Representatives from Lake Country, the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) and the City of Kelowna recently met to discuss future collaborative planning for the portion of land that is within Kelowna’s boundaries but borders Lake Country and the OKIB’s IR#7 along Jim Bailey and Beaver Lake Roads. It was agreed that a Working Committee would be formed with the objectives of ensuring that any future developments or projects in the area are acceptable to everyone, including the residents, and that proper services are available. The Committee will include representatives from Lake Country, OKIB and Kelowna.
DOG LICENCES
The deadline for renewing your dog licences was February 28th. There is now a $20 late fee that applies to dog licence renewals. To purchase a new dog licence is will cost you $20, to renew a dog licence it will cost you $40. To purchase a new dog licence for a non-spayed or neutered dog it is $60 and to renew a dog licence for a non-spayed or neutered dog it is $80. Licences can be purchased at the Municipal Hall and at Lake Country Farm and Pet Supply.
SECONDARY SUITE REGISTRATION DATE
The deadline for registering existing secondary suites is April 30, 2011! An existing secondary suite is a suite that was built before April 9, 2009. If you register before April 30th, there is no fee and existing suites are only required to meet the basic health and safety standards, such as windows with an unobstructed opening in sleeping areas, hard wired smoke alarms and a fire extinguisher. If you register your existing suite after the April 30th deadline, the requirements are slightly more onerous. You will be required to obtain a Building Permit and comply with all Building Code Standards. All suites in Lake Country must be registered! This is the last chance to get your existing suites registered before the deadline! Call or email Development Services, Building Inspections Department if you have any questions! Secondary Suites FAQ; Registration Process; Application for Existing Suites
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
Council approved a Temporary Use Permit allowing parking and storage of excavation equipment on a property at 8355 Okanagan Centre Road West. The permit comes with conditions, is valid until December 31, 2011 and can be extended by Council upon application. Some concerns were expressed by neighbouring residents that this application may lead to increased industrial businesses in the area which will disturb the neighbourhood. The OCP designates the future zoning of the area as light industrial which generally provides for very minimal industrial uses that are non-invasive to the surrounding properties.
Council also approved a Temporary Use Permit allowing for the parking of an oversized commercial vehicle (dump truck) on 10539 Powley Court. The permit includes the condition that a 1.8 metre solid wood fence be put up on the common property line.
BUILDING REGULATION BYLAW AND AMENDING BYLAWS
Although the Planning staff eagerly wished to review the Building Regulation Bylaw page by page by page by page….Council thanked staff for their time and attention to detail in the bylaw and proceeded with 3 readings. Building Regulation Bylaw 709, 2011 will be forwarded to the Building Safety and Standards Branch for provincial approval before being brought back to Council for adoption. As a result of the Building Regulation Bylaw, several other District bylaws needed to be amended in order to ensure their enforceability as they reference sections of the previous Building Regulation Bylaw. Council gave 3 readings to Municipal Ticketing Information Amendment Bylaw 775, 2011, Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 776, 2011 and Land Development Fees Amendment Bylaw 777, 2011.
ELECTORAL AREAS FOR TRUSTEES
Council received a letter from the Board of Education asking for comments on proposed changes to Trustee Electoral Boundaries on the west side of Okanagan Lake, which will provide a more balanced representation of the population within each zone. Council will be sending a letter supporting the geographical representation. For more information contact the Board of Education.
BYLAW ENFORCEMENT REPORT
In 2010, 146 bylaw complaints were received at the District; at year end, only 10 were left outstanding. Bylaw Enforcement has been the responsibility of the Corporate Services Department since January 1, 2010, has one Bylaw Enforcement Officer on staff and uses the Commissionaires staff intermittently for peak times and special events.
WATER REGULATION AND RATES
Council gave 3 readings to Water Regulation and Rates Amendment Bylaw 783, 2011 which proposes a water rate increase of approximately 4% or $19 per year. The revenue generated by the increase will help with aging infrastructure issues and move the water system towards a more sustainable level of infrastructure management. The rates were recommended by the Water Services Advisory Committee and approved by Council during budget deliberations. Click here for the background report to Council.
PARKS, PUBLIC SPACES & RECREATION FACILITIES REGULATIONS & FEES AMENDMENT BYLAW
Council gave the Parks, Public Spaces & Recreation Facilities Regulations and Fees Amendment Bylaw, 780, 2011 3 readings and amended the associated policy. The bylaw changes the fee schedules for Beasley soccer fields, leagues, and the fees for lit/unlit fields. The new rates also reflect the different field sizes at Beasley with the smaller fields having a slightly lower fee. The amendments also add a Curling Rink Lounge Fee and a booking deposit regulation that allows for a deposit and a cancellation regulation. Click here to view the full report to Council for more details and the amended schedules.
BEASLEY PARK AND COMMUNITY HALL USE AGREEMENT
Council approved 2 lease agreements, one between the District and the Lake County Youth Soccer Association and one between the District and the Lake Country Soccer Society. These new agreements replace the one previous agreement between the District and the Lake Country Soccer Society and clearly outline the certain uses of the facility ensuring that everyone’s needs are met.
LIBRARY CELEBRATION
On Saturday March 19, all 29 Branches of the Okanagan Regional Library will be open in honour of 75 years of service. Join the Library for refreshments and special activities at a branch near you! Check www.orl.bc.ca for upcoming details!
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