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COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
February 28, 2022
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Delegation:
• Desert Sun Counselling and South Okanagan Women in Needs Society – Marieze Tarr
and Dianne Goulden outlined the need for transitional housing for women and children
in the South Okanagan. This proposal is seeking public land to build 20-25 units. Council
supported the initiative as presented, by Desert Sun Counselling and SOWINS, in
principle.
Irrigation Diversion and Start Dates 2022 – Council authorized staff to proceed with the canal
diversion and irrigation season start dates of April 5 and 11.
Proclamation Request – BC Epilepsy Society – Council proclaimed March 26, 2022 as
International Purple Day® for epilepsy awareness. Town Hall will be lit up purple.
Bylaws:
• Council Procedure Bylaw – Council gave third reading to Council Procedure Bylaw
1364.02. The bylaw amends provisions relating to electronic meetings and the order of
proceedings and business.
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.20, Development Permit – 491 Salamander Avenue –
Council adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.20. This Zoning Amendment Bylaw
would see a change in zoning in order to construct six townhouses comprised of two (3
unit) buildings.
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.22 – 6955 Meadows Drive – Council gave third reading
to 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. A Public Hearing was held earlier in the evening on February
28, 2022.
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.23 – Lots 5 & 6, KAP64043 – Council rescinded first and
second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.23. The applicant has withdrawn the
application.
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.25 – 1032 Rockcliffe Road - Council gave first and
second 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 will be scheduled for March 14, 2022.
• Heritage Designation Bylaw 1407 (Fairview Jail) - Council gave first and second 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 will be
scheduled for March 14, 2022.
Policies:
• Information Protection Policy – ICBC – Following completion of the 2022 Privacy
Compliance Audit Questionnaire it was recommended that the Town have a written
policy to ensure transparency and a guide for staff to understand responsibilities when
handling ICBC information and complaints from the public. Council endorsed the
Information Protection Policy – ICBC.
Correspondence:
Council was in support of responding to the Correspondence received regarding the Oliver Parks
& Recreation letter of support request for a Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS)
Program grant application, a request from an Oliver resident seeking a comprehensive review
of McKinney Place Continuing Care Facility in Oliver, and a request from an Oliver resident to
show support for Oliver’s Ukrainian population. In order to show support Council has directed
staff to light up Town Hall in blue and/or yellow and promote on the Town’s Social Media
platforms.
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