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COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
March 14, 2022
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Building Permit Activity Report for February – Council received the report noting 1 Single Family
Improvement and Industrial Building Addition a total project value of $898,750.
Fire Department – The Oliver Fire Department responded to 28 calls (8 rural, 16 in-town, and 4 OIB)
during the month of February.
Rise and Report – Mayor Johansen Rose and Reported that the Town of Oliver entered into a
Municipal Policing Unit Agreement effective April 1, 2022 for RCMP Municipal Police Services that will
see an increase in from 10.75 to 13 members overall for the Oliver Detachment. Additionally Council
appointed Jason Brown to the Airport Advisory Committee as a Community at Large member.
UBCM Emergency Operations & Training Program – Joint Grant with RDOS – Council resolved to
participate in a joint grant application with the RDOS to the UBCM Emergency Operations Centres &
Training Program.
Proclamation Request – Cystic Fibrosis Canada – Council proclaimed May 2022 Cystic Fibrosis
Awareness Month. Town Hall will be lit up in light blue and/or green.
2022 Property Tax Penalty Date and Rate – Council approved a 10% penalty rate on unpaid property
taxes effective July 5, 2022.
Active Transportation Downtown Beautification Wayfinding Plan – Council adopted the Active
Transportation Downtown Beautification Wayfinding Plan that was presented by EcoPlan Consulting.
Tangible Capital Asset Policy – Council has approved the Tangible Capital Asset Policy as presented.
This policy will provide guidance for asset capitalization thresholds.
Bylaws:
• Solid Waste Services Amendment Bylaw 1292.06 – Council gave three readings to the Solid
Waste Services Amendment Bylaw in accordance with the 2022-2026 Financial Plan. An
increase in user fees revenue of approximately $11,000 that will have the solid waste budget
entirely relied on user fees.
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1087.03 – Council gave three readings to Fees and
Charges Amendment Bylaw 1087.03. This Amendment Bylaw would see a change in Real Estate
data fees, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy application fees, and Building File
requests. These changes support streamlining access to records that can be accessible without
the need for a Comfort Letter or FOI request.
• Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw 1364.02 – Council adopted Council Procedure Bylaw
1364.02. The bylaw amends provisions relating to electronic meetings and the order of
proceedings and business.
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.22 – 6955 Meadows Drive – Council adopted Zoning
Amendment Bylaw 1380.22. This Zoning Amendment Bylaw would see a Zoning Amendment
to facilitate a lot line adjustment between 6955 Meadows Drive and 6940 Mountainview Drive.
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.25 – 1032 Rockcliffe Road - Council third reading to Zoning
Amendment Bylaw 1380.25. This Zoning Amendment Bylaw would see a Zoning Amendment
to facilitate a two-lot line subdivision at 1032 Rockcliffe Road. A Public Hearing was held earlier
in the evening on March 14, 2022.
• Heritage Designation Bylaw 1407 (Fairview Jail) - Council gave third reading to Heritage
Designation Bylaw 1407 (Fairview Jail). The bylaw will designate the Fairview Jail as a heritage
building as per the Local Government Act. A Public Hearing was held earlier in the evening on
March 14, 2022.
Development Variance Permit – 6479 Park Drive – Council approved Development Variance Permit
2022-01 for 6479 Park Drive. This variance will allow for a decrease to the minimum parcel size and
parcel width in order to create a two-lot single-family subdivision.
Correspondence:
Council directed staff to write the Ministry of Health to determine whether the Provinces’
commitment of 85 Primary Care Networks includes Oliver with a capital funding commitment, and
authorized a financial allocation of $500 to the South Okanagan U13 Rep Hockey Team to attend
Provincials in Trail, BC.
THESE HIGHLIGHTS ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF SUMMARY OF RECENT COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. THE SUMMARY
IS NOT INCLUSIVE OF ALL AGENDA ITEMS. FOR A DETAILED ACCOUNT OF THE FULL AGENDA, INCLUDING STAFF REPORTS,
OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES, PLEASE CONSULT THE TOWN’S WEBSITE
WWW.OLIVER.CA / MEETING PORTAL / OR CONTACT CORPORATE SERVICES AT 250 485 6200