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Boundary Services Committee

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 - 10:00 am

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A G E N D A

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

a) We acknowledge and appreciate that the land on which we gather is the converging, traditional and unceded territory of the Sylix,

Secwepemc, Sinixt and Ktunaxa Peoples as well as the Metis Peoples

whose footsteps have also marked these lands.

3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA (ADDITIONS/DELETIONS)

a) The agenda for the May 5, 2021 Boundary Services Committee

meeting is presented.

Recommendation: That the agenda for the May 5, 2021 Boundary

Services Committee meeting be adopted as presented.

4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

a) The minutes of the April 7, 2021 Boundary Services Committee are

presented.

Minutes - 07 Apr 2021 - BSC - May 5 21 Pdf

Recommendation: That the minutes of the April 7, 2021 Boundary

Services Committee be adopted as presented.

5. GENERAL DELEGATIONS

a) None.

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6. OLD BUSINESS

a) None.

7. NEW BUSINESS

a) K. Anderson, Watershed Planner

Rob Larsen - Hydrologist, Ebbwater Consulting

Re: Boundary Region Flood and Geohazard Risk Assessment -

Presentation

For one of the final deliverables to the Boundary Region Flood and Geohazard Risk Assessment was for the consultant, Ebbwater Consulting, to complete a final presentation of findings to the RDKB

staff and directors, and those from the engagement sessions. Robert (Rob) Larsen, Hydrologist, is the Project Manager on this project and

will be presenting on the project and findings.

2021-05-05 Risk Assessment Presentation - BSC May 5 21

Bdry_Flood_Geohazard_Risk_ExecSum_Ebbwater_Apr2021 - BSC

May 5 21

Recommendation: That the presentation by Ebbwater Consulting on the Boundary Region Flood and Geohazard Risk Assessment for the Boundary be received as presented to the Boundary Services

Committee on May 5, 2021.

b) K. Anderson, Watershed Planner

Re: Recommended Recipients for the BIWS 2021 Grant

To present the submitted applications for the 2021 Boundary Integrated Watershed Service (BIWS) grant, and to provide the staff

recommendations regarding the projects to be awarded the grant. This annual grant opportunity is provided through the BIWS to

support the implementation of Boundary Watershed Management

Plans, for consideration by the Boundary Board of Directors.

2021-05-05 BIWS Grant Recommendations - BSC May 5 21

Recommendation: That the Boundary Services Committee (BSC) and Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors supports awarding $10,000 each from the BIWS grant to the

projects submitted by the Okanagan Nation Alliance and the West Boundary Community Forest, for a combined BIWS Grant total of

$20,000.

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c) Kelly Galaski, Project Manager, Symphony Tourism Services -

TOTA

Re: Boundary Country Update - April 28, 2021

RDKB BSC Monthly Tourism Update Apr 2021 - BSC May 5 21

MRDT Admin Fee ( From $20 to $11 Starting March 2021

Disbursement) - April 1 2021 - BSC May 5 21

Recommendation: That the Boundary Services Committee receive

the information provided by K. Galaski on May 5, 2021.

d) Paul Keys, Manager of Facilities and Recreation

Re: May 2021 – Grand Forks & District Work Plans updates

021 Recreation Program Services

027 Christina Lake Parks & Trails

030 Grand Forks Arena

031 Grand Forks Curling Rink

040 Grand Forks Aquatic Centre

To provide an update on the 2021 Christina Lake and Grand Forks

Recreation work plans for services 021, 027, 030, 031, and 040.

Staff report - REC spring work plan updates 2021 - BSC May 5 21


the May 2021 – Work Plan update for Grand Forks/Area ‘D’ and Christina Lake Area ‘C’ recreation services, as presented to the

Committee on May 5, 2021.

e) Donna Dean, Manager of Planning & Development

Re: May 2021 - Work Plan Update for Boundary Integrated

Watershed Service (170)

To provide an update on the 2021 Boundary Integrated Watershed

Service (170) Work Plan.

BIWS Staff report - work plan update May 2021 - BSC May 5 21


the May 2021 – Work Plan update for the Boundary Integrated

Watershed Service as presented to on May 5th, 2021.

f) Goran Denkovski, Manager of Infrastructure and

Sustainability

Re: May 2021 – Work Plan update Area D / Rural Grand Forks –

Regional Parks & Trails Service (045)

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To provide an update on the 2021 Area D / Rural Grand Forks –

Regional Parks & Trails Service (045) work plan.

Staff Report May 2021 Workplan Update Area D Regional Parks

Service (045) Boundary Services Committee - May 5 2021

Recommendation: That the Boundary Services Committee receive the May 2021 – Work Plan update for Area D / Rural Grand Forks –

Regional Parks & Trails Service (045), as presented to the Boundary

Services Committee on May 5th 2021.

g) Chris Cormack, Big White Fire Chief

Re: May 2021 – Work Plan update RDKB Big White Fire Department 054

To provide an update on the 2021 RDKB Big White Fire Department

Work Plan.

Staff report - work plan updates 2021 May BWFD 054 - BSC May 5

21

Recommendation: That the Boundary Services Committee receive the May 2021 – Work Plan update for the RDKB Big White Fire

Department, as presented to the Committee on May 5, 2021.

h) Joe Geary, Christina Lake Fire Chief

Re: May 2021 – Work Plan update Christina Lake Fire Rescue (051)

To provide an update on the 2021 Christina Lake Fire Rescue work

plan

2021 Work Plan 051 Christina Lake Fire Protection Service Updated

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the May 2021 – Work Plan update for Christina Lake Fire Rescue, as

presented to the Committee on May 05, 2021.

i) Janine Dougall, General Manager of Environmental Services

Re: May 2021 Work Plan Update – Mosquito Control (080/081) Services and Noxious Weed Control – Christina Lake Milfoil (091) Service

The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the 2021 Mosquito Control (080/081) Services and Noxious Weed Control –

Christina Lake Milfoil (091) Service Work Plans.

Mosquito Control (080-081) Services and Noxious Weed Control -

Milfoil (091) Service Work Plan Update (BSC May5'21)

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the staff report titled “May 2021 Work Plan Update – Mosquito Control (080/081) Services and the Noxious Weed Control – Christina Lake Milfoil (091) Service” as presented to the committee

on May 5, 2021.

j) Janine Dougall, General Manager of Environmental Services

Re: Noxious Weed Control – Areas ‘D’ and ‘E’ Service (092) 2021 Work Plan

The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the Noxious

Weed Control – Areas ‘D’ and ‘E’ Service (092) 2021 Work Plan.

Draft 2021 Work Plan 092 Weed Control Areas D and E (BSC-

May5'21)

Staff Report Noxious Weed Control - Areas D and E (092) - 2021

Work Plan Approval (BSC May5'21)

Recommendation: That the Boundary Services Committee approve the 2021 Noxious Weed Control – Areas ‘D’ and ‘E’ Service (092) Work Plan as presented to the committee in the staff report on May

5, 2021.

k) James Chandler, General Manager of Operations/Deputy CAO

Re: May 2021 – Work Plan update, Grand Forks Rural Fire Protection

Services 057

To provide an update on the 2021 057 Grand Forks Rural Fire

Protection work plan.

Staff report - work plan update GF Rural Fire May 2021 - BSC May 5

21


the May 2021 – Work Plan update for the 057 Grand Forks Rural Fire

Service, as presented to the Committee on May 5th, 2021.

l) James Chandler, General Manager of Operations/Deputy CAO

Re: May 2021 – Work Plan update, Kettle Valley Fire Protection Services 058

To provide an update on the 2021 058 Kettle Valley Fire Protection

Service work plan.

Staff report - work plan update Kettle Valley Fire Service May 2021 -

BSC May 5 21

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the May 2021 – Work Plan update for the 058 Kettle Valley Fire Protection Service, as presented to the Committee on May 5th,

2021.

m) James Chandler, General Manager of Operations/Deputy CAO

Re: May 2021 – Work Plan update, Beaverdell Fire Service 053

To provide an update on the 2021 053 Beaverdell Fire Service work

plan.

Staff report - work plan update Beaverdell Fire May 2021 - BSC May

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the May 2021 – Work Plan update for the 053 Beaverdell Fire


n) James Chandler, General Manager of Operations/Deputy CAO

Re: May 2021 – Work Plan update, Boundary Animal Control Service 071

To provide an update on the 2021 071 Boundary Animal Control

Service work plan.

Staff report - work plan upate Boundary Animal Control May 2021 -

BSC May 5 21

Recommendation: That the Boundary Services Committee receive the May 2021 – Work Plan update for the 071 Boundary Animal

Control Service, as presented to the Committee on May 5th, 2021.

o) James Chandler, General Manager of Operations/Deputy CAO

Re: May 2021 – Work Plan update, Boundary Transit Service 950

To provide an update on the 2021 950 Boundary Transit work plan.

Staff report - work plan update Boundary Transit May 2021 - BSC

May 5 21


the May 2021 – Work Plan update for the 950 Boundary Transit


p) James Chandler, General Manager of Operations/Deputy CAO

Re: May 2021 – Work Plan update, Boundary Economic Development Service 008

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To provide an update on the 2021 008 Boundary Economic

Development Service work plan.

Staff report - work plan update Boundary Economic Development

May 2021 - BSC May 5 21

IK proposal April 1 2021 - March 31 2022 - BSC May 5 21

Planning Proposal for the RDKB and OIB Community Forest Tenure -

BSC May 5 21


the May 2021 – Work Plan update for the 008 Boundary Economic Development Service, as presented to the Committee on May 5th,

2021.

q) James Chandler, General Manager of Operations/Deputy CAO

Re: BSC - Committee Terms of Reference

To present an updated and amended Terms of Reference for the

Boundary Services Committee.

Boundary Services Committee TOR April 2021 Draft - BSC May 5 21


the draft Terms of Reference as presented on May 5, 2021.

r) Director V. Gee

Re: 2022 Budgets, Services and Taxation - Discussion

8. VERBAL UPDATES

a) Director Gee

Re: Boundary Community Ventures Association

9. LATE (EMERGENT) ITEMS

10. DISCUSSION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS

11. QUESTION PERIOD FOR PUBLIC AND MEDIA

12. CLOSED (IN CAMERA) SESSION

13. ADJOURNMENT

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Boundary Services Committee

Minutes

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

ZOOM

Committee members present:

Director G. McGregor, Chair - Area C/Christina Lake

Director R. Dunsdon, Vice-Chair - Village of Midway

Director V. Gee, Area E/West Boundary-Big White

Director C. Korolek, City of Grand Forks

Director B. Noll, City of Greenwood

Director D. O'Donnell, Area D/Rural Grand Forks

Staff present:

M. Andison, Chief Administrative Officer

J. Chandler, General Manager of Operations/Deputy CAO

M. Forster, Executive Assistant/Recording Secretary

B. Ihlen, General Manager of Finance/CFO

D. Dean, Manager of Planning and Development

K. Anderson, Watershed Planner

F. Maika, Corporate Communications Officer

Alternate Director E. Baker, City of Grand Forks

S. Elzinga, Community Futures Boundary

K. Galaski, Symphony Tourism Services/TOTA

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We acknowledge and appreciate that the land on which we gather is the

converging, traditional and unceded territory of the Sylix, Secwepemc, Sinixt and Ktunaxa Peoples as well as the Metis Peoples whose footsteps have also marked

these lands.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA (ADDITIONS/DELETIONS)

The agenda for the April 7, 2021 Boundary Services Committee meeting was

presented.

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The agenda was amended with an addition to 7i) - a discussion on Front Counter

processes.

Moved / Seconded

That the agenda for the April 7, 2021 Boundary Services Committee meeting be

adopted as amended.

Carried.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

The minutes of the March 3, 2021 Boundary Services Committee meeting were

presented.

The minutes were amended with an addition to the discussion under 7c) Monthly

Tourism Update - TOTA - February 2021 to read: that $15,000 that is required to move and set up the commercial kitchen trailer in Greenwood will come from

budget reserves.

Moved / Seconded

That the minutes of the March 3, 2021 Boundary Services Committee meeting be

adopted as amended.

Carried.

GENERAL DELEGATIONS

There were no delegations present.

OLD BUSINESS

There was no old business to discuss.

NEW BUSINESS

J. Chandler, GM of Operations/Deputy CAO

S. Elzinga - Community Futures Boundary

Re: Economic Development Service Contract

To seek approval from the Boundary Services Committee for the Area D/Grand Forks Economic Development contract, providing continued economic development

services for 2021-2022 with Community Futures.

Sandy Elzinga, Community Futures, attended the meeting and provided the

Committee activity service breakdown for the year. The plan is to continue to build on the foundational pieces that have been developed over the past 1 1/2 years with the rural dividend funding received. This included developing a work plan action

strategy and the development of an economic development website specifically for

Grand Forks.

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Moved / Seconded

That the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors approved the award of the contract for the provision of Economic Development Services for the

City of Grand Forks/Electoral Area D-Rural Grand Forks as proposed by Community Futures Boundary for the term June 1st 2021 to May 31st 2022 for a total cost of

$70,150 as presented to the Boundary Services Committee at the meeting on April

7th 2021; FURTHER that RDKB staff be authorized to execute the contract.

Carried.

Sandy Elzinga left the meeting at 10:06 am.

K. Galaski, Project Manager, Symphony Tourism Services/TOTA

Re: Monthly Tourism Update - March 25, 2021

Kelly Galaski attended the meeting and provided the Committee with an update on

operations.

Moved / Seconded

That the Boundary Services Committee receive the Monthly Tourism Update as

presented at the April 7, 2021 meeting.

Carried.

Kelly Galaski left the meeting at 10:17 am.


Re: Kettle River Watershed Advisory Council (KRWAC) Terms of Reference

(TOR)

The Committee reviewed the TOR and discussion ensued on the reference made to

the Ktunaxa Nation under non-voting members. Staff will review and confirm whether the Ktunaxa Nation should be deleted. The Committee also requested to

have the TOR address or make reference to a staff delegate on the Council.

Moved / Seconded

That the Boundary Services Committee recommends approval of the Kettle River

Watershed Advisory Council Terms of Reference, with amendments as discussed on

April 7, 2021.

Carried.


Re: Boundary Area Food and Agriculture Advisory Council (BAFAAC) Terms

of Reference (TOR)

D. Dean informed the Committee that the TOR was drafted a number of years ago and was based on the Vancouver model for advisory committees. They are not

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being used at this time, as the Advisory Council is no longer active. There was

general agreement to rescind these Terms of Reference.

Moved / Seconded

That the Boundary Services Committee directs staff to rescind the Boundary Area

Food and Agriculture Advisory Council Terms of Reference as discussed on April 7,

2021.

Carried.


Re: Riparian Threat Assessment as a resource for the RDKB

A staff report, following a request by the Kettle River Watershed Advisory Council,

to request that the Boundary Services Committee recommends that the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors and municipalities accept the

report entitled "Threat Assessment of Riparian Areas in the Kettle River Watershed" and include it as a resource to support informed dialogue and collaborative action with stakeholders, and as a resource which can be referenced during the

development of land-use planning and decisions.

Moved / Seconded

That the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors recommends RDKB and Municipal staff to use the document entitled “Threat Assessment of

Riparian Areas in the Kettle River Watershed” as a resource when developing land

use and management decisions for areas containing riparian landscapes.

Carried.


Re: Review of Draft Flood and Geohazard Risk Assessment for the

Boundary

A staff report to advise that the draft “Flood and Geohazard Risk Assessment for the Boundary Region” is available for review over the next few weeks, and can be

provided to members of the BSC upon request.

Moved / Seconded

That the staff report regarding Review of Draft Flood and Geohazard Risk Assessment for the Boundary be received as presented to the Boundary Services

Committee on April 7, 2021.

Carried.

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J. Chandler, General Manager of Operations

Re: Boundary Services Committee - Terms of Reference (TOR) Review

The TOR was presented for discussion. The following amendments were made:

1. The term of the TOR will be changed to four years to coincide with elected

officials' terms.

2. Staff will review the wording of the first paragraph under "Duties" for relevancy.

3. Area E Heritage Service will be added.

4. To broaden the scope of the Committee.

Staff will add a statement to the TOR that allows the Committee to bring forward

topics and points for discussion that are related to Boundary services and potential services under consideration. The Committee was cautioned to not expand the TOR

that would overlap the jurisdiction of other Committees of the Board. Staff will make the amendments as discussed, provide suggested wording and bring back the

draft TOR to the next meeting for further review.

Moved / Seconded

That the Boundary Services Committee directs staff to make the amendments to the draft Terms of Reference as discussed on April 7, 2021 and bring back to the

next meeting for the Committee's review.

Carried.

Moved / Seconded

That the Boundary Services Committee directs staff to change the term of review of the Terms of Reference for the Boundary Service Committee from every 3 years to

every 4 years to coincide with elected officials' terms.

Carried.

J. Chandler, GM of Operations/Deputy CAO

Re: Boundary Trails Master Plan - Project Update

The Boundary Service Committee was provided with an update on the implementation of the phase 2 Boundary Trails Master Plan project. The Committee

was informed that there is still a lot of work to be done on Phase 2 of the plan.

RDKB's "Join the Conversation" will be used to solicit public input.

Moved / Seconded

That the Boundary Services Committee receive the staff report titled “Boundary

Trails Master Plan – Project update April 2021” as presented at the meeting on April

7th 2021.

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Carried.

Information

Re: Possible Restructuring of Lands & Natural Resources Operations.

Re: Discussion on Front Counter processes

The Committee was informed that a resolution was sent to the AKBLG on land use

planning on crown lands and having a more collaborative and early approach with

local governments.

Director Gee spoke to the application approval and assessment process by

FrontCounter BC and expressed concerns especially around Crown land tenure

applications.

Roly Russell, Boundary MLA, will be invited to the next Committee meeting to

discuss concerns and comments raised at the meeting.

Director McGregor invited comments from the Committee regarding moving forward with discussions around community forests. Dan McMaster, Vaagen Fibre Canada,

will be invited to a future meeting.

Moved / Seconded

That the Boundary Services Committee receive the information provided at the

meeting on April 7, 2021.

Carried.

VERBAL UPDATES

Director Gee

Re: Boundary Community Ventures Society (BCVS)/Food Hub

Director Gee provided the Committee members with a verbal update. BCVS and RDKB staff continue to work on the contribution agreement. A food hub manager

has been hired pending contract signing. $20,500 has been released to BCVS to start up. She requested direction from staff for the release of the next portions of funding, $25,000 for the purchase of the building and $15,000 moving and set up,

from the Economic Development budget. The Committee was also informed that the BCVS has received $200,000 from a grant application from the Food Supply Chain

Resiliency Program for the purchase of a reefer truck and related operational costs.

Moved / Seconded

That the Boundary Services Committee directs staff to release $40,000 to Boundary Community Ventures Society for the purchase, moving and set up of the mobile

kitchen trailer in Greenwood.

Carried.

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Director Gee

Re: Meat Processing

Director Gee provided the Committee members with a verbal update. Another grant has been applied for by BCVS from ETSI-BC, formally SIDIT. Land at Riverside Centre where the meat processing plant will be located will be purchased from the

Area E Economic Development budget. The Committee was informed that there has

been some progress made regarding processing chickens at an existing abattoir.

LATE (EMERGENT) ITEMS

There were no late (emergent) items to discuss.

DISCUSSION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS

Discussions around community forests and an overview of where the Committee

left off in these discussions.

QUESTION PERIOD FOR PUBLIC AND MEDIA

A question period for public and media was not required.

CLOSED (IN CAMERA) SESSION

A closed (in camera) session was not required.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 11:23 am.

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P:\BIWS\Board Reports\BCDC\2021-05-05 Meeting\2021-05-05 Risk Assessment Presentation.docx

RE: Boundary Region Flood and Geohazard Risk Assessment presentation

Date: May 5, 2021 File # BIWS-BSC

To: Chair McGregor and members of the Boundary Services Committee

From: Kristina Anderson, Watershed Planner

Issue Introduction

For one of the final deliverables to the Boundary Region Flood and Geohazard Risk Assessment was for the consultant, Ebbwater Consulting, to complete a final presentation of findings to the RDKB staff and directors, and those from the engagement sessions. Robert (Rob) Larsen, Hydrologist, is the Project Manager on this project and will be presenting on the project and findings.

Background

The “Boundary Region Flood and Geohazard Risk Assessment” is the first stage before being able to develop new and upgrade existing flood maps for the Boundary Region. This document helps identify areas within the Boundary region that could be at risk of either clearwater floods and/or fluvial geohazard concerns (debris flows, debris floods and fluvial hazards including erosion). This is a screening tool only, a desktop study that can be used to recommend where additional, more detailed studies may be of value. To support the development of this Risk Assessment, two stakeholder engagement sessions were held over the past year with some Boundary Services Committee members participating. With a project end date of June 4, both UBCM grant reporting and public release of the final report it is anticipated have happened on or before June 30, 2021. One of the consultant’s deliverables (prior to project’s end date) is to offer a presentation on the project and findings; today’s presentation will address this deliverable. The Executive Summary from the report has been attached to this report.

Please note that this review was for areas in the Boundary Region but outside of the municipal boundaries, as the areas within the municipal boundaries have already had their flood maps updated.

Recommendation

That the presentation by Ebbwater Consulting on the Boundary Region Flood and Geohazard Risk Assessment for the Boundary be received as presented to the Boundary Services Committee on May 5, 2021.

Boundary Services Committee Staff Report

Attachment # 7.a)

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Boundary Region Flood and Geohazard Risk Assessment

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Boundary Region, located on the southern border of British Columbia (BC), has suffered from

widespread impacts from natural hazards in three out of the last four years. Flood and geohazards such

as river migration, erosion, and debris flows have damaged homes and businesses. Recent events have

also led to a variety of non-monetized impacts, especially in the rural areas and more remote communities

of the region. These include lost access to critical services and temporary isolation due to road shutdowns.

Cumulative pressures such as climate and land use change have contributed to recent flood events and

are likely to make them worse in future. Local authorities and communities alike have been unable to

properly prepare for flood and geohazards—in part because of the absence of region-wide mapping and

analysis.

In response to the past and anticipated future events, the Boundary Region Flood and Geohazard Risk

Assessment was initiated by the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) through the Provincial

Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF). The project goal was to better understand the risk due

to flood and geohazards to prioritize future work within the Boundary Region. This goal is in line with

Priority 1 of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, which is the United Nations global

blueprint to help nations manage natural hazards. Canada and BC are signatories to the framework and

BC is integrating it its modernized Emergency Program Act. The project outputs can support activities such

as identification of potential areas to develop detailed flood mapping, and emergency management

planning.

The RDKB retained Ebbwater Consulting Inc. (Ebbwater), who completed the project with support by an

experienced team of sub-consultants, Palmer and SHIFT Collaborative. The project was conducted from

July 2020 to May 2021.

Project Approach

The project area included the rural areas and remote communities of the RDKB’s Electoral Areas C

(Christina Lake), D (Rural Grand Forks), and E (West Boundary). The more developed areas within this

“Boundary Region” were not included as they are located within municipalities who have jurisdiction over

hazard issues (Figure 1).

The project’s 7,010 km2 area was a key project challenge.

We applied a risk-based approach (see box to the right)

that included a simplified (screening-level) delineation of

natural hazard areas as input to the assessment. To

assess a broad range of elements exposed to the hazards,

we considered a variety of data sources as well as

information gathered through two on-line engagement

sessions and follow-ups with community leaders. The

consequence and risk results were summarized by

comparing how the elements exposed to the hazards were affected, using a set of indicators.

Risk in the context of this project

Risk describes the intersection between

natural hazards (i.e., phenomena that can

cause harm) and elements exposed to them

(i.e., assets that are in the way). A risk

assessment is a process to analyze information

that provides a rigorous, logical, and

defensible basis on which to make informed

investment and planning decisions.

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Figure 1: Boundary Region area overview.

To achieve the project goal, we incorporated key aspects of risk assessment following established

international best practice and emerging guidance. The report details the methods that were used, which

included consideration of the following:

• Multiple natural hazards categorized broadly as “flood” and “geohazards”, to reflect the

complexity of the landscape and its processes (see boxes below).

• Advantages of acquiring information through both qualitative and quantitative means, to gain a

fulsome picture of consequence and risk.

• Diversity of perspective to strengthen understanding and relationships among community

leaders and to empower them to work proactively and collaboratively.

• A set of six indicators of affected people, mortality, economy, environment, culture, and critical

infrastructure, to consider consequence and risk holistically.

• Useable maps to support geographic and risk-based decisions.

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Flood hazards occur under a

variety of conditions that

cause a river to exceed its

capacity and overflow onto its

banks and into the floodplain. This can occur

in small streams, large rivers, or lakes, and

the main driver is usually high runoff from

heavy rain and snowmelt. Low, moderate,

and high clearwater flood magnitude areas

were delineated.

Geohazards that interact

with floods include fluvial

processes causing erosion,

sedimentation, and river

migration. Floods also combine with

hillslope processes that lead to debris (a mix

of water, sediment, and earthen material)

flowing into channels. Fluvial geohazard,

debris flood, and debris flow areas were

delineated.

Limitations

People in the Boundary Region of the RDKB have longed for information on flood and geohazards for some

time. We recognize that readers will be tempted to view the maps to find out how a particular area in the

region is affected by these natural hazards. We remind readers that the goal of the project was to provide

the RDKB with a greater understanding of risk to prioritize future, more detailed and local-scale,

assessments. The maps are not intended to inform property-level design decisions. Additional project

limitations are detailed in the report.

Hazards Assessment

The Boundary Region is susceptible to the range of flood and geohazards assessed. Figure 2 shows the

overlapping areas between the multiple hazards. The modelling results show that hillslope processes

(debris flow and debris flood hazard areas) are the most prevalent (they cover over 8% of the project

area), and this is followed by fluvial geohazard (5.8%). For the flood hazards, the low magnitude flood

areas are generally constrained to the river channel and cover a small area (1.5%). The large magnitude

flood areas, which expand across channels to the valley walls, cover a larger area (4.3%).

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Figure 2: Spatial Distribution of geohazards assessed (report maps are zoomable and show more detailed areas).

The hazards assessment highlights the complexity and diversity of flood, fluvial, and hillslope processes

that are at work on the landscape in the region. The literature review indicates that, in order to fully

appreciate the causes of natural hazards, human activities need consideration. Several aspects of climate

change, including increasing precipitation intensity and shifts in hydrologic regimes, are leading to flood

conditions that are more intense and more frequent. Human-caused reductions in forest cover and

riparian areas are other strong “cumulative pressures” that are increasing flood potential.

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Shared Learnings

The hazard delineations were used during the engagement sessions as a

basis for qualitative consequence mapping using an on-line digital platform.

The local experiences from floods in recent years (especially 2018 and 2020)

were fresh in peoples’ minds (Figure 3) and valuable lessons were shared

during the sessions. Positive observations related to the strong sense of

community that became evident in the recovery process. Negative

observations related to past practices that have contributed to flood issues

(e.g., construction in the floodplain, ecosystem degradation), the wide-

ranging and long-lasting impacts, and the disparity in recovering from them.

Participants identified that a safe, prosperous community has a strong

economy, infrastructure, and health services; healthy, functioning

ecosystems; good leadership; effective preparation, planning, response,

and recovery; and community connectedness and sense of place.

Importantly, participants identified a long list of strengths that the community already has to achieve a

prosperous community. Feedback from First Nations focused on the continued need to listen and learn

from Traditional Ecological Knowledge keepers, and to respect the ecosystems, water, and land within the

Boundary Region watersheds.

Indicator Consequences

Quantitative and qualitative consequence data was mapped for each of the six indicators. The quantitative

data was processed and classified providing consequence descriptions using a 5-point scale (insignificant,

minor, moderate, major, and catastrophic), across Electoral Areas C, D, and E (“Areas”). The following

sections provide a summary of the integrated quantitative and qualitative consequences for each

indicator. In reading the information it is important to understand that the broad results are based on an

aggregation of data across the three electoral areas. Any one single hazard event would not likely affect

all areas at once. In this sense, the consequence results are conservatively high.

Affected People

Approximately half of the population in the project area is located in the delineated

high flood hazard area. The spatial analysis shows that the area with highest

consequence is rural Grand Forks (Figure 4 shows an example for the high flood

hazard1). There are, however, significant pockets of affected people across all

floodplains within the Boundary Region (e.g., Carmi/Beaverdell, Westbridge, Rock Creek, Christina Lake,

Kettle Valley south of Christina Lake, and along the length of the Granby River). The consequences for the

high flood hazard are high in Area D, and they are moderate for the other flood hazards and across the

1 Similar maps were produced for geohazards and for the other indicators. Maps that accompany the

report are zoomable to view more detail.

Figure 3: Feelings expressed based on recent flood impacts

(generated using wordart.com).

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areas. Consequences from the geohazards are moderate or lower in all areas. There is moderate

confidence in the quantitative analysis for this indicator.

Figure 4: Quantitative consequence map for the affected people indicator.

As described above, the information in Figure 4 is useful to understand characteristics about this indicator

that are spatially representative. This was compared with the mapped qualitative information for this

indicator (Figure 5), as a “ground-truthing” check for consistency.

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Figure 5: Qualitative consequence map for the affected people indicator.

While the mapped qualitative information in Figure 5 tells us less about spatial characteristics of

consequences for the affected people indicator, the information is equally rich with insights shared during

the engagement sessions. We heard that in recent years, homes have been damaged from riverine

flooding, failing flood defence structures, log jams, and rising groundwater tables. Mental health has been

an ongoing concern, as well as human health resulting from compromised source water quality.

Mortality Indicator

Based on the generalized mortality indicator assumptions and screening-level hazard

extent delineations, there is a potential for over 20 missing and mortality cases across

the project area. Consequences from debris flow are highest (moderate) in Area E.

Consequences for debris flow and debris flood are minor in Areas C and D.

Consequences for this indicator from all other hazards are insignificant across the areas.

Economy Indicator

The total exposed building values range from approximately $250M to $520M,

depending on the hazard. The areas with exposed economic assets generally follow the

spatial pattern explained above for the affected people indicator. Based on total land

and building values, the consequences from fluvial geohazard are highest (catastrophic)

in Areas D and E, followed by slightly lower consequences from debris flow and debris flood. The

consequences from flood hazard ranges from major to moderate (depending on the hazard magnitude)

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and are similar across the areas. There is high confidence in the quantitative consequence analysis for this

indicator.

Agriculture is an important economic driver for the region. Up to approximately 55% of the agricultural

area under production could be affected by the high flood hazard. Following the 2018 flood, an estimated

$12M was lost to the sector, with additional losses projected. There are many direct and indirect impacts

associated with this indicator, including those related to tourism losses, lost wages, and the high costs of

repair and construction. The mapped qualitative consequences for this indicator are shown in the top left

map of Figure 6.

Environment Indicator

A range of contamination sources are located in all the hazard areas, with septic

systems accounting for 70% of the sources. These contamination sources can spread

damaging toxins to the wider environment in a flood or geohazard event. The

environment indicator consequences from fluvial geohazard are catastrophic in Area E.

Otherwise, consequences are generally major or moderate for all hazards and across all areas. Note that

there is relatively low confidence in the quantitative consequence analysis for this indicator, due to a lack

of comprehensive available data.

A variety of concerns were raised by project participants, including degraded land and fish habitat issues

resulting from erosion. Large forested areas were noted as an important driver contributing to flood and

geohazard conditions. There are extensive environmentally sensitive ecosystems, which are highly valued.

The mapped qualitative consequences for this indicator are shown in the top right map of Figure 6.

Culture Indicator

Based on the data assessed, a range of cultural sites could be affected including

Indigenous sites (e.g., up to 108 sites affected from the high flood hazard), trails,

community buildings, as well as non-Indigenous archaeological and heritage sites. The

consequences are major for all hazards across all areas, with one exception for debris

flood and debris flow. These hazards occur in areas with fewer cultural sites in Area D, where

consequences are moderate. There is relatively very low confidence in the quantitative data for this

indicator. The community resilience centre and a community hall were noted as important locations,

especially during flood recovery. The mapped qualitative consequences for this indicator are shown in the

bottom left map of Figure 6.

Critical Infrastructure Indicator

A range of critical infrastructure assets could be affected including roads

(approximately 250 km affected by the high flood hazard), railways, electrical

distribution poles, as well as gas transmission and telecommunication structures. Gas

transmission structures are affected by the high flood hazard as well as by debris flood

and debris flow, which reflects that those assets are located on hillslopes in addition to larger floodplains.

Generally, consequences to critical infrastructure are major for all hazards across the areas. There is

moderate confidence in the quantitative analysis for this indicator.

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Qualitatively, there are concerns related to road drainage infrastructure, such as culverts and bridges,

being affected by debris. In 2018, access from rural community members to services in Grand Forks were

compromised. The mapped qualitative consequences for this indicator are shown in the bottom right map

of Figure 6.

Figure 6: Example qualitative consequence maps for economy, environment, culture, and critical infrastructure indicators.

Figure 6 shows that there is spatial variability in the engagement session participants’ recent experiences

related to each of the indicators. However, the representativeness of the information is limited by the

people who participated in the engagement sessions. This highlights why it was important to integrate

the qualitative and quantitative information sources to obtain a more fulsome understanding of

consequences.

Key Messages

The indicator consequences provided a basis to compare the multiple hazards spatially using quantitative

and qualitative analysis. The quantitative consequence information was further processed in the context

of risk, where the likelihood of the hazard is also considered. The risk results were then used as a basis for

prioritization. The key messages gleaned from these two steps are described in the following sections.

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Risk Findings

Likelihood scores were applied to the three delineated flood hazards and the fluvial geohazard to define

hazard scenarios2. Risk was then calculated as the product of consequence and likelihood. Considering the

results conservatively, the worst-case risk for all indicators shows a pattern that is relatively clear across

the project area (exceptions are discussed in the report). This generalized risk is shown in Figure 7.

Risk Hazard Scenario Indicators

Extreme Low flood

High Moderate flood

Fluvial geohazard

Medium High flood

Low -

Very Low -

Figure 7: Generalized flood and geohazard risk across the Boundary Region.

Half or more of the indicators follow the generalized risk, which provides the following findings:

• Risk generally ranges from medium to extreme for the project area, depending on the hazard.

• Risk is generally similar across electoral areas, for a particular hazard and indicator.

• Risk from the low magnitude flood (i.e., frequent and small events) is extreme.

• Risk from the moderate magnitude flood is high.

• Risk from fluvial geohazard is similar to the moderate magnitude flood.

• Risk from the high magnitude flood (i.e., rare and large events) is medium.

Prioritization

The risk findings were considered, along with the shared learnings and indicator consequences, to

prioritize future work in the Boundary Region. This is presented below in terms of improving regional scale

understanding and local scale mapping.

Regional scale understanding should address the following:

• The generally high consequence and risk found in the rural and more remote communities of the

Boundary Region should challenge the assumption that urban areas require more resources to

reduce flood risk.

2 Hazard scenarios were not developed for debris flood and debris flow, which would have required substantially

more detailed analysis to assign likelihoods.

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• Effort to reduce risk in the region should be relatively evenly spread across the Boundary

Region, if not slightly more within Areas D and E.

• More effort is required to plan for frequent and small floods. This finding may counter previous

assumptions that communities should focus flood risk mitigation activities based on more rare

and large floods.

• Rivers should be viewed as dynamic and interrelated systems that are driven by multiple

processes in addition to flood (e.g., avulsion, erosion, sedimentation). A range of geohazards,

including hillslope processes like debris flood and debris flow, are also cause for concern.

• Climate and hydrology change, as well as changes to forest cover and riparian areas, need

greater consideration. The cumulation of human activities has a real impact on flood and

geohazards; there is an opportunity to reverse or modify activities.

• Indirect impacts to communities and industries need to be identified and measured. Over time,

indirect impacts to large- and small-scale agriculture may be larger than direct impacts.

• The ability to fully understand the consequences and risk for some indicators is better than others.

More exposure and vulnerability data needs to be collected to achieve a more holistic

understanding of risk, especially for environment and culture assets.

Guided primarily by the mapped consequences for the affected people indicator, the following are

recommended indicative areas for detailed mapping (in no particular order of priority):

• Electoral Area C: Southern portion of Christina Lake, where there are potential consequences

from lake flooding. There are potential consequences from fluvial geohazard in the communities

on the east side, and potential consequences from debris flood and debris flow near the mouth

of tributaries on the west side. There is existing, but very old, mapping available in this area.

• Electoral Area D: Southern portion of the Granby River, where there are potential consequences

from all hazards. Legacy maps are only available for the southernmost reaches.

• Electoral Area D: Upstream/downstream from Grand Forks along the Kettle River, where there

are potential consequences to people especially from clearwaterflood and fluvial geohazards.

Maps have recently been completed for the Grand Forks city limits, and there is an opportunity

to leverage existing information.

• Electoral Area E: Carmi/Beaverdell, where there are potential consequences from river and

tributary creek flooding. There is no legacy mapping available in this area upstream from

Westbridge.

• Electoral Area E: Rock Creek, where there are potential consequences from all hazards. There is

existing, but very old, mapping available in this area.

Recommendations

Risk reduction requires consideration for all three components that make-up risk (hazard, exposure, and

vulnerability). We provide a series of recommendations to reduce risk within the RDKB, and these are

organized according to the Sendai Framework’s four Priorities. The report contains specific

recommendations that build on key themes within each Priority as described below.

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Priority 1: Understand Disaster Risk

• Develop Detailed Flood Mapping Program: The local scale mapping prioritization can be used in

conjunction with existing and anticipated future funding programs to chart out an achievable 5-

to-10-year plan to develop flood maps for the RDKB. A longer-term plan has the benefit of being

transparent, of showing the will to continue to map (assuming available funding) and of allowing

for some iterations and learning.

• Complete Detailed Hazard Assessments: In conjunction with the flood mapping program,

geohazard field assessments can now be targeted based on areas most at risk. Watershed-scale

studies that have assessed the effects of forest disturbance on flood should be built upon to

include a range of pressures including wildfire and invasive species.

• Promote the Collection of More Comprehensive and Relevant Data: The RDKB could coordinate

data collection with partners in the region to address data gaps related to exposure and

vulnerability. Data sets should aim to improve understanding on contamination sources,

transport, and impacts to receptors such as fish and human health; seasonal population

distribution, including tourism; and indirect and intangible impacts such as lack of access to

services and psychosocial stress.

Priority 2: Strengthen Disaster Risk Governance

• Develop a Strategic Plan: The RDKB should continue to work with partners in the region to

develop a strategic plan with a vision for natural hazard management. This process will require a

significant amount of time and resources to hear different voices, to educate stakeholders, to

discuss trade-offs, and finally to come to a consistent and legitimate vision. The vision should

include guiding statements, be proactive, and lead to clear operational targets that can be

measured.

• Explore Regulatory Tools: Staying out of the way of the hazard and leaving space for rivers will

reduce risk over the long term, and so using available tools to buffer development from riparian

areas will also reduce risk. Within its jurisdiction, the RDKB can leverage a few regulatory tools.

These include the Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw, Official Community Plan Bylaw, Development

Permit Areas (DPAs), Flood Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw, Subdivision Bylaw, and Building Bylaw.

Priority 3: Invest in Disaster Risk Reduction for Resilience

• Implement Property-Level Resilience: There are a range of actions that homeowners to farm

operators can take, including moving valuables from basements to higher floors, or temporarily

moving expensive equipment to dry land on the property (see the Farm Flood Readiness Toolkit).

Some of the specific recommendations involve structures, but they are not meant to permanently

fight water. Property owners can increase their resilience by transferring residual financial risk to

insurance providers.

• Coordinate Large Risk Mitigation Projects: Although non-structural solutions should be identified

and implemented first, the RDKB can play an important role in coordinating larger structural

mitigation projects to ensure that they result in overall risk reduction rather than a mere transfer

of risk downstream. Regional partners should identify opportunities to apply for funding to

programs such as the Federal Disaster Mitigation Adaptation Fund or the Provincial Community

Emergency Preparedness Fund. There should be a preference toward low-carbon green

infrastructure such as floodplain restoration.

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https://www.climateagriculturebc.ca/app/uploads/FV08-farm-flood-readiness-2020-toolkit.pdf


Priority 4: Enhance Preparedness for Response

• Strengthen Emergency Response Plan: The tools that the RDKB currently uses can now integrate

the maps and information provided through this project. The Emergency Operations Centre can

prepare high-level response scenarios based on understanding of the exposed assets that could

be jeopardized by flood and geohazards.

• Build Back Better in Flood Recovery: Based on the screening-level hazard maps, the RDKB now

has a better sense of areas that are likely to be flooded repeatedly. Plans should be made now to

identify how and where to re-build post-flood and avoid past mistakes.

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RE: Recommended recipients for the BIWS 2021 Grant

Date: May 5, 2021 File # BIWS-BSC

To: Chair McGregor and members of the Boundary Services Committee

From: Kristina Anderson, Watershed Planner

Issue Introduction

To present the submitted applications for the 2021 Boundary Integrated Watershed Service (BIWS) grant, and to provide the staff recommendations regarding the projects to be awarded the grant. This annual grant opportunity is provided through the BIWS to support the implementation of Boundary Watershed Management Plans, for consideration by the Boundary Board of Directors.

Background

The Kettle River Watershed Management Plan, which was endorsed by the RDKB Board of Directors, envisions “a healthy, resilient and sustainable Kettle River Watershed, which functions to meet the needs and values of its communities, who in turn act as stewards of the watershed”. The BIWS is working toward the implementation of the Kettle River Watershed Management Plan and the Christina Lake Watershed Management Plan. As a component of the BIWS, financial support is available, administered through the BIWS grant, to local organizations who are working on actions identified in one or both of the Plans. A total of $20,000 in funding is available per year, with a maximum amount for each organization not to exceed $10,000.

Three applications were received, for a combined request of $30,000. Projects were submitted by the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA), Christina Lake Stewardship Society (CLSS) and West Boundary Community Forest (WBCF). K. Anderson completed an initial review of the applications and determined that the eligibility criteria has been met for all three projects. A second part of the eligibility review references preference given to organizations that have not be recipients of the BIWS grant in the past two (2) years. Based on this second part of the review, it was determined that preference should not be given to the submitted CLSS project entitled “Boundary Streamflow Monitoring Program (Phase 1)”, showing works identified in Electoral Area C and D due to the following reasons:

- The CLSS applied for and received $10,000 last year through the 2020 BIWS Grant, and

- CLSS is collaborating with RDKB on this project.

Boundary Services Committee Staff Report

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The staff recommends the following two (2) projects be the successful recipients of the 2021 BIWS Grant ($10,000 each):

(1) Project Title: Speckled Dace Monitoring and Habitat Assessment Organization: Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) Contact Person: Courtenay Heetebrij Project Description: This project is to assist in the recovery of the endangered Speckled Dace (Rhinichthys osculus) by addressing Recovery Measures 4, 5 and 7 outlined in DFO's (Fisheries and Oceans Canada) Speckled Dace Action Plan. The overarching goal is for the ONA to take a leadership role in the conservation of this species at risk that resides within the Syilx Territory in the West Kettle, Kettle and Granby Rivers within the Kootenay-Boundary region of British Columbia. Current threats to the Speckled dace include habitat loss and degradation, increased siltation and substrate embeddedness, and increased predation by piscivorous fish. We have currently secured $60,000 for this year's projects objectives from DFO's Habitat Stewardship Program, which requires a 0.2:1 fund match contribution. We are asking for assistance in meeting these funding requirements. The funds will go towards fieldwork costs (2 weeks, 1 Biologist and 1 Technician) and Disbursements (km's, equipment rentals, supplies).Other grant asks are in play to build-up/satisfy the dollar off-setting requirement. Amount requested: $10,000.00 (2) Project Title: RDKB Watershed Pavilion at Wilgress Lake Outdoor Ed Centre

Organization: West Boundary Community Forest (WBCF) Contact Person: Dan Macmaster

Project Description: WBCF purchased the private land at the south end of Wilgress Lake in 2020 and are developing the land as an Outdoor Education Centre (OEC) for the local students in the Boundary, and RDKB residents overall. We have hosted over 350 school kids during the past few months and have another 15 classes booked to visit the OEC in the next 8 weeks. The Centre has proved valuable to the local schools and teachers seeking opportunities to get their students outside in nature, to learn about aquatic studies, forestry, ecology, and the natural ecosystems of our watershed.

WBCF has invested significantly to improve the infrastructure of the OEC and in purchasing outdoor educational supplies, equipment, and teaching resources, and

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we continue to support and increase our learning partnerships with groups, schools, and individuals from all across RDKB.

To enhance the learning opportunities offered by OEC, we are requesting funding to help build a Watershed Learning Pavilion at the Outdoor Education Centre. This “picnic shelter” style structure will include tables for learners to work at so they are sheltered from the elements, and to ensure site visits are not constrained by inclement weather or extreme heat.

This pavilion would be located on our property near our waterfront on Wilgress Lake. We would promote the generous contribution from the Boundary Integrated Watershed Service (BIWS) with a plaque on the structure for all visitors to see. The proximity to the aquatic ecosystems of Wilgress Lake will allow us to conduct riparian studies, watershed discussions, aquatic invertebrate labs, and to teach the students in an ideal setting.

Amount requested: $10,000.00

Recommendation

That the Boundary Services Committee (BSC) and Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors supports awarding $10,000 each from the BIWS grant to the projects submitted by the Okanagan Nation Alliance and the West Boundary Community Forest, for a combined BIWS Grant total of $20,000.

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MONTHLY TOURISM UPDATE – April 28, 2021Regional District Kootenay Boundary / Boundary Services CommitteeSubmitted by: Kelly Galaski, Project Manager, Symphony Tourism Services [email protected] Charnley Van Wyk, Boundary Country Tourism Stakeholder Liaison [email protected]

1. MRDT Cash Position: Total Boundary Country MRDT revenue from all sources to date (MRDTCollected/RDKB /Ministry Grant/plus Partnered Marketing):

REVENUE $227,584.95 Collected to January 2021EXPENSES $126,208.58 Posted to March 2021BALANCE $101,376.37 Cash Position

Budget reserved for 2021 $56,861 and more than minimum Reserves for 2022 achieved at $44,514(target $30K, allowing for 2021 contingencies).

2. Marketing Plan & Activities Update:● Website: Boundarybc.com spring page is new and now live, with local-facing messaging, to

be submitted for promotion by Destination BC’s HelloBC channels.https://boundarybc.com/things-to-do/spring/

● Trail Map Project Completion: The Trail Map is being printed this week and will bedistributed to Visitor Centres throughout Boundary Country and the Okanagan next month.

● The 2021 Boundary Country Official Travel Experiences Guide We successfully, via BlackPress, sold enough ads to produce an 80-page Travel Experience Guide and the final draftis attached for your review; to be printed in May for distribution to Visitor Centres by theMay long weekend.

● Winter Video Campaign Results: The Winter Video campaign targeting Boundary localsresulted in much higher viewing completions and click through rates than anticipated. Thefull analytics report for March is posted on the news centre. The full report from campaignprovider War Room is available if anyone would like to review the detailed results.

● The News Centre has been updated with the recent Communications Toolkit forstakeholders around new travel restrictions and we continue to post new items thereweekly or monthly as necessary.https://boundarybc.com/industry-news/communications-toolkit-travel-restrictions/

3. Destination BC new funding opportunity: DBC has released another funding opportunity forwhich expressions of interest are due May 7. We will be preparing an expression of interest around avideo to promote trails in summer and fall of 2021; to be used in campaigns once restrictions are liftedand to align with DBC’s goal to promote diversity and inclusion in outdoor activities, as well as roadtrips through the region. More details to be provided in next update.

4. Reporting: Final MRDT report for 2020 is due June 30th. Templates received this month. The reportfor the Community Adaptation Fund grant received in January used for the winter video production isdue May 7th and will be submitted next week.

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mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

https://boundarybc.com/things-to-do/spring/

https://boundarybc.com/industry-news/analytics-web-and-social-march-ytd-2021/

https://boundarybc.com/industry-news/communications-toolkit-travel-restrictions/

5. Select Previous Month Notes for reference:

a) Collection period 2020 vs 2019 comparisonsDecember 2020 was also higher than expected, putting the YTD 2020 higher than 2019, even

with the declines in Mar-July due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Note: Direct comparisons not possibledue to quarterly submission of online sales and BC Government policy change to submit summer salesend of Sept 2020 not monthly. These figures are based on RDKB notification letters of net funds transfersfrom MRDT -- for cash flow purposes only.

Note: Aug, Sept, Dec 2020 include $18053.84 OAP

b) MRDT Steering Committee Meeting The Boundary Country Tourism team including Kelly,Cindy and Charnley met with the MRDT Steering Committee on January 19th via Zoom toshare updates for the coming year and check in on future communications, meetings, etc.We will set up the next one for April to report on the full 2020 year and give an update onactivities to date.

c) DBC Co-op Marketinga. 2021/2022 Plan Submitted Feb 26, 2021

The 2021-2022 DBC Co-op plan is for a total of $73,761. With $20,000 contribution from RDKB and$20,000 for Black Press Experience Guide partnership, a total of $40,000 is allocated from thefunding for a total budget of $80,000. The balance of $33,761 is allocated to Big White’s summercampaign as usual.Contract has been received and signed.

b. FY 2020/2022 Additional Fund Granted and deadline for spending extendedthrough March 31, 2022.

Destination BC granted the Boundary-Big White partnership an extra $43,165 for the current fiscalyear (FY 2020/2021) and extended the spending deadline through March 31, 2022.

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BRITISHCOLUMBIA

March 24, 2021 Reference Number: 108093741Registration Number: DSB-1104-4640Letter Id: L0641608256

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF KOOTENAYBOUNDARY202-843 ROSSLAND AVETRAIL BC V1R4S8

Re: Changes to Municipal and Regional District Tax fMRDT^ administration fee

The ministry has recently concluded a review of the administrative costs associated with themonthly administrative fee deducted from MRDT disbursements. As a result of this review, ithas been determined that the monthly administrative fee will be reduced to $11 per month fromthe current amount of $20 per month.

The $11 administrative fee will still only be charged once per month for each accommodationprovider within a given MRDT area regardless of the number of locations they operate withinthe area.

The change will be effective from the March 2021 disbursement forward and no retroactiveadjustments to prior periods' fee calculations will be made.

For any inquiries please call toll free 1-877-388-4440, or write to [email protected].

Sincerely,

Samantha ShermanDirector Policy, Rulings and Services

Ministry ofFinance

Consumer Taxation Programs Branch

gov.bc.ca/salestaxes

P000200 1000399

Mailing Address:PO Box 9442 Stn Prov GovtVictoria BC V8W 9V4

Telephone: 1 877 388-4440Facsimile: 250356-2195

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Page 1 of 4 Staff Report-2021 Grand Forks Area D and Area C Recreation Work Plan Update Boundary Services Committee, May 5, 2021.

STAFF REPORT

Date: May 5, 2021 File To: Boundary Services Committee From: Paul Keys, Manager of Facilities and

Recreation

Re: May 2021 – Grand Forks & District Work Plan update 021 Recreation Program Services 027 Christina Lake Parks & Trails 030 Grand Forks Arena 031 Grand Forks Curling Rink 040 Grand Forks Aquatic Centre

Issue Introduction

To provide an update on the 2021 Christina Lake and Grand Forks Recreation work plans for services 021, 027, 030, 031, and 040.

History/Background Factors

The RDKB Service Work plans provide an overview for the operations of the service and present the projects planned for the current year and projects proposed for the coming year that will assist in the development of the future years’ budget.

Staff are required to provide updates on the Work plans in May, September, November and January.

Implications Operational Service Level Impacts – COVID-19. Covid-19 continues to have negative affects across recreation services. Administrative functions are often interrupted to adjust programing, facility and staffing schedules to meet new guidelines and restrictions. Construction based services and supplies are strained due to demand stemming from the pandemic, with prices reflecting that high demand.

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“Recreation Program Services” (021) Workplan – May Update. Service Name Project Budget Status

Recreation Program Services (021)

Administrative Review of Programs and Fees

200 Staff Hours

A final report is being prepared to be presented to the Grand Forks and Christina Lake Recreation Commissions in May.


Online Registrations 80 Staff Hours An e-commerce provider has been established and set up with our Book King software. Administration must now align in-house transactions with future online registrations, set the parameters for online registrations, and program the system accordingly.


Leisure Guide and Monthly Newsletter Update

200 initial staff hours (ongoing)

New graphics software is in place allowing staff to create new and improved visuals in line with RDKB visual standards. Administration is preparing a mock “Summer Leisure Guide” with the new software as the next step in working towards a more robust guide in the fall.

“Christina Lake Parks & Trails” (027) Workplan – May Update

Service Name Project Budget Status

Christina Lake Parks & Trails (027)

Christina Creek Pedestrian Bridge

$2,116,075 Awaiting grant result


Archeological Impact Assessment

$50,000 Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) has not been able to find an archeologist to date. RFP prepared in conjunction with OIB was posted April 27, scheduled to close May 25.


Nature Park Viewing Dock

$20,000 Awaiting archeological report


Pickleball and Tennis Court Development

$130,000 Preliminary design report expected in June.


Disc Golf Course $20,000 Working with the RDKB Planning to ensure proper permits are in place

“Grand Forks Arena” (030) Workplan – May Update Service Name Project Budget Status

Grand Forks Arena (030)

Pump House Removal

$0.00 City of Grand Forks has confirmed the pump house will be decommissioned this spring. Planning includes reorganising of the adjacent power structure as well.


Dehumidifier Replacement

$70,000 RFP scheduled to close Wednesday, May 5.

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Door Replacement $10,000 New doors are on order for the viewing room, both exterior and interior to the rink.


Asset Management – Facility Studies

$25,000 RFP to be developed to have the three related studies completed in the fall.

“Grand Forks Curling Rink” (031) Workplan – May Update


Grand Forks Curling Rink (031)

Door Replacement and weather sealing

$11,400 Priority targets have been set. Seeking local contractor to perform the work.

“Grand Forks Aquatic Centre” (040) Workplan – May Update


Grand Forks Aquatic Centre (040)

Locker Replacement $30,000 Initial quotes have come back 50% over budget. Looking to go to tender in the next month. Investigating alternative dressing room designs with fewer lockers.


Sound Baffles $20,000 Initial quotes based on the 2018 facility assessment have come back more than double of budget. Moving to tender process to procure.


Energy Efficiency Upgrades

$50,000 At the end of March, we submitted a Custom Energy Assessment report prepared by BES Engineering to Fortis, identifying $397,694 in capital, install, and design improvements to improve efficiency. Awaiting a report back from Fortis with incentives to move forward with those projects.


Assett Management - Barrier Free Study

$8,000 To be done in conjunction with the Arena studies this fall.

Advancement of Strategic Planning Goals The collection of projects on the books work together to meet the RDKB’s strategic planning goals.

Environmental Stewardship/Climate Preparedness

• Aquatic Centre Energy Efficiency Upgrades • Arena Door Replacement • Curling Rink Door Replacement • Pump house Decommissioning • Nature Park Viewing Dock

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Exceptional Cost Effectiveness and Efficient Services

• Aquatic Centre Energy Efficiency Upgrades • Arena Asset Management Studies • Arena Dehumidifier Replacement • Aquatic Centre Locker Replacement • Aquatic Centre Sound Baffles • Christina Lake Pickleball and Tennis Court Development

Responding to Demographic/Economic/Social Change

• Fee and Program Review • Christina Lake Disc Golf Course • Christina Lake Pickleball and Tennis Court Development • Christina Lake Archeological Impact Assessment • Online Registrations

Improve and Enhance Communication

• Online Registrations • Leisure Guide

Alternatives There are no alternatives presented with this report.

Recommendation(s) That the Boundary Services Committee receive the May 2021 – Work Plan update for Grand Forks/Area ‘D’ and Christina Lake Area ‘C’ recreation services, as presented to the Committee on May 5, 2021.

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Page 1 of 4 Staff Report- May 2021 Work Plan Update for Boundary Integrated Watershed Service Boundary Services Committee – May 5, 2021

STAFF REPORT

Date: May 5, 2021 File BIWS – Admin 2021

To: Chair McGregor and the Boundary Services Committee

From: Donna Dean, Manager of Planning and Development

Re: May 2021 – Work Plan update for Boundary Integrated Watershed Service (170)

Issue Introduction

To provide an update on the 2021 Boundary Integrated Watershed Service (170) Work Plan.


The RDKB service work plans provide an overview for the operations of the service and present the projects planned for the current year and projects proposed for the coming year that will assist in the development of the future years’ budget.

Updates to the 2021 work plans are provided by staff in May, September, November and January.

Implications

This section includes a description of the impacts of COVID-19 on the operation of the service and the status of each of the projects identified in the 2021 Work Plan.

Impacts – COVID-19 on Service Delivery

The pandemic has impacted the service in a number of ways including, but not limited to:

• The inability of the Kettle River Watershed Advisory Council to hold in person meetings. Early in the pandemic there was hesitance to hold virtual meetings but that hesitancy has decreased and recent meetings have been held by zoom. Some members are unable to attend virtually due to

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challenges with remote access. The Riverside Centre has been used to alleviate those challenges but that has been more difficult due to the third wave of the pandemic.

• The annual in-person watershed tour continues to be delayed. • The watershed educational workshops have migrated to the zoom webinar

format. While in person would be preferred, the new format has allowed individuals to participate who otherwise may not have. Internet accessibility, especially in the West Boundary area, continues to be a challenge for some.

• The Flood Risk and Hazard Project had a significant public consultation component that had to be shifted to virtual meetings. The Indigenous engagement component of the Flood Risk and Hazard project was significantly impacted by COVID-19 due to the closure of the Canada-US border and other lost in-person meeting opportunities.

Boundary Integrated Watershed Service Work Plan – May 2021 Update.

Project

Description

Budget

Estimate

Status

Drought Management Plan for Nine Mile Creek

$20,000 Consultant has been selected and project will be initiated the first week of May 2021.

Completion of Flood Risk and Hazard Report

$150,000 Final report is completed. Presentation by consultant at this meeting.

Augmentation of Indigenous engagement for Flood Risk and Hazard Report

$10,000 remains in PlanH

grant

Phase 1 of two phases is complete. Phase 2 will be unstructured engagement (directed by Indigenous communities). Staff is working on a strategies to support remote engagement activities in these challenging times. Staff has confirmed that Interior Health will be granting extensions.

Update public engagement strategy

NA In progress, will be done as time allows through the year.

Creation of Riparian Brochure

$3000 Part of funding available for public outreach.

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Climate Change Adaptation Program

Unknown

No projects have been identified to date.

Facilitation of feasibility of water quality/quantity monitoring

Unknown Initiated. Working in collaboration with the Christina Lake Stewardship Society to acquire funds for equipment for discharge measurements on smaller streams in the Boundary.

Riparian Area Works

Unknown Continue to discuss with the City of Grand Forks regarding potential contract arrangements for riparian works on Crown land in the rural reaches of the Kettle River and tributaries.

Feasibility of establishing a hydrometric station on Boundary Creek

Unknown No new information to report on this.

Advancement of Strategic Planning Goals The Boundary Integrated Watershed Service advances the following strategic goals.






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Recommendation(s) That the Boundary Services Committee receive the May 2021 – Work Plan update for the Boundary Integrated Watershed Service as presented to on May 5th, 2021.

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Page 1 of 2 Staff Report – May 2021 Workplan Update Area D / Rural Grand Forks – Regional Parks & Trails Service (045) – Boundary Services Committee - May 5 2021

STAFF REPORT

Date: May 5th 2021 File To: Chair McGregor and Boundary Services

Committee

From: Goran Denkovski, Manager of Infrastructure and Sustainability

Re: May 2021 – Work Plan update Area D / Rural Grand Forks – Regional Parks & Trails Service (045)

Issue Introduction

To provide an update on the 2021 Area D / Rural Grand Forks – Regional Parks & Trails Service (045) work plan




Implications

Area D / Rural Grand Forks – Regional Parks & Trails Service (045) Workplan May 2021 Update.


Area D Regional Parks & Trails Service

(045)

Saddle Lake Dam Rip Rap Phase 2

$395,027 Expecting response for 100% grant funding in May 2021

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Page 2 of 2 Staff Report – May 2021 Workplan Update Area D / Rural Grand Forks – Regional Parks & Trails Service (045) – Boundary Services Committee - May 5 2021

Advancement of Strategic Planning Goals



Recommendation(s) That the Boundary Services Committee receive the May 2021 – Work Plan update for Area D / Rural Grand Forks – Regional Parks & Trails Service (045), as presented to the Boundary Services Committee on May 5th 2021.

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Page 1 of 2 Staff Report-2021 RDKB Big White Fire Department 054 Boundary Services Committee, May 5, 2021

STAFF REPORT

Date: April 28, 2021 File To: Boundary Services Committee From: Fire Chief Chris Cormack Re: May 2021 – Work Plan update

RDKB Big White Fire Department 054

Issue Introduction

To provide an update on the 2021 RDKB Big White Fire Department Work Plan.


The RDKB Service Work Plans provide an overview for the operations of the service and present the projects planned for the current year and projects proposed for the coming year that will assist in the development of the future years’ budget.


Implications Operational Service Level Impacts – COVID-19.

Normal operations of the Big White Fire Department continue.

Work Experience Program 19 members graduated the program and left the mountain April 19th. Paid on call members and career staff continue to complete daily duties and respond to emergencies. Work Experience Program 20 members start date is June 7, 2021.

Medical response protocols have been updated to meet BC Emergency Health Service requirements. Appropriate PPE has been acquired and is in good supply.

Members continue to self-monitor for symptoms of COVIC-19, practice social distancing and follow the recommendations of the Provincial Health Officer to maintain a safe workplace.

Spring cleaning and maintenance continues as planned.

Big White Ski Resort is preparing for the summer bike season – opening day July 1, 2021.

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Page 2 of 2 Staff Report-2021 RDKB Big White Fire Department 054 Boundary Services Committee, May 5, 2021

RDKB Big White Fire Department 054 Workplan – May 2021 Update.


Big White Fire Department (054)

New Ladder Truck Budget - $1,184.694

Final inspection and all deficiencies have been completed. Final hold back payment of $100,000 will be released April 29, 2021.


Fire Hydrant Maintenance Agreement

Budget - $94.449

Preliminary talks are underway to remove this line item trom the Fire Department budget and have the water purveyor take on the responsibility of funding hydrant maintenance.


Continued Development of our Training Facility

Budget – as funds become available

Phase 3 will continue as funds become available as part of our Operations budget.


Big White Fire & Life Safety Bylaw

Budget - unknown

This bylaw is currently under review by the RDKB. We do not have a timeline for its ratification or implementation.

Advancement of Strategic Planning Goals All of the projects listed above meet the strategic goal of “Exceptional Cost Effectiveness and Efficient Services.” The removal of the Fire Hydrant Maintenance Agreement from our budget will increase transparency and “Improve and Enhance Communication” with tax payers”.




Recommendation(s) That the Boundary Services Committee receive the May 2021 – Work Plan update for the RDKB Big White Fire Department, as presented to the Committee on May 5, 2021.

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Page 1 of 2 Staff Report May-2021 - Christina Lake Fire Rescue (051) Boundary Services Committee

STAFF REPORT

Date: May 05, 2021 File To: Boundary Services Committee From: Joe Geary, Fire Chief Re: May 2021 – Work Plan update Christina

Lake Fire Rescue (051)

Issue Introduction

To provide an update on the 2021 Christina Lake Fire Rescue work plan




Implications

There are possible delays for delivery of our projects due to Covid-19

2021 Christina Lake Fire Rescue (051) Work Plan – May 2021 Update


Christina Lake Fire Rescue (051)

SCBA Compressor and Cascade System Replacement

$40,000.00 Completed - Purchased a refurbished system at a cost of $24,000.00 and a savings of $16,000.00


Replacement of CAR361 with Wildfire Skid Unit

$170,000.00 Ongoing – Part of the Alternative Approval Process. Expected delivery in the fall of 2021.


Replacement of Tender 361

$494,836.00 Ongoing – Part of the Alternative Approval Process. Expected delivery in the Spring of 2023.

RFP to be re-issued in fall of 2021


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Replacement of Engine 362

$600,000.00 Ongoing – Part of the Alternative Approval Process. Expected delivery in the Spring of 2023.

RFP to be issued in fall of 2021

Potential cost savings if we order both apparatus from same supplier


Heating System Replacement

$25,000.00 Ongoing – Part of the Alternative Approval Process. Expected installation in the fall of 2021


Exhaust Extraction System

$25,000.00

Ongoing – Part of the Alternative Approval Process. Expected installation in the fall of 2021.


We will review and measure service performance, and we will continue to focus on good management and governance.


Alternatives

There are no alternatives presented with this report.

Recommendation(s)

That the Boundary Services Committee receive the May 2021 – Work Plan update for Christina Lake Fire Rescue, as presented to the Committee on May 05, 2021.

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Page 1 of 3 Staff Report-2021 Mosquito Control (080/ 081) Service and Noxious Weed Control – Christina Lake Milfoil (091) Service Work Plan Update BSC Meeting May 5, 2021

STAFF REPORT

Date: May 5, 2021 File ES – Mosquito Control and

Noxious Weed Control – Christina Lake Milfoil

To: Chair McGregor and Boundary Services Committee

From: Janine Dougall, General Manager of Environmental Services

Re: May 2021 Work Plan Update – Mosquito Control (080/081) Services and Noxious Weed Control – Christina Lake Milfoil (091) Service

Issue Introduction

The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the 2021 Mosquito Control (080/081) Services and Noxious Weed Control – Christina Lake Milfoil (091) Service Work Plans.


The RDKB Service Work Plans are developed by RDKB Managers during the annual budgeting process and prior to the adoption of the Financial Plan at the end of March. Work Plans for Solid Waste, Protective Services (Emergency Preparedness) and Finance services and subsequent reporting are presented directly to the RDKB Board of Directors. Work Plans for the remaining RDKB services are submitted to the individual (Board) Committees.

Staff are required to provide updates on the Work Plans in May, September, November and January.

Implications Mosquito Control Services - Operational Service Level Impacts – COVID-19 Protocols modified in 2020 to address Covid-19 requirements associated with WorkSafeBC will continue in 2021. In normal years, Morrow Biosciences Ltd. (MBL) provides information through numerous platforms, including social media, in person, and in print. The education outreach campaign in 2021 will not include hosting education booths at large, in-person events due to the current provincial restrictions on gatherings established to minimize the spread of COVID-

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19. Instead, MBL staff have prepared multiple FAQ documents addressing each of the topics typically presented at education booths. These documents will be disseminated to the RDKB program manager and available on the new MBL website (www.morrowbioscience.com) under the ‘Resources’ tab. Social media platforms will also be used to provide education outreach within all areas of the Grand Forks/Area ‘D’ and Christina Lake/Area ‘C’ mosquito control program.

2021 Mosquito Control Work Plans – May 2021 Update Service Name Project Strategic

Priorities Budget Status

Mosquito Control - Grand Forks,

Area ‘D’ – Service 080

Service Bylaw Conversion from Supplementary

Letters Patent to a Service

Establishment Bylaw and Increase in

Requisition Limit

N/A This project was completed prior to the final adoption of the Five Year

Financial Plan.

Mosquito Control - Grand Forks,

Area ‘D’ – Service 080

and

Mosquito Control -Christina Lake –

Service 081

Pest Management Plan Renewal

$1,500 (080)

$1,000 (081)

A draft pest management plan was developed in early 2021. Public

engagement was conducted following required advertising protocols as well

as on the RDKB “Join the Conversation” website. Comments on the draft Pest Management Plan were received until the end of March 2021 at which time final documents were

submitted to the Ministry of Environment. Waiting for notice of

project completion.

Project budget will be exceeded as unanticipated costs totalling $2,000 were incurred regarding required payment to MoE for processing of documents. This value was split

between the 080 and 081 Services.

Noxious Weed Control – Christina Lake Milfoil Service - Operational Service Level Impacts – COVID-19 Covid-19 and the requirements for physical (social) distancing will have impacts on the 2021 milfoil dive program. Although measures are being taken to minimize the impacts.

• Rather than a dive crew of 7, the crew will be limited to 6 divers. • A new diver has been recruited for the 2021 dive season. During the 6 week

training/probation period for the new diver, there will be diving activities for 6 days

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per week. After the training/probation period, dive activities will be increased to 7 days per week.

• Due to physical distancing requirements, there will be a maximum of 4 dive crew members allowed on the boat at one time. On days when more than 4 divers are working, the divers not on the boat will access the milfoil control areas from shoreline or available docks.

• Protocols developed in 2020 for sanitization of the dive boat and dive equipment will be again implemented and required PPE utilized. Changes to the dive program to meet any new or modified public health orders will be made as required during the dive season.

2021 Noxious Weed Control – Christina Lake Milfoil Work Plan – May 2021 Update

Service Name Project Strategic Priorities Budget Status

Noxious Weed Control -Christina Lake Milfoil

– Service 091

Investigate Alternative

Milfoil Control Methodologies

Unknown Not Initiated






Background Information Provided None Alternatives There are no alternatives presented with this report. Recommendation(s) That the Boundary Services Committee receive the staff report titled “May 2021 Work Plan Update – Mosquito Control (080/081) Services and the Noxious Weed Control – Christina Lake Milfoil (091) Service” as presented to the committee on May 5, 2021.

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Noxious Weed Control - Areas ‘D’ and ‘E’ 2021

Janine Dougall, General Manager, Environmental Services Draft Version: BSC May 5, 2021

Noxious Weed Control - Area ‘D’ & ‘E’

2021 Work Plan

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Noxious Weed Control - Area ‘D’ & ‘E’

2021 Work Plan

Service Name: Noxious Weed Control - Area ‘D’ & ‘E’ Service Number: 092 Committee Having Jurisdiction: Board of Directors General Manager/Manager Responsible: Janine Dougall, General Manager of Environmental Services Description of Service: The service controls noxious weeds in Electoral Areas ‘D’ & ‘E’. The species of weeds controlled is extensive, however a few species detrimental to agriculture and ecology comprise the majority of the control activities. Weeds are controlled on private, public and industrial lands. Targeted invasive species include common bugloss, common tansy, field scabious and leafy spurge.

Common Bugloss Common Tansy Field Scabious Leafy Spurge The monies collected through tax requisition for the service are utilized to provide invasive plant control on private properties as well as education and outreach programs. Control work completed on public and industrial land is paid for by the province and industry respectively and these costs are not included in the tax requisition for the service.

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Taxpayer generated revenue is subsequently provided by the RDKB to the coordinating agency, Boundary Invasive Species Society. The following are the programs associated with the service:

• New Invaders Program – Provides treatment of up to 5 acres of priority invasive plants with herbicide at no charge to the landowner.

• Cost Share Program – Program for private landowners that will cover half the cost of herbicide treatment by an approved contractor up to 5 acres for treatment of widespread invasive plants. Program pays 50% of the costs up to a maximum of $500.

• Equipment Loan-Out Program – Provides specialized spray equipment to landowners free of charge to encourage landowner treatment activities. The landowners provide the herbicide and operate the equipment. This service is delivered by a contractor based in Area ‘D’.

• Education and outreach activities such as generating media releases, face-to-face meetings with landowners and liaison with other noxious weed agencies/committees including the Invasive Plant Council of BC and the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society. The program also participates in the “Weeds Cross Borders” international weed control coordination program.

The main method of control is contracted herbicide spraying. Some manual control (hand pulling weeds) is done on private land for species with the regional goal of eradication or on properties where a coordinated management plan is in place for common bugloss. In some areas, bio-control agents (insects that kill targeted noxious species) have been utilized and success rates range from almost total eradication to little effect. The program does not enforce noxious weed eradication requirements. Instead the focus has been on education and voluntary compliance. Establishing Authority: Authority to provide service is Bylaw 166 adopted October 28, 1976 and Supplementary Letters Patent dated April 13, 1978. The purpose of the bylaw is “control of noxious weeds” in the specified area. Requisition Limit: Tax requisition limit is $0.129 per $1000 on net taxable assessed value of assessments taxable for Hospital Purposes within Electoral Areas 'D' & 'E', (pre-converted), on Land and Improvements. Maximum tax requisition is $246,100. 2020 Requisition / Budgeted Expenditures / Actual Expenditures: Requisition - $79,622 / Budgeted Expenditures - $266,131 / Estimated Actual Expenditures - $250,086 Regulatory or Administrative Bylaws: Not Applicable Service Area / Participants: Electoral Areas 'D'/Rural Grand Forks and 'E'/West Boundary

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Service Levels Weed control as needed within resource and time limitations. Human Resources: GM of Environmental Services (4.0% FTE) and contracted coordination through Boundary Invasive Species Society. 2020 Accomplishments: In 2020, despite Covid-19 challenges, the majority of regular weed control activities were carried out, which included invasive plant control on private properties, coordination of work with adjacent jurisdictions, education, equipment loan-out program and a cost share program. For the 2020 season, four invasive plant control companies were contracted, which meant that a significant amount of work was completed. New invaders Program – Chemical treatment was completed on 50 different properties for a total of 213.9 hectares. Mechanical treatment was completed on 6 different properties for a total of 7.6 hectares. Invasive plants targeted included Common Bugloss, Common Tansey, Hoary Cress, Nodding thistle, Sulphur Cinquefoil, Diffuse Knapweed, Field Scabious and Hoary Alyssum. Cost Share Program – Chemical treatment was completed on 29 different properties for a total of 58.6 hectares. Benefits of the cost share program are that the landowner takes some responsibility for treatment and limited financial resources are spread over as many properties as possible. The education program had to be modified due to Covid-19, with the initial focus being on use of social media platforms. A total of 22 different articles were distributed using various methodologies including Blogs, community e-blast and conventional print media. In the fall, approximately four school events were held. Full details on the education program will be provided in the annual report.

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Significant Issues and Trends: Changes to Contract Language – Provincial and Industry Partners The Area ‘D’ and ‘E’ Noxious Weed Control Program acts as a central funding program, receiving funds from various departments of the provincial government and industry partners which is then used to hire contractors and carry out control work. The funds are received under formal agreements. In recent years, the agreements have shifted greater levels of liability/administrative burden to the RDKB, to the point where some agreements have been rejected. In 2019 and 2020, additional language was included in some agreements pertaining to Prime Contractor responsibilities. The inclusion of the Prime Contractor language increases the liability for the Regional District as well as administrative duties. Should the trend continue with greater levels of liability to the RDKB, the RDKB will need to consider restructuring the program. Herbicide Availability It continues to be a challenge for landowners to purchase the most effective herbicide for hoary alyssum control, Dyvel DSP, since the herbicide suppliers in the Okanagan are not stocking it. There are other herbicide options for landowners with more than 5 acres to spray but this issue has made it more difficult particularly for landowners with less than 5 acres to conduct treatment activities themselves. In some cases, the landowners decided to use the cost share program instead, which has impacts to contractor availability. An option for dealing with this issue is to establish a herbicide rebate program where landowners purchase herbicide, apply it to regional priority species (with very strict criteria for how and where and only on non-cropped areas) and then they can apply for a rebate for a portion of the herbicide cost. When treating common bugloss or common tansy the preferred herbicide costs about $1,100 for a 10 litre jug to treat 20 acres. Very few landowners are willing to pay more than $500 for a jug of herbicide and many only have a few acres to treat, not 20 acres. By cost sharing on the herbicide, landowners may be more willing to do more on their properties themselves. The liability associated with this option would have to be investigated in more detail before commencing with a herbicide rebate program. Enforcement The Province of BC Weed Control Act is enabling legislation that provides Regional Districts with an option to assume legal powers to compel property owners to remove noxious weeds and allows the imposition of financial penalties for non-compliance. Enforcement has been discussed for many years and to date, no significant work has been carried out in this area, with the preference on voluntary control and education. There will be continued calls from some for the RDKB to begin enforcement, however to accomplish this will require new bylaw development as well as the hiring of additional resources including bylaw enforcement capabilities. 2021 Program: In 2021, similar service levels and programs to that provided in 2020 will be conducted.

2021 Projects The following are a list of projects and priorities currently planned for 2021.

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Project: Program Evaluation and Engagement Project Description: The Noxious Weed Program is a long standing service that has multiple stakeholders including residents, business, industry, and Provincial government agencies. Overall, noxious weed control covers varied jurisdictions and coordination of activities and target species across jurisdictions is important. The program follows integrated pest management principles and includes education, manual, biocontrol, herbicide use. The most appropriate and effective control methodology is site specific and plant dependent. In addition, other considerations such as environment and adjacent land users influence the control methodology chosen. Concerns have also been raised in the use of herbicides. Given the above, the intent of this project is to conduct an engagement process using the RDKB “Join the Conversation” website to solicit feedback from various stakeholder groups for the following questions:

• How does the Private Land Program fit with Regional Strategic Plan? • Areas of success? • Areas for improvement? • Areas of concern? • Transition out of the use of herbicides? • What role should enforcement play?

Relationship to Board Priorities:

The project is related to the provision of “Exceptional Cost Effective and Efficient Services”. Due to the stakeholder consultation that will be conducted the project can also be considered to be contributing to the strategic priority of “Improve and Enhance Communication”.

Strategic Priority Project name Days to complete Internal/External Budget (Est) Risk/priority

Program Evaluation and Engagement

10 Internal N/A High

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Page 1 of 2 Staff Report – Noxious Weed Control – Areas ‘D’ and ‘E’ Service (092) 2021 Work Plan BSC May 5, 2021

STAFF REPORT

Date: May 5 2021 File ES – Noxious Weed Control

Areas ‘D’ and ‘E’ To: Chair McGregor and Boundary Services

Committee

From: Janine Dougall, General Manager of Environmental Services

Re: Noxious Weed Control – Areas ‘D’ and ‘E’ Service (092) 2021 Work Plan

Issue Introduction

The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the Noxious Weed Control – Areas ‘D’ and ‘E’ Service (092) 2021 Work Plan.


Service specific Work Plans are developed in conjunction with the five year Financial Plans. Implications

Work Plan Summary The Work Plan has had the following changes made since it was previously presented to the Boundary Services Committee on February 9, 2021:

• The document has been modified to reflect that the program will be operated similar to that of 2020, and an additional project has been included associated with program evaluation and engagement.

Operational Service Level Impacts – COVID-19 Covid-19 primarily impacted education efforts with a transition to greater use of social media and it is anticipated that this may again occur during the proposed 2021 noxious weed control program. Advancement of Strategic Planning Goals We will review and measure service performance and we will continue to focus on good management and governance.

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Background Information Provided

• 2021 Noxious Weed Control – Areas ‘D’ and ‘E’ Service (092) Work Plan Alternatives

1. That the Boundary Services Committee approve the 2021 Noxious Weed Control – Areas ‘D’ and ‘E’ Service (092) Work Plan as presented to the committee in the staff report on May 5, 2021.

2. That the Boundary Services Committee provide direction to staff for the 2021 Work Plan and refer to a future meeting.

Recommendation(s) That the Boundary Services Committee approve the 2021 Noxious Weed Control – Areas ‘D’ and ‘E’ Service (092) Work Plan as presented to the committee in the staff report on May 5, 2021.

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Page 1 of 2 Work Plan update May 2021, Grand Forks Rural Fire Boundary Services Committee May 5th 2021

STAFF REPORT

Date: April 28th, 2021 File To: Chair McGregor, Boundary Services

Committee

From:

James Chandler, General Manager Operations

Re: May 2021 – Work Plan update, Grand Forks Rural Fire Protection Services

Issue Introduction

To provide an update on the 2021 Grand Forks Rural Fire Protection work plan.




Implications Rural Satellite Fire Hall Closures. Following the completion of the Carson Hall expansion in late 2020, the Grand Forks Fire Department have been demobilising operations from both the Nursery and Big ‘Y’ satellite fire halls. The operational transition is complete and the department have demobilised from the Nursery Hall. The lease agreement with the property owner specifies that the building and associated property will be returned to the owner when no longer required by the Regional District for fire protection services. Staff are in the process of complete the legal handover of the ‘building and property’ along with the associated termination of the lease. This is expected to be completed by June 2021. Following the handover of the Nursery Hall the fire department will complete plans and demobilisation at the Big ‘Y’ fire hall.

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Page 2 of 2 Work Plan update May 2021, Grand Forks Rural Fire Boundary Services Committee May 5th 2021

Grand Forks Rural Fire Protection #57 Workplan, May Update.


Grand Forks Rural Fire

Purchase of 2nd new Fire

Estimate $450,000

The planning and specifications for the new engine are in progress with an RFP anticipated for issue summer 2021.

Vehicle Exhaust extraction, Carson Fire Hall

$20,000 This project is not yet started and will be planned with equipment specified in summer 2021.

SCBA system upgrade

Estimate $40,000

The SCBA project is a multi-year contribution project with the City of Grand Forks to replace the #1 Fire Hall SCBA compressor and subsequent equipment and system. A schedule for the phased implementation and procurement has not yet been developed with the Grand Forks Fire Department staff.

Advancement of Strategic Planning Goals The projects in the table above are all designed to ensure that the continue fire protection services are maintained to meet our service standards and are considered to follow the strategic objective listed below.



Recommendation(s) That the Boundary Services Committee receive the May 2021 – Work Plan update for the Grand Forks Rural Fire Service, as presented to the Committee on May 5th, 2021.

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Page 1 of 2 Work Plan update May 2021, Kettle Valley Fire Protection Service Boundary Services Committee May 5th 2021

STAFF REPORT


Committee

From: James Chandler, General Manager Operations

Re: May 2021 – Work Plan update, Kettle Valley Fire Protection Services

Issue Introduction

To provide an update on the 2021 Kettle Valley Fire Protection Service work plan.




Implications There are no capital projects and major purchases planned for 2021. Within the operating budget and contract with the Village of Midway and the Midway Fire Rescue Service costs include the for purchasing a commercial gear washer. The fire department will be managing and organising the procurement within their operational contract and funding. The Fire Services Committee is currently short of community represented positions, this includes one person from area ‘E’ and one from Midway. A priority for the service will be to confirm new nominated membership with the Village of Midway and for area ‘E’. Following appointed persons a meet will be scheduled with the new membership to discuss future priorities for the service.

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Advancement of Strategic Planning Goals The continue work and planning for this service focusing on ensuring that the best value service is provided to the community and follows the strategic goal as below.



Recommendation(s) That the Boundary Services Committee receive the May 2021 – Work Plan update for the Kettle Valley Fire Protection Service, as presented to the Committee on May 5th, 2021.

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Page 1 of 2 Work Plan update May 2021, Beaverdell Fire Service Boundary Services Committee May 5th 2021

STAFF REPORT


Committee


Re: May 2021 – Work Plan update, Beaverdell Fire Service

Issue Introduction

To provide an update on the 2021 Beaverdell Fire Service work plan.




Implications

Beaverdell Fire Service #53 Workplan, May Update.


Grand Forks Rural Fire

SCBA Compressor $35,000

A reconditioned compressor was purchased from Rocky Mountain Phoenix in March 2021. Additional equipment for fill station cabinet and connections was coordinated with un used equipment at the Christina Lake Fire Dept.

Installation is planned to be complete by the fire department staff (as appropriately qualified).

The estimated costs for installation and purchased for all equipment is expected at $12,500. Final billing is not completed. Overall this provides savings of more than

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Page 2 of 2 Work Plan update May 2021, Beaverdell Fire Service Boundary Services Committee May 5th 2021

$20k and will provide service longevity for the department for many years.

Advancement of Strategic Planning Goals Sourcing appropriate and quality used equipment for the department demonstrates exceptional value and support our strategic plan objective as below.



Recommendation(s) That the Boundary Services Committee receive the May 2021 – Work Plan update for the Beaverdell Fire Service, as presented to the Committee on May 5th, 2021.

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Page 1 of 2 Work Plan update May 2021, Boundary Animal Control Service Boundary Services Committee May 5th 2021

STAFF REPORT


Committee

From:


Re: May 2021 – Work Plan update, Boundary Animal Control Service.

Issue Introduction

To provide an update on the 2021 Boundary Animal Control Service work plan.




Implications In addition to the project list below, the service will be considering a renewal of the contract in the fall of 2021. The Regional District has received a formal request from the Village of Midway and will incorporate new service costs estimates this year and will plan accordingly for a service bylaw amendment, pending approval from all parties. The timeline for all approvals will be October 2021 before formalising the 2022 budget.

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Boundary Animal Control

Sewer repairs $15,000

Mechanical contractors were engaged to complete the investigation to the damaged system and repair as required.

The sewer line was separate and has been repaired and realigned at a cost of approximately $5000. A tree was also removed that was starting to have roots growing into the septic system.

The system is now functional and will require only the yearly maintenance and pumping. Project costs are expected $10k less than budget.

Advancement of Strategic Planning Goals The repairs and maintenance completed this years follows the strategic objective as listed below.



Recommendation(s) That the Boundary Services Committee receive the May 2021 – Work Plan update for the Boundary Animal Control Service, as presented to the Committee on May 5th, 2021.

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STAFF REPORT


Committee


Re: May 2021 – Work Plan update, Boundary Transit

Issue Introduction

To provide an update on the 2021 Boundary Transit work plan.




Implications There are no specific projects associated with this service in 2021. Trail Transit as the operating contractor remain in their first year of service. The Regional District has supported some changes at the recreation centre to facilitate a secure parking and storage for the two buses when not in service, this work has been completed along with improved lighting for security and plug-ins for the buses in winter conditions. Planning will continue in 2021 with all participants and BC Transit in consideration to future service amendments to extend the service to other areas. Further public engagement is required and BC Transit have asked that they can participate in the process as any changes will require their approval with the shared funding model. A schedule of this work has not been established, however, changes to the service and budget would likely require a referendum and advanced approval with BC Transit to support future budgets.

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Annual operating agreements are established in the summer each year with BC Transit, along with a Transit Investment Plan (TIP). The 2021 TIP will be considered with the application to support future expansion costs and will be brought for review by the committee later in 2021. Advancement of Strategic Planning Goals Future transit service plans consider the following RDKB strategic objectives:





Recommendation(s) That the Boundary Services Committee receive the May 2021 – Work Plan update for the Boundary Transit Service, as presented to the Committee on May 5th, 2021.

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STAFF REPORT


Committee

From:


Re: May 2021 – Work Plan update, Boundary Economic Development Service.

Issue Introduction

To provide an update on the 2021 Boundary Economic Development Service work plan.




Implications In addition to the project list below, the contract has been continued with Community Futures Boundary to continue services representing the RDKB in the deliverables for the Imagine Kootenay Program. This is included with the agenda for review and meets planned budget allocations for 2021.

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Boundary Economic Development

Trails Master Plan $48,000

Project meeting were re-started with the project consultants in March. Agreement was made to move forward with all engage in an online platform as in-person events remain difficult to plan with the continued COVID pandemic. The ‘jointhecoversation’ page is ready to go with final planning for background documents under review with the project steering committee.

The target schedule will be to launch the survey in early May. Specific outreach will be planned for stakeholder groups in the community and local ‘printed’ advertising completed in select areas along with post card mail outs.

Community Forests Development

$15,0000

A proposal for services to assist in the planning and development for a community forest application has been negotiated with Dan MacMaster. This is included for reference and staff have initiated the project, following budget approval in March. Further updates will be brought to BSC as phase 1 is developed.

The proposal is presented at $5,000 based on the assume level of effort. This meets our budget expectations for 2021 work.

Advancement of Strategic Planning Goals The current project support the strategic objectives as listed below.





Recommendation(s) That the Boundary Services Committee receive the May 2021 – Work Plan update for the Boundary Economic Development Service, as presented to the Committee on May 5th, 2021.

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Boundary April 29, 2021 James Chandler, Deputy CAO Regional District Kootenay Boundary Re: Imagine Kootenay – First Point of Contact (FPC) services As per your request, the following is our proposal to deliver First Point of Contact services for the Imagine Kootenay program (IK) during the period April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022. This end date corresponds with RDKB/IK 5 year MOU end date and provides services associated with RDKB’s role as regional partner in the Imagine Kootenay Program. These services include:

• Seeking out and entering new business listings • Updating listings • Verifying conversions on any sold properties • Participating as a Steering Committee Member • Participating in the annual Strategic Planning process • Providing support services for businesses wishing to list or utilize resources • Marketing and promoting the program (within the Boundary region) • Updating community specific content, business profiles and success stories • Sharing of relevant information, such as statistical updates with RDKB

Community Futures Boundary is well versed with IK in our role as First Point of Contact for the Boundary region during the past several years. Our current agreement ended on March 31, 2021, however we have continued to provide services beyond the contract end date to ensure continuity in service delivery.

Greenwood Grand Forks Box 459; 245 South Copper Ave Box 2949, 1647 Central Ave Greenwood BC V0H 1J0 Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0 Ph: (250) 445-6618 Ph: (250) 442-2722 Fax (250) 445-6765 Fax: (250) 442-5311 Web: www.boundarycf.com

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PROPOSAL - FIRST POINT OF CONTACT – IMAGINE KOOTENAY April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022

Task Descriptor Breakdown Cost

Marketing • Dissemination of marketing

materials • Realtor/business

connections • Outreach/awareness among

business networks

Time & travel 1,725.00

Participate in IK Advisory Committee meetings (quarterly via zoom and in-person strategic planning session)

• 4 – 2 hour meetings

• Strategic Planning session

(travel calculation to Creston)

8 hrs. @35 $280 7 hrs. Strategic plan + 5 hours travel = 12 hrs. @$35 = $420 Travel Expenses 350

1050.00

Revise and update business profiles/ success stories.

35 hours @$35.00/hr 1225.00

Updates to Website – business listings

• Update listings (seek out new & sold listings)

• Encourage and assist opportunity holders to list on IK website.

• Approve listings and follow up on website generated inquiries

75 hours @35.00 2625.00

TOTAL COST TO DELIVER

6625.00

This proposal remains in open for acceptance until May 15th, 2021

A new service provider, Factor 5, is now managing IK and taking a new approach to delivery therefore, our proposal is based the assumption that First Point of Contact responsibilities and associated time commitment will remain similar to previous years. The Strategic Planning session may be virtual and outreach into the communities limited. We will adjust our invoice accordingly. We appreciate the opportunity to continue providing this service to the Boundary region. Respectfully submitted, Sandy Elzinga, Manager Community Economic Development Community Futures Boundary

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Regional District of Kootenay-Boundary &

Osoyoos Indian Band CFA

2021 Work Plan and Budget

Introduction

Our objective is to start the process of establishing a new community forest (CFA) that would see a

governing partnership between the Regional District of Kootenay-Boundary (RDKB) and the

Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB). This process will entail discussions with a plethora of individuals and

stakeholders, investigating timber supply opportunities in the Boundary, suggesting governing

structures that could be used in this endeavor, and laying the groundwork for an Invitation from

the Ministry to move forward on a new CFA in the Boundary.

The Consultants

Dan Macmaster, RPF, has managed the West Boundary Community Forest since it’s

inception in 2014. He has worked closely with the shareholders (Village of Midway and City of

Greenwood) to establish and implement the guiding principles and goals that the licencee

envisions. Ensuring that multiple objectives are addressed across the tenure is a critical

component of all planning and has given Dan the opportunities to connect with stakeholders

throughout the Boundary region. By recognizing the needs and concerns from local residents,

First Nations, range holders, woodlot licencees, recreational groups, local community groups and

environmental societies, as well as local government in general – Dan has connected and

collaborated with a wide diversity of interests. This collaboration ensures that planning and

activities on the community forest tenure runs smoothly and that all parties have a voice in the

way our forests are being managed.

His partnership and close relationship with the Osoyoos Indian Band has been a significant asset

in the designing of projects in the Boundary. By informing and including the First Nations in the

initial phases of all planning, Dan has connected the Band to not only the decision-making

component of permit development, but also the implementation of many phases of work. Band

members have increased their understanding and skills in permit development and become an

integral part of management for Vaagen Fibre Canada and the West Boundary Community Forest.

Dan is a director for the BC Community Forest Association Board, attending their annual

conferences, regular webinars, and monthly board meetings. He has a strong understanding of the

current issues our CFAs are facing and connections to the variety of governing structures that

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INDIAN BAND CFA 2021 Work Plan and Budget

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exist among our province’s community forests. Dan has been the forest manager for the WBCF

which has been runner up to the Community Forest of the Year in BC for two years straight. His

knowledge of forestry, log procurement, and current forest policies will assist in initiating and

evolving a community forest for the RDKB and OIB.

Peter Flett, RPF, has been involved with resource management in the Boundary since 2017,

working with the West Boundary Community Forest, Osoyoos Indian Band, woodlot licencees,

local residents, stewardship groups, resource experts, BC Wildfire Service, range licencees,

recreation groups, major licencees, local government, and funding agencies. Focusing on the

importance of communication and cooperation, he has established strong relationships with a

diverse collection of stakeholders to build rapport, gain trust, and provide an opportunity for

input into resource management decisions. Peter has undertaken extensive professional

development training including attending Southern Interior Silviculture Committee (SISCO),

Association of British Columbia Forest Professional (ABCFP), and Wildfire & Climate Change

conferences, attending monthly webinars, engaging with experienced resource experts, and

staying informed on publications and regulatory changes. His education, field skills, and planning

experience coalesce to form an understanding of how goals and objectives can be realized through

sound practices and stewardship decisions. Managing multiple values on wildfire, ecosystem,

wildlife, fibre utilization, and recreation projects, Peter exhibits how the Boundary region’s rich

blend of values can be maintained or improved for future generations.

Benefits we See in a CFA

- Community participation in resource planning decisions leads to an improved awareness of

forest management among the public.

- Promote communication and collaboration between First Nations and non-indigenous

groups.

- Educational and research opportunities…innovative forest practices and local training of

forestry skills.

- Ability to resolve conflicts in watersheds and other sensitive areas.

- Forest Management: planning, priorities, and collaboration stems from a Board of decision

makers. Improves the incentives to consider long-term benefits of sustainable

management.

- Economic development leads to self-reliance of rural communities and districts.

- Local employment in all phases of forestry work.

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Our Guiding principles:

1. Local and First Nation input into the management decisions of our forests.

- Better celebration and recognition and preservation of historical sites

2. Improved environmental risk reduction

- Fire risk reduction;

- Fuel Mitigation

- Drawing on knowledge of SE Fire Centre

- Prescribed burns

- Water and Riparian management (quality and quantity) (BWSS)

- Forest health management and Salvage opportunities that is more agile and reactive (fir

beetle, blowdown, fire salvage)

3. Reduction of negative ecological impacts

- More creative management tools

- Reduction of CO2 emissions

- Mulching on-site; goal of zero slash pile burning

- Better prescriptions for utilization.

4. Improved economic returns for rural communities and Band: Local/Band employment and

retention of resource revenues

- Diversification

- Tourism development (TOTA)

5. Better employment and revenue return per unit of fibre resource

- Better waste utilization

o via grinding on-site to hog fuel (hog with bark Tolko lavington plant, Kettle Falls)

o via chips to pulp; (Celgar)

- Industry cooperation (local mills/local fibre)

6. Reconciliation and building First Nation relationships with local communities

7. Development of recreational potential (management, planning, and disbursement of

grants)

- Motorized (GFATV club)

- Non-motorized (Community Trails Society, etc)

The rationale for us is the same or similar as most of the province, but the urgency here is driven

by the context (environment, economic, and social).

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Milestone 1 (April 1-June 30)

- Engagement Plan with Osoyoos Indian Band & RDKB to better understand objectives

o In-person/virtual meeting(s) with Amanda Anderson, Joyce Lavallee, Vern Louie,

Banjo Linkevic, Chief Clarence Louie

o In-person/virtual meeting with RDKB

- Develop Stakeholder List

o Licencees, First Nations, Range, Trappers, Guides, Recreation/Trails, Ministry, Kettle

River Watershed Advisory Group, Boundary Invasives, Water Licence Holders, Local

government, RDKB Area Directors, General Public, Professional Biologist, Schools,

etc.

- Basic Business Plan

- Prioritize Objectives

Milestone 2 (July 1 – Sept 30)

- Connect with key individuals in the Ministry, BCTS, BCCFA.

- Construct a letter to DM, RED, MLA, Tenures Branch, BCCFA to express our interest in

establishing a community forest.

- Where might the areas come from?

- Incorporate Kettle River Watershed Cumulative Effects report and other pertinent

literature

- CFA Structure suggestions and recommendations

- Initiate discussions and collect information regarding the option of expanding West

Boundary Community Forest to include RDKB and OIB directly (as oppose to a brand new

CFA – we look to build on the existing CFA to incorporate more shareholders. How would

that look? Is that even possible? Would it make this entire process more of a reality?)

- Engagement discussions/letters to key stakeholders (unofficial – just to collect some

feedback and support)

- Management Plan

o Water

o Cultural Heritage

o Wildlife

o Timber

o Biodiversity

o Visuals

o Education

o Local Employment

o Financial

o Safety

o Etc..

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Milestone 3 (Oct 1-Dec 31)

Complete Management Plan (or some kind of similar document that outlines how a CFA will

benefit a multitude of stakeholders)

Work with MFLNRO in conjunction with upcoming Boundary TSR on the possibilities of a new

CFA.

Milestone 4 (January 1-March 31)

Presentations to RDKB, OIB, MFLNRO (hopefully in person, but perhaps virtually).

Development of next steps (if needed at this time).

Proposed Budget

Outlining exact costs are challenging, but we would propose that if we each provided 50 hours of

service for the duration of the milestones proposed (one year), that would be a maximum budget

and deliver the milestones listed above. We would not invoice for more time than 50 hours each

and a total of 100 hours.

A reasonable hourly rate for an RPF is $50/hour (all expenses in) for a proposed budget of $5000.

Peter and I are both fully insured and have our own consulting businesses to keep this work

separate from our other endeavors.

If it works better for your record keeping to break the invoices into quarters (as per the

milestones) that would be fine with us.

Conclusion

We both appreciate the opportunity to work with the RDKB on this project. The community forest

model is an outstanding example of how proper, sustainable forest management can be attained,

while meeting multiple objectives on the landscape, and keeping the jobs and revenue local.

Thank you for the prospect of working with you on this endeavor.

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Committee Terms of Reference

Boundary Services Committee Effective Date: April 7, 2021

Review: Every Four Years Revised:

The Boundary Services Committee shall provide a forum for the discussion of issues, and where necessary, development of recommendations related to current and future joint services in the west end of the Regional District. Members: The Committee shall consist of six members of the Board, who shall be

from the west end. Committee membership is automatic. The Chair of the Boundary Services Committee shall be named by the Board Chair. The Vice Chair shall be elected from within the Committee.

Staff: The Chief Administrative Officer, along with any required staff, shall be responsible for providing policy advice and recommendations, together with necessary background information for the Committee’s consideration.

Duties: The Committee shall: • Review the following services and associated work plans, comment on

and recommend approval, of the following Five Year Financial Plans: 008 Boundary Economic Development Service 021 Recreation – Grand Forks & Electoral Area D/Rural

Grand Forks 022 Recreation - Greenwood, Midway, Electoral Area 'E'/

West Boundary 023 Recreation - Christina Lake 024 Recreation Facilities - Christina Lake 026 Boundary Museum Service 027 Electoral Area 'C'/Christina Lake Regional Parks & Trails 028 Beaverdell Community Club Service 030 Grand Forks Arena 031 Grand Forks Curling Rink 040 Grand Forks Aquatic Centre 045 Electoral Area 'D'/ Rural Grand Forks Regional Parks &

Trails 047 Heritage Conservation – Electoral Area ‘E’ 048 Heritage Conservation - Electoral Area 'D'/ Rural Grand

Forks 051 Fire Protection - Christina Lake 053 Fire Protection - Beaverdell 054 Big White Fire - Specified Area 056 Rural Greenwood Fire Service 057 Fire Protection - Grand Forks Rural 058 Electoral Area 'E'/West Boundary (Kettle Valley) Fire

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065 Electoral Area 'E'/ West Boundary Regional Parks & Trails

071 Animal Control - West End 074 Big White Security Services 075 Big White Noise Control Service 077 Electoral Area 'C'/Christina Lake Economic Development 078 Area 'D' & Grand Forks Economic Development 079 Area 'E' Economic Development 080 "Mosquito Control - Grand Forks,

Electoral Area 'D'/ Rural Grand Forks " 081 Mosquito Control - Christina Lake 091 Weed Control - Christina Lake Milfoil 092 "Weed Control - Electoral Area 'D'/Rural Grand Forks

& Electoral Area 'E'/ West Boundary" 121 House Numbering - Electoral Area 'D'/ Rural Grand

Forks 123 House Numbering - Electoral Area 'E'/ West Boundary 140 "Library - Grand Forks, Electoral Area 'C'/Christina Lake

& Electoral Area 'D'/ Rural Grand Forks" 141 Library - Specified Electoral Area 'E'/ West Boundary 145 Greenwood, Electoral Area 'E'/West Boundary Cemetery

Services 170 Boundary Integrated Watershed

950 Boundary Transit

• Receive, review and consider technical reports from staff and consultants related to the administration and operation of the services indicated above and to provide the Board with necessary recommendations as policy/practice may require.

• To consider and review emerging issues, legislation and other changes outside of work plans and budgets that may affect current and future Boundary related services.

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