COLUMBIA SHUSWAP REGIONAL DISTRICT
Regular Board Meeting
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Time:

9:30 A.m. - 3:30 P.m.

Location:

White Lake Community Hall

3617 Parri Road, White Lake

Zoom Link Registration

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1.

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that we are meeting in service to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District which is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Secwepemc, Syilx Okanagan, Sinixt and Ktunaxa Nation. We are privileged and grateful to be able to live, work and play in this beautiful area.

Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
Article 45: Nothing in this Declaration may be construed as diminishing or extinguishing the rights indigenous peoples have now or may acquire in the future.

2.

Call to Order

3.

Adoption of Agenda

• THAT: the Regular Board meeting agenda be adopted.

4.

Meeting Minutes

4.1

Adoption of Minutes

Late Agenda - April 17, 2025 Regular Board meeting minutes to be attached.

• THAT: the minutes attached to the Regular Board meeting agenda be adopted.

4.2

Business Arising from the Minutes

4.2.1

From the March 20, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

Electoral Area G: Temporary Use Permit 725-01 was deferred subject to receipt of a professional engineer's report confirming the status of the septic system. See item 16.1.

5.

Announcements

None.

6.

Correspondence

6.1

For Information

• THAT: the Board receive the correspondence attached to the Regular Board Meeting Agenda.

6.1.1

City of Enderby (April 23, 2025)

Letter to MLA David Williams regarding Bill 7 - 2025 Economic Stabilization (Tariff Response) Act.

6.1.2

Village of Telkwa (April 29, 2025)

Letter asking Premier Eby for a comprehensive reset of Pacific Northern Gas (PNG) and an audit of their operations and expenditures.

6.1.3

Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs (May 1, 2025)

Response from Trevor Lammie, Registrar, Housing and Land Use Policy Division regarding the Short Term Rental Challenges and Concerns letter from the CSRD dated March 18, 2025.

Click here to view the letter from CSRD dated March 18, 2025.

6.1.4

Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (May 7, 2025)

Response from Honourable Randene Neill, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, regarding the prevention of invasive mussels in BC letter from the CSRD dated April 4, 2025.

Click here to view the letter from CSRD dated April 4, 2025.

6.1.5

Wildsight Golden (May 2, 2025)

Thank you card received.

6.2

Action Requested

6.2.1

Members of the Legislative Assembly  (April 28, 2025)

Letter from MLAs Milobar, Stamer, Luck, Bird, and Doerkson requesting Board support for redesigning the Kamloops BC Cancer Centre.

• THAT: the Board approve the draft letter supporting a redesign of the Kamloops BC Cancer Care Centre.

  Corporate Vote Unweighted Majority

7.

Committee Reports and Updates

7.1

For Information

• THAT: the Board receive the committee minutes attached to the Regular Board Meeting Agenda.

7.1.1

Sterile Insect Release Program Board Report (April 4, 2025)

7.1.2

Shuswap Emergency Program Executive Committee Meeting Minutes (April 8, 2025)

7.1.3

Parcel Tax Review Panel Meeting Minutes (April 28, 2025)

7.1.4

Thompson Regional Hospital District 2024 Financial Statements

7.2

Action Requested

7.2.1

Golden and Area Emergency Management Program Committee Meeting Minutes (March 27, 2025)

Recommendation from the Committee
THAT the Chair of the CSRD Board send a letter to the Province regarding concerns related to the handling of the Dog Tooth Fire (Parson) wildfire in Golden/Area A in 2024.

8.

Business General

8.1

Chief Administrative Officers Report

Late Agenda - updated department charts to be attached.

• THAT: the Board receive the CAO's report for information.

8.2

Sicamous Landfill Lease Renewal for Licence of Tenure over Crown Land

Report from Ben Van Nostrand, General Manager of Environmental and Utility Services, dated April 25, 2025. To approve an application for a Tenure over Crown Land for the Sicamous Landfill.

• THAT: the Board agrees to acquire the Lease from the Province, for the term of ten (10) years, over those parts of Section 30, Township 21, Range 7, together with Block A of Legal Subdivision 6 and that part of Legal Subdivision 3, all of Section 30, Township 21, Range 7, West of the Sixth Meridian, Kamloops Division of Yale District and containing 8.9 hectares, more or less, for the purposes of garbage of all kinds and of noxious offensive, or unwholesome substance.

  Corporate Vote Unweighted Majority

9.

Business By Area

9.1

Electoral Area Local Advisory Council (LAC) Establishment and Terms of Reference

Report from Crystal Robichaud, Deputy Corporate Officer, dated April 29, 2025.

• THAT: the Board endorse the Electoral Area Local Advisory Council Terms of Reference dated April 25, 2025.

  Corporate Vote Unweighted Majority

• THAT: the Board authorize staff to transition the existing Area A Local Advisory Committee to the new Electoral Area Local Advisory Council.

  Corporate Vote Unweighted Majority

• THAT: the Board direct Corporate Services staff to proceed with advertising expressions of interest for volunteer Local Advisory Council members for Electoral Areas [A, B, C, D, E, F, G].

  Corporate Vote Unweighted Majority

9.2

Electoral Area E and District of Sicamous: Sicamous and District Recreation Centre Service Review

Late Agenda - report to be attached.

9.3

Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F and G: May 2025 Grant in Aids

Late Agenda - staff report to be attached.

9.4

Electoral Area A and Golden: Chiller Purchase for GoldenArena/Golden Curling Rink

Late Agenda - staff report to be attached.

10.

Administration Bylaws

10.1

Electoral Area G: Community Halls Financial Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 5902, 2025

Late Agenda - staff report and bylaw to be attached.

10.2

Electoral Areas C, D, F, and G: Alternative Approval Process for Road Rescue in Electoral Areas D (Falkland), F, and G & C

Late Agenda - staff report to be attached.

11.

Delegations & Guest Speakers

11.1

Temporary Use Permit Requirements for Short-Term Rentals

Delegation from Conny-Maud Groenevelt and James LaFleur

12.

Public Question & Answer Period

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13.

CLOSED (In Camera)

None.

14.

Development Services Business General

15.

ALR Applications

None.

16.

Development Services Business by Area

16.1

Electoral Area G: Temporary Use Permit No. 725-01

Item 16.3 deferred from the March 20, 2025 Regular Board Meeting. Click to view the March 20, 2025 staff report and attachments.

Report from Laura Gibson, Planner II, dated April 22, 2025.
2302 Eagle Bay Road, Blind Bay

• THAT: in accordance with Section 493 of the Local Government Act, Temporary Use Permit No. 725-01 for Lot 3 Section 19 Township 22 Range 10 West of the 6^th Meridian Kamloops Division Yale District Plan 9025, be authorized for issuance this 15^th day of May 2025, for the temporary use of the existing single detached dwelling as a short term rental, with issuance subject to the applicant fulfilling the following conditions:

  • Submitting proof of adequate short-term rental and liability insurance, with a minimum $3 million in coverage; and,
  • Registration of a covenant on title for the subject property pursuant to s. 219 of the Land Title Act releasing and indemnifying the CSRD for any damages arising from or relating to issuance of the Temporary Use Permit.

  Stakeholder Vote Unweighted (LGA Part 14) Majority

16.2

Electoral Area G: Temporary Use Permit No. 725-05

Report from Laura Gibson, Planner II, dated April 23, 2025.
2252 Eagle Bay Road, Blind Bay

• THAT: in accordance with Section 493 of the Local Government Act, Temporary Use Permit No. 725-05 for Lot 2 Section 19 Township 22 Range 10 West of the 6th Meridian Kamloops Division Yale District Plan EPP3040, be authorized for issuance this 15^th day of May 2025, for the temporary use of the existing 4-bedroom single detached dwelling as a short-term rental, with issuance subject to the applicant fulfilling the following conditions:

  • Submitting proof of adequate short-term rental and liability insurance, with a minimum $3 million in coverage; and,
  • Registration of a covenant on title for the subject property pursuant to s. 219 of the Land Title Act releasing and indemnifying the CSRD for any damages arising from or relating to issuance of the Temporary Use Permit.

  Stakeholder Vote Unweighted (LGA Part 14) Majority

16.3

Electoral Area E: Temporary Use Permit No. 840-03

Report from Laura Gibson, Planner II, dated April 23, 2025.
673 Swanshore Place, Swansea Point

• THAT: in accordance with Section 493 of the Local Government Act, Temporary Use Permit No. 840-03 for Lot 13 Section 11 Township 21 Range 8 West of the 6th Meridian Kamloops Division Yale District Plan 27901, be authorized for issuance this 15^th day of May 2025, for the temporary use of the existing 4-bedroom single detached dwelling as a seasonal short-term rental, with issuance subject to the applicant fulfilling the following conditions:

  • Submitting proof of adequate short-term rental and liability insurance, with a minimum $3 million in coverage; and,
  • Registration of a covenant on title for the subject property pursuant to s. 219 of the Land Title Act releasing and indemnifying the CSRD for any damages arising from or relating to issuance of the Temporary Use Permit.

  Stakeholder Vote Unweighted (LGA Part 14) Majority

16.4

Electoral Area E: Temporary Use Permit No. 840-04

Report from Laura Gibson, Planner II, dated April 24, 2025.
629 Davidson Drive, Swansea Point

• THAT: in accordance with Section 493 of the Local Government Act, Temporary Use Permit No. 840-04 for Lot 1 Section 11 Township 21 Range 8 West of the 6th Meridian Kamloops Division Yale District Plan 30168, be authorized for issuance this 15^th day of May 2025, for the temporary use of the existing 6-bedroom single detached dwelling as a year-round short-term rental, with issuance subject to the applicants fulfilling the following conditions:

  • Submitting proof of adequate short-term rental and liability insurance, with a minimum $3 million in coverage; and,
  • Registration of a covenant on title for the subject property pursuant to s. 219 of the Land Title Act releasing and indemnifying the CSRD for any damages arising from or relating to issuance of the Temporary Use Permit.

  Stakeholder Vote Unweighted (LGA Part 14) Majority

16.5

Electoral Area F: Temporary Use Permit No. 830-23

Report from Laura Gibson, Planner II, dated April 22, 2025.
1-1038 Scotch Wharf Road, Scotch Creek

• THAT: in accordance with Section 493 of the Local Government Act, Temporary Use Permit No. 830-23 for Strata Lot 1, Section 27, Township 22, Range 11, West of the 6th Meridian, Kamloops Division Yale District Plan Strata Plan K 618 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement shown on Form 1, be authorized for issuance this 15^th day of May, 2025, for the temporary use of the single detached dwelling as Short-Term Rental, with issuance subject to the applicant fulfilling the following condition:

  • Registration of a covenant on title for the subject property pursuant to s. 219 of the Land Title Act releasing and indemnifying the CSRD for any damages arising from or relating to issuance of the Temporary Use Permit.

  Stakeholder Vote Unweighted (LGA Part 14) Majority

17.

Planning Bylaws

17.1

Electoral Area F: Scotch Creek-Lee Creek Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 825-54

Report from Christine LeFloch, Planner III, dated April 16, 2025.
1497 Lee Creek Drive/2982 Hopwood Road

• THAT: “Scotch Creek-Lee Creek Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 825-54” be read a first time this 15^th day of May, 2025.

  Stakeholder Vote Unweighted (LGA Part 14) Majority

• THAT: the Board utilize the simple consultation process for “Scotch Creek-Lee Creek Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 825-54” and the bylaw be referred to the following agencies and First Nations:

  • Ministry of Transportation & Transit;
  • Ministry of Forests – Archaeology Branch;
  • All applicable First Nations and Bands.

  Stakeholder Vote Unweighted (LGA Part 14) Majority

17.2

Electoral Area E: Electoral Area E Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 840-05 and Electoral Area E Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 841-10

Report from Christine LeFloch, Planner III, dated April 24, 2025.
1795 Cambie-Solsqua Road, Solsqua

• THAT: “Electoral Area E Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 840-05” be read a third time, this 15^th day of May, 2025.

  Stakeholder Vote Unweighted (LGA Part 14) Majority

• THAT: “Electoral Area E Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 841-10” be read a third time, this 15^th day of May, 2025.

  Stakeholder Vote Unweighted (LGA Part 14) Majority

• THAT: Adoption of “Electoral Area E Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 840-05” and “Electoral Area E Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 841-10” be withheld pending registration on title of a Section 219 covenant limiting the number of lots created by subdivision of the subject property to three in the area to be zoned RR Rural Residential and four in the area to be zoned MH Medium Holdings.

  Stakeholder Vote Unweighted (LGA Part 14) Majority

17.3

Electoral Area E: Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 841-11

Late Agenda - staff report to be attached.

18.

Release of Closed Session Resolutions

Attached to minutes, if any.

19.

Next Board Meeting

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM.
CSRD Boardroom, 555 Harbourfront Drive NE, Salmon Arm.

20.

Adjournment

• THAT: the Regular Board meeting be adjourned.