priorities, andopportunities in the area of catastrophic earthquake preparedness. These consultations willculminate in a report, with recommendations, to the BC Government by the end of the year.

Mr. Henry Renteria (the Chair), former Director of California's Office of Emergency Services, willlead this consultation.

The following link provides a news release and project Terms of Reference, etc:(

safetv.html ). Please feelfree to share this news release and the terms of reference with otherinterested sta keholders.

Work is currently underway to identify the specific stakeholders that the Chair will reach out toGeographically, the Earthquake Preparedness Consultation (the Consultation) will be focussedon areas at highest risk for catastrophic earthquake, but input from stakeholders across BC is

welcomed.

The Consultation is just one line of effort within EMBC that is contributing to enhancedpreparedness for a catastrophic earthquake. There are essentially three lines of enhancedeffort in this regard, in addition to ongoing EMBC activities that contribute to catastrophicevent preparedness:

The Consultation chaired by Mr. Henry Renteria (discussed above).A public education campaign focused on earthquake preparedness, to be launched thissummer. This campaign will be a joint effort between EMBC and GovernmentCommunications and Public Engagement within the provincial government. Planning for

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this campaign is underway. Questions can be directed to EMBC's public education

coord inato r, M s. l(i m Fou rn ier ( ki m.fou rn ier@sov. bc. ca or 250-952-49L4).

Development of a specific long term plan for enhancing catastrophic earthquakepreparedness in BC. This represents a continuation of EMBC's planning efforts and is

being incorporated as a key goal in EMBC's overall Strategic Plan (Spring 20t4l.

With respect to #L above, the Consultation, EMBC and the Chair are currently in the process ofarranging for meetings and other stakeholder feedback opportunities. Questions orsuggestions can be directed to the EMBC project lead, Mr. Cameron Lewis (250-952-5040 orCa meron. Lewis(oeov.bc.ca ).

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Earthquake Preparedness Consultation: COMMUNITY SESSIONS - Locations and Venues

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Eric Ross RoomCharlotte Community CentreL34 Bay Street

Prince Rupert Hotel118 - 6th St. Prince Rupert

Coast Capri Hoteltl7 L Harvey Aven ue, Kelowna

Best Western4553 Greig Avenue, Terrace,

Conference Call

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representativemaximum perlocalauthoriÇor First Nation

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Earthquake Preparedness Consultation: COMMUNITY SESSIONS - Locations and Venues Cont

May - July 2Ot4

lune t7,2OL4

June !7,2OL4Pleose Note:AM Session

June L7,2OL4Pleose Note:PM Session

June24,2Ot4

June24,2OL4

June 30, 2014

June 30, 201-4

June t7,201.4

lune t7,2OL4

June 17,2014

Four (4)

representativemaximum perlocal authorityor First Nation

Three (3)

representativemaximum perlocalauthoriÇor First Nation

Four (4)

representativemaximum perlocal authorityor First Nation

Three (3)

representativemaximum perlocal authorityor First Nation

Local Govt & FirstNatigns staff reps

o Mayors/Councillor/ CAO/

. Chief/ Councillor/Other

LocalGovt & FirstNations staff reps.

. Mäyors/Councillor/ CAO/

o Chief/ Councillor/Other

Nanaimo Conference Centre1-0L Gordon Street, Nanaimo

Best Western Barclay Hotel4277 Slamp Ave. Port Alberni

Comox Valley Regional District600 Comox Road, Courtenay

Port McNeill Regìonal Arena2205 CampbellWay, Port McNeill

Grand Pacific463 Belleville Street, Victoria

Grand Pacific463 Belleville Street, Victoria

Justice lnstitute of BC

7L5 McBride Blvd, New Westminster

Ramada Plaza Abbotsford Hotel &Conference Centre

Fraser Valley Regional District 45950Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack

Metro Vancouver4330 Kingsway, Burnaby

Port Alberni

Courtenay

Port McNeill

CRD

(Morning Session)

CRD

(Afternoon Session)

Burnaby

Nanaimo

New Westminster

Abbotsford

Chilliwack

10:00am -

1L:30am

3:00pm - 4:30pm

8:30am - 10:00am

3:00pm - 4:30pm

8:30am - 10:30am

X.:00pm - 4:00pm

9:00am - noon

9:00am - noon

10:00am - noon

10:00am - noon

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2OL4 Ea rthquake Prepared ness Consu ltation

Discussion Questions

The Earthquake Preparedness Consultation, initiated bythe provincialgovernment, is collectinginput from stakeholders across British Columbia regarding how British Columbians can becomemore prepared for a catastrophic earthquake.

The Chair, Mr. Henry Renteria, will be providing recommendations to the provincialgovernment, by December 31-, 201.4, based on this stakeholder input. While theserecommendations will be delivered to the provincial government, preparedness is a shared

responsibility between all stakeholders, including the public, all levels of government, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector. Thus, these recommendations are

expected to consider actions by a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders.

The questions below are intended to provide a starting place for a discussion of top challenges,

opportunities, and priorities with respect to British Columbia's earthqual<e preparedness.

L. ln your opinion, is your community adequately prepared for a catastrophic earthquake?

a lf not, what would you say are the top three preparedness gaps or challenges?

b. What specific recommendations would you offer to address these gaps or

challenges?

2. ln your opinion, is British Columbia as a whole adequately prepared for a catastrophicearthquake?

a lf not, what would you say are the top three preparedness gaps or challenges?

b. What specific recommendations would you offer to address these gaps or

challenges?

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3. Given the importance of individual and family preparedness for disasters such as a

catastrophic earthqualce, are there specific recommendations you could offer forincreasing the public's preparedness?

4. Are there key policy issues which should be addressed by governments as part ofenhancing British Columbians' preparedness for a catastrophic earthquake? (e.g.

legislative or regulatory changes, changes to land use planning policies, changes tofinancial compensation provisions, industry regulation, etc.). lf so, what are the top

issues, and what recommendations would you offer?

5. How can alignment of disaster preparedness plans and activities between differentgovernments, agencies and stakeholders be enhanced?

6. To ensure that progress and successes to date on enhancing earthquake preparedness

in British Columbia are recognized, are there particular projects or best practices thatshould be acknowledged and built upon?

7. ls there additional information or perspective you would like to bring to the Chair's

attention?

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OfanagenErcipárf, GirtsQlubsA good place to be

Oliver. Penticton . Summedand. Westside . Kelowna.Iake Count'y.

FApril I lth, 2014 ii''::,i '"Jr .,¡,; ,

Søve the Dote! The Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs in Armstrong are hosting NeHole ChariÇ Golf Fundraiscr luly I I, 201I at Spdlumcheen Goff and CountrT Glub. This isour biggest fundraiser of the year and we are inviting you to be part of the fun! We have attached aposter and registration forms.

Our Golf Tournament ¡s proven to be an afternoon of fun, excitement networking with othercommunity members and a great dinner as well. Our Silent Auction and the RBC Putting Contest($ 10,000 prize); $ 10,000 Hole in One prize, along with other contests have been very popular witlrregular partic¡pants.

We are inviting you to register yourself or a team. This year we will also be selling tickets for dinneronly for those who cannot come out and golf but wish to join in on the fun with silent auction anddraws. Perfect idea for spouses, friends or co-workers.

Each year the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club in Armstrong continues to endeavor to provide a safe,

supportive place where children and youth can e><perience new opportun¡t¡es, overcome barriers, buildpositive relations and develop confìdence and skills for life. Through our programs we have seen man),lives changed for the better. With the help from supporters such as you we will continue to See

improvements in our club's mission to provide a valuable selice to the yaung people in our community.

Please contact Elizabeth, Tournament Goordinatorr tt 250-5aó-34ó5 to register for thetournament We look forward to seeing you out on the course during this annual event

(Ortrnunfrl {E-rZ t/lc6 Cp.ztrzt I WYours truly,

Jack WhelpleyArea Director

r*3459 Pleasant Valley R4 P.O. Box 332, Annstrong, BC VOE lB0

Tel.25O-546-3465 + Fax250-546-3468 * e-mail [email protected]: www.boysandgirlsct¡þs.ca

Okanagan Boys & Girls ClubsA good place to be.

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Okana ganBoys and Girls ClufArmstrongI2thAnnual

Chaúty Golf Tournament

Friday, July llr20140n tftB. tæerutfue Qou.,øe

æSpMW["eoutrturehft12:30 check -in

2:00 Shotgun Start

Featured Contests:$ I 0,000 Putting ContestClosest to the PinLongest DriveSpeed golf

All toumament proceeds fund our various Youth Programs!

Only $65 per person

Includes t holes on Spallumcheen'sExecutive course, a power cart, adeluxe barbeque dinner and tons ofgteat prizes. Practice time at drivingrange prior to start.

C all Elizabeth to regist er at 250 -5 46-3 465Or fa>r the completed form to 250-5 46-3468

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Cash Cheque Debit Visa

Total Cost $

Card #

Mastercard

Cheque (Payable to the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs)

Date: / Month,/ Year

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Date: I Month/ Year

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Ghris Pieper

From: Ken Brandel

Sent: June-06-14 10:21 PM

To: chris pieper

Subject: Letter of Support .

Sir, the legion is applying for a grant through New Horizon to install a fire suppressant system in our kitchen. All grants

require letters of support . As you are aware the legion is forefront when it comes to community functions and activities .

A letter of this recognition would be most appreciated. The installation of this safety system would allow us theopportunity to serve balanced and nutritional meals , not only to seniors but the community at large.

Sincerely

Ken Brandel

Past President Armstrong Legion

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Supporting excellence in heolth core in the North Okonogon

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ARMSTRTIVGMayor Chris PieperCity of Armstrong3570 Bridge Street,PO Box 40Armstrong, BC VOE 1-80

Dear Mayor Pieper:

RE: DO lT FOR DAD - Sunday June 15, 2014

We would be most honoured to have you attend the 15th Annual DO lT FOR DAD Walk/Run in

support of Prostate Cancer awareness, testing and treatment. The event will take place onFather's Day, June 15 at Coldstream Ranch, with event registration at 8:30 am, followed by therace at 9:30 am sharp. Awards will be presented by our Honorary Chair, Dr. April Sanders,following the completion of the Run/Walk.

All funds raised at this event will stay in the North Okanagan Community and will benefit theVernon Prostate Cancer Support Group to increase awareness of this disease and provide freeprostate screenings for North Okanagan men. Funds raised from this year's event will also helppurchase a Ureterorenoscope used by the Urologists at Vernon Jubilee Hospital for thetreatment of Prostate Cancer.

The organizing committee hopes that you and your family will consider coming out in supportof this very important community event. lf you have any questions, please contact me at theFoundation office, 250-558-1362 or by email [email protected]

Please join us in the fight against Prostate Cancer. We look forward to seeing you at this year'seventl

May 29,20L4

Sincerely u rs,

Eleanor DiekertProject Officer

2101 - 32nd Street, Vernon BC VIT 512 tel 250.558.1362 fqx 250.558.4133 www.vihfoundotion.orgChar rãb ê lax Number 1 1 s28 3372 FF000l

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CITY OFcATLIANCE CORPCommunity, Commitment, Cooperation

}l4ay 30,2014Chris PieperMayorBox 40Armstrong, BC VOE 180

Dear Mayor Pieper,

Re: 2014 - l't Annual Energy, Mines & Natural Gas UBCM Breakfasts, \ilhistler, B.C.

It is my sincere pleasure to invite you to the l't annual breakfast and networking events duringthe Union of BC Municipalities Conference in Whistler, BC. The hosted breakfasts provide anopportunity to network, receive brief updates on resource projects throughout the province, andmeet representatives of our sponsoring companies. There are two hosted breakfasts as follows:

. Energy and Mines Breakfast, Tuesday, September 23'd,2014 7:00 am - 8:30 am

o Guest of Honour: Minister Bill Bennett, Energy Mines and Core Review

. Natural Gas Sector Breakfast, Wednesday, September 24th,2014 7200 am - 8:30 am

o Guest of Honour: Minister Rich Coleman, Natural Gas Development

This invitation is being extended to all BC Mayors and Councilors, as well as Provincial CabinetMinisters. The breakfasts are casual buffet style in the famous Garibaldi Lift Company Pub andRestaurant at the base of Whistler, a short five-minute walk from the UBCM events at theWhistler Convention Center.

A number of municipal leaders, MLAs and industry leaders suggested to us that UBCM is an

excellent occasion to bring together Government and resource sector leaders to informally talkabout the issues and many opportunities that a healtþ, environmentally and economically soundresource sector presents to all British Columbians.

Seating is limited and will be assigned on a first-come, f,rrst-served basis. To support andencourage a broad spectrum of leaders from across the Province, we are limiting localGovernment seats to two per Municipal Council. Please RSVP to Sarah [email protected] and speciff which event(s) you would like to attend.

ARMSTRONG

/i4,40 - 890 West Pender StreetVancouver, British ColumbiaVGC lJ9, Canada

(604) 8r8-7878I [email protected] ll iancecorp.ca

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We look forward to seeing you at the inaugural Energy, Mines & Natural Gas Breakfast Series.

Sincerely,

Dan M. Jepsen, RPFChair, Breakfast Series

cc. Minister, Rich Coleman, Minister, Natural Gas DevelopmentMinister, Energy Mines and Core ReviewSponsors, 20I 4 Breakfast Series

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