Agenda Package - City of Vernon

THE GORPORATION OF THE GITY OF VERNON 

AGENDA 

REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL 

COUNCIL CHAMBERS 

CITY HALL 

MONDAY 

June 14,2010 

At 1:30 pm 

Council 

Mayor W. Lippert 

Councillor B. Baumbrough 

Councillor S. Lee 

Councillor M. O'Keefe 

Councillor J. Gilroy 

Councillor P. Nicol 

Councillor B. Spiers 

For Enquiries 

Telephone: (250) 545-1361 

www.vernon.ca

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON 

AGENDA 

REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 

MONDAY, JUNE 14,2010 

AT 8:40 AM 

1. 

2. 

CALL TO ORDER 

RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING 

A. BE lT RESOLVED that the meeting be closed to the public in 

accordance with Section 90 (d), (e), (g) and (k), of the 

Community Cha¡ter. 

3. 

ADJOURN TO OPEN COUNCIL AT 1:30 PM 

AGENDA 

MINUTES 

DELEGATION - OGO 

CHASER SWIM #I1 

FUNDRAISER (P. 24) 

DELEGATON - LOW SPEED 

vEHTcLES (P. 25) 

DELEGAT¡ON - 

INDEPENDENT LIVING, 

VERNON (P. 28) 

4. 

5. 

A. THAT the Agenda for the June 14, 2010 Regular Open 

Meeting of Council be adopted as circulated. 

ADOPTION OF MINUTES AND RECEIPT OF PUBLIC 

HEARING RECORD 

A. THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held 

May 25,2010 be adopted; (P. 8) 

AND FURTHER, and the minutes of the Committee of the 

Whole Meeting of Council held May 25,2010, be received. 

GENERAL MATTERS 

A. Mr. Daryl Ellis, re: Ogo Chaser Swim #11 fundraising event. 

B. Mr. Geoff Elliott & Gerry Marcelos, re: Low Speed Vehicles in 

Vernon. 

C. Mr. Norm Peters, on behalf of lndependent Living, Vernon, 

re: Proposed Changes to Polson Park - Concerns regarding 

Mobility lssues. 

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DELEGATION . GREATER 

VERNON CHAMBER OF 

GoMMERCE (P. 29) 

PRESENTATION - LIONS 

GATE CONSULTTNG (P. 35) 

REGULAR OPEN COUNCIL AGENDA - JUNE 14,2010 

D. Ms. Val Trevis, General Manager, Greater Vernon Chamber 

of Commerce, and Mr. Rodney Goodchild of Okanagan 

Spirits, re: BC Chamber Policy review session, May 28-29 - 

Policy Submission - Followup. 

Mr. Steve Nicol, Lions Gate Consulting, re: Economic 

Development Strategy. 

. See Report from Mr. Kevin Poole, Economic 

Development Officer re: Economic Development (P. f 98) 

HEINS - DEVELOPMENT 

VARIANCE PERMIT 

APPLICATION FOR LOT 72, 

PLAN 19046, SECTION 10 

TOWNSHTP 8, O.D.Y.D. (6305 

swAN ROADXP.46) 

F. THAT Council support the Development Variance Permit 

application submitted Siegfried Heins to vary the following 

provisions of Zoning Bylaw #5000: 

a) Section 4.5.6 to increase the maximum height for a 

secondary building from 4.5m or one storey to 7.5m or 

one and a half storeys; and 

b) Section 9.2.5 to increase the maximum height for a 

secondary building from 4.5m to 7.5m. 

For construction of a secondary building on Lot 72, Plan 

19046, Section 10, Township 8, O.D.Y.D. (6305 Swan 

Road), subject to the following conditions: 

a) The minimum side yard setback for the secondary 

building shall be 2.52m (8.25ft); 

b) The minimum front yard setback for the secondary 

building shall be 16.69m (54.75ft); 

c) The owner is to utilize materials and colours for the 

exterior finish of the secondary building that match 

and/or complement the exterior finish of the primary 

building; and 

d) The site and elevation plans shall be attached to the 

DVP as "Schedule 4". 

Public lnput - DVP ffi0195 

(¡) Public Input on Development Variance Permit #00195 to 

vary the maximum height for a secondary building from 

4.5m and one storey to 7.5m and one and a half storeys 

for construction of a garage with a work shop below. 

(¡¡) THAT Council authorizes the Corporate Officer to issue 

Development Variance Permit Number 00195 to 

Siegfried Heins to vary the maximum height for a 

secondary building from 4.5m and one storey to 7.5m 

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and one and a half storeys for construction of a garage 

with a work shop below, once all conditions of Council 

have been met. 

6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 

2O1O UBCM RESOLUTION 

(P.58) 

A. At their Committee of the Whole meeting held on May 25, 

2010, Council heard a delegation from Ms. Val Trevis, 

General Manager, Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, 

regarding the BC Chamber Policy review session, May 28-29 

- Policy Submission. The following resolution was passed: 

'THAT Councilendorses the policy presented by the Vernon 

Chamber of Commerce regarding the Liquor Distribution 

Branch Changes to support Industry Choice for British 

Columbia; 

AND FURTHER, that this be included in the UBCM 

submissions for 2010. 

CARRIED.' 

"Liquor Distribution Branch Changes to support lndustry 

Choice for British Columbia 

WHEREAS both the Winery Licenses and Distiller Licenses 

are controlled by the Liquor Distribution Branch which has sef 

separate yet very specific guidelines for each industry; 

AND WHEREAS the Distillers of BC are only permitted to sell 

their products off-site to Liquor Distribution Branch stores and 

any other retail sfores designated by the Liquor Distribution 

Branch, provided they have an Agent's Licence; 

AND WHEREAS the Distillers License under the current 

Liquor Distribution Branch regulations are not permitted to: 

sell directly to food and beverage industry; charge a fee for 

samples provided during tastings; hosf events at the 

manufacturing facility, operate a lounge; or sef aside an 

outdoor area on their property to host patrons for outdoor 

picnic events, as allowed by the Winery Licenses 

THEREFORE BE lT RESOLVED that the Provincial 

Government review the legislation and regulatory structure 

with respect to alcoholic beverage manufacture, distribution 

and sale in British Columbia to ensure fairness and balance 

among componenfs of the industry - including the A¡tisan 

Distillers." 

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STERILE INSECT RELEASE 

PROGRAM 


B. Letter dated May 17,2010, from Ms. Maggie Knox, General 

Manager, Corporate and Electoral Area Services, re: Sterile 

lnsect Release Program. (P. 62) 

. Our letter dated April 13, 2010, re: Sterile Insect 

Release. (P.63) 

VERNON SOCCER 

ASSOCIATION - 

APPLICATION FOR A 

LIQUOR PRIMARY LICENCE 

AT 660I OKANAGAN 

LANDTNG ROAD (P. 64) 

C. THAT Council continues to support the liquor licence 

application submitted by officials of the Vernon Soccer 

Association for the property at 6601 Okanagan Landing Road 

because the Association has entered into a Good Neighbour 

Agreement (attached as Figure 2 in the report dated May 26, 

2010) which addresses Council's and the community's 

concerns related to the subject application. 

AND FURTHER, Council acknowledges that the LCLB does 

not enforce Good Neighbour Agreements as a condition of 

liquor licence approvals. 

7. MATTERS REFERRED: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND 

IN.CAMERA 

8. NEW BUSINESS 

A. Correspondence: 

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF 

NORTH OKANAGAN . NORTH 

OKANAGAN FIRE DISPATCH 

SERVTCE (P. 71) 

(¡) Letter dated May 27,2010, from Ms. Maggie Knox, 

General Manager, Corporate and Electoral Area 

Services, re: North Okanagan Fire Dispatch Service. 

THAT pursuant to the provisions of Section 801.4 

lConsent on behalf of municipal pafticipating areal of the 

Local Government Act, the Council of the Corporation of 

the City of Vernon does hereby consent, on behalf of the 

electors of the City of Vernon to the Board of the 

Regional District of North Okanagan adopting the 

following bylaw: 

"North Okanagan Fire Dispatch Service 

Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2443, 2010" 

To amend the service and participating area of the 

"North Okanagan Fire Dispatch Establishment Bylaw 

No. 1663, 2000' to remove the City of Vernon as a 

participant in the service. 

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NORTH OKANAGAN - 

REVISED REGIONAL SOLID 

WASTE MANAGEMENT 

MEMORANDUM OF 

UNDERSTANDTNG (P. 87) 

AFFORDABLE HOUSING 

ADVISORY COMMITTEE 

(P. e2) 

FINANCE COMMITTEE - 

TERMS OF REFERENCE 

(P. s6) 

WINGS & WHEELS 2OIO 

SPONSORSHIP REQUEST 

(P. r00) 

VERNON VIPER SIGNAGE 

(P. 104) 

ALLOCATION OF COSTS TO 

DEMOLISH FORMER 

VERNON MEDICAL CLINIC 

BUTLDTNG (P. r05) 

2OO9 ANNUAL REPORT 

(P. 107) 


(¡¡) Letter dated May 31 , 2010 from Ms. Nicole Kohnert, 

Manager, Environmental and Engineering Services, re: 

Revised Regional Solid Waste Management 

Memorandum of Understanding. 

(¡¡¡) Memo dated May 13, 2010, from Ms. Patti Ferguson, 

City Administrator, City of Armstrong, re: Vernon 

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. 

(¡v) THAT Council supports the recommendation from the 

Finance Committee that Council amends the Terms of 

Reference for the Finance Committee, and the Audit 

Committee, to allow for all of the Councillors to act as 

alternate members. 

(v) THAT Council supports the recommendation from the 

Finance Committee that the Wings & Wheels 2010 

funding request of $1,500.00 be fonryarded to Council for 

discussion and consideration. 

(v¡) THAT Council supports the recommendation from the 

Finance Committee that Council consider refurbishment 

of the Vernon Viper signage at the entrances to the City 

of Vernon. 

(vii) THAT Council supports the recommendation from the 

Finance Committee that the advice contained in BDO's 

letter dated May 19,2010 regarding the demolition of 

the Vernon Medical Clinic building, at 3OOg 31't 

Avenue be forwarded to Council for information. 

(viii) THAT Council supports the recommendation from the 

Finance Committee that the 2009 Annual Report be 

presented to Council at their June 14, 2010 Regular 

meeting for consideration of adoption. 

B. Reports: 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 

(P. 1e8) 

REFUSE COLLECTION 

BYLAW #3148 - RATE 

TNGREASES (P. 312) 

(¡) THAT Council endorse the proposed Economic 

Development Strategy. 

(¡¡) THAT Council adopt the amendment to the Refuse 

Collection Bylaw #3148 as shown in Appendix A, to the 

report dated June 8, 2010, to increase rates for 

commercial and residential refuse and recycling 

collection, to reflect annual rate increases and increases 

in tipping fees. 

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CITY OF VERNON 

CONTRACT FOR SERVICES 

SAFE COMMUNITIES UNIT - 

RURAL PROGRAM 

COORDINATOR POSITION 

(P.316) 

REGULAR OPEN GOUNCIL AGENDA - JUNE 14,2010 

(¡¡¡) THAT Council continue to support the City of Vernon 

maintaining a Safe Communities Unit Rural Programs 

Coordinator's position contracted to the District of 

Coldstream, the Village of Lumby, the Township of 

Spallumcheen, the City of Enderby, and the City of 

Armstrong; 

AND FURTHER, that the services also include program 

delivery to the City of Vernon. 

FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD 

READINGS 

9. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS 

(¡) THAT Bylaw #5257, "Refuse Collection (Rate lncrease) 

Amendment Bylaw Number 5257, 2010' - a bylaw to 

increase rates for commercial and residential refuse and 

recycling collection to reflect annual rate increases and 

increases in tipping fees, be read a first, second and 

third time. (P. 353) 

10. 

11. 

12. 

COUNCIL INFORMATION UPDATES 

A. Mayor and Councillors Reports. 

CLOSE OF MEETING 

INFORMATION ITEMS 

A. Letter dated May 25, 2010, from Sam Macleod, Executive 

Director, Security Programs and Police Technology Division, 

re: Cost of Prime-BC System lmplementation. (P. 355) 

B. Okanagan Basin Water Board, Board Report dated June 3, 

2010. (P. 357) 

C. Minutes from the following Committees of Council: 

(¡) Sister City Committee, Feb 17 (P. 358) 

(¡¡) Board of Variance, Feb 24 (P.3621 

(¡¡¡) Heritage Advisory Committee, April 15 (P. 367) 

(¡v) Economic Development Advisory Com., April 19 

(P.37r) 

(v) Communities in Bloom, April 30 (P.376) 

(v¡) Advisory Planning Board, May 11 (P. 381) 

(vi¡) Finance Committee, May 13 (P. 386) 

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MINUTES OF A REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL 

HELD TUESDAY, MAY 25,2010 

PRESENT: Mayor Lippert 

Councillors: J. Gilroy, B. Spiers, M. O'Keefe, 

B. Baumbrough, (P. Nicol, & S. Lee, absent) 

Staff: L. Gous, Chief Administrative Officer 

M. Bailey, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer 

P. Bridal, Manager, Corporate Services 

K. Bertles, Manager, Finance 

K. Flick, Manager, Planning & Building Services 

R. Dickinson, Manager, Engineering 

S. Koenig, Manager, Operations 

K. Poole, Economic Development Officer* 

M. Dowhaniuk, Infrastructure Engineer* 

A. Watson, Municipal Transportation Tech lll* 

W. lkesaka, Manager, lnformation Services* 

*attended as required 

RESOLUTION TO CLOSE 

MEET¡NG 

Mayor Lippert called the meeting to order at 8:40 am. 

Moved by Councillor O'Keefe, seconded by Councillor Gilroy: 

BE lT RESOLVED that the meeting be closed to the public 

in accordance with Section 90 (b), (d), (e), (g), (i), and (k), 

of the Community Chafter. 

CARRIED. 

Mayor Lippert called the adjourned meeting back to order at 

l:33 pm. 

PRESENT: Mayor Lippert 

Councillors: S. Lee, P. Nicol, B. Spiers, B. Baumbrough, 

r - J. Gilroy, M. O'Keefe 

Staff: 

L. Gous, Chief Administrative Officer 

P. Bridal, Corporate Officer 

S. Blakely, Deputy Corporate Officer 

K. Flick, Manager, Building & Planning 

K. Bertles, Manager, Finance 

M. Jefferson, Manager, Tourism" 

D. Strachan, Planning Assistant* 

D. Rintoul, Planner* g

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REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL TUESDAY. MAY 25. 2O1O 

B. Marshall, Environmental Planner* 

K. Poole, Economic Development Officer* 

E. Harvie, Manager, Safe Communities Unit. 

S. Koenig, Manager, Operations* 

J.'Rice, Manager, Public Works" 

J. Carlisle, Fire Chief" 

*attended as required 

Others: News Media and General Public 

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA: 

APPROVAL OF ITEMS LISTED Moved by Councillor Nicol, seconded by Councillor Gilroy: 

ON THE AGENDA 

THAT the Agenda for the Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Regular 

Open meeting of the Council of The Corporation of The City 

of Vernon be amended to add the following items: 

1. SEE ITEM 5.G. - GENERAL MATTERS - Podolski, 

DVP00192 

(a) Email dated May 21, 2010 from Dr. H. T. Warner, 

re: DVP00192 - Concerns regarding parking. 

(b) Letter received May 25, 2010, from four 

neighbours - concerns regarding parking. 

AND FURTHER, that the agenda be adopted, as amended. 

CARRIED. 

COUNCIL MEETINGS 

ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 

Moved by Councillor Nicol, seconded by Councillor Gilroy: 

THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held 

May 10,2010 be adopted; 

AND FURTHER, that the minutes of the Public Hearing held 

on May 10,2010, be adopted; 

AND FURTHER, that the minutes of the Special Regular 

Meetíng of Council held May 13,2010, be adopted; 

AND FURTHER, and the minutes of the Committee of the 

Whole Meeting of Council held May 10,2010, be received. 

CARRIED. 

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GENERAL MATTERS: 

DELEGATION - REGIONAL 

DISTRICT OF NORTH 

OKANAGAN -POPULATION 

AND HOUSING FORECAST 

2031 AND NORTH OKANAGAN 

LABOUR FORCE SUPPLY AND 

DEMAND FORECAST 2006. 

2031 

(6e70-2r) 

PRESENTATION - POLSON 

PARK LANDSCAPE DES¡GN 

PLAN 

(6140-20) 

Mr. Anthony Kittel, Regional Grovvth Strategy Coordinator, 

Regional District of North Okanagan attended Council to review 

the North Okanagan Population and Housing Forecast 2031, 

and the North Okanagan Labour Force Supply And Demand 

Forecast 2006-2031. 

The following Key Findings were noted: 

¡ The North Okanagan will continue to experience a net 

natural decrease (i.e. more deaths than births); 

o The population growth to 2031 will be driven solely by net 

migration; 

o The population is projected to increase from 78,877 tn 

2006 to over 104,233 in 2031 (1 .12% per year); 

. Approximately 80% of the North Okanagan's population 

growth will occur in Greater Vernon; 

o Seniors represented 19% of the population in 2006, and 

by 2031 over a third of the population will be over the age 

of 65; 

o The number of North Okanagan housing units is 

projected to increase by 10,900 (an increase of 31%) by 

2031, based upon on population growth; and 

o Non-residential (second or vacation home) housing 

demand, based upon 2006 Census figures, may increase 

the North Okanagan housing projection by an additional 

1,505 units. lt is anticipated that non-resident housing 

demand may be much higher than this. 

Ms. Catherine Berris, Landscape Architect, Catherine Berris 

Associates lnc., and Mr. Keith Pinkoski, Parks Planner, Greater 

Vernon Parks & Recreation attended Council to present the 

Draft Polson Park Landscape Design Plan. 

The following points were noted and reviewed: 

o Context 

o Planning Process 

o Surrounding lnfluences 

o Circulation 

o Topography & Hydrology 

o EnvironmentalValues 

¡ Site Character & Views 

o Priorities for Upgrading 

o Primary Use Patterns 

o Heritage & Culture 

Activities, Spaces, Circulation, Landscape 

o Program - 

o OptionsA&Breviewed 

. püblic Open House Scheduled for June 24th, at the 

Halina Centre, and also information available at Canada 

Day Celebrations in Polson Park. 

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PRESENTATION - SAFE 

COMMUNITIES UNIT - 

QUARTERLY REPORT 

(7500-20) 

PRESENTATION - 

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE - 

2OO9 YEAR IN REVIEW 

(7500-20) 

PRESENTATION . SOCIAL 

PLANNING COUNCIL - 

QUARTERLY REPORT 

(0360-20) 

BERCUM BUILDERS INC. - 

DEVELOPMENT VAR¡ANCE 

PERMIT APPLICATION FOR 

LOT 2, PLAN K4P89517, 

DISTRICT LOT 298, O.D.Y.D. 

(8368 TRONSON ROAD) 

(DVP00r87) 

Mr. Ewen Harvie, Manager, Safe Communities Unit, provided his 

Quarterly Report to Council. 

The following topics were reviewed: 

o Program activities 

o Special projects 

o Rural & RegionalActivities 

. Committee and Board Activities 

¡ Volunteer Activities 

. Social Media and Crime Prevention 

Ms. Margaret Clark, Restorative Justice Coordinator, provided a 

review of 2009 Activities. 


. Program Developments 

¡ Referral Summary 

o Working/Days Summary 

. Types of Conditions on Agreements 

o Review of Deliverables for 2009 

Ms. Annette Sharkey, Executive Director Social Planning 

Council for the North Okanagan provided her Quarterly Report 

to Council. 


. 'Partners in Action'Team Updates 

. City of Vernon Housing Forum, held April 15,2010 

Moved by Councillor Baumbrough, seconded by Councillor 

O'Keefe: 

THAT Council support the Development Variance Permit 

application submitted by Bercum Builders lnc. to vary the 

front yard setback from 4.0m to 0.26m in order to 

accommodate the Streamside Protection Enhancement 

Area (SPEA) setback for Lot 2, Plan K4P89517, District Lot 

298, O.D.Y.D. (8368 Tronson Road), subject to the following 

conditions: 

a) The owner is to register a covenant for a shared 

driveway with adjacent Lot f (8380 Tronson Road). The 

covenant is to also require vehicles to exit the property 

onto Tronson Road front first; 

b) The owner is to register a 1.5m wide statutory right-ofway 

for storm water drainage adjacent to the southwestern 

lot line; and 

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c) The site and elevation plans shall be attached to the 

DVP as "Schedule A". 

Public lnput- DVP ffi0187 

Corporate Officer, Patti Bridal, advised that no written 

submissions had been received. 

The Mayor called a first time for representation from the public in 

attendance who believes their interest in property is affected by 

proposed Development Variance Permit #00187 submitted by 

Bercum Builders Inc. to vary the front yard setback from 4.0m to 

0.26m in order to accommodate the Streamside Protection 

Enhancement Area (SPEA) setback for Lot 2, Plan K4P89517, 

District Lot 298, O.D.Y.D. (8368 Tronson Road) 

Mayor Lippert called a second, third, and final time for 

representation from the public, there being none, Mayor Lippert 

closed the Public Input for DVP0187. 

THE QUESTION WAS CALLED AND THE MOTION 

DECLARED CARRIED. 

lssuance of Permit ffi0187 

Moved by Councillor Nicol, seconded by Councillor Gilroy: 

THAT Council authorizes the Corporate Officer to issue 

Development Variance Permit Number 00187 to Bercum 

Builders lnc. to vary the front yard setback from 4.0m to 

0.26m in order to accommodate the Streamside Protection 

Enhancement Area (SPEA) setback for Lot 2, Plan 

KAP89517, District Lot 298, O.D.Y.D. (8368 Tronson Road), 

once all conditions of Council have been met. 

CARRIED. 

PODOLSKI - DEVELOPMENT 


APPLICATION FOR LOT I2, 

PLAN 327E., BLK 42, SECTION 

3, TOWNSHIP 8, O.D.Y.D. (3600 

- 31 STREET) 

(DVP00rs2) 

Councillor Baumbrough declared a conflict of interest in the 

following matter as she conducts busrness with the applicant. 

Councillor Baumbrough left the meeting at 3:05 pm. 

Moved by Councillor Gilroy, seconded by Councillor Nicol: 

THAT Council support the Development Variance Permit 

application submitted by Karl and Amanda Podolski to vary 

the following provisions of Zoning Bylaw #5000: 

a) Table 7.1 Parking Schedule: 

i. to vary the minimum number of vehicle parking 

stalls from two to one for a three bedroom 

dwelling unit; and 

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ii. to vary the minimum number of vehicle parking 

stalls from five to two for the commercial portion of 

the building. 

For the addition of a commercial health services use to 

Lot 12, Plan 3278, Blk. 42, Section 3, Township 8, 

O.D.Y.D. (3600 - 31 Street), subject to the following 

conditions: 

a) The property owner is to install two deciduous trees 

on the subject property (min 6cm. calliper, 1.5m 

clear stem) adjacent to 31 Street; 

b) As the property is adjacent to residential uses the 

property owner is to enter into a Good Neighbour 

Agreement; and 

c) The site, landscape, elevation and floor plans shall 

be attached to the DVP as "Schedule 4". 

Public lnput- DVP ffi0192 

Corporate Officer, Patti Bridal, advised that three written 

submissions had been received, as follows: 

1. Email dated May 21,2010, from Dr. H. T. Warner, re: 

DVP001 92, concerns expressed regarding parking. 

2. Letter received May 25, 2010, from four neighbours re: 

concerns regarding parking. 

3. Email received May 25, 2010, from Dr. Larry Kinakin, 

Valley Chiropractic, 3502 31't Street re: concerns 

expressed regarding parking. 

The Mayor called a first time for representation from the public in 

attendance who believes their interest in property is affected by 

proposed Development Variance Permit #00192 submitted by 

Karl and Amanda Podolski to vary the minimum on-site parking 

requirement from seven stalls to three stalls to allow for the 

addition of a commercial health services use (Massage 

Therapist) to the existing single family dwelling on the property 

at 3600 - 31 Street. 

1. Russell Short - 3l0l 36th Avenue 

o Spoke to written submission 

o Opposed to any variance with regard to parking 

owners have complied with 

o All other property 

regulations 

o Two spots partially 

considered 

on City Street - needs buffer 

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o On street parking is currently a challenge 

o Building will be in existence for many years so short 

term solution to reduced parking will not suffice 

2. Karl Podolski, Applicant 

. Downtown location, so clients can walk, and 

business will have bike storage 

. Wife gone all day, so parking spot available 

. Massage Therapists only see one patient at a time. 

Maximum 3 will be seen at a time. 

. Use Civic Arena for parking 

. Currently do not have any parking at location with Art 

Schmidt, downtown Vernon 

. Believes will not create a burden on parking in the 

area 

o Will improve the area with new business opening 

o Not using COV ROW for parking - D. Strachan 

clarified, indicating allparking contained on lot. 

Mayor Lippert called a second, third, and final time for 

representation from the public, there being none, Mayor Lippert 

closed the Public lnput for DVP00192. 

THE QUESTION WAS CALLED AND THE MOTION 

DECLARED CARRIED. 

lssuance of Permitffi0192 Moved by Councillor O'Keefe, seconded by Councillor Gilroy: 

THAT Council authorizes the Corporate Officer to issue 

Development Variance Permit Number 00192 to Karl and 

Amanda Podolski to vary the minimum on-site parking 

requirement from seven stalls to three stalls to allow for the 

addition of a commercial health services use (Massage 

Therapist) to the existing single family dwelling on the 

property at 3600 - 31 Street, once all conditions of Council 

have been met. 

CARRIED. 

Councillor Baumbrough retumed to the meeting at 3:19 pm. 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 

VERNON TOURISM PLAN 

(6e00-30) 

Moved by Councillor O'Keefe, seconded by Councillor Nicol: 

THAT Council endorses the 'Vernon Tourism Plan 

Providing a 'Roadmap' for Tourism in Vernon for the next 5 

years', as presented by Ms. Jennifer Houiellebecq, on 

behalf of Tourism BC & the Ministry of Tourism, Culture & 

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the Arts, at the Regular Council meeting held on May 10, 

2010. 

CARRIED. 

REGIONAL GROWTH 

STRATEGY 

RECOMMENDATIONS 

(6e70-2r) 

Moved by Councillor Baumbrough, seconded by Councillor Lee: 

THAT Council fonruard the report dated May 13, 2010 from 

Mr. Chris Ulmer, Long Range Planner, regarding the 

Regional Growth Strategy Working Group 

Recommendations, to the Regional Growth Strategy 

Coordinator at the Regional District of North Okanagan, for 

review and consideration. 

CARRIED. 

MATTERS REFERRED FROM lN GAMERA - 

Mav 25. 2010 

Moved by Councillor Gilroy, seconded by Councillor 

Baumbrough: 

THAT Council brings fonruard, as public information, the 

following motion declassified from confidential to nonconfidential 

at the May 25, 2O1O ln-Camera meeting: 

. ENDORSEMENT OF 

2O1O SUSTAINABILITY 

AWARD WINNERS 

o SALE OF 3097 

DAVISON 

'THAT Council endorse the recommended 

Susfaínability and Seed Award winners as chosen by 

the 2010 Sustainability Awards Selection Commiftee: 

Jade Freeman, Quality Greens Farm Ma¡*

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. AMENDMENT. 

LIABILITY INSURANCE 

REQUIREMENTS FOR 

PUBLIC EVENTS 

POLICY 

'THAT Council amends the "Liability lnsurance 

Requirements for Public Events" Policy in order to modify 

the insurance requirements for low risk events sponsored 

by sanctioned local community groups, as presented in 

the report dated May 3, 2010, from the Manager of 

Operations.' 

CARRIED. 


THAT Council ratifies and confirms the following resolution 

adopted at the May 25, 2010 Committee of the Whole 

meeting of Council: 


NORTH OKANAGAN - 

ELECTORAL AREA 'B' . 

INCREASED 

CONTRIBUTION TO 

HVIIY 97 NORTH 

BOULEVARD 

NíAlNTENANCE 

'THAT Council reguesfs Mr. Mike Gavinchuk, Area 'B' 

Director, No¡th Okanagan Regional District, consider an 

increased 2010 contribution to the City of Vemon toward 

the Highway 97 No¡th, Boulevard Maintenance, from 

$500.00 to $2,000.00, due to recent improvements 

made.' 

CARRIED. 

Moved by Councillor Gilroy, seconded by Councillor 

Baumbrough: 

THAT Council ratifies and confirms the following resolution 

adopted at the May 25, 2010 Committee of the Whole 

meeting of Council: 

. TRANSIT EXPANSION 

'THAT Councilsuppods the following Transit Expansions: 

1. HandyDART - an additional bus and 1500 Seruice 

Hours at a cost of $30,000 for City of Vemon and 

$10,000 for District of Coldstream. 

2. Conventional Transit - an additional 1800 hours at a 

cost of $160,000 for all pañners, and an additional 

bus to Coldstream at a cost to them of $15,000.' 

'THAT Councíl requesfs the North Okanagan Regíonal 

District Board consider the expansion of the Regional 

Transit - Route 90 UBCO, 2,000 hours, in the amount 

of $159,000.' 

CARRIED. 

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REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL TUESDAY. MAY 25. 2OIO 

NEW BUSINESS 

CORRESPONDENCE: 


NORTH OKANAGAN . FIRE 

DISPATCH SERVICE 

AGREEMENT - NOTICE OF 

TERMINATION 

(0582-05-2r) 

Moved by Councillor Gilroy, seconded by Councillor Nicol; 

THAT Council receives the letter dated May 1 1, 2010, from 

Mr. Ron W. Baker, Community Protective Services 

Manager, Regional District of North Okanagan, regarding 

Fire Dispatch Service Agreement - Notice of Termination. 

CARRIED. 

DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE - 

BRITISH COLUMBIA'S WATER 

ACT MODERNIZATION 

DISCUSSION PAPER 

(5280-14) 

Moved by Councillor Nicol, seconded by Councillor Gilroy; 

THAT Council receives the letter dated May 5, 2010, from 

Ms. Ceri Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services, District of 

Maple Ridge, regarding British Columbia's Water Act 

Modernization Discussion Paper - Request for Letter to 

Minister Penner. 

CARRIED. 

LOT 3, PLAN 11775 - 

REQUEST FOR CONNECTION 

TO CITY SEWER, OUTSIDE OF 

crrY BoUNDARIES (ANX001 3) 

(3370-20-20, 5340-08) 

Moved by Councillor Nicol, seconded by Councillor Lee; 

THAT Council denies the request from Mr. K. Ley 

Christensen, 4403 Mutrie Road, Lot 3, Plan 11775, for 

Connection to City Sewer, Outside of City Boundaries, as 

per current Corporate Policy; 

AND FURTHER, that Council refers the Corporate Policy 

regarding requests for connection to city sewer, outside of 

City boundaries, to the Manager, Planning & Building, for 

review and comment back to Council. 

CARRIED, with Gouncillor O'Keefe opposed. 

CITY CENTRE 

NEIGHBOURHOOD 

WALKABILITY AUD¡T 

SUMMARY 

(6520-241 

Moved by Councillor Baumbrough, seconded by Councillor Lee; 

THAT Council receives the memo dated May 14,2010, from 

Mr. Chris Ulmer, Long Range Planner, regarding City Centre 

Neighbourhood Walkability Aud it Summary. 

CARRIED. 

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REPORTS: 

CORNERSTONE 

ENTERPRISES LTD. - 

REZONING APPLICATION FOR 

LOTS 9 AND IO, PLAN 

KAP58251, SECTION 26, 

TOWNSHIP 9, O.D.Y.D. (1808 

AND 1812 - 14 AVENUE) 

(zoN00r 6r x3360-20) 


THAT Council support the rezoning application submitted by 

Peter Lukianiuk of Cornerstone Enterprises Ltd. to rezone 

Lots 9 and 10, Plan K4P58251, Section 26, Township 9, 

O.D.Y.D. (1808 and 1812 - 14 Avenue) from R3 - Medium 

Lot Residential to R5 - 

Four-Plex Residential to allow for 

the construction of two residential units in a semi-detached 

format on each of the lots, subject to the following condition: 

1. The property owner is to register a covenant on both of 

the subject properties requiring the installation of three 

Douglas Fir trees on each property. The trees are to be 

a minimum height of 2.5m and are to be located on the 

southern crest of the existing berm on the properties. 

The trees are to be installed following construction of 

buildings on the properties. 

CARRIED. 

501114 B.C. LTD. - REZONING 

AND DEVELOPMENT 

VARIANCE PERM¡T 

APPLICATIONS FOR LOT 2, 

BLK42, SEC 3, TP 8, PLAN 

327E' ODYD (3102 - 37 

AVENUE) (ZONool47, 

DVPoor86) 


Gilroy: 

THAT Council support the application submitted by officials 

of 501114 B.C. Ltd. to rezone Lot 2, Blk 42, Sec 3, Tp 8, 

Plan 3278, ODYD (3102 - 37 Avenue) from C4 - Street 

Oriented Commercial to C2 - Transitional Commercial in 

order to permit the rooming house use on the property, 

subject to the following condition: 

a) The owner is to enter into a Development Agreement 

for the off-site works related to raising the existing 

building, constructing a new basement and installing 

new services. 

AND FURTHER, that Council deny the Development 

Variance Permit application submitted by officials of 

501114 B.C. Ltd. to vary the minimum front yard building 

setback from 4.5m to 2.49m and the minimum west side 

yard building setback from 2.0m to 1.17m because the 

proposed side yard setback would provide insufficient area 

for the exterior stair system and the hedge buffer. As well, 

the proposed front yard setback would result in the front 

stair system being too close to the public sidewalk; 

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AND FURTHER, that Council approve a Development 

Variance Permit that would vary the minimum front yard 

building setback from 4.5m to 3.0m, the minimum west side 

yard building setback from 2.0m to 1.5m and the minimum 

number of off-street parking spaces from five spaces to 

three spaces in order to convert the existing residence 

situated on Lot 2, Blk 42, Sec 3, Tp 8, Plan 3278, ODYD 

(3102 - 37 Avenue) into three dwelling units with each 

operated as a rooming house, subject to the following 

conditions: 

a) That the landscape, site and coloured elevation plans 

form part of the Development Variance Permit as 

Schedule'A'; and 

b) The bylaw to rezone the property to C2 - Transitional 

Commercial is to be adoPted. 

AND FURTHER, that as part of the current review of Zoning 

Bylaw #5000 that Council direct staff to include the issue of 

which zones should allow for the rooming house use. 

CARRIED. 

Councillor O'Keefe declared conflict of interest in the following 

mafter, as her sisfer is a shareholder in Morning Glory Esfafes 

propeñy, which is affected by thís Neighbourhood Plan. 

Councillor O'Keefe left the meeting at 3:59 pm. 

BELLA VISTA WEST 

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN - 

PROPOSED 

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN 

(ocP00037) 

Moved by Councillor Lee, seconded by Councillor Gilroy: 

THAT Council supports the request from the property 

owners to revise the proposed land use designation for Lot 

A, Plan 40310, DL. 298, O.D.Y.D., Except Plan l(4P69767 

(8700 Tronson Road) from Hillside Residential Single and 

Two Family (RST) to Hillside Residential Apartment 

Housing (RAH); 

CARRIED, with Councillors Nicol & Spiers opposed. 

Councitlor O'Keefe retumed to the meeting at 4:05 pm. 

LEGISLATIVE MATTERS: 

BYLAWS: 

ADOPTION 

Moved by Councillor Gilroy, seconded by Councillor O'Keefe: 

THAT Bylaw #5254, "Subdivision and Development 

Servicing (Section 7) Amendment Bylaw Number 52f9,

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2010" - a bylaw to amend the 

and Development Servicing 

adopted. 

"City of Vernon Subdivision 

Bylaw #3843, 1992", be 

CARRIED. 


Gilroy: 

THAT Bylaw #5115, "6468 Okanagan Landing Rezoning 

Amendment Bylaw Number 5115, 2007" - a bylaw to 

rezone the subject property from '43 Rural Small 

Holdings" to "R1 - Estate Lot Residential, R4-Small Lot 

Residential and C1 Neighbourhood Commercial", be 

adopted. (Site 360 Consultíng Ltd.) 

CARRIED. 

THIRD READING 


CARRIED. 

RESCIND SECOND READING, Moved by Councillor Lee, seconded by Councillor Gilroy: 

SECOND READING, AS 

AMENDED 

THAT Bylaw #5251, '4607 20th Street Rezoning 

Amendment Bylaw Number 5251, 2010' - a bylaw to 

rezone the subject properties from 'R5 - Four-plex Housing 

Residential'to'RST1 - Residential Single and Two Family', 

be read a third time. (Parsons) 

THAT Council rescinds second reading of Bylaw #5243, 

"Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan Plan Vernon 

Amendment Bylaw Number 5243,2010" - a bylaw to add 

the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan to the Official 

Community Plan; 

AND FURTHER, that Council amends Bylaw #5243 lo 

revise the proposed land use designation for Lot A, Plan 

40310, DL. 298, O.D.Y.D., Except Plan KAP69767 (8700 

Tronson Road) from 'Hillside Residential Single and Two 

Family (RST)' to 'Hillside Residential Apartment Housing 

(RAH)'; 

AND FURTHER, that Bylaw #5243, "Bella Vista West 

Neighbourhood Plan Plan Vernon Amendment Bylaw 

Number 5243,2010", be read a second time, as amended; 

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AND FURTHER that a third Public Hearing be scheduled 

for "Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan Plan Vernon 

Amendment Bylaw Number 5243,2010' on Monday, June 

28,2010, 5:30 p.m., F Council Chambers at City Hall, 3400 

30 Street. (City of Vernon) 

CARRIED with Gouncillors Spiers & Nicol, opposed. 

FIRST & SECOND READINGS Moved by Councillor O'Keefe, seconded by Councillor 

AND PUBLIG HEARING DATE Baumbrough: 

THAT Bylaw #5242, "Strata Rental Accommodation Zoning 

Text Amendment Bylaw Number 5242,2010" - a bylaw to 

amend the City of Vernon Zoning Bylaw Number 5000, be 

read a first and second time; 

AND FURTHER, that the Public Hearing for Bylaw #5242 

be scheduled for Monday, June 28, 2010, at 5:30 pm, in 

Council Chambers. (City of Vernon) 

CARRIED. 

Moved by Councillor O'Keefe, seconded by Councillor 

Baumbrough: 

THAT Bylaw #5255, "3102 37th Avenue Rezoning 

Amendment Bylaw Number 5255,2019" - a bylaw to rezone 

the subject property from "C4 - Street Oriented Commercial" 

to "C2 - Transitional Commercial", be read a first and second 

time; 

AND FURTHER, that the Public Hearing for Bylaw #5255 

be scheduled for Monday, June 28, 2010, at 5:30 pm, in 

Council Chambers, together with the Public lnput for 

Development Variance Permit #00186, for the same lands. 

(501114 B.C. Ltd.) 

CARRIED. 


THAT Bylaw #5256, "1808 and 1812 14th Avenue Rezoning 

Amendment Bylaw Number 5256,2010" - a bylaw to rezone 

the subject property from "R3 - Medium Lot Residential" to 

"R5 - Four-Plex Residential", be read a first and second 

time; 

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pAcE t5 REGULAR OPEN MEETTNG OF COUNCIL TUESDAY. MAY 25. 2010 

Hearing for Bylaw #5255 

be scheduled for Monday, June 28,2010, at 5:30 pm, in 

Counci I Chambers . (Co merstone Enterpnses Lfd.) 

CARRIED. 

COUNCIL INFORMATION UPDATES: 

COUNCILLOR MARY JO O'KEEFE 

Councillor O'Keefe, provided a verbal report on the following 

matters: 

Tourism Advisory Committee . Tourism Committee meeting attended 

Downtown Vernon Association . DVA Strategy Planning meeting attended 

(DVA) 

COUNCILLOR PATRICK NICOL 

Harwood Elementary 

Councillor Nicol, provided a verbal report on the following 

matters: 

o Hosted Harwood Elementary students for a tour and 

discussion in Council Chambers 

COUNCILLOR JACK GILROY 

Water Restrictions 

Councillor Gilroy, provided a verbal report on the following 

matters: 

o Referenced recent submission by Mr. Gyula Kiss to Morning 

Star regarding water restrictions 

¡ Noted the issue has yet to be discussed at Regional District 

level which is the appropriate venue for such matters 

COUNCILLOR SHAWN LEE 

i:i::lit 

shawn Lee, provided a verbal report on the followins 

Emergency Services Exercise o Attended Emergency Services Exercise to Evacuate 

Canadian Lakeview Estates 

o Noted how well the 3 groups came together in cooperation 

to improve overall effectiveness 

. May 29th a similar operation to take place on Kal Lake 

Okanagan Regional Library . Okanagan Regional Library Board - busy - 

fonruard for new library 

things moving 

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MAYOR WAYNE LIPPERT 

'Business After 5' Event 

Mayor Lippert provided a verbal report on the following matters: 

o Valley wide 'Business after 5' event attended at O'Keefe 

Ranch with area Chamber of Commerce representatives in 

attendance 

Kettle Valley Steam Railway . Councillor Gilroy and he attended Kettle Valley Steam 

railway opening 

Ribbons of Green Society 

o Recognized Ribbons of Green Society for their efforts in trail 

building at Turtle Mtn. 

. Westbild and Venture Training also recognized 

INFORMATION ITEMS: 

Council received the following information items: 

A. Letter dated May 11,2010, from Mr. Geoff Elliott, re: 

Request to Consider Bylaw Changes to Allow & 

Encourage Low Speed Vehicles in Vernon. 

B. Email dated May 4, 2010, from Luc Dehaene, Mayors of 

Ypres, Belgium, Chair of the Board of Director, Mayors 

for Peace 2020 Vision Campaign, re: Request for 

Support for the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons and 

Request to Join the 'Mayors for Peace'. 

C. Minutes from the following Committees of Council: 

(¡) Vernon Athletic Commission, Mar 26 

(¡¡) Communities ln Bloom Committee, Apr 9 

(ii¡) Advisory Planning Board, Apr 27 

(¡v) Finance Committee, APr 29 

CLOSE 

CLOSE OF MEETING: 

Mayor Lippert closed the Regular Open Meeting of the Council 

of the Corporation of the City of Vernon at4'.15 pm. 

CERTIFIED CORREGT: 

Wayne Lippert 

Mayor 

Patricia Bridal 

Corporate Officer 

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- Juru t'{ DeÌ1d,"o - 

P."rt [/11at, ô.oro 

or30 -o \ 

Hi Sue: 

Here is my proposal: A joint venture, the City of Vernon and the 

mammoth ACS, the Amer¡can Cancer Society. We will staft July 5th / 

20tt. 

A fund - raiser, jointly shared costs and profits, with 50 / 50 split on the 

proceeds 

A7 year calendar, ffiy hopes / estimates of sales I have already provided. 

Calendars should be off the press I hope once I am 10 miles out into the 

ocean. 

Safety features, the US Coast Guard involvement, hopes that some of the 

moneygleanedwillassistthepoorwithcancerneeds,etc.Iwil|discuss. 

I have contacted the ACS wlth this plan and have been told an answer 

comes back within 3 to 5 days. . . .I imagine it will be longer. 

I have chosen the City of Vernon instead of other possible agencies 

because: 

- I need a modified boat - publicity to attract other swimmers by next 

summer. 

- I live here - for years it has been public knowledge I want to do a longer 

swim, and I am asked repeatedly what happened . . . why no more 

swims..,.people want to see this happen, 

I believe my figures are reasonable; in one day I had $1'000 

put in my 

mailbox.....for ogochaser...and I am just one of billions inhabiting this 

planet. 

- we need a lot of volunteers to make this work, with the web I think we 

can do it. 

Finally, most importantly, God wants me to do it. I do not have to 

succeed..,..but he wants me to give it my best shot. 

I will bring my best wet suit and a sample of a calendar. 

Thanks, God Bless, Daryl. 

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Vernon City council 

J"n, t,t - De 

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lg ga.or' 

May 11,2010 

Dear mayor and council 

It is time for Vernon to look at changing the bylaws to allow and encourage Low speed Vehicles in Vernon 

cþ. I am writi¡g this letter to you after having driven a Dynasty IT LSV in Vernon for the past year . I 

have driven in all 4 seasons in all weather conditions and have found it to be a reliable and convenient way 

to travel in town. I have talked to dozens ofVemon taxpayers and have found 100 percent support for 

LSV so far. 

The only persons I can imagine not supporting LSV would be the persons deriving their income flom the 

sale of óiiand gas and possibly the people going past me at 70 or S0 kph on Okanogan Landing road' 

My Dynasty is limited to 50 kph. 

There are só many benefits to the environment . Now with the oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico we 

need more than ever to reduce our dependence on oil. 

I will mention a few benefits here. 

The first is that my all electric car does not pollute the air it does not drip oil or anti fueeze, or need oil 

changes or tune uPS. 

It does not need to warm up in the moming . I just turn it on and drive away. 

It is almost silent . I am sure all of us at some time have wished our neighbours didn't need to warm their 

vehicles up. The air in this valley can be very bad for people with lung problems. 

I could goon about the benefits of a clean air vehicle, but it is time to encourage alternate forms of non 

polluting transportation. 

-Irrty 

ñut saved about 100 gallons of gasoline. The cost for the electricþ I used I estimate at about 

"ur 

SZb.OO. It is impossible for me to tell as I used $800.05 in 2009 and a $986.97 l¡¡'2008. My other energy 

saving -.**"r have made it impossible to calculate the actual consumption increase due to my electric 

car. 

people will never give up there cars compleûely why not have that second vehicle an electric LSV. Mayor 

lippert totA me the city's main concem in allowing these vehicles on the road was liability. 

I have talked to three councillors who are in favour of LSV. Now its time again to vote. 

We already share the road with motorcycles, electric bikes , bikes and the occasional handicap scooter. 

The city oiv"ôo Bylaws department owns and drives a small Suzuki truck. It is not crash tested and I 

doubt it is highway capable. 

Gerry Martsúos has recently moved to Vernon fiom Vancouver , he is the past president ofthe Vancouver 

Electric Vehicle Association. Gerry drives a full electric car in Vernon and has offered to share his 

knowledge with Vernon City Council. Gerrf, and I would love to have a chance to talk to you in person to 

dispel any false information about these vehicles . I would also be happy to take you for a ride around 

Vemon in my LSV. Please don't wait for federal or provincial rules to change to lead us to greener 

technologies. They have already shown they won't, use your position on council to make positive change 

and become proponents of environmental technologies. 

Sincerely 

GeoffElliott 

2s0-558-1883 

it'4*i' I t 

ñ*40'[uunt 

f -J, 0} 

t^'."i'il 

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Susan Blakely 

From: 

Sent: 

To: 

Gc: 

Subject: 

Attachments: 

Susan Blakely 

Thursday, May 20, 20101:52 PM 

'geoffelliott@shaw.ca' 

Amanda Watson 

Confirmation of Delegation to Council 

May 12 2009 - Report - Low Speed Vehicles.pdf 

Good Afternoon Mr. Elliott; 

This email will confirm your attendance, with Mr. Marcelos, at the Monday, June 14, 2010 Regular Council meeting, in 

the Council Chambers, City Hall. Please be aware that the agenda is finally reviewed and set on the Wednesday, prior 

to the meeting. On occasion, rescheduling does occur during this review, due to volume concerns. We thank you for 

your understanding when such instances arise. 

Council has established a 5 minute time limit for presentations, and individuals scheduled to appear before Council 

must submit the presentation in writing on the Monday prior to the Council meeting day and summarize the 

presentation when appearing before Council. Please note that your letter provided to us for the May 25th Agenda, will 

suffice as your'written submission', but if you want to provide further information, please do so by Friday, June LLth. 

The Mayor of the City of Vernon is addressed as "Mr. Mayo/' or "Your Worship", and all questions are directed to the 

Mayor as Chairman of the meeting. 

Council has established a process by which any presentation made to Council will be brought forward to their next 

meeting (approximately 2 weeks' time) for consideration. 

lf you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at 550-3526 or sblakelv@vernon.ca. 

Further to our conversation today, I have found the following Council resolutions from 2009, which may interest you. I 

am also attaching a copy of the staff report that was presented at the May 25,2OOg meeting. lf you have questions 

regarding the report, please feel free to contact Ms. Amanda Watson, Municipal Transportation Tech. directly at 

awatson@vernon.ca or by telephone at 250-550-3587. 

April 14. 2009 - Reqular Gouncil Meetinq: 

ELECTRIC CARS 

(83r0-01) 

THAT Council directs staff to draft a bylaw for consideration authorizing the use of 

Neighbourhood Electric Vehicles (NEV) within the boundaries of the City of Vernon. 

CARRIED. 

Mav 25. 2009 - Resular Council Meetinq: 

LOW SPEED VEHICLES / NEIGHBOURHOOD VEHICLES 

(5460-06) 

THAT Council postpone implementation of a bylaw to permit Low Speed Vehicles, specifically 

Neighbourhood Electric Vehicles / Neighbourhood (or Near) Zero Emission Vehicles, on City of 

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Vernon municipal roads with speed limits up to 50 km/h for eighteen months, to permit staff to 

incorporate the Ministry of Transportation and Highways policy on Near Zero Emission Vehicles 

which is due to be published in the very near future, and further to allow staff to evaluate the 

experiences of other communities and the results of Ontario's five year pilot study into the use of 

Neighbourhood Electric Vehicles. 

CARRIED. 

.svLsawBlaVzeL¿, cMc 

Deputy Corporate Officer 

City of Vernon 

3400 30th Street 

Vernon, B,C. V1T 5EG 

(250) 550-3526 (ph) 

(250) 550-3527 (fax) 

sblakelv@vernon.ca 

www.vernon.ca 

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From: Laura Hockman [mailto:laura@ilvernon.ca] 

Sent: Tuesday, June 08,2010 1:18 PM 

To: Patti Bridal; Mayor; norm-a-peters@shaw.ca; Don Hood 

Subject: Delegation to City Council Meeting on June 14,2010 

Hi Patti, 

lL Vernon would like to have a delegation to the City Council at the Council meeting on 

June 14 and be added to the agenda. Norm Peters will be doing the presentation about 

concerns we have about the changes to Polson Park, particularly accessibility of people 

with mobilities disabilities being impacted by the proposed changes to the parking and 

road access. 

lf you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself directly. 

Thank you, 

Laura 

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PRESS RELEASE 

HEADLINE: 

CHAMBER POLICY SUCCEEDS 

DATE: May 29, 2010 

Gnenren VenNoN CHIMSER oF CouueRcE 

102-2gO132nd Street Vernon BC V1T 5M2 

(250) 545-0771Fax (250) 545-3114 

www.vernonchamber.ca 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Po.ljcy that supports a local distillery, Okanagan Spirits, was passed successfully at the 

58"'Annual General Meeting & Conference of the British Columbia Chamber of 

Commerce in Vancouver, BC. 

The policy resolution entitled, "Liouor Distribution Branch Chanoes to Suooort Industrv 

Choice For British Columbia", speaks to the need for the Provincial Government to 

review the legislative and regulatory structure with respect to alcoholic beverage 

manufacture, distribution and sale in BC to ensure fairness and balance among 

components of the industry, including Artisan Distillers. 

"We are pleased this resolution has been passed with the full support of the delegates 

attending the BC Chamber conference", stated Chamber of Commerce President, 

Jonathan Jones. "This is a practical policy that directly impacts a member business in 

our community and we are delighted that our Chamber has been able to impact the 

potential growth and development of Artisan Distilleries across BC, but more 

importantly in our community", he continued. 

The development of this policy was a partnership between Okanagan Spirits, The City 

of Vernon, Economic Development and the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce. 

"This is fantastic news. For the first time in our 6 yr history we feel that we have an 

opportunity to bring additional focus and outside attention to the current regulatory 

distribution system. We are thrilled by the support we have received by the City of 

Vernon and our Chamber", says Rodney Goodchild, Sales and Marketing Manager of 

Okanagan Spirits. He followed up by indicating that, "A change in the distribution policy 

would give our distillery and others of similar size a real chance to develop and grow in 

Vernon and throughout the Province". 

The adoption of this policy now directs the BC Chamber of Commerce to address this 

issue with the Provincial Government. The policy was one of forty policies in total up for 

debate from across British Columbia. 

For further details contact: 

Val Trevis 

General Manager 

Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce 

250-545-0771 

manager@vernonchamber.ca 

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LTQUOR DISTRIBUTTON BRANCH CHANGES TO SUPPORT rI\DUSTRY CHOICE 

FOR BRITISH COLUMBIA 

The licensing for all liquor providers is mandated by the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) in 

the Province of British Columbia. When comparing the regulations that govern breweries, 

wineries and distilleries, the inequities ofthe LDB regulations become more apparent and are 

somewhat disabling to particular industries. These regulatory imbalances are industry speciftc, 

meaning the regulations are not standardized across each facet of the industry. 

The Chamber believes that the all sectors of this critical industry should have the opportunity to 

compete on an open basis to allow for fair and equitable opportunities to sell and distribute their 

products under similar regulations granted to other sectors who are not impeded by the current 

regulatory environment, such as the BC wine industry. 

The Chamber believes that a particularly pertinent example of the negative impact the current 

system has on new growth sectors of the economy is that of artisan distillers, a relatively small 

sector which is unable to reach its full potential given the current regulatory system. 

Background: 

British Columbia has all of the necessary resources to become the premier artisan distilling 

region in Canada. At the current time, there are Artisan Distillers located in Vernon, Penticton, 

Hornby Island, Cobble Hill, Victoria and Oyster River on Vancouver Island. Clean air and water, 

diversity of agricultural products and a skilled workforce are all necessary components which 

BC has in abundance. 

Craft spirits are handmade in pot stills, requiring continuous input from a master distiller. 

Although BC is the leader in artisan distilling in Canada at present, the distillers are fighting an 

uphill battle due to the Liquor Distribution Branch's (LDB) distribution and mark-up policies for 

spirits in general. 

Current Regulation for the sector: 

The licensing for distillers in British Columbia is mandated by the Liquor Distribution Branch. 

Both Winery Licenses and Distiller Licenses are controlled by the LDB which has set separate 

yet very specific guidelines for each of these industries. Referencing the BC Ministry documents, 

Winery Licenses-Terms and Conditions and Brewer. Distiller and Asent Licenses-Terms and 

Conditions, the Distillers of BC are only permitted to sell their products off-site to LDB stores 

and any other retail stores designated by the LDB, provided they have an Agent's License. 

Additionally, Distillers can set aside an area within their respective manufacturing facility as a 

sampling room where free samples can be served to the public as well as operate one on-site 

retail store at the manufacturing site, provided they have an on-site operating agreement with the 

LDB. 

Distillers under the current LDB regulations are: 

o Not permitted to sell directly to the food and beverage industry, 

o Not permitted to charge a fee for samples provided during tastings, 

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. Not permitted to hosts events at the manufacturing facility, 

¡ Not permitted to set aside an outdoor area on their property to host patrons for outdoor 

picnic events, and 

o Not permitted to operate a lounge 

Why this Agricultural Industry should be developed. 

Distillers provide an opportunity to develop a new green, sustainable industry providing new 

jobs, enhanced agri-tourism and culinary tourism while producing a product that is desired 

throughout the world markets. Artisan distilleries are striving to achieve a high end culinary 

delight from agricultural side products that otherwise are not marketable. Growers have very few 

secondary markets where they can direct product that would otherwise be considered a profit loss 

or waste. As a result, the goods produced by Artisan distilleries provide an avenue where BC raw 

materials and/or waste agricultural products can be processed to top shelf merchandise thus 

producing a value-added industry contributing back to the BC economy. 

Research by the Canadian Tourism Commission and the International Tourism Association 

show, that culinary tourism is the fastest growing sector in the tourism industry. In fact, the BC 

Tourism Ministry is in the process of facilitating the formation of the Food and Beverage 

Alliance of BC which would compliment the BC Artisan Distillers Guild. British Columbia 

Distillers will help to provide new destinations as their craft, and the equipment they use is not 

only extremely attractive, but also provides the patrons with a unique environment, where 

emotional bonds to a region are developed through the expertise exhibited through traditional 

craftsmanship. Visitors and locals alike can witness how agricultural goods are being turned into 

top shelf products that are being recognized intemationally. Additionally, farmers and First 

Nations groups who harvest wild fruit would benefit immediately. 

Providing product directly to the customer 

The LCB and its internal structure create difficulties in how the 'small niche' producers of 

distilled products deliver their products to market. This results in extremely long delivery times 

for customers. For example: If a local liquor store in the Okanagan orders a case of a registered 

product from one of the Okanagan distilleries, the following steps must occur for a legal sales 

transaction to take place: 

1. The order will have to be placed with the LDB in Vancouver 

2. The LDB orders the one (1) case from the distillery in the Okanagan 

3. The distillery has to physically ship the one (1) case to Vancouver to the LDB Warehouse 

4. From the Warehouse, the one (l) case will be shipped back to the Okanagan to the liquor 

store that ordered the product. 

This results in a 900km plus journey with a tumaround time of between four and nineteen weeks. 

This reduces the choice available to the consumer, the ability of businesses to get their product to 

receptive markets and unnecessarily and arbitrarily imposes punitive costs on the producer. This 

is particularly concerning given that this situation and process must be followed even when the 

liquor store ordering product is in the same community. 

Keeping Local Industry Local 

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Keeping the opportunity for green business initiatives in communities throughout BC is of 

paramount importance at a time when the local economies are only starting to emerge from the 

global economic crisis. One BC distiller derives 65% of their products sales 

from their storefront location. ln order to create a financially viable operation, this distiller will 

either need to expand its wholesale operation or relocate into a denser populated centre to 

increase sales volumes. Such moves may cause artisan distillers to relocate away from the 

smaller communities, this will be problematic for many of these communities who are looking to 

continue to diversify for future economic stability in their regions. 

Conclusion 

The BC wine industry was virtually non-existent, before the current distribution policies were 

introduced that now support and enable BC wineries to thrive. Today, the wine industry has the 

privilege of marketing its products via 60-700/o of the available floor space in a BC Liquor Store. 

In speaking with managers of BC Liquor stores, this is a dramatic shift from 20 years ago when 

the LDB regulations were changed for the wine industry. 

A strong artisan distilling industry is the next obvious step and would be a fitting compliment to 

the very successful, internationally recognized wine sector. However, the current LDB 

regulations are restrictive and debilitating to the growth of the artisan distilleries and a range of 

other producers in our province. Although Artisan Distilleries in BC are in their infancy, as 

noted previously, the quality of distilled products has already been recognized with numerous 

gold medals at international and North American competitions. In addition, the production of 

149 million liters of spirits in Canadain2009 clearly states there is an industry with which to 

work from. 

THE CHAMBER RECOMMENDS 

That the Provincial Government review the legislative and regulatory structure with respect to 

alcoholic beverage manufacture, distribution and sale in BC to ensure fairness and balance 

among components of the industry including the Artisan Distillers. 

SUBMITTED BY THE GREATER VERNON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

The Policy Review Committee supports this resolution. 

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Artisa 

tillers Guild 

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info@oka na ga nspiritsrom 

June 3rd, 2010 

Executive Summary 

PREAMBLE 

British Columbia has all of the necessary resources to become the premier artisan distilling region 

within Canada. Clean air and water, diversity of agriculh.rral products and a skilled workforce are all 

necessary components that B.C. has in abundance. The Artisan Distillers Guild of B.C. a society 

incorporated in the Province to represent artisan distiller's, wants to work with Government to make ftis 

craft-industry grow. 

As we have mentioned in the address to the attendants at our two private tasting events, we are not 

looking for hand-outs or anything that will negaüvely impact the revenues of the Province. We are 

convinced that with slight changes to Government policy, artisan distilling could see grovvth from the 

present six artisan distilleries to frfg or more scattered throughout the Province. Our wine regions and 

significantly, other non-faditional wine areas such as the Cariboo, Kootenays and the Peace River 

could all benefit from this groulfr. 

WHAT Is Gnnrr DISTILLING 

Craft distilling is an old art that is now finding its way into the New World. Artisan distillers typically 

produce less than 50,000 litres of pure spirits annually using local agricultural produce requiring 

continuous input from a Master Disliller. Although B.C. is presently the leader in artisan distilling in 

Canada, the distillers are fighting an uphill battle due to the LDB's distibution policies for spirits. What 

we have tried to explain during our private tasting events on Novembe( 17ol 2OOg and May 31"'2010 is 

that we are absolutely not comparable wih large size alcohol refineries such as the distilleries you will 

find in Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario. These operations have the capacity to produce upwards of 

270,000,000 litres annually, however, Artisan Distillers of BC are challenged with playing in the same 

distibution and mark up league. 

WHY THIS AGRIcULTURAL INDUSTRY SHOULO BE DEVELOPED 

At a time when jobs are disappearing in traditional industries in 8.C., we are offering an opportunity to 

develop a new green indusfy providing new jobs and enhanced agricultural and culinarytourism. 

Research by the Canadian Tourism Commission and the lnternational Tourism Association show, that 

culinary tourism is the fastest growing sector in the industry within developed countries. Our industy 

will help to provide new destinations as our craft and the equipment we are using are not only 

exfemely attractive but also provides our guests with an intact environment, with closeness to a region. 

Tourists as well as local residents can come and experience how agricultural products are being turned 

into top shelf producß. 

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British Columbia has successfully created a thriving cottage wine industry. Before the current 

distibution policies were introduced the BC wine industry was non-existent. A strong artisan distilling 

indusfy is the next obvious step and would be a fitting compliment. Although in its infancy the quality of 

our products has already been recognized with numerous gold medals in lnternational and Norúr 

American competitions. 

B.C. artisan distilling is poised to become a new and vital industry. With the cooperation of 

Government and new policy initiatives this growth can be realized. 

NECESSARY CHANGES To LDB DISTRIBUTIoN AND MARK.UP PoLICIES 

The prospect of a return on investment is an essential component to attracting the capital necessary for 

expansion. A more open regulatory environment enabling growth of one's own market would facilitate 

the development of this new and exciting indusfy. Direct disfibution and sales and a lower mark-up 

rate than the current 1630/0 (170o/o from l"tJuly) are key to moving the industry foruvard. The way the 

LDB is sfuctured hey are challenged to handle our'small niche' products. Their logistical capabilities 

do not supportthe distibution of low volume items throughout the Province. 

Like our wine indusfy thirty years ago, the opportunity today exists to encourage an environmentally 

sound, value added local industry. A thriving artisan distilling indusfy creates new revenues, new jobs, 

new invesûnent and new technology. British Columbians will be proud of the world-class products this 

sector will produce. Our Guild can assure the Government that future producß will maintiain our current 

high standards. We uould like to continue meeting with you to further discuss this new opportunity and 

the necessary regulatory changes that will allow this micro-indusfy to thrive. 

G¡¡¡r-le¡,¡ces wtrH REGARD To REVENUE LossEs, INTERNAT|oNAL TRADE ANo MAJoR DoMESTtc 

PRODUCERS 

The revenue losses to the BC Government from lost mark-up can be called non-existent. There is 

hardly any revenue at present and the little there is will remain stagnant. An amendment in policy to 

mirror that of the wine industy, the little revenue that is lost will be compensated by income through the 

portion of the HST that remains within the Province. 

ln terms of lnternational Trade challenges one has to look at what policies are in place in other 

Countries. The craft distilling industry in most countries of the western world is embraced by 

Governments as they are providing a welcome service. The European Union, besides having tax 

reducing policies in place, is going as far as to pay up to 40% of the distilling equipment cost. Even 

other Canadian Provinces such as PEI and Nova Scotia are embracing this industy wholeheartedly. 

For major Canadian or lnternational producers we will not even be visible on their landscape with our 

miniature volumes. By establishing rules in terms of local BC raw material and maximum volume, 

larger manufactr.¡res will not be interested. 

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FILE: DVP00195 

SUBJECT: HEINS - 

3090-20 

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR LOT 

72, PLAN 19046, SECTION 10 TOWNSHIP 8, O.D.Y.D. (6305 SWAN 

ROAD) 

PURPOSE: 

To review the Development Variance Permit application submitted by Siegfried Heins to 

vary the maximum height for a secondary building from 4.5m and one storey to 7.5m and 

oneandahalfstoreysforconstructionofagaragewithaworkshopbelow. 

RECOMMENDATION: 

That Council support the Development Variance Permit application submitted Siegfried 

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Heins to vary the following provisions of Zoning Bylaw #5000: 

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a) Section 4.5.6 to increase the maximum height for a secondary building from 4.5m or 

one storey to 7.5m or one and a half storeys; and 

b) Section 9.2.5 to increase the maximum height for a secondary building from 4.5m to 

7.5m. 

For construction of a secondary building on Lot 72,Plan 19046, Section 10, Township 8, 

O.D.Y.D. (6305 Swan Road), subject to the following conditions: 

a) The minimum side yard setback for the secondary building shall be 2.52m (8.25ft); 

b) The minimum front yard setback for the secondary building shall be 16.69m 

(5a 75ft); 

c) The owner is to utilize materials and colours for the exterior finish of the secondary 

building that match andior complement the exterior finish of the primary building; and 

d) The site and elevation plans shall be attached to the DVP as "Schedule 4". 

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ALTERNATIVES & IMPLIGATIONS : 

ANALYSIS: 

1. Council may deny the variance application. The owner will be required to_redesign the 

proposed säconOäry building and develop the property according to the.Zoning Bylaw 

+SOOO R1 - Estate Lot Residential zone and the secondary buildings regulations' 

2. Council may support the variance application subject to additional conditions, or subject 

to conditionê other than the conditions recommended by staff. 

A. Committee/Board Recommendations: 

The Advisory Planning Board (APB) reviewed the application at their June 1, 2010 

meeting and adopted the following resolution' 

.THAT the Advisory Planning Board recommends Council support tfe D9^vglopment 

Variance permit 

by Siegfried Heins for Lot 72, Plan 19046, Sec. 

10, Tp. g, ODy to vary the maximum height for a secondary 

building fiom 4. 

construct a gara 

B. Rationale: 

7.bm and one and a half storeys in order to 

elow'" 

1. The applicant is seeking the height and number of storeys variance. in order to 

construct a detached level entry garage with a walk out basement below that the 

owner has indicated would be used as a personalworkshop. 

Z. The subject property slopes down from Swan Road towards the rear of the 

property. The'naturai slope of the ploperty (see Figure 5) facilitates the walk out 

basement format for the proposed building' 

3. The proposed secondary building siting includes a side yard setb.ack of 2'52m that 

¡s eciuaj to the side yaid setbaók requirement for primary buildings in the R1 - 

Estaie Lot Residential zone of 2'5m (see Figure 6)' 

4. The proposed front yard setback for the secondary building is 16.69m' This 

setback ¡s more than double the required R1 - Estate Lot Residential zone front 

yard setback of 7.5m and will place ihe front of the proposed building further back 

on the property than the existing primary building (see Figure 6)' 

5. To assist in incorporating the secondary building with the existing primary building, 

the owner is required tõ ensure the exterior finish will match and/or complement 

the exterior finish on the primary building' 

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Attachments: 

1. Figure 1 Property location plan (large scale)' 

2. Figure 2 - Property location plan (small scale). 

3. Figure 3 - 

4. Figure 4 5. Figure 5 - 

6. Figure 6 7. Figure 7 8. Figure 8 - 

Aerial photo of property (large scale). 

Aerial photo of property (small scale). 

Photos of proposed secondary building location from the front of the 

subject ProPertY. 

Site plan. 

Front elevation. 

Rear elevation. 

Strategic PIan Obiectives: 

The development variance application for the subject properties involves the following 

objective in Council's Strategic Plan: 

E. 

Policv (Existinq/Relevance/None) : 

N/A 

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Relevant Historv: 

N/A 

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Applicant's Response: 

The applicant has been provided with a copy of the staff report for review and 

opportunity to provide Councilwith comments concerning the report. 

Reasons for Bvlaw: 

N/A 

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Approved for submission to Council: 

Date: g Jo,---y 7o ( c) 

APPROVALS DATE COUNCIL AGENDA INFORMATION: 

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UBCM RESOLUTION 

,'Liquor Distribution Branch changes to 2upnort 

lndustry 

Choice for British Columbia" 

WHEREAS both the Winery Licenses and Distilter Licenses are controlled by the 

Lþuor Distribution Branch which has set separate yet very specific guidelines for 

each industry; 

are onty permitted to selltheir products off-site 

and any other retait stores designated by the 

they have an Agent's Licence; 

AND WHEREAS the Distillers License under the current Liquor Distríbution Branch 

regulations are not permitted to: setl directty to food and beverage industry; charge 

"í", for samples p'rovided during tastings;-host events at the manufacturing facility, 

operate a loungeior set aside an outdõor area on their propet'ty to host patrons for 

outdoor picnicêvents, as altowed by the Winery Licenses 

THEREFORE BE tT RESOLVED that the Provincial Government review the 

tegistation and regulatory structure with respect to atcoholic beverage manufacture, 

distribution and áale in- British cotumbia to ensure fairness and balance among 

components of the industry - inctuding the A¡lisan Distillers. 58

LTQUOR DISTRTBUTION BRANCH CIIANGES TO SUPPORT TNDUSTRY CHOTCE 

FOR BRITISH COLITMBIA 

The licensing for all liquor providers is mandated by the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) in 

the Province of British Columbia. When comparing the regulations that govern breweries, 

wineries and distilleries, the inequities of the LDB regulations become more apparent and are 

somewhat disabling to particular industries. These regulatory imbalances are industry specific, 

meaning the regulations afe not standardized across each facet of the industry. 

The Chamber believes that the all sectors of this critical industry should have the opportunity to 

compete on an open basis to allow for fair and equitable opportunities to sell and distribute their 

products under similar regulations granted to other sectors who are not impeded by the current 

regulatory environment, such as the BC wine industry. 

The Chamber believes that a particularly pertinent example of the negative impact the cunent 

system has on new growth sectors of the economy is that of artisan distillers, a relatively small 

sector which is unable to reach its full potential given the current regulatory system. 

Background: 

British Columbia has all of the necessary resources to become the premier artisan distilling 

region in Canada. At the current time, there are Artisan Distillers located in Vemon, Penticton, 

Hornby Island, Cobble Hill, Victoria and Oyster River on Vancouver Island. Clean air and water, 

diversity of agricultural products and a skilled workforce are all necessary components which 

BC has in abundance. 

Craft spirits are handmade in pot stills, requiring continuous input from a master distiller. 

Although BC is the leader in artisan distilling in Canada at present, the distillers are fighting an 

uphill battle due to the Liquor Distribution Branch's (LDB) distribution and mark-up policies for 

spirits in general. 

Current Regulation for the sector: 

The licensing for distillers in British Columbia is mandated by the Liquor Distribution Branch. 

Both Winery Licenses and Distiller Licenses are controlled by the LDB which has set separate 

yet very specific guidelines for each of these industries. Referencing the BC Ministry documents, 

Winerv Lícenses-Terms and Conditíons and Brewer, Distiller and Asent Licenses-Terms and 

Conditions.the Distillers of BC are only permitted to sell their products off-site to LDB stores 

and any other retail stores designated by the LDB, provided they have an Agent's License. 

Additionally, Distillers can set aside an area within their respective manufacturing facility as a 

sampling room where free samples can be served to the public as well as operate one on-site 

retail store at the manufacturing site, provided they have an on-site operating agreement with the 

LDB. 

Distillers under the current LDB regulations are: 

o Not permitted to sell directly to the food and beverage industry, 

o Not permitted to charge a fee for samples provided during tastings, 

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. Not permitted to hosts events at the manufacturing facility, 

o Not permitted to set aside an outdoor area on their property to host patrons for outdoor 

picnic events, and 

o Not permitted to operate a lounge 

Why this Agricultural Industly should be developed. 

Distillers provide an opportunity to develop a new green, sustainable industry providing new 

jobs, enhanced agri-tourism and culinary tourism while producing a product that is desired 

throughout the wo¡ld markets. Artisan distilleries are striving to achieve a high end culinary 

delight from agricultural side products that othenvise are not marketable. Growers have very few 

secondary markets where they can direct product that would otherwise be considered a profit loss 

or waste. As a result, the goods produced by Artisan distilleries provide an avenue where BC raw 

materials and/or waste agricultural products can be processed to top shelf merchandise thus 

producing a value-added industry contributing back to the BC economy. 

Research by the Canadian Tourism Commission and the International Tourism Association 

show, that culinary tourism is the fastest growing sector in the tourism industry. In fact, the BC 

Tourism Ministry is in the process of facilitating the formation of the Food and Beverage 

Alliance of BC which would compliment the BC Artisan Distillers Guild. British Columbia 

Distillers will help to provide new destinations as their craft, and the equipment they use is not 

only extremely attractive, but also provides the patrons with a unique environment where 

emotional bonds to a region are developed through the expertise exhibited through traditional 

craftsmanship. Visitors and locals alike can witness how agricultural goods are being turned into 

top shelf products that are being recognized internationally. Additionally, farmers and First 

Nations groups who harvest wild fruit would benefit immediately. 

Providing product directly to the customer 

The LCB and its internal structure create difficulties in how the 'small niche' producers of 

distilled products deliver their products to market. This results in extremely long delivery times 

for customers. For example: If a local liquor store in the Okanagan orders a case of a registered 

product from one of the Okanagan distilleries, the following steps must occur for a legal sales 

transaction to take place: 

1. The order will have to be placed with the LDB in Vancouver 

2. The LDB orders the one (l) case from the distillery in the Okanagan 

3. The distillery has to physically ship the one (1) case to Vancouver to the LDB Warehouse 

4. From the Warehouse, the one (l) case will be shipped back to the Okanagan to the liquor 

store that ordered the product. 

This results in a 900km plus journey with a turnaround time of between four and nineteen weeks. 

This reduces the choice available to the consumer, the abilþ of businesses to get their product to 

receptive markets and unnecessarily and arbitrarily imposes punitive costs on the producer. This 

is particularly concerning given that this situation and process must be followed even when the 

liquor store ordering product is in the same community. 

Keeping Local Industry Local 

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Keeping the opportunity for green business initiatives in communities throughout BC is of 

parámount imiòrtance ât a time when the local economies are only starting to emerge from the 

gtoUat economic crisis. One BC distiller derives 65% of their products sales 

ñom their storefront location. In order to create a financially viable operation, this distiller will 

either need to expand its wholesale operation or relocate into a denser populated centre to 

increase sales volumes. Such moves may cause artisan distillers to relocate away from the 

smaller communities, this will be problematic for many of these communities who are looking to 

continue to diversif, for future economic stability in their regions. 

Conclusion 

The BC wine industry was virnlally non-existen! before the cunent distribution policies were 

introduced that now support and enable BC wineries to thrive. Today, the wine industry has the 

privilege of marketing its productsvia60-70%oofthe available floor space in a BC Liquor Store. 

in rp"füing with manageri of BC Liquor stores, this is a dramatic shift from 20 years ago when 

the LDB regulations were changed for the wine industry. 

A strong artisan distilling industry is the next obvious step and would be a fitting compliment to 

the very successful, internationally recognized wine sector. However, the current LDB 

regulations are restrictive and debilitating to the growth ofthe artisan distilleries and a range of 

otñer producers in our province. Although Artisan Distilleries in BC are in their infancy, as 

noted previously, the quality of distilled products has already been recognized with numerous 

gold medals at ínternaiionai and North American competitions. In addition, the production of 

I¿g .itlion liters of spirits in Canada in 2009 clearly states there is an industry with which to 

work from. 

TIIE CHAMBER RECOMMENDS 

That the Provincial Government review the legislative and regulatory structure with respect to 

alcoholic beverage manufacture, distribution and sale in BC to ensure fairness and balance 

among components of the industry, including the Artisan Distillers. 

SUBMITTED BY THE GREATER VERNON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

The Policy Review Committee suDDorts this resolution. 

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REGIOI{AL DISTRICT OF NORTH O](ANAGAIL 

ELECTORAL AREAS: 

CITY OF ARMSTRONG 

OISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM 

CITY OF ENDERBY 

VILLAGE OF LUMBY 

TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN 


"B'- SWAN LAKE 

"C'- B X DISTRICT 

"D" _ LUMBY (RURAL) 

"E" - CHERRWILLE 

"F'- ENDERBY (RURAL) 

OFFICE OF: CORPORATE AND ELECTORAL AREA SERVICES 

OUR FILE No.: 620.30.03/810 

May 17,2010 


3400 - 30th Street 

Vernon, BC V1T 5E6 

Attn.: Patti Bridal 

Manager of Corporate Services 

MÁY 1 g [iû 

Thg Côrnorrlion 0l 

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Dear Ms. Bridal: 

Re: Sterile Insect Release Program 

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Âo\ 'o 

Your letter of April 13,2010 on the topic matter was considered by the Board of Directors at its 

meeting of May 5,2010. 

ln light of the fact that the service review has been completed, staff requested clarification from 

the City's representatives on the Board of Directors with respect to the reference in the 

correspondence to Council's motion on April 27, 2009, as well as reference to a further review 

being contemplated. ln accordance with their response, we advise that no further action is 

being contemplated other than amendment of the service establishment bylaw as outlined in 

Bylaws 2232 and 2293. 

Yours truly, 

Maggie Knox, General Manager 

Corporate and Electoral Area Services 

c.c. Greg Betts, Administrator 

Cara McCurrach, General Manager, OKSIR 

Regional District of North Okanagan 

9848 Aberdeen Road 

Coldstream, BC 

V1 B 2K9 

Phone: 

Fax: 

Web: 

E-Mail: 

250-550-3700 

250-550-3701 

www.rdno.ca 

info@rdno ca 

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April 13th,201o 




Vl B 2K9 

File: 0482-1 0-02;0482-05-06 

Attention: Greg Betts, Administrator 

Okanagan Kootenay Sterile lnsect Release Program 

1450 KLO Road 

Kelowna, BC 

v1w 324 

Attention: Cara McCurrach, General Manager 

Dear Sir/Madame: 

RE: Sterile lnsect Release 

Council, at its meeting of April 1 zth,2010, reviewed the repo{, and attachments, dated March 

1gth, 2010 from Mr. Betts, to the North Okanagan Regionh Bôard Directors for their April 7th, 

2010, Board meeting. This report containeO a memorandum dated April 27th,.200.9, from 

David Sewell to Grðg Betts regarding Councils request to review and consider the cost 

allocation of the service. The following motion resulted. 

THAT Councit advises the North Okanagan Regionat Distríct (NORD) and the Oka.nagan 

Kootenay sterile lnsect Release Board, that vernon council suppotts the sterile lnsect 

Release (SIR) Program; 

AND FURTHER, requests that NORD and StR address the attocation formula for the City 

of Vernon, and ihe formula for the Regionat District, based on the acreages in each 

jurisdiction. 

For your convenience, I have attached a copy of the NORD memo of April 27th,2009 which 

outlines the 2OOg requisitions based on land u acreage' 

ln contemplation of a review being undertaken, Vernon Council, at the Regular Open -- 

meeting, gaue their consent, to Amend v Number 834, 1989, by BylawS 2232,2007 and 

2293,2007. Certified True Copies atta 

Yours trulY, 

Patricia Bridal, CMC 

Manager of CorPorate Services 

Cc: Mayor & Council, CitY of Vernon 

Leon Gous, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Vernon 

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REpoRr/REcoMMENDA'oN ro couNcr Rf üËruAL 

SUBMITTED BY: Dale Rintoul, Planner DATE: May 26, 2010 

FILE: 4320-20 

SUBJECT: 

VERNON SOCCER ASSOCIATION - APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR 

PRIMARY LICENCE AT 6601 OKANAGAN LANDING ROAD 

PURPOSE: 

To review the inquiry from the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) as to whether 

Council will continueto support the Vernon Soccer Association liquor licence application for 

the property at 6601 Okanagan Landing Road without the LCLB enforcing a Good 

Neighbour Agreement condition. 


That Council continues to support the liquor licence application submitted by officials of the 

Vernon Soccer Association for the property at 6601 Okanagan Landing Road because the 

Association has entered into a Good Neighbour Agreement (attached as Figure 2) which 

addresses Council's and the community's concerns related to the subject application. 

AND FURTHER, Council acknowledges that the LCLB does not enforce Good Neighbour 

Agreements as a condition of liquor licence approvals' 

ALTERNATIVES & IMPLICATIONS: 

ANALYSIS: 

1. Council may delete the Good Neighbour Agreement requirement and have the local 

RCMP and City bylaw enforcement officers forward to the LCLB Liquor lnspector any 

neighbourhood complaints related to the licenced establishment to the LCLB Liquor 

lnspector. 

A. Committee/Board Reeomme¡de!þns: 

N/A 

B. Rationale: 

1. On April 26, 2010 Council passed a resolution in support of the liquor licence 

application submitted by the Vernon Soccer Association for the mezzanine floor 

area in the indoor soccer facility at 6601 Okanagan Landing Road. Council's 

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support was subject to the soccer association entering jnto a G99d Neighbour 

Agreement. Council's resolution was sent to the LCLB for their consideration. 

2. The City received a letter (copy attached) dated May 12, 2010 from the LCLB 

thanking Council for their resolution. The LCLB indicated they have no authority to 

enforcJGood Neighbour Agreements as recommended in the Council resolution. 

The LCLB wants tó know if Council continues to support the subject liquor licence 

application without the LCLB enforcing the Good Neighbour Agreement condition' 

3. As part of the process, a Good Neighbour Agreement was sent to the Vernon 

Soccer Associaiion for their review and signing if acceptable. On May 4,2010 an 

agreement (copy attached) was completed and would be used if the liquor licence 

is approved. 

4. The LCLB are concerned that they have no authority to enforce the Good 

Neighbour Agreement. The City can acknowledge the LCLB's concern and advise 

theñl the City has the agreement in place and will enforce it if the licence is 

approved. 

c. 

Attachments: 

1. Figure 1 - 

2. Figure 2 - 

letter dated May 12,2010 from the LCLB 

Good Neighbour Agreement with the Vernon Soccer Association 

D. 

Strateqic Plan Obiectives: 

The subject liquor licence application is not contrary to any of Council's Strategic Plan 

objectives. 

E. 

Policv (Existins/Relevance/None) : 

1. The LCLB has established "Regulatory Criteria" that local government must 

consider when reviewing and commenting on certain types of liquor licence 

applications. The LCLB criteria differ for various types of liquor licence 

applications. The one that is being used for the subject review and resulting 

Council resolution is as follows: 

a. the location of the establishment; 

b. the proximity of the establishment to other social or recreational 

facilities and public buildings; 

c. the person capacity and hours of liquor service of the establishment; 

d. the number and market focus or clientele of liquor primary licence 

ô 

f. 

g. 

h. 

establishments within a reasonable distance of the proposed location; 

traffic noise, parking and zoning; 

population, population density and population trends; 

relevant socio-economic information; 

the impacts on the community if the application is approved. 

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The local government must also gather the views of residents in accordance 

with section 11.1 (2) (c) of the Liquor control and Licensing Act. 

2. 

3. 

Each of the LCLB criteria items have been reviewed in context with the subject 

application. As per Council policy, the RCMP, local area property owners, business 

oþärators and the public have been requested to comment. The staff 

récommendations in the report follow the LCLB criteria. Staff support the 

application subject to the licence holder entering into a. Good Neighbour 

nþieement. Such agreements have the licence holder acknowledge and agree to 

oferate the establisñment in a manner that is courteous and respectful of the area 

résidents. Staff acknowledge that some input from area residents was opposed to 

the application. The Gooi Neighbour Agreement can address some of the 

opposition concerns. lt should be noted that any non soccer association licenced 

evànt must receive a Specific Special Occasion Licence from the LCLB for the 

event. The RCMP do not have any concerns with the application. 

The subject application has been processed with Council's liquor licence 

application policy as follows: 

'POLICY 

To review those liquor licence applications (LCLB) that the Liquor Control 

and Licensing Branch allow for a resolution from local government that 

responds to criteria established by the LCLB' 

DEFINITIONS 

PROCEDURES 

The Liquor Licence applicant shall submit to the City the original licence 

applicaiion for receipt signature by City officials. Such receipt shall initiate 

the 90 day review process set out by the LCLB' 

The applicant shall submit a fee payment as identified in the City of 

Vernon's current Fees and Charges Bylaw to cover the City costs related 

to sending out input requests to owners and occupiers of lands within a 

6Om radius of the property on which the application applies to. This 

payment also covers the City costs to review the application to the stage 

of the Council resolution being sent to the LCLB. 

planning, Development and Engineering Services staff will notify the local 

RCMP õt tne application and request comments regarding the applicant's 

business operations to be included in the staff report to Council. 

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The applicant at their cost is required to have published two (2) ads in the 

local newspaper advising the public of the nature of the application and 

requesting public input. The City will establish the publication dates and 

wording of the advertisements." 

F. 


1. There have been several previous liquor licence applications where Council 

recommended a Good Neighbour Agreement be entered into with a licence holder 

and the City. These included the Vernon Curling Club, Sir Winston's Pub, Coyote 

Creek Pub (no longer in business), Breakers Billiard Hall (no longer in business) 

and The Mix Nightclub (no longer in business). The basic structure of the Council 

resolution sent to the LCLB in those occasions was similar to the subject resolution 

regardíng the soccer association application' 

G. 

Applicant's Response: 

The applicant has been provided with a copy of the staff report for their review and 

opportunity to provide Council with comments regarding the report. 

H. 


N/A 

Prepared by: 


Dale Rintoul, Planner 

Leon Gous, 

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APPROVALS DATE COUNC¡L AGENDA INFORMATION: 

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Regular 

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lnformation ltem 

Agenda Addenda 

Date: June 14110 Item # 

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Item # 

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REVIEWED WITH 

! eytaw & Licences 

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! Economic Dev. 

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! gu¡lo¡ng & Bylaws 

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REVIEWED WITH 

n Environment 

n Facilities 

n Finance 

n rire 

n cvs - Parks 

! ut¡l¡ties 

REVIEWED WITH 

! Pu¡lic Works 

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! Engineering 

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! evs - water 

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NOTE: City Administrator's comments will be provided if required 

REVIEWED WITH 

Committees 

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as an addendum to the report 

c:\37004699 LEGTSLATTVE AND REGULATORY SERVTCES\432o LTCENSES - INDIVIDUAL\2o Liquor, by namevernon soccerAssociat¡on\100526 Rpt to Council 

re Application.docx 

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Figure 1 

May 12,2010 

PattiBridal 

Coroorate Officer 

tlre Gorporation of the City of Vemqn 

3400 30rh Street 

'Vernon, EC VlT 5E6 

Jôb # 1 1522158-001 

via far 250-54F7876 

Deer Ms. Bridal: 

Re: Application for a Liquor Primary-C-lub Licence - 0ity Regolution' 

a.,nt ¡asnt : \rêrñäñ .Gaccer AgBOçiatiOn 

ApPlicantl 

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,ilt,;ü'JJplicetion for a liquor pdmary club licencE' 

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HvouhaveâñYQUeetionsregardingthisapplieationpleasecontactmest(250)387-3566orby 

I'inait at vickv,tooÞY@govþÊ' ce 

Yours sincarelY, 

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Sen'lor Lice-nsing A.nalyst 

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GOOD NEIGHBOUR AGREEMENT 

Fgurc 2 

This is a Good Neighbour Agreement made on n&-oay oûþL, 

2010 between representatives 

of the city of Vernon (The ,city') and the Vernon soccer Association 1Ïhe 'owner') regarding the operation of a 

liquor primary licence area within the indoor soccer building at 6601 Okanagan Landing Road' 

WHEREAS it is agreed, the following measures will be implemented and adhered to by the Owners: 

1. As there is recognition that the subject liquor primary licence area is within a building that is located in an 

,*irting resideniial area, the uOwnér" will'undertake to ensure that no nuisance shall be produced by the 

liqroi irimary licence operation and at alltimes the privacy and enjoyment of neighbouring properties shall 

Oê pt"r"r"d, thir is particularly important with regard to patron noise from the parking area; 

z. The ,,owne/'will ensure all staff and patron parking is accommodated on the subject property, and ensure 

that clients are made aware of and use the on-site parking provided; 

3. Should issues arise within the neighbourhood regarding the operation of the liquor primary licence 

ãpã,.i¡on on the subject property, thã "Owne/' will u-ndertake to work with the community and the "City" to 

resolve the isst¡es; and 

4. ln the event that the liquor primary license operation and/or building changes ownership, the current owner 

will advise the new owner iegarding the terms of this Good Neighbour Agreement, and will require that the 

new Owner to enter into a replacement agreement. 

WHEREAS the ,,owner', has entered into this Agreement, the "City" commends them for their recognition of 

ir.,uiir¡uir responsibilities and their commitment io fostering a good working relationship with their neighbours 

and the CitY, 

signed on this {day of , (, ç 

,zo1oat Vernon, BC' 

/, 

(The "Owned', Vernon Soccer Association) 

er", Vernon Soccer Association) 

City Clerk 

(The "CitY") 

END OF DOCUMENT 

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Agreement Vernon Soccer.doox 

LICENSES - INDIVIDUAL\2o 

Liquor, by namevernon Soccer Association\100428 Good Neighbour 

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REGIOilAL DISTRICT OF NORTH O1(41{AGAN 

OFFICE OF: CORPONNTC NruD ELECTORALAREA SERVICES 

May 27,2010 


DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM 



TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN 



.B'- SWAN LAKE 

"C'- B X DISTRICT 

"D'- LUMBY (RURAL) 

OUR FILE No.: 3900.2443 

'E'_ CHERRWILLE 


&ffil,tr, 


Attn.: Leon Gous, Administrator 



MAY 2 B U'iÛ 

Dear Mr. Gous; 

Re: North Okanaqan Fire Dispatch Service 

At the regular meeting of the Board of Directors held on May 19, 2010, three readings were 

given to tñe No¡fh Okanagan Fire Dispatch Seruice Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2443, 

2010, subject to receipt of support, in principle, from the participants. The purpose of this bylaw 

is to amend the service and participating area for Fire Dispatch Service within the North 

Okanagan to remove the City of Vernon. The schedules to Bylaw 1663, 2000 are also being 

updateð at this time to reflect current fire protection service area boundaries and current 

municipal boundaries. 

Bylaw 2443,2010 now requires your Council's consent pursuant to the provisions of Section 

gOt.¿ lConsent on behatf of municipat parficipating areal of the Local Governmenf Acf. We are 

hoping this item can be dealt with at the next regular meeting of your Council and have 

enclosed the following for your information and convenience: 

. Draft resolution; and 

. North Okanagan Fire Dispatch Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2443, 

2010; and 

. North Okanagan Fire Dispatch Establishment Bylaw No. 1663, 2000. 

Should you require any further information please call me directly at 250.550.3720. 

Yours truly, 

,/' 

Maggie Knox, General Manager 

Corporate and Electoral Area Services 

tpj 

Enc 

District of North Okanagan 



V1 B 2K9 

Phone: 

Fax: 

Web: 

E-Mail: 

250-550-3700 

250-550-3701 

www.rdno.ca 

info@rdno.ca 

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CONSENT on behalf of Municipal Electors 

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 801.4 lConsent on behalf of municipal 

participating areajof the Local Govemment Act, the Council of the Corporation of 

ine C1y of Vernon does hereby consent, on behalf of the electors of the City of 

Vernon to the Board of the Regional District of North Okanagan adopting the 

following bylaw: 

"North Okanagan Fire Dispatch Service 

Establ ishment Amendment 

Bylaw No. 2443,2010" 

to amend the service and participating alea of the "North Okanagan Fire 

Dispatch Establishment Bylaw No. 1663, 2000" to remove the City of Vernon as 

a participant in the service. 

I hereby certify the above to be a true and correct copy of a 

resolution of the Council of the City of Vernon adopted 

the day of 2010. 

Clerk 

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN 

BYLAW No. 2443 

A bylaw to amend the North Okanagan Fire Dispatch Service 

WHEREAS the Board of the Regional District of North Okanagan has, by Bylaw 1663, 2000, 

established the "No¡th Okanagan Fire Dispatch Seruice'; 

AND WHEREAS the Board wishes to amend Bylaw No. 1663, 2000 by amending the service area 

and particiPating area; 

AìlDllttHEREAS{heBoard has obtainedtherequiredconsent of-the majority-of the participants of 

the function, in accordance with Section 802(1Xb) of the LocalGovemment Acti 

NOW THEREFORE, the Board of the Regional District of North Okanagan, in open meeting 

assembled hereby, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 

TITLE 

1. This Bylaw may be cited as the 'Notlh Okanagan Fire Dispatch Se¡vrce 

Estabt ishment Amendm ent Byl aw N o. 2443, 201 0". 

AIIENDMENTS 

2. Section 2 (Establishment) of Bylaw No. 1663, 2000, is hereby deleted in its entirety and 

replaced with the following: 

'The Board of the Regional District of North Okanagan hereby establishes the "North 

Okanagan Fire DispatCh Serv¡ce" to provide the service of fire department dispatch to all 

fire deóartments operating within the service area as described in Section 4 of this 

bylaw." 

3. Section 4 (Service Area) of Bylaw No. 1663, 2000 is hereby deleted in its entirety and 

replaced with the following: 

'The service area for the service established by Section 2 shall encompass all of the 

City of Armstrong, City of Enderby, District of Coldstream, Township of Spallumcheen, 

anð Village of Lumby and parts of Electoral Areas uB", uC', 'D" and uFn as shown on 

Schedulel uA', 'Bn, "Cn and "D" attached hereto and forming part of this bylaw." 

l. Section 5 (Participating Area) of Bylaw No. 1663, 2000 is hereby deleted in its entirety 

and replaced with the following: 

'The participating areas for the service established by Section 2 shall be the City of 

Armstrong, City óf Enderby, District of Coldstream, Township of Spallumcheen, Mllage 

of Lumby and ElectoralAreas "Bn, uC', 'Dn and "Fn." 

S. Schedules "An, 'Bn, "C' and 'D" and uE' of Bylaw No. 1663, 2000 are deleted in their 

entirety and replaced with Schedules uA', uBn, 'C" and 'D" attached to and forming part 

of this bylaw. 

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North Okanagan Fire Dispatch Service Establishment 

Read a FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD Time this 190' day of May, 2010 

Approved by lnspector of Municipalities this day of 

Reconsidered, Finally Passed and ADOPTED this day of 

Chair 


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Schedule'A' 

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Service Establishment 

Amendment 

Bylaw No. 2443, 2010." 

Legend 

Boundary of Area 

CITY OF 

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REGIOI{AI DISTRICÊOF NORTH OKANAGAN 

BYI-AW No. 166ÍÌ 

A bylaw to esablish a sertricc of Fire Ditpatú to s€rve the fi¡e 

serr¡ices operated within the Regional Disüict ofNorth Ol

SCOPE OF SERVICE 

3. Tbc scrvicc established by this bylaw is to providc a ccntal fire dcparmcnt dispa¡ch 

serrrice operating withín the scrvice arËa as describerl in Section 4. 

SERVICE AREA 

4. The ærvice a,ea for the sen¡ice established by Section 2. shall encompass all of thc City of 

Annsürong City of Enderüy, District of Coldsr,eam, TorYnship of Spallunchee'n, City of 

Vcrnon, Village of Lumby and Pafts ofthe Electoral A¡eas *B', *C','D' and *F- as úo-un 

in the Fi¡ç hotection Serr¡ice Alea maps as dached to a¡d fótming part of ttris bylarí' as 

Schedule¡ 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D' aDd'E- rcpresenting the follOws frc protoction æeas: 

*B'and..C'- *BX-Swm Lake Fire Protection Service ArËa'(map'A'); 

"B'- "Okanagan I¿nding Fire Pr,otection Service A¡eao (*P 'E') 

'C'-'silvcr Star Villagc Firc Pr,otection Service Area" (map 'B'); 

"D" - *Lumby & District Fi¡e hotestion and ConErol Se¡rrice ¿fu84" (map 'C'); and 

*F- - as covered by tttc 

*Shuswry River Fire Protection DisEicfl (map 'D'). 

PARTIC"ATING AREA 

5. The participating a¡eas for the scrrrice establiúd þ Section 2. shall be the City of 

A¡rnst¡ong,-City of EndÊúy, Disüict of Coldst¡ean, Towlship of Spalhunchec'n' City of 

Vemon, Villagc of Lumby and Electoral Areas nBn, '0', "Dn and T', of the Regional 

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Direct Tel: (250) 550.3741 

Fax: (250) 550.3701 

Email: nicole.kohnert@rdno.ca 

oFFlcEoF: ENGINEERING 

May 31 ,2010 

iU¡l 2 7_'liil 

Ihe Corpor¿rtion oí 

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VÉRNOi.I 

OUR FILE No.: 5362.0 

o*Ea - 05- t5 

Leon Gous, Administrator 


34Oo - 30th Street 


lpL -P 

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BleP'û1 

Dear Sir: 

Re: Revised Regional Solid Waste Management Memorandum of Understanding 

The attached revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is being circulated for your 

Council's support and approval. After the Board of Directors approved the MOU for signature in 

, March 2010, it was realized that a revision requested by a member municipality had not been 

)f included. The changes to the MOU are shown highlighted in bold and underlined. The words'or 

/l \ collected' are added to ltem number four (4) and item F is clarified. 

Once we receive your confirmation that this version is acceptable to Council, it will be sent back 

to the Board of Directors for their endorsement and referral. I would like to reiterate that this 

MOU is intended only as a starting point for solid waste management service development and 

implementation in the future. 

I apologize for this oversight. lf you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact 

me. 

Yours truly, 

'-ll 

Nicole Kohnert, P.Eng. FEC 

Manager, Environmental and Engineering Services 

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V1B 2K9 

Phone: 250-550-3700 

Fax: 250-550-3701 

Web: www.rdno.ca 

E-Mail: info@rdno.ca 

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 

REGIONAL MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 

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B. The Regionâl.iÐislrict is rçponsible for Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management 

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,in the Reþ[onal Distiict of North Okanagan (RDNO) pursuant to the Solid Waste 

Plan (S!{MP), approved by the Minister of Environment in 1996 and 

ir the British Columbia Environmental Management Act 

C. The for reduction of waste disposal in the Regional District is 50% of the 1991 

annual levet of 1.1 tonnes, which is 0.55 tonnes per capita per year. The 2008 

disposat level was 0.68 tonnes per capita showing that we are achieving only a 0.42 

tonnes per capita reduction and more work needs to be done. 

D. As per the SWMP, the MSW stream consists of residentially, commercially, institutionally 

and industrially generated refuse, recyclable material, compostable material and 

demolition, landclearing and construction material; 

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Solid Waste 

Page2of 4 

E. 

F. 

The Regional District owns and operates all of the public MSW transfer, disposal, 

processing and composting facilities in the RDNO; administers and implements the 

majority of MSW management education and promotion programs, and administers 

MSW recycling and disposal contracts throughout the region; 

ln 2010. the Municipalities provide ¡g@curbside collection services, except for the 

District of Coldstream and the Township of Spallumcheen: Blue Bao Recvclinq 

senflces: 

H. Solid waste manageme ed to 

are administered by the 

i., 

Pursuant to the 

Regional District 

processing, and to residents and commercial businesses as 

well as 

and 

such on b'ëffif of the Parties within their municipal boundaries, 

provide refuse, recyclables and yard waste collection 

and 

a Memorandum of Understanding that clarifies the roles of 

the Municipalities with respect to MSW management and 

lN CONSIDERAflON of the mutual requirements and assurances set 

out herein, the Parties AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 

1. To cooperatively and coltaboratively endeavor now and in the future to meet the goals 

and objectives of the Solid Waste Management Plan and all Regional Board approved 

Solid Waste Management Plan Updates. 

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Solid Waste 

2. To enter into and execute appropriate individual agreements that detail the solid waste 

management services provided within and/or for the Municipalities, including but not 

limited to service recipients (residential and/or commercial), types and levels of seryice, 

billing terms, service location, materialquanti$ and quality and material limits. 

3. To adopt consistent and mutuatty advantageous solid waste management standards, 

bylaws, and contract terms. 

4. To undertake to deliver all MSW, including refuse, re stable 

material, generated or collected in the Municipalities, 

5. To review and revise this MOU at least bi-annually' ' ,1, ,, . 

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lN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have'caused to be affixed their oorporate seals 

attested by the signature of their duly authorized' signing officer.s on the date first indicated 

herein: 

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GENERAL\5362.0 Agreements (General)\2009 

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City of Armstrr¡rg 

MEMO 

TO: 

Leon Gous, CAO, City of Vernon 

FROM: Patti Ferguson, CMC, City Administrator 

SUBJECT: Vernon Affordable Housing Advisory Committee 

May 13,2010 

Mayor Pieper would like to add this item to the agenda for the North Okanagan Mayors and 

CAb's meeting on May 27'h,2010. 

Councillor Paul Britton from the City of Armstrong has been attending the VAHAC and has 

requested that City Council request advice from the City of Vernon on how the City of 

Armstrong could become an "offìcial" participant. City Council was very supportive of the 

idea. 

Your staff has provided the Advisory Committee Terms of Reference and Mayor Pieper 

suggested that this venue would be a good place to start the conversation. 

Thank you 

Patti Ferguson, CMC 

City Administrator 

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Committee Name: Affordable Housing Committee 

Type: Standing 

Approvals/Reviews/Amendments 

POLICY/AMENDMENT 

APPROVED BY: 

"Wayne Lippert" 

Mayor 


Mayor 

January 8,2007 


ORIGINAL POLICY 

Revisions to objectives and 

scope of works. 


Mayor 

September 14,2009 


Addition of a Seniors 

representative 

Membership term of two 

years 

Objectives 

The objectives of the Committee are to monitor and provide Council with milestone 

achievements of the implementation of the City's Attainable Housing Strategy and to provide 

Councilwith advice on affordable housing matters. 

Scope of Work 

To achieve this objective, the committee will undertake the following activities: 

Collect data on rental housing needs in the City of Vernon and surrounding areas' 

. Advise Council on affordable rental housing needs within the City. 

o provide Council with comments and recommendations concerning development 

applications involving a Housing Agreement, as provided for in the City's Zoning 

Bylaw. 

. Monitor the implementation of the City's Attainable Housing Strategy. 

o Hear and consider representations by any individual organization or delegation of 

citizens with respect to housing and make recommendations considered to be in the 

interest of the City as a whole, arising there from to Council. 

o Act as a liaison between Council and any community organization concerned with the 

provision of housing. 

MembershiP 

The membership of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee shall be as follows: 

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Affordable Housing Committee: Terms of Reference Page 2 

o 

Two members of Council and one alternate 

lnterior Health RePresentative 

. BC Housing Representative 

o Builder Representative 

. Seniors (65+) representative 

Community at Large Representative 

o 

Social Planning Council Representative 

. CommunityFuturesDevelopmentCorporationRepresentative 

. City of Vernon Planning Representative (Non-Voting) 

Meetings 

The Chair shall be elected by a majority vote of all members at the first meeting of the 

Committee in each Year. 

pursuant to Section 1.4 of the Council Committee System Policy, terms of appointment are 

for two years and members are to remain in office until their respective successor is 

appointed. 

The Committee shall meet on a monthly basis. A special meeting may be called by the 

Chairperson or at the request of any thiee members of the committee. Notice of the day, 

hour, and place of special meetings shall be given at least three days prior to the meeting by 

leaving a óopy of the notice for eaih member of the committee at the place to which the 

member has directed such notices be sent. 

Unless otherwise authorized by the commiüee, the public shall only address the committee 

when they are a scheduled deÍegation on the committee meeting agenda' A maiority of 

members shall constitute a quorum' 

pursuant to the Council Committee System Policy, any member who is absent from two (2) 

consecutive regular meetings without leave of absence from the committee chair or without 

reason satisfactory to the cómmittee shall forthwith cease to be a member of the committee 

and the appointing authority shall be advised by the committee. 

Minutes of the meetings will be prepared by the Committee Clerk and then signed by the 

Committee Chair. Originals of the minutes will be fonruarded to the City Clerk for 

safekeeping. 

Gommittee members have a responsibility to make decisions based on the best interests of 

the City-at-large. Committee members must abide by the conflict of interest provisions of the 

LocalGovernment Act. Members who have a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in a matter 

under discussion are not permitted to participate in the discussion of the matter or to vote on 

a question in respect of the matter. They must declare their conflict and state the general 

nairre of their conflict, and then leave the meeting or that part of the meeting where the 

matter is under discussion. The member's declaration must be recorded in the minutes, and 

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Affordable Housing Committee: Terms of Reference Page 3 

the Committee member must not attempt, in any way, whether before, during or after the 

meeting, to influence the voting on any question in respect of the matter. 

Voting 

' 

All members of a committee, including the chair, vote on every question unless they 

have declared a conflict and left the meeting 

. Any member who does not indicate how they vote, or has left the meeting without 

declaring a conflict, is counted as having voted for the question 

' 

lf the votes are equal for and against, the question is defeated 

When speaking in public or to the media on an issue, committee members must 

distinguish whether they are speaking as a member or as a representative of another 

agency or community group or as an individual. Committee members need to convey 

the public interest and remember that they represent the Corporation of the City of 

Vernon. This means they must be consistent with the City's position on specific 

issues. 

Reporting to Gouncil 

Recommendations of the committee must be adopted by committee resolution prior to 

presentation to Council. The committee will report to Council and provide other reports to 

Council, as needed, from time to time, The staff liaison and, if and when the committee 

determines the need, a committee member appointed by the committee, will report to Council 

on behalf of the committee. 

,Staff Supporl 

The City Planner shall serve as administrative/staff liaison to the committee. The Committee 

Clerk shall provide administrative, technical and secretarial support for the committee. 

Support staff do not have a vote on matters before the Committee. Typical support functions 

include the following: 

. Organizing and preparing the agenda in conjunction with the committee Chair and staff 

liaison 

. Distributing the agenda packages to committee members 

. Forwarding the agenda to the City Clerk for posting as a public notice 

. Mailing or delivering all meeting notices and agendas 

. Receiving all correspondence, and preparing correspondence and reports on behalf of 

the committee 

. Taking and preparing draft minutes, and providing final minutes to the City Clerk and 

committee members 

. Managing the files of the committee, as necessary 

. Maintaining a list of outstanding issues for committee action 

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INTERNAL MEMORANDUM 

TO: To Mayor Lippert and All Councillors FILE: 0540-25 

PC: K. Bertles, Finance Manager DATE: June 4, 2010 

FROM: FINANCECOMMITTEE 

SUBJECT: FINANCE COMMITTEE - 


At its June 3,2010 meeting, the Finance Committee adopted the following resolution: 

"THAT the Finance Committee recommends Council amend the Terms of 

Reference for the Finance Committee, and the Audit Committee, to allow for all of 

the Councillors to act as alternate members. 

CARRIED.' 

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Gommittee Name: Finance Committee 

Type: Standing 

Ap p rova ls/Reviews/Ame n d me nts 

Approved by 

Council: 

Amendment 

Approved by: 

Amendment 

Approved by: 

"Sean "Wayne Lippeft" "Wayne Lippeñ" 

Haruev" 

Mayor: Mayor: Mayor: 

Date: 

January 30, 

2003 

Date: February 

13,2006 

Date: October 9, 

2007 

2.01 Addition of (b) 

4.0 Change to meeting 

schedule; addition 

of 

Quorum; addition of 

Committee Clerk 

duties. 

2.01 Addition of new (d) 

1.0 Committee Purpose 

1.01 To review and provide recommendations to Council on the annual 

budget and financial matters referred to the Committee by Council. 

2.0 Duties 

2.01 The Committee will meet at the call of the Chair to: 

a) review the annual budget as presented by staff and make 

recommendations to Council ; 

b) review quarterly reports of Final Results of the Budget as 

presented by staff; 

c) review and report to Council on any other financial issues 

referred to it by Council; 

d) review time sensitive issues such as the Permissive Tax 

Exemption Bylaw and requests for fìnancial assistance 

referred directly to the Finance Committee from the Manager, 

Finance for their recommendations to Council; and 

e) consider other financial matters it considers of importance to 

the City, if agreed to by a majority of the Committee. 

3.0 Membership 

3.01 Appointment by Council 

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3.02 Staff 

The Committee will be comprised of three (3) members of Council 

appointed by the Mayor as well as an alternate appointed from 

Council by the Mayor. A Committee Chair and alternate shall be 

appointed by a majority vote of the Committee. 

The City Administrator and Finance Manager shall act as resource 

staff to the Committee and shall attend all Committee meetings. 

4.0 Operations of the Committee 

4.01 Meeting Schedule 

The Committee will meet the Thursday following a Regular meeting 

of council. The committee will meet, as a minimum, the third 

Thursday of January, April, July and October. 

4.02 Rules of Procedure 

Meeting Agendas 

Meeting agendas will be prepared by the Committee Clerk and 

approved by the Manager of Finance. The agenda is to be 

distributed to all members of the Committee at least two (2) days 

prior to the meeting date. Each member of council is to be provided 

with a copy of the approved agenda prior to the meeting. 

Quorum 

A quorum shall consist of two (2) members of the committee. 

Minutes 

Minutes taken at the meetings will be recorded by the Committee 

Clerk, taken in the same format as those taken at the City Council 

meetings and approved by the Committee. Any action items will be 

undertaken by the Committee Clerk as directed by the Manager of 

Finance and the Committee. Resolutions will be distributed to all 

members of Councilfollowing approval by the Manager of Finance. 

Delegations 

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Delegations shall not be scheduled to appear before the Committee 

when requested by the delegation. The Committee may schedule a 

delegation to appear before it in order to provide additional 

information or clarifications on issues. 

Recommendations 

All decisions of the Committee shall be by majority vote. The 

recommendations of the Committee on items referred to it by 

Council shall be reported back to Council at the next meeting of 

Council. A report and recommendations to Council shall be 

prepared by the Committee Clerk as directed by the Manager of 

'Finance, outlining the recommendations of the Committee, including 

the background information and/or reports that have been provided 

to the Committee. 

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TO: 

PG: 

FROM: 

SUBJECT: 

To Mayor Lippert and All Councillors 

K. Bertles, Finance Manager 

FINANCE COMMITTEE 

WINGS & WHEELS 2O1O SPONSORSHIP REQUEST 

FILE: 0540-25 

1850-01 

DATE: June 4, 2010 

At its June 3, 2010 meeting, the Finance Committee adopted the following resolution: 

"THAT the Fínance Committee recommends forwarding the Wings & Wheels 2010 

funding request of $1 ,500.00 to Councilfor drscussion and consideration. 

CARRIED,' 

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ORIGINAL 

From: 

Sent: 

To: 

Subiect: 

Attachments: 

Rob lrving [Robl@SummitFinancial.bc'ca] 

June 3, 2010 12:06 PM 

Mayor 

Wiñgs n \A/heels 2010 - SPonsorshiP 

wingtnwheels sPonsor form.doc 

Hello Wayne; 

As we discussed, the silver star Rotary club is organizing.our 2.nd Annual wlngs n wheels event at the Vernon Airport' 

As part of organizing tnã event, we are soliciting s,i,onsoiship with, the objectivaof covering the cost of puting on the event 

in case we are rained out and have few attenãe"es. our fixeb costs are ábout $10,000. obtaining sponsorships has been 

difficult in the current business climate, and ìt looks like we will be lucky if we get to $5,000 in sponsorship' 

As an event that showcases the Vernon Airport and attracts people to Vernon, it would seem appropriete that the City of 

-i"Livè"iir't" 

Vernon be one of our substantial sponsor.. 

c¡Û oi vetnon did not sponsor the event. My request is for 

$1,500 in sPonsorshiP. 

As you know, all the proceeds from this event are returned to the community in the form of charitable assistance via silver 

Star Rotary. 

TITLE CO SPONSOR-$2.500 1 available. This sponsor would see the 

2010 Wings n Wheels ui6Ñ"*on Regional Airport..... this title wou 

ld 

also have ã +XS ,ign prominently placed at the event and many nrlÛle m 

space at the show to showcase your company or product' 

GOLD SPONSOR $700+ Large font mention in all print ads, rotational mention on radio (on-location broadcast) and pa system at 

Ñefi. 2X4 sign prominently displayed at tl e event' 

SILVER SPONSOR $400-699 Medium font mention in all print ads,2x2 sigh prominently displayed at the event' 

BRONZE SPONSOR $250-400 Mention in all print ads, name on sponsor board prominently displayed at the event' 

SUPPORTER $100-249 Name displayed on sponsor boardprominentþ displayed at the event' 

All sponsors will be included on the new rwings n wheels web site with the option of a link to the sponsor's web address' This web 

site will be live at the end of MaY. 

Rob 

Chairman 

Wings n Wheels 2010 Organizing Committee 

Rob lrving, MSc', CFP, CLU 

Certified Financial Planner 

Summit Financial 

#202 -2540 53¡d Ave., Vernon, BC, V1T gWB 

473 West Ave., Kelowna, BC 

Vernon Phone 250'542-5500 Fax 250-542-0044 

Kelowna Phone 250-862-8448 t_ 01

Toll Free 1-866-888-8448 

robi @summitflnancial' bc.ca 

www. s u m m itfi nancia I' bc. ca 

A Proud Member of ADVOCIS 

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2OTO WINGS N WHEELS SPONSORFORM 

_ TITLE CO SPONSOR I am interested in becoming the title co-sponsor of this event' 

Pl"ase contact me as indicated below to discuss' 

GOLD SPONSOR I would like to participate as a Gold Sponsor. 

SILVER SPONSOR I would like to participate as a silver sponsor 

BRONZE SPONSOR I would liketo participate as a Bronze Sponsor 

SUPPORTER I would like to participate as a Supporter 

Business or ComPanY name 

Contact 

Amount of donation $ 

Address 

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statement will show as Sunshine 

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Honda. Please indicate credit iofo*ration bel0w and fax forrr to 250-545-0566' 

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If you would like to send a cheque drop it in the mail with this form to silver star Rotary club 

PO Box , Vernon, BC, ' 

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1245-02 

PC: K. Bertles, Finance Manager 

DATE: June4,2010 


SUBJECT: VERNON VIPER SIGNAGE 

At its June 3,2010 meeting, the Finance Committee adopted the following resolution: 

"THAT the Finance Committee recommends that Council consider refurbishment of 

the Vernon Viper signage at the entrances to the City of Vemon. 

CARRIED." 

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1615-01 

PC: 

FROM: 

SUBJECT: 

K. Bertles, Finance Manager 

FINANCE COMMITTEE 

ALLOCATION OF COSTS TO DEMOLISH 

OLD VERNON MEDICAL CLINIC BUILDING 

DATE: June 4,2010 

At its June 3, 2O1O meeting, the Finance Committee adopted the following resolution: 

"THAT the Finance Commiftee recommends forwarding the advice contained in 

BDO's tetter dated May 19, 2010 regarding the demolition of the Vemon Medical 

Clinic building, at 3009 - 31"t Avenue, to Councit for their information. 

CARRIED." 

r.05

IBDO 

May 19, 2010 

Tet: 250 5452136 

Fax:250 545 3364 

www.bdo.ca 

BDO Canada LLP 

Znd Floor, CIBC Buitding 

3201 - 30th Avenue 

Vernon BC V1T 2C6 Canada 


34oO - 35th Street 

Vernon, BC VlT 5E6 

Attention: Mr. Terry Martens, CGA 

Accounting Supervisor 

Dear Sir: 

Re: Allocation of Costs to Demolish Old 

Vernon Medical Clinic Buildinq 

You have asked for our opinion as to what the appropriate accounting treatment would be of the costs 

that witt be incurred to demotish the otd Vernon Medicat CtinÍc buitding at 3009 31't Avenue in Vernon. 

The land and buitding was purchased in January of 2008 for 51,559,500. An attocation was made at 

that time of $871,000 to the buitding and the balance to the tand. 

The City has now determined that it wishes to demotish the buitding to prepare the site for new 

devetopment or sale. 

We consider the costs incurred to demotish the buitding, less any salvage value there from, to be site 

preparation costs and these should be capitatized as part of the land cost. 

The originat 5871,000 cost allocated to the buitding shoutd be written off when the buitding is 

demotished. 

We hope the above answers the questions you had. Ptease advise if we can be of any additional 

assistance. 

Yours truly, 4 / 

.ztaa ø-*/¿.,1( / 

BDO CANADA LLP 

Chartered Accountants 

R.B. Cockburn, C.A. 

On behatf of R. Brian Cockburn Inc. 

Corporate Partner of BDO Canada LLP 

RBC/kap 

BDO Canada LLe a Canadian timited tiabitity partneßhip, is a member of BDO lntemationat Limited, a UK company timited by guarantæ, ând foms part of the tntemationat {[@ $ 

network of independent member firms.

OF THE CITY 



7380-02 

PG: K. Bertles, Finance Manager 

DATE: June4,2010 


SUBJECT: 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 

At its June 3, 2O1O meeting, the Finance Committee adopted the following resolution: 

"THAT the Finance Committee receives the 2009 Annual Repoft from the Manager 

of Finance; 

AND FIJRTHER, that the 2009 Annual Repoft be presented to Council at their June 

14th , 2O1O Regular meeting for consideration of adoption. 

CARRIED." 

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Fiscal Year Ending December 37,2009

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British Columbia 

2OO9 Annual RePort 

Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2OO9 

Finance Division 

Phone; 250.545.1361 

Website ; www.vernon.ca 

City of Vernon | 2009 Annual RePort

Table of Contents 

OPERATIONAL SECTION 

Mayor's Message 

Message from the Chief Administrative Officer ...............,.......... 7 

Chief Financial Ofñcer's Report... 

Vernon City Council.. 

L7 

Report on MuniciPal Services and Operations....'....'. 12 

Strategic Vision Goals 

13 

2009 Revenue Policy Targets and Resul .............".'.."... 14 

2 009 Capital Asset Deficit..'.'... t4 

2009 Obiectives and Outcomes 

z}1:}-z1lLobiectives and Outcomes.'..,...,,....... """"""""' 16 

Committees, Boards and Commissions.,,...' """""""""""" 17 

Divisional Summaries,.',..'.'.'........ 

Administrativ e Services,..,.'.'...,,. "... 

1B-19 

Fire/RescueServices """""20-27 

Operation Serttices 22-23 

fianning and&uilding Services..... """24-25 

Engineering Services. 

Fin ønce Services.,.,,,, 

Vernon North Okanøgøn RCIWP Services,,... 

Recreation Services.,,.. 

Permissive Tax Exemptions.....'. 

""""'26-27 

28 

29 

""""3O 

2009 Council Expenses.. 

2 009 Employee Remuneration... 

Statement of Severance Agreements.'.......... """""""""""' 37 

31-33 

34 

35'36 

2009 Consulting Fees Paid 38-39 

2009 Grant Payments...'.............', """""""""""" 40 

2009 Payments to Vendors in Excess of $25,000 4L-45 

Cityof Vernon l2009Annual RePort 111

FINANCIAT SECTION 

Audited FinancÍal Statements .44-70 

Auditors RePorL.,.'..' """""" 49 

statementA - Consolídated statement of FinanciøI Position .................,,50 

Statement B - Consolidated Støtement of Operøtions'."' """' 51 

Støtement C - Consolidated Støæment of Change in Net Debt"" """"""" 52 

Statement D' Consolidated Støtement of Cøsh Flows,'.'..,,,' """"""""""""' 53 

schedule 7 - consolidated schedule of segmented operations ................ s4 

schedule 2 consolidated schedule of Tangible capital Assets...... ......... 55 

Schedule 3 - Continuity Schedule of Reserves '......."....'.' """"" 56 

Schedule 4 - Continuity Schedute of Deþted Charges """"" 57 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Støtements ' SB - 67 

AuditorsReportonSupplementaryFinanciallnformation""' """""""""68 

ExhibitT - Schedule of General Revenue Fund Operations (unaudiæd)..'....'.'..'..'.....69 

Exhibit2 - Schedule of Sewer Revenue Fund Operations (unaudited).".'...'..'...'.'.......7O 

STATISTICAT SECTION 

Accumulated SurPlus 

Consolidated Revenue bY Source 

Consolidated Expenses by Function...,.....'.,.... 

Consolidated Expenses bY Object 

Capital Spending 

Capital Funding by Source........ 

Long-Term Debt by Function and Sources of Funding."..'.'.... 

Long-Term Debt CaPacitY 

Taxable Property Assessments....'.....'. 

Property Tax Revenue .......'....... 

Principal Corporate Tax Payers .'.............. 

Building Permits and Business Licences 

Number of EmploYees 

Cost of Salaries, Wages and Benefits...'.......'...'. 

Population Demographics'...'....... 

73 

74 

7S 

76 

77 

7B 

79 

BO 

81 

82 

84 

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City of Vernon | 2009 Annual RePort 

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Mission Statement 

To preserue and enhance our unique environment and lifestyle on behaif of 

the people of Vemon through the provision of dynamic and accountable 

leadership and effective municipal servrbes- 

1L3

Operational Section

Mayor's Message 

On behalf of Vernon City Council and staff, we are pleased to present the Annual 

Report for 20(Þ. We cont¡nue to work hard to ma¡ntain the quality of services to all 

our c¡t¡zens and visitors to our community, 

With the completion of the Official Commun¡ty Plan with its policies around land 

use, transportation, and environmental stewardship, we have laid a strong 

foundation for our future growth and development. Following the completion of 

the Official Community Plan, we have now updated our DCC Bylaw' As our City 

cont¡nues to grow, Council is working hard at improving our roads and 

infrastructure. We reali¿e that transportation infrastructure will be a critical 

element in our community and the region overall. 

Vernon saw significant activ¡ty in the development industry, in the form of new 

business. One high profile example, Sparkling Hill Resort, was a significant 

¡nvestment in our City. Work on the 5100 million project began in July 2008 and 

since then, a six-storey (including underground parking) complex has risen above 

174 acres next to Predator Ridge. Views take in Okanagan Lake, the Commonage and 

surrounding hillsides, With Vernon already home to Predator Ridge and Silver Star, we 

are confident that Sparkling Hill Resort will become another major catalyst for our economy. 

The City is responding to the serious issue of affordable housing; we have made good progress in this area. The Under One Roof sixplex 

(a partnership between the City, Habitat for Humanity, Kindale Development Assoc¡ation and the Vernon and D¡strict Commun¡ty 

Land Trust) provides safe and affordable housing for low income families and individuals with developmental disabilities' This project 

was successfully completed and now is being looked at to be used as a model for future projects in the North Okanagan. ln addition, 

City Council and staff continue working w¡th other agencies and commun¡ty groups to tackle the issues of drug abuse / addictions and 

crime. 

Vernon will continue to protect its parks, streams and green spaces, ensurinB that generations to come will be able to enjoy the 

beauty of Vernon's natural areas and wildlife as much as we do today. Planning is underway for a pedestrian link from Polson Park to 

the Village Green Mall, The City will continue to promote and build additional bike paths / walking trails to provide a healthy, active 

lifestyle for its citizens, as well as encouraging alternate modes of transportat¡on' 

With the support of administrat¡on, our cit¡zens, business and community leaders, Vernon is destined for a bright and prosperous 

future, City Council takes pride in their commitment to serve the citizens of Vernon, We remain committed to position Vernon for 

well-planned and sustainable growth and for a future rich with opportunity' 

I am proud of the work staff and City Council has done this past year to develop our community as a healthy and sustainable city. 

Mayor 

Cityof Vernon | 2009 Annual RePort 

l_L5

Message from the Chief Administrative Officer 

A couple of years ago we took a good look at our annual report with the aim of improving the format 

and content to enhance the information we provide to our community. This 2009 annual report is the 

culmìnation of that effort and I am proud of the improvement in form and content that we have 

achieved. 

2009 was a year of recovery for the world's economies and we are fortunate in canada to have 

experienced a stronger recoverythan most. The City did not escape the effects ofthe economic 

downturn as we experienced shortfalls in interest revenue and development fees' There was' 

however, a pos¡tive side to the down-turn for the city' Reduced construction prices and Federa I and 

Provincial stimulus funds, which were made available for shovel-ready projects' provided a welcome 

boost to our capital works program. 

fhe City made great strides during 2009 with the imple 

development of transportation demand management ( 

with the completion of the "Under One Roof' project' 

and tourism services in-house. Both services made impressive pr 

experienced improved working relationships with our industry partne 

-¡ - -^... -L^-¡ 

their new world-class wellnesi resort and predator Ridge had completed the construction of a new championship golf course' 

lnvestments like these contribute toward cont¡nuing dãvelopment of a robust, diversified local economy and the financial stability 

that weJtr¡{e tlQ provide to City of Vernon taxpayers' 

of 

Lèon€-ous, P.Ele, MBA 

chief Administrative Officer 

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Chief Financial Officer's Report 

lnaccordancewithsectiongSof the CommunityChofterand Sect¡on2of the Finonciollnlormotion 

Act, I am pleased to submit the 2009 Annual Report. This report provides detailed information 

regarding the financial position and results of operations of the City of Vernon for the year ended, 

December 31, 2009. 

Structure 

The 2009 Annual Report is divided into three sest¡ons as follows: 

Introductory & Operational Section - this section provides oryanizat¡onal information about the City of Vernon including 

operating results of 2009 from each Division. Also included in this section are specific financial elements pursuant to the Finonciol 

lnformotion Act that are not readily apparent from the Financial Statements. 

Financial Statement Section - this section presents the audited financial statements of 2009 together with the Auditor's Report. 

Also included is supplementary financial information in non-consolidated form. The audited financial statements are as follows: 

¡ Consolidated Statement of Financial Position - measures the assets, liabilities, and accumulated surplus of the City as of 

December 31. Key elements include net debt which is the excess of debt over all financial assets; non-financial assets; and 

accumulated surplus which is the excess of all assets over all liabilities. 

¡ ConsolidatedStatementofOperations-reportsthesurplusordeficitfromoperationsforthecurrentyear' lncludedare 

total revenuesoftheCitylessthecostof providingCityservices. TheÌesultingsurplusordeficitmeasurestheextentto 

which the City has maintained ¡ts net assets during the year. 

¡ Consolidated Statement of Change in Net Debt - reconciles the annual surplus or deficit to the change in net debt from the 

previous year. The change in net debt is a measure of whether the revenues raised were sufficient to cover the City's total 

spending, 

¡ Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - reports on the change in cash during the year by breaking out cash inflows and 

outflows for operating, capital, investment, and financing transactions. This informat¡on shows how the City financed its 

activities during the year and met ¡ts cash requirements. 

. Support¡ng Financial Schedules - 

provides additional information regarding revenues and expenses for specific reporting 

segments ofthe City; tangible capital assets; reserve balances; and deferred charges. 

o Supplementary Unaudited lnformation - 

provides separate results of operations for the General Fund and Sewer Fund for 

the year and reconciles the surplus or deficit to the presentation of the balanced budget. 

Statistical Section - this section presents a variety of financial and non-financial statistics for the past five years. 

Reporting Entity 

The following City Divisions and entities are included in the Annual RePort: 

¡ Administration and Corporate Services 

¡ Finance and Purchasing 

r Engineering 

. Planning and Building lnspection 

¡ Fire and Rescue 

o Police Services 

. Operations 

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parks & Recreation (operational results of the year only as revenues and expenses of this division are recorded by the Regional 

District of North Okanagan) 

Hesperia Development corp. (a wholly-owned subsidiary tasked with creating a residential development for resale over the 

next five Years) 

cBW Development corp. (a wholly-owned subsidiary tasked with creating a mixed residential/aviation development at the 

Vernon Regional Airport) 

Relationship with Local and Regional Governments 

The city is a member of the Regional District of North okanagan with three of the thirteen members of the Board of Directors' The city is 

also a member of two regional hospital districts - the North okanagan Regional Hospital District and the North okanagan/columbia 

shuswapRegional Hospital District. Thecityisresponsibleforitsproportionateshareof all operatingandcapital costsoftheseregional 

Fundsforthecity'sshareoftheseservices 

agenciesdeterminedbythecity'sproportionateshareofassessedvaluesforcertainservices. 

are raised through proPerty taxation via annual tax requisitions' 

The city has a contract with the Regional D¡str¡ct of North okanagan for the operation of city parks and recreation services' Agreements 

also exist between the city, the Regional Distr¡ct and the District of coldstream for operation of the water system. All city costs relating 

to the functions of parks, recreation, and water are reimbursed by the Regional District' The District of coldstream utilizes the Vernon 

water Reclamation plant for treatment and disposal of sanitary effluent. The city is reimbursed for costs associated with the 

proportionate share of Coldstream effluent' 

public transit is provided through a partnership between the c¡ty, the Regional District, the District of coldstream, and BC Transit' 

operation of the transit system ¡s provided under contract by First canada uLC. The city is also a member of the okanagan Regional 

Library. 

Financial Management and Policies 

preparation of the audited financial statements, schedules, supplementary financial information, and statistical information is the 

responsibility of the city,s Finance Division. Although close liaison exists with the civs auditors, management is responsible for the form 

and content of financial information presented in the Annual Report. 

The city maintains systems of internal budgetary and account¡ng controls that provide assurance of safeguardin8 of assets and reliability 

ofinformation, Thecityannuallypreparesafive-yearbudgetbasedonmanagementestimatesofrevenuesandexpensesforservices 

mandated by council. lncluded in each five-year budget are several budgetary policy statements designed to provide added context to 

the budget. Determ¡nation of annual property tax rates, tax rate ratios between assessment classes, and utility rates are approved by 

council based on recommendations from management and existing policies' 

Audit 

pursuant to provincial leBislation, councit - through the city's Audit committee - must appoint an independent auditor to audit the 

accounts of the city as well as to examine certain internal controls implemented by management. The role of the Audit comm¡ttee is to 

oversee the audit function by reviewing the annual audit ¡eports and management letter and by keeping abreast of emerging issues in 

local government financial reporting and auditing. The audit firm, BDo canada LLP, was appointed to express an opinion on whether the 

consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial pos¡tion of the city of Vernon and the results of its 

opeÍat¡ons. The city received a clean audit opinion for 200g, The city's Audit committee has reviewed and approved the 2009 audited 

financial statements. 

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2OO9 Financial Results & Future Outlook 

The 2009 change in the CiVs financial position was favourable with net debt decreasing from $16.9 million to 514'9 million. Cash and 

cash equivalents experienced a net increase of $232,000 in 2009. The City's book value of tangible capital assets increased from $5t8.0 

million in 2OO8 to $518.6 million in 2009. A total of $10.9 million in tangible capital asset amortization expense was recotnized' 

Consolidated revenue for 2009 was 96.7% ol budget; whereas, expenses were 90.2% of budget resulting in an overall consolidated 

surplus of S132,000. Major consolidated variances in 2009 were as follows: 

¡ short-fall in deposit and investment interest revenue of $1.1 million (not including actuarial adJustments on long-term debt) 

¡ short-fall of S2.0 million in capital contributions from development cost charge deferred revenue due to capital projects belng 

delayed 

. overate of $743,000 ¡n sanitary sewer fee revenue 

¡ short-fall of 5674,000 in senior government capital and operating Srant revenue 

¡ short-fall of $5.3 million in tangible capital asset amortizat¡on expense and losses on disposal of infrastructure combined 

¡ short-fall of 5524,000 in police service expenses 

. overage of5419,000 in road transportation expenses 

The fìnancial outlook for the next five years remains stable wlth continued economic recovery taking place in the region. Specifically, the 

tourism sector is expected to grow due once again to economic recovery and due to the completion of a new world-class resort 

destination within city limits in 2010. with the implementation of the local hotel tax in 2010, additional revenues associated with this tax 

will be used to further enhance tourism in the City. 

On behalf of the Finance Division, I would like to take the opportunity to express appreciation to Counc¡l and staff for their efforts in 

achieving favourable results in 2009. 

Kevin Bertles, CGA 

Finance Manager 

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Vernon City Council 

Mayor Wayne Lippert 

Councillor 

Buffy Baumbrough 

Councillor 

Mary Jo O'Keefe 

Councillor 

Jack Gilroy 

Councillor 

Bob Spiers 

Councillor 

Shawn Lee 

Councillor 

Patrick Nicol 


Report on Municipal Services and Operations 

Services provided by the City include: 

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Legislative (adoption of bylaws; approval of development perm¡ts; adoption of corporate policies and 

procedures); 

Policing; 

Fire/Rescue protect¡on; 

Emergency preparedness planning and co-ordination; 

Building approval and inspection; 

Bylaw enforcement; 

Planning services; 

Env¡ronmental protection services; 

Engineering services 

Street, sidewalk and lane maintenance, construct¡on and reconstruction; 

Boulevard and other landscape maintenance; 

Drainage system maintenance; 

Parking control and parkade operation; 

Street lighting; 

Traffic signal operation; 

Cemetery operation; 

Public transit, including HandiDart operation; 

Garbage and recycling services; 

Airport operation; 

Tourism; 

Economic development; 

Acting as collection authority for other taxing jurisdictions; 

Sanitary sewer collection system operation, maintenance and construction; 

Sanitary sewer treatment and disposal facility operation, maintenance and construction; 

Water system operation on behalf of the Regional District of North Okanagan; 

Parks maintenance and operation on behalf of the Regional Distr¡ct of North Okanagan; 

Recreat¡on programs and facilities operation and maintenance on behalf of the Reg¡onal D¡strict of North 

Okanagan 

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Strategic Vision Goals 

Achieving an economicallv 

diverse communitv known 

internationallY as a four-season 

community, and locallY for its 

ability to generate local jobs for 

establ¡shed and Younger 

residents. 

lmproved cvclinP, Pedestrian, 

and transit network with 

alternative transPortation 

options, enhanced streetscaPes, 

and multi-use trails. 

Achievi ng effective regional 

povernance in Greater Vernon 

including enhanced community 

partnerships and easY access to 

Cìty Hall information. 

STRATEG IC 

VISION 

GOALS 

20LO-201,4 

Revitalized downtown bY 

providing an attractive focal 

point for the communitY that 

includes new CitY facilities such 

as a library and an enhanced 

Polson Park. 

Recognition bY residents and 

visitors as a livable and safe 

communitv, with good sports, 

cultural and health facilities, 

numerous communitY Programs, 

plenty of green sPace, and 

effective Programs to Protect 

the beauty and ecosYstems of 

the natural environment' 

Achieving a robust financial 

position that enables the orderlY 

replacement of infrastructure 

and ensures caPacitY to address 

emerging opPortunities and 

ch a llenges. 


2009 Revenue Policy Targets & Results 

The following revenue targets were adopted under the2009-2013 Financial Plan and are shown 

with their actual results: 

Bus¡ness to Residential Prcperty Tax Rate Rat¡o 

Taxat¡on as a Proportlon of Total Revenue 

Service Fees as a Proportion of Tot¡l Revenue 

Other Rerænue as a Proportion of Total Rerænue 

Speclfied Area Parcel Taxes as a Proportion of Total Revenue 

2OO9TARGET 2OO9ACTUAL 

3.2 to 1 

42% 

32% 

26% 

7% 

3.1 to 1 

42.t% 

30.6% 

2t.3% 

75% 

2009 Capital Asset Deficit 

(in S1,000'sl 

ASSET CATEGORY 

CAPITALASSET 

DEFICIT BEGINNING 

OF YI'AR 

2009 2009 

AMORTIZATION DISPOSATS 

ACCUMULATED CAPITAL CAPITALASSET 

AMORTIZATION RESERVES DEFICIT 

ENDOFYEAR ENDOFYEAR ENDOFYEAR 

Buildlngs 

Vehicles 

Misc. Equipment 

Information Technology 

Transportet¡on lnf¡astructure 

Storm Sewer lnfrastructure 

Sanitary Sewer lnfrastructure 

lrrigation Water lnf rastructure 

Natural Gas System lcase 

''s8,355 

1,2L6 

775 

1.,O39 

59,099 

'14;323 

t3i2L3 

2,O74 

4,068 

Sr,sos 

677 

35 

2to 

5,598 

934 

I,O77 

106 

723 

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2009 Objectives and Outcomes 

STRATEGIC DIRECTION STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 

TARGET COMPLETION 

CORE PRIORITIES 

Collaboration with other local 

Governments 

Economic Development 

O'Keefe Historical Ranch 

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Development of a plan for Polson Park 

Completion of fire dispatch service review 

Completion of regional governance review 

Completion of water service arbitration & devolution 

Development of an economic development strategy 

Development of a fiscal policy to address long-term 

funding issues 

Completed 

Completed 

Ongoing into 2010 

Not completed 

Completed but not adopted until 

2010 

Not completed 

DIVISIONAL PRIORITIES 

Administration 

Human Resourcc Planning BYlaw 

Adjudicatlon 

Land lnventory 

Hotel Tax 

lmplementation of a Human Resource information 

system 

Development of a bylaw ticket adjudication system 

Development of a City-owned land inventory & planning 

policy 

lmplementation of Hotel Taxat¡on program 

Completed 

Ongoing - currently involved in a 

regional ¡nitiative 

Completed 

Completed but not approved by the 

Provincial Government unti I 2010 

Engineering 

Utility Planning 

DCC Bylaw 

Finance 

Asset Mgmt. 

E-Comme¡ce 

¡ 

¡ 

Completion of the Storm and Sanitary Sewer Master 

Plans 

Adoption of new DCC Bylaw 

Full compliance with new asset account¡ng regulations 

Additional on-line services for taxpayers 

Not completed but ongo¡ng into 

2010. 

Completed with bylaw adoption in 

early 2010. 

Completed 

Completed 

Fire &Rescue 

Fire Services Review 

Firefighter Professional 

Development 

¡ 

¡ 

Completion of an overallfire service review 

Creation of a framework of professional development for 

each firefighting position 

Completed 

Completed 

Operations 

Biosollds Odor Control 

Airport Planning 

Spirit Square 

Development of an odor control system for bio-solids 

Completion of the Vernon Regional Airport Master Plan 

Completion of the Vernon Spirit Square proJect 

Not completed but onto¡ng into 2010 

Not completed but ongoinB into 2010 

Completed in early 2010 

Planning &Building 

Development Processing 

Police 

Addictlon Planning 

Crime Redustion 

. Rev¡ew ofthe development approval process 

. Development of a strategy to deal with addiction issues 

. Development of a strategy to deal with an approach to 

reduce overall crime 

Completed with a revised processed 

implemented in 2010 

Under review 

Strategy completed with 

implementation in process for 2010 

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20L0 and 2011 Objectives and Outcomes 

STRATEGIC DIRECTION STRATEGTC OB|ECT|VE TARGET COMPLETION 

D owntown Revitalizati on 

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Adopt and lmplement City Centre Neighbourhood 

Plan 

Complete Polson Park upgrades 

New Downtown Library (¡n conjunction with 

Okanagan Regional Library) 

Polson Greenway Corridor (30th Street and 29rh 

Street from Polson Park to Village Green Mall) 

2010 

2010 

2011 

Phased over the next 5 years 

- lnitial Phase 2010 

Ivlaintaining Financial Stability ¡ 

Adopt Sustainable Financial Plan (include New 

Revenue) 

lmplement Economic Development Strategy 

20L7 

2010 

Expanding Services 

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Predator Ridge Fire Hall Plan 

Finalize plan for new Sports Complex 

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20t7 

Implementing OCP Projects 

Resolving Regional Governønce ' 

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Maintain Current Trail Funding and Reprioritize 

lmplement housing Strategy 

Waterfront Plan Completed 

I mplement Transportation Dema nd Management 

Set Objectives for Carbon Neutrality 

Building Relationships with Neighbours and 

Partners 

2010 

2011 

2010 

2010 but ongoing with new 

¡nitiatives each year 

2010 

Ongo¡ng 

2009 outstanding objectives were reviewed and replaced by these 2010 and 2011 objectives as 

adopted in a strategic planning sessjon held Ìn October,2009. 


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Committees, Boards and Commissions 

Advisory Planning Eoard 

Affordable Housing Advisory 

Committee 

Athletic Commission 

Audit Comm¡ttee 

Biosolids Advisory Committee 

Communities in Bloom 

Dale Rintoul, CitY Planner 

Dale Rintoul, CitY Planner 

Kevin Bertles, Manager, Finance 


Shirley Koenig, MBr, Operation 

Services 

Shirley Koenig, Ma nager 

Operations 

Councillor Buffy Baumbrough 

Mayor Wayne LiPpert 


Councillor Jack GilroY 


Councillor Mary-Jo O'Keefe 

Councillor Bob SPiers 

Councillor Patrick Nicol 

Councillor Bob Spiers 




Councillor Mary{o O'Keefe 

Councillor Shawn Lee 


Councillor Jack Gilroy 

Economic DeveloPment 

Emergency Measures Policy/Planning 

Kevin Poole, Economic Dev. 

Officer 

Brent Watson, EP/ESS 

Coordinator 

Mayor Wayne LiPPert 

Mayor Wayne L¡ppert 


Environmental Advisory Committee 

Brooke Marshall, Environmental 

Planner 



Finance Committee 

Greatet Vernon Advisory Committee 

Heritage Advisory Committee 

North Okanagan Regional D¡str¡ct 

Okanagan Basin Water Board 

O'Keefe Ranch Task Force 

Sister Cities Committee 

Spirit of BC Committee 

Tax Exemption (Policy) Working Group 

Tourism AdvisorY Committee 

Transportat¡on Demand Management 

Committee 

Kevin Bertles, Manager Finance 

Dale Rintoul, City Planner 

Maria Doyle, Ex. Asst. to Mayor 

Michelle Jefferson, Mgr' Tourism 

Michelle Jefferson, Mgr. Tourism 

Wendy Majewski, TDM 

Coordinator 




Mayor Wayne L¡PPert 
















Councillor Mary-jo O'Keefe 


Councillor Jack Gilroy 

Councillor MaryJo O'Keefe 

Councillor Buffy 

Baumbrough 


Councillor Mary{o O'Keefe 


Shawn Lee 

Councillor Buffy 

Baumbrough 

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Vernon land AdvisorY Committee 



ADM I N ISTRATIVE SERVI CES 

Marg Bailey 

D eputy Chief Admínístrative Officer 

Highlights of 2OO9 

Tourism Services 

2009 was the first full year of operation for the Tourism Services Division, it was foundational in focus. During the year various 

initiatives were undertaken to support the tourism industry in building awareness within the community and the Corporation, 

working with marketing and tourism development partners (Thompson Okanagan Tourism Assn. and Tourism BC), and working with 

community tourism partners to build visitation. 

Major initiatives undertaken in 2009 by the department in 

Committee; completion and submission of application for Additi 

new brand and logo development and implementation; creatio 

and first annual 'Tourist in Your Own Town' promotion. Yhe Cit 

for the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay and a major focus for T 

preparation for the celebration in Polson Park. 

Real Estate Services 

ln January 2009, a full time Real Estate Manager was hired to manage City owned lands including lnventory, Leases, Spray lrrigation 

Lands, and Crown Leases. Duties also include managing land at the Airport, including Leases, Tie-Downs, and future development. 

Major accomplishments include a new locat¡on for the library and the Parkade Bridge to 30th Avenue Building. 

Corporate Services 

The Corporate Services Division is responsible for supporting the legislative matters and decisions of Council and for providing the 

official secretariat for Council and other statutory bodies within the Corporation. This function includes agenda preparation, 

recording of official minutes of the business of the City, administration and certification of bylaws and the execut¡on of legal 

documentation on behalf of the City. 

ln 2009 the City hired a Records Coordinator to maintain the City's corporate records system and coordinate and research all 

Freedom of lnformation (FOl) requests. 

Information Services 

lnformation Services provides strateg¡c planning, management and technical support for the City of Vernon's Enterprise systems. We 

also ensure network infrastructure, commun¡cat¡ons, technical services contracts. Distribution of all forms of electronic information is 

responsibly provided with the best value to the tax payer. 

ln 2009 the C¡ty of Vernon's 15 Division was successful in being awarded the 2010 MISA Conference. This 4 day conference has the 

potential of bringing over 5600,000 to the local economy. CiÇ of Vernon lnformation Services staff along with Regional District of the 

North Okanagan's Technical Services Division will co-host this event, welcoming Western Canadian Municipal lT professionals to the 

Vernon area. 

A general review of processes for an efficiency project was successful in reducing hardware and software costs, but also increasing 

productivity service levels to our customer base. 

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ADM IN ISTRATIVE SERVICES 

Bylaw Enforcement 

The Bylaw Enforcement Division administers and enforces approximately 30 regulatory bylaws, 

patrols and ma¡nta¡ns approximately 950 parking meters, City owned parking lots, the Parkade, 

residential permit zones and signed restricted parking. ln addition it provides security and 

enforcement services to the downtown core and regional parks. Officers respond throughout 

the City ¡nvestigating complaints for a variety of infractions' 

During 2009, the Bylaw Enforcement Division continued its program of replacing meters, 

developing policies and procedures and working with the Cities of Penticton and Kelowna to 

coordinate wording and enforcement of var¡ous bylaws. 

Human Resources 

Invasive Pant Enforcement 

The Human Resources Division manages city-wide external and internal staff recruitment, training and developmenU administers the 

City,s payroll and benefits programs; provides employee and labour relations advice and assistance and recommends and administers 

the C¡ty's health and safety programs' 

Health & safety, recruitment and employee retention willcontinue to be the focus for the Human Resources Division in 2010' 

Safe Communities 

Having been established in vernon for over 10 years and with over 50 community based crime Reduction programs, the unit also 

operates a storefront community policing office in downtown vernon. ln 2009, the community Policing office staff and volunteers 

handled 2392 phone calls and met directly with 1767 walk-in clients. 

Outlook for 2010 

ln 2009, the C¡ty of Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit grew to include the Rural 

Programs Coordinator as well as the North Okanagan Restorative Justice Program' The 

Un¡t collaborated with CUPE local 626 to help launch City Watch. Act¡on teams such as 

the Graffiti Task Force, c¿mp Okanagan Outreach Liaison Team, Harm Reduction Action 

Team, and Hospital Discharge Action Team were created through the Partner's ¡n Action 

Committee. These groups have helped to ensure that the community benefits from a 

holistic approach to cr¡me prevent¡on using the additional tenets of Crime Prevention 

through Social Development (CPTSD). 

ln 2010 the Administration Services Division looks forward to establishment of a Bylaw Adjudication System, implementation of a 

Human Resources lnformation System and the lnformation Services Division hosting the Municipal lnformation Services Assoc¡ation 

Conference at the Wesbild Centre September 14 - 17 ,OLO. 

Tourism 

Services 

Corporate 

Services 


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FIRE/RESCUE SERVICES 

feff Carlisle 

Manager, Fire Rescue Services 


¡ Completion of the Vernon /Fire Rescue Service Review and Business Plan 2009-2014 

¡ Hired a Training Officer and Fire lnspector 

e lnclusion of Emergency Preparedness and ESS underthe Fire - Rescue organizat¡onal structure 

and the hiring ofa new Emergency Program Coordinator 

. lnterim agreement in place for Emergency Planning and Social Serv¡ces for ArmstronE, Enderby 

Spallumcheen, and RDNO 

¡ Completed the relocation of the Emergency Operat¡ons Center to the Telus Building 

r ln¡t¡ated an online firefighter train¡ng program and daily task and drill schedule 

¡ Completed the development of a new North Okanagan Mutual Aid Agreement 

. Conceptual plan for Predator Ridge Volunteer fire service completed and submitted to Wesbild 

and Sparkling Hill for consideration and feedback 

. Conceptual Plan for Bella Vista Station completed and submitted to Council for consideration 

o Negotiated a new contract and lease agreement with the Okanagan Landing Volunteer 

F¡ref¡ghters Associat¡on. 

¡ Fire Prevention Bylaw review completed with amendments for Council approval scheduled for 

early 2010 

¡ Fire Dispatch working group and business plan analysis completed. Funding model submitted to 

area CAOs for consideration 

. Emergency Social Services and Recept¡on Centre support for Terrace Mountain Fire 

ln recognìtion of their outstanding service during the lengthy Terrace Mountain evacuee 

reception operation, Vernon/Coldstream ESS was officially recognized during the First Session of 

the 2009 BC Legislature. (Awarded the Justice lnstitute Foundation Heroes and Rescue Award) 

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FIRE/RESCUE SERVICES 


Vernon Fire /Rescue Services completed a number of initiatives in 2009 and continues to strive towards updating operations and 

other components of our public safety and emergency services' 

¡ Continue to work towards modernizing the fire dispatch centers to enhance service to our customers in a cost efficient and 

effective manner, the dispatch centers handles some 8000 phone calls per year of which over 2800 require emergency 

response 

provide effect¡ve management that encourages and promotes "teamwork" throughout the Vernon Fire Service and our 

r 

regional Partners 

o Work with our citizens in the Predator Ridge area of Vernon to enhance f¡re protect¡on and reduce response times 

o plan and exercise emergency preparedness for response to interface fires as well as emergency water evacuat¡on 

o Continue to work/liaison with regional partners on service agreements, 911 dispatch, mutual aid, confined space rescue, 

Emergency Preparedness and ESS, Ammonia/Chlorine/Sulphur dioxide response, fire inspect¡ons and fire ¡nvestigations 

and regional road rescue 

o ln 2010 Vernon Fire-Rescue Services continues to be proactive and receptive to the needs of the commun¡ty and ¡t regional 

Partners 

TERRACE MOUNTAIN FIRE 2OO9 

Cityof Vernon | 2009Annual RePort

OPERATION SERVICES 

Shirley Koenig 

Manag er, 0peration Servíces 

PublicWorks and Parks 

The public Works and Parks Section, under the d¡rection of the Manager of Public Works is responsible for the operation and 

maintenance of the cemetery, roads, traffic lights, street lights, sidewalks and 

boulevards within the City of Vernon, including snow and ice removal, landscaping 

and weed control. The Section is also responsible for the construction of the 'inhouse' 

capital works road projects. 

Water Reclamation and Spray lrrigation 

The Parks sub-section contracts a portion of the services for the 

operation and maintenance of all parks within the Greater 

Vernon area. 

The Vernon Regional Airport is under the direction of the Public 

Works and Parks Section and is operated by the Airport 

Supervisor with support from the Fleet Maintenance staff and 

Public Works staff where required. 

This section is managed by the Manager of Water Reclamat¡on and is responsible for the operat¡on of the Vernon 

Water Reclamat¡on Centre (VWRCI including the high lift and booster pump stations. The section is also 

responsible for the management and operation of the Spray lrr¡gat¡on Program' 

UtilÍties Operation, including Water Operations 

Th¡s section, under the direction of the Manager of Ut¡l¡ties Operations is responsible for the maintenance, 

operat¡on and repair of the sanitary and storm ¡nfrastructure including mains, manholes, catch basins, lift stations 

and the repair and replacement of GVW water mains within the City of Vernon and Areas B and C. This sect¡on ¡s 

also responsible for construction of underground works (sanitary, storm and water) included in the Capital Works 

program. Th¡s section also manages the Greater Vernon Water (GVW) system under contract and is responsible 

for the operation and maintenance of the supply, distribution, storage and treatment of the Kalamalka and 

Duteau water systems within the City of Vernon and Areas B and C (excluding Coldstream). 

Fleet Services 

Th¡s Section is under the direct¡on of the Fleet Services Manager and is responsible for the ma¡ntenance of all City 

owned equipment and vehicles, including Fire Services and Greater Vernon Park vehicles and equipment used by 

the Parks Section. At present, approximately 182 units are maintained' 

Building Services 

Building Services was restructured in 2009 and was previously under the management of the 

Fleet and Fac¡lit¡es Section. This area under the direction of the Building Services Manager is 

responsible for the operat¡on and maintenance of all City facilities and grounds, including City 

Hall, City Yards, Corporate Serv¡ces Building, Library, Firehall, RCMP Station, Water Reclamation 

Centre, Parkade, Development Services Building and the Recreation Centre' 

ln addition to overseeing the facil¡ties maintenance and operat¡on, the Building Services Manager 

also overseas energy management for the City of Vernon. Given the requ¡rements for carbon 

neutrality by 2012 as init¡ated by the Province , the Building Services Manager is responsible for 

ensuring that the C¡ty of Vernon takes a lead role in support¡ng the mandate of sustainability, 

including educating staff, promoting energy conservation and ensuring that City facilities are 

operated and maintained as efficiently as possible. 


Spirit Square Project 

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o Hiring Building Services/Energy Manager 

. construction of Spirit square and the city Hall, council chambers addition 

. Renovat¡ons to the Firehall 

. Renovations to the RCMP offices in lower floor of City Hall as well as RCMP Detachment 

o Major lighting retrofits throughout city Facilit¡es to high efficiency components 

o Upgrades to HVAC system at O'Keefe Ranch 

¡ HVAC installations at the RCMP, Fire Services and operations Yard 

. corporate Services Building meeting room upgrades and renovations 

¡ purchased nine (9) new c¡ty Fleet vehicles including a used airport jet refueller, used service utility vehicle, new sewer combination 

vacuum truck, RCMp command post trailer, utility irucks, GVS service vehicle, new T/A dump plow truck and a vehicle for the Parks 

and Recreation DePartment. 

¡ Road and utilities construction of Alexis Park Drive, from 32 Avenue to 39 Avenue, road, and utilities reconstruction 

o Road and ut¡lit¡es construction of 34 Street (Mission Hill), from 19 Avenue to 15 Avenue 

¡ Paddle Wheel Park playground and boat launch reconstructi n 

o Airport apron expansion Project 

o Sidewalk construction on 39 Avenue from 27 Street West to the railway tracks 

o 27 street widening from 28 Avenue to Hwy 6 

o Road and utilities reconstruction of 25 Avenue from22 Streetto 23 Street 

. Sanitary sewer replacement Lane West of 35 Street (Mission Hill) 

. Retrof¡tted Willow Park lift station 

¡ lnstallation of new Vernon Square lift station 

e lnstalled UV odor control components in 3 existing lift stations 

lnitiated odor control program for Okanagan Landingtrunk sewer 

r 

o Upgrades to VWRC, including new centrifuges, sand filter system, sludge recirculation' 

valving and safety related projects 

o Optimization projects at the VWRC including HVAC upgrades, odor control and dewatering 

. Spray irrigat¡on piping replacement 

. Highway 97 North end median landscaping project 


o lmplementat¡on of Phase I and ll 

September 

Mission Hill Project 

of Asset Management Program at City Yards, including serv¡ce requests and work orders by 

o lmplementation and/or updating Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs in each section 

. Reconstruction offront entry of City Hall, cornpletion byJune, 2010 

¡ Commissioning and Operation of Duteau Water Treatment Plant, including hiring of staff by July 

o Completion of Regional Biosolids Composting Facility upgrade, by summer 2010 

. Ass¡st¡nB with Liquid Waste Management Plan update process 

¡ Lift Station UPgrades 

¡ continuation of odor control Program for oK Landing sanitary mains 

o Upgrades to VWRC 

o Researching available Asphalt Recyclers for purchase in 2011 

o Acquiring Beach Cleaner for Parks 

. lmprovements to various signalized intersections 

o Road and utility construction in 24 Avenue, from 18 Street to 23 Street, road and utilities reconstruction 

Utility reconstruct¡on Lane north of 27 Crescent 

r 

o Utility reconstruction Lane north of 28 Crescent 

¡ Road and utility reconstruction 41 Avenue, from 25 Street to 27 Street 

. construction of Lake Access on Tronson Road 

. Construction of the Kosmina Road pedestrian walkway 

. lmprovements to Sweeping Program 

. lmprovements to Airport Operations 

. Continued opt¡mization of Spray lrrigation Program 

Cityof Vernon | 2009 Annual RePort 

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PLANNING & BUILDING SERVICES 

Kim Flick 

Manager, Planning & Building Services 

planning and Building Services is responsible for the implementation of municipal bylaws and policies related to the planning and 

sustainable growth of the community. The Division str¡ves to foster a posit¡ve public attitude towards planning and the City's 

approach to growth management, and actively entages the community in the development of neighbourhood plans and other 

initiat¡ves. 

The primary responsibilities of the Divis¡on include land use planning and related policy development; building permit and inspection 

services; subdivision, rezoning and development perm¡t applications; environmental planning; community outreach and 

transportat¡on demand management in¡t¡atives. The City's new Economic Development function also works within the Division. The 

Division works with all City departments and regional partners in the delivery of these services. 

Highlights of 2009 

Development activ¡ty remained strong w¡th the City recording nearly 5165 million in building 

permit values, a slight drop from the previous yea/s record high of $169 million, the highest in 

the City's h¡story. The number of building permits dropped îrom 424 in 2008 to 365 in 2009. The 

most significant decline was in housing starts, with both new single and multiple family starts 

dropping significantly from the previous year. Business licensing has been trending up, with 3,117 

business licenses in 2009 compared with 2,655 licenses in 2008. 

PLANNING AND 

BUILDING 

SERVICES 

With the adoption of the new Official Community Plan (OCP) in 2008, a number of policy 

init¡atives were undertaken in 2009 in order to support the new growth strategy. The drop in 

development activ¡ty arising from global economic circumstances provided the opportunity to 

direct departmental resources to policy development. The priority implementation items 

addressed in 2009 included: 

¡ Development of policies regarding the annual consideration of annexations, OCP 

amendments and Agriculture Land Reserve exclusions. 

¡ Development of three hillside specific zoning districts' 

o lmplementation of an on-line OCP monitoring program (Seelt). 

. lmplementation of an annual community-wide Sustainability Awards program, 

. Review of the build¡ng permit process and fee structure. 

¡ Neighbourhood plans were undertaken for the City Centre Distr¡ct, Bella Vista West and 

Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre (to be completed in 2010)' 

r lmplementat¡on of the new Economic Development function and establishment of the 

Economic Development Advisory Committee. 

. lnit¡ation of a memorandum of understanding with respect to industrial development 

with the municipalities, electoral areas and lndian Bands within the North Okanagan 

Regional D¡str¡ct. 

. lmplementation of the new Transportat¡on Demand Management function for the City 

and the establishment of the Transportat¡on Demand Management Committee' 

¡ Development of School Travel Plans for three local elementary schools. 

Update of the Vernon Heritage Reg¡ster to include a community heritage context 

statement and to document 18 0f the 123 listed s¡tes to the standards of the BC 

Register of Historical Places. 

Approval and disbursement of more than 520,000 for her¡tage restorat¡on grants. 

Community stewardship events including Earth Day, Environment Week, Rivers Day, Bike to Work Week and the Commuter 

Challenge were held in partnership with community groups, agenc¡es, businesses and other stakeholders. 


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PLANNING & BUILDING SERVICES 

completion of the waterfront wetland Detailed Design process which provides a plan for the enhancement, protection and 

ongoing viability of the Marshall wetlands' 

Partic¡pation in the development of the Regional Growth Strategy. 


¡ Complete the neighbourhood plans for the C¡ty Centre Distr¡ct, Bella Vista West and Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre' 

o Undertake a neighbourhood plan for the Foothills Neighbourhood Centre. 

¡ Review and update the Airport Master Plan' 

r Revise the Zoning Bylaw in order to implement the policies of the ocP 2008. 

¡ Revise the development approval process to correspond with the new growth 

strategy and streamline the process for applicants. 

. Develop an Economic Development strategy to guide the efforts of the 

Econornic Development function over the next three to five years' 

¡ Establish a Bus¡ness Retention and Expansion Program' 

Develop and implement the Sustainability Scorecard. 

r 

o ldentify new sites for cemetery purposes' 

¡ lnitiate a cosmet¡c pesticide reduction education program' 

. Develop School Travel Plans for three more local schools. 

r 

Expand commun¡ty stewardship and Transportation Demand 

Management events, includ¡ng development and implementation of a corporate sponsorship program' 

. continued participation in the development of the Regional Growth strategy. 

Vernon Patient Care Tower Expansion 

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ENG IN EERING SERVICES 

Rob Dickinson 

Manager, Engíneering Services 

Engineering & GIS Services is responsible for the implementation of the municipal services and bylaws related to ¡nfrastructure 

planning for the capital program and development works as well as provision of GIS services. The division works closely with many of 

the other departments to provide these serv¡ces in an efficient and timely manner. 

The mandate of the Engineering & GIS Division is to hold paramount the safety, welfare and quality of life of the public and the 

protect¡on of the environment through fiscally responsible management of public infrastructure. 


¡ The Geographical lnformation Systems Department was relocated to Eng¡neering Services and has been revamped to 

provide Asset Management support to the Operations Division which is responsible for this funct¡on. This support combined 

with initiatives to prov¡de capital planning allows Engineering and GIS to provide enhanced ¡nterdepartmental service, 

Capital commitment of 5800,000 and a LocalMotion Grant of 5533,813 towards transportation demand management 

projects as directed by the 2008 Official Community Plan (OCP), The increased funding level accelerated construction of 

high prioriÇ bike lanes, multi-use paths and sidewalk connectiv¡ty in the City and included such projects as: 

o Bike lane and continuous pedestrian facilities along Fulton Road 

o Sidewalk connect¡on and bus stop on 39 Avenue 

o Phase I of the Commonage trail linking Fulton Road to the DND sports fields on Commonage 

o Completion of sidewalk on 20 Street from 48 Avenue to the new trail at Deleenheer 

o Sidewalk connect¡vity on two main pedestrian corridors to Mission School 

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Sewer and water extension to service 17 properties on septic and lake water complete with corresponding road 

improvements to Tronson Road. 

Downtown revitalization replacing the sewer, water, storm, road and sidewalk on 33 Street from 28 Avenue to Coldstream , 

Coldstream Avenue from 33 to 34 Street and 28 Avenue from 32 to 35 Street. 

Completion of the Alexis Park Drive sidewalk, bike lanes and 4 laning between 32 and 39 Avenue complete with a controlled 

pedestrian crossing at 32 Avenue. 

Reconstruction of Mission Road from 15 to 19 Avenue including water, storm, road, bike lanes and a section of sidewalk. 

Her¡tage Dr¡ve reconstruction providing sidewalk to Bella Vista. 

Complet¡on of the C¡ty's second roundabout at Pleasant Valley and 32 Avenue 

including bike lanes, roadwork's, sidewalk, sewer, storm and water on 

Pleasant Valley/3O Avenue from 32 Avenue to 27 Street 

Successful recipient of a 2 Million grant from the Federal and Provincial 

Governments for reconstruct¡on of 34 Street including the bridge between 24 

and 25 Avenue. 

Successful recipient of a S150,115 grant from ICBC from their Road 

lmprovement Programme towards the road safety improvements 

¡ncorporated ¡n the Cap¡tal Projects. 

completion of the Upper BX Creek hydraulic and habitat ¡mprovements w¡th 

trail construction coordinated with RDNO Parks. 

Started long term capital plan. 

Continue with expansion of City sewer to the Okanagan Landing area by way 

of Local Area Service projects. 

Commonage Path Consrucdon 

Completion of phase one of a Master Sewer Servicing Plan. 

Rev¡sions to key sections of the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw. 


13s

ENGINEERING SERVICES 


With adoption of the new Development Cost Charge bylaw in 2010 the City will be assured of a fiscally responsible program that 

supports many OCP principles. The DCC implementation plan in 2010 includes preparation of a DCC policy manual, latecomer policy, 

and start of flow meter¡nB program for sanitary sewer collection system' 

The City w¡ll initiate stage I of the Liqu¡d Waste 

Management Plan in 2010 with State ll and lll 

continuing into 2011. 

The Engineering & GIS Division will contlnue to support 

the Operations Division with asset management as this 

function evolves. 

Master Sewer Plan work continues in 2010 with 

completion planned for end of 2010. 

Working on ¡nit¡at¡on of sewer local area service 

projects for Flemming, Delcliffe, Adventure Bay and 

Beachcomber Bay. 

lmplement the 516 mill¡on capital works program. 

Cont¡nue with 

accelerated 

expansion ofTDM 

network as indicated 

by the OCP. 

Complete the final 

revisions to the 

Subdivision and 

Development 

Servicing Bylaw. 

Pleasant Valley and 32 Avenue 

Road Improvements to Tronson Road 

City of Vernon I 2009 Annual RePort

FINANCE SERV¡CES 

Kevin Bertles 

Manager, Finance 

The Finance Division is responsible for all matters of financial administration for the City of Vernon, specifically: 

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Billing and revenue collection of City services and 

revenue soufces 

Payment for goods and services 

Cemetery admin¡stration 

Safekeeping of securities 

lnvestments of reserved funds 

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Purchasing 

Risk management claims administration 

Grant funding 

Financial planning and reporting 

Debt admin¡stration 

Highlights ofzÛOg 

General declines in economic conditions in the region were also felt by the City, in terms of lower than 

forecast interest rates during 2009 reducing the City's interest revenue. Partially offsetting the prevailing 

economic conditions was continued growth in taxat¡on from non market changes such as new construction. 

¡ The F¡nance Division transitioned to electronic budgeting software, replacing a system based 

largely on linked spreadsheets. The new software has already shown some gains in efficienc¡ 

which should continue in 2010. 

¡ 2009 also saw major changes in standards for financial report¡ng and budget pr€sentation. The new 

standards are aimed at full cost recognition of existing infrastructure, and improved presentation 

of financial information. 

¡ 2009 saw the implementation of an electronic purchase order system fully integrated to our core 

financial package, this allows for better control and reporting functionality and replaces a paper 

based purchase order system. 

¡ 2009 budget process for the 2010 Financial Plan was condensed into a 2.5 day publlc process with 

improved opportun¡ties for public involvement. The new process made more efficient use of staff 

and Council time, without loosing content or public participat¡on. 

¡ The Finance Division also continued its development of public documents. Structural changes to 

our 2008 Annual Report and our 2010 Financial Plan were both integral documents in this process, 

and are geared at increasing the quality of public disclosure documents. 

¡ The year ended with our completion on the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB! mandate 

enumerat¡on and valuation of our capital infrastructure. Th¡s transition was aimed at full cost 

recognition of existing infrastructure. This information coupled with an effective asset 

management program will allow us to be better stewards of the City's infrastructure assets. 

Oudook for 2010 

A major focus for the Finance Division for 2010 is the redevelopment of our chart of 

accounts. This project will be a major step forward in reporting ability, and managerial 

information retr¡eval. The current system is based on public reportin8 standards in place 

since the 1970's. Development work on our Annual Report and Financial Plan documents 

will continue through 2010. 


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VERNON NORTH OKANAGAN RCMP SERVICES 

Inspector, Reg Burgess 

}fficer in Charge 

Vernon North Okanagan Detachment provides policing services for an area that consists of 

an ¡ntegration of 6 distinct policing jurisdict¡ons encompassing Armstrong (including the 

Township of spallumcheen) Enderby (including the spallumcheen First Nations Lands), 

Falkland, Lumby, Vernon Rural (including Okanagan First Nations Lands) and the City of 

Vernon (including the Municipal contract for the D¡strict of Coldstream). 

The following statements reflect our vision for the Detachment and local communities: 

The North Okanagan policing jurisdict¡ons are safe and caring communities; 

There is fair and unbiased treatment of all people; 

Through ongoing involvement and education, all community members have become more accountable and are integral in 

maintaining a safe and caring community' 

The Detachment embraces the national values and commitments to our employees and commun¡ties' 

The Detachment's work is guided by these core values and by the comm¡tment statements to our communities and 

employees. 

Highlights of2009 

VERNON NORTH 

OKANAGAN 

RCMP SERVICES 

¡ CommuniÇ Stakeholders Strategic Planning meeting held with 80+ attendees 

r 4 Rregular member supervisory (Sergeant) positions staffed 

r Mobile Command Post acquired and operational 

. Super¡ntendent McVarnock, Officer in Charge, promoted and transferred to Nunavut as 

Commanding Officer of "V" Division 

o lnspector Burgess named interim Officer in Charge and later named to permanent position and 

promoted Superintendent 

. lncrease to Human Resources of 4 regular member positions dedicated to traffic and downtown 

enforcement 


The Detachment will continue to address our three Strategic Priorities 

o Crime Reduction 

. Communication 

r Road Safety 

The additional HR positions will enable a MunicipalTraffic Section to become operational and dedicated to Traffic Law Enforcement' 

As well, the Downtown Enforcement Unit will become operational and function on a year round basis' The addition of an Operations 

officer and the reorganization of supervisory personnel will enable the Detachment to function more efficiently, address issues as 

they arise and ensure our vision is attained. 

Cityof Vernon I 2009 Annual RePort

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Doug Ross 

M anag er, Recreation Services 

The Recreat¡on Division is responsible for the operation of the Vernon Recreation Centre and the Arenas and for the 

planning, promotion and operation of recreation programs and the supply of recreation services to the public ¡n the 

Greater Vernon area. The Recreation Division supplies these services to the North Okanagan Regional D¡strict on a 

contractual basis. The Recreation Division takes a leadership role in the promotion of active healthy lifestyles for the 

community. Through the programs and services we offe¡ the Recreat¡on Division plays an important role in 

improving and mainta¡ning the quality of life that the public associates with living in Vernon. 


ln 2009, we part¡cipated in the provincial challenge to make Greater Vernon Citizens 20% more act¡ve by 2010 

through a number of ¡nitiatives like the Get Active Pass, an introductory pass to new participants. 

We partnered with the Social Planning Council and created lhe 75% DisabiliÇ Discount for Person's with 

Disabilities, Person's w¡th Pers¡stent and Multiple Barriers and those on Canada Pension Disabilities. 

lndividuals w¡th one of these provincially or federally recognized limitations are now eligible to receive a 

75% discount on certain programs and services. The results were extremely positive allowing individuals to 

get act¡ve that would have otherwise been left on the s¡delines. Due to the success of this program, we 

expanded the program to include all individuals that are financially disadvantaged as identified by similar 

provincial and federalcriteria including low income seniors. Today we have over 600 participants that are 

accessing recreation through th¡s program. The success ofthe program was celebrated and published on 

the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada website. 

ln 2009, the Recreation Division benef¡ted from the Recreation lnfrastructure Canada grants program, The 

Aquatic Centre was able to resurface the entire floor and deck area two years ahead of schedule, the 

Dogwood Gym will have air conditioning this summer for the first t¡me and the Priest Valley Gym received a 

major facelift with a new flooring system, new paint and a motorized divider curtain. 

A major change for Recreation Services in August of 2009 was tak¡ng on the operation of all the arenas 

including the Wesbild Centre. With the arenas now under the umbrella of Recreation Services we are able 

to offer the citizens a more cohesive service and develop operational and programming efficiencies. 


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Creating new opportunities and changing marketing of aud¡tor¡um w¡th 

completion of phase three renovat¡ons. 

To ma¡ntain or improve participation despite the effects of the economic 

downturn and HST. 

Operat¡on of arenas for first full year. 

Working through transition as Greater Vernon Parks and Recreation 

undergoes review. 

Wesbild Centre 

(left) 

Vernon Recreation Centre Pool 


139

2009 Permissive Tax Exemptions 

LAND 

ASSESSMENTS 

BUILDING 

TAX 

EXEMPTION 

CHURCHES AND HOUSES OF WORSHIP 

ATEXIS PARK CHURCH 

Att SAINTS ANGTICAN 

ASSEMBTY OF GOD CHURCH 

CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH OF 

VERNON 

CHURCH OF GOD 

EMMANUEI FETIOWSHIP BAPTIST 

ESSENNAUST CHURCH OF CHURCH 

3906 354 ST 

3301-3205 27 ST 

3606 27 ST 

3605 12 5T 

43OO BELLA VISTA RD 

3412 15 AVE 

2001 45 AVE 

589,300 

609,000 

121,000 

227,000 

89,300 

427,30O 

152,600 

1,065,000 

2,931,000 

169,400 

575,000 

243,900 

2,339,000 

160,000 

5,767.96 

12,347.04 

t,otz.4t 

2,796.68 

1,161.9s 

9,648.80 

1,089.65 

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 

GERMAN CHURCH OF GOD 

JESUS CHRIST OF TATTER DAY SAINTS 

KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 

TIVING WORD TUTHERAN CHURCH 

NEW APOISTOTIC CHURCH 

NO SIKH CUTTURAL SOCIETY 

OK ASSEMBTY CTR FOR 

WITNESS 

'EHOVAH 

OUR IÁDY OF PEACE 

PEACE TUTHERAN CONGREGATION 

SATVATION ARMY COMMUNITY 

CHURCH 

STAVIC CHRISNANS OF EVANGETIC 

ST.IAMES ROMAN CATHOTIC CHURCH 

ST'OSAPHATS UKRAINIAN CATHOTIC 

CHURCH 

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 

UKRAINIAN GREEK OTHODOX 

CHURCH 

VERNON ATLIANCE CHURCH 

VERNON CHRISTADETPHIAN 

VERNON CHRISTIAN FEILOWSHIP 

VERNON CHRISTIAN FEI,TOWSHIP 

VERNON CHURCH OF CHR¡ST 

VERNON FAMITY CHURCH 

VERNON FULt GOSPET TABERNACTE 

VERNON GOSPEL CHAPET 

VERNON JAPANESE CUTTURAT 

soclEw 

3910 274 ST 

1406 32 AVE 

43L22sST 

1506 35 ST 

3701 32 AVE 

6525 OKANAGAN 

LANDING RD 

4203 PLEASANT VALLEY 

RD 

38OO COMMONAGE CRES 

1424 MTSSTON RD 

3016 37 ST 

1204 30 AVE 

3303 32 AVE 

2306 40 AVE 

2607 27 S1 

22tO 40 AVE 

33OO ALEXIS PARK DR 

4105 27 ST 

2601 43 AVE 

19-2200 40 sr 

4506 29 ST 

4507 - 29 ST 


RD 

3508 25 AVE 

5871 OKANAGAN 

LANDING RD 


RD 

4895 BELLA VISTA RD 

495,500 

267,400 

232,200 

386,200 

298,900 

254,600 

114,000 

104,100 

996,000 

156,500 

235,000 

601,000 

143,500 

463,100 

150,700 

1,399,000 

297,700 

414,000 

111,100 

363,900 

245,000 

78,700 

406,400 

290,500 

221,900 

189,700 

1,250,000 

532,000 

637,300 

2,000,000 

1,379,000 

426,000 

68,000 

818,700 

3,201,000 

176,100 

801,000 

1,196,000 

487,000 

823,000 

601,000 

3,940,000 

258,000 

2,343,000 

187,800 

441,000 

85,600 

1s1,500 

384,000 

1,550,000 

393,000 

3E1,100 

6,086.78 

2,787.34 

3,032,15 

8,322.90 

5,852.22 

2,372.93 

634.25 

3,218.96 

14,636.76 

1,159.41 

3,513.05 

13,830.10 

2,L98.87 

4,484.t5 

2,62r.69 

18,618.54 

1,936.87 

9,6t6.44 

r,042.r3 

2,805.89 

833.23 

803.00 

2,755.02 

6,419.59 

2,r43.92 

L,990.27 


140

EDUCATIONAI. NSNruNONS 

PTEASANT VAttEY ACADEMY 

PTEASANT VATTEY ACADEMY 

STJAMES SCHOOT 

1802A-1802 45 AVE 

1802A-1802 45 AVE 

2700 28 AVE 

LAND 

BUITDING 

ASSESSMENTS 

46,900 

2,518,000 

603,100 

427,000 

559,000 

4,24L,OOO 

TAX 

EXEMPTION 

19,75L.87 

3,569.10 

37,033.98 

socrAt sERvrcEs 

ABBEYFIETD HOUSE 

ADACT. VENTURE UPTOWN 

CANADIAN MENTAT HEATTH 

ASSOCnnON 

CANADIAN MENTAI HEATTH 

ASSOC¡AÎ0N 

FIRST NANONS FRIENDSHIP CTR 

FIRST NATIONS FRIENDSHIP CTR 

GREATER VERNON TEEN INITIATIVE 

KINDATE . SEATON CTR 

KrwANtS VrrtÂGE 

KIWANIS VITTAGE 

NO COMMUNIW LIFE SOCIETY 

NO COMMUNIW TIFE SOCIETY 

NO HADICAPPED ASSOCIATION 

NO HANDICAPPED ASSOC|ANON 

NO NEUROLOGTCAT ASSOCnnON 

NO YOUTH & FAMITYSERV¡CES 

NO YOUTH & FAM¡LYSERVICES 

NO YOUTH & FAMILYSERV¡CES 

OK COMM . COTUMBUS COURT 

PEOPTE PIACE 

PEOPTE P1ACE 

SAt ARMY THRIFT STORE - 27 ST 

SATVATION ARMY THMFT SHOP 

TRINITY UNITED. CAMP HURI.EURT 

UPPER ROOM MISSION 

v&DHOSPICESOCIEW 

VDACI. 26 ST GROUP HOME 

VDACT.39 STGROUP HOME 

VDACI. DOROT}IY ATEXANDER CTR 

VDACT . VENTURE TRAINING 

VERNON RESTHOME 

VERNON UKRAINIAN VIIIAGE 

WOMEN.STRANSMON 

HOUSE 

WOMEN.S TRANSITION HOUSE 

CULTRAt 

POWERHOUSE THEATRICAI SOCIETY 

VERNON MUSIC SCHOOT 

VERNON MUSIC SCHOOT - COACH 

3511 27 AVE 

3301-3205 27 ST 

3100 28 AVE 

3605 24 AVE 

290229 AVE 

2904 29 AVE 

3104 37 AVE 

1340 POLSON DR 

1507 35 AVE 

1507 35 AVE 

2400 46 AVE 

4608 20 ST 

2309 40 AVE 

3801 27 AVE 

2802 34 ST 

3100 32 AVE 

4107 27 S'l 

4109 27 ST 

3OO3 GATEBY PL 

340227 AVE 

3400 27 AVE 

440227 S1 

3102 29 AVE 

9657 EASTSIDE RD 

3403 27 AVE 

3506 27 AVE 

3307 26 ST 

2803 39 5T 

2711 38 ST 

4240 ALEXIS PARK DR 

2808 35 ST 

350227 AVE 

2603 26 ST 

3502 19 5T 

2901 35 AVE 

1705 32 AVE 

1705 32 AVE 

187,000 

116,000 

339,ooo 

r77,OO0 

150,000 

150,000 

151,000 

335,000 

290,000 

682,000 

234,000 

194,000 

200,000 

164,000 

522,000 

s04,000 

150,000 

150,000 

580,000 

s03,000 

434,000 

341,000 

157,000 

3,349,000 

408,000 

364,000 

167,000 

141,000 

1,219,000 

10,200 

765,000 

652,000 

345,000 

175,000 

1s2,000 

140,000 

111,000 

724,000 

247,000 

1,078,000 

316,000 

162,000 

179,000 

94,900 

157,000 

698,000 

2,L43,O00 

447,000 

336,000 

263,000 

193,000 

1,993,000 

169,000 

237,OOO 

240,000 

1,358,000 

1,647,000 

22,100 

385,000 

242,OOO 

154,000 

173,000 

745,000 

314,000 

272,OOO 

4,061,000 

426,000 

1,383,000 

2,449,00O 

887,000 

310,000 

408,000 

324,000 

254,000 

2,298.38 

2,793.8r 

10,907.51 

I,243.43 

2,400.5s 

2,537.47 

1,891.50 

3,784.O5 

2,492.22 

7,L26.74 

5,24r.03 

1,336.74 

7,L67.61 

900.2s 

19,360.65 

5,175.¿18 

976.03 

983.60 

4,888.53 

16,550.02 

3,s06.14 

5,586.02 

3,070.45 

8,825,1s 

4,468.38 

2,797.26 

L,2L3.t9 

1,041.69 

40,64/.07 

3,3s9.07 

5,417.67 

7,823.48 

3,r07.79 

t,225.77 

4,310.40 

3,57r.27 

2,809.28 

EDUCANONAT 

AttAN BROOKS NAruRE CTR 

ATTAN BROOKS NATURE CTR 

250 ATLAN BROOKS WAY 

250 ALLAN BROOKS WAY 

133,400 

311,300 

727,OOO 

0 

2,003.42 

1,084.07 


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OKANAGAN SCIENCE CTR 

SCHUBERT CTR 

V&DHERITAGESOCIETY 

3505 30 AVE 

2704 HWY 6 

LAND 

BUILDING 

ASSESSMENTS 

11,076,000 

0 

560,000 

692,000 

50,900 

88,300 

TAX 

EXEMPTION 

38,571.06 

4,364.53 

1,o77.25 

RECREATIONAT 

OK I.ANDING COMMUNITY 

ASSOCIATION 

OK I¡NDING COMMUNITY 

ASSOCIATIoN 

78t3-787I OKANAGAN 

t.ANDING RD 

78L3-78T7 OKANAGAN 

LANDING RD 

48,600 

4,372,OOO 

300,000 

0 

2,683.89 

15,225.0s 

MIXED AND UNIqUE 

HALTNA / CURUNG / B&G CLUBS 

MIDDIETON MTN PARK 

NORD HERONRY 

NORD HERONRY 

NORD HERONRY 

STJOHNS AMBUI.ANCE 

SCOUTS CANADA 

SUNNYI,ATE REÍHOME SOCIETY 

VERNON & AREA PRO IIFE SOCIETY 

VERNON PENSIONERS - 

MCCOTTOUGH 

VERNON PENSIONERS - 

MCCOTLOUGH 

3700 33 ST 

509 KALAMATKA LAKE RD 

107-2200 53 AVE 

108-2200 53 AVE 

109-2200 s3 AVE 

1905-1901 47 AVE 

1905-1901 47 AVE 

4304 25 ST 

3102 31 AVE 

34OO COLDSTREAM AVE 

34OO COLDSTREAM AVE 

4,O74,OOO 

203,000 

112,000 

112,000 

112,000 

135,000 

30,000 

99,000 

69,800 

418,000 

32,300 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

147,000 

41,700 

394,000 

119,300 

1,152,000 

100,500 

31,314.80 

s11,38 

282.r4 

282.L4 

282.t4 

2,769.14 

249.96 

r,243,81 

1,455.26 

3,960.52 

1,o22.23 

NEW2007 

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH 

Asf)clATlON 

GOOD SAMARITAN CANADA 

GOODSAMARITAN CANADA 

SUNNWATE RESTHOME SOCIETY 

SUNNWATE RESTHOME SOCIETY 

VDACL - 4240 ALEXIS PARK DRIVE 

VERNON AILIANCE CHURCH 

VERNON ATLIANCE CHURCH 

3305 27 ST 

4904 20 ST 

4900 20 sr 

4306 25 ST 

4308 25 ST 

3601 27 AVE 

4301 27 ST 

4305 27 ST 

108,800 

1,029,000 

548,000 

36,400 

31,800 

215,000 

394,800 

184,000 

222,000 

5,309,000 

3,266,000 

39,300 

25,200 

725,000 

247,200 

0 

834.38 

15,991.54 

9,623.52 

190.88 

L43.77 

3,278.24 

4,938.34 

7,414.32 

NEW2(xlS 

JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY 

2307 43 5T 

184,000 

182,000 

922.86 

NEW 2009 

CDN MENTAT HEALTH ASSOCIATION 

V&D ASSOC FOR COMMUNITY TIVING 

VERNON NATIVE HOUSING 

3003 28 AVE 

3601 364 ST 

430s 19 AVE 

0 

55,100 

475,000 

0 

55,600 

279.r3 

0 

t,796.57 

Total Exempt¡ons 554,825.00 


2009 Council Expenses 

NAME 

OFFICE REMUNERATION EXPENSES TOTAL 

lîrr ol Gll 

LIPPERT, Wayne 

Mayor 

$65,153 

S 5,615 

$70,768 

GlLROY, Jack 

Councillor 

22,25r 

4,818 

27,069 

O'KEEFE, MaryJo 

Councillor 

21,018 

4,602 

25,620 

BAUMBROUGH, Buffy 

Councillor 

23,270 

2,L72 

25,322 

LEE, Shawn 

Councillor 

21,078 

2,sgs 

23,613 

NICOL, Patrick 

Councillor 

21,018 

21,018 

SPIERS, Robert 

Councillor 

21,018 

21,018 

s 194,686 9t9,742 $2L4,428 

Council Disqurllfi crtions 

There were no Council disqualifications in 2ü)fl as per Section 110 of the Community Chorter 


r43

2009 Employee Remuneration 

EMPLOYEE DIVISION 

NAME 

GOUS, Leon 

CARLIStE, JCff 

BAILEY, Mar8aret 

DICKINSON, Robert 

FLICK, Kimberly 

BERTLES, Kev¡n 

KOENIG, Shirley 

SKOIROOD, Lawrie 

PSHYK, Paul 

BIEBER, JíM 

BOLTON, Kim 

OWENS, Richard 

KUHN, DOUg 

KUSTASKI, Terry 

||(ESAKA, Wayne 

GREEN, Keith 

BOND, Brent 

MANN, Reinhard 

WALKER, Dan 

RINTOUL, Dale 

PARSONS, Brian 

WAKEFIEID, Dean 

KUI-AK, Chris 

WYCOTT, Curtis 

LITTLE, Wayne 

BRIDAL, Patricia 

lMRlCH, Douglas 

MARTENS, Terence 

BEALS, Gary 

CECCHIN!, Darren 

STRANKS, Ed 

GIBSON, Ronald 

CUCHERAN, Robert 

KOPP, Tony 

MARTENS, Cornelius 

RICE, James 

CIARKE, Colin 

TISHENKO, Alex 

ROBINSON, Chris 

Adm¡nistrat¡on 

Fire / Rescue 

Administrat¡on 

Engineering 

Planning / Building 

Finance 

Operat¡ons 

Fire / Rescue 

Fire / Rescue 

Fire / Rescue 

Fire / Rescue 

Fire / Rescue 

Fire / Rescue 


Administration 

Fire / Rescue 

Fire / Rescue 

Fire / Rescue 

F¡re / Rescue 


Fire / Rescue 

Fire / Rescue 

Fire / Rescue 

Operat¡ons 

Fire / Rescue 

Admin¡strat¡on 

Fire / Rescue 

F¡nance 

Operations 

Fire / Rescue 

Engineering 

Operat¡ons 

Fire / Rescue 

Operations 


Operations 

Fire / Rescue 

Operations 

Fire / Rescue 

GROSS EXPENSES ALLOWANCES 

EARNINGS (netofGST Rebates) 

5 L45,202 

110,603 

115,798 

107,360 

107,956 

t07,420 

99,82s 

100,189 

105,038 

105,402 

104,823 

99,775 

103,506 

98,150 

92,545 

90,987 

96,77r 

95,609 

95,072 

90,348 

93,189 

91,038 

90,280 

89,760 

90,6L7 

82,982 

88,979 

85,074 

86,325 

87,628 

83,450 

86,981 

86,780 

84,742 

83,051 

85,263 

85,521 

82,955 

84,767 

57,629 

9,085 

2,679 

2,825 

2,r14 

7,082 

4,708 

8,067 

674 

50 

229 

4,772 

379 

3,865 

6,455 

220 

2t8 

1,369 

L,570 

1,9r2 

L,932 

7,067 

3,549 

1.,916 

89 

734 

7L 

2,0t4 

485 

s60 

r,737 

s4,s71 

4,000 

3,429 

3,429 

4,000 

4,000 

1,905 

2,857 

2,857 

3,429 

2,857 

286 

$LsÌ,Nz 

123,688 

LLB,477 

113,614 

113,499 

Ltz,SO2 

108,533 

108,256 

105,712 

105,452 

105,052 

to4,547 

103,506 

100,4:14 

99,267 

97,442 

96,777 

95"829 

95,290 

94,574 

93,189 

92,608 

92,L92 

91,692 

90,617 

90,049 

88,979 

88,623 

88,241 

87,7L7 

87,613 

86,981 

86,851 

86,756 

86,393 

8s¡23 

85,521 

84,97E 

84,761 


EMPLOYEE 

NAME 

DIVISION 

8OWER, Allyson Fire / Rescue 

BARKER, C¡ndy F¡nance 

STOLL, Michael 

Fire / Rescue 

MARSHAIL, Brooke Planning / Building 

ROSS, Doug 

THOMAS, Jamie 

FREDIN, Cla¡on 

Recreat¡on 

Operat¡ons 

Adm¡nistrat¡on 

JEFFERSON,Michelle Adm¡nistration 

STRACHAN, William Planning / Building 

GAWNE, Kevin Operat¡ons 

MARR, Andrerr Operat¡ons 

TAYIOR, Dennis Operat¡ons 

MCGIVERIN, Ryan Fire / Rescue 

HACKWORTH,MaTk Operations 

MUNRO, Fran Finance 

SHANNON,Shannon Finance 

THOMPSON, Greg Engineering 

DEMERS, Paula Admin¡stration 

GRANT,James Admin¡stration 

KEENAN, Trevor Fire / Rescue 

COVER, Dave 

Operat¡ons 

BANDY, Brett 


GOBBETT, Carl Operations 

CONNOR, Eryce Operations 

GROSS EXPENSES ALLOWANCES 

EARNINGS (netofGsT Rebates) 

82,470 

77,351 

83,564 

79,82r 

81,986 

82,276 

72,23r 

73,682 

77,628 

80,630 

79,t38 

79,897 

79,260 

78,332 

76,872 

75,848 

76,488 

73,488 

76,59t 

76,659 

76,524 

70,084 

75,478 

75,098 

2,09L 

5,604 

81 

3,220 

475 

5,709 

4,807 

3,619 

50 

L,287 

457 

81 

1,206 

2,224 

1,186 

\,rt2 

257 

33 

2,487 

150 

4,000 

2,857 

2,286 

3,263 

84,561 

83,955 

83,645 

83,OC1 

82,4O1 

82,216 

81,!14{¡ 

8'.,yl6 

81,247 

80,680 

80,425 

80,354 

79,41 

78,32 

78,O78 

78,O72 

77,674 

76,886 

76,æ2 

76,gtt2 

76,524 

75,8!l 

75478 

75,248 

5,577,75r I23,L26 50,026 5,750,303 

All Other Employees 13,057,278 75,046 13,355 13,145,679 

Grand Total S18,634,429 s198,t72 S63,381 $18,8!t5,982 

Cityof Vernon I 2009 Annual RePort 

1,45

Statement of Severance Agreements 

ln accordance w¡th the requirements of lhe Fînonciol lnformotion Actbelow is a schedule of Severance Agreements and equ¡valent's month 

range of compensat¡on for the year 2009 for which severance payments commenced in 2009. 

Number of Severance Agreements: 

Range of equivalent's months PaY: 

Approved ,@sr¡.¿.G*.L- 

z zor¿ 

Finance Manager 

Mayor 

Statement of Guarantees 

ln accordance w¡th the requ¡rements of the Finonciol lnþrmotion Áct below is a summary of Guarantees ¡n effect for the year 2009' 

The City of Vernon has issued an irrevocable letter of credit ¡n favour of the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) as a 

guarantee to fund works required by the ALC as a condition of a property being removed from the Agr¡cultural Land 

The 

Reserve. Thepropertyisbeingdevelopedbythewholly-ownedsubsidiary,Hesper¡aDeveloPmentCorporation' 

amountoftheBuaranteeis5T16,000. AsofDecember3I,2OOg,nodrawingontheletterofcredithasoccurred. 

Approved by: 

gr¡.¿. ,,)-c,/¡t-tcì Z_ Z.>r.) 

F¡nance Manager 

Approved 

ZCt¡2 

r46

2009 Consulting Fees Paid fincruding GSr) 

2OO9 2OOB 2OO7 SERVICESPROVIDED 

Focus Corporat¡on 

Kerr Wood leidal Services 

Quantum Consulting 

Shatrko Engineering 

MMM Group ltd - Bel-Ml( Engineering 

Urban Systems 

Fletcher Paine Associates 

AECOM Canada 

Visible Strategies 

Marli Russen 

Edmund Lee 

Monaghan Engineering 

quest¡ca lnc. 

landlnfo Technologies 

Golder Assoc¡ates ltd 

Summ¡t Environmental Consultants 

Seven Group Network Technology lnc 

EBA Engineering 

Acton Consulting 

Cygnus Management Con¡ultants 

MacDougall Appraisals & Consult¡ng 

Debra Strong & Assoc¡ates lnc. 

Dayton & Knight 

l¡ons Gate Consuhing 

Hobson & Assoc¡ates 

Commando Bay Consulting 

Stantec 

sNl Safety Nets ¡nc. 

Quadra Development Solutions Inc 

Aspen Park Consulting 

Pacific Land Serv¡ces Ltd 

Power Concepts 

BDO Dunwoody 

Nancy Gomerich 

CEI Arch¡tecture 

MCW Consultants 

Spiegel Skillen & Assoc. 

S-5 Services 

Remax 

Marathon Communications 

Serko Property Services 

s701,368 

246,777 

220,548 

150,551 

131,829 

126,949 

105,r188 

78,377 

62,626 

60,655 

57,967 

57,265 

56,707 

54,390 

42,698 

33,108 

30,543 

27,556 

2s,200 

t5,784 

13,801 

12,883 

12,064 

10,599 

9,000 

8,438 

8,337 

8,000 

5,581 

3,563 

2,ggg 

2,617 

68s 

378 

s482,286 

274,226 

r50,452 

L25,897 

s,094 

28,42r 

59,626 

22,357 

64,830 

131,064 

25,577 

146,659 

2,625 

42,784 

L4,347 

r0,799 

9,854 

62,755 

26,250 

3L,265 

1,408 

4,774 

111,086 

43,L3O 

28,350 

19,661 

L6,170 

13,166 

11,80r. 

S 1,179 Engineering - various projects 

L57,77O Engineering - various projects 

12,799 Engineering - var¡ous projects 


67,238 Eng¡neering - various projects 

T2,M Transportat¡on Assessment & DCC Review 

82,057 Engineering - various projects 

- Lower BX Creek Study 

- Consultant for the new "See lt" website 

- H.R. Consulting 

- Council Chambers addit¡on project 

- Engineering - various projects 

- Budget software consultat¡on 

87,755 GIS consulting 

- Engineering - various projects 

28,879 Environmental - various projects 

- lT systems management software 

consultat¡on 


- Building Permit fee rev¡ew 

- H.R. Consulting 

2,846 Propertyappraisals 

- Admin & senior mgmt teambuilding 

6,035 Asset management planning 

- Economic Development strategy 

- Heritage Register 

16,115 EmergencyProgramconsultìng 

436,593 Engineering - various projects 

- Airport safety consulting 

- Water devolution of GVS 

- Airport wildlife control consulting 

]^3,029 Real estate management 

- Employee team building 

- Advisory accounting services on PSAB issues 

- Finance - Chart of Accounts redesign 

65,734 Library/CivicBldg 


- Library/Civic Bldg 

24,O27 Transportation Plan 

- Land professional fees - Parkade lease 

2,047 Staffteambuilding 

39,706 Propertynegotiat¡ons 


I47

GHK lnternat¡onal 

Digital Boundary GrouP 

Tim Dillon & Associates 

Archineers Consulting 

Osprey Strategic Management 

Fletcher & ComPanY MuniciPal 

Consulting 

Read Jones Christofferson 

[im Clark 

lee Gabel 

Ryan So 

Results Management Services 

Terracognito Consulting 

Bradshaw Consulting GrouP 

Bill DiPasquale 

Smart Growth Advisory 

Gen Suttling 

Ray Foisy 

Synovate 

Brooke Marshall (employee in 2üt8) 

MQN Architects 

Earth Tech Canada 

Documat¡cs - R. Scott Secord 

Ekistics Town Planning 

Mapinfo Canada 

10,500 

10,237 

9,728 

9,25O 

8,390 

5,937 

5,000 

4,770 

4,672 

4,510 

4,413 

3,200 

1,963 

r,229 

991 

6¡18 

525 

- Airport econom¡c imPact studY 

- lT securitY Penetration testing 

- Exempt staff review 

- McMechan Reservoir 

- Operations consulting - efficiency review 

54,116 Engineering-various projects 


39/8L Traffic volume surveys 

- Transportation Plan 

17,380 Traffic volume surveys 

25,825 Strategic planning (Operations & Fire 

Divisions) 

- OCP Review 

- Operationsconsulting 

- Engineering on WRP ¡ssues 

L4O,6t4 OCP Review 

- SILGA Convent¡on Planning 

- Advisory services on BC Assessment issues 

165,000 Traffic volume surveys 

42,663 Environmental consulting - OCP Review 

32,!13 Library/civicBldg 

7,085 Engineering-variousprojects 

5,655 Records management services 

5,247 Commercial Waterfront Plan 

1,158 GIS consulting 

$2,385,306 52,052,O77 S1,789,660 

Consulting fees are defined for thís purpose as fees paid to a professional person or firm for advisory contract 

services where the City was not able to obta¡n such serv¡ces from in-house sources' Legal fees are not ¡ncluded' 

Consulting fees for the Library/Civic Building were partially recovered from the Okanagan Regional L¡brary. Amounts 

shown are gross amounts Paid.

2009 Grant Payments 

O'l(eefe Ranch & Historical Society 

Operating & Capital Grants 

s27r,O7O 

Downtown Vernon Association 

Downtown landscaping maintenance 

28,469 

Teen Junct¡on Youth Centre 

Community Grant 

25,000 

Food Action Soc¡ety of the North Okanagan 

Commun¡ty Grant 

22,8O0 

Veinon W¡nter Carn¡val Soc¡ety 

Council Discret¡onary Grant 

20,000 

Schubert Centre Soc¡ety 

Social Responsibility Grant 

15,000 

Kalamalka Highlanderc Pipe Band 

Community Grant 

15,000 

Community Recreational lnitiative Soc¡ety 

CommuniÇ Grant 

10,710 

North Okanagan Artists Ahernat¡ve 


10,000 

Downtosrn Vernon Association 

Mural maintenance 

9,500 

Vêrnon & District Family History Society 


8,88s 

Downtown vernon Association 

Council D¡scret¡onary Grant 

7,500 

Falvest Coach 

Funtast¡c Event - charter transit buses 

5,453 

Vernon Science & Discovery Centre 

Council D¡scret¡onary Grant 

5,000 

Teen Junct¡on Youth Centre 

Social Responsib¡lity Grant 

5,000 

Okanagan Landing & District Community Asoc. 

Heritage Restoration Grant 

5,000 

:4 

Mark Jones 

Heritage Restorat¡on Grant 

4,700 

P¡t Mcållister 


4,350 

Bear¡sto Elementary School 

Council Discretionary Grant 

3,900 

Hendrik Bosman 

Her¡tage Restoration Grant 

3,370 

Sadok Ukranian Dance Ensemble Society 

Council Discretionary Grant 

3,000 

Judy Fullerton 

Her¡tage Restoration Grant 

2,500 

vernon Public Art Gallery 

Artwork rentals for Council Chambers displays 

L,541 

Canada Day Committee 

Annual Canada Day Grant 

1,000 

Vernon Conc€rt Band Society 

Commun¡ty Grant 

1,000 

Reine¡ Stass 


550 

Anne Marie Clancy 

Snowbuddies Program 

100 

Bob & Sherry Morrow 


100 

John Ottensen 


100 

Jeff Valouch 


100 

Paul & Panielle Violini 


100 


Communities in Bloom 

100 

9490,898 


1,49

2009 Payments to Vendors in Excess of $25,000 

2008 

COMPARATIVE 

2OO9 

VENDORNAME AMOUNT AMOUNT PURPOSE 

REGIONAT DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN 

MINISTER OF FINANCE 

RECEIVER GENERAT FOR CANADA 

MUNICIPAT PENSION PI.AÍ{ 

C,G.L CONTRACNNG 

TAVIÍOCK PROPERIIES LTD 

TTCONTRACÍING LTD 

NORTH OI(ANAGAN COLUMBIA-SHUSWAP 

REGIONAT 

OI(AIÚAGAN REGIONAL UgRARY 

SC HYDRO & POWER AUTHORITY 

BCTRAÍ{SIT 

ATDON WASTE SYSTEMS lTD 

DISTRICT OF COI.DSTREAM 

I.AWRENCE ENTERPRISES tTD 

FOCUS CORPORANON 

OXAT{AGAil AGGREGATES tTD 

BC ASSESSMEI{T AUTHOR]TY 

HESPERIA DEVETOPMENT CORP 

EXECLMVE FUGHT CEÍ{TNE FUEI SERVICES 

tTD. 

t(ErOWf{A - cfrY oF 

I¡NDMARI( FOREST MANAGEMEI{T 

FORMA CONSTRUCNON ITD 

MUNICIPAT INSURANCE ASSOC. OF BC 

PETR(}CANADA 

GREAT.WEST UFE INSURANCE COMPANY 

PETERS BROS. CONSTRUCÍION LTD 

CORIX WAÎER PRODUCTS UM|TED 

PARTNERSH¡P 

DOWNTOWÍ{ VERNON ASSOC. (DVA} 

CAPRI INSURANCE 

BßENNTAG CÂÎ{ADA INC 

GRIZZTY CURB & CONCRETE ITD 

MEDICA! SERVICES PI.AN OF BC 

R.L WAIIGR CONTRACÍING tTD 

KERR WOOD T-EIDAL ASSOCIATES LIM]TED 

OKANAGAN EREEZE DEVETOPMENTS INC 

R.E,POSTIII & SONS LTD 

L9,262,856 

L2,396,O84 

11,181,153 

2,462,35! 

1,981,321 

t,623,797 

1,608,845 

7,377,62t 

t,37L,O28 

1,139,843 

t,r36,694 

r,119,626 

L,to2,546 

856,431 

701,368 

570,249 

s66,02s 

s00,000 

454,769 

453,620 

434,548 

42t,870 

4r8,492 

404,353 

38/.,O74 

372,223 

372,089 

343,972 

340,556 

326,372 

308,021 

277,196 

270,709 

246,77L 

243,347 

240,469 

2L,879,996 

11,691,646 

9,731,9r4 

2,056,t26 

798,627 

t,245,570 

1,260,s31 

L,232,æ5 

t,774,2L7 

L,r74,250 

1,013,557 

4A2,286 

772,775 

s29,87s 

775,500 

6L5,L62 

342,L6L 

98,857 

539,102 

262,O89 

1,813,309 

625,278 

340,255 

87,O39 

29L,482 

t4t,208 

246,594 

rzt3t2 

274,226 

253,096 

7L,929 

Long-1s,t Debt Payments / annual reg¡onal tax requisition 

transfer of water revenue / and other 

Transfer of School Taxes collected on behalf of the Provincial 

Government 

Remittances of employee source deductions / RCMP contract 

payments 

Reminances of both employer and employee portions of 

pens¡on contr¡butions 

Road & sidewalk upgrades / contracted snow removal 

Refund of cash secur¡ties held 

Contractor for Tronson Rd project - Phase 2 

Transfer of Regional Hosp¡tal Taxes collected 

Transfer of Regional Library Taxes collected 

Util¡ty 

Contracted transit services 

Contracted residential garbage collection (new contractor for 

2(xD) 

Reimbursement of quarterly water operating expenses / 

transit payments 

Contractor for downtown road upgrade projects 


Aggregate purchases 

Transfer of BC Assessment Authority Taxes collected 

lnternal lending to C¡ty-owned Subsidiary 

Purchases of jet and aviation fuel for resale at the Airport 

Cost shar¡ng for the Regional B¡o-solids Fac¡lity 

Contractor for BX Creek drainage proiect 

Contractor for Spirit Square project 

L¡ab¡lity insurer - premiums and deductibles (2008 premium 

was paid in 2007) 

Fuel provider for city fleet 

Employee benefits 

Contractor for 39 Ave - 27 St to Pleasant Valley Rd proiect 

Purchases of water system materials and supplies 

Transfer of Business lmprovement Area Taxes / and other 

City facility insurer (20OE main premium was paid in 2007) 

Purchases of chlorine Products 

Contracted curb, guner, and sidewalk works 

Employee benef¡ts 

Contractor for CommonaBe Path proiect / contracted snow 

removal 


Latecomer Agreement payments / DCC refunds 

Aggregate purchases 

City of Vernon

VENDORNAME 

O'XCEFE NAilCH & HISTORICAT SOCITÍY 

QUATÚIUM COl{SUtNf{G GROUP TTD 

VERNON CIVIC EMPLOYCES UN]ON - tOCAt 

626 

OKANAGAN TANDING FIREFIGHTERS ASSOC 

KI"EARWAIER EQUIPMElÚT TECHT{OIOGIES 

coßP 

TERASEil 6A5 If{C 

BLUERIÍ'GE IAÍ{OSCAPING & MAIÍ{TENAÌ{CE 

tTD 

YOUNG ANDERSOÍI 

EDDIE.S BTAC|(TOP MAINTEÍIA]ICE 

WORI(ER!i. COMPENSANON EOARD 

SPECUTL T CLEANIT{G 

METRO MOTORS tTO 

IRITRUCX CENTRE LTD 

UNIVAR CANADA TTD 

HORIZON TREE SERVICI tTD 

O.I(. ENVIROITMET{TAI WASTE SVSTEMS 

PRECISION CTEANERS 

E.8. HORSMAN & SON tTD 

SHATZI(O EÍìIGINEERING TTD 

EAGU ROCKAGGREGATES 

DURNIilG DIRECÍIONS & SERVICES 

REGIONAT HOSPfTAT DISTRET. N. 

OI(AÍ{AGAN 

GARS]TE 

MMM GROUP tÌD - BEI.MI( ENGINEERII{G 

ACRES ENTERPRISES tTD 

URBAN SYSTEMS tTD 

TErUS SERVTCES INC 

BIACI( PRESS GROUP TTD 

HOME HARDWARE STORES UMfTED 

RUDNISIÛ I(ENNETH M 

EMPS ETECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP SERVICE 

TTD 

H. J. I(AMEREEEK CONSTRUCTION I.TI) 

NORT}I VERNON PROPERNES !NC. 

FI"EICHER PAINE ASSOCIAÌTS ENGII{EERING 

tTD 

TETUS COMMUNTAnONS (8Cl ¡NC 

AARDVARI( PAVEMEI{T MARI(ING SERVICES 

dba 647354 BC 

CÂPTAIN SAII"FÍ WAY DEVETOPMENT CORP 

DIRECT ENERGY MARKEnNG tlD 

SIMPTE PURSUnS INC 

TOROÎITO OOMINION BANI( 

ATFA LAVAT INC 

MtcRosERvE v8205 

2008 

COMPARATIVE 

2OO9 

AMOUNT AMOUNT PURPOSE 

238,711 

220,5Æ 

2L9,U4 

213,242 

210,365 

200,254 

792,873 

190,(xr9 

188,784 

',8r'.,291 

t8L,357 

t7r,562 

L6/.,423 

160,904 

160,831 

t55,942 

154,650 

L53,286 

1s0,551 

L39,425 

L36,276 

133,469 

132,398 

L3L,829 

L28,672 

126,949 

L20,827 

179,354 

118,857 

tt6,7t4 

115,059 

114,118 

170,257 

105,488 

10s,360 

L04.,9r3 

rco,æ0 

99,267 

97,924 

92,588 

87,905 

85,356 

332,827 Grants ¡n Aid 

L50,452 En8¡neerin8services 

L92,O2I Remittances of employee un¡on dues 

266,ñ3 Contracted Okanagan Land¡ng fire protect¡on 

191,014 Purchases of supplies for operation of the water reclamat¡on 

plant 

318,085 Utility (using private service provider beginning ¡n 2æ9) 

2IL,9I4 Contracted cemetery and parks maintenance 

L3I,675 Legal fees 

81,999 Contractedpav¡ng 

155,111 Rem¡ttances of employee WCB benefits 

102,319 Contracted storm and sanitary main flushing 

- Capital purchase 

9L,4il Cap¡tal purchases and supplies 

97,592 Purchases of chlorine products 

L43,l2l Contractedtreemaintenance 

881,869 Contracted residential garbagecollection (different 

contractor tendered in 2fl)9) 

151,639 Contractedjanitorialservices 

128,122 Purchases of inventor¡ed parts and supplies 

L25,897 Engineeringservices 

334,050 A8gre8atepurchases 

- Contracted tourism office operation 

L63,252 Transfer of Regional Hospital Taxes collected 

- Capital equ¡pment purchase 

- Engineering services 

t,708,il7 Contractor for Tronson Rd project - Phase 1 

28,427 Consultant for DCC bvlaw project 

LL7,872 Util¡ty 

108,573 Localnewspaperadvert¡s¡n8 

29,74I Purchases of building maintenance supplies / Low-flow toilet 

rebate reimbursements 

50,169 Tax sale participant 

- Contracted pump supply and service 

- Refund of cash securit¡es held 

- Refund of cash securities held 

59,626 Engineeringservices 

77,437 Utility 

85,927 Contracted l¡ne pa¡ntin8 

100,054 lnternal lending to City-owned Subsidiary 

- Gas Util¡Îy 

50,782 Refund of cash securities held 

- Tax refunds for overpayments made on behalf of mortgagees 

92,758 Purchases of suppl¡es for operation of the water reclamation 

plant 

76,tLg Computerhardware 


1s1

2008 

COMPARATIVE 

2OO9 

VENDORNAME AMOUNT AMOUNT PURPOSE 

PßEDATOR RIOGE DEVCTOPMENN' TTD 

IEDGEiIONE PROPERNES TTD 

HUSXYOIIMARKEnNG CO 

MPM DEI'ETOPMENTS 

AECOM CÁNADAtTD 

TEMPEST OA'ETOPMENT GROUP 

BIOMAGICCANADA INC 

AI{DREW SHERET ITD 

TURÍ$KEY CONTROIS tID 

SOURCE OFFICE FURNISHIÍ{GS tTD 

GEORGE'S GRADAII- SERVICE tTD 

SILVER ROq( I.AND CORP 

DETPRO INDUSTRU\I SAIfS INC 

CISCO SYSTEMS CAP]TATCANADA CO 

SCONABANK 

CORPORATE EXPRESS 

CORBETÍ OFFICE EqUIPMEI{T tTT) 

ESRI CANADA UMÍTED 

2Ol20 PROPERnES (668510 BC trD) 

WESIERN ROCI( PRODUCN' INC 

VISIBIf STR'ITEGIES SOFTWARE INC. 

MARTI F RUSEN lAW CORPORANON 

TET US MOBltfrY cEtLuLAR lNc 

TONDON DRUGS 

ARCAN ENTERPRISES tTD 

DAT:ZIEL CONTRACNNG 

EDMUND I.EE. ARCH]TECTURE & 

SUSTAI ITAB I"E P¡.AN N II{G 

E/E ET.CCTRICAT ENTERPRISE TTD 

MONAGHAN ENGINEERING & CO 

COMBINED MECHANICAI CONTRACTORS 

TTD 

QUESTICA lÎ{C. 

rNrcHfS VAGlJUM SERVICES LTD 

coß¡x untmEs Nc 

t ANDtf{FO ÎÊCHNOtoGlEs Ittc 

I.AFRENIII ROAD MARTING . DIV OF CDN 

ROAD BUITDERS 

!]ÚPROTECÍ SYSTEMS INC 

ìÎYßCAN INDUSTRIAL SERVICE 

TAXESIDE DR'ELOPM ENT CORPORATION 

VERNON PAVING tTD 

I(IÍIDAI.E DEVEIOPMENIAI ASSOC 

CHANCES BUII( UNTOADING 

BDO DUNWOODY TI.P 

WOISEI,EY WAÎERWORI(' GROUP 

TRAFCO (CANADA) 

u,632 

81,095 

79,M 

79,36t 

78,377 

76,æ4 

76,394 

75,999 

73,333 

7r,623 

69,429 

68,894 

68,814 

68,305 

68,7L2 

67,555 

65,754 

6s,285 

64,U9 

62,749 

62,626 

60,65s 

60,507 

58,781 

58,606 

5&0¡13 

57,967 

57,515 

s7,265 

56,926 

56,70L 

55,232 

54,837 

54,390 

s4,203 

52,707 

51,688 

5L,624 

51,605 

51,515 

50,946 

50,531 

49,287 

48,637 

519,973 Refund ofcash secur¡ties held 

ß,547 Rent for Development Services Building (commenced mid- 

2æ8) 

Purchases of suppl¡es for city fleet 

7L,O75 

40,820 

28,549 

103,164 

Refund of cash securities held 

Consultant for Lower BX Creek Study 

Software ma¡ntenance contract & train¡ng 

Purchases of supplies for sanitary sewer operat¡on 

Purchases of building maintenance supplies / Low-flow toilet 

rebate re¡mbursements 

Contractor for Water Reclamation Plant maintenance 

Office furniture 

Contractor for d¡tching and culvert maintenance 

Refund of cash securities held 

Purchases of water system materials and supplies 

46,854 Computerhardware 

42,795 Tax refunds for overpayments made on behalf of mortgagees 

57,154 Purchasesofofficesupplies 

- Off¡ce furn¡ture for RCMP / office equipment ma¡ntenance 

a8reement 

44,224 Softwarema¡ntenancecontract 

158,671 Refund of cash secur¡ties held 

- Aggregate purchases & hauling 

- Consultant for "See ¡t" website development 

- Human Resource legal fees (2008 amount was below the 

$25,000 threshold) 

54385 Ut¡lity 

59,381 Employee purchase Plan 

- Purchases ofjet and aviation fuel for resale at the Airport 

(new supplier in 2009) 

76,378 Contractor for water ma¡n and storm sewer main 

ma¡ntenance 

- Consultant for Council Chambers add¡t¡on project 

- Purchases of electrical products and services 

- Engineering serv¡ces 

- Contracted HVAC ma¡ntenance at C¡tyfacil¡ties 

- Budgeting software configuration 

69,767 Biosolidsdisposal 

49,453 Purchases ofwater system mater¡als and suppl¡es 

64,830 Consultant for GIS services 

105,525 Contracted l¡ne painting 

- Purchases of traffic s¡gn materials 

- Contracted services for the Water Reclamat¡on Plant 

87,399 Refund ofcash securities held 

58,992 Contractedpav¡ng 

- DCC Refund 

- Purchases of road salt 

49,L14 Financial audit fees 

- Purchases of water system materials and supplies 

7L,U6 Purchases of parking meter components and suppl¡es 


L52

VENDORNAME 

I(AI. WEST CONIRACTORI' ITD 

@16497 BC trD 

VERI{OI{ FIREFIGHIERS ASSOCNNON 

þcAr 1517 

ARMSTRONG MACHINE SHOP LTD 

BE¡.T MOBITITY INC 

POWER CONCEP':¡ tTD 

MAR'AI( SCRVICE!' tTD 

OI(A]IAGAN TNAFFIC CONTNOT 

PROFESSIONAIS 

CANADA POST CORPORATION 

JOHN S. MAGUIRE BARRETER & SOUCITOR 

CTARX MARGARET 

GREEN VETVET I.AWN & TRCE CARE 

WETGATE HOI"DINGS INC 

GOTDER ASSOCIATES tTD 

KEN BRAITDT CONTRACNNG 

DAVIDSON AND COMPANY 

COTTER CATHY 

VATIEY1,IEW COI{TRACNNG 

PETERS NRE 

T.C,P. TRAFFIC CONTNOT PROFESSIONA¡S 

COUÍ{TRY RV CENTRE I.TD 

CEl{TURY VAtI"EN 

FORSYTH SOI{YA 

MORFCO SUPPTIES tTD 

CAN'IDIAN INDUSTRIAI. PUMP:S tTD 

SOCIAT PIÂTNING COUNCIL FOR THE N.O. 

ll(oN oFRCE SOTUnONS 

WHISPER RIDGE DEV 

ENCAN C,ONSTRUCTION LTD 

VADIM MANAGEME]ÚT GROUP TTD 

MONASHEE SURVEYING AND GEOMANCS 

DOWNUNOER PIPE INSPECNON 

HAYWARD GORDON UM|ÎED 

D(x)R DOCÍOR 

GUIILE\'IN INTERNATIOf{At CO. 

WISC WLDI]FE CONIROI SCRVICE 

CARO AIIAIYTICAT SERVICES 

SEATTEC INDUSÍRICS tTD 

SUMM]T EÎÚVIROÎ{MEñITAL CONSUTTANI!¡ 

rlD 

BG COt{lROUt rlD 

TORDCO PARIS 

sUN VALI.EY MAII. 

SUPER SAVC DISPOSAT INC 

AÍ{ACHEMIA CANADA If{C 

SA'EN GROUP NETWORI( TECHNOIOGY INC 

2008 

COMPARATIVE 

2OO9 


48,439 

4t,398 

46,391 

45,498 

45,472 

45,457 

45,360 

45,tLL 

45,087 

45,034 

M,766 

43,7@ 

42,970 

42,698 

4L,620 

4I,t54 

40,483 

39,606 

39,539 

39,513 

38,994 

38,859 

38,56s 

38,486 

38,303 

37,sæ 

37,375 

37,167 

36,663 

36,5L4 

36,506 

35,79I 

35,258 

35,2LO 

35,L26 

35,O25 

33,957 

33,99 

33,108 

32,952 

32,442 

3L,928 

30,998 

30,553 

30,543 

- Contractorfor Polson park electrical project 


4I,878 Remittances of firefighter union dues 

46,866 Purchase of materials for City fleet 

55,572 Utility 

38,395 Computer train¡ng / team building consulting services 

29,1O8 Watkins Ford 

70,165 Contracted traff¡c control serv¡ces 

4I,4tL Postate 

45,510 legalfees 

- Contracted services for restorat¡ve just¡ce program 

45,870 Contractedtreema¡ntenance 


131,064 Engineeringservices 

- Contractor for Tronson Rd project 

148,260 Mostly for refunds of cash securit¡es 

- Contracted employee recru¡tment services (2ü)8 amount 

was below the 525,0ü) threshold) 

34,632 Contracted roadside mowing 

- Purchases for city fleet 

- Contracted traffic control services 

- Capital purchase (RCMP Mobile Command Unit) 

43,446 Purchases of ¡nventor¡ed parts and supplies 

- Engineering services 

35,777 Purchases of inventoried parts and supplies 

- Pump materials for Water Reclamation plant 

- Contracted cr¡me prevent¡on 

42,190 Contractedphotocopiermaintenance 

- Refund ofcash secur¡t¡es held 

27,623 Refund of cash securities held 

37,6L7 Contractedsoftwarema¡ntenance 

31,347 Contracted survey serv¡ces 

- Contracted pipe ¡nspect¡on serv¡ces (2008 amount was below 

rhe s25,000 threshold) 

- Contractor for work at the Water Reclamat¡on plant 

50,956 Overhead door maintenance 


- Contracted wildlife control at the Airport (2(X)8 amount was 

below the S25,000 threshold) 

- Contracted reclaimed watertesting serv¡ces 

- Contracted road crack sealing 

25,577 Environmentalconsulting 

- Purchases ofwater system materials and supplies 

- Pu¡chases for c¡ty fleet 

26,023 Rent for downtown commun¡ty pol¡c¡ng office 

34,150 Contracted garbage removal at c¡tyfacil¡ties 

29,93O Purchases of supplies for the water reclamat¡on plant 

- Contracted software ma¡ntenance 


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VENDORNAME 

HIGHI.ANDS IRRrcANON UM|TED 

IEKO PRE CAST tTD 

CCNTRAT HYDR(}VAC tTD 

MACAUTAY & CO HOLDIÍ{GS 

HANSON PRESSURE PIPE 

uNtoN oF Bc MUNlclPAurlEs (uBcM) 

AI¡PRO TREE & IÁÎ{DSCAPE SERVICES 

1& 2 ElfcTRlc tTD 

EECOT ELECTRIC (SASKI INC 

VEE VENTURES ITD dba CIIANLINE 

SWEEPERS 

POSÍAGE ON CAlr 

MICROSERVE FINANCIAT SOTUTIONS 

EBA EÍ{GINEERING CONSUTÎANTS LTD 

72¡t¡t80 BC tTn 

OMEGA COMMUNICANONS tTT) 

TINKS TAWN & YARD SERVICES 

GOOD SAMARTTAN CANADA 

VERI{ON UNE PAITMÍ{G tTO 

356713 BC trD 

VERNON & DISTR¡CT ASSN FOR 

COMMUNITY LIVII{G 

POISON PARK DINER 

BARS!(I TNDUSTRIES (19851 tTD 

SOFTCHOICE CORPORANON 

SCHUBERT CENTRE SOqETY 

FENDER.S AUTOBODY 

ACTON CONSULTING 

SM]TH CHEVROIÊT CADI1IáC ITD. 

HOMESTEAD DRYWALT lTD 

2008 

COMPARATIVE 

2OO9 


30,366 

30,t92 

29,734 

29,1,90 

28,957 

28,836 

28,765 

28,726 

28,632 

28,151 

28,000 

27,988 

27,556 

27,526 

26,999 

26,686 

26,650 

26,530 

26,O3 

26,O29 

25,746 

2s,738 

25,579 

25,431 

25,2L9 

25,2æ 

25,189 

2t001 

s78,697,633 

Contracted ¡rr¡gation work at the Water Reclamation Plant 


- Contracted storm and sanitary ma¡n flushing 

33,753 Equ¡pmentrentals 

- Purchases ofwater system materials and supplies 

69,970 UBCM membership dues (2008amount includes refunded 

provincial grant Proceeds) 

- Contracted tree maintenance 

43,526 Contracted building maintenance 

- Contracted electrical work 

25,822 Contracted street sweeping 

- Postage 

- Computer hardware 

146,659 Engineer¡ngserv¡ces 


- Purchases of communications equipment 

- ContractedlandscaPìng 

- Refund of tax & utiliÇ overpayment 

- Contracted line Painting 

- Purchase of Hangar f7 at the Airport 

- Contracted office paper recycling services 

31,658 Contracted RCMP prisonerfood services 

- Purchase of cemetery suPPlies 

110,092 SoftwarePurchases 

- Grants in Aid / rental feesfor public meetings 

- Repairs to f¡re/rescue vehicle 

- Consultantfor building permitfee review project 

- Capital Purchase 

- Contracted drywall services to various facilities 

572,s8/,977 

All (lhers 54,7L6,2æ S10,971,460 

GRAÍ{D TOTAT PAYMENTS TO VENDORS $8,4t3,U2 $ 83,556,377 

*200g Comparative Amounts are only those amounts appearing in the 2008 vendor payment report over 525,000' Vendors showing 2008 

amounts as zero may have indeed received payments from the city in 2008 but were below the 2008 threshold of 525,000' 

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Financial Section


Finance Dlvislon 

t ,/ 

clrY oF 

vernon 

AUD¡TED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED, 

DECEMBER 31,2009 


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Tei: 25C 545 7136, 

Fax:250 545 3364 

www.bdo.ca 

BDO Canada, LLP 

2nd FLoor, CIBC Buitding 

3201 - 30th Avenue 

Vernon BC VfT2C6 Canada 

Auditors' Report 

To the Members of Council of 


We have audited the consotidated statement of financial position of The Corporation of the 

City of Vernon as at December 31 ,2009 and the consolidated statements of operations, change 

in net debt and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the 

responsibitity of the Corporation's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on 

these financial statements based on our audit. 

We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generalty accepted auditing standards, 

Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance 

whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit inctudes 

examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disctosures in the financiat 

statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principtes used and significant 

estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overatl financial statement 

presentation. 

ln our opinion, these consolidated financiat statements present fairty, in all material respects, 

the financial position of the Corporation as at December 31, 2009 and the results of its 

financial operations and changes in its net debt for the year then ended in accordance with 

Canadian generatly accepted accounting principtes. 

É0d 4-*/^ ",Q r 


Vernon, British Columbia 

March 12,2010 


BDO Canada LLe a Canadjan limited tiabitjty partnership, js a member of BDO lnternat'ionõl Lìmited, ¿ UK comPany timited by guarantee, an¿ forms pôrt of the internãtjonal 

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Statement A 

V.îå%'-' 

2009 2008 

Flnanclal Asscts 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Portfolio investments 

Accounts receivable 

Municipal Finance Authority deposits 

Note 2 

Note 3 

Nole 4 

Note 5 

$ 3E,631 $ 

E,511 

14,435 

38,399 

7,927 

12,E97 

2,il1 2,594 

64,118 61,817 

Uablllües 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 

Municipal Finance Authority reserves 

Long-term debt 

Defened cñaryes 

Nole 6 

NoÞ 5 

Nole 7 

Scheduþ 4 

18,293 

2,U1 

40,760 

15,250 

2,594 

43,865 

Net Debt 

Non-financlal Assets 

Tangible capital assets (net of acotmulated amortization) 

l¡nd under development 

lnventories of supplies 

Prepaid expenses 

Scñedule 2 

(14,E90) (16,865ì 

559,402 561,828 

1,444 U7 

485 407 

357 49 

Accumulaled Surplus 

Tangible capitalaseeE 

StaMory reserves 

Non-statfiory reserves 

Scñedule 3 

Sclìedule 3 

518,U2 517,963 

2,317 2,094 

24,U8 25,471 

Operating surplue 991 1,138 

$ 546,798 $ 54ô,666 

The accompanying summary of s¡gnlficant accDunting pol¡c¡es and notes are an integral part ol ltl€s€ ñnancial ltaÞments. 

Ap 


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ERNON 

Ve 

crry oF 

rnon 

Fortrre Year Endsd qsqqþgl]!l-ú! {t99flþ-91,9!1'5l, . 

Budget 

2009 

Actual Actual 

2009 200E 

Rewnue 

Taxet¡on 

Seruices pnovided to other local governmenls 

Govemment granb 

Sales of seruices: 

Licences and permib 

Seuær fees and cfiarges 

Environmentel health 

Airport 

Public transit 8nd parking 

EÞvelopmentËes 

Finë and rentels 

Otñer 

Fiscal services: 

Pen€lt¡es and intercst on taxes 

lnÞrest on inìGstments and acfuar¡al adjuslments 

lnter€st on orærlue trade rcceivables & utililies 

Natural gas sysÈm þase and franclise agreemenl 

lnsurance rccotæries 

Capitål contributions from developers 

Note I 

23,660 

1,917 

7,127 

1,216 

'8,352 

1,657 

789 

1,732 

267 

820 

1,069 

289 

1,447 

42 

2,9U 

23,483 S 22,071 

1,954 2,145 

6,453 4,55'1 

1,716 1,885 

9,09s 8,453 

1 ,618 1 ,486 

791 1,008 

1,503 1,s69 

' 91 324 

8s6 809 

1.379 1.447 

.357 

924 

179 

2,955 

4,391 2,369 

299 

2,093 

73 

2,997 

1,597 

3,087 

ExpenEeG 

General govemment and common services 

Prctecliræ services: 

Poliæ 

Fire and resq¡e 

Emeryency measuæs 

Planning & builcling inspection 

Engineering 

Operations: 

Roed transportation 

Airport 

Storm drainage 

Solid wagte & rcc¡æling 

Cemeúery 

Sanitarysevrer 

Other 

Bylaw enfurcement & pafting control 

F¡scal sêrvices: 

lnterest on long-Em debt 

Other ¡nteresl and bank chages 

Amortizetion af tsng¡ble capital asseb 

Loss on disposal of tangible capital essets 

7,592 

9,672 

4,090 

139 

2,080 

1,159 

5,781 

689 

222 

1,4U 

191 

s,033 

'[,183 

1,077 

2,W 

270 

16,135 

7,228 5,922 

9,148 7,702 

3,991 3,419 

168 63 

1,707 1,425 

1,129 1,027 

6,200 7,028 

783 1,042 

u7 200 

1,622 1,32s 

178 207 

4,733 3,500 

1,210 1,156 

964 1,001 

2,838 

242 

10,663 

1,940 

3,029 

225 

10,619 

357 

Annual Surplus, (Defrclt) 

'132 6,047 

Aecumulatsd Sulplus, beglnning of year, previously staÞd 

Transltional adjustment 

Note 1(q) 

546.666 540,666 

193,E1s 

346,204 

AccumulaEd Surplus, beginning of year, as rcstat€d 

546,666 546,606 540,019 

The accompanying summåry o1 slgnlÍcanl accounting pol¡cies and notes are an lntegral parl 01 lhes€ finåncjal Et€tements 


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Statement C 

' 

, CITY OF 

Vernon 

For the Yea¡ Ended December 31 (ln tûrcu-*nds of dollats) 

Budget Actual Actual 

2008 2009 2008 

Annual surplus / (deflclt) 

$ (3,962) $ 132 $ 6,647 

Add: Amortization of tangible capital assets 

18,135 10,863 10,619 

Losses on disposal of tangible capital asseb 

1,940 357 

Prooeeds on sale of langible capital assets 

- 252 69 

Reclassification of tangiÞle capiùal asseb to land under development 

- 119 

Consumption of supplies inventories 

717 1,192 

Use of prepaid expenses 

- 231 532 

18,135 14,122 12,769 

Less: Acguisition of tangible capital assets 

18,135 10,748 13,657 

lncrease in land under development 

- 597 

Acguisition of supplies inræntories 

- 795 1,405 

Acquisition of prepaid expenses 

_ 139 

18,135 12,279 

(lncrease) / decrease in net debt 

(3,962) 1,975 3,926 

Net debt, beglnnlng of Year 1ô,E65 16,865 20,791 

Net debt" end of year S 20,827 $ 14,890 $ 16,865 

The eccompanying summary of Bignificent acDouñting policþÆ and notes are an integral part of th€Be financ¡sl slEÞmenb 


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Statement D 

V.iå%'-' 

Decembe 

Operaüng Activlties: 

Annual surylus 

Non-cash items included in annual surplus: 

Amortization of tangible capital assets 

Net losses on disposal of tangible capital assets 

Contributed tangible capital assets 

Actuarial adjustnenb on long-term debt 

Ghange in non-cash operating items: 

(lncrease) / decrease in accounts receivable 

(lncrease) / decrease in supplies inventories 

Decrease in prepaid expenses 

lncrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities 

lncrease in defened charges 

Capital Activltles: 

Proceeds on sale of tangible capital assets 

Acquisition of tangible capital assets 

2009 2008 

132 $ 

10,863 

1,940 

(280) 

(se5) 

(1,538) 

(78) 

92 

6,647 

10,619 

357 

(651) 

(758) 

534 

4e 

103 

3,043 539 

441 1,602 

14,020 19,005 

252 69 

(10,468) (13,025) 

lnvesting Activities: 

Change in portfolio investments (MFA Bond Fund) 

lncrease in land under development 

Flnanclng Activities: 

Principal payments on long-term debt 

(s84) (s00) 

li¡74\ - 

(1,0621 (500) 

(2.510) (2,161) 

lncrease ln cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents, beglnning of year 

232 

38,399 

3,386 

35,01'1 

The accompany¡ng summary of significant account¡ng pol¡cies and noles are an integral part ol lhese llnanc¡El statemenb. 

Cityof Vernon | 2009AnnualRePort 

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V.iå%" 

2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 

Net 

Net 

ForfüeYearEnded Revenue/ Revenue/ 

fÞcember 31,2009 (Net (Net 

iñ mouænds oî aorcrg 

General Govemment: 

LegislativeEGrantsloOrganizations $ $ 856 $ (856) $ $ 666 $ (6ô6) 

Co-rporate Administration - 975 (975) 76 855 (779) 

Tourism 90 370 (280) - 14 (14) 

cig cterk,s office e) 371 (373) 10 399 (389) 

Finance Er Purchasing 320 1,825 (1,505) 459 1'652 (1'193) 

Human Resources 858 (858) - 749 (749) 

lnformation Services 13 1,364 (1'351) 11 1'331 (1'320) 

civic Buildings 636 630 6 279 612 (333) 

- 168 (168) 

Hesperia DeveloPment CorP. 

CBW DeveloPmenl CorP. 

Protectiræ Services: 

Police 

Fire & Rescue 

EmergencY Measures 

Planning & Building lnsPection: 

Planning 

Building & Licence lnsPection 

Engineering Services 

Operations: 

Roads I Sideuvalks 

Aiport 

Storm Drainage 

Sanitary Sewer 

Public Transit 

Solid Waste I RecYcling 

Cemetery 

Other 

Parking & Bylaw Enforcement 

Non-segmented ltems (unallocated) 

677 s,313 (8,636) 661 7,867 (7,206) 

390 4,102 (3,712) 3,790 3,533 257 

91 1,112 (1,021) 4O7 86s (462) 

2,278 1,425 853 

7E 1,129 (1,0s1) 260 1,027 (767) 

2,352 10,741 (8,389) 3,36s 10,137 16,772) 

791 802 (11) 1,008 1,061 (s3) 

790 1,838 (1,04E) 161 '1,112 (951) 

10,914 8,211 2,703 10,499 7.052 3,M7 

2,001 2,613 (612) 2,073 2,769 (696) 

1,481 1,622 (141) 1,327 1,325 2 

155 179 (24\ 17A 208 (32) 

19,545 25,298 (5,753) 

1,048 1,028 20 1,087 1,057 30 

30,994 2,886 28J08 27,417 2,699 24,718 


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THE GORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON 

Schedule 2 

Decembe¡ 3l' 2009 

(t n !þousalqds .ol øJ!1rs. ) 

Land 

Buildings 

Vehicles 

Misc Equipment 

lnformation TechnologY 

Transportalion lnfrastructure 

Storm Sewer lnfrastructure 

Sanitary Sewer lnfrastructure 

I rrigation Waler lnf raslructure 

Natural Gas SYstem CaPital Lease 

TOTAL 

Balance 

Beginning 

gfYg3t - 

$ 244,399 

55,107 

8,837 

1,341 

1,604 

't85,766 

70,014 

80,826 

7,920 

25,295 

49-9it¡g!q . 

$ 309 

669 

908 

57 

371 

5,480 

1,264 

1,690 

Disposals 

$ 366 

79 

70 

5 

2,319 

388 

102 

Write 

downs 

- CITY OF 

Wernon 

Accumulated Accumulated Accumulated Net Carrying 

Balance Amortization Amortization Amortization Amount 

End Beginning Amortization R End End 

_g!Y*e_al . - 9JY91l .*epe..'lq9- 9¡ 

of y9,31 gf Yegl 

$ 244,342 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 244,342 

55,697 12,511 1,503 43 14,371 41'326 

9,675 3,786 617 63 4'340 s'335 

1,398 775 gS - 810 588 

1,970 1,299 270 3 1,566 404 

188,927 63,074 5,s98 733 67,939 120,988 

70,890 14,854 934 132 '15,656 55'234 

82,414 1 6,1 51 't ,o77 44 17 

'184 

65'230 

7,920 2'095 106 - 2'201 5'719 

25,295 4,336 723 - 5,059 20'236 

Tangible capital assets unde¡ construction and not yet subject to amortization 

Gontributedtangiblecapitalassetsreceivedduringthecurrentperiod 

Tangible capital assets recognized at nominal value (land) 

lnterest capitalized during the cunent period 

$ 2,863 

$ 280 

$5 

$- 

H 

Or 

È


Schedule 3 

V.iå%" 

For the Year 2009 

Balance 

Beginning lncoming 

of Year Transfers 

Balance 

Outgoing Encl of 

lnterest Transfurs Year 

Statutorv Reserve Funds 

Land Sales Reserve Fund 

Local lmprovement Reserve Fund 

Non-Statutoru Regentes 

Budget Carry-Over Reserve - General 

Budget Carry-Over Reserve - Sewer 

Capital Reserves - General 

Capital Reserves - Sewer 

Operating Reserves - General 

Operating Reserves - Sewer 

Tax Equalization Reserves 

Special PurPose Reserves 

Terasen Gas Lease LegacY Reserve 

2,498 

1,404 

9,1 83 

5,935 

80 

450 

2,595 

1,748 

1.578 

1,813 

869 

3,190 

2,433 

42 

1,729 

81 

2; 

I 

(2,490) 

(1,355) 

(3,488) 

(814) 

(2,2e6) 

(315) 

1,821 

918 

8,910 

7,562 

122 

451 

2,032 

1,516 

Grand Total Reserves 


165


Schedule 4 

Balance, beginning of Year 

Add: lnterest 

DeveloPment levies 

Federal Govemment transfeæ 

Develop. Develop. DeveloP. 

Cost Cost 

Cost 

Charges 

Charges 

H- .-. "-ß-o-1gÙ -.J-s,çvet) 

$ 6,178 $ 2,023 S 7,276 

377 62 218 

885 89 348 

Ve 

CITY OF 

rnon 

Federal 

Sidewalk Gas Tax / 

Gifting Transit 

Fu-¡-d-s..,:.Lylog Iql4I 

$ 1,2M g 292 $ 16,973 

-7664 

111 - 1,433 

'1,033 1,033 

Less: Transfers to: 

General Fund 

Sewer Fund 

(1,168) (106) (70) (530) (1,874) 

-rnrsr--(8'15) 

Balance, end of Year 

Represented bY: 

Deposit accounts 

Portfolio investments 

Due from General Fund 

$ 196$ 

5,349 

201 $ 4E0$ - $ -$877 

708 2,454 

- 8,511 

727 1,159 4,093 1,245 802 8'026 

$ 6,272 $ 2,068 $ 7,027 $ 1,245 $ 802 $ 17'414 


L66


Notes to the Gonsolidated Financial Statements 

Year Ended December 31, 2009 

V.iå%., 

1. Significant Accountlng Policies: 

a) Basis of Accountino: 

The consolidated financial statements of the Ci$ of Vernon are prepared by 

management in accodance with local 

established by the Public Sector Acco 

lnstitute of Chartercd Accountants. ln 

nd 

operations of the Gity are segrega 

d 

financial reporting purposes, each 

I 

responsibility tor ttr'e siewardship of 

meitrod for reporting revenues and expenses has been used unless othen¡,rise 

stated. 

b) Basis of Consolidation: 

The consolidated statemenF include all funds of the City and the Wholty-Ovrmed 

Subsidiaries. lnter-fund revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities have been 

eliminated' The following entities have been consolidated: 

HesPeria DeveloPment CorP' 

CBW DeveloPment CorP. 

lOOo/o 

100o/o 

c) Measurement Uncertaintv: 

The preparation of ñnancial statements in conformi$ with Canadian generally 

accepted accounting principles requires ma 

assumptions that affect the reported amoun 

of the financial statemenb and the eported 

during the reporting period. Actual results could difþr from those estimates' 

d) Cash and Cash Eouivalents: 

Management considers all highly liquid investments with maturity of three months 

or less at acquisition to be cash equivalents' 

e) Revenue Recoonition: 

All revenue is recognized on an accrued basis, Property taxes are recognized as 

revenue in the yeaiit is levied. Utility charges are recognized as revenue in the 

quarterly Period eamed. 

f) Non-FinancialAssets: 

Non-financial assets are not available to discharge existing liabilities and are held 

for use in the provision of services. They are not intended for sale in the ordinary 

oourse of operations. The change in non-financial assets during the year, 

together wiifr tne annual surplusTdeficit, provides the consolidated change in net 

debt for the Year. 


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Notes to the Gonsolidated Financial Sktements 


V.iå"å., 

s) 

Buildings Straightline 

Vehicles Straight-line 

Misc. EquiPment Straight-line 

lnformation Technology Declining Balance 

Roads (surface) Straight-line 

Roads (base) Straight-line 

Bridges 

Straight-line 

Sidewalks Straight-line 

Traffic Signals Straight-line 

Streetlighting Declining Balance 

Parking Meters Declining Balance 

Storm Sewers Straight-line 

Sanitary Sewers Straightiine 

lnigation Water Straight-line 

NaturalGasLease Straight-line 

35 to 60 years 

7 to 29 years 


40o/o 

25 years 

75 years 



15 years 

5o/o 

10% 

75 years 

75 years 

75 years 

35 years 

h) 

Land Under DeveloPment: 

lued at the lo 

originalland 

with holding 

nd net realizable value' 

sign, engineering and 

Debt Ghames: 

Debt principal payments are not charged against current operating revenue 

pursuãnt td nålþovernment accounting standards. lnterest is recorded on an 

accrued basis. 

i) 

Deferred Charoes: 

Deferred charges are comprised of levied and unused Development Cost 

Charges; Side'y,lalk Gifting Îunds; and Gas Tax / Public Transit transfer payments' 

Thesé funds are recordeã as revenue in the year they are used to fund tangible 

capital asset acquisitions or eligible operating expenses' 

k) 

Reserves: 

are used lor 

Non-statuto 

and are not g 

esignated bY 

aside from Past 


168


Notes to the Gonsolidated Flnancial Statements 


V.iå"å'-'' 

in the consolidated statements as revenue 

rise to the transfer occurs, provided the 

criteria have been met, and reasonable 

estimates of the amounts can be made. 

m) 

Financial lnstruments: 

to significant interest, currency, or credit risks arising from these financial 

instñments. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their 

carrying values, 

d 

n) 

Budoet Fioures: 

The budget figuæs are from the annual Financial Plan Bylaw. They have been 

reallocatéd to conbrm to PSAB financialstatement presentation requirements 

o) 

Comparative Fioures: 

Some of the comparative figures have been modilied to conform to the financial 

statement presentation adopted in the cunent year' 

p) 

Seoment Disclosures: 

ln the Consolidated Statement of Segmented Operations, segmented financial 

inbrmatio ps of distingui in a similar 

approach reported cost segments are 

struAureO users of finan n understanding 

q) 

On January 1, 2009 the City adopted the revised accourting standards Section 

1000 - Finäncial Statement Concepts, Section 1100 - Financial Statement 

Cityof Vernon I 2009 Annual Report 

t69



V-iå%., 


in accounting policy has been applied retroactively with the restatement of the 

prior year. itr'e imþact of adopting the tangible capital asset standard was as 

follows (in thousands of dollars): 

lncrease in tangible capital assets 

lncrease in inventories of supplies 

2008 

ET3r,gtr- 

$ 407 

Decrease in accounts receivable 

lncrease in accumulated surPlus 

lncrease in revenue: 

Proceeds on land sales 

Capital contributions from developers 

Total increase in revenue 

Decrease in exPenses: 

Acquisition of tangible capital assets and land 

under develoPment 

Amortization of tangible capital assets 

Loss on disposal of tangible capital assets 

ToÞl decrease in exPenses 

lncrease in annual surPlus 

lncrease in opening accumulated surplus 

$ 336,131 

$ (6e) 

651 

-s-.--Br 

$ (13,006) 

10,619 

357 

-$--øn5q' 

$ 2,612 

$ 346,204 

2. Gash and Cash Equivalents (in thousands of dollars): 

2008 

Restricted: 

Deferred Charges 

Statutory Reserves 

Unrestricted 

17,414 16,973 

2,317 2,094 

19,731 19,067 

18,900 19,332 

38,631 

The City has access to an operating line of credit not exceeding $2.0 million. lnterest is accrued 

based ón the Bank of Monträal prirñe lending rate plus 0.25o/o. As of December 31, 2009, this 

line of credit was not being utilized. 

3. Portfolio lnvestments: 

portfolio investments are comprised of pooled investments in the Municipal Finance Authority 

Bond Fund. As of DecemUer bt, 2009, all such investments represented development cost 

charges. 


170

THE CORPORAT]ON OF THE CITY OF VERNON 

Notee to the Consolidated Financial Statements 


V.iå%,-, 

4. ¡Accounts Receivable (in thousands of dollarc): 

Property taxes 

Utility billings 

Other governments 

Trade & other receivables 

2008 

1,679 $ 1,110 

4,829 4,621 

4,163 1,096 

3,7U 

$ 14,435 $ 

5. Municipal Finance Authority - Depostts and Reservee (in thousands of dollarc): 

The City issues most of its long-term debt through the Municipal Finance Authority. As a 

condition of these borrowings, a portion of the debenture proceeds are withheld by the Municipal 

Finance Authori$ as a debt reserve fund. The City also executes demand notes in connection 

with each debenture whereby the Cig may be required to pay certain amounts to the Municipal 

Finance Authority. (See Note 15(b)). The details of the cash deposits withheld from debenture 

proceeds and demand notes at year end are as follows: 

Demand Cash 

General 

Sewer 

556 270 826 867 

$ 1.783 $ 758 $ 2,æ1 $ 2.594 

6. Accounb Payable and Accrued Liabilities (in thousands of dollars): 

Trade payables 

Prepaid property taxes 

Salaries, wages and related cosb 

Deposits and holdbacks 

Prepaid þes & charges 

Other accrued liabilities 

2009 2008 

$ 10,696 $ 

2,316 

2,309 

2,180 

264 

s28 

7,066 

2,281 

2,159 

2,678 

281 

785 


17I


Notes to the Consotidated Financial StatemenF 


. CITY OF 

Wernon 

7. Long-term Debt (in thousands of dollars): 

Debt lnterest Year of 2009 

No. 

Rate o/o 

Balance 

2008 

Balance 

General Purooses: 

3602 Police Building ExPansion 

4172 48th Ave SPecified Area * 

4717 Terasen Gas Lease * 

4718 Terasen Gas Lease ** 

4624 DowntownRevitalization 



4739 Various 

4.75o/o 2011 $ 

5.99% 2014 

5.25o/o 2019 

9.85o/o 2037 

4.15o/o 2020 

4.15o/o 2020 

4.15o/o 2020 

4.15o/o 2020 

373 $ 546 

221 

18,051 

1,213 

328 

108 

178 

16,780 

1,205 

306 

101 

166 

3,683 

Sewer PurÞoses: 

3875 Okanagan Landing 

3066 Misc Sewer 

4172 48th Ave SPecified Area * 

1214F,J Blue JaY SPecified Area 

12148J Blue JaY SPecified Area * 

4889 Reclaimed Water Line 

4680 Treatment Plant Phase 1 

4680 Treatment Plant Phase 2 

4791 Water Reclamation Plant 

4.00o/o 

6.100/0 

5.99o/o 

5.99o/o 

5.99% 

4.15o/o 

6.06% 

4.90o/o 

4.15o/o 

2011 

2012 

2014 

2017 

2019 

2020 

2027 

2028 

2030 

53 

u 

52 

836 

4,147 

1,748 

78 

4 

238 

57 

257 

895 

4,288 

1,802 

11,615 

18,146 19,274 

Total Long-term Debt 

$ 40,760 $ 43,865 

" Three debt bylauvs werc paid out in 2009 earlier than their matur¡ty clates in order to take advantage ol an 

early pay-out option offered by the Municipal F¡nance Authority' 

" See Note 12 for capilal lease liabilities. 

g. Futurc principal payments and Sink¡ng Fund Additions on Existing Debt (in thousands 

of dollars): 

2010 

2011 

2012 

2013 

2014 

2015 & thereafter 

Actuarial adjustments 

General Sewer 

$ 1,303 $ 

1,228 

1,229 

1,230 

1,231 

Total 

523 $ 1,826 

523 1,751 

505 1,734 

505 1,735 

505 1,736 

'ì ÃA'2, 7 117 1A7DO 

tqg04 9,678 23,482 

8,810 8,469 

- 12,29 

-$-zz,ot¿$ ta,t¿o$ ¿o,zeo 

City of Vernon I 2009 Annual Report 

17 2




V.iå%'''' 

9. Property Tax Revenue: 

Total tax revenue net of transfers of taxes collected for other governments and agencies were as 

follows (in thousands of dollars): 

2009 2008 

Specific assessments: 

Residential 

Business 

Utilities 

Light industrial 

Non-profit 

Farm land 

Grants in lieu of taxes 

Specified area taxes & other 

$ 14,503 $ 

6,457 

196 

294 

87 

3 

21,il0 

1,087 

856 

13,245 

6,226 

178 

288 

68 

2 

20p07 

990 

10. Cemetery Gare Trust Fund: 

The Cig owns and maintains Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Pursuant to provincial legislation, a 

Cemetéry Care Trust Fund was established io ensure continuity of cemetery maintenance. A 

portion oi atl plot sales and memorial setting fees is credited to this Fund. Although the Fund 

bahnce is not included in the consolidated iinancial statemenb, all investment eamings during 

the year are transÞned into general revenue as permitted by law. 

Trust Fund Continuity (in thousands of dollars) 

Balance, beginning of Year 

lnterest eamed 

Proceeds from plot sales & memorialsettings 

Transfers to General Fund for maintenance 

Balance, end of year 

2009 2008 

$ se4$ 

18 

5ô9 

17 

11. Expenses by Object (in thousands of dollarc): 

Salaries, wages & employment benefits 

Contracted services 

Amortization of tangible capiÞl asseF 

Supplies, materials & other 

Debt servicing, bank charges & losses on disposal of assets 

Utilities, telephone & insurance 

2009 

$ 16,E92 $ 

14,715 

10,E63 

6,2E6 

4,868 

14,068 

13,705 

10,618 

5,420 

3,506 

City ofVernon | 2009 Annual RePort 

t73




V.iå%'-'' 

12. Natural Gas System Lease Agrcements: 

The Cig has entered into an agreement with B.C. Gas Utility Ltd (now known as Terasen Gas 

lnc. and hereafter reterréoio 

"'= 

"T"rr"n") which has resulted in the creation of the Natural Gas 

Legacy Fund. 

a) CaPital Leases: 

Under the terms of the agreement, the City has entered into a 3S'year capital 

lease commencing December 1,2OOZ for the natural gas distribution system 

withintheoity-heOityhaspitallease 

obligation anð the PrePaY 

The 

remaining obli is incluáed with annual 

ease pàíments of g127,884 including i$9ç9t based on Terasen-approved pretax 

weighted average cost of capital ol9'25o/o' 

b) Ooeratino Lease: 

The CitY has also entered into a 

December 1,2002 wherebY the 

gas distribution sYstem. Unde 

annual lease PaYments to the 

the agreement which is based o 

transãction. The lease revenue in 2009 was $2,327,361, ($2,471 ,767 in 2008)' 

At the end of the 17-year term, Terasen has the option o! mgling a termination 

payment equal to thi unamortized portion of the Ci$'s $2q'-7-5 

underthecapitallease,whichisestimatedtobe$12,214'000 

f a-Véai ópéåting tease with a continuation of the annual lease payments which 

existed underthè previous 17-year operating lease agreement. 

13. Long-term Agrcements with the Regional District of North Okanagan and the District 

of Coldstream: 

The City has entered into a 1O-year agreement with the Regional District of North Okanagan for 

tn" op.ir"t¡on of the entire water syste.m owned by the Regional District. This agreement was 

änierêo into following a successfuialtemate approval_process. Subsequently,_the City has 

èntered into a 10-yeá' asre"ment with the o'',nInîLi5:t::i:ii:"å:31'$i3fit;'S:ïffii"' 

rnate approval process. Under these 

sible for the day-to-day operation of the water 

nal Districl for the operating expenses made to 

January 31,2013. 

14. Land Under DeveloPment: 

ln 200g, development activity began for both Hesperia Development Corporation and CBW 

óÑefopment C'orporation. fne ãccumulated value of $1 ,444,000 is comprised o'f the historical 

cost of ïhe land plus ail design, engineering, and related costs. incurred to date' Such costs have 

nót U""n includéd in tangiblã capitat assets since the land and improvements are subject to 

resale upon completion of the development. 


174


Notes to the Consolidated Financial StatemenE 


V.iå%.' 

15. Contlngent Liabilltiea: 

a) 

The Cig is responsible as a member of the Regional District for its proportional 

share oi operafung deficits related to functions in which it participates, Under the 

provisioniof the Zocat Govemment Act,lhe Regional District's debt is a joint and 

ieveral liability of the Regional District and each of its member municipalities 

including the Ci$. 

b) Municioal Finance Authoritv: 

c) 

Municipal Finance Authorig debentures are covered by a loan agreement with 

the Municipal Finance Authority which provides that, if at any time the pymelb 

provided for in the agreement are not sufficient to meet the authority's obligations 

in respect of such bònowings, the resulting deficiency becomes a proportional 

liability of each member local government including the City' 

ln 1987, the City entered into a self liability insurance plan with several other 

local govemments in British Golumbia forming the Municipal lnsurance 

Assoðiation of B.C. The City is obligated under the plan to pay a percentage of 

its fellow insured's losses. The ci$ pays an annualpremium, which is 

anticipated to be adequate to cover any losses incuned. 

d) LeoalClaims: 

The Cig has been named defendant in severaluninsured legalactions. No 

reserysor liability has been recorded regarding any of the legal actions and any 

possible claims because the amount of loss, if any, is not determinable. 

Setlement, if any, made with respect to these actions, would be expected to be 

accounted br as a charge to expenses in the period in which realization is 

known. 

e) Pension Liabilitv: 

The Cig and its employees contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan ('the Plan'), 

a joinflytrusteed pension plan. The Board of trustees, representing plan 

mêmærs and employers, is responsible for overseeing the managemenlof tle 

plan, including invesiment of the assets and administration of benefits. The Plan 

is a multi-employer contributory pension plan. Basic pension beneñts provided 

are defined. The Plan has approximately 158,000 active members and 

approximately 57,000 retired members. Active members include approximately 

33,000 contributors from local government' 

Every three years an actuarial valuation is performed to assess the financial 

position of the Plan and the adequacy of Plan funding. The most recent 

valuation as at December 31, 2006 indicated a surplus of $438 million for basic 

pension benefits. The next valuation will be as at December 31, 2009 with 

results avaílable in 2010. The actuary does not attribute portions of the surplus 


L75


Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 


V.iå%. 

to individual employers, The city of Vernon paid $1 341,348 for employer 

contributions to the Plan in 2009 ($1,031 ,748in 2008)' 

Ð 

has occurred. 

s) 

Environmental lssues: 

Activities. 


1,7 6

BDO 

Tet: 250 5457136 

Fax:250 545 33ó4 

wwwbdo.ca 

BDO Canada LLF 

2nd Ftoor, CIBC Buil.ding 

320'1 - 30th Avenue 

Vernon BC V1T 2C6 Canada 

Auditors' Report on supplementary Financial lnformation 

To the Members of Councit of 


we have audited and reported separatety herein on the consotidated financial statements of 

the corporation as at and for the year ended December 31,zoog. 

our audit was conducted forthe purpose of expressing an opinion on the consotidated financiat 

statements of the corporation taken as a whote. -The iupplementary inìãirãtìon on the 

schedutes of general revenue fund operations and sewer revenue fund operations for the year 

ended December 31,20w included in the fottowing supporting schedutes'aru pr"*ni"d for the 

purposes of additional anatysis. Such supplemeniary'inrormãtion has u""n -ruuJãiied to the 

auditing procedures applied in the audit oi the consôtidated financial statemenis and, in our 

opinion, is fairty stated, in atl material respects, in relation to the consolidated financial 

statements taken as a whole. 

/Dct 4,.*/. A/ / 


Vernon, British Columbia 

March 17,2010 


L77 

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network oi independent member ñrms


O pe ratiq¡gl-u n a u d!!ed 

Exhibit I 

, CITY OF 


-*-gegÞel.9-11rl!!:tLçsttÊg{qliþtr-) 

Budget 

2009 

Aclual 

2009 

Ac'tual 

2008 

General Revenue 

Taxation 

Services provided to other local govemments 

Govemment grants 

Sale of services 

Fiscal services 

Natural gas system lease and franchise agreement 

$ 23,440 $ 23,213 $ 21,774 

1,496 1,438 1,376 

4,E65 

7,549 

1,778 

4,298 3,876 

7,956 8,454 

835 1,7ô8 

General ExPenses 

General government and common services 

Protective services: 

Police 

Fire and rescue 

EmergencY measures 

Planning & building insPeclion 

Engineering 

Operations: 

Road transPodation 

Airport 

Storm drainage 

Solid waste & recYcling 

Cemetery 

Other 

Bylaw enforcement & parking control 


lnterest on long-term debt 

Other interest and bank charges 

Losses on disposal of general tangible capital assets 

Amortization of general tangible capital assets 

7,258 6,670 

9,672 9,094 

4,090 3,969 

139 176 

2,080 1,733 

'1,159 1,162 

5,782 5,836 

689 761 

222 330 

1,4U 1,622 

191 178 

811 775 

1,077 970 

1,807 I,EU 

270 242 

- 1,852 

5,636 

7,771 

3,418 

63 

1,437 

1,030 

7,027 

1,U2 

200 

1,325 

207 

728 

1,007 

1,807 

225 

290 

General Surplus I (Deficit), beforc reconciling items 

Add: Amortization of general tangible capital assets 

Add: Net losses on disposal of general tangible capital assets 

Add: TransÞrs from other funds and reserves 

LÁss: Capital asset acquisitions funded by General Fund operat¡ons 

Less: Principal payments on long-term debÎ 

Less: Transfers to other funds and reserves 

- 8,513 

- 1,E46 

1,2U 3,503 

(1,807) (790) 

(1,322) (1,510) 

I 289 

290 

2,926 

(2,833) 

(1,704) 

(3,456) (6,570) (5,7131 


178


Operationslunaudiled 

Exhiblt 2 

V.iå"åt-' 

For the Year Ended D,ecember 31 (tn thouænds oî dolla¡s) 

Budget 

2009 

Actual 

2009 

Actual 

2008 

Sewer Revenue 

Taxation 

Services provided to other local govemments 

Govemment grants 

User fees & charges 

Fiscal services 

$ 220$ 

421 

181 

I 35s 

9,177 

270 $ 

516 

83 

9,095 

5 

9,969 

,oÃ 

769 

261 

8,520 

376 

10,221 

Sewer ExPenses 

Common services 

OPerations: 

Collec{ion system 

Treat¡ent system 

Disposalsystem 

Pump stations 


lnteresl on long-term debt 

Losses on disposal of sewer tangible capital assets 

Amortization of sewer tangible capital assets 

Sewer Surplus, before reconclling lÞms 

Add: Amortization of sewer tiangible capital assets 

Add: Net loss on disposal of sewertangible capital assets 

Add: Transþrs from other funds and reserves 

Less: CapiÞl asset acquisitions funded by Sewer Fund operations 

Less: Principalpayments on long-term debt 

Less: TransÞrs to other funds and resewes 

656 

1,015 

2,706 

797 

565 

225 

812 

2,706 

638 

3E5 

180 

617 

2,372 

660 

373 

1,038 1,034 1,222 

94 67 

- 2,350 2,330 

6,777 8,24 7,821 

1.725 

2,350 2,330 

94 67 

2j07 1,863 731 

(2,417) (1,724) (1,s91) 

(55E) (1,000) (1,215) 

(1,532) (3,302) (2,319) 


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Statistical Section

Accumulated Surplus 

(tn 51,0(N's except for per-copin Íigures) 

2009 2tll8 2007 2txt6 2005 

EqulÇ ln Tanglble Crpttel Arrcts: 

Gene¡al 

Sewer 

s 433,573 $ 433,746 s 104,720 s 91,478 $ 8s,207 

E5,059 W,zll 62,537 58,976 49,87t 

s 51E,642 s 517,963 s 167,257 s 150,454 s raS,OZS 

See Flnenclal Ståtement Not€ l(ql for expl¡net¡on ofaccounting princ¡ple chentes lhat took €ffect in 2(x)B 

Non-Capltal Accumul¡ted Surplus: 

Statutory Reserves 

2,317 2,O94 3,517 3,584 768 

Non-Statutory Reserves: 

Funds Committed for Uncompleted Projects 

Capital Purposes 

Operating Purposes 

Tax & User Rate Equalization 

Netural Gas System Lease Arrangement 

Operating Funds 

2,739 3,902 3,026 4,582 1,161 

t6,4t2 15,119 14,419 10,288 12,035 

573 80 39 40 229 

3,548 4,792 3,020 4,607 4,825 

1,516 1,57E 1,530 1,254 973 

24,U8 25,471 22,034 20,771 79,225 

991 1,138 L,OO7 7E3 t,421 

s 28,1s6 s 28,703 s 26,ss8 s 2s,138 s 2r,474 

NON-CAPTTAI ACCUMUIATED SURPTUS (Flt{ANClAt 

EqUITYI PER CAPITA 

TOTAI ACCU MU I.ATED SUßPIUS 

I tzs $ ,4e S 707 S 681 I SgZ 

s 546,798 s 546,666 s 193,81s s 17s,592 s rS0,¡gZ 

Non-Ca pita I Accum u lated Surplus (Financia I Equityf 

(¡n $t,ooo'sl 

$35,(þo 

930,000 

s25lxlo 

$20,000 

$15,0m 

s10,000 

EOpcr¡tln3 Funds 

I llon-Stltutorl Rc¡Gru!¡ 

¡ S¡tutory Rc¡crvt Funds 

s5,000 

s- 

Cityof Vernon | 200gAnnualReport 

181

Consolidated Revenue by Source 

(tn 57,ún's exceptlor per-copito Íigures) 

Property Taxation 

Sale of Services & Other 

Sanitary Sewer Fees 

Government 6rants 

Services Provided to Other Local Govts 

Fiscal Services 

Natural Gas System Revenue 

Contributions From Developers 

s 23,483 s 

7,954 

9,095 

6,453 

L,954 

1,460 

2,955 

2,369 

55,723 

22,071 s 

10,125 

8,453 

4,551 

2,145 

2,465 

2,997 

3,O87 

20,!52 s 

7,628 

8,s91 

4,275 

7,526 

3,O37 

3,023 

3,s79 

79,524 s 18,122 

11,088 7,228 

8,004 7,445 

3,955 3,494 

1,341 1,465 

2,988 1,993 

3,105 3,106 

3,548 1,351 

75t s 53,553 4,2U 

Derived from the General Fund, Sewer Fund, Statutory Reserve Funds, and whollyowned subsldiaries 

TOTAL REVENUE PER CAPITA 

$ 1,430 $ 1,458 s 1,378 s 1,450 $ 1.221 

PROPORTION OF PROPERTYTÆ(ATION TO 

TOTAT REVENUE 

42.t% 39.5% 38.9% 36.5% 

Al'lJ|/. 

Consolidated Revenue by Source (in $1,000's) 

l¿ Contrlbut¡ons From Dcvclopcrs 

E Nalural Gas System ReY€nuc 

I Fi¡c¡l Scrviccs 

¡ Scrv¡ccs Proy¡dcd to Other local Govts 

E Goy€rnment Grants 

5 San¡UrySewer Fccc 

I Sale of Se¡vices & Othcr 

¡ PropcrtyTarat¡on 

Cityof Vernon | 2009AnnualReport

Consolidated Expenses by Function 

(ln 57,000's except þr per-coqito figures) 

General Govemmenl 

Police 

Fire, Rescue & EmergencY Se¡vices 

Bylaw Enforoement & Parking Control 

Planning & Builtling lnsPeciion 

Engineering Servioes 

Sanitary Sevuer OPerations 

Transportation & Drainage 

Solid Waste, Recycling & Cemetery 

NatunalGas System 

2009 2007 200s 

s 7,973 s 

9,313 

4,21O 

1,028 

1,707 

1,129 

8,211 

18,001 

1,801 

2,158 

6,566 s 

7,867 

3,596 

1,057 

7,425 

1,o27 

7,O52 

16,965 

1,533 

2,159 

5,675 

7,238 

3,099 

981 

1,299 

t,252 

6,787 

18,173 

1,541 

2,160 

S 4,834 S 

7,191 

2,907 

550 

936 

1,156 

12,361 

7r,782 

- 1,385 

2,\61 

5,434 

6,2s9 

2,798 

564 

837 

r,l7o 

9,725 

11,569 

r,273 

2,762 

s ss,591 s 49,247 s 48,211 s 4s,263 s 41,791 

DerivedfromtheGenerelFund,seurerFund,sta¡utoryR€serveFunds,andwholly-owncdsubsidiaries. ForPurposesofthls 

teble, all interel, fiscal service crpenses, emonirat¡on, and capilal expenditures have been integrated in thelr lespective functions' 

TOTAT EXPENSES PER CAPITA 

l,Ã2, s 

l,28tl s 

l,2u s 

1,226 $ 

1,155 

PERCENTAGE CHAI{GE IN PER.CAPITA EXPENSES 

FROM PRIOR YEAR 

11.1,6 

0.0% 

4.1% 

6.2% 

Consolidated Expenses by Function (in S1,000'sl 

EI l{rtural Gls Syrtcm 

B Solld W.stc, Rccycllq & Ccmctcry 

E Tnnsportrt¡on & Dfllnrte 

E Srnltrry Sewcr Opcntions 

r Enllncci¡nt Srtvlccs 

I Phnnlng & Dulldl4 lnspecrion 

I lylaw Enlorccmcnt t Parkl4 Control 

E F¡rê, Rcscur & EmcrgcncyScrvkcs 

I Pollce 

I Gencrll Goücmmcnt 


183

Consolidated Expenses by Object 

(tn 5L000's) 

Salaries, Wages & Employment Benefits 

Supplies, Materials & Other 

Contracted Services 

lnterest, Fiscal Services & Asset Losses 

Utilities, TelePhone & lnsurance 

Gapital ExPenditures 

Amortization of Tangible Capital Assets 

s 16,892 s 

6,286 

L4,7L5 

4,868 

L,967 

10,863 

14,068 s 

5,42O 

13,705 

3,506 

1,930 

10,618 

12,489 s 

5,334 

11,851 

3,392 

L,790 

13,355 

11,086 s 

4,786 

10,553 

3,724 

1,696 

13,418 

10,153 

4,541 

9,6L1 

4,003 

t,725 

LL,752 

s 55,591 s 49,247 S 48,2uS 45,263 5 41,797 

See Ftnanclal Statement Note 1(q) for explanation of accountlng principle changes that took effect ln 2008. 

Derived from the General Fund, S€wer Fund, Statutory Reserve Funds, and wholly-owned subsid¡ar¡es 

Consolidated Expenses by Obiect (in $1,000'sl 

E Amorthãt¡on of Tanglble Capital Asscts 

E Cap¡trl E¡Qcnd¡turcs 

t Utillties, TelcPhonc & lnsurrnce 

¡ lntcrcsl F¡sctl Scrvices & Asset losscs 

¡¡ C¡ntrlctcd SctY¡cGs 

¡ Suppl¡cs, MttcÍals & Other 

¡ Srlrr¡es, Wages & [mployment Bencfits 


Capital Spending 

(tn Sl,Un's except Íot per-cop¡to figures) 

m 2(m 2007 2006 200s 

Roads & Drainage lnfrasùuciure 

San itary Sewer lnfrastruc{ure 

Land Purchases 

Vehicle Fleet 

Subsidiary Corporations 

General Govt Builctings & Equipment 

lnformation Technology Equipment 

Proteclive Services EquiPment 

6,802 s 6,923 5 g,AZO s 4,703 s 3,311 

2,767 2,549 L,877 7,212 4,900 

309 1.,777 349 415 2,361 

624 897 624 400 276 

597 766 

548 190 

205 329 390 318 354 

370 281 158 320 305 

277 13s t37 102 55 

S 1r.34s S r¡,ssz S 13,3ss S 13,418 5 11,7s2 

TOTAT CÁP]TAT SPENDIT{G PER CAPITA 

29t s 356 s 3s6 I 363 S 325 

Capital Spending (in S1,000'sl 

E ProtcctlË Scrulæ¡ Equ¡pmcnt 

E lniomtt¡on Tcdrnolcat Equlpmcm 

¡ Gcnêr.l Goyt Bulltlllçs & Equlpm.nt 

I Sub6ldhrT f¡rponüons 

IVchHc Flcct 

5r llnd Pufcñl¡cs 

I Srnlury Scwcr lnfr¡¡tn¡cture 

t no¡ds e Dr.lmtc |trfrrstrucùrc 

City ofVernon I 2009 Annual Report 

185

Capital Funding bY Source 

(ln 57,qn's) 

2009 2008 200s 

General Taxation 

General Non-Statutory Reserves 

Sanitary Sewer Revenue 

Sewer Non-Statutory Reserves 

Statutory Reserve Funds 

DeveloPment Cost Charges 

Developer Contributions 

Long-Term Debt BYlaws 

Government Grants & Other 

@ 

1,882 s 

4,034 

7,263 

15s 

4 

1,949 

3,535s 4,820s 2,071$ a,zos 

2,671 2,460 1,747 489 

1,885 1,584 2,436 1,788 

391 

1,560 

2,lll 

976 

1,629 

592 

775 3,991 

2,058 413 404 297 

tg,¡ss s rg,¿re s u,zsz 

PROPORT¡ONAI BREAKDOWN OF CAPITAT FUNDING 

FUNDING 


Sanitary Sewer Revenue 

Reserves 

DeveloPers 

Long-Term Debt BYlauæ 

Government Grants & Other 

2009 2txl8 2007 2006 

15,6% 

t7.l% 

37.O% 

77.2% 

0.0% 

t8j% 

25.9% 

13,8% 

33.4% 

22.6% 

L.3% 

3.0% 

36.1% 

11.9% 

2t.2% 

26.8% 

1.0% 

3.0% 

15.4% 

t8.2% 

36,3% 

26.4% 

r.4% 

2.2% 

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 

2005 

27.8% 

ts.2% 

18.0% 

5.0% 

34.O% 

0.0% 

Capital Funding by Source (in S1,000's) 

s15,000 

s14,æ0 

s12,000 

s10,000 

98,ooo 

s6,ooo 

s4,000 

$2,ooo 

t Goutfnmcnt Gr¡nts & othcf 

E tont-Tlrm Dcbt BYhws 

¡ ilautlopcr C¡ntrlbut¡ons 

¡ Dcvclopmcnt Cost Chlrtls 

r Strtutory Rcsêrvt Funds 

¡ Scwcr Non-St tutory RcscnGs 

¡ Sanltary Scwcr RÊutnuc 

¡ Gcncr¡l l{on-St¡tutory Rcsêrvrs 

r Gcncr.l Tantlon 

9- 

Cityof Vernon | 2009 Annual RePort

Long-Term Debt by Function and Sources of Funding 

LONG.TERM DEBT BY FUNCTION 

(tn Sl,oùo's except for per'copito Íigures) 

Sanitnry Seuuer 

NaturalGas SYstem 

Roads & Drainage 

Gene¡al Govemment 

Downtown Beautifi cation 

Poliæ 

PROPORTIOI{AI FUI{DING SOURCES FOR 

LONG.TERM DEBT 

s 18,14s s 

17,985 

3,087 

597 

s73 

373 

2008 2005 

19,274 s 

19,265 

3,527 

639 

614 

546 

20,490 s 

20,482 

3,769 

680 

653 

7\t 

2!,876 s 23,769 

21,ær 22,745 

4,001 4,306 

7t9 757 

691 728 

869 1,018 

s 40,760 s 43.86ss 46,785s 49,797 $ s3,323 

2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 

Saniùary SeYuer Fees 

Sanitary Seuær SPecified Ar€as 

Roads, Drainage & Beautification Specified Arcas 

Natural Gas System Revenue & Reserve 


42.2% 

23% 

9.t96 

44.716 

2.AYr 

40.4% 

3.6Y. 

9.4% 

43.9% 

2.7% 

40.1% 

3.7% 

9.5% 

43.8% 

3.096 

100.0% 100.0% 

40,1% 

3.896 

9.4% 

43.5% 

3.2% 

39.6% 

5.0% 

9.4% 

42.7% 

3.3% 

All water dcbt originally incur¡ed by thc City ofVernon hâs been transfe¡rcd to and is recoded by the Regional District of North 

Okånagân whln this funct¡on was åssumed by the Re8¡onal Dilr¡ct. As such, this dcbt is not a liebility of the CitY of Vernon end 

is not r€coded. 1{o ovtrlapping debt cr¡sts. 

s60,0o 

s50,æo 

s40,0æ 

sil,m 

s2o,0tp 

sro,om 

Long-Term Debt by Function (in 

$lrooo'sl 

E POI¡CG 

r f¡owntown 

Iclt¡tlñiltlon 

¡ Gcmral Goulmrncnt 

ERo¡ds& Dr.ln tc 

¡ flltur.l G!¡ Sl¡tcm 

f Slnh.rTSqttl 

2008 Long-Term Debt 

Funding 

2.4* 

r Srnltery Scwrr 

frcs 

¡$nltrrTSqGr 

Spcdfrcd Aærs 

E Ro¡ds, Dra¡m3r & 

Ecrutlñc.üm 

Spcclñcd Arcrs 

¡ l{¡tur.l Grs 

Svstcm RcUtnue & 

Rc¡crut 

I Gcncrrllrnt¡on 

2009 2m 20ûr 2005 200s 

ity of Vernon | 2009 Annual RePort 

L87

Long-Term Debt Capacity 

(tn Sl,oOO's exceptfor per-copito figures) 

2009 2008 2007 2(xl6 2005 

IONG-TERM DEBT PER CAPITA 

1,046 s 

L,744 s 

r,246 s 

L,349 s 

1,473 

% OF FINANCIAT EQUIWTO TONG-TERM DEBT 

69.1% 

65.4% 

56.8% 

52,3% 

40.2% 

ANNUAT DEBT SERVICING: 

Actual Debt Servicing * 

Est¡mated Debt Servicing for Authorized but 

Unissued Debt 

Estimated Debt Servicing for Loan Guarantees 

s 

5,348 5 

25 

716 

5,190 s 

25 

716 

5,641 s 

270 

7L6 

5,932 s 

210 

5,571 

270 

+ Actual debt servicing increased in 2009 due to a one-time lump-sum princiPal payment issued in order to take âdvantage 

of an early debt retirement option granted by the Munic¡Pal Finance Authority 

% OF ANNUAT DEBT SERVICING TO TOTAT 

CONSOLID. EXPENSES & PRINCIPAT PAYMENTS 

10.5% 

11.5% 

13.1% 

t3.t% 

13.2% 

LEGAL DEBT SERVICING LIMIT 

S 12,442 

s 

11,894 

$ 

10,358 

$ 

ro,202 

5 

9,459 

REMAINING DEBT SERVICING TIMIT CÂPACITY 

s 6,3s3 

s 

5,963 

s 

3,73L 

s 

4,000 

s 

3,618 

Debt per Cap¡ta 

Sr,600 

S1,4oo 

s1,200 

$1,@0 

Ssoo 

Annual Legal Debt Servicing Capacity 

(¡n S1,o0o's) 

s1{,000 

s12,ooo 

s10,000 

$E,ooo 

$6,000 

94,000 

$2,ooo 

s- 

I Crprclty Avelhble 

¡ c.p.city Cuncntly U¡ed 


188

Taxable Property Assessments 

(in st,o0o's) 

Residential 

Commercial 

l¡tht lndustr¡al 

Recr€at¡on & Non-Profit 

Ut¡lity 

Farm Land & Managed Forest 

2008 2ü7 

S s,169,474 $ 5,643,514 S 4,373,977 S 3,274,4L2 S 2,673,138 

840,277 830,855 734,267 574,876 491,396 

34,467 34,050 28,438 24,904 24,2\4 

25,033 27,438 20,579 15,104 75,072 

5,231 5,241 4,793 4,162 3,810 

4,067 3,913 3,922 4,059 3,728 

s 6,673,549 $ 6,545,011 $ 5,165,910 s 3,897,517 s 3,2U,358 

% Change From Prior Year 

z.OYo 26,7% 

325% 

21.4% 23.5% 

AVERAGE SINGLE FAMITY RESIDENTIAT 

ASSESSED VATUES (in 57,000's) 

2txlg 2008 

2ú7 2005 

Land 

lmProvements 

t42 s 

779 

100 s 

146 

779 s 181 s 

t73 

169 

S ¡SZS 3s0 s 321 s 246 s 

87 

120 

% Change From PriorYear 

o.616 30.5% 24.O% 

Total Property Assessments 

Residential & Commercial 

lin $t,000'sl 

Avg. Single Family 

Residential Assessed 

Values (in S1,000'sl 

$¿om,(xx¡ 

$¡oo 

s6,(þo,fx¡o 

S3so 

S5,ooo,ooo 

S3oo 

$4,(xD,(x¡0 

s250 

s2oo 

s3,(xro,lxro 

s1S0 

s2,ofro,ooo 

$roo 

s1,000,000 

Sso 

s- 


r.89

Property Tax Revenue 

(¡n 57,0(n's except for per-copito figures) 

Residential 

Commercial 

L¡ght lndustrial 

UtilitY & Other 

PROPERTY TN( RE\TENUE PER CAPITA'General 

& Fire Taxes 

20æ 

r+,sogs t3,zls$ 12,208s rr,c6as 10,989 

6,457 6,226 

294 288 

5,626 

261 

229 

5,559 5,416 

201 191 

@s $,324 s 17,423 s 16,697 

Æ- 

s ss3 $ szz $ 488 s 472 s 461 

RAT¡O OF TA'( RATES . COMMERCIAT TO 

RESIDENT¡AI {General Taxes OnlY} 

3,05 

3.09 

2.75 

% OF CURRENTTAXES COLTECTED 

97.48% 

98,04% 

98.54% 

98.59% 98.91% 

TAXES TEVIED FOR OTHER AGENCIES 

2oGr 

2008 

;ú7 

2tþ6 2005 

Provincial School Taxes 

Regional Distr¡ct of North Okanagan 

Regiona I HosPita I Districts 

Okanagan Regional Library 

Other 

æ,355 $ ra,ggz $ 17,362 s 

9,051 9,126 8,564 

1,490 1,472 7,470 

1,333 1,232 1,165 

563 531 

479 

16,u8 S 14,965 

8,099 7,832 

1,034 841 

1,101 1,052 

M7 408 

26,853 s 25,098 

Taxes Levied For Other 

Property Tax Revenue - General & 

¡ R.rldcntial ¡ Gommcrchl ¡'¿ L¡tht lndunfl8l ¡ utllity & othef ¡ Othcr 

Fire (in $1,000's) 

(¡n s1,000's) 

$3s,o0o 

s3o,0oo 

s25,00o 

$20,000 

915,ooo 

910,000 

95,ooo 

s- 

2009 200E 2007 2006 200s 

2oo9 2o0E 2007 2006 2005 

I Prgvln¡lal School Î!rcs 

¡ Rct¡on.l Dhft¡tt of North Oþn¡trn 

E nGtion.l Ho¡P¡l¡l D¡lrict¡ 

E Ok¡n¡t.n n$¡on.l L¡brtrY 

Cityof Vernon l2009Annual RePort 190

Principal Corporate Tax Payers 

(in 

Gcner¡l & 

$1,ØN's) 

FlreT¡xes 2fX¡8 

Rlnk G¡tcgoty PToPcrtV Qrn9.r 

Common Nrme Levled R¡nk 

1 Retail Village Green ShoPping C¡ntr€ lnc. 

2 Retail First Okanagan Shopping Centres Ltd. 

3 Reta¡l Loblaw Propertries West lnc. 

4 Retail Realfund lnvestments (8Cl ttd. 

5 Reta¡l Home Depot Hold¡ngs 

6 Retail Sunstone Holdings lnc' 

7 Office Timber FacilitY Ltd. 

8 Retail Canadian Tire CorPorat¡on 

9 Reta¡l Gnada Safeway Ltd' 

10 Rcta¡l 4246551 Canada lnc. 

11 Retail Fruit Union Plaza Holdings 

\2 Hotel RPB Hold¡n8s Ltd. 

13 Hotel Gen I Us DeveloPments 

14 Hotel 338089 BC Ltd. 

15 Retail Loblaw Properti€s West lnc. 

16 lndustry Sleeman Breweries Ltd. 

17 Office Far West lndustries 

18 Automotive 0705534 BC Ltd. 

19 Reteil Dc lnvestments Ltd 

20 Automotive Marjak Services 

Totrl Gmenl & Fl¡e T¡x Rctt¡uc - Top Twcnty 

Totrl Gcnerll & Flre T¡x Ræcnue - Clty Wlde 

Proport¡on of Ttre¡ Prld by Top TwenÇ 

Village Green Mall 

Vemon Smart Centre (including Wal-Mart) 

Real Canadian Superstore 

Vemon Square (northern Portion) 

The Home Depot 

Shops et Polson Park 

Tolko lndulries - Corporate Office 

Canadian Tire 

Vemon Square (southem Portion) 

Rona 

Fruit Union Plaza 

Best W€stern Vemon Lodge 

Prest¡ge lnn 

Vlllage Green Hotel 

Real Canadian Wholesale Club 

Okanagan Springs Brewery 

Fer west lndustries - Corporate Office 

Vemon Toyota 

Okanagan Landing Plaza 

Watkins Ford 

-õ5 s 21,s40 

450 1 

284 2 

201 3 

131 4 

996 

975 

86 t2 

757 

728 

7t 10 

689 

64 11 

56 13 

55 16 

51 15 

47 L4 

4/.77 

43 19 

43 18 

38 20 

9.6% 

Tax Contribution from Principal Corporate 

Tlaxpayers - 2009 

¡ Top Twenty Taxpayers,9.6% 

¡ All Other Taxpayers, 90,4% 

ityof Vernon | 2009 Annual RePort 

191

Building Permits and Business Licences 

Building Perm¡t Construction Values (,n S1'0æ's) 

Residential 

Commercial 

lnstilutional 

lndustrial 

s 45,319 s 79,393 s 106,149 s 120,216 s 100,204 

2g,os2 88,235 31,169 L6,574 39,913 

89,116 1,511 9,857 6,719 1,531 

Building Permit Fees 

Number of Building Pcrm¡ts lssued 

Business Ucence Fees 

(tnS1,0æ's) 

0nS1'O00's) 

5 t,223 $ 1,430 s t,42o s 1,s34 $ 1,329 

35s 424 505 655 492 

s 

¿zs$ 431s 

¿rss eza$ 3s3 

Number of Llcenced Businesses 

3,tL7 2,655 

2,358 2,034 1,886 

Numbe¡ of l¡nd Use Applications Processed 

t 136 153 

160 tl6 198 

. lncludes applicatlons for Rezon¡n& OCP Amendment, Development P€rmlÎ, Board ofVar¡anc€, ALR, and Subdiv¡sion 

Source: City ofVernon Plann¡nB & Bullding Div¡sion 

Sloo,rm 

sEo,ooo 

Building Permit Construction Values 

(in $l,ooo'sl 

91,500 

s1,5sO 

$L'm 

91,¡l3o 

S1,{oo 

Sl,350 

$1¡0 

S1,2lo 

s1,20 

S1,t50 

9..0 

3420 

Stoo 

S3Eo 

$360 

SæO 

Building Permit Fees 

(¡n S1,ooo's) 

2(xÞ 2008 

Business Licence Fees 

(in $t,ooo's) 

$320 

2009 200E 2@7 2005 2005 


L92

Number of Employees 

Number of Employees (Full-tlme Equivalentsl 

2lm 20@ 2ú7 2(x¡6 2m5 

Adm¡n¡5t ration & Corporate Services: 

Gen€rsl Administation 

City Clerk's Office 

Human Resources 

lnformat¡on Serv¡ces 

Bylaur Enforcement 

Communaty Policing Oflice 

F¡nance & Purchas¡ng 

Eng¡neering 

Planning & Buildin8 lnsp€ction 

F¡re & Rescue 

Police (civilian staffl 

Operations: 

Operations Administration 

Sanitary & Storm Sewers 

Water'r 

Public Works 

Parks r+ 

Fleet & Facilities 

vernon Wâter Reclamation Plant 

Airpon 

Recreation r* 

6.5 

5.9 

6.2 

6.9 

12.s 

6.0 

17.0 

12.3 

18.9 

3s.8 

31.0 

3.1 

16.1 

21.9 

21.6 

16.1 

t7.7 

11.6 

1.1 

37.3 

6.0 

5.0 

6.4 

tL.2 

11.1 

5.0 

t7.5 

9.0 

15.2 

31.9 

24.9 

1.8 

1s.0 

23.8 

20.0 

11.0 

9.4 

8.0 

1.0 

34.6 

4.0 

4.7 

6.2 

8.0 

10.6 

4.O 

16.5 

13.3 

12.7 

29.t 

t7.6 

1.8 

15.0 

23.6 

20.0 

14.0 

8.1 

9.8 

1.O 

20.4 

4.0 

4.4 

4.8 

9.5 

7.6 

4.0 

13.5 

11.6 

70.7 

27.5 

15.4 

1.0 

16.0 

2t.7 

15.0 

72.O 

7.O 

10.0 

77.7 

5.0 

2.0 

7.6 

9.0 

5.0 

4.0 

9.2 

10.0 

9.0 

26.4 

74.7 

1s.0 

79.7 

14.0 

12.0 

8.0 

8.0 

13.8 

Gross Number of Employees 

299.5 267.9 241.0 2L3.4 L92.4 

+ Full-time equivalent is based on the total number of hours worked as a function of standard full-time hours. 

il Less: Number of employees for which full employment 

costs .re recovered by the Regional District of 

North Okanagan for Parks, Recr€at¡on, and Water 

Nct Numbcr of Empløyccs (rclltirg to totrl cmployrncnt 

cols reco¡ded by the Cfi of Vernonl 

(7s.3' (6s.41 (s8.0) (sl41 l4s.sl 

224.2 198.5 183.0 162.0 

2æ'' 2006 20{rs 

Gross FTE Poehion¡ per 1,000 Po¡rlation 

Net m Po¡hlons pcr 1,000 Populetlon 

7.7 

5.8 

7.O 

s.2 

6.4 

4.9 

5.E 

4.4 

5.3 

4.7 

Source: Clly ofVcmon Humrn Rcsources 

x20.o 

2m.0 

1E0.0 

rGo.o 

r¡m.0 

Net Number of Employees Net F.T.E. Positions per 1,000 

(F.T.E.'s! 

Population 

6 

5.5 

5 

t,5 

4 

3.5 


193

Cost of Salaries, Wages and Benefits 

(tn s1,000's) 

2q¡9 2008 2007 2006 2005 

Administrat¡on & Corporate Services 

Finance & Purchasing 

Engineering 

Planning & Building lnspection 

F¡re, Rescue & EmergencY Measures 

Police (civilian staff & community policing office) 

Operations 

s 2,893 s 2,562 I 1,965 5 t,723 S 1,609 

1,184 !,742 1,005 838 618 

874 766 646 620 502 

1,446 1,229 1,160 966 887 

3,309 2,759 2,324 2,252 2,155 

2,209 1,658 t,447 

4,977 3,952 3,942 

1,380 r,732 

3,307 3,250 

s ro,sgz s i¿,ooa s 12,489 $ 11,086 s rO,rSS 

Costs are shown net of recoverie recelved from the Reglon¿l Distrlct of North OkanaEan for Parl\ß, R€crestion and Water functions 

Net Cost of Salaries, Wages & Benefits (in $1,000'sl 

E Oprrat¡ons 

æ Pol¡ce (civlll¡n staff & communlty policint 

officc) 

I Firc, ßcscue & EmergcncY Messur€s 

E Pl.nn¡nt & Bulldlng Inspection 

E Engineer¡nt 

¡ F¡nancc & Purchasing 

¡ Adm¡n¡strat¡on & Corporrte Scrvlccs 


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Population Demographics 

Annual Est¡mated Population (source: B.C. Stat¡st¡csl 

38,968 

38,341 

37,550 

36,922 36,194 

Population Growth Råtcs 

1.6% 

2.r% 

L.t% 

2.OYo 1.0% 

St¡tlstics C¡nada Census Data (for the last two ccnsus yearsl 

2006 

2001 

Census Population 

Population by Age Group 

0to4 

5to14 

15 to 19 

20 to 24 

25 to ¡14 

45 to 54 

55 to 64 

65 to 74 

75+ 

3s,9M 33,494 

1,680 1,615 

3,930 4,190 

2,345 2,235 

2,010 1,860 

8,290 8,645 

s,290 4,425 

4,505 3,605 

3,650 3,39s 

4,244 3,524 

Annual Estimated Population 

39Þ00 

39,O00 

3E,900 

38,000 

3,500 

3r,oqt 

36,500 

35,000 

35,5@ 

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HE coRPoRAÏoN oF rHE crrY oF vERNoN 

REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL 

û R I C lN A L 

SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Poole 

Economic Development Officer 

DATE: June 4, 2010 

FILE: 6750-20-02 

SUBJECT: 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 

PURPOSE: 

To review the proposed Economic Development Strategy. 


THAT Council endorse the proposed Economic Development Strategy. 

ALTERNATIVES & IMPLICATIONS: 

ANALYSIS: 

1. Council may revise the strategy document. Major revisions would create a delay and 

budgetary challenge to the process. 

A. Committee/Board Recommendations: 

The Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) endorsed the proposed 

Economic Development strategy at their May 17 ,2010 meeting. 

B. Rationale: 

1. ln 200g, the City of Vernon took on the role and responsibilities of providing 

Economic Development services in Vernon. The number one priority identified by 

Council for the new function was to create an Economic Development Strategy. 

The strategy would provide the framework for the function of economic 

development services and identify strategic priorities and projects to move 

economic development fonryard in Vernon. 

2. Lions Gate Consulting, in conjunction with staff and the EDAC, have been working 

on the Economic Development Strategy since October 2009. The EDAC has 

committed numerous volunteer hours, including attending focus groups sessions, 

strategic planning meetings and reviewing related documents with the findings 

forming the basis for the proposed strategy. 

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3. A socio-economic assessment was undertaken to gain a better understanding of 

the current economic realities in Vernon. The document provides a comprehensive 

review of Vernon's economy and includes a demographic analysis, economic base 

analysis, sector assessments, future development scenarios and an overview of 

past projects. 

4. Ten industry specific focus group sessions were held in December 2009 to gain a 

better understanding of thé strengths and opportunities in Vernon. The input 

gathered from these sessions was instrumental in identifying potential projects, 

programming and strategic initiatives for inclusion in the strategy. 

b. The proposed Economic Development Strategy provides the guidance and vision 

for the next three to five years. The strategy identifies projects and cole 

programming that are required to ensure Vernon continues to see strong economic 

groútn, rernains economically diverse and provides meaningful employment 

oppoftunities. 

6. The proposed Economic Development Strategy identifie-s the following key target 

sectors for the community: Advanced Manufacturing & Composites, Agri-Food 

Processing, Aviation, Health & Wellness and Green lndustries. 

C. Attachments: 

1. Proposed Economic Development Strategy - 

2. Proposed Economic Development Strategy 

3. Socio Economic Assessment 


D. Strateqic Plan Obiectives: 

The proposed Economic Development Strategy involves the following objectives in 

Council's Strategic Plan: 

E. Policv (Existinq/Retevance/Nonel: 

N/A 

F. Relevant Historv: 

The timeline for the creation of the EDAC and the Economic Development Strategy 

have been as follows: 

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June 2009 

Council adopts Terms of Reference for the creation of an EDAC. 

August 2009 

a) 

b) 

Council appoints EDAC Members 

Staff issue RFP for Economic Development Strategy 

October 2009 

November 2009 

December 2009 

January 2010 

February 2010 

March 2010 

April 2010 

May 2010 

June 2O1O 

Economic Development Strategy is awarded to Lions Gate 

Consulting. 

Socio-Economic Assessment is completed' 

re held over a two daY Period with 

s representing a variety of industry 

ok a SWOT Analysis, identified prime 

opportunities, barriers and challenges in moving economic 

development initiatives fonruard. 

Strategic planning session #1 with EDAC. Committee reviews 

progress to date, implications of Socio-Economic Assessment, 

creãtes draft vision and mission and identifies key policies. 

2 with EDAC. Committee reviews list 

of poténtial strategies, prioritizes projects and initiatives, outlines 

cost implications and timing, identifies partners and targets. 

Drafi Economic Development Strategy received by Lions Gate 

Consulting. 

Lions Gate Consulting presents draft strategy to EDAC and 

discusses changes and additions. 

EDAC endorses Economic Development Strategy' 

Proposed Economic Development Strategy submitted to City 

Council 

G. Aoolicant's Response: 

N/A 

H. 


N/A 

t. 

Resources: 

The Economic Development Officer (EDO), with the assistance of the EDAC, would 

be responsible for imþlementing the Economic Development Strategy. The EDO 

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would liaise with local, provincial and federal agencies along with the business 

community and staff to ensure the plan is implemented in a timely manner. 

The Strategy would guide economic development efforts over the next 3 - 5 years and 

would be ùsed as a resource when undertaking the annual economic development 

work plan. 

BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: 

The Economic Development Strategy would be implemented utilizing the existing economic 

development section budget. Whéie possible, additional funding would be leveraged 

through local, provincial and federal agencies. 

Prepared by: 


óonom ic DeveloPment Officer 

Leon Gous 

Date: 

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Economic Development Strategy 


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ín ossocîationwith: 

Westcoast CED Consult¡ng Ltd., Vernon BC 

Peak Solutions Consulting lnc., Kamloops, BC

Vernon Economic Development Strategy-Executive 5ummary 

Plan I 

In fanuary 2009, the City of Vernon created Economic Development and Tourism departments. In May 

2009, the City hired an Economic Development Offìcer and in August 2009 a Terms of Reference was 

issued for the preparation of an economic development strategy. In late September 2009 a consulting 

team led by Lions Gate Consulting Inc. was commissioned to undertake the study. 

The work plan for the project consisted of three phases: 

r In November, a preliminary report of demographic, economic and sector trends in the 

community was prepared; 

r In December and fanuary, a community consultation program including 12 focus groups , two 

planning workshops and a personal interview program was carried out, involving a total of 118 

individuals; and 

¡ In February, the plan itself was formulated based on the results of the first two work phases. 

The resulting plan was delivered to the City in early March' 2010. 

2 What Was the Plan Process 

The plan is built around three major components, the analytical component describing the current 

situation, the underlying vision and goals of the plan drawn from the consultation process and finally the 

core of the plan outlining strategies and actions for achieving the goals. 

Situation 

Analysis 

CommuniÇ 

Cunsultation 

Plan 

Formulation 

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Where are we now 

The majority of RDNO's recent population growth is in Vernon. The City is expected to reach 

54,000 residents by 2028, a 40% increase. 

ln 2006 the median age in Vernon reached 44.5 years compared to 40.8 years in BC. ln 

2028, almost one in three Vernon residents will be over the age of 65, while just one half of 

residents will be of working age. 

Vernon has a high proportion of its work force in high-paying goods-producing industries, 

and a vibrant core of small business and entrepreneurs. 

Vernon is achieving a median ranking on most provincial socio-economic indicators like 

health measures, incomes, crime rates and educational attainment. 

Some sectors such as forestry and manufacturing are facing major challenges to their 

ongoing viability. 

Declining labour force participation rates, high housing costs and the diminishing proportion 

of working age families are trends that may deter future job creation in the communìty. 

The current structure of local and regional government, with its overlapping responsibilities 

and disjointed planning is seen as a major barrier to economic and community 

development. 

Vernon's strengths in innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership can bring the 

sustainabilitv concepts now being applied in land use planning to economic development. 

lnfrastructure, specifically industrial land, transportation serices and housing will be needed 

to attract the labour and capital that will keep the economy functioning. 


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Vernon Economic Development Strategy-Execut¡ve 5ummary 

Where do we want to go 

Vision 

In 2020, the City of Vernon is one of the province's most resilient communities, with a diversified 

economy, attractive quality of life, sustainable use and development practices and a healthy population. 

Economic ditersity has been achieved by capitalizing on the strengths of the traditional economy while 

creating new opportunities based on our climate, landscape, entrepreneurship and community spirit. 

Land, infrøstructure and services are integrated through a regionalland use plan that is able to 

accommodate demond for new employment creating øctivities. A positive business climate encourages 

investment in new ønd existing businesses, as weII as exploration of emerging economic opportunities. 

The region has created new destination tourism products, increased its involvement in technologyrelated 

businesses, including advanced and specialized manufacturing expanded its health and wellness 

service base andforged new linkages to education institutions in creating a dynamic economic 

development environment. The virtuous investment climate has delivered quality job opportunities, 

goodfamily incomes and an evolving creative class' 

Vernon is afamily-friendly community where the availability of jobs, housing, infrastructure and 

amenities encourages long-term residency while attrqctingnew residents. A range of ffirdable housing 

options, enhanced recreation opportunities and new linkages between natural and built environment 

h av e h elp e d b uild V ern o n's w orkin g p opulati o n' 

The downtown has been revitalized through the adoption of smart growth principles ond new nicheoriented 

and mixed use developments. Facilities for the perþrming orts, recreation, hotels and public 

market have spurred pedestrian and shopping activity, while infill developments høve created a more 

compact city. Pedestrian and green corridors and enhanced transit services allow people to move freely 

and convenienþ throughout the City centre ond outward to the lakes and beyond. 


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Vernon Economic Development Strategy-Executive Summary 

Mission 

The Vernon Economic Development office will serve the citizens of Vernon by promoting the 

community, networking and brokering relationships with other organizations, conducting planning and 

research and advocatingfor quølity infrastructure that will encouragebusiness development, job 

creation and community welfure. 

The office wiII also provide a support role to other organizations in the community, and encourage 

economic development in the Regional District of North Okanagan, where they directly contribute to 

this mission. 

Goals 

l-. A diversified economy led by value-added production and technology business 

2. lncreased commercial and índustrial tax base 

3. A revitalized central core with showcase developments 

4. Sustainable access and development in waterfront areas 

5. A cultural community with a strong sense of place 

6. A learning environment that values creativ¡ty and innovation 

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How will we 

The strategy comprises two main sections, the fìrst a set of core Programs that are meant to enhance the 

functionality of the economic development office and the second a series of initiatives for creating 

outcomes within specific sectors of the economy' 

Communications 

Business retent¡on and expansion 

Entrepreneurship 

Marketing, promotion and attraction 

Trade and export development 

Brownfield development 

Employment land development 

Economic infrastructure 

City centre and waterfront development 

Public market 

Commun¡ty forest 

Conference and convention centre 

Tourism support 

In all, 32 separate initiatives are proposed. The implementation of the strategies will, over time, contribute 

to goal achievement and to the collective attainment of the communityvision. The planning horizon is 

five years, but all initiatives are scheduled to start within the first three years. The majority of initiatives 

constitute ongoing commitments and thus contribute to the work load going forward. 


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For local involvement ¡n economic development to work, the community has be aware, ¡nterested and engaged. 

Develop an economic development department website 

Communicate plan progress and economic issues to the community 

Develop an economic development leadership program 

Approximatelyfour out of every five new jobs in a comrnunity w¡ll be_created.by exíst¡ng establishmenB, economic 

¿äüe¡opmentihould target thií potentialind ensure that asiistance is available to strengÚren compet¡t¡veness and 

encourage investment. 

Streamline the enquiry process for investors and entrepreneurs interested in local development projects 

Develop a Vernon lnvestment Guide 

Enhance networking and partnership opportunities for busínesses 

Establish a business visitation program 

Most Vernon businesses wele created through the inspirations and efforts of local entrepreneuß. Greater access to 

capital, training, and techniol assistance wolld further the entrepreneurial spirit in the communþ' 

Explore the feasibility of a small business, learning incubator 

Promote Vernon as a place of business for ¡mmigrant entrepreneurs 

Vemon will need to attract nevv businesses, entrepreneurs and investment from the pdvate and public sectors ifit is 

I to realize is diversification goals. 

Create a marketing sub-committee 

Develop online investment profiles 

Establish an Ambassador program 

Assist with worker attraction initiatives 

Prepare collateral materials 

Promote Vernon to the real estate sector 

Leverage the marketing resources of partner organizations 

lncrease film industry marketing capabilities 


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Vernon should create access to and leveraging the resources of other organizations who already have expon and 

trade programs. Services would be prioritized for those businesses in targeted sectors. 

Promote senior government and association trade end Export programs 

Promote netwotking among local exporters 

Given the lack of serviced, available industrial land in the City, the redevelopment of brownfield sites should be 

exploled as an opportunity to host new bus¡nesses and employment . 

Develop inventory of existing brownfield sites and action plan 

With limited industrial space available, future economic development in Vernon may be constra¡ned' Without new 

land and properties, exËting and new businesses will loote elsewhere and an increasing number of residents will 

have to travel outside the community for work 

Research building space and land requirements to meet future commercial demand 

Negotiate regíonal land agreement with RDNO and neighbouring municipalities on industrial land development 

Attract new commercial business to the downtown core 

rail and airpoft services, lepresent competitive assets for Vernon änd 

inesses. Steps should be taken to stabilize rail services and enhance the 

siness development 

Support the Attraction of New Tenants to the Vernon Regional Airport 

Assist in maintaining viable rail lines in the North Okanagan area 


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Vernon serues as the retail, business, personal and cultural services hub for the North Okanagan. The downtown core 

and waterfront areas have played central roles in this evolution, but in recent de@des this has been sulpassed by 

development in the north of the C¡ty. The downtown and the waterfront, however, are poised for redevelopment and 

have the potent¡al to make valuable contributions to Vernon's emergence as a sustã¡nable community in the years 

ahead. 

Encourage increased density, both commercial and residential, in the downtown core 

lmprove access to parking in the downtown core 

lmprove the attractiveness and competitiveness of the "accommodation district" 

Support the development of a pedestrian and bicycle link from Polson Park through the Downtown Core to Swan Lake 

lncentivize City Centre development 

Promote the Waterfront Centre Neighbourhood Plan 

I 

r A stable, viable public market ¡s important to farmers, consumen, and the community. 

Unde¡take a Concept Plan and Feasibility Study ofa Public Market for the City ofVernon 

Explore Actions that Support the Current Farmers' Market Diversiffing and Grow Products offered in Vernon 

Community Forest 

A community forest on crown land could contribute to environmental as well as business development objectives. 

Apply to the Ministry of Forests for a Community Forest Licence 

Vernon lack the large conference/convention facilities that similar-sized BC communities use to attract business 

travel markeB. 

Review the market for additional conference facility capacity 

Vernon Tourísm has recently adopted a Tourism Development Plan. VEDD can play a supporting role in 

implementation with a focus on product and destination development initiatives. 

Support product, industry and infrastructure recommendations in the Tourism Development Plan 


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Verno¡r Ecommic Devebpment Strategy-Executive Sunmay 

4 Timelines 

The anticipated timelines for strategy implementation over the next three years is outlined in the following tables. 

The strategies are classed either as priority initiatives or as flex tasks. Priority initiatives are those that should be implemented in whole or in part 

according to the recommended actions and timing. The flex tasks are also important for contributing to the vision and goals guiding the plan, but 

their timing is somewhat flexible and would ultimateþ be determined by current events and the behaviour of other organizations. This is especially 

true in those cases where the VEDD would be playing a supporting role and thus not who\ accountable for implementation. In contrast, the 

priority initiatives are those where the organization has a clear lead role and would be expected to follow through on implementation irrespective 

ofcurrent conditions or events. 

The final two years of the planning horizon are not shown because they are assumed to entail the continuation of ongoing initiatives established in 

the first three years, the eventual implementation of deferred flex tasks and the adoption of tactical initiatives that would inevitably arise during 

this time. 

4.1 Wcbsitc development 

8.1 Streamline enquùy process 

8.4 Business visit¡¡t¡on progtrem 

1.5 Dcvelopment hìcentives opt¡ons 

D.5 Collateral materials 

D.6 Rcal estate sector promt¡on 

Flex Tasks 

4.2 Comrrr¡nkate plan progress 0.7 Levenge marketing resources 

H.2 Assist with retention of nil sewkes 1.6 Promote Waterfront Centre Phn 

J.l Public ma*et feas¡b¡l¡ty 

G.2 RDNO industdal land development 

H.l Ahport business attnction 

M,l Towism prcduct support 

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C.l lncubator feasibility 

l.l Downtown density initiatives 

C.2 lmmigrant entrepreneurs program D.l Marketing sukommittee 

D.2 Online investment profiles 0,3 Ambassador program 

E.l Trade export program promotion 

F.'l Brownfield action plan 

Flex Tasks 

8.3 Networking and partnerships 

G.3 Downtown business attlaction 

4.2 Communkate plan progress 

J.2 Support Farmers' Market 

D.4 Worker attrection ¡nitiatives 

1.2 Downtown pa*ing enhancements 

E.2 Exporter networking 

1,4 Pedestrian and bike link 

D.8 Film marketing 

K.l Community Forest Licence 

sttooo- $2o,ooo 

$12,000 - s20,m0 

8.2 Vernon lnvestment Guide 4.3 Leadership progrem 1.3 Enhance "accommodation' district 

Flex Tasks 

G,l Building space demand 

1.1 Conference facility assessment 

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Economic DeveloPment StrategY 


Report 1 of 2 - Socio-Economic Assessment 

a 

b 

November 12,2009* 

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Vemon Economic Development Strategy-Socio-Economic Assessment Report 

lntroduction ............... 


3 Economic Base Analysis 10 

3.1 Labour Force ...."'...'.. 10 

3.2 Economic Dependencies............ ..'........'..... 13 

3.3 Job Concentration ""' 14 

4 SectorAssessments.............. l5 

5 Future DevelopmentScenarios............... 

5.1 Overview '..'...""""..'.23 

5.2 Comparison of Scenarios.......... ."'.."."."'..-24 

5.3 Conclusions............... .....'...'..'.'.' 28 

6 Current Planning Gontext ...."29 

6.1 Official Community P1an......... .'.'29 

6.2 Regional Plans ........'.31 

7 References.......... ................."'33 

Appendix A Socio-Economic Well-Being........ ............35 

Appendix B Quality of Life Characteristics............ .......................38 


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1 lntroduction 

In January 2009, the City of Vernon created Economic Development and Tourism departments. In May 

2009, the City hired an Economic Development Officer, who has proceeded to establish or prioritize the 

following programs: 

) Business retention and expansion; 

) Regional collaboration on industrial land; 

) Economic Development Advisory Committee; 

) Preparation of marketing collateral; 

) Membership in professional organizations; and 

) Real estate inventory. 

At the same time, there is no cohesive economic development plan linking these programs together or to a 

long-term vision of the community. To this end, in September 2009, the Cþ of Vemon issued a Request 

for Proposal (RFP) for the preparation of an economic development strategy, with the following 

objectives: 

) a 3-5 year Economic Development Strategy; 

) a SWOT Analysis identiffing the community's key economic sectors; 

) a clear set ofgoals and objectives for the department; 

) assistance in identiffing target sectors; 

) action steps and budget estimates for achieving these goals; 

) timelines and identification of project lead; 

) opportunity for community stakeholders to add input into the strategy; 

) recommendations to ensure that Vemon eliminates barriers to doing business and increasing its 

competitive advantage in the market place; 

) a list of federal, provincial and municipal incentive programs that may increase the City of 

Vernon' s competitive advantage; 

) recommendations on constraints that impact the region as a whole and provide opportunities for 

regional economic development initiatives; 

) advice on marketing collateral that should be produced to communicate investment opportunities 

withinthe City; and 

) identification of partner agencies to assist in the overall implementation of the strategy. 

In September 2009 a consulting team led by Lions Gate Consulting Inc. was awarded the contract to 

prepare the stratery. 

This report is the first to be prepared as part ofthe strategic plan process. It consists ofa socio-economic 

profile describing demographic, labour force, key sector trends and community assets and how the 

application of an economic development program could be expected to change key community indicators 

in the future. 


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Vernon Economic Development Strategy-Socio-Economic Assessment Report 

A final report comprising the full strategic plan will be submitted in January 2010. The content of each 

report is illustrated below. 

Table 1 Study Reporting Schedule 

Oct 

I 

Project Gomponent Report Community 

Gonsultation 

) Socio-economic base analysis 

t Key sector assessment 

Report 1 - 

I 

(this 

report) 

Nov ) Economic trend forecast 

Dec ) Goals and objectives 

) 

) 

) 

) 

Jan ) 

Target sectors 

Strategies and recommendations 

Action plan 

Case studies 

Monitoring and evaluation framework 

Report 2 - (Final 

strategic plan) 

Occurs throughout 


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2 Demographic Analysis 

2.1 Population 

2.1.1 Historical Population 

The population for the City of Vemon, NORD and BC between 1996 and 2008 is shown in Table 2. 

Growth in the local population has closely tracked the provincial trend line during this time, growing 

from approximately 33,000 residents in 1996 to 38,445 residents in 2008. The 16.5%;o gain was slightly 

less than provincial growth of 17.6%o, but well above the 10.4%o gain registered by NORD. ln fact, the 

majority of NORD's growth is attributable to Vernon-growth in the remainder of the regional district for 

the 1996 to 2008 period was only 5.5%. 

Table 2 Population in Vernon, North Okanagan RD and BC, 1996 to 2008 


North Okanagan 


BC 

I 996 32,995 74,195 3,724,500 

2001 34,550 75,185 3,907,740 

2006 36,920 78,875 4,113,485 

2008 38,445 81,930 4,381,605 

Growth (1996 to 2008) +16.50/o +10.4o/o +17.60/o 

Source: BC Stats (February 2009) 


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2.1.2 Population Projections 

Figure I presents 2001 to 2008 population data and population projections to2028 for the City, the 

regional district and BC. In the Figure 2008 is set to 100% to represents the base year with the change 

from 2008 represented by either an increase or decrease from 2008. The projections are made by BC 

Stats, which bases its methodology on independently assessing the major components of population 

change, including fertility, mortality and migration. Assumptions about migration, births and deaths are 

generally based on past conditions, with modifications made to account for possible future changes. The 

projections therefore bear different elements ofuncertainty and are more accurately interpreted as what 

might occur if the conditions are realized, not as what necessarily will be. Unforeseen circumstances 

inevitably affect conditions and future populations. 

Over the next 20 years, Vemon's population is projected to increase by more than 40o/o to almost 54,000 

residents. This will exceed both NORD and BC projected population growth. As noted in the OCP, a net 

natural decrease in population due to a high average age will be more than offset by increasing inmigration 

attracted by the region's livability, healthy economy, employment opportunities and availability 

of services. ln-migrants will include both retirees and families drawn by lifestyle, amenities and housing. 

(City of Vemon 2008) 

Figure 1 Population Forecast, 2001 to 2028 (Base Year 2008=100%) 

1s0.0% 

140.0o/o 

130.0o/o 

120.0o/o 

't10.0%o 

100.0olo 

90.0% 

80.0% 

2001 2004 2007 2010 2013 2016 2019 2022 2025 2028 

Source: BC Stats. 


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2.2 Age Characteristics 

2.2.1 Current Age Characteristics 

Table 3 highlights the age characteristics for the City of Vemon, North Okanagan Regional District 

(NORD) and BC in 1996 and 2006. As illustrated, the City has a significantly higher percentage of 

residents of retirement age (65+) when compared to the province and a slightly higher percentage share 

when compared to NORD. This older population cohort has risen in all three jurisdictions over the past 

ten years, with Vemon and the province both adding two percentage points over the past ten years and 

NORD adding over three percentage points. 

\n2006, Vemon had just over 56Yo of the population in the key working age group of 20 to 64. ln NORD 

this wasjust over 57o/o andjust over 620/o forthe province forthe comparable age group. This age group 

has maintained a similar percentage share as seen in 1996 in all three jurisdictions. However, all three 

jurisdictions have seen the share of population under 44 years of age decline since I 996. In 2006 the 

median age in Vemon reached 44.5 years while NORD was slightly higher with a median age of 44.8 

years. The BC median age in 2006 w¿ts younger by almost four years at 40'8 years. 

Table 3 Age Characteristics for Vernon, North Okanagan RD and BC, 2006 

Age 

Characteristics 

Gity of Vemon North Okanagan BC 


1996 2006 I 996 2006 1 996 2006 

Age 0 to 19 8,275 25.1Yo 8,170 22.1% 27.60/0 23.3o/o 25.9o/o 23.2Vo 

Age 20 to 44 11,',t75 33.9% 10,575 28.7Vo 33.4o/o 27.|Yo 39.9% 33.8% 

Age 45 to 64 6,895 20.9o/o 10,055 27.2% 22.8o/o 

Age 65+ 6,650 20.1 8j20 22.0o/o 

30.4% 21.6% 28.4Yo 

16.1o/o 19 1 14.60/o 

Total 32,995 100.0% 36,920 100.0o/o r00.0% r00.0% 100.0% 100.0% 

Source: Statistics Canada Census of Canada (1996, 2006). 

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2.2.2 School Enrolment 

As illustrated in Figure 2, historical and forecast school enrolments are available for the Vemon School 

District for 2002103 school year to 2015116 school year. In fhe 2002103 school year, the District had 

student enrolment of9,585, by the 2008/09 school year this had declined to 8,804, a drop of 8. l% or 781 

students. Looking ahead this trend is anticipated to continue with the Ministry of Education forecasting 

further declines in enrolment . In20l5ll6 school year it is forecast that there will be enrolment in the 

Vernon School District of 8,339 a further decline of 5.3o/o or 465 students over the 2009109 school year. 

(BC Ministry of Education) 

Figure 2 Historicaland Forecast Vernon School District Enrolment, 2002103 to 2015/16 

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9,800 

9,600 .9,58.5 

9,400 

9,200 

9,000 

8,800 

8,600 

8,400 

8,200 

8,000 

2002103 

2005/06 2008/09 2011112 

School Year 

2014115 

....8,339 

Source: BC M¡n¡stry of Education (2009). 


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2.2.3 Future Age Characteristics 

The average population age in Vemon is expected to continue to rise as residents aged 65 years and older 

increase their share to approxim ately 30o/o and the population under 1 9 years of age continues to decline 

in share to less than l9%oof the total population by 2028 (Figure 3). The key working age population (20 

to 64 years of age) will decline from approximately 560/o of the total population in 2006 to about 5l% by 

2028. 

Figure 3 Vernon Age Characteristics, 2006 and 2028 

100% 

u65+ 

tl45 - 64 

220 - 44 

¡0- 19 

0o/o 

2006 

Source: Statistics Canada Census (2006), BC Stats (2009). 


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2.3 Education Characteristics 

Table 4 shows the education attainment for working age residents of Vemon, the North Okanagan 

Regional District and the province. Overall, a higher percentage Vernon residents age 25 to 64 have only 

attained a high school certificate than generally observed at the provincial level. Conversely, Vemon 

residents age 25 to 64 also have a noticeably smaller percentage population that have a university 

certificate, diploma or degree than generally observed at the provincial level. However, in other 

categories of education attainment, Vernon has closely tracked that observed at the provincial level. 

Table 4 Education Characteristics for Vernon, North Okanagan RD and BG -2006 (age 25 to 64) 

Age 25 to 64 Vernon NORD BC 

No certificate; diploma or degree 2,345 13j% 15.0olo 12.4o/o 

High school certificate or equivalent 5,480 30.7% 29.8o/o 25.ïYo 

Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,495 13.9o/o 15.1o/o 12.0o/o 

College; CEGEP or other non-univ. certificate or dipl' 3,940 22.0o/o 21.1o/o 19.6% 

Univ. certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 870 4.9o/o 4.6% 61% 

University certificate; diploma or degree 2.760 15.4% 14.4o/o 24.1o/o 

Total 

17,890 100.0% 100'0% 100'0% 


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2.4 lncomes 

The median income for Vemon residents is compared to North Okanagan and BC residents in Table 5. 

The median income for men in2007 was slightly lower in Vernon and NORD than it was for the 

province. Women in Vemon and NORD also trailed their counter-parts at the provincial level. 

ln2107,women in Vernon earned approximately 62% as much as men in Vemon, a similar ratio to the 

Regional District (64%) and the province (63%). This is slightly higher ratio than observed in 2000 when 

Vernon women earned only 58% as much as Vemon men' 

Table 5 Median lncome for Vernon, North Okanagan RD and BG, 2000 to 2007 

Vernon North Okanagan RD BC 

Male Female Male Female Male Female 

2oo7 $35,905 $22,330 $35,570 $21,665 $36'350 $23'005 

2006 $33,S40 $19,980 33,595 $19,505 $34,585 $21 ,030 

2005 $31 ,465 $18,445 $31 ,220 $17,945 $32,430 $19,980 

2oo4 $30,000 $17,460 $29,715 $17,040 $30'995 $18'845 

2003 $28,785 $16,745 $28,255 $16,240 $29'990 $18' 195 

2002 927J45 $16,220 927,420 $15,690 $29,480 $17,850 

2001 $27,4s5 $16,050 $26 $15,485 $29,395 $17 

2000 $27 ,200 $15,845 $26,48s $15,130 $28'880 $17'315 

+40.9% +34.3o1o +43.2o/o +25.9o/o +32.9"/0 

Vernon and the North Okanagan Regional District are dependent on employment income sources 

followed by pension income sources. As illustrated in Table 6, for Vernon these two sources of income 

make up over 77%o of income in 2006. Pension incomes have risen over the past ten years in the local 

area while they have remained constant at the provincial level. Conversely, employment income has 

declined slightly over the past ten year period and continues to represent a smaller percentage share than 

seen at the provincial level. 

Table 6 Source of Personal lncome for Vernon, North Okanagan RD and BC, 1996 and 2006 

Vernon North Okanagan RD BC 

1996 2006 

1996 2006 1996 2006 

Employment 60.3% 58.4o/o 60.9% 59.8% 65.5% 65.1% 

Pension 15.7% 18.8o/o 15.3o/o 17.0o/o 

'12.3o/o 12.3Yo 

lnvestment 8.8o/o 9.6% 8.4o/o 9.9o/o 8.9% 10.QYo 

Self-Employ 5.1o/o 5.0% 4 5.ïYo 5. 5.9o/o 

6.3% 5.7Yo 6.5o/o 6.0% 5.2% 4.8% 

Source: BC Stats (2009, 1998). 


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3 Economic Base Analysis 

3.1 Labour Force 

Table7 highlights the experienced labour force in Vemon in 2001 and 2006 and compares the percentage 

distribution with the province's labour force distribution in 2006. 

Table 7 Experienced Labour Force for Gity of Vernon, 2001 and 2006 


2001 2006 

% Distribution 2006 


BC 

&F '170 195 1.1o/o 

Supporting services forestry 100 135 O.1Yo 0'3o/o 

Mininq/Oiland qas 35 150 0.8% 0.9% 

Utilities 220 190 1.1o/o 0.5%o 

Construction I,010 1,700 9.6% 7.5Vo 

Manufacturing 1,730 1,655 9.4% 8.SYo 

Wood 

Food 155 70 0.4% 0.6% 

Total Goods Producing 3,540 4,295 24.3yo 20.5o/o 

Wholesale 525 630 3.60/o 4.|Yo 

Retail 2,200 2615 14.8% 11.2o/o 

Motor vehicle & 

¡ Food & bev stores 570 675 3.8% 2.9% 

Transportation & 580 635 

5.2Yo 

lnfo & cultural industries 3s0 265 1.5% 2.60/o 

Finance & lnsurance 565 s15 2.9o/o 3.8% 

Real Estate & 250 

365 2.1% 2.3o/o 

Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 635 930 5.37o 7.3o/o 

Admin & Support, Waste . Services 650 1010 

5.7% 4.4o/o 

Education Services 830 I 045 5.9% 6.9% 

Health care & social assistance 1,855 2't30 12.0% 9.6To 

Arts, entertainment and recreation 540 460 2.6% 2.3o/o 

Accommodation 1,500 1260 7.1o/o 8.1o/o 

¡ Accommodationservices 340 285 1.6% 1.7% 

¡ Food services & 

725 745 4.2o/o 

Public Administration 

11,730 13,165 74.4o/o 

Unclassified 435 235 1.3%o 1.9Yo 

15,705 17,695 100.0% 

100.0% 


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Vemon has a measurably higher percentage of its labour force in goods-producing industries,24.3o/o 

versus 205% for the province. Construction and wood manufacturing are particular strengths of the local 

economy. 

The change of labour force structure between 2001 and 2006 canbe seen in Figure 4, which compares the 

proportion ofgoods-producing and service-producingjobs for 2001 and 2006. There is very little 

structural change evident, which is in contrast to many other areas of BC which have seen their 

economies andjob bases shift from goods production to service production over the last decade. 

Figure 4 Ghange in Vernon Labour Force Proportion, 2001 and 2006 

Source: StatisticsCanada Census(2001,2006). 

Figure 5 Top Eight Occupations, 2006 

The top eight occupations in Vemon in 2006, as 

measured by their share of the total labour force, is 

shown in Figure 5. As expected, service occupations 

dominate the list, as they do for the province as a 

whole. Even so, service occupations as a group 

represent a smaller share of the labour force in Vernon 

than they do in the province. [n particular, professional 

occupations in business, finance and the natural and 

applied sciences are under-represented locally 

compared to the province. 

However, the local labour force, led by the 

construction trades, is more concentrated in the trades, 

transportation, primary and processing occupations. 

Sales and service, n.e.c. 

Clerical occupations 

Retail salespersons and 

sales clerks 

Construction trades 

Managers in retail, food 

and accommodation 

Teachers and professors 

Other managers, n.e.c. 

Transportation labourers 

and related occupat¡ons 

Oo/o 2o/o 4Yo 60/o 8o/o 10o/o 

One of the more important underlying demographic 

trends in the national and provincial economies is the 

[¡ BC c Vemon 

Source: Stalist¡cs Canada Census (2006) 


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long-term increase in the labour force participation rate, which measures the percentage of the over I 5 

age population either working or actively looking for work. Several factors have influenced the 

participation rate, including strong economic and employment growth over the last 20 years, the 

increasing parlicipation of women (e.g. more families with two working spouses) and a greater proportion 

of the labour force in the prime 25-60 age groups. 

As seen in Table 8, participation rates in Vernon were in the range of seven to eight percent below the 

provincial average for both 2006 and 200 l. This means that roughly six out of every I 0 people greater 

than l5 years of age are participating in Vemon's labour force. This proportion increased slightly between 

2001 and 2006, as it did for the province and for Canada, as well. 

Table 8 Vernon and BG Labour Force Participation Rates, 2001 and 2006 


BC 

Source: BC Stats (February 2009). 

2001 2006 2001 2006 

Male 66.1% 67 .4o/o 70.7o/o 70.7Vo 

Female 54.9o/o 55.3% 59.9% 60.7% 

Total 60.2To 61.1% 65.2% 65.6% 


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3.2 Economic Dependencies 

BC Stats produces income dependencies for 63 local areas in British Columbia. The income 

dependencies are based on the premise that the economy of a community can be represented by income 

flows that fall into basic or non-basic sectors, depending on the source of income. Basic income is 

defined as income that flows into the community from the outside, in the form of either employment 

income or non-employment income (BC Stats. 2009). Non-basic income is the re-spending and 

circulation of basic income throughout the commumty (i.e.the multiplier effect). 

Table t highlights the percentage of income by basic sector dependencies for the Vemon local area for 

the period from l99l to 2006. The income dependencies are calculated using after-tax income in the 

local area. 

The Vemon local arear has a relatively diversified income base, with no dominant resource sector and a 

typical public sector share. Contributions made through non-employment sources, while higherthan the 

provincial norrn, are in line with communities of a similar size and demographic profile. Vemon ranked 

l0ù out of 63 on the BC Stats' diversity index. 

In 2006, the highest share of community income in the Vemon local area came from public 

administration, followed by transfer payments and "other" non-employment income sources. Close to 

two-thirds of income was in these three areas. The other one third was contributed by the private sector, 

led by forestry and construction, both at nine percent. Tourism (5%), mining (2%o), agriculture (2%) and 

high technology (l%) also made contributions. The most obvious change in income source during the l0 

year period ending in 2006, was the decline in forestry and agriculture and the increased dependence on 

non-employment sources of income. The latter is believed attributable to the increasing seniors cohort and 

their shift from employment income over to retirement and savings income as they exit the labour force. 

Table 9 Vernon Local Area Economic Dependencies, 1991 to 2006 

FOR MIN AGR TOU TECH PUB CONST OTHER TRANS ONEI 

2006 9Vo 2o/o 2o/o 5o/o 1o/o 22o/o 9Vo 10o/o 20o/o 20Yo 

2001 10o/o 1o/o 3o/o 60/o 1o/o 24% 60/o 12o/o 23Yo '160/o 

1996 14Vo 1o/o 3o/o 5o/o ÙYo 23o/o 9Vo 13o/o 21o/o 13o/o 

1991 lOYo 4o/o 3o/o 3Yo nla 'l7o/o nla 20o/o 14o/o 29To 

Source: BC Stats (2009, 1998). 

Notes: 1. FoR-forestry, M|N-mining and oil and gas, AGR-agriculture, PUB-public sector, CONST+onstruct¡on, Trans-transfer 

payments, ONEI-other non-employment ¡ncome. 

2. Transfer Payments (frans) includes income from senior govemments including: welfare payments, OAS, CPP, 

employment insurance, federal child tax credit, guaranteed income supplements and others. 

3. Other Non-Employment lncome (ONEI) includes investment income, such as dividends and interest; ret¡rement 

pensions, superannuation, annuities, alimony, etc. 

4. ln 1991 data for construction and h¡gh technology was not separated from other bas¡c sectors. 

t The Vernon local area includes Lumby, Coldstream, Vemon a¡rd areas B, C, D and E of the North Okanagan Regional District. 


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3.3 Job Concentration 

Table 10 shows location quotients (LQ) for the last two census periods ending in 2006 for I I industries 

comprising the local economic base. Location quotients are a way of estimating industrial specialization 

as measured byjob concentration compared to a reference area, in our case the province ofBC. A LQ 

value ofgreater than "1" indicates that Vernon has, compared to the province, a higherjob concentration 

in the particular industry. This is said to be indicative of a comparative advantage in that particular 

sector. A value of less than " l " indicates the opposite-low job concentration signifies the absence of 

comparative advantages. 

In 2006, utilities, construction, health, manufacturing and trade had employment shares above the 

provincial norm. Transportation and govemment were the two sectors in which employment share fell 

well below the province. 

What is noteworthy in Vemon during the 2001 to 2006 period was the virtual absence of change in many 

key sectors, including manufacturing, transportation, trade, services, health services and government. Of 

the five sectors that did undergo measurable change, three were well within historical norms and only two 

(accommodation and utilities) showed a significant decline. Overall, the change in LQ values are pointing 

to a very stable economic base that is less susceptible than smaller, outlying communities to the 

transitions and adjustments occurring in the province's major resource industries such as forestry. 

Table l0 Location Quotients for Vernon CA, 2001 to 2006 

Trend Line 2001-2006 2001 2006 

Primarv ô o.s7 

1.07 

Construction ô 1.22 1.31 

Utilities t 2.62 1.86 

Manufacturine 1.16 1.16 

Transportation 0.66 0.66 

Trade 111 1.14 

Services 0.87 0.85 

Education Ü 094 0.88 

Health 1.24 1.24 

Government 0.60 0.60 

Accommodation Û 1.07 0.81 

Notes: 1 . A value of "1" indicates that the percentage of jobs in the sector ¡n Vemon is the same es it is for the prov¡nce as a whole 

Values above "1" indicate higher job concentrat¡on (when compared to the province), wh¡le values less than "1" indicate 

the opposite. 

2. Primary includes agriculture, forestry, mining and hunt¡ng/trappingffìsh¡ng. 


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4 Sector Assessments 

4.1 Forestry 

The Okanagan TSA, approximately 2.2 million hectares in total area, is administered by the BC Forest 

Service (BCFS) Okanagan Shuswap Forest District office in Vernon. Close to five percent of the Vernon 

labour force is directly engaged in the industry, either in processing or in logging, silviculture and 

services. Due to relatively high payrolls, the proportion of total community income contributed by 

forestry was, at nine percent in 2006, almost double its share of employment. 

The major licensee is Vernon-based Tolko Industries, with a total Allowable Annual Cut (AAC) of 

approximately l.0l million cubic metres. The company products include lumber, plywood, veneer, 

oriented strand board, and kraft papers. Other major licensees in the Okanagan TSA include BC Timer 

Sales, Federate Coop, Gorman Brothers, Louisiana Pacific and ìVeyerhaeuser. There are no primary mills 

within Vemon city boundaries, but there are truss and pole manufacturers as well as several smaller 

facilities provide employment to local workers. In addition, many Vernon residents commute to regional 

mills for their primary employment. 

Table 11 Forestry lndicators 

Labour Force (2006) 

Total Labour Force 

Forestry and logging 

Percent of Total Gommunity Income (2006).. 9o/o 

17,695 

195 Okanagan TSA - Allowabte Annual Cut..... 3,375,000 m3 

Wood product manufacturing 465 

135 okanagan TSA - Maior Licensees 

support services for forestry 

Toial Forestry 795 1. Tolko lndustries 4. Gorman Brothers 

Forestry as Percent of Total 4.5o/o 2. BC Timber Sales 5. Louisiana Pacifìc 

3. Federated Coop 6. Weverhaeuser 

The forest industry in the Vemon area is being influenced by a number of intemal and extemal, 

paficularly as they affect forest health, market conditions and industry competitiveness. For the most 

part, the trends are negative and there are few signs the ìndustry will regain its position as the province's 

leading economic sector any time soon. The mountain pine beetle has fundamentally altered the short and 

long term timber supply of the Okanagan TSA. Uplifts in the AAC to combat the epidemic have raised 

harvests above their long term sustainable levels, which means the AAC will eventually have to decline in 

the future. (MOFR 2006) The much-studied value-added wood manufacturing sector has never really 

emerged. BC's share of total Canadian value-added wood exports fell from 33%in 1990 to below 14% in 

2006. 

Overall, despite the relatively small size of BC companies and the negative impacts of the softwood 

lumber dispute, BC interior companies have worked hard to maintain or improve their relative 

competitiveness with marked increases in lumber recovery in recent years that have increased BC interior 

productivity relative to other parts of Canada (Council of Forest Industries. Nd). An eventual recovery in 

the US housing market may stabilize the industry and opportunities in value-added products continue to 

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exist and emerging technologies in bio-energy and bio-refining could be future areas ofexpansion; 

however, commercialization of these technologies is still in its infancy. 

4.2 Agriculture 

Vemon's history and development is steeped in agriculture, and although the industry no longer has the 

status it once did, it continues to affect the socio-economic fabric of the community. 

Local agriculture production consists mainly of forage crops, apples and livestock gro\iln on both medium 

and small-lot operations. In 2006, there were a total of 66 farms in Area 82 of the North Okanagan 

Regional District, with an average farm size of 66 hectares and a combined output (i.e. sales) of $17'1 

million. Output on a per farm basis was $47,500, however, the large majority of farms report incomes of 

less than $ 10,000. The average "commercial" farm would generate signihcantly higher revenues. The 

average age offarm operators in the Vernon area is 56 years' 

In 2006, 270 workers were employed in agriculture, while the contribution to total community income 

was in the range of two percent (Table l2). 

Table 12 Agriculture lndicators, 2006 

Labour Force 


Agriculture Labour Force 

Agriculture as a Percent of 

Total 

Leading crops and Livestock 

Percent of TotalGommunity lncome....'.... 2% 

17,695 

270 Number of Farms (Area B NORD) 360 

1.6% Average Farm Size (Area B NORD) (ha)'... 66 

Gross Receipts (Area B NORD)""""""""" $17'1 million 

A prevailing theme in agriculture development is the protection of farm land and the future security of the 

food supply. The City's OCP has stated support for the protection of agricultural capacity, production and 

access to agricultural products through the adoption ofa policy ofno net loss ofAgricultural Land 

Reserve (ALR). (Cit of Vemon 2008) Vemon has large inventories of agricultural land in production with 

the opportunity to support local producers and small scale, integrated food production. An increasing 

demand for local, direct market and products produced under different production systems is likely to 

encourage growth of smalllot agriculture. 

The bulk oflocal production, other than forage, is believed destined for export markets. Local beefcattle 

producers run either a coilcalf or cow/yearling operation where cattle are sent to Alberta feedlots to be 

finished before slaughter. Cattle prices have experienced a steady decline throughout this decade due to 

2 NorthOkanaganAreaBisacensusconsolidatedsubdivisionandisagroupingof adjacentcensussubdivisions'lnthecaseof 

North Okanagan Area B ¡t includes the census subdivisions of City of Vernon, Okanagan lR #1, Priest's Valley lR #6, and NORD 

Electoral Area B and C. 


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intensive consolidation of Alberta slaughter capacity-the continued viability of this and changing food 

regulations 

The market Apples and other tree fruits thrive in the Okanagan due to favourable climatic conditions and 

available land. Unfortunately, retums for production can vary widely with prices kept under pressure from 

regular world surpluses. Most apple and tree fruit production is exported out of Canada, yet the province 

remains a net importer of almost all varieties, mainly through Washington State. The industry has a well 

organized packing and selling system for the majority ofthe apple and pear crops. Four cooperative 

packers have modern packing lines and storage facilities. 

4.3 Tourism 

ln2006,the tourism industry in Vemon accounted for 8.4%o of the labour force and five percent of total 

community income (Table l3). Room revenues in2007 were close to $25 million for the City's 37 hotel 

properties. Key attractions include Silver Star Mountain Resort, the lakes system, the natural landscape 

including parks and nature trails, and finally the cultural and historical setting. All these features support a 

diverse industry comprising nature-based, agriculture-based, arts/cultural/heritage, wine tourism, golf, 

sport and lifestyle/resort-based operators and facilities. Backstopping these products is a sizeable 

hospitality sector, including a range of accommodation, food and beverage, and supportive service 

providers. 

The market base for tourism is relatively diverse with almost equal percentages of BC residents (42%) 

and Canadians from outside the province (39"/ù. Visitors from the US (9%o) and overseas (11%) are much 

smaller in number, but spend more in the area so their share of total revenues is higher. According to 

research compiled as part of the on-going Tourism Development Plan in Vernon, key market segments 

include families, recreation resort visitors, the small convention market, sport tourism market, regional 

markets attending festivals and events, those visiting friends and relatives and destination niche visitors 

(e.g. golf, spa, special events). (Community Tourism Foundations 2009) 

Table l3 Tourism lndicators 

Labour (2006) 


Tourism Labour Force 

Tourism as a Percent of Total 

Parks and trails 

Proportion of GDP Attributable to 

Tourism 

Transportation2To/o Restaurants/pubs OriginofVisitors 

27o/o 

of Total Comm (2006).. 5% 

17,695 Room Revenues (20071 $24.8 million 

1,495 Key Attractions 

8.4% Silver Star Mountain Resort Lakes 

Food stores 13% Clothing stores 10% BC 

42o/o 

Service stations Car/truck leasing Canada 39o/o 

15% 75o/o 

Festivals/events 

US 

8o/o 

Overseas 11o/o 

Notes: GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is the market value of goods and services produced in a given area and given period, less 

the cost of goods and services ut¡lized in production. Source for tourism-related GDP (BC) is BC Stats. 

Challenges facing the tourism industry in Vernon include: 


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) 

) 

Aligning local recreation resources, facilities and infrastructure to better serve visitor markets 

while maintaining or bettering access and quality experiences for residents; 

Developing a more cohesive sense of place based on a vibrant downtown core that incorporates 

improved afts, culture, shopping and overall visitor experiences; 

Enhanced visitor services; 

Committing to new and expanded product development, in particular sport tourism, festivals and 

events; 

Gaining a grcater share of highway travel markets; and 

Bringing public and private sector stakeholders together into an effective network. (Community 

Tourism Foundations 2009) 

4.4 Manufactur¡ng 

As shown in Table 14,in2006,1,655 people were employed inthe Vernon area in the manufacturing 

sector, accounting for close to l0 percent ofthe total labour force and an estimated l2o/o oftotal 

community income (approximately 21% if wood products manufacture is included). 

The manufacturing base is relatively diversified in terms of products and companies. Other than wood 

products, major companies include Okanagan Spring Brewery, Okanagan Aggregates, Hytech Plumbing 

Products, Rapid-Span Structures Ltd, Harbercraft Premium Aluminum Boats, Maax Canadian Inc., 

Rogers Foods, Tekmar Control Systems, Westwood Companies and Vernon Morning Star. These 

companies produce a variety ofproducts including food and beverage, plumbing products, transportation 

equipment, clothing, metal fabrication, construction products and publishing. 

Table 14 Manufacturing lndicators 



Manufacturing 

Wood Manufacturing 

Total Manufacturing 

Man. as a Percent of Total 

Percent of Total Community lncome (2006).. 12% (e) 

17,695 

465 Key Sub-Sectors 

1,090 Wood products 

1,655 Beverages 

9.4o/o Plumbing products 

Transportation equipment 

Clothing 

Metal Fabrication 

Note: 1. Manufacturing employment estimates have been previously listed for forestry and are aggregated here to provide a 

manufacturing total. 

Driving change in manufacturing are the increasing integration of global markets, the increasingly rapid 

adoption of new technologies and innovation in the evolving supply chain relationship. The decline of the 

forest manufacturing base in the province is a sign that past success in the industry is no guarantee of 

future success. The loss of the former Consumers Glass factory in Lavington late last year is also a case 

in point. For communities like Vemon, maintaining the manufacturing base is critical because it is the 

main source of community wealth and prosperity. 

According to the BC Competition Council, the key areas where BC manufacturers need to improve 

include building a cohesive industry vision at the provincial level, investment in worker training, R&D 

investments and tax reform. (BC Competition Council 2006) The government's HST pronouncement 


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earlier this year has been endorsed by the BC Business Council and the Canadian Manufacturers and 

Exporters, and may improve the competitiveness of local manufacturers as well. However, municipal tax 

policy, infrastructure systems (e.g. telecommunications, highways, airports, ports) and access to training 

are still seen as areas where the business climate could be improved in the province. 

On a local level, the greatest constraints to the expansion of manufacturing in any form is the availability 

of serviced industrial land and transportation infrastructure. A 2006 study of industrial development in 

Vemon found that many existing manufacturers were unable to expand or move and outside firms could 

not locate locally due to the limited land base. Given Vemon's high reliance on manufacturing 

employment, this issue may have future consequences for the continued diversification of the local 

economy. 

4.5 Construction 

In 200ó, the construction industry contributed close to l0% of all jobs in Vernon and a similar share of 

total community income. Construction activity grew dramatically between 2000 and 2008 with the value 

of building permits growing more than fourtimes, from $65.1 million to $265.6 million. Residential 

construction represented two thirds of all permit value in 2008, with another 31o/o for commercial 

construction. The value of industrial permits and institutional/govemment permits contributed the 

remaining four percent. 

The major projects either under way or planned for the Vernon area indicate that residential construction 

is likely to dominate activity in the years ahead, even though some major developments have been 

defened due to the recession and tightened credit markets. Permit values for institutional and govemment 

projects are also expected to grow with upgrades to Vemon Senior Secondary, the completion of the 

Vernon Jubilee Hospital expansion and improvements to Highway 974. As illustrated in the table below 

recent major projects in Vernon represent diverse range ofinvestments from business, different levels of 

government, and institutional organizations. 

i 

Á 

t: 

Table 15 Gonstruction lndicators 

Labour Force (2006) Percent of Total Community lncome (2006) 9% 

Total Labour Force 17,695 

Construction Labour Force 1,700 Building Permits Value 2000(NORD).......... $65.1 million 

Construction as a Percent of 9.6% Building Permits Value 2008.. $265.6 million 

Total 

Major Projects lnventory (2007 to 2009) 

Vernon Jubilee Hospital 

Sparkling Hill Resort 

Expansion ($80.5 M - 2009) ($55.0 M - 2oo8) 

Tolko - Head Office 

Vernon Native Housing 

15.3 M -2007 

Highway 974 lmprovements 

($34 M - 200s) 

Creekside Lodge (Kaigo) 

7.5M- 

Building permit values for 2009 from the Cþ of Vernon suggests that construction activity in Vernon 

was flat when compared to 2008. Looking ahead, the early recover in 2009 is anticipated to strengthen 

and future activity will remain buoyant due to favourable population and economic growth conditions in 


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the North Okanagan. BC Stats has projected the Vemon population to grow by 40% over the next 20 

years, essentially double the provincial rate of growth (see Figure l). This will stimulate demand for 

housing, commercial services and infrastructure systems, and by extension construction demand. In this 

light, the relationship with, and direction from, the OCP and Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) will be 

critical for delineating development opportunities and how they can proceed in step with other stated land 

use objectives, including farmland preservation and maintaining a high quality of life for residents. 

Industry-wide issues facing the construction industry continue to be apprenticeship and training, the 

streamlining of the development approval process and technological change. The growing shortages in 

many trades already hinders industry competitiveness and while some concems are being addressed 

through the efforts of the Industry Training Authorþ and other initiatives, innovation and improved 

productivity standards are expected to keep the future demand and supply ofconstruction labour in 

balance. 

The other evolving feature ofconstruction is the increasing use ofsustainability practices, especially for 

commercial and institutional buildings (e.g. growing adoption of Leadership in Energy and 

Environmental Design standards). 

4.6 Services and Trade 

In 2006, almost two thirds of the local workforce was employed in the retail and service sectors 

(excluding the accommodation and food and beverage sectors). This percentage is expected to gradually 

increase in the coming decades as the national economy loses goods-producing jobs. 

Except for public services such as education, health, and govemment offtces, the trade and service 

industries are supported primarily by the spending of the primary (e.g. logging agriculture), 

manufacturing, and tourism industries and their employees. For this reason, the contribution to total 

community income (estimated at24%) is much less than the share of employment. 

Public services are supported by transfer payments from senior govemments, as well as local property 

taxes. Major employers include the School District #22,Inteior Health, which operates the Vemon 

Jubilee Hospital as well as several other care facilities in the community, the City of Vernon, Kal Tire, 

BC Hydro, Hytec Plumbing Products and several retail businesses, and businesses in the finance, 

insurance and real estate industry. 


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Table 16 Services and Trade lndicators 



Trade 

Transportation 

Education 

Health 

Other 

Percent of Total Gommunity lncome (2006).. 24o/o (e) 

17,695 

3,245 Major Employers 

Total Services and Trade 

Percent ofTotal 65% 

Note: 1. Excludes accommodation and food services (i.e. tour¡sm). 

635 School District #22 BC Hydro 

1,045 lnterior Health 

2,130 City of Vernon 

4,480 Wal-Mart 

11,535 Kal Tire 

Real Canadian Superstore 

Hytec Plumbing Products 

Pacific Regeneration Tech 

Royal Bank 

Development and employment activity in the retail, service, and public sectors are highly correlated with 

population growth because they depend on local demand and spending. As previously noted, with a 

projected growth in population of 40o/o over the next 20 years, equally robust growth in each ofthese 

industries can be expected, although some (e.9. healthcare) will grow much faster than others (e.g. 

education) due to the aging population. 

Population growth is expected to be driven by amenity migration and retirement living, but business 

growth may also occur in niche sectors such as technology and professional services as Vemon builds a 

critical mass of intemal demand and capacþ. 

Important trends in the trade, commercial, and public services sectors include the following: 

) The aging population and increasing ethnic and racial diversity are changing buying power and 

roles. Regional centres like Vernon with strong shopping clusters will continue to draw spending 

from surrounding communities but it will also face increasing competition from, and spending 

leakage to, the Central Okanagan. 

) The aging population is also giving impetus to the amenity migration phenomen4 where people 

move, either permanently or part-time, to places principally because of their actual or perceived 

higher environmental quality and cultural differentiation. Communities that are able to appeal 

and attract the "retirement" or semi-retirement cohorts will have an added element of 

diversification in their economies. 

) Retail space is expected to grow more slowly than in the past and in more localized 

developments close to new residentiaVpopulation growth. There will be a corresponding decline 

in super regional retail development. Some of this new space will be in redevelopments. 

) As many as 60 percent of all new businesses are believed to be started at home. The percentage 

is even higher for women-owned business start-ups. The advance of telecommunications 

technology has made it much easier for many businesses, particularly in the professional fields, 

to operate out of their homes. 

) Downtown revitalization efforts have been successful at attracting new investments and 

development into town centres that over the last 30 years have lost much of their tenancy to 

suburban and highway-oriented malls. 


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) Mixed-use projects in central urban areas are including more market rate and social housing to 

meet demand for housing closer to the worþlace. 

> Smart-growth principles embodied in Vernon's OCP can be expected to gradually change 

historic patterns of development, emphasizing new forms of densification and infill that makes 

better use of the communþ's land and resources. 

) In BC, govemment policy, administrative, and budget changes have centralized many health 

services since 2001, and while this has created access issues for very small communities, it has 

also benefited regional centres with a critical mass of services and population. 

) The declining birth rate and school age cohorts are expected to lead to school closures in the 

years ahead, potentially destabilizing some communities or neighbourhoods. 


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5 Future Development Scenarios 

5.1 Overview 

This section presents three development scenarios that are meant to illustrate the potential effects of a 

community-based economic development program that is supported throughouta2}-year period ending 

in2028. 

The definitions of these two possible futures are as follows: 

) The Growth Scenario at 1% Population Growth Per Year(Base Case) is effectively the Status 

Quo as defined by BC Stats' projections for Vernon's population, population age and labour 

force, and our own projections for probable changes in the municipal tax base going forward. 

Put differently, the Base Case is what would happen in the future if the District affirms BC 

Stats' assumptions (and biases) about the region. 

) The Growthscenarios of 1.5%and2.0%PopulationGrowthPerYear isourpredictionofthe 

future for the selected indicators based on the implementation of a modest, but continuous and 

strategic, economic development plan over the planning horizon of 20 years. These growth 

scenarios correspond with growth forecasts that have been completed for the North Okanagan 

Regional District's growth management plan (CTQ Consultants Ltd. 2009). The objective of this 

strategic planning would be orderly and acceptable growth aimed at a secure job base, a 

balanced population age distribution, and a more diversified property tax base. 

The scenarios are not forecasts. A forecast is about a single future, while scenarios are about altemative 

descriptions of the future based on different planning approaches. Scenarios are most useful when 

presenting decision-makers with complex, dynamic and uncertain matters affecting community 

positioning. They represent moving targets that the community can elect to move toward, or not. 

The base year is 2008, the latest available year ofannualized data. The four indicators - population, 

population age, labour force and municipal revenue share - were selected because they represent different 

aspects of community structure and are readily measurable using standard data sets. 


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5.2 Comparison of Scenarios 

Population projections for the City of Vemon are based on three different growth rates, lo/o per annum, 

1.5%ioper annum, and2o/o per annum, between 2008 to 2028. These growth rates have been derived from 

work done by the North Okanagan Regional District for the regional growth strategy. As illustrated in 

Figure 6, the three growth scenarios suggest that the City of Vemon will grow from 38,445 in 2008 to 

between 46,910 and 57,125 by 2028, a difference of 2lo/o. This represents a significant disparity in 

population outcomes. 

Figure 6 Vernon Population Projection, Growth Rates of 1%, 1.5o/o and 2o/o per Annum to 2028 

60,(X)0 

Grwth Rate 2% 

57,L25 

55,000 

Rate 1.5% 

50,000 ir-'"'-"" "'"- - 

Grwth Rete 1% 

45,000 

40,000 

35,000 

2005 2007 2009 20tL 2013 2015 20L7 2019 202L 2021 2025 2027 

Source: BC Stats (2009), L¡ons cate Consulting and CTQ Consultants Ltd (2009). 

The l%o growth scenario closely tracks the age characteristic projected for the Vemon LFIA by BC Stats 

(BC Stats. 2009. P.E.O.P.L.E 34). Population growth above that in the 1.5% and2o/o scenarios are 

assumed to be concentrated in the younger age categories (under 65 year age gr-oups). This concentration 

in younger age groups is based on the assumption that incremental growth above lolo will result with 

increased economic success attracting new employers and families to the City of Vernon. 


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Based on the above assumptions, the age characteristics for the l% growth scenario and the l-5% and2% 

scenario are highlighted in Figure 7. The population is projected to continue to increase its average age 

under all three scenarios, but in the high-growth scenario the relative distribution of age by major cohort 

will be roughly similar in2028than what it is today. In other words, the number of youth and the number 

of labour force participants below the age of 65 will be greater than under either of the lower-growth 

scenarios. 

Figure 7 c¡ty of vernon Ghange in Age Characteristics, 2006, 2018 and 2028 

60,000 

50,000 

u65+ 

40,000 

r¡45 - 64 

30,000 

20,000 

10,000 

s20 - 44 

c0-19 

0 

Actual 

Gwth 1% Gwth 1.5% Gwth 2% 

cwth 1% Gwth 1 .5% Gt¡tlh 2Yo 

Source: BC Stats (2009). 


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Labour force projections between 2008 and 2028 for the tluee scenarios are shown in Figure 8. As with 

population, it is the 2%6 scenario that will accommodate the largest increase in the labour force, growing 

to over 28,485 by 2028 from 17,874 in 2006, an increase of close to 600/o . 

The labour force growth is based on the participation rate projections prepared by BC Stats (BC Stats. 

2007). Of particular interest in moving from 2006 To 2028 is that the participation rates in the labour 

force by females over the age of 30 are anticipated to rise noticeably, while the participation rates among 

males aged 40 and over are anticipated to decline slightly. If these assumptions hold true, then the female 

portion of the labour force will be larger than the male labour force by 2018 and beyond. 

Figure g C¡ty of Vernon Labour Force, Base Gase and Growth Scenarios 

35,000 

30,000 

25,000 

20,000 

u Women 

15,000 

10,000 

5,000 

0 

Actual Gwth 1% Gwth 1.5% Gwth2% Gwth 1% Gwth 1.5% Gwth 2% 

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One of the expected benefrts of an economic development program is a more diversified tax base, with an 

equiøble distribution of major industry, commercial business and residents. A number of factors go into 

determining the property tax structure in a municipality, including assessment values and mill rates. 

Importantly, property taxes represent only a portion of the tax revenue that a municipality receives, in 

some cases a minor portion. In the City of Vemon in200'7, property tax revenues contributed 40o/o of the 

total revenues the community received. 

Figure 9 show our projections for the structure ofthe tax burden based not a redistribution ofexisting 

share but instead on a strong economic development effort attracting more industrial and commercial 

development activity that will eventually allow for more diversification of the tax base. In the case of the 

City of Vemon in 2009, the municipalþ is highly dependent on residential property taxes, which 

represent 83% oftotal assessed value and 67Yo of property tax revenues. The beliefis that with a strong 

economic development effort, a greater share of the City's property tax will be the result of a net increase 

in assessed values as well as a greater proportion ofbusinesses occupying higher tax classes. 

Figure 9 Vernon Municipal Property Tax Share Projections 

2009 2028 (Growth Scenario 1.5% and2%l 

Light 

lndustrial 

2% 

Util¡ties 

LYo 

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5.3 Conclusions 

A comparison of how indicators would change in the Base Case Scenario with l% growth versus the 

Growth Scenarios of 1.5%o and2Yo is shown in Table 17. In the Base Case, the City of Vemon is forecast 

to grow and this will generate additional labour force and property tax revenues. The two Growth 

Scenarios (1.5% and 2%oper annum) demonstrate how additional growth would createa larger and more 

adaptable labour force and attract a balanced demographic to the community. 

For all indicators, the premise of the Growth Scenarios are that the community implements targeting 

economic development planning that encourages the in-migration of new families and households in a 

form and at a pace acceptable to the community, while attracting new investment that will expand the job 

base and diversify the tax base. 

Table 17 Summary of lndicator Effects, Base Case and Growth Scenario 

Base Gase Scenario 

Growth Scenario 

(l% growtlr per annum) (1.5% growth per annuml l2olo growth per annum) 

Population 46,910 in2028 51,780 in2028 57 ,125 in 2028 

Age . Larger share over 65 . Larger share over 65 . Similar share over 65 years 

yeais when compared to years when compared to when compared to 2006 

2006 2006 . 20 to 65 yr share is larger 

¡ 20 to 65 year share . 20 to 65 yr share remains than 2006 

decreases from 2006 similar to 2006 

o Sligh'y smaller share under 

. Smaller share under 19 ¡ Smaller share under 19 19 yrs compared to 2006 

years compared to 2006 years compared 2006 

Labour Force 21 ,696 (increase of 21o/ol 24,268 (increase of 36%) in 28,485 (increase of 59%) in 

in labour force labour force labour force 

_ . . Simitar to 2OOg Shift to more tax from business and light industrial with 

Propeny tax 

share 

growth in businesses in community. 


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6 Current Planni Context 

The City and the regional district have engaged in numerous planning exercises over the last five years 

that have, either directly or indirectly, impacted economic and community development in the Vemon 

area. The most recent studies have included: 

) City of Vemon - Industrial & Commercial Development (2006) 

> Ciry of Vemon - Official Community Plan and ZoningBylaw (2008) 

) Ciry of Vemon - Attainable Housing Strategy (2007) 

) Ciry of Vemon - Taxpayer Satisfaction Questionnaire (2007) 

) vernon Airport - Business Plan and Economic Impact Assessment () 

) Tourism BC - Vernon Tourism Development Plan (in-progress) 

At the same time, the City has participated in broader regional district and Okanagan planning initiatives, 

including: 

> NORD Regional Industrial Growth Strategy 

) Okanagan lnvestment Attraction Strategy 

) Okanagan Partnership Initiatives (e.g. Regional Broadband, Tourism Labour) 

) Okanagan Valley Transportation Corridor Study 

The preparation of these plans involved an extensive engagement of citizens, businesses and community 

groups, which generated considerable documentation on a diversity of community economic development 

issues, from land use and growth management to business climate and economic diversification. 

It is our intent in this study to fully utilized the above feedback, with particular attention given to the 2008 

OCp, in charting a future course for the Vemon economic development offrce. A synopsis of each plan as 

it might affect economic development in Vernon in the years ahead is therefore provided in the 

paragraphs that follow. 

6.1 Official Community Plan 

Vernon's Offrcial Community Plan (OCP) was adopted in 2008 and was intended to define how the 

community saw itself growing and developing in the future and what kind of place it wanted to be' A 

long-term vision was derived from public input and embodied different aspects of land use, services and 

infrastructure built around sustainability and livability principles. Downtown revitalization and having a 

youth-friendly city were two objectives directly relevant to the economic development context. 

Supporting policies linked to economic development occur throughout the OCP with the more specific 

references shown in Table 18. tn keeping with the primary intent of OCPs, the provision of land and 

service in industrial and commercial areas warrant policy support at the neighbourhood level. Agri-food 

production and agri-tourism development are also recognized for their importance' 


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Table 18 Summary of Economic-related OCP Policies 

Chapter Ref. DescriPtion 

Commercial 7.13 The City will engage in neighbourhood planning that sparks economic 

development by attracting new investment and job creation' 

lndustrial 8.3 Encourage appropriate employment-intensive industries and 

businesses to locate in or near Vemon, in locations that are compatible 

with adjacent existing and planned uses. 

8.5 The industrial/commercial strip wtrich exists north of Okanagan Landing 

Road and west of 41 Street is proposed as a long term higher quality 

industrial and service commercial area. 

8.7 Due to the lack of appropriate sites within the city boundaries, Council 

will direct proposed heavy industrial uses to the region outside of the 

current city boundaries if the proposed heavy industrial uses require 

large amounts of land and generate an excessive amount of noise, 

pollution, heavy truck traffic and other negative impacts. 

8.9 The City shall support the Vernon Regional Airport as a major economic 

activity for the city, providing industry support services and sites for 

airport related industries. 

Agriculture 12.4 Encourage a diverse and mixed use of agricultural lands, including 

orchards, livestock, field and forage crops and other farming and 

ranching activities. 

128 The City will prepare appropriate zoning regulations and supporting 

policy that facilitates and encourages agri-tourism in agricultural areas. 

12.'14 Support rural and urban agricultural practices within the city, including 

support for community and neighbourhood gardens and urban food 

production wherever possible, and encourage the development of a 

year-round, indoor farmcrs market. 

12.17 Support community access to food, with specific emphasis on localfarm 

products and encourage increased capacity for local food production 

and marketing. 

Community 

Services 

142 

Support and participate in cooperative efforts with School District No. 22, 

Okanagan College and other education service providers in the 

community towards expanded opportunities for the residents of Vernon. 

Further, as education opportunities are provided for residents, the City 

shall pursue economic development that provides corresponding 

employment opportunities. 

Specific economic development recommendations coming out of the focus groups held as part of the OCP 

process included the following: 

> Simplifu City operatioru. Create one web portal, improve regional dialogue, streamline 

regulatory system and create community advisory committee. 

) Downtown revitalizqtion. Improve aesthetic quality of downtown, address drugs and 

homelessness issues and support local businesses. The Downtown focus gtoup further indicated 

that the then-cunent concept plan was out-of-date and required a more comprehensive approach, 

including improved branding and marketing activities. 


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) Housing diversity. More options for low income housing, mixed use developments, higher 

density and a range ofdesign options. 

> Support the OCP. Stand behind the new OCP by holding a firm and consistent line with 

developers regarding zoning and bylaw standards. (City ofVernon 2008b) 

6.2 Regional Plans 

In the last five years, a number of regional economic development planning initiatives have taken place 

with the cooperation and participation of local area government and community $oups. A list of selected 

major studies is provided in Table 20, along with our acknowledgement that the list is not complete and 

that many other planning processes and studies are also be impacting community economic development 

in the Vemon area. These plans provide a useful research base and context for crafting an economic 

development direction for the city and its paftners. In most cases, the underlying issues and proposed 

solutions are as relevant today as they were when the studies were first released. While some follow-up 

implementation has occurred and provided valuable insights into the how the community might best adapt 

to economic change , it is also true that many worthwhile strategies have progressed more slowly than 

originally anticipated, while others have yet to be acted on. Still others, such as those recently articulated 

by Vision North Okanagan, are still in their formative phases and represent partnership opporh-rnities for 

the city. 

In reviewing these plans, six economic development themes recur. They are: 

l. The economic base of the region is changing faster than communities can react, with some sectors 

such as forestry facing major challenges to their ongoing viability. 

2. Innovation, competitiveness and adaptation to a knowledge-based economy are driving economic 

development initiatives as communities attempt to maintain their wealth-creating industries. 

3. Infrastructure, specifically industrial land, transportation networks and housing, are critical for 

attracting the labour and capital that will keep the economy functioning. Importantly, the 

infrastructure of yesterday may not exactly suit the needs of tomorow. 

4. Labour market issues are becoming a top-five economic development priority. The Okanagan 

must grow its labour force to maintain productive capacity while meeting the service needs of the 

very same in-migrants who are contributing to demographic change in the first place. 

5. Livability and Quality of Life issues now pervade most planning. Green building development 

and land use, smart growth, sustainability concepts, preservation of green areas, water 

management and growth management have set a much different stage for economic activity than 

at any time in the past. For Vemon, greenfield industrial development opportunities are virtually 

non-existent and future employment will have to based either outside the city or in areas where 

multiple interests and values have to be considered and managed. 

6. As a high-growth region, the need for inter-regional cooperation on planning and implementation 

is now almost taken for granted, yet following through on this concept remains a challenge for 

many organizations. 

Table 19 Overview of Regional Plans 


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StudY 

Vision North Okanagan 

NORD RegionalGrowth 

Strategy 

Okanagan lnvestment 

Attraction Strategy 

Okanagan Partnership 

Okanagan Tourism Labour 

Study 

General Directions 

o The major goals of VNO's 2009 plan include 1) economic 

stabilization, diversification and expansion, 2) leadership in economic 

development, 3) a liveable region and 4) improvement of the regional 

business climate. Related objectives include enhanced value-added 

business development, infrastructure improvements, labour market 

development and inter-regional cooperation. 

¡ The RGS is currently in-progress, with an Economic Development 

Working Group exploring a range of strategic policy objectives, 

namely housing, transit, labour market development and industrial 

land development. 

Region-wide marketing and investment attraction plan targeting six 

industries, 1 ) recreation equipment, 2) transportation equipment, 3) 

furniture and fixtures, 4) modular homes, 5) engineered wood 

products and 6) steel equipment manufacture. 

The lack of suitable industrial sites was noted as a constraint to 

manufacturing sector development. 

o ln 2004, the Okanagan Partnership initiated a regional 

competitiveness process leading to several flagship initiatives 

focusing mainly on research and development capacity, science and 

innovation, skills development and coordinated land, water and First 

Nations planning. 

. Recently completed by the Okanagan Partnership, study 

recommendations, based on a survey of tourism operators, included 

increasing uptake of existing HR programs, 

r use 

of temporary foreign workers programs, inc 

mature workers and creating better access 

g and 

transportation. 

Okanagan Valley 

Transportation Corridor 

Study 

Okanagan Technology . 

Community Labour Market 

Study 

o The study assessed the costs and benefits of various options for 

improving transportation infrastructure in the Okanagan Valley, with 

the aim of producing a prioritized project investment list. Apart from 

the priority projects, inter-regional cooperation on planning for and 

marketing the conidor were highlighted. 

product development and business growth. 

Recommendations for OSTEC focus mainly on enhancing labour 

supply in occupations with existing or pending shortages. 

d 

w 

Regional lndustrial Growth 

strategy 

¡ ln 2006 Greater Vemon Services commissioned a study of industrial 

land and infrastructure requirements of the Vernon area. 

Recommendation to improve rail and inter-modal transport capacity 

and skill training requirements for the manufacturing sector were also 

made. 


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lndex Development 

BC Stats, in cooperation with the social ministries, has developed a comprehensive set of over 80 

indicators describing socio-economic conditions across various regions within British Columbia. 

However, in an effort to effectively synthesize large volumes of data across many regions, BC Stats has 

developed a method to summarize the various indicators into a digestible package for policy makers. 

This has resulted in the development of four basic indicators ofregional hardships, each being a 

composite of three or four variables. These four indicators have been labelled: 

) Index of Human Economic Hardship; 

) Index of Crime; 

) Index of Health Problems; and, 

) Index of Education Concems. 

Two additional indicators that highlight the "target groups" of children and youth were also developed, 

bringing the overall total to six indicators. (BC Stats 2009) The socio-economic indicators have been 

prepared by BC Stats at the Local Health Area and Regional District geographic levels. The City of 

Vemon is included in the Vemon Local Health Area. 

Socio-Economic lndices Composites 

Table 20 highlights the key variables that make up each of the six indices and the purpose that index is 

designed to address. 

Table 20 Variables Associated with Composite lndices 

Composite lndex of Human Economic Hardship 

. Purpose: to measure economic hardship by region 

. lncluded Variables: 

o Percentage of population age 0-64 on income assistance >1 year 

o Percentage of population age 0€4 on income assistance


Table 19 Variables Associated with Gomposite lndices (continued) 

Composite lndex on Health 

. Purpose: to measure the comparative and mental health of the BC population by region. 

o lncluded Variables: 

o Potential years of life lost due to natural causes 

o Potential years of life lost due to accidental causes 

o Potential years of life lost due to suicide/homicide 

Composite lndex of Education 

. Purpose: to measure the educational well-being of the population in a particular region. 


o Percentage of population age25-54 without post-secondary credentials,2006 

o Percentage of 18 year olds who did not graduate 

o Grade 12 provincial Math exam non-completion rate 

o Percentage of students below standard in Grade 4 Reading, Writing, and Math 

Composite lndex of Ghildren at Risk 

. Purpose: to provide additional indicators on the relative well-being of the children at the regional level 


o Percentage of population 0-18 on lncome Assistance > 1 year 

o Percentage of population 0-'18 on lncome Assistance < 1 year 

o Children in care per 1,000 population 0 - 18 

o lnfant mortality rate 

o Percentage of students below standard in Reading - Grade 4 andT 

o Serious juvenile crime rates 

Gomposite lndex of Youth at Risk 

. Purpose: to provide additional indicators on the relative well-being of the children at the regional level' 


o Percentage of population 19-24 on lncome Assistance > 1 year 

o Percentage of population 19-24 on lncome Assistance < 1 year 

o Percentage of 18 year olds who did not Graduate 

o Total serious crime 

Source: BC Stats (2009 update). 

Overall Socio-Economic lndex 

The socio-economic composite indices identified above are combined to derive an overall socio-economic 

index. BC Stats applies a weighting to the overall socio-economic index that includes: 

o Economic Hardship (30%); 

o Crime (20%); 

o Health (20%); 

o Education(20o/o); 

¡ Children at Risk (5%o); and, 

o Youth at Risk (5%). 

For a complete discussion of the socio-economic indicators and the index development please see British 

Columbia Regional Socio-Economic Indicators prepared by BC Stats and located at wrvrv.bcstats.gov.ca. 


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Vernon Local Health Area Socio-Econom¡c lndices 

As illustrated in Table 2l,the socio-economic indices for the Vernon LHA are weighted and compared 

against the other 78 LHAs with data in the province.3 As illustrated, the lower the number assigned to an 

LHA, the lower the ranking with other BC LHAs; conversely, the higher the number the higher the 

ranking. 

1'able 21 Socio-Economic lndices Gomparison for Vernon LHA 

Lowest Ranked LHAs 

Vernon LHA 

Score & Rank 

Highest Ranked LHAs 

lndex of Economic Hardship (30% weighting) 

1.42 t.l5 

Upper 

Pr. Rupert 

lndex of Crime (20% weighting) 

1.34 l.l5 1.06 

Campbell R Bella Coola Nisga'a 

lndex of Health (20% weighting) 

1.24 1.20 

Bella Coola Upper 

1.09 -0.24 -0.83 

Terrace 52 oulof 77 Windermere 

1.04 

Hope 

lndex of Education (20% weighting) 

1.O2 1.01 

Burns Lake Upper 

Skeena 

lndex of Children at Risk (5% weighting) 

0.16 

32 out of 78 

0.16 

36 out of 78 

-0.86 

W Vancouver 

Bowen ls 

-0.96 -0.96 

Saanich WVancouver 

Bowen ls 

-0.80 

Summerland 

-0.85 

W Vancouver 

Bowen ls 

{.92 

Summerland 

-1.17 

Agassiz- 

Harrison 

4.92 

Richmond 

L00 -0.20 -0.94 -1.06 -1.19 

Alberni 47 out of 78 Richmond North WVancouver 

Vancouver Bowen ls 

1.18 1.12 0.98 -0.02 -0.58 

Bella Coola Upper Alberni 37 out of 78 Richmond 

Skeena 

lndex of Youth at Risk (5% weighting) 

-0.68 {.86 

North 


WVancouver 

1.39 l.t6 l.l0 -0.05 -0.73 -0.76 {.93 

Bella Coola Upper Alberni 44 out of 78 Golden North W Vancouver 

Skeena 


Source: BC Stats. (2009 update). 

The overall socio-economic index, which is the index derived from all six indices, ranked the Vemon 

LHA as 44th among the 78 LHA in the province. 

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The LHAs ofSnow Country (51), Central Coast (83), Stikine (87), and Telegraph Creek (94) are excluded due to their small 

population. 


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of Life Characteristics 

Housing Affordability 

The amount spent by residents on housing is an important indicator of community affordability and 

provides insight into family disposable income. Table22 provides insight into housing costs and income 

required for housing in Vemon and BC. This is considered from both the perspective of the home owner 

and the renter. Overall, slightly higher percentage of renters in Vemon pay more than30o/o of their 

income on rent than seen at the provincial level while for Vemon home owners a slightly lower 

percentage pay 30o/o of their income towards the mortgage than generally seen at the provincial level. 

Table 22 Housing Affordability for Vernon and BC, 2006 


BC 

Total Number of Private Dwellings Occupied by Usual Residents 15,685 1 ,606,875 

Tenant Occupied 

. Number of Dwellings 4,865 488,720 

r Average Gross Rent $830 

. Over 30% of household income spent on rent 47% 43o/o 

Owner Occupied 

r Number of Dwellings 10,820 1,118,160 

. Average value of Drelling $297,345 $418,70s 

o Average Major Payments $875 $1,060 

. Over 30% of household income spent on mortgage 


lncidents of Low lncome 

Statistics Canada's low-income rate measures the percentage of families below the low-income cut off 

(LICO). The LICO is a statistical measure of the income thresholds below which Canadians likely devote 

a larger share of income than average to the necessities of food, shelter and clothing (Statistics Canada. 

2006). As shown in Table 23,the City of Vernon has a slightly lower rate of low income for all residents 

and a slightly higher rate for residents less than l8 years of age when compared to the province. The one 

except is the noticeably higher percentage of young males in a low income situation than observed at the 

provincial level. 

Table 23 lncidence of Low lncome in the City of Vernon and BC, 2005 


BC 

% Low income after tax 11.8% 11.5% 12.0o/o 13.1% 12.6 13.6 

Residents Less than I I years of age 

% Low income after tax 15.60/0 17.60/o 13.5o/o 14.9o/o 14.8% 14.9o/o 

Source: BC Stats (2009). . 


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Work Related Travel 

In many places in the province, workers spend a considerable amount of time commuting to work; 

however, in the City of Vernon most residents in the labour force work within the municipality. Of the 

work force in Vernon that has a usual place of work (a labour force of 12,820 works), the majority of the 

labour force work within the City of Vemon (74%). Of the workers that do not travel to a regular work 

place, 1,265 workers report working from home, while 2,145 participants in the labour force work at no 

fixed address, and 85 report working outside ofCanada. 

Table 24 Usual Ptace of Work for Employed Labour Force in the City of Vernon and BC' 2006 

Vemon 

BC 

Worked in municipality of residence 74o/o 49% 

Worked in d municipality 42% 

Worked in Regional District 10% 

Worked in Different Province 

1Vo 

10Oo/o 

1% 

100% 


Of the remaining labour force in Vemon most work in the regional district (10%) and neighbouring 

communities (15%). The table on the following page highlights the specific location of the employed 

workforce within NORD and neighbouring jurisdictions that reported a usual place of work in 2006' As 

illustrated that CORD and Kelowna collectively represent an important work place destination for 

workers traveling outside of the municipality. These commuting workers will face significantly longer 

travel times than the majority of the workforce. 


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Vernon Economic tÞvelopment Strategy-Socio-Econornic Assessment Reporl 

Table 25 Gommuting for Employed Labour Force with Usual Place of Work By Jurisdiction, 2006 

Rcrldency 

Place of Work 

EAB EAC EAD EAE EAF Vem Arm Cold End Lum ok tR Spall Kel S Arm CORD Other Total 

EAB 100 35 0 0 0 t20 40 65 0 0 0 80 80 0 0 0 1,22O 

EAC 40 175 0 0 0 900 0 60 0 30 0 125 75 0 0 0 1,405 

EAD 0 0 0 0 0 315 0 60 25 330 0 35 0 25 0 0 790 

EAE 0 0 0 95 0 70 0 0 0 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 226 

EAF 0 0 0 0 65 85 115 0 118 20 0 0 0 470 0 25 I,195 

Vemon 320 180 0 0 0 9,525 40 430 60 125 0 765 745 145 150 65 12,550 

Armstrong 45 0 0 0 20 ¡tô0 690 0 m 0 0 90 0 50 0 0 1,46 

Goldstream 50 35 0 0 0 2,î20 30 415 0 r05 0 120 185 20 0 25 3,705 

EnderbY lnoL zt 

0 0 0 o 0 125 115 0 500 0 0 25 0 1ô0 0 0 325 

Lumby 0 0 0 0 0 216 0 25 0 185 0 30 0 0 0 0 455 

okanagan !RlþLtl o 0 0 0 0 360 75 25 0 0 75 45 30 0 30 0 630 

Spallumcheen 60 0 0 0 0 110 100 0 100 20 0 670 20 95 0 0 1,505 

Totals In NORD 615 126 0 95 t5 t6,025 I,205 I,0t0 1,190 E75 75 I,985 

Totals OuF NORD 1,t35 965 180 115 

Total 26,070 

Souæ.: Stalistics Canada. 2006 Census. 

OK lR; SpahÍndþen=Spal; Kelor¡na=Kel; Salnon Arm= S Am; Cenlral Ohanagan Regional Districl=CORD. 

Noic 2: City of EndeÉy abo hclrdes labour lorce padicþants fom Enderby lR Í 2. 

NoL 3: Okanâgan krdien Resenæ abo indr¡des lhe labowforce from Prþst's Valey lndian Resenæ. 

Notc a: Empþyed (h reter€ncê week) is for prsons wlro, durlrg the week (Sundey lo Salurday) pr¡or to Census Day (May 16, 2006): 

(a) dfrl any woû at ai for pay or h self+mdoylnent or wilhot¡l pay in a family fam, business or professional practice 

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Economic Development Strategy 


Report 2 o12 - Strategic Plan 

in association with: 

Westcoast CED Consult¡ng Ltd., Vernon BC 

Peak5olutions Consulting lnc., Kamloops, BC

Vernon Economic Development Strategy-Strategic Plan 

List of Abbreviations 

44C............... 

........ Allowable Annual Cut 

Additional Hotel Room Tax 

CFNO............ 

CMEA........... 

CN................. 

COT4............ 

COV.............. 

CVT............... 

CPR 

DCC .............. 

DFAIT........... 

DMO............. 

ED4C............ 

8DO............... 

GDP............... 

GVS............... 

IC................... 

ICC4............. 

IEDC ............. 

IMM-BC...... 

KPR.............. 

LH4.............. 

LICO ............. 

LMP...................... 

MAL.............. 

MEMPR....... 

MOFR.......... 

MOTI ........... 

MTC4.......... 

...........Canadian Commercial Corporation 

....Community Futures North Okanagan 

... Canadian E:

Strategic Plan Vernon Economic Development Strategy 

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OCP.............. 

OMRE8........ 

ORIC............ 

OSTEC 

OVEDS 

OVR............. 

PNP.............. 

RDNO.......... 

RFP............... 

SD................. 

T8C.............. 

TCS 

TDP 

TILMA.................... 

...Oftìcial Community plan 

.....Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board 

................Okanagan Research and Innovation Centre 

...Okanagan Science and Technology Council 

............ Okanagan Valley Economic Development Society 

...Okanagan Valley Railway 

...................Provincia1 Nominee Program 

...... Regional District of North Okanagan 

........... Request for Proposal 

School District 

.Tourism British Columbia 

...................Trade Commissioner Service 

......................Tourism Development Plan 

...... Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement 

Vernon Economic Development Department 

Vernon Regional Airport Corporation 

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Vernon Economic Development Strategy-Main Report 

lntroduction 


1 .1 Method of study 

1.2 Structure of the plan .................. .4 

2 

3 

Current S¡tuat¡on 

Plan Direction ...... 

3.2 Mission........ 

3.3 Goals 

................8 

Strategies and Programs 

A. Communications.......................... 

B. Business Retention and Expansion...... 

12 

15 

C. Entrepreneurship............ 

D. Marketing, Promotion and Attraction....................... 

E. Trade and Export Development 

F. Brownfield Redevelopment 

G. Employment Land Development 

H. Economic lnfrastructure 

21 

...........26 

29 

31 

,...............................34 

l. City Centre and Waterfront Redeve1opment............................... 

K. Community Forest...................... 

42 

L. Conference and Convention Centre 

M. Tourism Support.... 

Appendix A Study Contacts 

Appendix B References 

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1 lntroduct¡on 

In fanuary 2009, the City of Vernon created Economic Development and Tourism departments. In May 

2009, the City hired an Economic Development Officer and proceeded to establish or prioritize the 

following programs: 

) Business retention and expansion; 

) Regional collaboration on industrial land; 

) Economic Development Advisory Committee; 

> Preparation of marketing collateral; 

) Membership in professional organizations; and 

) Real estate inventory. 

What was seen as missing was a coordinated economic development plan linking these programs together 

and to a long-term vision for the community. In September 2009, the City of Vernon issued a Request for 

Proposal (RFP) for the preparation of an economic development plan to address this gap. The following 

objectives were outlined: 

) a 3-5 year Economic Development Strategy; 

) a SWOT Analysis identifring the community s key economic sectors; 

) a clear set of goals and objectives for the department; 

) assistance in identifying target sectors; 

) action steps and budget estimates for achieving these goals; 

) timelines and identification of project lead; 

) opportunity for community stakeholders to add input into the strategy; 

) recommendations to ensure that Vernon eliminates barriers to doing business and increasing its 

competitive advantage in the market place; 

) a list of federal, provincial and municipal incentive programs that may increase the City of Vernon's 

competitive advantage; 

) recommendations on constraints that impact the region as a whole and provide opportunities for 

regional economic development initiatives; 

) advice on marketing collateral that should be produced to communicate investment opportunities 

within the City; and 

) identifìcation of partner agencies to assist in the overall implementation of the strategy. 

The consulting team has worked closely with the Vernon Economic Development Department (VEDD) 

throughout this project, with oversight provided by the Economic Development Advisory Committee 

(EDAC). EDAC members during this period included the following: 

EDAC Members 

o Glenn Benischek Vantage One Credit Union 

¡ Lyle Enns Creative Connectors 

r Claudette Everitt Everitt Consulting 


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o Don Gibbs Tekmar Control Systems 

¡ Jason Gilbert Fundamentals Business Consulting 

¡ RodneyGoodchild Okanagan Spirits 

o Sandy Kersey Tolko lndustries 

¡ John Lent Okanagan College 

o Peter Lockhart Royal LePage 

¡ Brent Ree Wesbild 

¡ Sid Sidhu Bella Vista Farm Market 

Organization Representatives 

o Val Trevis 

o Jane Lister 

Community Futures North Okanagan 

¡ Ruth Hoyte Downtown Vernon Association 

¡ HeeSon Domay Vernon Tourism Advisory Committee 



¡ Mayor Lippert Mayor 

¡ Councillor Lee Councillor Representative 

¡ Leon Gous Chief Administrative Officer 

¡ Kim Flick Manager, Planning & Building 

o Kevin Poole Economic Development Officer 

1.1 Method of study 

In October, 2009 the consulting team embarked on plan preparation following a methodology outlined in 

Figure 1. The first task was to assess the current socio-economic situation in Vernon by gathering and 

anaþing available demographic, economic and sector data from various statistical and government 

agencies such as Statistics Canada and BC Stats. Studies recently prepared for the City were also reviewed 

for insights into the local economy and indications of how the community saw itself growing in the 

future. A key input was planning document related to the Official Community Plan (OCP). A current 

situation report was provided in draft form to the EDAC in preparation for subsequent planning 

workshops. 

A series of focus groups was held in Vernon on December 3'd and 4tt,2OO9 with participants representing 

major industry downtown and small business, community groups and government agencies. The focus 

groups discussed important community development issues and what could be done to take better 

advantage of assets and correct weaknesses. A set of follow-up interviews, most of them in person, were 

conducted with individuals who could not attend the focus groups. As noted in Appendix A, a total of 118 

individuals contributed their time and thoughts to this process. 

Using the feedback from the focus groups and interviews, the consulting team and the EDAC held a 

workshop on January 14,20IO to frame up the economic development plan, addressing such issues as a 

future vision for the community, the economic development mission and related goals. On February 4, 

20lO afollow-up workshop to review and refine the output from the fìrst workshop and to identiff and 

prioritize strategic initiatives and programs was conducted. 

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Figure 1 Vernon Economic Development Plan Preparation Process 

Research and Analyse the Economy 

Economic Base Key Sectors , Economic Forecast 

Focus Groups 

lnterviêws 

Pla¡ninE \l\/o¡kshgp - Visio¡, Mission, Gòats, 

Planning Workshop - Strateg¡es 

Development of Draft Committee Review Submission of Final Report 

In February the consulting team took the strategy framework and again using the community 

consultation as a guide, proceeded to work toward a draft plan, which was delivered later in the month for 

consideration by the EDAC. Upon further review and amendments as directed by the EDAC, a fìnal 

report was approved for presentation to the Economic Development Department and City council. This 

plan represents the outcome of this process. 


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1 .2 Structure of the plan 

The process guiding the preparation of this plan is depicted in Figure 2.Each step in the sequence is 

meant to take the cornmunity from the general to the specific, from a broad expression of future 

expectations down through gradually more specifìc identification of the means and ends that make for a 

coherent plan. 

Figure 2 The Strategic Planning Process 

Monitoring and 

Evaluation 

lmplementation 

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2 Current Situation 

The Current Situation Analysis identifìes some of the more significant demographic and economic 

changes that have occurred in the Vernon and RDNO area over the last l0 years. The highlights of that 

anaþis and implications for economic development are summarized below in Figure 3. 

Figure 3 Current Situation Summary 

Vernon ís growíng strongly 

.The majority of RDNO's recent populatiogrowth is in 

Vernon. The City is expected to reach 54,000 residents by 

2028, a 40% increase. 

Residents have a relatively high 

average age 

.ln 2006 the median age in Vernon reached 44.5 years 

compared to 40.8 years in BC. ln 2028, almost one in three 

Vernon residents will be over the age of 65, while just one 

half of residents will be of working age. 

The economic base is 

entrepreneurial, diversified and 

stable 

.Vernon has a high proportion of its work force in high-paying 

goods-producing industries, and a vibrant core of small 

business and entrepreneurs. 

Quality of life measures are 

positive 

.Vernon is achieving a median ranking on most provincial 

socio-economic indicators like health measures, incomes, 

crime rates and educational attainment. 

But some areas of the economy 

are facing uncertainty 

.Some sectors such as forestry and manufacturing appear to be 

facing major challenges to their ongoing viability. 

... while some long-term trends 

are a concern 

. Declining labour force participation rates, high housing costs 

and the diminishing proportion of working age families are 

trends that may deter future job creation in the community. 

Regional governance is seen as 

ineffective 

.The current structure of local and regional government with 

their overlapping responsibilities, is seen as a barrier to 

economic and community development. 

Opportunities for diversification 

are also apparent 

lnvestments in new public 

infrastructure should be a 

priority 

.Vernon's strengths in innovation, entrepreneurship and 

leadership have the potential to create sustainable economic 

development. 

.lnfrastructure, specifically industrial land, transportation 

networks and housing will be needed to attract the labour and 

cap¡tal that will keep the economy functioning. 


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3 Plan Direction 

3.1 Vision 

A vision conveys the community's future expectations about itself and its surrounding environment. In 

economic development, the vision provides a high-level sense of direction and is the starting-point for all 

planning. The following vision was distilled from feedback receiyed during the community consultation 

program and the planning workshops. 

In 2020, the City of Vernon is one of the proyince's most resilient communities, with a diversified 

economy, attractive qualíty of life, sustainable use and development practices and a healthy population. 

Economic diversity has been achieved by capitalizing on the strengths of the traditional economy while 

creating new oPportunities based on our climate, landscape, entrepreneurship and community spirit. 

Land, infrastructure and services are integrated through a regional land use plan that is able to 

accommodate demand for new employment creating activities. A positive business climate encourages 

investment in new and existing businesses, as well as etcploration of emerging economic opportunities. 

The region has created new destination tourism products, increased its involvement in technologyrelated 

businesses, including advanced and specialized manufacturing expønded its health and wellness 

service bøse andforged new linkages to education institutions in creating a dynømic economic 

development environment. The virtuous investment climate has delivered quality job opportunities, 

good family incomes and an evolving creative class. 

Vernon is afamily-friendly community where the øvailability of jobs, housing, infrastructure ønd 

amenities encourages long-term residency while attracting new residents. A range of ffirdable housing 

options, enhanced recreation opportunities and new linkages between natural and built environment 

have helped build Vernon's working population. 

The downtown has been revitalized through the adoption of smart growth principles and new nicheoriented 

and mixed use developments. Facilities for the perþrming arts, recreation, hotels and public 

market have spurred pedestriøn and shopping activity, while infill developments have created a more 

compact city. Pedestrian and green corridors and enhanced transit seryices allow people to move freely 

and convenienþ throughout the City centre and outward to the lakes and beyond. 

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3.2 Mission 

A mission states the purpose of the organization and provides an overall sense of direction to guide 

programming and decision-making. The following mission statement ì,vas created and refined at the two 

strategic planning workshops: 

The Vernon Economic Development offce will serve the citizens of Vernon by promotingthe 

community, networking and brokering relationships with other organizations, conducting planning and 

research and advocatingfor quality infrastructure that will encourage business development, job 

creation and community welfure. 

The office will øko provide a support role to other organizations in the community, and encourøge 

economic development in the Regional District of North Okanøgan, where they direcþ contribute to 

this mission. 


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Vernon Economic Development Strategy 

3.3 Goals 

The goals for economic development, as determined through the two planning workshops, are shown in 

Figure 4. 

Figure 4 Vernon's Economic Development Goals 

1. A diversified economy led by value-added production and 

technology business 

2. lncreased commercial and industrial tax base 

3. A revitalized central core with showcase developments 

4. Sustainable access and development in waterfront areas 

5. A cultural community with a strong sense of place 

6. A learning env¡ronment that values creativity and 

innovation 

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4 Strategies and Programs 

The programs and initiatives constituting the strategy that will contribute to the vision and goals 

previously named are summarized in Table 1. A set of core programs that are meant to enhance the 

functionality of the economic development office are presented first, followed by a series of initiatives for 

creating outcomes within specifìc sectors of the economy. As an inter-related network of activities, the 

implementation of the strategies will, over time, contribute to goal achievement and to the collective 

attainment of the vision. The planning horizon is fìve years, with strategies occurring in the fìrst three 

years described in greater detail than those in the last two years. 

Table 1 

Summary of Economic Development Strategies 

Strategy 

Business retention and expansion 

Div. TB DR CC LC Gt 

++ 

Entrepreneurship 1F 1Þ + 

lnvestment and worker attraction 

Trade and export development 

++#r* 


Brownfi eld redevelopment 

rs 1Þ 

Employment land development #+# 

#rÞ 

tsls#1s#ts 

Economic infrastructure 

'{F # rÞ 

City centre redevelopment 

#'+G1ÞtS 

Public market 

##+ 

Community forest 

Conference and convention centre 

Tourism support 

'{Þ 

rsrF#4s# 

rF#'îÞ+ 

rÞ 

Note: Div.-diversification, TB-diversified tax base, DR-downtown revitalization, CC-cultural community, LC-learning community, GLgreenway 

linkages. 


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VEDD should focus its economic development programming on sectors that have the optimum balance 

of future growth potential, community fìt and socio-economic benefìts (e.g. employment, incomes). 

Recommendations targets from the planning workshops were as follows: 

Advanced Manufacturing & Composites - The Okanagan region is home to more than 50 

companies producing innovative products using composite materials. The low-humidity 

environment, accessible lakes and relatively low-cost labour market have created an attractive 

investment environment. The Ashland Canada plant is an anchor component of the industry, 

which in 2008 reported close to 1300 employees and $258 million in revenues. (OCMG 2008) 

Agri-Food Processing - Vernon has a small cluster of food processors and access to a vibrant 

agriculture sector with production in a diversity of commodities. Emerging trends such as the 100 

Mile Diet, food security and safety concerns and greater interest in quality food and beverage 

products have been fuelling BC's agri-food sector in recent years. Vernon is well positioned to share 

in this growth. 

Aviation - The Vernon Regional Airport is preparing a master plan that will identify new industrial 

lands for attracting aerospace businesses. VEDD could assist with the promotion of this potential 

growth sector. 

Health & Wellness - The wellness sector can provide a complimentary business cycle to the health 

sector and build on market opportunities that have already proven receptive to Vernon. By working 

with the network of operators and services already here (e.g. Okanagan Natural Medicine, 

Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therap¡ Sparkling Hill Resort & Wellness Hotel) a Health 

and Wellness cluster could be further developed. 

Green Industries - Green industry refers to companies involved in some form of environmentally 

conscious design, polic¡ service, processing or technologies. It includes a diversity ofsectors from 

environmental services, remediation services, renewable energy, green building technology, organic 

farming and research and development. These companies could be attracted to Vernon because of 

its quality oflife, central location and availability ofservices. 

As noted in Table 2, the economic development strategy will address these sectors on multiple levels. 

On over-arching objective embodied in this strategy is the attraction and retention of young worhng 

families. Vernon has an older age demographic and, as noted in the Cunent Situation Analysis,itwill 

become even older in the years ahead. Even with population growth there is a good chance that the labour 

force will not expand in kind, in which c¿se the sustainability of some economic activities that depend on 

young labour market entrants (e.g. many service industries especially tourism) and skilled professions and 

trades may be limited in their growth potential. In terms of quality of life, school closures and declining 

enrolment in sports, recreation and some cultural activities could be jeopardized if a demographic balance 

cannot be achieved. It is important to understand that while the community can strive to develop services 

and infrastructure "targeted" at young workers, employment opportunities and housing availability are 

critical pre-conditions for any programming that might be contemplated. In this sense, any and all 

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economic development that lead to job creation should have the effect of attraction or retaining working 

families. 

Table 2 

Summary of Servites for Sector Targets 

Strategy 

Description 


Website to feature sector profiles 

Target sectors receive priority for BR&E programming; investment guide to feature 

Business retention and expansion priority sectors 

Entrepreneurship 

lncubator focuses on green industries and advanced manufacturing 

.. Collateral materials to complement investment gu¡de and website in featuring 

lnvestment and worker attr¿ lclon 

priodty sectors 

Trade and export development Access to trade programs and networking activit¡es to feature priority sectors 

Brownfield redevelopment and 

New employment lands will benefit mainly land-intensive industries, including green 

employment land development industry agri-food processing, advanced/composite manufacturing and aviation 

ECOnOmTC rnrfastrucure 

R¿il services are critical for advanced/composite manufacturing and resource 

industr¡es 

City centre redevelopmenç public A liveable and v¡brant city centre is critical for attracting knowledge industries, 

market and conference centre especially green industry, advanced manufactuling and health and wellness 


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A. Communications 

A community is rarely concerned about economic development or its practice if the economy is 

functioning well and providing the jobs and income required for general community welfare. When there 

is a crisis at hand, however, such as a mill closure that suddenly impacts this status fluo, or when shortterm 

impacts such as a loss of high-paying manufacturing jobs transform into a chronic decline, then 

economic development becomes very much a topical issue. Historically, that concern has translated into 

pressure on senior levels of government to "bail out" industries and communities to perpetuate conditions 

that may not be supportable over the long term. Latel¡ there has been more focus on engaging 

communities themselves to get more involved in economic development, using local resources and 

initiatives, not so much for resolving crises, but for positioning and re-positioning the community for 

future development and diversification. 

The planning workshop suggested that for local involvement in economic development to work, the 

community has be aware, interested and engaged. Most initiatives in this plan require not only a capacity 

for implementation, but also broad community approval and support, without which the underlying 

partnerships and alliances are unlikely to blossom. The mechanics of plan implementation requires all 

partners, stakeholders and the public to be up-to-date on current economic development affairs. This 

makes it easier to marshal support and cooperation as initiatives are implemented. 

A 2006 survey of economic developers indicated that the Internet is the number one marketing tool. The 

lead recommendation in this section is for the development of a dedicated economic development 

website, not just for displaying static information about VEDD but for communications and marketing 

activities that are threaded throughout this plan. 

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A, l Develop an economic development department website 

. Review existing websites for best practices. 

- A general work plan can be viewed at Economic Development 0nline. 

- Award winning economic development websites can be viewed at: 

. Special purpose (site location) - Brenham Texas 

' 

Special purpose (site location with GIS) - Winter Garden Florida 

General purpose- Airdrie Alberta 

r General purpose- Bismark North Dakota 

. Prepare a checklist of content, functionality and design features. lmprovements to the following 

site capabilities are needed: 

- industry and market intelligence 

- site location assistance and real estate services (e.9. listings for commercial and industilal 

pfoperties) 

- business advisory centre 

- links strategy 

- news page 

- multi-language versions of lead pages 

- contacts daubase with communications and matketing functionality 

- newsletter broadcast 

- potential for: 

¡ Facebook referral program among sector groups, committees or task forces 

. blog and twitter opportunities for promoting initiatives and events 

¡ Determine the optimal web address, either a separate domain or as a link on the COV website. 

¡ Determine the most suitable web developer option: 

- Consultant 

- ln-house staff 

- Qualified lay person 

- Do-it-yourself 

Our recommendation would be the f¡rst opt¡on, the hiring of a professional web designer to 

flesh out the concept, copy, graphic design and provide the commercialarade software 

capabilities and production ab¡lity to achieve the objectives for the end product. 

. Update Vernon links on the OVEDS website. These are currently out of date and show Greater 

Vernon Services as the local contact for economic development. 

Partners: 

Resources: 

o s20,@G 

. Moderate time 530,000 for 

commitment website 

development 

4.2 Communicate plan progress and economic issues to the community 

¡ Post the executive summary and plan on the new website for public access. 

¡ Prepare and post an annual report card on the progress of economic development strateg¡es. 

¡ Publicize important economic events and issues. 

- Prepare an email list of local business, community and government contacts which can be 

used for issuing press releases and other communications activities. 

- For newsworthy events, issue press releases and place on the events page ofthe website. 

- Periodically prepare 0p Ed pieces for and regional newspapers. 

¡ Conduct an annual open house for the Economic Development Office. 

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ongoing 

Paftners: 

Resources: 


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4.3 Develop an economic development leadership program 

ln cooperation with the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, assess the possibility of having 

Vernon participate in the BC Chamber of Commerce's Leadership BC program. The program 

curriculum has been developed to include economic, health care, diversity and communications 

issues. As part of its participation, the GVCOC would have to nominate a Community Project as a 

legacy. 

Explore participation in The BC Leadership & Management lnstitute programs. This 

collaboration between the Un¡vers¡ty of Victoria, Camosun College and Royal Roads University is 

pr¡mafily tafgeted at public sector managefs, but it could be tailored to vEDDs economic 

development efforts and partners. 

Recruit key partners such as Okanagan College and the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce 

to prepare a concept briefwhich outlines a sustainable, long-term leadership program in 

Vernon. This could be pattemed off similar programs in larger BC centres, including: 

- Leadership Victoria 

- Leadership Vancouver 

Partners: 

o EDAC 

r GFNO 

r GVCoc 

Resources: 

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B. Business Retention and Expansion 

Research has shown that the large majority of employment creation in a community derives from existing 

businesses and entrepreneurs. Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) programs target this potential 

by helping distressed companies maintain their operations or by assisting otherwise healthy enterprises 

grow jobs and expand community income. 

The objective is to establish a close relationship with the business community, to develop an earlywarning 

system of both at-risk businesses and emerging opportunities for investment and to tailor a 

coordinated response that will mitigate problems and enhance opportunities as they arise. 

A BR&E program can help reduce business costs for existing enterprises, encouraging them to remain in 

the community or perhaps avoiding opportunity costs by encouraging them to expand and remain 

competitive. The payoff for the community is job stability of growth, a stable and expanding local supplier 

base, greater community income and wealth (particularly if those businesses are trade-oriented) and a 

more diversified tax base. A stable, healthy and growing business base also contributes to the community's 

social and cultural health. Lastly, the owners and employees of successful local businesses can be the 

community's best ambassadors. 

8.1 Streamlinetheenquiryprocessforinvestorsandentrepreneursinterestedinlocaldevelopmentprojects 

Create a referral program in which economic development agencies notify each other of 

¡nvestment, business development or community development enquiries and events. 

- Ensure the EDO is referred to on all new business licence applications for basic sector 

activities (e.g. excluding retail, personal service and many business services)' 

- ldentifi key partners, including CFNO, GVCOC and BDB, and develop a protocol for refenals 

and responsibilities for follow up. 

Encourage a service-f¡rst attitude at City Hall. 

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in a company's risk assessment and its willingness to make new investments in jobcreating 

activ¡ties. 

Provide research to council and staffon potential development incentives. 

Partners: 

¡ GVCOC ¡ CFNO ¡ BDB Resources: 


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8.2 Develop a Vernon lnvestment Guide. 

o Vernon's plannin 

interested in kno 

the guide, make 

ve a guide it d¡stributes to developers who are 

gating the development process. The City should expand 

formats (including the website) and be proactive in its 

distribution rather than relying on enquiries. 

¡ Prepare a community investment guide that provides all the necesaryinformation an 

entiepreneur or investor would seek before establishing a business in Vernon' 

¡ Content would include guidance on: 

- Provincial land use 

- land use plans 

- access to resources and infrastructure 

- use ofparks 

- backcountryrecreat¡onguidelines 

- environmentalguidelines 

- local and regional subdivision process 

- building permits and licences 

- access to utilities and services 

- community demographiç labour force, industry and service profile 

¡ As an example, see Vancouver's Business and lnvestment Guide. 

. Hardcopies can be printed for hand-out but digial versions on the VEDD website would be the 

Partners: 

¡ VCC . VCOC Resources: 

. lojîtEtg. ' llå;ffi 

commrtment production 

B.3 Enhance networking and partnership opporlunities for businesses 

Establish a lndustry Network Steering Committee to guide this initiative. lt will not be possible 

for the EDo alone to engage and report back to the City and its partners. 

ldentífy key sector groups and individuals who have already indicated a desire to meet 

periodically to discuss issues, concerns and pursue opportunities. This would include First 

Nations groups. 

ldentify a network¡ng format and schedule. Suggestions at the focus groups and planning 

workshops included: 

- roundtables 

- forums 

- seminars 

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Partners: 

. VCOC ¡ lndustryAssociations Resources: 

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8.4 Establish a business visitation program 

Scope the program 

- ldentify target or client group/sector/industry 

- outline expected outcomes 

- Secure program funding assistance. The VEDD has signed a Labour Market Partnership 

(LMP) for funding to proceed with the purchase of software and consulting services for 

establishing the program. 

Select team 

- Executive Committee 

- A Task Force for creating plans and strategies and responding to immediate needs 

- Visitation teams comprised of staff, Task Force members and volunteers 

- Resource Network of community organizations who can provide support 

- BR&Econsultant 

Design program 

- Determine project goals and objectives. 

- Create a target l¡st of companies. 

- Prepare a program budget. 

- Assign task and responsibil¡ties to team members. 

- Establish a measurement and benchmarking model for helping with evaluation. 

Select technology 

- Review avaílable database technologies for gathering the information for the BR&E 

program. VEDD has investigate the purchase ofthe Synchronist Business lnformation 

System, which is used in several BC economic development offices. The program 

organizes, analyses and reports company information, and provide insight into the 

dynamics of the local economy. Specifically the system is capable of identifring companies 

with the best growth potential and development opportunities. 

- Determine information and intelligence needs. 

- Review and amend the survey or questionnaire. 

- lf applicable, ensure quest¡onna¡re coding is compatible with other databases (e.9. 

business licences). 

- Test the survey on a select number of businesses. 

Develop a follow up program 

- Techniol assistance 

- Businessfacilitation 

- Site relocation assistance 

- Exportandtradedevelopment 

- Funding assistance 

- Human resource assistance 

- Appreciationinitiatives 

- Business and community roundtables 

- Municipal tools for shaping the business climate (e.9. zoning, revitalization programs, 

infrastructure 

taxes, business costs) 

. EDAC ¡ VCOC ¡ LMP 

Resources: 

51Gls,000 

consulting fees 

Majortime 

commitment 

Timing: 

2010- 

ongoing 

Partners: 

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C. Entrepreneurship 

An entrepreneur is a person who undertakes an endeavour by gathering resources to produce economic 

goods and/or services. It involves the discovery and exploitation of economic opportunities through 

invention, innovation and adaptation. A community that works towards nurturing and rewarding 

entrepreneurs will be well positioned to experience economic growth' 

Entrepreneurs are the engine of the economy which is why many economic development efforts support 

their needs in the hope of creating new employment prospects. Entrepreneurship development Programs 

provide potential entrepreneurs with the capital, training, and technical assistance they need to start-uP 

and grow their business. 

Entrepreneurship in Vernon is fundamental to the City's economic success. Business start-ups and 

expansions, especially those targeting export activities, have led the development of the community from 

its very earliest days and will be the innovation leaders and job creators of the future. Many large, well 

established companies began their lives as small local start-ups and through persistence and focus were 

able to grow their operations to where they are today. In many cases, it was the personal dedication and 

motivation of lead entrepreneurs that was behind this growth, but inevitably the surrounding business 

environmental, not just the availability of resources, but infrastructure and human capital, was a 

contributing factor in their success. 

Entrepreneurship can be a learned behaviour, one that can be reinforced and developed through 

facilitation, mentoring and instruction in best practices that encourage entrePreneurial attitudes and 

behaviours. Some services are already provided by Community Futures Development Corporation of the 

North Okanagan (CFNO) which offers business coaching and consulting to aspiring entrepreneurs and 

assistance to entrepreneurs with disabilities. 

The planning workshops identified three priorities for encouraging entrepreneurship, a learning 

incubator and promotion of Vernon to prospective immigrant entrepreneurs, and investigating local 

broadband technology advantage to attract new business to the Vernon area. 

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C.1 Explorethefeasibilityofa small business,learning incubator 

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a 

Recruít an lncubator Task Fofce that would lead this initiatíve. 

Review results of the March 2010 workhop hosted by the City of Vernon and Telus and 

determine the initial priorities for a technology incubator in central Vernon. This session made 

the following conclusions: 

- Vernon has some competitive advantages (quality of life, secure power, no seismic activity) 

that could attract more technology businesses. 

- High bandwidth and multiple service providers would augment this potential. 

- An incubator would have to start small, preferably in close proximity to an ex¡sting cluster 

of community seruices and infrastructure, and develop a proof-of-concept. 

- A real-estate model could entail shared office space and access to dedicated on-site 

services such as capital, technical services and professional expert¡se. lt could target 

professional services and technology start-ups in communications/media, life sciences, 

green technology and research and development. 

Prepare a development concept and pre-feasibility assessment. Many different types of 

incubators have been tried in BC in the last 20 years, but few have stayed in operation outside 

ofthe lower mainland. Successful incubators tend to be real estate-based, and have been 

mostly successful as technology parks. 

- Review lndustry Canada's list of Gnadian Small Business lncubators. 

- Research best practices at the National Business lncubator Association. 

- Communicate w¡th the Okanagan Research and lnnovation Centre (ORIC) and the 

0kanagan Science and Technology Council (05TEC) for their feedback on this concept. 

OR|C has an incubator in Kelowna and is developing one in Penticton. Although a 

replication of those models might not be feasible in Vernon, it might be possible to 

develop a more specialized model that would be unique to the Okanagan. 

- ldentiffthe the worlshoP 

suggested t I de nature of 

service wou eve e, a technology 

incubator with infrastructure provided by Telus may be a marketable concept. 

- Explore opportunities for colocating, or attracting to nearby propefties, compat¡ble 

services that would enhance the market appeal of the incubator space. Suggestions 

include: 

. Economic dcvclopment - VEDD, CFNO and GVCOC would be joint tenants as a way of 

leveraging incubator space. The Town of Revelstoke has such a setup. 

. C¡pit¡lasi¡tancc - Some lenders including CFNO and the BDB may be amenable to 

leasing space in the incubator, although bank and credit unions would not. 

. Educ¿tion, ùa¡n¡ng and rescardt - 0C and other agencies could also establish a 

presence at the incubator as a service to tenants or as classroom and training space. 

- Examine the market potential for an incubator and whether it could be financially 

susta¡nable. 

- ldentify obstacles and problems. 

- ldentify a team of champions. 

- Specifythe development concept and resources required. 

- Develoo a ore-feasibiliw document that addresses the "qo-no qo" decision. 

o CFNO o GVCOC 

Paftners: 

. 0C ¡ Telus 

. 0RlC o OSTEC 

Resources: 

e gl0,00G 

¡ Minortime S15,000f0r 

commitment feasibility 

asseSsment 


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C.2 Promote Vernon as a place of business for immigrant entrepreneurs 

Develop web-ma*eting and social networking capacity through the VEDD website. 

Provide resources on the website promoting immigrant entrepreneur programs. 

- The Government of British Columbia offers accelerated immigration for qualified 

entrepreneurs who have the ability to develop successful businesses as part oftheit 

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), under either the Business Skills, the Regional Business 

or the Strategic Projects categories. The Regional Business program is specifìcally urgeted 

to areas ouside of the lower mainland. 

- Promote Vernon and RDNO investment opportunities that would qualiff for the Federal 

Entrepreneur Proqram and the lmm¡grant Investor Program. Citizenship and lmmigration 

Canada also provide useful resources and services for people looking to immigrate to 

Canada, including a variety of publications, on this website. 

Promote Vernon to Canadian immigrant consulting companies specializing in investors and 

entrepreneurs. 

- The Social Planning Council has received funds for creating collateral to assist with 

immigrant attraction. VEDD will be working with the Council and Vernon & District 

lmmigrant Services on the project. VEDD could specifically include a call to action targeting 

immigrant investors and ensure collateral materials are coordinated with its own collateral 

materials. 

ldentify local companies who regularly recruit immigrant employees for partnership 

opportunities in marketing and attraction. This could be agriculture, hospitality and public 

service organizations who require labour market opinions as part of the Provincial Nominee 

Program, temporary and student worker assistance and more specifically recruitment of 

specialized skills and trades as well as immigrant investors. 

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D. Marketing, Promotion and Attraction 

Vernon will need to attract new businesses, entrepreneurs and investment from the private and public 

sectors if it is to realize its diversification goals. As the community grows it can target new residents who 

have the demographic and skills mix to complement other aspects of this plan. Promoting the community 

and attracting new components of wealth creation will require identiffing appropriate target markets and 

then preparing marketing tools and programs in support of attraction efforts. 

Based on the situation analysis and consideration of feedback obtained through the community 

engagement process, the marketing objectives of the VEDD: 

) Increase awareness of Vernon as a business location; 

) Increase business investment enquiries; 

) Attract new investment, business and employees into the community; 

) Seek the participation of private and public sectors partners in market programs; and, 

) Provide a "seamless" service for enquiries and prospects throughout the investment cycle. 

VEDD is not pursuing independent investment initiatives at this time, although it is involved in 

partnerships that are targeting investment attraction into BC and the Okanagan Valley. 

The LinxBC partnership of 19 communities has positioned itself as the first stop for businesses 

looking to locate within British Columbia. It offers a single point of contact for enquiries, first stage 

investment reports on the member communities and sectors and research on opportunities and 

emerging markets. 

The Okanagan Valley Economic Development Society (OVEDS) OVEDS is a joint initiative 

between the economic development offìces in the Okanagan. Its primary objective is to design and 

implement economic development initiatives that support collective opportunities for the region. A 

recent initiative of OVEDS has included working collaboratively in leveraging the staging of the 

2010 Olympics in British Columbia to gain exposure to for Okanagan Valley businesses. 

D.1 Establish a marketing sub-committee 

Create a marketing committee to evaluate and adjust attraction act¡v¡ties. 

- Appoint the committee as a sub-committee of the Economic Development Advisory 

Committee. 

- Prepare a terms of reference for conducting marketing audis and making 

recommendations for changes to marketing program. 

Conduct semi-annual or annual meetings to give feedback on priority target markets and 

l 

Partners: 

Resources: 


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D.2 Prepare on{ine investment profìles 

A new website is recommended as a number one priority for the economic development 

department-the details of this recommendation are presented in section E.l ' 

Our recommendations for core content on the website would include: 

- Up-to-date regional economic information, using lnternational Economic Development 

Cóuncil (lEDCfand Economic Developers Association ofCanada (EcDAC). Much ofthis data 

can be pulled from the Vernon Profìle on the lnvest BC website. 

- lnvestment profiles for the four target sectors identifìed in the worlshops and noted 

above. 

German, Spanish and Chinese versions ofthe introductory webpages' 

Partners: 

Resources: 

' [¡ltllir-^ . ss,ooo-sg,ooo 

commttment 

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Set up a 

priority i 

good bu 

business and project investments. This was noted as a 

ecause it was felt the community needed to visibly support 

lipping backto previous practices. 

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- Ambassadors could be any number of stakeholders including civil servants, local business 

and community members, Vernon alumni and expats, interested friends, family members 

and colleagues in a position to promote the City. 

- Roles would include: endorse Vernon as a superior business and investment destination, 

promote business/industry's ¡nterest ¡n Vernon, participate in key promotional activities 

inside and outs¡de the City and introduce/welcome new businesses to the community, 

- Ambassadors would use the website and collateral materials as their call to action. 

Partners: 

¡ GVCOC o CFNO ¡ BDB Resources: 

D.4 Assist with worker attraction initiatives 

Provide one-on-one assistance to companies seeking to recruit workers from outside the 

region. This may involve referring the company to a government agency that might have the 

resources or be better suited to assist. 

Work with OC to promote the region to out-of-province and foreign students. 

lnvestigate a support worker recru¡tment programs led by other organizations: 

- OVEDS would be the appropriate vehicle for an Okanagan-wide initiative that could be 

based on partnerships with UBC-O and 0C. 

- lndustry associations such as the Construction lndustryTraining Association and the 

Resourie Training Associatio ld be the basis for partnerships in the Okanagan. The BC 

lndustrv Traininq Authoritv should also be involved. 

ould be to activelY 

Ambassadors and to 

unities and trouble- 

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0ng0rng 

Partners: 

o PNP 

.0C 

Resources: 

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moderate t¡me 

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VEDD is completing a Community Profile and we have recommended the preparation of an 

lnvestment Guide èlsewhere in this plan (see section 8.2). ln addition, the Social Planning 

Council for the North Okanagan has received fìnancial support to produce a video and 

community brochure that could be used to promote Vernon. VEDD could use the video on its 

new website and use the brochure in its investment attraction programs. 

but 

this jhould be su 

lowresolution 

image 

ssiblY 

a B+ollr.Acomb 

ma¡ntain the image bank over time. 

- Assess image inventory and in cooperation with Tourism Vernon develop an image list by 

category. 

Compile an imag 

- Source existing images to reduce costs and duplication of effort. Start with T0TA and 

TOTA's ability to co-op photo shoots and the Okanagan Film Commission' 

_ (for 

ensure any people images are properly released. 

- New images can be contracted out to professional photographers to complete the image 

bank. Ensure all copyrights remain with the City where possible. 

- Establish an online image inventory and retr¡eval system. 

The above materials would be distributed in conjunction with the following two pieces of new 

collateral: 

- Akitfo 

purpos 

ùariety 

d 

statioñ 

he 

kit fold 

ew 

businesses, communicate with media and for distribution at events. 

- Single page fact sheets on priority target sectors. These fact sheets would complement the 

lnvestmeñt Guide (see section 8.2), Vernon brochure and be inserted into the kit folder as a 

and 

Partners: 

. Social Planning t Vernon Tourism 

Council ¡ T0TA 

Resources: 

¡ Minortime o 510,00G 

commitment 513,000 

L 

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D.6 Promote Vernon to the real estate sectol 

Building awareness and interest in Vernon could attract more development capital and create 

more oþportunities for additional employment lands, brownfield redevelopment and 

downtown development. 

Real Estate Services, which would include listings for commercialand industrial properties ¡n 

Vernon, links to leal estate fìrms and on-line databases. A linkto commercialz and residential 

listing3 should be made prominent. 

Large companies oft nts, who are single s t 

handle ever¡hing fr 

construction andttu 

Desion-Build lnstitute website. 

gineering design to 

an firms is available 

Real estate organizations could be contacted on an ongoing basis to build awareness of Vernon 

as a place to invest and do business. Real estate associations include: 

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BC Real Estate Association 

Canadian Urban lnstitute 

Real Estate Council of BC 

Real Estate Foundation of BC 

Real Estate lnstitute of BC 

Urban Development lnstitute 

Partners: 

o VMAC 

¡ Real Estate 

organizations 

Resources: 

D.7 Leverage the marketing resources of partner organizations 

Leverage the marketing resources Linx BC, specifically its agri-food, advanced manufacturing 

and tourism strategies. 

0ngoing 

Commerce Centre, as part of the Vancouver 2010 0lympics' 

Monitor programs of other provincial agencies including the BC lnnovation Council for 

opportuñitiel to participate in marketing, investment attraction and other partnership 

initiatives. 

Partners: 

r LinxBC ¡ OVED( 

' 

r okanagan 

Partnership 

Resources: 

¡ Variable time . S4,00GS5,000 

2 

hrtp://rvrwr,.cls.cal (operated by the Canadian Real Estate Association, with a GIS search engine for Vernon) 

3 

htto://rnr.rr,.tnls.cal 

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D,8 lncrease fìlm industry marketing capabilities 

Film marketing is currently done by the Qkanagan Film Commission and a duplication 

of effort is notÞroposed here. However, making Vernon a more film-friendly 

community could generate benefìts with very few costs. 

Update and expand the location inventory 

Create a database of local talent and supplies (directors, actors, set builders, etc.) 

lnclude a film índustry link on the website for hosting these resources. 

pr 

full range 

g, lna 

ca 

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parties. 

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ongoing 

Partners: 

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E. Trade and Export Development 

Trade actMty simply means selling goods or services outside of the region. Communities like Vernon are 

trade-dependent so it is often in the interests of the community to try to accelerate exporting activity 

among local fìrms. Most larger companies will have the expertise and resources to do so, but small and 

mid-sized operations will encounter roadblocks, principally their own risk perceptions about exporting. 

A program to foster and facilitate exports would help manage this risk and better prepare companies for 

exploring and developing new markets. 

As communication technologies, business networks, supply chains and trade liberalization increases the 

world wide flow of goods and services, the field of competition for local firms, especially those already 

engaged in exporting activities, grows as does the need to seek out and diversi$ markets. The emergence 

of formerly undeveloped economies, especially China and India, as major import and export markets has 

increased the need for Canadian firms to branch out beyond its traditional US and secondarily European 

zone of activity. In order to compete successfirlly, Vernon companies needs to develop the skills necessary 

to take advantage of expanding global markets to sell goods and seryices, and to access new sources of 

supply and expertise to maintain efficiencies and protect those markets where they already comPete 

successfully. 

The barriers to export development, particularly for small and medium-sized firms, include internal 

factors such as availability of capital, lack of marketing expertise or insuffìcient transportation capacity 

and external factors such as regulatory requirements. Moving into new international markets requires 

extensive market and financial anaþis to justiS what could be substantial capital investments in facilities, 

people or technologies. Critical to this task is access to information and advice from trade offìcials and 

experts that will help identifi new opportunities while simultaneously managing business and financial 

risk. 

Given the limited resources of VEDD, this initiative would primarily involve creating access to and 

leveraging the resources of other organizations such as senior governments, who already have export and 

trade programs. In addition, services would be prioritized for those businesses in targeted sectors. 

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E.1 Promote sen¡or government and association trade and export programs 

This initiative calls for a trade and export page on the VEDD website that would link to the 

following resources. 

- The BCMinisryof small Busincss,Tedrnologyand EconomicDarclopment (MSBTED) 

Prognms - MS-BTED has several programs to aid export development, including: 

. Trade and lnvcstmcnt Officcs -has trade representatives in China, Japan, Korea, 

Europe and the United States who are able to offer counselling to export firms as well 

as enquiries for investment in BC. 

. Asia Pacific Ma*et 0ppoñrnþ Profiles - market opportunity profilesfor 

environmental services and new media in Japan, Korea, China and lndia. 

. Asian PacificTnde Council - market advisory reports and discussion papers on key 

_ 

Asian markets. 

¡ Asia Pacific Busincss Gntre - 

first point of contact for BC-based businesses wishing to export to Asia. 

. Tndc and lnvcsùncnt AglccmenB - Canada is a s¡gnatory to 1l trade agreements 

Located in Robson Square in Vancouver, the facility is a 

and are negotiating ano[her 13. The agreements are meant to facilitate trade with the 

signatory jurisdictions. 

ion 

services include: 

. Tndc Commisionerscruicc (Tcs) - 140 offices worldwide will provide market 

prospecting, local company information, contact information and trouble-shooting 

fol companies with confirmed international business plans. 

. C¡nadian CommrcialCoryontion (CCO - CCC facilitates business access to 

international opportunities and facilitates trade with buyers in other countries, 

primarily in public-sector markets. 

EDC is an export credit agency, offering financing, 

insurance and risk management serv¡ces to Canadian exporters. 

- Export Dcìrclopmm Canada (EDC) 

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lso 

rt 

ces, the BDC offers a 

ing export develoPment. 

developing and 

DFAIT is resPonsible for 

and imPort and exPort 

Resources can be obtained or linked for direct access through the VEDD website. For example: 

- lntroduction to Exportinq 101 

- Global Export Forecast 

- BC lmport/Export Guide 

- Tr.d.St.rt.ca 

Funding would be through lndustry Canada's lnvest Canada-Community lnitiative (lCCl) 

PaftnerS: 

Resources: 

o Minortime ¡ 52,000f0r 

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8.2 Promote networking among local exporters 

Sponsor an "Exporter ofthe Year Award" as part ofthe chambe/s Annual Business Excellence 

Awards. 

Promote the concept of a local exporters club to a core group of businesses with the common 

interest ofexportinþ. ttris could be an expanded version ofthe lnterior Marine Manufacturing 

Group of BC (lMM-BC). 

ldentify and help sponsor speakers at meetings ofthe club, perhaps in association with 0C, the 

Chamber of Commerce and local companies. The focus could be on entrepreneurs and 

manufacturers who might be visiting Vernon to g¡ve a "my story''presentation. 

Examine participation in the leadership speaker series sponsored by the Leadership and 

Management Development Council. 

ln conjunction with CFNO, explore, perhaps as part ofthe Business Exchange Program, the 

following: 

- The potential for a mentoring program similar to that offered by the BC Chapter ofthe 

CMEA. (CMEA Peer Mentoring Groups) 

- The feasibility of accessing a that allows small 

manufactureis to visit and le 

companies in the province. 

- A CMEA 20/20 SMART Session for Vernon. 

- A breaKast seminar series. 

Direct ass¡stance to export-oriented companies could be undertaken as part ofthe business 

Partners: 

¡ EDAC 

¡ CFNO 

¡ OVEDS 

. Chamberof 

Commerce 

Resources: 

M¡norto 

moderate time 

commitment 

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F. Brownfield RedeveloPment 

Canada's National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE) defìnes brownfield 

lands as "abandoned, vacant, derelict or underutilized commercial and industrial properties where past 

actions have resulted in actual or perceived contamination and where there is an active potential for 

redevelopment". Redeveloped and returned to productive use, brownfield sites can generate signifìcant 

economic, social and environmental benefits and more sustainable communities overall. 

The Canadian Brownfìelds Network has identified that the priorities of the private and public sector may 

not always align (Canadian Brownfields Network. website). The private sector tends to focus on urban 

brownfields with high redevelopment potential. Meanwhile, the provincial and municipal governments 

tend to focus on urban and rural sites - to encourage redevelopment in all communities. To achieve the 

optimal results it is recommended that all levels of government should work together to coordinate 

approaches and that brownfield sites should be an important component of government policy objective 

in the areas of climate change and sustainable communities. 

British Columbia recently began implementing the BC Brownfield Renewal Strategy. The goals of the BC 

Brownfìeld Renewal Strategy are to increase brownfield renewal activity across the province by addressing 

polic¡ regulatory, tax, funding and information barriers through: 

) Creating a more effective public policy regime for liability and risk; 

) Applying strategic public investments to encourage redevelopment; 

) Developing a number of approaches to build capacity and awareness of redevelopment 

opportunities; and, 

) Leading by example through the development of key Crown brownfield sites (Ministry of 

Agriculture Lands. Website). 

In addition, the province has established a funding program to assist with the redevelopment of specific 

priority brownfield sites in communities. 

In the City of Vernon, there are several specifìc properties that could be considered as brownfield 

development sites and should be explored for their ability to be reinvigorated. A targeted redevelopment 

plan for local brownfìeld sites will contribute to several benefits in Vernon including: 

) Potentially less "Greenfìeld" development being required; 

) Capitalizing on existing infrastructure already in place; 

) New economic spin-off from new or incremental activity on the site; 

) Increased property value and increased property tax revenue; 

) Mitigating negative impacts on surrounding lands and neighbourhoods; and, 

) Reduced human health and environmental risk. 

Overall, there are likely many under-utilized sites and locations that have valuable infrastructure and may 

be attractive to new investors or could be used to assist in retaining and expanding businesses within the 

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area and a clear plan in moving these sites from their current state to be utilized for new or expanded 

business activity or community uses. 

F.1 Develop inventory of existing brownfield sites and action plan 

Already, the City of Vernon faces pressures for specific land designations.such as industrial land 

availaÚility wittíin its boundaries.' Within the community, strategic sites have been identified 

for redevelopment or more intensive use including: 

- Teresan Gas building; 

- Owens-lllinois lnc's Lavington glass container plant; 

- Department of National Defence lands; and, 

- Public facilities such as area schools now sitting empty. 

Develop an inventory of brownfield sites in the city of vernon ensuring to highlight: 

- the type ofassociated infrastructure associated with the site; 

- specifics ofany site contaminat¡on that need addressing; and 

- intentions ofthe land owner for the site. 

Build a Team to support the redevelopment and marketing of specific sites: 

- lnvite the Province to do a presentation to interested stakeholders and the City on the role 

they can play. 

- Engage private land ownen and potential developers to part¡cipate. 

- Establish an interdepartmental support team within the City. 

Conduct required research into the type of implementation tools that will be required to 

address specific issues and opportunities. 

With s¡tes where there is potent¡al to utilize the brownfield site for a higher and better use 

consider an action plan that would: 

- Work collaboratively with the land owner on their plans to either sell or redevelop the site. 

- Proactively engage the engineering and planning departments on mapping out steps 

required to reutilize the s¡te. 

- Explore how provincial programming and community policies can be of assistance in 

achieving success. 

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¡ Land owners . MOE 

. City departments ¡ Local Developers 

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G. Employment Land Development 

Employment lands include industrial, commercial and institutional lands. To ensure control over its 

economic development goals, the City of Vernon must optimize their own employment lands and 

proactively participate in development of these lands elsewhere in RDNO. Vernon has long been the 

main commercial and institutional service centre for RDNO and has also made an important contribution 

to the region's industrial land base. With the region's population forecast to grow by 29o/o between 2006 

and 2031 and Vernon's population anticipated to grow by 47o/o over the same period considerable demand 

for new work environments will be generated (RDNO. Draft. 2010). 

Looking ahead Vernon is anticipated to continue to play a lead employment role in the region as a recent 

RDNO report forecasts the labour force in Vernon will have the highest growth rate at26o/o between 2006 

and203l. Overall this represents an addition labour force of 4,545 in Vernon with the other jurisdictions 

in RDNO adding 955, resulting in overall RDNO labour force growing by 5,500 in 2031. Of this total, an 

estimated 3,245 new workers could have a "usual place of work" within the City of Vernon by 2031 in a 

status quo scenario, this represents an increase of l8%o over 2006 labour force that had a "usual place of 

work" in Vernon. (Peak Solutions. 2010) 

Between 2001 and 2009, the total value of building permits reached $1,072.8 million; however, of this 

value only $38.9 million (3.6Vo) was industrial while $257.1 million or 23.9o/o was commercial (BC Stats 

2010). Of the commercial value, $81 million occurred in one year - 2008. Previous work on commercial 

and industrial development in Vernon suggests that development of industrial properties has lagged while 

commercial properties have been occurring as a result of several big box retail properties in recent years 

(G.P. Rollo 2007). However, development in the future may lag if proactive efforts are not undertaken to 

seek out and ensure the strategic development of employment lands. The City of Vernon could face 

increased congestion and risk seeing an increase number of its workers travelling outside the region for 

employment. Alternatively, it could also lead to an out-migration of employment opportunities that 

should have taken place locally. Already the City of Vernon has recognized this and its OCP has 

identified several strategic actions to begin addressing this issue (City of Vernon. 2008). Specificall¡ the 

OCP identifies: 

) Collaboratively work with the surrounding jurisdictions to preserve and develop industrial lands in 

the Greater Vernon area. 

) Retain existing industrial and service commercial lands in the City and investigate appropriate 

locations for light and heavy industrial uses in the Greater Vernon Area. 

) Encourage appropriate employment-intensive industries and business to relocate in or near 


) Work with Downtown stakeholders to developed detailed plans for commercial areas. 

) Encourage a wide range of general and specialized retail activities designed to serve the City Centre, 

the region and Vernon residents. 

> Encourage business and professional offìces in the City Centre' 

> Encourage government, cultural, educational and social facilities in the City Centre. 


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The City of Vernon has recently fìnalized an MOU with RDNO communities and electoral areas to 

market industrial lands throughout the region. Specificall¡ the MOU states that VEDD will try to 

accommodate enquiries within City boundaries then within RDNO as needed. Regional staffare also 

asked to maintain an industrial land inventory. 

G.i Develop and Ma¡ntain an lnventory of Commercialand lndustrial lands in Vernon and Region 

Work undertaken for Vernon highlighted in 2005 that there was 288.9 hectares of industr¡al 

land and 1 88.3 hectares of commercial lands in the City (G.P. Rollo & Associates Ltd. 2007), A 

more recent study estimated that there was only .13.1 ha of vacant industrial land in RDNO with 

0.4 ha of this in Vernon (Millier Dickinson Blais |nc.2008. DRAFT). To address issues of 

commercial and industrial land availabílity it is recommended that: 

An inventory of accessible industrial and commercial lands in Vernon be established and 

maintained: 

r Utilize the BC Assessment data to re-establish the industrial and commercial land 

database for Vernon using cunent data. 

r Utilize the BC Assessment data to esoblish an industrial land inventory for RDNO 

r Screen data foraccuracyand ensure local knowledge is incorporated into database. 

. Dedicate staffresources to the maintenance and updating ofthe database 

Follow through on the recently signed memorandum of understanding on industrial land 

marketing in RDNO ensuring that: 

- Regional staffprovide updated and accurate information concerning industrial lands in 

RDNO communities ouside of Vernon. 

o RDNOand RDNO 

Partners: 

municipalities o oKlB 

sPlasin Band 

o BC Assessment ' 

Resources: 

o Vernon staff 

time 

0n-going 

Regional RDNO 

stafftime 

commitment commitment 

G,2 Market specific commercial and industrial propertíes to desired developers and occupants 

There are specific commercial and industrial properties in Vernon that could generate 

considerable employment and assist in meeting the City of Vernon's economic aoals moving 

forward. For these specific properties, develop individual market materials including: 

A proforma that outlines the key financial information of the specific site. 

' 

. Detail on the surrounding services and their advantages to potential industries 

¡ For commercial, highlight what services are present and what might be missing 

. Tell and Sell - Ensure a compelling story about the region's distinct demographic and 

social benefìts. 

Network - Build relationships with the property owners and real estate professionals that may 

assist in attracting the desired occupant. 

Become familiar with local industrial businesses that may be considering relocating or need a 

new venue as their businesses gfow, as this may serve two purposes: 

r Relocation in the community to an industrial site that may be suitable for expanded 

operations. 

. Allow for early recognition of a new industrial site in the community that may be 

valuable in attracting a new industrial business into the community. Detail on the 

surrounding services and their advantages to potent¡al industries 

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Partners: 

o Vernon Downtown 

BIA 

¡ Real Estate Commerce 

community 

. Chamber of 

Resources: 

¡ EDotime . s7,500to 

. City Real Estate Sto,æo Per 

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G.3 Attract new commercial business to the downtown core 

Recently the new Tolko building opened in the Downtown core of Vernon. This business 

creates considerable professional employment in the downtown core and its proximity creates 

important spin{ff employment to the surrounding downtown retail sector, contributing to the 

overall vibrant nature ofthe downtown area. 

Moving forward, additional professional businesses should be encouraged to locate downtown 

with the C¡ty focusing on: 

- Working closely with individual businesses to overcome issues and concerns that they may 

have with working downtown. 

- Explore policies and zoning that may better accommodate professional businesses 

locating in the downtown core. 

0n-going 

Partners: 

o Vernon Downtown 

¡ 

BIA 

Chamberof 

Commerce 

¡ Real Estate 

Resources: 

o Time for Citv 

P¡;;i;;;'d 

Real Estãte staff 

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H. Econom¡c lnfrastructure 

Economic infrastructure in the context of the economic development strategy includes rail and airport 

infrastructure. While the specifìc issues facing each infrastructure component, and their interaction with 

the community is different, collectively it is recognized that these infrastructure assets represent a key 

Iinkage to future economic opportunities for Vernon. Specifìcally, the various economic infrastructure 

assets and current situation can be characterized by: 

) Vernon Regional Airport - Designed to facilitate industry, Vernon Regional Airport has become a 

centre for manufacturing and maintenance in the region and includes OC's Aircraft Maintenance 

Engineer program. Currently the airport is undergoing the development of its master plan and 

anticipates identification of new industrial lands for the location of aerospace businesses through 

infill. In addition, work is on-going on the development of ten hangers with living quarters above 

them, two of the hangers are anticipated to be larger and capable of accommodating corporate jets. 

The airport master plan will be completed later in 2010. (Curtis Wycott, pers. comm.) 

) Rail lines - Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacifìc Railway (CPR) own rail lines in 

the North Okanagan. Both companies lease the tracks to shortline rail operators. CPR leases 

approximately 151 kilometres of track to Okanagan Valley Railway (OVR), while CN leases 165 

kilometres to Kelowna Pacifìc Railway Ltd. (KPR). In late 2009, OVR ceased operations between 

Armstrong and Sicamous which has negatively impacted several businesses in the corridor. The 

closure was primarily due to the closing of Owen's lllinois Glass Plant in October 2008, which 

accounted for approximately 50o/o of OVR's operations. KPR, with its maintenance shop in Vernon 

and connection to Lumby, continues to operate. Currently the City of Vernon is participating in a 

feasibility study that is exploring the viability of the rail lines and recommending new business 

ventures that will assist in allowing the lines to continue operations. 

Each of these three economic infrastructure items has specific actions associated with them that are 

identifìed below. 

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H.1 5upport the attraction of new tenants to the Vernon Regional Airpoft 

Partners: 

With the completion of the Airport Master Plan in late 2010, the economic development office 

should determine the assets and lands the airport would like assistance in marketing. 

lncorporate airport lands and assets into the economic marketing efforts of the C¡ty. 

Review the marketing efforts for the Vernon Airport with the 0kanagan Valley Economic 

Development Soc¡ety (OVEDS) to see iftheir existing aerospace initiative can support Vernon's 

airport business attraction efforts. 

o VernonRegional . CityofVernon,Real 

Airport 

Btate 

o 0VED5 . ' TltjljT:-. 

.. . Linktoother 

Resources: 

marketins 

Real Estate firms 

commrtment efforts 

H.2 Assist in maintaining viable raíl lines in the North Okanagan area 

The short line rail operators, KPR and 0VR, have faced challenges in the Okanagan Valley with 

OVR recently ceasing operations between Sicamous and Amstrong. 

VEDD participated in a recently released feasibility study exploring the viability of an intermodal 

facility in the North Okanagan, The study noted that industrial operations in the Okanagan now 

must rely on a single rail service (KPR) that operates on a sub-standard rail line. A lack of new 

demand means an intermodal facility is not feasible. Rather than pursue the intermodal facility, 

the report recommends ensuring the sustainability of direct rail service, 

VEDD could first establish a Ra¡l Action Team to help follow up on the following key 

recommendations: 

- Support the designation of industrial lands adjacent to the KPR in local OCP planning. 

Promoting a new land use designation that reflects transportation, warehousing or 

reloading business functions rather than relying solely on the label "industrial" land should 

be promoted to local government. 

- lncrease the overall availabílity of industrial land in RDNO in conjunction w¡th the ALC and 

First Nations. 

- lnvestigating the feasibility of small-scale transload services such as that opented by Oka 

Transport 97 in Armstrong. 

Prepare brieß to City council on the long-term importance of the local rail lines and prepare 

materials that can be used with the federal government and line owners, CN and CP, in an effort 

to raise awareness of the rail lines' long-term viability ¡n the Okanagan Valley. 

Coordinate efforts with North Okanagan and Central Okanagan communities that have an 

economic interest in the rail lines. 

¡ First Nations 

Partners: 

o KVR 

. RDNO, CORD , . KeY industries 

¡ Moderate time 

Resources: 

c0mm¡tment . 

communities . ALC 

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l. City Centre and Waterfront Redevelopment 

Vernon seryes as the retail, business and personal services, and cultural hub for the North Okanagan. The 

downtown core has traditionally served as the centre for those activities. Substantial development in the 

northern end of Vernon has spread the retail seryice area while a mix of public and private investment in 

the downtown neighbourhood area (see 

map inset) has continued to encourage 

redevelopment. Good examples of these 

recent investments have been the Tolko 

office building, the series of multi-floor 

residential developments around the 

Schubert Seniors' Centre, the 

redevelopment of the old Eaton's 

Building (SW corner of 30'h Ave. and 34'h 

St.), allocating the site of the new library, 

and the recent redevelopment of store 

fronts and stores along 30th Avenue in 

the heritage area. One of Vernon's social 

and economic strengths is that it is a City 

with an obvious historical downtown 

and maintaining that strength is a key 

pillar to its social and economic health 

(New Town 1998). Enhancing and 

maintaining the downtown as a vibrant 

centre requires it to consistently adjust to 

changing economic and social dymamics 

in the city and region. The completion of 

the draft downtown neighbour plan is 

scheduled for this spring (2010), with 

rffi 

specifrc high density residential zoning expected to be maintained in the Schubert Centre area (map - area 

A), the central core (including the old Coldstream Hotel site) and on the south side of 30'h Avenue in the 

downtown area (Plan Vernon 2003) (map - shaded area). A consistent issue within the retail area of the 

core is parking for employees and patrons. This issue is receiving special attention during the 

neighbourhood planning process. 

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The north end of the restaurant and hotel/motel accommodation strip, Highw ay 97 t32 Street between 39th 

Avenue and 43'd Avenue plus the Prestige Hotel on the north side of 43'd Avenue (maP - area B) is in easy 

walking distance to the recreation facilities at Kin Race Track and Wesbild (Multiplex) Centre (arena) to 

the northwest and the Civic Centre (arena), Priest Valley facilities (curling rink, Priest Valley Arena, 

Centennial Outdoor rink and the swimming pool) to the south and Seaton School/McDonald Park to the 

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east. The "accommodation district", as it is often referred to, is also within easy walking distance to the 

Performing Arts Centre and Recreation Centre Auditorium. The area currently has no special branding or 

obvious physical link between the commercial establishments or to these heavily used public facilities. 

There is surplus capaciÍy at these facilities creating significant sport and cultural tourism expansion 

potential for both the public facilities and accommodation providers. The economic development actions 

outlined here will need to take place hand-in-glove with land planning and public sector decisions and 

implementation. 

VEDD could also play a role in the implementation of the new Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Plan' 

Vernon's Waterfront was historically an important transportation centre and currently fulfìlls a critical 

environmental and recreation zone. The Plan incorporates higher density residential development and 

mixed commercial uses into a neighbourhood hub where public transit and local access reduce the need 

for car-oriented basic services. VEDD can promote this Plan and its benefits in moving the community 

toward economic development objectives, including affordable housing and green, sustainable residential 

development. 

1.1 Encourage increased density, both commercial and residential, in the downtown core 

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Clarify the City's plans for major sites they own in the downtown area. 

Btablish a local developer education and attraction program for those familiar with multi-floor 

residential and commercial development. 

lf necessary, establish a partnership between the City and a key developer to build and operate 

the "next' major development on key downtown City lands. 

neighbourhoods 

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Encourage major and emerging employers to locate or expand in the downtown core and link 

them to potential developers. 

Explore possible additional incentives (beyond the DCC incentives), e.9., revitalization tax 

exteptions for encouraging downtown residential development including improved permitting 

Partners: 

¡ DVA 

o Real estate firms 

. North Okanagan 

based developers 

. COV, Real Êstate 

. Affordable Housing 

Committee 

Resources: 

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1.2 lmprove access to parking in the downtown core 

¡ ln concert with the Downtown Neighbourhood plan find appropriate parking solutions and 

parking signage for business'employees and owners, and patrons. 

o ln concert with the City ofVernon Planning and Engineering departments, explore business case 

options for the proposed parking solutions. Focus on the easier solutions first, e.9., lower use 

locations for evenings and weekends. 

. Work with downtown merchants' efforts to expand RV parking in the downtown core. This 

would include: 

- Researching the potential demand for RV parking locally; 

- Confirming the potential economic benefit of RV parking; 

- Coordinating RV parking options w¡th the potential development of a new Visitor Centre; 

and, 

- Outlining the current economic loss associated with no RV pa*ing downtown. 

ongorng 

Partners: 

o DVA o GVCOC Resources: 

1.3 lmprove the attractiveness and competitiveness of the "accommodation district" 

To increase visitor use of the "accommodation districf accommodation providers, the use of the 

adjacent public facilities and the quality of visitors' experience in Vernon, the VEDD needs to 

ensure there are physical and visual links connecting the accommodation to these other 

facilities. 

lnvestigate the establishment of business improvement district for the area. 

lnitiate the creation ofa consistent brand. 

- Enhance the linkages between the accommodation and meal providers and public 

facilities by preparing a detailed access and visitor movement plan for the area. The 

curling club, for example, is an under-utilized facility that could benefit from adaptive 

planning. 

- Create visual and physical links, e.g. consistent signage, and banners particularly on 

connecting side streets, enhanced surfacing ofsidewalk to create a "campus' like feel. 

- Extend the trail/walk way along BX creek between the Recreation Centre and 43rd Ave. 

to create a quality walking and cycling corridor on the west side of the district. 

- Encourage City engineering department to place a sidewalk on the north side of 41st 

Ave. between the district and Seaton School/McDonald Park. 

o Accommodation o GVS - Park with 

Partners: 

providers located in 

Wesbild Centre' 

Vernon Recreation 

ihe,distr¡cí,. 

Centre, Performing 

¡ MO1 

Arts Centre, Civic 

o DVA 

Centre 

Resources: 

. Signifiønttime 

commitment 

2012- 

ongoing 

1.4 Support the development of a pedestrian and bicycle link from Polson Park through the Downtown Core to Swan Lake 

As part ofthe Neighbourhood Plan and Vernon Transportation Plan support the development of 

a multi-modal transportation route (e.9. 29th Ave.) from Polson Park to Swan. 

- lnclude the existence of the route and other trails/bicycle lanes in promotional mater¡als 

Partners: 

o GV Cycling Advisory 

Committee 

o ROGTs 

¡ DVA 

Resources: 

¡ Minortime 

commitment 

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1.5 lncentivize City Centre Development 

Vernon should explore the use of incentives to stimulate the redevelopment ofthe City Centre. 

The following major options are available: 

- The Comm unity Chorter provides authority for a municipality to exempt property from 

municipal property taxes for up to 10 years. ln order to use the author¡ty, Council must 

have a revitalization program, which in this case would be the City Centre Plan. Vernon 

Council then has to speciff the amount and extent ofthe tax exemptions available in the 

OCP or the annual financial plan. The rational and eligibility criteria are set out in a by{aw. 

Generally, the exemption applied to the municipal property tax that would be paid on the 

incremental value of the improvement. The District of 5parwood and City of Langford have 

both enacted bylaw exemptions to encourage hotel/motel redevelopment in their 

respective communities. 

- Building permit fees and development cost charges reductions in the City Centre area could 

also be instituted. This could be achieved by: 

r Reducing charges to a benchmark level (e.9. bottom quartile of similar-sized BC 

communities. ln its 2009 Economic Development Strategy, the City of Surrey cut 

development cost charges by 33 per cent and deferred payment for same until later in 

the building process. lt also reduced building pemit fees by 50 per cent. The 

incentives applied only to projects worth more than S10 million. 

. Waiving DCCs for projects that subscribe to critical OCP objectives (e.9. those meeting 

smart-growth principles, social or non-market housing). The City of Ottawa waived all 

DCCs and building permit fees for all commercial and residential development 

projects ¡n ¡ts Downtown Revitalization area. ln 1999 the City of Saskatoon instituted a 

tax abatement phased in over five years (100 per cent exempt¡on the f¡rst year,80 per 

cent in year 2 and so on) for new rental housing in the downtown, and a 50 per cent 

rebate of the building permit fees on the residential portion of any new development 

in the downtown with four or more dwelling units. 

- Evaluate the use of District-owned properties for possible sale or exchange to advance City 

Centre Plan objectives. A related tactic would be to acquire Crown land for public facilities 

and bank lands for exchange with developers. MAL will dispose of lands to local 

governmentfor publicfacilities and community infrastructure (see Community and 

lnstitutional Use of Crown Land). The CityofNorth Vancouver used assembled and 

marketed city-owned properties to stimulate development of the Lonsdale Quay 

neighbourhood in the 1 990s. 

The exemption applied to the municipal propertytax that would be paid on the incremental 

value of the improvement. The municipality is free to identifu qualifying projects and terms to 

best address local circumstances and objectives. Chiliwack has used the revitalization tax 

exempt¡on to encourage heritage upgrades. Menitt has adopted it to encourage fagde redevelopment 

to a western theme. Langford and Sparwood used it to encourage hotel 

development. 

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Partners: 

Resources: 

1.6 Promote the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Plan 

. ln cooperation with Development Services, promote economic development objectives in the 

Plan, specifìcally: 

- Affordable housing types; 

- Amenities oriented to young, working families; 

- Clarification and concept development of the tourism commercial zone; 

- Support the expansion of BC Transit services as per the 2(D8 Transportation Plan. 

Partners: 

Resources: 


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J. Public Market 

Currently in Vernon the Farmers' Market operates three days per week through a season that runs from 

April23 to October 29. Themain Vernon Far¡ners'Market operates from the Wesbild Centre parking lot 

on Monday and Thursday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and has participation from upwards of 100 vendors. 

An additional Friday Night Farmers' Market operates Fridays from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm from the Village 

Green Mall, north end parking lot with participation from 40 vendors. The Vernon Farmers' Market is 

one of the oldest farm markets in the Okanagan and has participation from a range of vendors from 

organic farm foods to arts and crafts. (BC Association of Farmers'Markets website) 

The concept of introducing a public market with a year round format in the Vernon area would be to 

serve as an incubator for local value-added food producers from the North Okanagan with the focus to 

allow producers to diversifr and grow their business concepts. Overall, the public market would be 

complementary to the success that is being achieved with the local farmers'markets and further leverage 

the opportunity for direct food sales in the community. Already the City of Vernon and Community 

Futures of the North Okanagan (CFNO) have begun investigating the development of a Permanent 

farmer/public market concept in the Vernon area and has recently completed an environmental scan of 

issues and opportunities from other public markets operating in North America (CFNO. 2009). 

llowever, this work is at an early stage and the recent research and discussions with the Farmers'Market 

highlights several issues and opportunities that warrant further investigation to confìrm the concept and 

determine what would be the best approach in supporting local farmers in accessing local markets 

(Wayne Seabrooh pers. comm.). In addition, it may be valuable to explore linkages and collaboration 

with other projects and organizations to incorporate their concepts and viewpoints into how a public 

market may be used to create a unique venue within the City that can be used not only to support local 

value-added food producers but also be complementary to the existing business and community 

objectives within the City. 

Therefore, the lead recommendation is to further explore the concept and, as highlighted in the recent 

research, confirm that support is there for a public market among farmers, consumers, and the 

community. 

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J.l U nderta ke a concept pla n and feasibility study for a public market in the City of Vetnon 

o Engage stakeholders fiom within the community that may have an interest in a public market. 

Begin to scope out elements that should be considered in a feasibility study including: 

- What might be involved with a public market (incubator, commercial kitchen, linkage to 

other businesses, etc.) 

- Potential location of a public market 

- What size of public market might be appropriate (number of business participants, size of 

loc¿tion that may be required) 

. Secure funding for a formal feasibility study into the public market concept. 

¡ Ensure that an advisory committee is in place to provide expert insight, and local knowledge is 

incorporated into the feasibility work. 

. Once funding is in place undertake the feasibility study ensuring that key viability issues are 

addressed including: 

- What the market would provide and how it would be organized. 

- Clearly confirm the benefits to new and growing value-added food producers. 

- Costofa physical location. 

- Funding structures and what else could be included in the public market to address 

viability. 

- Confirm that there are enough local entrepreneurs to make the venture sustainable. 

- Confirm the market size and interest in a public market. 

Partners: 

- Provide recommendations on how to move forward. 

¡ CFDC-NO ' 

¡ DVA 

Okanagan College 

o Vernon Farmers 

Market 

Resources: 

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commltmenr ieaiibitity wort< 

: 

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I 

: 

).2 Explore actions that support the current Farmers' Market diversifiing and grow products offered in Vernon 

The vendors at the farmers' market provide a range of food products to the community and the 

farmers also gain an opportunity to directly sell to the co.mmunity. Wh¡le this has worked well, 

the potential exists to further expand the value-added food products available at the farmers' 

market and create even further sales for farmers by making upgrades to the existing market 

location by considering: 

- Additional lnfrastructure to the existing farmers' market site (¡.e., access to potable water, 

stand alone washroom facilities) 

- Beautification ofthe surrounding areas that could create a more appealing atmosphere. 

These activities could be incorporated into on-going infrastructure upgrades and planning that 

the Ciw of Vernon mav have for the existinq farmers' market area at Wesbild Centre parkinq lot. 

. Vernon Farmers' 

Market 

. City of Vernon 

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K. Community Forest 

In British Columbia, a community forest is any forestry operation managed by a local government, 

community group, or First Nation for the benefìt of the entire community. Timber reallocation is made 

through the government's Forestry Revitalization Plan which is aimed at diversiffing the forest economy 

and creating new opportunities. Under the plan, about 1.2 million cubic metres of timber has been made 

available for small tenures such as community forests and woodlots. It is area-based thereby giving the 

licensee exclusive harvest rights to the timber on a specific land base, as well as the opportunity to manage 

all forest resources, including timber, plant products, recreation, wildlife, water and scenic viewscapes. 

After an initial term of fìve years, the agreement may be replaced with a long-term agreement for not less 

than 25 years. 

There are currently 33 active community forests in the province and another 18 communities in the 

application process. The Village of Lumby has been pursuing a community forest for over l0 years and is 

currently negotiating with the province for an invitation to submit. The province had issued an invitation 

to submit to the Village in partnership with the OKIB but a submission was never made. Lumby now 

wishes to proceed independently (Frank Kossa, pers. comm.). 

Participants in the forestry focus group indicated that many small processors are having increasing 

diffìculty accessing timber supplies in the region. A community forest would help address at least some of 

this issue in addition to allowing Vernon to manage for other forest values. 

K.'l Apply to the Ministry of Forests for a Community Forest Licence 

¡ Establish a Community Forest Steering Committee of ¡nterested operators who could lead the 

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research and application process. Local Ministry of Forests representatives should also be asked 

to participate. 

o Confirm the proponent organization and its membership. Most Community Forests have 

incorporated as societies under the BC Society Act. 

. 0btain invítation to submit from the Ministry. 

- Confirm the availability of an Allowable Annual Cut and land base for the licence, 

- Seek briefing note from the Region to the Minister recommending an invitation. 

¡ Review guidelines and resources for the application: 

- Descriptionofthe Application ProcessfromtheMinistryofForess. 

- Direct lnvitation to Apply fiom the Ministry. 

- SampleApolicationSummariesbyothercommunities. 

- Licence Documents from the Ministry. 

- Best practices and advice from the BC Community Forest Association. 

o 0btain the support of community groups for the application. 

. Prepare and submit invitation package. 

Partners: 

Resources: 

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L. Conference and Convention Centre 

Vernon has no large conference/convention centre facility as compared to the other major Okanagan 

cities, i.e., Kelowna (including the much expanded UBC-O available May to August) and Penticton. Other 

mid-sized cities in BC (e.g., Prince George) have developed publicly owned conference centres to fill the 

need based on the limited capacity of private sector facilities, in support of accommodation and meal 

providers and other visitor services providers. There are a few hotels in Greater Vernon capturing 

conference markets for up to 600 delegates. The rare conference or convention above that size uses a 

combination of facilities, including the Recreation Centre Auditorium and potentially the Performing 

Arts Centre. There are a number of hotels and motels in the immediate area of the Recreation Centre 

Complex, which provide small conference/meeting services on their own properties. At present, the Best 

Western Vernon Lodge provides the largest conference venue and is capable of catering for 600 to 700 

people and the Prestige Hotel and Conference Centre with the capacity of up to 450 people, as shown in 

the table below. Hotels such as the Sandman Inn and Holiday Inn, and others, have smaller meeting 

rooms but do not penetrate into the conference market due to a lack of rentable space and facilities. 

Smaller hotels without meeting or conference space may have a significant number of rooms, but without 

a large meeting space, they do not target the conference market. 

Primary Conference &Meeting Facilities in Greater Vernon (2006) 

Available Sq. Ft. 

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If a conference is secured by one property, which does not have enough accommodation to meet the 

required number of rooms, it is common practice for them to direct overflow to another accommodation 

provider, or a number of providers. However, research in 2006 (Westcoast CED 2006) indicated that the 

same is not true regarding meeting and event space where if a hotel/motel does not have meeting space 

but has the rooms, they usually will not direct the inquiry for meeting and accommodation sPace to 

another provider; rather they turn down the potential sale. There is a belief that the owner of the meeting 

space will secure the bulk of the accommodation from the meeting or conference. This situation creates 

an opportunity for a "common" conference centre that can be built into the product line inventory of all 

accommodation provides in the area. This increases the use of the "common" conference centre through 

the marketing activities of each provider, as well as any collective or conference specifìc efforts that might 

exist. For these common facilities, catering is often supplied by existing facilities or staff from existing 

facilities where the capacity is already in use. 


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The meetings, conferences and conventions market in North America was experiencing growth from 

2003 on-ward (post 9/11) with events tending to be for slightly shorter time periods than in the 1990s, and 

happen more regionally and less nationally and internationally (Westcoast CED 2006). The increased 

access to, and use of, video conferencing and web based technology was having an impact on the number 

of face-to-face meetings that companies, government or associates were booking, yet economies were 

growing. Travel was down significantly in 2008 and 2009 for almost all segments of the tourism market 

including for conferences and conventions. Forecasting trends in this market, in the post 2008-2009 

recession, requires the collection of new primary data from regional facilities and conference planners as 

trends and market preferences are currently shifting. 

Building a new purpose built facility would carry a high price tag. Vernon does have the Recreation 

Centre Auditorium, located adjacent to the accommodation district, which is in a unique situation as it 

was a facility built for a mix of purposes many of which have now have moved on to the Performing Arts 

Centre next door, leaving capacity available for other markets. Greater Vernon Services (GVS) recognized 

this decline in use and the excess capacity and commissioned a market analysis (Westcoast CED 2006) to 

guide the future renovation and use of the facility. At the time, the demand for space for meetings, 

conferences and trade shows exceeded the higher seasons and key weekends (April to October) capacity of 

the two other mid-sized hotel based conference facilities in Vernon. GVS-Parks has followed a number of 

the initial recommends regarding renovations and have increased use of the facility. More renovations are 

planned for the Auditorium in 2010. Systematically, using the facility as a conference facility requires the 

development of separate meeting rooms (break-out areas) equalling the capacity of the main hall, 

improved washrooms, upgraded entrances for both people and equipment/exhibits, and preferably mobile 

divider(s) for the auditorium. It would also require capacity for marketing, booking and operating the 

facility. Its location, adjacent to the accommodation district, increases its potential use and booking by 

existing accommodation providers. Having a well used conference centre increases revenue for 

accommodation and meal provider plus, where centrally located, enhances retail spending at existing 

retailers. It would also increase the use of associated recreational facilities in the North Okanagan. 

1.1 Review the market for additional conference facility capacity 

¡ Conduct a "quick and dirty" reinvestigat¡on of cilities by 

interviewing accommodation providers in the 

without conference facilities. ln addition, cons 

oth those with and 

ar public facilities in 

BC's interior, e.g. Penticton, UBC-0, and Prince George. 

¡ lf positive, consult secondary industry sources for market information relevant to the region. 

¡ lf all market information confirms the potential then conduct a full market assessment. 

¡ S.t5,@È 

¡ GVS-Parks o DVA 

o Minortime 

Resources: 

Partners: 

520,000for 

commitment market 

assessment 

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M. Tourism Support 

There is considerable tourism development potential in the North Okanagan, and with the recent 

completion of the Community Tourism Foundatio ns Tourism Development Plan, there are opportunities 

for collaboration with the VEDD. 

The City employs a manager of tourism services that is separate from the economic development offìce 

and most of the Tourism Development Plan is targeted to this office. However, there are also 

recommendations that could involve the VEDD. These include the following: 

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) 

Work with the culture and heritage community to strengthen leadership within the culture and 

heritage sector. 

Review the 2006 Greater Vernon Arts and Cultural Møster PInn and develop a two year worhng 

plan for the arts and culture sector. 

Work closely with partners to revitalize and strengthen the City Centre visitoi experience. 

Develop a sport tourism plan to maximize the community s hosting opportunities. 

Encourage development of transportation services that will facilitate the movement of visitors to 

and within the destination. 

Develop a strategy for the delivery of visitor services. 

We believe collaboration and mutual support between economic development and tourism services would 

also make sense from a strategic as well as an efficiency perspective. We would further argue that tourism 

and economic development should be jointly planned and administered to ensure that tourism remains 

integrated into overall economic development planning and that services where there is potential for 

overlapping activities, especially in marketing and investment attraction, are properly integrated. 

The following initiatives are based on key recommendations in the Tourism Development Plan as well as 

an expectation that a close working relationship between economic development and tourism be pursued. 


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M.1 Support product, industry and infrastructure recommendations in the Tourism Development Plan 

Endorse the creation of a "arts, culture and heritage" function in the City if GVS does not 

establish one of is own. This would either be a new position or an adjunct to the Vernon 

Tourism (TDP section 8.1). 

ln cooperation with Vernon Tourism, identifr implementation tasks stemming from the 2006 

Greater Vemon Atts ond Cultural Master Plon , specifically feasibility assessments of 

recommended initiatives (TDP section 9.2) 

Work with Vernon Tourism and the Downtown Vernon Association to ensure development 

incentives established in the City Centre are appropriate for revitaliz¡ng the area (TDP section 

1 1.2). 

ln conjunction with other City departments, including Vernon Tourism and Recreation, develop 

a sport tourism plan (TDP section 16). VEDD should be involved in the following: 

- Preparing an Expression of lnterest to MTCA to participate in the Advanced Sport Tourism 

Planning Workhop (TDP section 16.1). 

- Create a hosting package (TDP section '16.3). This share collateral material with a general 

economic development hosting package (see section C.4). 

- Develop a 'manual'for sport events to guide staff involved in assisting client groups (TDP 

section 16.6). 

ln cooperation with the Vernon Regional Airport Corporation attract higher-end resort-bound 

visitors by establishing air charter execut¡ve services (TDP section 23.4). 

Support other City staffin their review and evaluation ofalternative sites and models for a 

Visitor Centre (TDP section 24.3). 

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ongoing 

Pa rtners: 

o Vernon Tourism o Vernon Recreation 

Services 

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Appendix A 

Study Contacts 

Name 

AlCarter 

Alice Cheung 

Allen Szelíga 

Andrew Powell 

Annette Sharkey 

Anthony Kittel 

Barbara Nudd 

Ben Thorlakson 

Bev Henderson 

Bill Hubbard 

BillTidsbury 

Brad Clements 

Brent Ree 

Brett Bandy 

Brian Monaghan 

Brian Wills 

Brooke Marshall 

Bryan Stinn 

Byron Bolton 

CarolWutzke 

Caroline Miller 

Chris Mostyn 

Chris Ulmer 

Claudette Everitt 

Clayton Bzdel 

Cliff Wenger 

Clint Kanester 

Curtis Wycott 

Dale Keegstra 

Darcy Bomford 

Darrel Oshiro 

Darren Evans 

Dauna Grant 

Dave Fletcher 

Dave Hallis 

Dave Pringle 

David Enns 

David Foster 

Organization 

RBC 

BC Hydro 

Darford lndustries 

Paragon Wood Products 

Social Planning Council 

RDNO 


Cattle Commonage 

North Okanagan Business Solutions 

Century 21 

Community Living 

Okanagan Partnership 

Wesbild 

City ofVernon, Real Estate 

Quantum Consulting 

Lynn Peaks Consulting 


Landing Construct¡on (royal oak) 

WestWinn Group 

Vernon & District lmmigrant Services Society 

Okanagan Symphony 

Pacifíc Regeneration Technologies 

City of Vernon, Planning 

Everitt Consultants 

Action Coach 

Remax 

City of Vernon, Bylaw 

Vernon Regional Airport 


Darford 

Prospera 

Constructive Concepts 

Art Ga¡lery 

Community Foundation of North Okanagan 

Ministry of Forests 

Sure Crop Feeds 

Landing Nursery 

Arts Council of the ltlorth Okanagan 


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Name 

David Jones 

Deb Leroux 

Don Friesen 

Don Gibbs 

Doug Owens 

Doug Ross 

Douglas McLeod 

Earl Hansen 

Ed Stranks 

Eric Kowalski 

Frank Kosa 

Glenn Benischek 

Greg Schroeder 

Harvey Rebalkin 

HeeSon Doomay 

Ken Stewart 

Jan Laursen 

Jane Lister 

Jason Gilbert 

Jay Hack 

Jeff Carlisle 

JeffWuolle 

Jim McEwan 

Jim Radford 

Joe Pearson 

John Davies 

John Goodliffe 

John Peck 

Jon Summerland 

Judith Jurica 

Judy Katal¡nic 

Kath Raeber 

Keith Paterson 

Ken Macleod 

Kevin Bertles 

Kevín Murphy 

Kim Flick 

Klaus Tribes 

Kristine Mclnnes 

Larry Kerwin 

Larry Wulff 

Organization 

Powerhouse Theatre 

Harris Flowers 

Coldstream Lumber 

Tekmar 

Brookside Orchards 

Vernon Recreation Centre 

OSTEC 


City of Vernon, Engineering 

lnterior Health 

Village of Lumby - Chief Administrative Officer 

Vantage One 

Lawyer 

Department of Foreign Affairs and lnternational Trade 

Best Western Lodge 

Hesperia 

BC Hydro 

Community Futures North Okanagan 

Fundamentals Consulting 

Davison & Co. 

City of Vernon, Fire Rescue Services 

Cracked Pot Coffee 

Funtastic 

Sparkling Hill Resort/Alpha Zoto Developments 

Remax 

Forestry Consultant 

Arts Councilof the North Okanagan 

BC Transit 

Okanagan Film Commission 

Gallery Vertigo 

Catanni Cultural Society 

Rare Earth lazzand Blues Festival 

Progressive Solut¡ons 

Macleod Consulting 

CiÇ of Vernon, Finance 

Ministry of Agriculture 

City of Vernon, Planning 

KT's Restaurant 

Whitehouse Mortgages 

Okanagan Springs Brewery 

Wolf Trailers 

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Name 

Leon Gous 

Lew Rossner 

Linda Burgess 

Lori Anders 

Luby Pow 

Lyle Brewer 

Lyle Enns 

Lyle Knight 

Lynne Hossay 

Marg Bailey 

Martin Kleínhenz 

Marion Morrison 

Marty Steele 

Maureen Curry 

MichaelCarlson 

MichaelMilne 

Michelle Jefferson 

Mike Kowaluk 

Murray Gasges 

Murray Smith 

Pamela Burns Resch 

Pat Cochrane 

Peter Lockhart 

Randy Holtz 

Reg Burgess 

Rob Dickinson 

Rodney Goodchild 

Ruth Ho¡e 

Scott Davidson 

Shane Worman 

Shirley Koenig 

Sid Sidhu 

Sigríd-Ann Thors 

Susan Neilly 

Terry Bigsby 

Tom Davison 

Tony Sammartino 

Tracey Griffin 

Trevor Honigman 

Tyler Beatty 

ValTrevis 

Organization 

City of Vernon, CAO 

Rogers Food 

Sprott Shaw 

Sprott Shaw 

Southern I nterior Trust 

Reserve Management lnc. 

Creative Connectors 

Ministry of Forests 

Vernon Community Arts Centre/ACNO 

City of Vernon, Deputy CAO 

Unique Log & Timber Works 

Vernon Art Gallery 

Vernon Toyota 

Okanagan Regional Library - Vernon 

Regional Research Centre 

Forestry Consultant 

City of Vernon - Tourism 

Swan Lake Nursery 

Global Education 

KMPG 

Performing Arts Theatre 

Vernon Lock & Safe 

Royal LePage 

Swan Lake Nursery 

RCMP 

City of Vernon, Engineering 

Okanagan Spirits 

AE Berry lnsurance/DVA 

Century 21 

Simple Pursuits lnc. 

City of Vernon, Operations 

Bella Vista Farm Market 

Performing Arts Theatre 

CBD Network 

Aspen Ware 

Davison Orchards 

Builder 

BC Government 

Beacon Studios 

BC Assessment 



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Sfiategic Plan Vernon Economic Development Strategy 

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Name 

Wayne lkesaka 

Wayne Seabrook 

Wendy Aasen 

Wendy Owens 

Organizatlon 

City of Vernon, lT 

Vernon Farmers Market 

Food Action Society of the North Okanagan 

Brookside Orchards

Vernon Economic Development 5trategy-Strategic Plan 

Appendix B 

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2010. 

BC Competition Council. February 10, 2006. A Report to the BC Competition Council Mønufacturing 

Drivinglnto the Future. Available at: 


BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands. Nd. BC Brownfield Renewal. Available at: 

. Accessed on March 5,2010. 

BC Ministryof Education. March 2009. District Data Summary2003104 - 2007108; Vernon School 

District (SD 22). Available at: Accessed: October 2009. 

BC Ministry of Forests And Range. fanuary l, 2006. Okanagan Timber Supply Area Rationalefor 

Allowable Annual Cut (AAC) Determination. Available at: 


BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs. fanuary 2000 . Municipal Statistics For the Year End December 31, 1998. 

BC Stats. December 1998. British Columbia Taxation Statistics,l996. Prepared using data from Canada 

Revenue Agenry. Available at: 

Accessed 

October 2009. 

BC Stats. May 1999. British Columbia Local Area Economic Dependencies and Impact Ratios: 1996. 

BC Stats. fune 2003. Neighbourhood Income Demographics, 2000 for Canada, BC, Development Regions, 

Regional Districts, and Municipalities/Sub-Areas.Prcpared using data from Canada Revenue 

Agency. Available at Accessed October 2009 

BC Stats. fanuary 2004. 2001 Economic Dependencies and Impact Ratios for 63 Local Area.s, Prepared by 

Garry Horne. 

BC Stats. March 2004. Neighbourhood Income Demographics, 2001 for Canada, BC, Development Regions, 

Regional Districts, and Municipalities/Sub-Areøs.Prepared using data from Canada Revenue 

Agency. Available at: Accessed October 2009 

BC Stats. May 2004. Neighbourhood Income Demographics, 2002 for Cønada, BC, Development Regions, 

Regional Districts, and Municipalities/Sub-Areas. Prepared using data from Canada Revenue 


BC Stats. June 2005. Neighbourhood Income Demographics, 2003 for Cansdø, BC, Development Regions, 




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BC Stats. May 2006. Neighbourhoodlncome Demographics, 2004for Canadø, BC, Development Regions, 

Regional Districts, and Municipalities/Sub-Areas.Prcparcd using data from Canada Revenue 


BC Stats. Apri|2O07 . 2005 Neighbourhood Income Demographics, for BC, Development Regions, Regional 

Districts, and Municipalities/Sub-Areas.Prepared using data from Canada Revenue Agency. 

Available at: Accessed October 2009 

BC Stats. lune2007. British Columbialabour Force Participation Rate Projections to 2031. Available at: 

h r tp :/ / rvnrv. bcstats. gov.bc. ca Accessed October 2009 

BC Stats. April 2008. 2006 Neighbourhood Income Demographics, for BC, Development Regions, Regional 

Districts, and Municipolities/Sub-Areas.Prepared using data from Canada Revenue Agency. 


BC Stats. May 2009. 2007 Neighbourhood Income Demographics, for BC, Development Regions, Regional 

Districts, and Municipalities/Sub-Areas.Prepared using data from Canada Revenue Agency. 


BC Stats. lúy 2009. P.E.O.P.L.E 34 - Projection Run; Five and Summary Age Group Population. 

BC Stats. November 13, 2009. British Columbia Building Permits for Development Regions, Regional 

Districts, and Communities, by Type 2000 - 2008. Available at: 

Accessed on fanuary 8, 2010. 

BC Ministry of Community and Rural Development. Nd. Local Government Tax Rates and Assessments - 

2009. Ava/rableat Accessed 

November 2009. 

Canadian Brownfields Network. Nd. Available at: ha 

Accessed March 4,2010. 

Council of Forest Industries. Nd. Competiveness Issues. Available at: http://wwv.cofi.org/issues/ 

accessed |anuary 7, 2019. 

City of Vernon. 2008. PIan Vernon (Official Community Plan) Bylaw #5151. 

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2008b. Plan Vernon Reúew 2008 Focus Group Feedback. 

Cushman & Wakefield Lepage. November 2008. Employment Lands Strategy Surrey, British Columbia. 

Prepared for the City of Surrey. Available at: 

. Accessed February 16,2010. 

CTQ Consultants Ltd. August 2009. The North Okanagan Regional District Regional Growth Strategy - 

Population, Employment and HousingForecøst Study: 2008-2031 (DRAFT). Prepared for the 

Regional District of North Okanagan. 

Community Tourism Foundations. April 2009. Community Tourism Foundations' Program Situation 

Analysis Vernon, BC. Tourism BC. 

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Fletcher Company. November 2006. Vernon Regional Airport Corporation - Strategic Business Plan: 2007 

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Accessed on February 17,2010. 

McKnight, |ohn L. and ]ohn P. Kretzman. L996. MappingCommunity Capacity. The Asset-Based 

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Millerdickinsonblais Inc. May 2008. DRAFT - Okanagan Industrial Land Strategt Prepared for 

Okanagan Valley Economic Development Society. 

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New Town Planning Services. 1998. Vernon Downtown Concept Plan Prepared for Downtown Vernon 

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hitp:/i w.¡"¡'.vernon.calsen'ices/pde/planning.html. Accessed March 4,2010. 

Okanagan Composite Manufacturing Group. December 15, 2008. Okanagan Composites Cluster - 

Regional Profile. 

Okanagan Partnership. 2008. Okanagan Tourism Labour Study 2008. 

Peak Solutions Consulting Inc. ]une 30, 2006. Regional Industrial Growth Strateglt. Prepared for CFDC of 

North Okanagan and Greater Vernon Services. 

fanuary 3I,2010. Labour Force Supply and Demønd Forecast: 2006 -2031- North Okanøgan 

Regional District. Prepared for Regional District of North Okanagan. 

Tourism BC. |anuary 2004. A Profle Of Vßitors To British Columbia's Okønagan Valley: Focus On 

Cultural Tourists. 

Statistics Canada. 2006.2006 Census of Cønada. 

Statistics Canada. 2006b. 2006 Census of Agriculture. 

University of Minnesota Extension. 2008. BRóE Visitation Progrom Case Study: Alexandria Minnesota 

Project: Leadership Succession Planningfor Community and Business. 

Urban Systems. June 2004. OkanaganValley Transportation Corridor An Assessment of Select Projects and 

Initiatives. 

Vision North Okanagan. 2009. Strategic Plan 2009. 

Westcoast CED Consulting Ltd. November 2006.Vernon Recreation Complex Auditorium Market 

Assessment. Prepared for Greater Vernon Services. 


May 2010 

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REPORT/RECOM MEN DATION TO COUNCI L 

ORfGËruAL 

SUBMITTED BY: Shirley Koenig, Manager, Operations 

Refuse Collection 

#3148 - Rate lncreases 

DATE: June 8,2010 

FILE: 1810-20 2' 

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PURPOSE: 

To recommend Council adopt the proposed rate increases for refuse and recycling 

collection. 


THAT Council adopt the amendment to the Refuse Collection Bylaw #3148 as shown in 

Appendix A to increase rates for commercial and residential refuse and recycling collection 

to reflect annual rate increases and increases in tipping fees. 

That Council not support the proposed rate increases to the Refuse Collection Bylaw #3148 

as shown in Appendix A.' This will result in the City subsidizing residential and commercial 

garbage and recYcling customers. 

ANALYSIS: 

A. ns: 

N/A 

B. Rationale: 

1. Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) will be increasing tipping fees for 

garOage collection from $62.00/tonne to $75.00/tonne. The rate increase will be 

ettective July 5, 2010. Our current contract with Aldon Waste Systems Ltd. allows 

an increase in collection rates based on tipping fees' 

2. To reflect the tipping increases and the annual contract increases the bylaw rates 

included in the Refuse Collection Bylaw #3148 must be increased as shown in 

Appendix A. 

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C. Attachments: 

1. Appendix A - 

Amendments to the Refuse Collection Bylaw #3148. 

D. Stratesic Plan Obiectives: 

The increase in rates supports Council's Strategic Plan by supporting financial 

stabilitY' 

E. Policv (Existinq/Relevance/Noneì: 

N/a 

F. Relevant Historv: 

N/A 

G. ApplicantsResPonse: 

N/A 

H. Reasons for Bvlaw: 

To set terms, conditions and rates for refuse and recycling collection 

l. Resources: 

NiA 

BUDGET IMPLIGATIONS: 

The proposed bylaw rate increases will generate approximately $385,000 in additional revenue 

that will be offset by increased contract expenses. 

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Date: n T,æ Løc

Appendix A 

PAGE 12 

BYLAW NUMBER 3148 

DIVIS]ON NINE - FEES AND CHARGES 

gOO a) The City will charge and each owner of residential premises shall pay $19'23 

$24"12 per quarter for the collection of household refuse. 

b) The City will charge and each owner of residential premises shall pay $æ 

$8.28 per quarter for the collection of residential recyclable products. 

c) The City will charge and each owner of commercial industrial properties, 

excluding Blue Jay, Predator Ridge, Foothills, Turtle Mountain and 

Okanagan Landing past the Yacht Club shall pay $êl-68 $64.15 per quarter 

for the collection f recyclable products (blue bag)' 

gO1 The City shall render its account for garbage collection for residential premises on a 

quarterly basis. 

gO2 The City will charge each owner of commercial premises where bulk containers are 

not used: 

a) For one pickup per wee $75.00 per quarter. 

b) For more than one pickup per week, an addition ${€e=97 $169.02 per quarter 

for each additional pickup per week. 

c) Where an owner is not utilizing bulk containers and deposits trade waste in an 

amount which is excessive for the number of weekly pickups authorized, 

additional pickups will be made at the discretion of the Manager, Operation 

Services or authorized designate. The fee for each such additional pickup shall 

be $333,9 35.05 and the owner shall pay for such extra service. 

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REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL 

SUBMITTED BY: 

Ewen Harvie, Manager 

RCMP Vernon/North Okanagan 

Safe Communities Unit 

DATE: 21 May 2010 

FILE: 7500-20 

SUBJECT: GITY OF VERNON CONTRACT FOR SERVICES 

SAFE COMMUNITIES UNIT - RURAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR POSITION 

PURPOSE: 

To seek authority for the City of Vernon to proceed with the entering into a 4 lz year contract continuance 

for services from the City of Vernon Safe Communities Unit, Rural Programs Coordinator position. The 

one year contract that presently exists with the District of Coldstream, the Village of Lumby, the Township 

of Spallumcheen, the City of Enderby and the City of Armstrong will expire in July 2010. 


THAT Council continue to support the City of Vernon maintaining a Safe Communities Unit Rural 

Programs Coordinator's position contracted to the District of Coldstream, the Village of Lumby, the 

Township of Spallumcheen, the City of Enderby and the City of Armstrong; 

AND FURTHER, that the services also include program delivery to the City of Vernon. 

ALTERNATIVES & IM PLICATIONS : 

Council may support the continuation of the present agreement which results in the Safe Communities Unit 

Rural Programs coordinator position remaining active. 

Council may decide not to support the continuation of the present agreement resulting in the following 

implications that could be anticipated: 

. Cancellation of all regular crime prevention program services to our rural communities on a regular 

basis (presently supplied by the Vernon/North Okanagan RCMP Safe Communities Unit). 

. Success of a community policing strategy relies on credibility, trust, consistency, program 

development and proper implementation. Cancellation of this position would remove all of these 

program stalwarts that have been created over the past year since this position was implemented. 

. Today's community policing is more complex than it has ever been. Prevention continues to be a 

dollar for dollar positive investment. Locating, hiring and retaining trained staff can be costly and 

time consuming. We would lose the expertise and local knowledge of this position if the contract 

were not to be renewed. 

o Utilizing regular members of the RCMP for regular or routine crime prevention presentations or 

program development and introduction would tax present RCMP resources available to each of the 

communities. The probability is that these programs and presentations would therefore be 

cancelled. The contracted communities would be unable to afford or support individual Community 

Policing positions. Current active and vibrant community prevention programs would most likely not 

continue. 

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. Neighbouring communities may seek expertise from another service provider outside of the RCMP 

Community Policing programs which could result in the fragmenting of service delivery by the 

Vernon/North Okanagan RCMP Safe Communities Unit 

ANALYSIS: 

A. Rationale: 

1. There is a continued expressed need and communicated desire on behalf of the District of 

Coldstream, the Village of Lumby, the Township of Spallumcheen, the City of Enderby and 

the City of Armstrong to continue contracting the services of our Vernon/North Okanagan 

RCMP Safe Communities Unit. This is particularly true of our Rural Programs coordinator 

position from the City of Vernon. 

2. Further, there is an expressed need to continue with present established program and 

committee involvement with these communities and the City of Vernon. At present, the 

staff of the Vernon/North Okanagan RCMP Safe Communities Unit continue to work under 

a heavy workload and additional program responsibility to other communities could not 

occur at any meaningful level. 

B. Attachments: 

Attachments 1 through 5: Letters of Contract confirmation for one year with the District of 

Coldstream, the Village of Lumby, the Township of Spallumcheen, the City of Enderby and the 

City of Armstrong for the present fulltime Rural Program Coordinator position. 

Attachment 6: Provisional budget for fulltime Rural Program Coordinator position to 

December 2014 including budget projections for the District of Coldstream, the Village of 

Lumby, the Township of Spallumcheen, the City of Enderby and the City of Armstrong for the 

present full-time Rural Program Coordinator position. 

c. Policv (Existinq/Relevance/None) : 

1. There are existing one year contracts for service by the Vernon/North Okanagan RCMP 

Safe Communities Unit with the District of Coldstream, the Village of Lumby, the Township 

of Spallumcheen, the City of Enderby and the City of Armstrong. These contracts end July 

2010. 

D. 


The Officer in Charge of the VernoniNorth Okanagan Detachment continues to embark on 

providing Crime Prevention/Community Prevention programs and initiatives that fall within his 

jurisdiction. lnclusive within those specific services includes the Community Policing 

philosophy within his policing jurisdiction. 

Significant to the success of the Safe Communities Unit which is under the direction of and 

reports to the Office in Charge and the City of Vernon, is the ability to supervise this position 

through the present manager of the Safe Communities Unit. This type of management 

supervision has ensured the accountability and continuity of service delivery and programs. 

Consistency in volunteer coordination and community ability to approach or contact one 

central unit for information and services has proven successful. 

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E. Resources: 

N/A 

BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: 

The budget for 2009 was for a partial fiscal year as a result of the hiring of a Rural Crime Prevention 

Coordinator part way through the year in July 2009. The proposed provisional budget for presentation to 

the partners would be to December 2014. A loading factor for each partner would be at22o/o. 

Over each year of the contract there is an annual indicated increase of 3% to cover labour, training, supply 

and materials costs projected to increase. There are no set costs associated with any specific program as 

the va¡ables such as type, number and locations of presentations prevent this from happening. Over the 

past contract year, anticipated costs to the City were for personnel management and administration costs. 

Service delivery costs were and will continue to be covered by participating partners. 

The full time R Programs Coordinator provisional budget is attached. Labour approximately $71,906 

(2010 

rining, management fee, supply and materials costs are approximately $18,974 (2010). 

mission to Council: 

Leon Gous, 

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OF THE SECOND PART 

(the "Customer") 

WHEREAS the "service Provider" is authorized under section 8(2) and section 

13 of the Community Charter; and 

WHEREAS the Mayor and Council for the Village of Lumby recognizes the 

potential value to policing from the delivery of programs and services which 

promote safe communities and crime prevention; and 

WHEREAS the Mayor and Council for the Village of Lumby received a business 

case proposal from the City of Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit manager 

and made provision in their 2009 budget to provide the service for a one year 

trial; and 

WHEREAS the City of Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit manager indicated 

that it would be possible to staff up for that one year trial period; and 

WHEREAS the "Service Provider" has trained personnel able to meet the needs 

of the "Customer" pertaining to crime prevention and community safety; and 

WHEREAS the "Customer" has requested that the "Service Provider" provide an 

individual who can meet the crime prevention and community safety needs at 

specific locations within the "Customer's" Service area; 

Attachment 1 

319

NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the terms and conditions set out in this 

Agreement the parties agree as follows: 

Personnel 

1. All personnel delivering the service will be employees of the City of 

Vernon and would report directly to the City of Vernon RCMP Safe 

Communities Unit manager. 

Training 

1. The "Service Provider" will provide all staff training. 

Programs and Services 

1. Programs and services provided will include but not limited to those 

outlined in the Business Case and would be provided as requested by the 

"Customgr". 

Accommodation 

2. The "Service Provider" will provide accommodation and facilities as 

required through arrangements made with their existing partners and any and 

all costs will be included within the submitted budget. 

Gommunication and Reporting 

1. The "Seryice Provider" will develop a specific communication protocol with 

the "Customer" with the City of Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit 

manager being the "Customer's" contact person. 

2. The ""Service Provider"" will retain and provide on a monthly basis a record 

of all activities and related programs to the "Customer". 

3. The City of Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit manager will be 

responsible to the "Customer" for any written or oral reports pertaining to the 

activities and related programs. 

320

SERVICE AGREEMENT 

CITY OF VERNON - VILLAGE OF LUMBY 

Page 3 

Gosts and Fees 

1. 

2. 

The "Customer" will pay the "Service Provider" on a monthly basis the 

equivalent of the wages and benefits for a staff person in accordance with the 

amount included in the proposed budget contained within the Business Case. 

The "Customer" will provide the amount specified in the proposed budget for 

annual training for the staff person. 

3. The "Customer" will reimburse the "Service Provider" with the amount 

specified in the proposed budget for materials including business cards, 

brochures and other materials deemed necessary to meet the needs of the 

"Customer". 

4. The "Service Provider" will make available a vehicle suitably marked with 

decals reflecting the partnership between the two parties and the City of 

Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit. Costs for the operation of this vehicle 

will be covered by the "Customer" in accordance with the amount specified in 

the budget proposal. 

5. The "Customer" will provide the "Service Provider" with funding in partial 

support of a cell phone, laptop computer, and a PowerPoint projector in 

accordance with the amount specified in the proposed budget. 

6. The "Service Provider" will keep and provide on a monthly basis, an accurate 

record of all monies received and expended in the carrying out of the 

agreement. 

Term 

The term of the agreement shall be for one year from the date of signing. 

Agreement Extension 

1. The "Seryice Provider", in partnership with the "Customer" will provide an 

evaluation of the program at the 6th month interval from the beginning of the 

agreement and then again at the 12th month interval prior to renewal of the 

existing services agreement. 

2. lf the "Customer" wishes to extend this agreement they will notify the "service 

Provider" at least 6 months before the end of the agreement. 

Termination 

1. The "Service Provider" and the "Customer" shall each have the right to 

terminate this Agreement by giving the other 6 months written notice. 

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CITY OF VERNON _ VILLAGE OF LUMBY 

Page 4 

General 

1. The Customer and the Service Provider shall each be liable for their own loss, 

costs, damages and expenses whatsoever incurred or suffered, including but 

not limited to damage to or loss of property and loss of use thereof, and injury 

to or death of a person or persons resulting from or in connection with the 

performance, purported performance, or non-performance of this Agreement. 

The Customer and the Service Provider shall each defend, indemnify and 

hold harmless, the other party from and against all claims, demands, actions, 

proceedings, and liabilities whatsoever and all costs and expenses incurred in 

connection therewith and resulting from their performance, purported 

performance, or non-performance of this Agreement, including all claims, 

demands, actions, proceedings, and liabilities whatsoever where such claim, 

demand, action proceeding or liability is based on the negligence of that 

party. 

Whenever in this Agreement it is required that written notice be given by either 

party to the other, the notice shall be sufficiently communicated and sent by 

registered mail, to the "Customer" at the following address: 


P.O.Box 430 

Lumby, B.C. 

VOE 2GO 

Attn: Administrator 

And to the "Service Provider" at the following address: 

GITY OF VERNON 

3400 - 30th St. 


Attention: City Clerk 

And, if fon¡varded by registered mail, shall be deemed to have been served 

on the fifth business day following the date it was mailed. 

322


CITY OF VERNON - VILLAGE OF LUMBY 

Page 5 

lN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this agreement: 


by its authorized signatories: 




323

ACIPY 

THIS AGREEMENT made ttr¡s Jõ* oay of Jc;rì( , 2009. 

I 

BETWEEN 



Vemon, BC VIT 5E6 


(the "Service ProvideÉ) 

AND 


3570 Bridge Street 

Armstrong, B.C. 

VOE 1BO 

OT TNE SECOND PART 

(the "Customef) 

WHEREAS the Service Provider is authorized under section 8(2) and section 13 

of the Community Chafter i and 

WHEREAS the Mayor and Council for the City of Armstrong recognizes the 



WHEREAS the Mayor and Council for the City of Armstrong received a business 

case proposal from the City of Vemon RCMP Safe Communities Unit Manager 


trial; and 

WHEREAS the City of Vemon RCMP Safe Communities Unit Manager indicated 

that it would be possible to staff"up for that one year trial period; and 

WHEREAS the Service Provider has trained personnel able to meet the needs of 

the Customer pertaining to crime prevention and community safety; and 

Attachment 2 

324


CITY OF VERNON - CITY OF ARMSTRONG Page 2 

WHEREAS the Customer has requested that the Service Provider provide an 

individual who can meet the crime prevention and communþ safety needs at 

specific locations within the Customer's Serv¡ce area: 



1. Personnel 

All personnel delivering the service will be employees of the City of Vernon 

and will report directly to the City of Vemon RCMP Safe Communities Unit 

Manager. 

2. Training 

The Service Provider will provide all staff training. 

3. Programs and Services 

Programs and services provided will include but not be limited to those 

outlined in the Business Case (attached Appendix A) and would be provided 

as requested by the Customer. 

4. Accommodation 

The Service Provider will provide accommodation and facilities as required 

through arrangements made with its existing partners and any and all costs 

will be included within the submitted budget. 

5. Gommunication and Reporting 

a) The Service Provider will develop a specific communication protocol with 

the Customer with the City of Vemon RCMP Safe Communities Unit 

Manager being the Custome/s contact person. 

b) The Service Provider will retain and provide on a monthly basis a record of 

all activities and related programs to the Customer. 

c) The City of Vemon RCMP Safe Communities Unit Manager will be 

responsible to the Customer for any written or oral reports pertaining to 

the activities and related programs. 

6. Gosts and Fees 

a) The Customer will pay the Seruice Provider on a monthly basis the 

equivalent of the wages, benefits and expenses for a staff person in 

325


CITY OF VERNON - CITY OF ARMSTRONG 

Page 3 

accordance with the amount included in the proposed budget contained 

, w¡thin the Business Case to a maximum of $14,668.32 per twelve (12) 

month period. 

b) The Customer will provide the amount specified in the proposed budget 

for annual training for the staff person. 

c) The Customer will reimburse the Service Provider with the amount 


brochures and other materials deemed necessary to meet the needs of 

the Customer. 

d) The Service Provider will make available a vehicle suitably marked with 


Vemon RCMP Safe Communities Unit. Costs for the operation of this 

vehicle will be covered by the Customer in accordance with the amount 

specified in the budget proposal. 

e) The Customer will provide the Service Provider with funding in partial 

support of a cell phone, laptop computer, and a PowerPoint projector in ' 


0 The Service Provider will keep and provide on a monthly basis, an 

accurate record of all monies received and expended in the carrying out of 

the agreement. 

7. Term 

The term of the agreement shall be for one year from the date of 

commencement of duties by the Safe Communities Unit staff member. 

8. 


lf the Customer wishes to extend this agreement they will notify the Service 

Provider at least 6 months before the end of the agreement. 

9. 

Termination 

The Service Provider and the Customer shall each have the right to terminate 

this Agreement by giving the other 6 months written notice. 

10. 

General 

The Customer and the Service Provider shall each be liable for their own loss, 



326


Page 4 

CITY OF VERNON _ CITY OF ARMSTRONG 

to or death of a person or persons result¡ng from or in connection with the 









party. 

Whenever in this Agreement it is required that written notice be given by 

either party to the other, the notice shall be sufiìciently communicated and 

sent by registered mail, to the Customer at the following address: 


3570 Bridge Street 


VOE 1BO 

Attention : Ad ministrator 

And to the Service Provider at the following address: 


34OO - 30th Street 

Vemon, BC 

V1T 5E6 


And, if forwarded by registered mail, shall be deemed to have been served on 

the fifth business day following the date it was mailed. 

¡N WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this agreement: 



327


CITY OF VERNON - CITY OF ARMSTRONG 

Page 5 




328

In partnership witì the District of Coldstream, Village of Lumby, the 

city of Enderby, City of Armstrong and the Township of Spallumcheen 

RURAT PROGRAMS COORÞ,TNATO.,R 

VERNON RCMP SAFE COMMUNITIES UNIT 

V er n o nI{ o r th O lran ag øn 

Regional Detøchment 


. "To develop, promote and implement the philosophy of 

Community Based Policing through programs of Crime 

Prevention and Safe Coùmunities within e Vernon/l.Iorth 

Okanagan Regional Detachment area with the purpose of 

educating and assisting the client base in effectively reducing the 

fear and incidents of crime and to create safe homes and safe 

communities" 

Objectives 

. Reduce the occurrence of crime through established crime prevention 

programs. 

. Advocate the concepts of Safe Communities addressing the root causes of 

crime and mobilizing the community to participate in the solutions. 

. lncrease the Community's involvement through awareness and education of 

current social and crime trends by using established paths of communication. 

. Foster partnerships and ownership amongst stakeholders in a coordinated 

approach to the concepts of community safety and crime prevention. 

. Maintain a consistent approach to the creation and implementation of 

programming designed to meet the needs of each community without 

compromising their uniqueness. 

. Act a resource to all Detachments, personnel, and their communities on issues 

related to community policing and crime prevention and act as a conduit of 

information and concerns between the communities and the police. 

329

RESOURCES 

. One part-time position which comes under the direction of the Officer-in- 

Charge Vernon/North Okanagan Regional Detachment and under the direct 

supervision of the Manager, City of Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit. 

. C¡ty of Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit. 

. Detachment Commanders within the Vernon/North Okanagan Regional 

Detachment. 

. lndividual members and staff within the Vernon/North Okanagan Regional 

Detachment. 

. I ndividual governments representing their respective communities. 

. Mobilized communities taking on their respective responsibilities to promote 

safe homes and safe communities. 

. Shared funding responsibilities between participating communities. 

Methodology 

. Needs assessment 

. CPTED 

. Media liaison 

. Effective communication and problem solving with stakeholders. 

. Identi$ring and addressing issues affecting the community. 

. Frequent visits and use of expertise. 

. Assist in accessing funding. 

. Information source. 

330

P ro., gr a tn C o o r dim.øÍo,r 

. manage daily operations 

. research and development 

. monitor, evaluate, modiff programs 

. liaise between stakeholders 

. Liaise with media 

. liaise and support volunteer groups 

. partner with major corporations 

. develop funding opportunities 

. Canadian and BC Crime Prevention Assoc 

- develop business and strategic plans 

. cr¡rne trend analysis 

. sêt and monitor budget 

. liaison with socialagencies 

. prepare activity reports 

. provide stakeholders with formal and informal reports 

. implement concePts of CPTED 

. seminars, workshops, and personal sessions on specific crime prevention 

programs 

. security audits (commercial and residential) 

. liaison with police, seniors, businesses, and community as a whole 

Available programs 

Eddie the Eagle program 

General Safe$ (employee) 

Hug-a-tree program 

Armed Robbery prevention 

Residential security audits . Counterfeit detection and 

CommercialsecuritYaudits 

prevention 

Sexual assault awareness 

Shopliftingprevention 

. Safety for developmentallY . Vandalism prevention 

ch-aìlènge-{- 

;- -Matwe-Ðriving lnitiative 

Auto Crime Prevention 

Restorative Justice 

Block Watch program 

Stay Alert-Stay Safe 

Know Kidding program 

Citizens on Patrol 

. Alzheimers Registry 

Speed Watch 

- Crimestoppers 

. lnternet Safety CPTED 

Cycling Safe$ 

. General Safety (communitY) 

33L

COMMITTEES 

Community Response Network Advisory Committee on Elder Abuse 

Cycling Safety Steering Committee (Vemon) 

Restorative Justice Steering Committee 

Children, Youth and Families Advisory Committee 

Emergency Planning Steering Committee 

Falls Prevention Steering Committee 

Safe Syringe Disposal project 

Volunteer Coordinator's Steering Committee 

Partners for a Safe and Healthy Community Steering Committee 

Suicide Prevention Steering Committee 

Vemon/North Okanagan RCMP Management Team 

Methamphetamine Steering committee 

Poverty Committee 

Homeless Strategy Steering Committee 

Safe Syringe Disposal Steering Committee 

Homeless Shelter Steering Committee 

Harm Reduction Steering Committee 

BUDGET 

The following budget is based on a 1 day (7 hours) per week commitment to the 

City of Armstrong. 

Cost 

Salarv 9555.84 

Loadino at22o/o 1911.68 

Promotional materials, handouts, brochures 600.00 

Gellphone 116.80 

Traininq (conferences. tuition. courses. meals) 500.00 

Comouter eouioment * 460.00 

Safe Communities Unit vehicle 844.80 

Powerpoint oroiector * 280.00 

Travel expenses 200.00 

Meetinq costs (room rental. coffee, food) 200.00 

Total 14.668.32 

*One time expense 

332

ECIPY 

THIS AGREEMENT made this day of ,2009. 

BETWEEN 


AND 






MUNICIPALITY OF SPALLUMCHEEN 

4144 Spallumcheen Way 


VOE 186 


WHEREAS the "Service Provider" is authorized under section 8(2)and section 

l3 of lhe Community Chañer;and 

WHEREAS the Mayor and council for the Municipality of spallumcheen 

recognizes the potential value to policing from the delivery of programs and 

services which promote safe communities and crime prevention; and 

WHEREAS the Mayor and Council for the Municipality or Spallumcheen received 

a business case proposal from the City of Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit 

manager and made provision in their 2009 budget to provide the service for a 

one year trial; and 



WHEREAS the "Service Provider" has trained personnel able to meet the needs 


WHEREAS the "Customer" has requested that the "service Provider" provide an 





Attachment 3 

333

SERVICE AGREEMEN 

' 

Page 2 

CITY OF VERNON _ MUNICIPALITY OF SPALLUMCHEEN 

Personnel 

1. All personnel delivering the service will be employees of the City of 

Vernon and would report directly to the City of Vernon RCMP Safe 

Communities Unit manager. 

Training 

1. The "Service Provider" will provide all staff training. 


1. Programs and services provided will include but not limited to those 

outlined in the Business Case and would be provided as requested by the 

"Customer". 

Accommodation 

2. The "Seryice Provider" will provide accommodation and facilities as 

required through arrangements made with their existing partners and any and 

all costs will be included within the submitted budget. 

Gomm unication and Reporting 

1. The "Service Provide/' will develop a specific communication protocol with 

the "Gustomer" with the City of Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit 

manager being the "Customer's" contact person. 

2. The ""Service Provided"'will retain and provide on a monthly basis a record 

of all activities and related programs to the "Customer". 




334

SERVICE AGREEMEN I 

Page 3 

CITY OF VERNON _ MUNICIPALITY OF SPALLUMCHEEN 


1. The "Customer" will pay the "service Provider" on a monthly basis the 



2. The "Customer" will provide the amount specified in the proposed budget for 


3. The "Customer" will reimburse the "Service Provider" with the amount 



"Customer". 

4. The "service Provider" will make available a vehicle suitably marked with 



will be covered by the "Customer" in accordance with the amount specified in 


5. The "Customer" will provide the "service Provider" with funding in partial 



6. The "Seryice Provider" will keep and provide on a monthly basis, an accurate 


agreement. 

Term 

The term of the agreement shall be for one year from the date of signing. 


1. lf the "Customer" wishes to extend this agreement they will notify the "Service 

Provider" at least 6 months before the end of the agreement. 

Termination 

1. The "service Provider" and the "Customer" shall each have the right to 


33s

SERVICE AGREEMEN I 

Page 4 

CITY OF VERNON - MUNICIPALITY OF SPALLUMCHEEN 

General 

1. The Customer and the Service Provider shall each be liable for their own loss, 












party. 




MUNIGIPALITY OF SPALLUMGHEEN 

41M Spallumcheen Way 


VOE 186 


And to the "Service Provider" at the following address: 


3400 - 3oth st. 



And, if forwarded by registered mail, shall be deemed to have been served 


336

SERVICE AGREEMEN I PAgE 5 

CITY OF VERNON - MUNICIPALITY OF SPALLUMCHEEN 

lN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this agreement: 



Mayor 


MUNICIPALITY OF SPALLUMCHEEN 


Mayor 


337

THIS AGREEMENT made this t no( day of 

+, 

ORIüIruAL 

2009. 

BETWEEN 


AND 







9901 Kalamalka Road 

Coldstream, B.C. 

V1B 116 


WHEREAS the "service Provider" is authorized under section 8(2) and section 

13 of the Community Chañer; and 

WHEREAS the Mayor and Council for the District of Coldstream recognizes the 

potential value to.policing from the delivery of programs and services which 

promote safe communities and crime prêvention; and 

WHEREAS the Mayor and Councilfor the District of Coldstream received a 

business case proposal from the City of Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit 

manager and made provision in their 2009 budget to provide the service for a 

one year trial; and 



WHEREAS the "service Provider" has trained personnel able to meet the needs 


WHEREAS the "Customer" has requested that the "Service Provider" provide an 



Attachment 4 

338


CIry OF VERNON - DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM 

Page2 

NOW THEREFORE in cons¡deration of the terms and conditions set out in this 


Personnel 

1. All personnel delivering the service will be employees of the City of Vernon 

and would report directly to the City of Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit 

manager. 

Training 

1. The "Service Provide¡'' will provide all staff training. 


1. Programs and services provided will include but not limited to those outlined 

in the Business Case and would be provided as requested by the "Customer". 

Accommodation 

1. The "Service Provider" will provide accommodation and facilities as required 

through arrangements made with their existing partners and any and all costs 


Communication and Reporting 

1. The "Service Provider" will develop a specific communication protocol with the 

"Customer" with the City of Vemon RCMP Safe Communities Unit manager 

being the "Customer's" contact person. 

2. The "Service Provide/'will retain and provide on a monthly basis a record of 

all activities and related programs to the "Customer". 




339


Page 3 

CITY OF VERNON - D¡STRICT OF COLDSTREAM 


1. The "Custome/' will pay the "Service Provide/' on a monthly basis the 



2. The "Customer" will provide the amount specified in the proposed budget for 


3. The "Customer" will reimburse the "Service Providef' with the amount 



"Customer". 

4. The "Seryice Provide/' will make available a vehicle suitably marked with 



will be covered by the "Custome/' in accordance with the amount specified in 


5. The "Customer" will provide the "Seryice Provide/' with funding in partial 



6. The "Seryice Provide/'will keep and provide on a monthly basis, an accurate 


agreement. 

Term 

The term of the agreement shall be for one year from the date of signing and 

extended on a year to year basis. 


1. The "service Provide/', in partnership with the "Customer" will provide an 

evaluation of the program at the 6s month interval from the beginning of the 

agreement and thenãgain at the 12h month interval prior to renewal of the 

existing services agreement. 

2. lf the "Customer" wishes to extend this agreement they will notify the "Service 

Provider" at least 6 mpnths before the end of the agreement. 

340

SERVTCE AGREEMENT Page 4 

CITY OF VERNON - DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM 

Termination 

1. The "Seryice Provide/' and the "Custome/' shall each have the right to 


General 

1. The Customer and the Service Provider shall each be Iiable for their own loss, 












Party. 




DISTRIGT OF COLDSTREAM 

9901 Kalamalka Rd. 

Coldstream, B.C. 

V1B 116 

Attention : Administrator 

And to the "service Provide/' at the following address: 


3400 - 30th st. 


Attention: GitY Clerk 

And, if forwarded by registered mail, shall be deemed to have been served 


34r


CITY OF VERNON - DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM 

Page 5 

lN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this ag.reement: 





342

$Ri$!ruAL 

THIS AGREEMENT made tfr¡s Ô / d ay ot lu U6 , 2009. 

BETWEEN 





(the "Service Provide/') 

AND 

GITY OF ENDERBY 

619 Cl¡ff Avenue 

Enderby, BC VOE 1V1 


(the "Customed') 

WHEREAS the Service Provider is authorized under section 8(2) and section 13 

of the Community Cha¡ter; and 

WHEREAS the Mayor and Council for the City of Enderby recognizes the 



WHEREAS the Mayor and Council for the City of Enderby received a business 

case proposal from the City of Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit Manager 


trial; and 

WHEREAS the City of Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit Manager indicated 


WHEREAS the Service Provider has trained personnel able to meet the needs of 

the Customer pertaining to crime prevention and community safety; and 

Attachment 5 

343


CITY OF VERNON - CITY OF ENDERBY Page 2 

WHEREAS the Customer has requested that the Service Provider provide an 

individual who can meet the crime prevention and community safeg needs at 

specific locations within the Custome/s Service area; 



1. Personnel 

All personnel delivering the service will be employees of the City of Vernon 

. and will report directly to the City of Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit 

Manager- 

2. Training 

The Service Provider will provide all staff training. 

3. Programs and Services 

Programs and services provided will include but not limited to those outlined 

in the Business Case (attached Appendix A) and would be provided as 

requested by the Customer. 

4. Accommodation 

The Service Provider will provide accommodation and facilities as required 

through arrangements made with its existing partners and any and all costs 


5. Gommunication and Reporting 

a) The Service Provider will develop a specific communication protocol with 

the Customer with the City of Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit 

Manager being the Customer's contact person. 

b) The Service Provider will retain and provide on a monthly basis a record of 

all activities and related programs to the Customer. 

c) The City of Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit Manager will be 

responsible to the Customer for any written or oral reports pertaining to 

the activities and related programs. 

6. Gosts and Fees 

a) The Customer will pay the Service Provider on a monthly basis the 

equivalent of the wages and benefits for a staff person in accordance with 

344



the amount included in the proposed budget conta¡ned within the Business 

Case to a maximum of $14,668.32per twelve (12) month period. 

b) The Customer will provide the amount specified in the proposed budget 

for annual training for the staff person. 

c) The Customer will reimburse the Service Provider with the amount 


brochures and other materials deemed necessary to meet the needs of 

the Customer. 

d) The Service Provider will make available a vehicle suitably marked with 


Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit. Costs for the operation of this 

vehicle will be covered by the Customer in accordance with the amount 

specified in the budget proposal. 

e) The Customer will provide the Service Provider with funding in partial 


accordanqe with the amount specified in the proposed budget. 

Ð The service Provider will keep and provide on a monthly basis, an 

accurate record of all monies received and expended in the carrying out of 

the agreement. 

7. 

Term 

The term of the agreement shall be for one year from the date of 

commencement of duties by the safe communities unit staff member. 

8. 

L 


lf the Customer wishes to extend this agreement they will notify the Service 

Provider at least 6 months before the end of the agreement. 

Termination 

The Service Provider and the Customer shall each have the right to terminate 

this Agreement by giving the other 6 months written notice. 

10. 

General 

The Customer and the Service Provider shall each be liable for their own loss, 


not limited to damage to or loss of property and loss of use thereof, and iñjury 

34s


Page4 

CITY OF VERNON - CITY OF ENDERBY 







performance, or non-performance of this Agreement, including alt claims, 

demands, actíons, proceedings, and liabilities whatsoever where such claim, 


party. 

Whenever in this Agreement it is required that written notice be given by 

either party to the other, the notice shall be sufficiently communicated and 

sent by registered mail, to the Customer at the following address: 

GITY OF ENDERBY 

619 CI¡ff Avenue 

Enderby, BC VOE 1V1 


And to the Service Provider at the following address: 





And, if fon¡varded by registered mail, shall be deemed to have been served on 

the fifth business day following the date it was mailed. 

lN wlrNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this agreement: 



346







347

In partnership with the Distriet of Coldstream, Village of Lumby, the 

Cify of Enderby, City of Armstrong and the Township of Spallumcheen 

RURAL PROçRAMS COCRT}TNA.TOR 

VERNON RCMP SAFE COMMUNITIES UNIT 

Verno n[t{ o rth O kønøg an 

Regionøl Detachment 


. "To develop, promote and implement the philosophy of 

Community Based Policing through programs of Crime 

Prevention and Safe Communities within the Vemon/Ì.{orth 

Okanagan Regional Detachment area with the purpose of 

educating and assisting the client base in effectively reducing the 

fear and incidents of crime and to create safe homes and safe 

communities" 

Objectives 

. Reduce the occurrence of crime through established crime prevention 

programs. 

. Advocate the concepts of Safe Communities addressing the root causes of 

crime and mobilizing the community to participate in the solutions. 

. lncrease the Gommunity's involvement through awareness and education of 

cunent social and crime trends by using established paths of communication. 

. Foster partnerships and ownership amongst stakeholders in a coordinated 

approach to the concepts of community safety and crime prevention. 

. Maintain a consistent approach to the creation and implementation of 

programming designed to meet the needs of each community without 

compromising their uniqueness. 

. Act a resource to all Detachments, personnel, and their communities on issues 

related to community policing and crime prevention and act as a conduit of 

information and concems between the communities and the police. 

348

RESOURCES 

. One part-time position which comes under the direction of the Officer-in- 

Charge Vernon/North Okanagan Regional Detachment and under the direct 

supervision of the Manager, City of Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit. 

. C¡ty of Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit. 

. Detachment Commanders within the Vernon/North Okanagan Regional 

Detachment. 

. lndividual members and staff within the Vernon/North Okanagan Regional 

Detachment. 

. lndividual governments representing their respective communities. 

. Mobilized communities taking on their respective responsibilities to promote 

safe homes and safe communities. 

. Shared funding responsibilities between participating communities. 

Methodology 

. Needs assessment 

. CPTED 

. Media liaison 

. Effective coÍrmunication and problem solving with stakeholders. 

. Identiffing and addressing issues affecting the community. 

. Frequent visits and use of expertise. 

. Assist in accessing funding. 

. Information source. 

349

T}WTEES 

CeerdinøÉøv 

a 

a 

a 

a 

a 

a 

a 

a 

a 

a 

a 

a 

a 

a 

a 

o 

manage daily operations 

research and development 

monitor, evaluate, modiff programs 

liaise between stakeholders 

Liaise with media 

liaise and support volunteer groups 

partner with major corporations 

develop funding opportunities 

Canadian and BC Crime Prevention Assoc 

develop business and strategic plans 

crime trend analysis 

set and monitor budget 

liaison with social agencies 

prepare activity reports 

provide stakeholders with formal and informat reports 

implement concepts of CPTED 

seminars, workshops, and personal sessions on specific crime prevention 

programs 

security audits (commercial and residential) 

liaison with police, seniors, businesses, and community as a whole 

Available programs 

Eddie the Eagle program 

Hug-a-tree program 

Residential security audits 

Commercial security audits 

Sexual assault awareness 

Safety for developmentally 

challenged. 

Auto Crime Prevention 

Block Watch program 

Know Kidding program 

Alzheimers Registry 

Crimestoppers 

CPTED 

Cycling Safety 

General Safety (community) 

General Safety (employee) 

Armed Robbery prevention 

Counterfeit detection and 

prevention 

Shoplifting prevention 

Vandalism prevention 

Mature Driving lnitiative 

Restorative Justice 

Stay Alert-Stay Safe 

Citizens on Patrol 

Speed Watch 

lnternet Safety 

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COMMITTEES 

Community Response Network Advisory Committee on Elder Abuse 

Cycling Safety Steering Committee (Vemon) 

Restorative Justice Steering Committee 

Children, Youth and Families Advisory Committee 

Emergency Planning Steering Committee 

Falls Prevention Steering Committee 

Safe Syringe Disposal project 

Volu nteer Coordinato/s Steering Committee 

Partners for a Safe and Healthy Community Steering Committee 

Suicide Prevention Steering Committee 

Vernon/North Okanagan RCMP Management Team 

Methamphetamine Steering committee 

Povefi Committee 

Homeless Strategy Steering Committee 

Safe Syringe Disposal Steering Committee 

Homeless Shelter Steering Committee 

Harm Reduction Steering Committee 

BUDGET 

The following budget is based on a 1 day (7 hours) per week commitment to the 

City of Enderby. 

Descri Cost $ 

Salary 9555.84 

Loadino al22% 1911.68 

Promotional materials. handouts, brochures 600.00 

Cellphone 116.80 

Traininq (conferences, tuition, courses, meals) 500.00 

Computer equipment * 460.00 

Safe Communities Unit vehicle 844.80 

Powerooint oroiector * 280.00 

Travel exoenses 200.00 

Meetinq costs (room rental, coffee, food) 200.00 

Total 

*One 

14.668.32 

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SAFE COMMUNITIES RURAL PROGRAM: PROPOSED FIVE YEAR PLAN 

2009 2010 Approved 2010 Revised 2011 

Budoet Budoet Budoet Forecast 

2012 

Forecast 

2013 

Forecast 

2014 

Forecast 

Expenses 

Salary + Benefits 

Management Fee ( 7o/o oÍ Manager's Costs) 

Promotional materials, handouts, brochures 

Training (conferences, tuition, courses, meals) 

Safe Comunities Unit Vehicle 

Cellphone monthly costs 

Travel 

Meeting costs (room rental, coffee, food) 

lT Support 

Cell Phone (one time cost) 

Computer Equipment (one time cost) 

Powerpoint Projector (one time cost) 

57,338 

3,000 

2,500 

4,224 

1,027 

1,000 

1,000 

1,12'l 

161 

2,710 

2,140 

71,906 

3,015 

2513 

4245 

1,O32 

1,005 

1,005 

1,126 

71,906 

5,033 

3,015 

25',13 

4245 

1,032 

1,005 

1,005 

1,'126 

72,624 

5,084 

3,045 

2,539 

4,287 

'l ,042 

1,015 

1,015 

1,137 

73,350 

5,135 

3,076 

2,564 

4,330 

1,053 

1,025 

1,025 

1,149 

74,451 

5,212 

3,106 

2,589 

4,374 

1,063 

1,035 

1,035 

1,160 

75,567 

5,290 

3,137 

2,615 

4,417 

1,074 

1,046 

1,046 

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Recoveries l20o/o per participant) 

Coldstream - Safe Gommunities Rural Program 

Spallumcheen - Safe Communities Rural Program 

Armstrong - Safe Communities Rural Program 

Enderby - Safe Communities Rural Program 

Lumby - Safe Communities Rural Program 

'15,244 

15,244 

15,244 

15,244 

15,244 

17,169 

17,169 

17j69 

17,169 

17,169 

18,176 

18,176 

18,176 

18,176 

18,176 

18,358 

18,358 

18,358 

18,358 

18,358 

18,541 

18,541 

18,541 

18,541 

18,541 

18,805 

f 8,805 

18,805 

18,805 

18,805 

19,073 

19,073 

19,073 

19,073 

19,073 

Attachment 6 

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A bylaw to amend the Refuse Collection 

Bylaw Number 3148. 1982 

WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Vernon has determined 

to amend "The Corporation of the City of Vernon Refuse Collection Bylaw 

Number 3148,'1982"; 

NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Vernon in open 

meeting assembled enacts as follows: 

1. This bylaw may be cited as "Refuse Collection (Rate lncrease) 

Amendment Bylaw Number 5257 ,2010'. 

2. Refuse Collection Bylaw #3148,1982 rates are hereby amended, in 

red, as follows: 

DIVISION NINE - FEES AND CHARGES 

900 a) The City will charge and each owner of residential premises shall 

pay $193i¡ $24.12 per quarter for the collection of household 

refuse. 

b) The City will charge and each owner of residential premises shall 

pay $5-50 $8.28 per quarter for the collection of residential 

recyclable products. 

c) The City will charge and each owner of commercial industrial 

properties, excluding Blue Jay, Predator Ridge, Foothills, Turtle 

Mountain and Okanagan Landing past the Yacht Club shall pay 

$€1Sg $64.f5 per quarter for the collection of recyclable 

products (blue bag). 

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901 The City shall render its account for garbage collection for residential 

premises on a quarterly basis. 

gO2 The City will charge each owner of commercial premises where bulk 

containers are not used: 

a) For one pickup per week ç714å $75.00 per quarter. 

b) For more than one pickup per week, an addition $1€0'97 $169.02 

per quarter for each additional pickup per week. 

c) Where an owner is not utilizing bulk containers and deposits trade 

waste in an amount which is excessive for the number of weekly 

pickups authorized, additional pickups will be made at the 

discretion of the Manager, Operation Services or authorized 

designate. The fee for each such additional pickup shall be $33'38 

$35.05 and the owner shall pay for such extra service. 

4. "The Corporation of the City of Vernon Refuse Collection Bylaw 

Number 3148,1982" is hereby ratified and confirmed in every other respect. 

READ A FIRST TIME this day of ,2010. 

READ A SECOND TIME this day of ,2010. 

READ A THIRD TIME this day of ,2010. 

ADOPTED this day of ,2010. 

Mayor: 


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BRrtrsH 

CoruuBIA 

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May 25, 2010 

Ms Patricia Bridal 

CMC, Corporate Officer 

Manager, Corporate Services 

Citv of Vernon 

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3oth st 

Vernon BC V1T 5E6 

Dear Ms Bridal: 

Thank you for your April 29,2010 letter addressed to the Honourable Michael de 

Jong, Solicitor General, and the attached memorandum from Mr. Kevin Bertles, 

Manager, Finance. I appreciate you sending this information. 

Yours truly, 

Security Programs and Police Technology Division 

Min¡stry of 

Public Safety 

and Solicitor General 

Security Programs and 

Police Technology 

wrirrv.pssg. gov.bc.ca/securityi ndustry 

Mailing Address: 

P.O. Box 9217 Stn Prov Gov't 

Victoria, BC V8W 9J1 

Telephone: (250) 387-6981 

Facsimile: (250) 387-5367 

Locat¡on: 

w400 

4000 Seynour Place 

Victoria, BC 

v8x 1w5 

35s

File: 7560-01 

April 29, 2010 

The Honourable Michael de Jong, QC 

Solicitor General 

Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General 

PO Box 9053, Stn Prov Govt 

Victoria, BC V8W 9E2 

Dear Minister de Jong: 

Re: Cost of Prime-BC Svstem lmplementation ,: 

At its regular meeting held on April 26, 2010, Council considered a memorandum from 

Mr. Kevin Ber¡es, Manager, Finance *nicn outlined the costs involved to implement the - 

Prime-BC System and passed the following resolution: 

"THAT Council receives the Memorandum dated April 8, 2010, from 

Mr. Kevin Bertles, Manager, Finance, rel cost of PRIME-BC System 

lmplementation; 

AND FURTHER that this information be forwarded to the local RCMP 

detachment, and the Solicitor General." 

As a result of Council's recommendation, please find enclosed a copy of Mr. Bertles' 

memorandum for Your information. 

lf you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bertles at 

kbertles @vernon.ca or 250-550-3550. 

Patricia Bridal, CMC, Corporate Officer 

Manager, CorPorate Services 

Enclosure 

cc: Kevin Bertles, Manager, Finance 

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OBWB Directors 

Okanogan Basin 

WATER BOARD 

Stu Wells - Chair, 

Regional District of Okanagan- 

Similkameen 

Rick Fairbairn - Vice Chair, 

Regional District of North 

Okanagan 

James Baker, Regional 

District of Central Okanagan 

Bernie Bauer, Okanagan 

Water StewardshiP Council 

Bufff Baumbrough, Regional 

District of North Okanagan 

Michael Brydon, Regional 

District of okanagan- 

Similkameen 

Gordon Glark, Regional 

District of Okanagan- 

Similkameen 

Doug Findlater, Regional 


Graeme James, Regional 


Gyula Kiss, Regional District 

of North Okanagan 

Toby Pike, Water SUPPIY 

Association of BC 

George Saddleman, 

Okanagan Nation Alliance 

The next regular meeting of 

the OBWB is scheduled for 

10am on JulY 6. 2O10 at 

Regional District of North 

Okanagan. 

BOARD REPORT: JUNC 3' 

I4i,Lr i'itl iloarj, i(eIci','n:' El. \l1\^' -ll''1 

r:.t\,1 .469.627 1 t 2ti1 .762.7011 

www.obwb.co 

Okanagan Basin Water Board Meeting Highlights 

Australia provides lessons for Okanagan: OBWB Executive Director Anna 

Warwick Sears presented findings from a recent water policy tour in 

Australia, and lessons learned from their 10 year drought experience' Of 

note was the universal value given to water. Dual flush toilets are standard' 

Recycled water for irrigation is common. And, maintaining environmental 

flows is given great importance. Flashing highways signs show dam levels, 

daily water use, and most communities have road signs with current drought 

con-d¡t¡ons. Sydney Water's goal is to be so water efficient that restrictions 

will not be needed. There are many lessons that can be applied in the 

Okanagan, noted Warwick Sears. 

conservation program highlighted at board meeting: carolina Restrepo- 

Tamayo, with the Okanagan Collaborative Conservation Program, reported on 

a website developed through an Environment Canada grant to OBWB' The 

site provides data on wildlife corridors in the valley, including maps of 

shorelines and a Habitat Atlas. The information helps local planners assess 

development applications - recognizing conservation issues such as fish 

habitat and how a development may affect wildlife migration. The site 

ensures collaboration between conservation groups in the Okanagan' 

Sewerage facility grants awarded: Board directors approved grants for 

wastewater treatment upgrades in three Okanagan communities. Vernon 

was awarded funds for their wastewater treatment plant. Penticton's grant 

covers costs of wastewater treatment and collection in their industrial area, 

and Okanagan Falls received a grant in principle to construct a wastewater 

treatment facility that is still in the design phase. 

water Board rece¡ves funds for valley-wide drought plan: The water Board 

has been granted $1O,OOO from the province, matching a previous federal 

grant of $7O,OOO to develop a valley-wide drought plan' The plan will draw 

ón tne Okanagan Water Supply and Demand Study to develop drought trigger 

levels, based on mainstem lake levels. Water providers can then use these 

trig[er levels to respond to water shortages' 

Reservoir storage needed: Directors discussed how the province's plan to lift 

the moratorium on the sale of recreational lots on drinking water reservoirs 

may affect the ability to expand needed drinking water storage, given the 

results of recently released Okanagan Water Supply & Demand Study' The 

water is needed for human use and summer fish flows. Directors agreed to 

send a letter from the OBWB to the province' 

For more information, please visit: www'OBWB'ca 357


MINUTES OF 

slsTER clTY GoMMITTEE MEETING (FILE 0540-35) 

KALAMALKA LAKE ROOM - CITY HALL 

HELD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17,2010 

PRESENT: Jack GilroY, Chairman 

Linda Donhauser, Vice Chair 

Gunther Zierler, Committee Member 

Tom Ouchi, Committee Member 

Louise Jonsson, Committee Member 

Reg Scott, Committee Member 

Laura-Lee Locheed, Committee Member 

Lois Mclaren, Committee Member 

ABSENT: Mayor Wayne LiPPert 

Jeanne Byron, Committee Member 

STAFF: Maria Doyle, Executive Assistant 

OTHERS: None 

CALL TO ORDER 

Chair Gilroy called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m' 

ADOpTION OF AGENDA Moved by Louise Jonsson, seconded by Linda Donhauser: 

THAT the Agenda for the Sister City Committee meeting held 

Wednesday, February 17 ,2010 be adopted. 

CARRIED. 

ADOPT¡ON OF MINUTES Moved by Louise Jonsson, seconded by Linda Donhauser: 

THAT the Minutes of the Sister City Committee meeting held 

Tuesday, January 19,2010 be amended that Gunther Zierler 

and Linda Donhauser work on an itinerary for Frankenburg, 

Austria and present this to the next meeting of the Sister City 

Committee. 

GARRIED 

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SISTER CITY COM]I'IITTEE MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17,2010 

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES: 

FRANKENBURG, AUSTRIA 

The Committee reviewed and discussed the flight portion 

quote that Gunther had obtained from Consuelo Godt, (travel 

agent for Visions Travel) regarding travel to Munich, Germany. 

The Committee agreed that a local travel agent must be used 

if this trip is to be a Sister Gity trip. 

The Committee discussed and agreed upon the need and 

value to fundraise for the trip to help reduce costs. Louise 

Jonsson reported that the Special Olympics fundraiser will be 

donating funds. 

The Committee discussed and agreed that the Sister City 

Committee will not plan a trip to Frankenburg, Austria for the 

Fall of 2O1O; however a trip separate from the Sister City 

Committee can proæed to travel to Frankenburg, Austria. 

TAVULIA, ITALY 

Chair Gilroy advised the Committee that the Dragoons 

Regiment is planning a trip to Tavulia, ltaly in 2011 to 

celebrate their centennial anniversary of liberating that region 

of ltaly during \ M/ll. Therefore, Chair Gilroy recommended 

that the sister city committee consider placing the trip to 

Tavulia on hold for now and advise John Topping that the 

Sister City Committee has placed their planning on hold. 

Moved by Louise Jonsson, seconded by Linda Donhauser 

THAT the Sister C¡ty trip to Europe (Tavulia, ltaly and 

Frankenburg, Austria) be postponed to the fall of 2011; 

THAT the Sister city committee will attempt to work with the 

BC Dragoons Regiment centennial committee to coordinate 

trip planning to Tavulia, ltalY; 

THAT the Sister city committee agreed that it is in the best 

interests to visit both Frankenburg, Austria and Tavulia, ltaly 

in one trip rather than break the trip into two separate visits; 

THAT the Sister City Committee request Mayor Lippert to 

advise the Mayors' of Frankenburg, Austria and Tavulia, ltaly 

that the Sister City Committee trip will be postponed lo 2011' 

CARRIED. 

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SISTER CITY GOMMITTEE MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17' 2OIO 

Page 3tr 

NEW BUSINESS: 

ST. LAMBERT, QUEBEC 

The Committee recommends that Mayor Lippert send a letter 

to the newly elected Mayor of St. Lambert inquiring whether or 

not st. Lambert wishes to continue as a sister city with 


TRAVEL AGENTS 

Louise Jonsson recommended that the Sister City Committee 

send letters to the following travel agenc¡es thanking them for 

their assistance and to advise them that the trip to Tavulia, 

Italy and Frankenburg, Austria have been postponed-and that 

they will be notified by the sister city committee for future 

assistance. 

1. Visions Travel Ltd. - Consuelo Godt, 

2. Carlson Wagonlit Travel - Georgia 

3. Marlin Travel - Alison 

ADDITIONAL SISTER CITIES 

SPARKLING HILL RESORT 

TOME, JAPAN 

these students will be visiting Tome. 

MODESTO, CALIFORNIA 

CAR CLUB 

Linda Donhauser reported to the Committee that a Vernon car 

club trip to Modesto, california is being planning for March or 

April 2010. 


BOOK SALE - SPECIAL 

Louise Jonsson informed the committee that the specþþ6

SISTER CITY COMM¡TTEE MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17' 2OIO 

OLYMPICS 

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olympic committee holds regular book sales and encouraged 

Cómm¡ttee members to drop by. Louise will circulate 

information regarding upcoming book sales to the committee. 

DATE AND TIME OF NEXT 

MEETING 

ADJOURNMENT 

The next meeting of the sister city committee is scheduled 

for Tuesday, Juné 8, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. lt was further agreed 

that the Siéter City óommittee would meet the 2nd Tuesday of 

the month from June onward. 

The sister city committee meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m. 

CERTIFIED CORREGT: 

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MINUTES OF 

THE BOARD OF VARIANCE 

HELD WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 24. 2O1O 

PRESENT: Peter Lockhart, Chair 

Robert Phare, Vice Chair 

Mark Wakefield 

Stewart Mitchell 

ABSENT: 

STAFF: 

OTHERS: 

Robin Stoddard 

Blake Laven, Planning Assistant 

Sherri Biluk, Committee Clerk 

Cornelius Martens, Manager, Building & lnspections 

Mr. & Mrs. Batula 

Rosemarie Kruger 

Ray Moran, Okanagan Trend West 

Bill Mclnnis 

ORDER 

ADOPTION OF AGENDA 

The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:59 am. 

Moved by Member Wakefield, seconded by Member Phare: 

BE lT RESOLVED that the agenda for Wednesday, 

February 24,2010 meeting of the Board of Variance be 

adopted as amended. 

CARRIED. 

ADOPTION OF MINUTES 

Moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Wakefield: 

BE lT RESOLVED that the minutes for Tuesday, April 

22,2008 meeting of the Board of Variance be adopted 

as circulated. 

CARRIED. 

1. APPEAL - JEFF HUTTON - 

8OV00033 

410 TYLER PI.ACE 

This application was withdrawn due to a previously approved blanket variance created 

for the subdivision. 

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February 24,2010 

8OV00032 

an Trent west, contractor for Darrel & carol Graham, has 

minimum side yard setback from 1.5 metres to 1'05 metres 

-dwelling. 

ngle detached city staff rwiewing unfinished 

building permit files discouered that the required surveyor's certificate for the project 

was never submitted. 

Rav Moran: Describes the variance request 1s 

an unfortunate incident with a 

miscalculation of tnã property line. BC Land Surveyors were not used at the time the 

house was built some 10 - 12 years ago. 

The footprint of the house has been turned slightly w-ith the neighbouring house which is 

also turned on the lot. There is also an elevation difference between the two houses 

which lessens the interference between the two homes. 

All properties within 30 metres of the subject proper$ have received letters advising 

them of the requested variance. No neighbours have voiced concerns' 

Moved by Member Wakefield, seconded by Member Phare; 

BE lT RESOLVED that the Board of Variance application submitt".d by Mr. Ray. 

. 

Moran of Okanágan Trend West, Contractor to Darrel & Carol Graham, to consider, 

under Section ñ.1.5 of Zoning Éylaw #5OOO, a variance to the minimum side yard 

building setback from 1.5 metres io 1.05 metres on lands legally described as Lot 

16, plan KAp5675g, sec. 1g, Tp. 5, ODYD (7104 Nakiska Drive) be approved. 

CARRIED. 

8OV00034 

Gerald and Dauphne Batula have applied for variances to: 

1. Minimum front yard setback from 5m to 2'5m 

2. Minimum rear yard setback from 7'5m to7 '2m 

3. Exterior side yard setback from 5m to 4'75m 

4. Deck projectión into front yard setback from 1.5m to 2m and 

5. Deck þroiection into the inierior side ya d setback from 0'8m to 1'1m 

variances were requested after the building was repositioned and the placement of the 

building did not t"ät the requirements of the issued variance permit' 

n the process of setting the foundation for the building, the 

in the correct location. The original Development Variance 

the regulations of the prevailing R2 Zoning now apply' 

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One letter was received from Michael and Uta Van Ziffle (attached). 

Rosemarie Kruoer was in attendance: 

tteighbour to the north of the subject property, Lot 11-12, Plan 225- 

While Mrs. Kruger did not object to the project being completed, she did have the 

following objections as noted below: 

o The building is situated too close to her lot. 

. Only objecting to their side of the property. 

. The sundeck is to high and too close and provides no privacy. 

o The windows of this building look directly into their back yard. 

. Afraid that this building is decreasing the value of their property.. 

. They have owned their home since 1993' 

. Don't want neighbours utilizing walkway as a sitting place. 

o Asked if windows could be darkened. 

Owners, Mr. Gerald and Mrs. Dauphne Batula were present and provided a brief history 

of the property in question. 

. Originally tree root damage resulted in a new foundation for the building having 

to be built. 

. Mr. & Mrs. Batula have owned this house for over 20 years and wanted to make 

improvements to make it sellable. 

o There is no deck but a landing and walkway to accommodate separate entrances 

for the upper and lower floors. 

. The Ministry of Transportation & Highways (MoTH) requested a road dedication 

ol20 feet fór Highway 97 which leaves the lot smaller than permitted under the 

R2 Zoning regulations. 

. The property was originally surveyed by Power & Associates who sold the 

comþany to Pinpoint-surveyors, a non BC Land Surveyor who incorrectly laid the 

survey pins. 

o When the City of Vernon requested a new survey, Mr. Batula contacted Pinpoint 

Surveyors who had gone out of business, so another surveyor had to be called 

in, Mr- Jason Shortt, from Russell N. shortt, BC Land Surveyors. 

. lt was determined by Jason Shortt's survey that the pins were incorrectly 

positioned by Pinpoint resulting in the house being placed too close to the lane. 

o The Board requested input from City Staff (Blake Laven, Planning and Cornelius 

Martens, Buiding lnspection regarding the history from the City's prospective' 

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The Board members made the following comments: 

Neighbours want to see this settled. Devalued property and infringes on privacy. 

Would be a hardship on current owners to tear down and start over. 

Council approved the original setbacks. Foundation was completed within the 

timeframe but didn't meei conditions of the variance; therefore the zoning reverts 

back to R2 Zoning and the 5 metre required setback to the front' 

A screening fence which provides some privacy for the neighbour was discussed. 

The setbacks requested at the south and west of the propefi are minor' 

Neighbour across street will be satisfied when the building is completed, the 

Board understands their frustration. 

The Manager of Buildings and Inspections will send a letter summarizing the 

bui6ing dãpartments polition as far as what permits are in place and what the 

limitatiõns are. Mr. & Mrs. Batula will require a valid building permit. 

The walkway could be reduced in width from 40 inches to the required minimum 

width of 34 inches. 

The Ministry of Transportation and Highways will require the same dedication for 

all of the properties along this section of Highway 97. 

Moved by Member Mark Wakefield, seconded by Member Rob Phare; 

BE ¡T RESOLVED that the Board of Variance application submitted by Gerald and 

Dauphne Batula to consider, under Section 11.1.5 of Zoning Bylaw #5000, a 

variánce to the minimum front yard setback from 5m to 2.5m, a variance to the 

minimum rear yard setback from 7.5m to7.2m, and exterior side yard setback from 

5m to 4.75m, ã Oect< projection into the front yard setback from 1.5m to 2m and a 

deck projection into the interior side yard setback from 0.8m to 1 .1m be approved 

subject to the following conditions: 

1. The North side walkway being narrowed to meet the minimum allowed by the 

building code to 34 inches or 864 mm; 

2. Privacy screening be installed on the north side of the property to the 

satisfaction of the City Building Inspector; and 

3. All other requirements must conform to the existing R2 Zoning except what has 

been applied as variances. 

CARRIED. 

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ADJOURNMENT 

The meeting of the Board of Variance adjourned at 10:05 am. 

GERTIFIED CORREGT: 

Chair Peter Lockhart 

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MINUTES OF HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING 

HELD 

THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2O1O 

PRESENT: CouncillorSPiers 

Dan Stuart, Chair 

Barbara HartleY 

Yves Beaudin 

Linda Jenkins 

Patricia Sebastian 

LoriAnne Glazin 

ABSENT: Dale Rintoul, CitY Planner 

STAFF: Dean Strachan, Planning Assístant 

Sherri Biluk, Gommittee Clerk 

ORDER 

The meeting was called to order at 3:35 pm. 

ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by Barbara Hartley, seconded by Yves Beaudin: 

THAT the agenda for April 15,2010 Heritage Advisory 

Committee meeting be amended to add the following 

items: 

Add item 4.d) - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Plaques, 

Choose Next Three Plaques 

Add item 4.a) - NEW BUSINESS - 

Add item 4.b) - NEW BUSINESS - 

Conference 

Old Heritage List 

Heritage BC 

Add item 4.c) - 

NEW BUSINESS - Photo lD tags' 

AND FURTHER, that the agenda be adopted as 

amended. 

CARRIED. 

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Moved by Patricia Sebastian, seconded by Barbara Hartley: 

THAT the minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee 

meeting held Thursday, March 18,2010 be adopted. 

CARRIED. 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 

DRAFT STATEMENTS OF 

SIGNIFICANCE FOR THE 

NEXT HERITAGE SITES 

TO BE UPDATED IN THE 

HERITAGE REGISTER 

HERITAGE PLAQUES 

COUNCIL MOTION 

The Chaír advised that drafting the Statements of Significance 

for the next 12 heritage sites is low priority. 

Recommendations for the next set of Heritage Revitalization 

Grants and the presentation of the current three plaques and 

drafting the wording for the next three Heritage Plaques will 

take priority. Therefore this item will be deferred to a later 

date. 

Council has approved the wording for the three plaques to be 

presented. The Chair will now take the information early next 

week to Enderby Jewellers who will cast the bronze plaques. 

Once the plaques are ready the recipients can be visited to 

decide where they would like the plaques mounted. A photo 

shoot will be scheduled with the Mayor once the plaques are 

installed. 

BUS TOUR MOTION 

The committee members will defer the bus tour request to the 

next meeting. A walking tour will be investigated and added 

to the next agenda for discussion. 

It was noted that most of the 12 sites to receive new 

statements of significance are all within walking distance 

except; 

Estabrooks/Cartwright House at 7966 Okanagan Landing 

Road; and 

Brigadier Murphy Vernon Armoury located at 1900 - 29th 

Street, by the DND grounds. 

PLAQUES 3 CHOICES 

The next three heritage sites to receive City of Vernon 

heritage plaques are as follows: 

1. CPR Station House -7813 Okanagan Landing Road, 

2. S.L. Smith Bookstore/MacKenzie's Men's Wear, 

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3212 - 

30th Avenue; and 

3. Mrs. G.M. Smith/Edith Dent House, 24OO - 25th Avenue 

The chair will begin to form the wording for the plaques and 

email the drafts to the other committee members for their 

review. The final suggested wording will be brought back to 

the next meeting for review. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

OLD HERITAGE LIST 

The chair pointed out that there were up to 300 heritage sites 

listed on the heritage register at one point in time. currently 

there are approximately 123 listed on the heritage register. 

It was suggested that the committee try and make an effort to 

contact the current owners of the original sites that are no 

longer registered, to see if they would be interested in getting 

bacl on the city's heritage register. lt was stated that having a 

larger group of heritage home owners on the register may 

assist in securing grant money' 

This item will be deferred until after the grant process' 

ANNUAL HERITAGE 

CONFERENCE JUNÊ.12TH 

IN VICTORIA 

The Annual Heritage conference will be held June 12,2O10 in 

Victoria this year. 

Moved by Linda Jenkins, seconded by LoriAnn Glazin; 

THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommends 

Council approve the registration fee of $175'00 for a 

member of the Heritage committee to attend this years 

Heritage Conference in Victoria. 

CARRIED. 

NAME TAGS 

The chair advised that the members should have their 

photographs taken for their photo id cards as they will be 

ventuñng onto private property to review grant applications. 

Joanie clary's business cards were distributed with the 

members Oóing requested to set up a time with Joanie to 

have their Pictures taken. 

REVIEW THE 2O1O 

HER¡TAGE 

The chair divided up the six Heritage Revitalization Grant 

Applications between the six members; one each to review. 

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RESTORATION GRANT 

APPLICATIONS 

The committee members were reminded to wear their picture 

id when visiting the sites. 

The grant applications will be reviewed at the Heritage 

Adviãory Cómmittee meeting on May 2orh,2o1o' 

The Heiitage Restoration Grant applications have been 

divided up as follows: 

1. Ryley & Murray Shaw - Barb Hartley 

2. Maurie Deaton - Yves Beaudin 

3. Chris & Michelle Andrews -Patricia Sebastian 

4. Nathalie Estevo - LoriAnn Glazin 

5. Susan Lansdall - Linda Jenkins 

6. Caetani Cultural Centre - Dan Stuart 

The committee members were reminded by the chair that the 

requested works outlined in the applications cannot be started 

before the grant has been approved. 

DATE OF NEXT MEETING 

ADJOURNMENT 

The next meeting of the Heritage Advisory committee is 

tentativety set for MaY 20, 2010' 

The meeting of the Heritage Advisory committee adjourned at 

4:27 pm. 

CERTIFIED CORRECT: 

Chairman 

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THE CORPO 

MINUTES OF 

THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 

TOLKO BUILDING 

HELD 

MONDAY, APRIL 19,2010 

PRESENT: Peter Lockhart 

Jason Gilbert 

Don Gibbs 

Rodney Goodchild 

Gfenn Benischek 

Sandy Kersey 

HeeSon Domay, Tourism Advisory Commíttee rep. 

Jane Lister, CommunitY Futures 

ABSENT: Mayor Lippert 

Leon Gous, CAO 

Lyle Enns 

Claudette Everitt 

Sid Sidhu 

Brent Ree 

John Lent 

Val Trevis, Chamber of Commerce 

Ruth Hoyte, Downtown Vernon Association 

STAFF: Kim Flick, Manager, Planning & Building 

Rob Miles, Planning Assistant 

Kevin Poole, Economic Development Officer 

OTHERS: Steve Nicol, Lions Gate Consulting lnc. 

Randy Sunderman, Peak Solutions Consulting lnc. 

ORDER 

The Economic Development Officer (EDO) called the meeting 

to order at 8:15 am. 

ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by Jason Gilbert, seconded by Jane Lister: 

THAT the agenda for Monday, April 19,2010 meeting of 

the Economic Development Advisory Committee be 

adopted. 

CARR¡ED. 

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ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Jane Lister, seconded by Don Gibbs: 

THAT the minutes of Thursday, January 14, 2010 and 

February 4,2010 meeting of the Economic Development 

Advisory Committee be adoPted. 

CARRIED. 


INTERMODAL FAClLlw An lntermodal Facility study was undertaken to improve the 

- FINAL REPORT logistics opportunities for regional shippers' 

Although the report has indicated an intermodal facility is not 

feasiblé at this point, ensuring the long term viability is 

essentialto the manufacturing sector in the North okanagan. 

To construct a new intermodalfacility would be very costly and 

is unlikely to achieve financial stability. lt was noted that there 

are exisiing transload facilities in Kamloops and Winfìeld 

which could be an alternative to constructing a new facility' 

The two existing facilities have the capacity for expansion. 

The report also concluded that the sustainability of carriers 

such as Kelowna Pacific Railway (KPR) is most important to 

ensure direct rail service for the transportation of raw materials 

and products. Municipalities throughout the North okanagan 

n."d to be aware of the situation and ensure that lands 

adjacent to rail are preserved for industrial rail users where 

possible. 

The final report will go to Council and the Regional District of 

the North Okanagan for their endorsement' 

Moved by Peter Lockhart, seconded Don Gibbs; 

THAT the Economic Development Committee 

recommends council endorse the attached Feasibility 

Study for an lntermodal FacilitY. 

TEcHNoLoGy 

woRKSHOp - lNpuT 

NOTES 

CARRIED. 

Key technological stakeholders attended a workshop to review 

opportunities to develop a "technology park" in the vernon 

area to attract additional technology related businesses to the 

area. 

overall the session was good with approximately 15 

individuals attending, from companies such as Kal Tire, Tolko, 

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A discussion ensued as to whether to proceed with 

investigating a tech park and where it would be located. 

According to Telus, the City of Vernon has superior 

infrastructure compared to other communities in Western 

Canada. 

There was discussion regarding the technology park outside 

of Ottawa. Corel Draw was the anchor tenant that attracted 

other technology type industries to the area. 

Tech firms advised that attracting staff was difficult. lt was 

suggested that if there were more technology businesses in 

Verñon it would assist in attracting and retaining this type of 

professionals. lt was pointed out that the first graduates are 

now coming out of the Engineering Department at UBCO' 

INDUSTRIAL LAND - 

MEMORANDUM OF 

UNDERSTANDING 

LABOUR MARKET 

WORKSHOP 

This will be flushed out more in the overall economic 

development strategY. 

Kevin Poole advised that the Memorandum of understanding 

agreements have all been received from the surrounding 

aieas. The MOU will be taken to Council for their 

endorsement. 

one of the issues facing the okanagan is an upcoming labour 

shortage. Kevin Poole informed the committee that he has 

submitted an application to the Province for a Labour Market 

Partnership to undertake a comprehensive business retention 

program that would include a labour market analysis. 

Labour market needs were identified through vision North 

okanagan, a group of regional residents and professionals 

who have a passion for community economic development. 

They meet regularly to discuss ideas, challenges, issues and 

possible solutions. 

Kevin Poole is exploring the Synchronist Business Software 

program to assist in implementing the program. The software 

program will provide data to determine where the labour force 

is góing and what things are affecting our labour market' 

NEW BUSINESS: 

LIONS GATE 

CONSULTING - 

ECONOMIC 

A draft of the vernon Economic Development strategy was 

reviewed by Steve Nicol of Lions Gate Consulting lnc' 

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DEVELOPMENT A total of 13 strategies with 32 separate initiatives were 

STRATEGY DlscussloN proposed. The following major points were defined in the 

final strategY: 

1. Business Retention and Expansion 

2. EntrePreneurshiP 

3. lnvestment and Worker Attraction 

4. Trade and ExPort DeveloPment 

5. Communications and Dialogue 

6. Brownfield RedeveloPment 

7. EmPloYment Land DeveloPment 

8. Economic lnfrastructure 

CitY Centre RedeveloPment 

L 

10. Public Market 

11. CommunitY Forest 

12. Conference and Convention Centre 

13. Tourism SuPPort 

The Economic Development strategy will be adjusted after 

consulting with the committee members and will be brought 

back to tñe next meeting with a clearer outline of priorities for 

the next three Years. 

Some items discussed were: 

, Vernon has an aging population of which 1/3 is going to 

be over the age of 65 in the next 10 years' lf you 

include the under 18 population, as also not being in 

the labour force, approximately /. of population will not 

in the labour force, which will pose a problem. 

, Young families are attracted to communities where they 

can ãfford to purchase a home, raise families and 

where there are well paying jobs available. lnvestment 

and worker attraction need an extra level of marketing' 

, Vernon can learn from other communities that have 

business incubators. Business incubators are 

programs designed to accelerate the successful 

devélopment of entrepreneurial companies through an 

affay of business support lncubation. 

, create an inventory of brownfield sites. Brownfield 

sites are sites that have been contaminated abandoned 

or underused industrial and commercial facilities 

available for re-use. The Province has a redevelopment 

strategy for these sites. 

. ldentifying and develop a site in the downtown core forrrn

EGONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING, APRIL 19,2010 

Page 5 

RV Parking for which visitors would be able to walk 

downtown from and would include a splash basin and 

sani dump. This RV site could go hand in hand with a 

central visitors centre. 

A public market feasibility study should be undertaken' 

The railway study has proved the importance of rail in 

the North Okanagan. 

Economic development needs to be tied to the planning 

component ie: promoting the waterfront and city centre 

plans. 

The implementation of a highly functional "invest 

Vernon" web site is a priority which will include 

industrial land and downtown building sites. 

Rob Miles, Planning Assistant with the City of Vernon 

will assist Kevin Poole with the community profile and 

web site. The first order of business will be to make 

sure existing companies have their concerns 

addressed, which will make it easier to attract new 

business. 

Annual work plans will be provided to the committee 

members to outline what is happening and what is 

planned to be achieved as far as initiatives over the 

next year. 


pAT WHEATCROFT Pat has been extremely busy and was honoured to be a part 

of committee but can't find time to attend. As such, he has 

resigned, but would like to rejoin the committee at a later date 

if at all possible.. 

DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next Economic Development Advisory Committee is 

tentatively set for Monday, May 17,2010- 

ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Economic Development Advisory 

Committee adjourned at 9:57 am. 

CERTIFIED CORRECT: 

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M¡NUTES OF 

THE COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM COMMITTEE 

HELD 

FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2O1O 

PRESENT: VOTING 

Councillor Baumbrough 

Tannis Nelson, NORD 

Kim NasiPaYko, Rotary 

Liza Shippam 

Kim Tregaskis 

ABSENT: Shirley Koenig, Manager, Operations 

lsabel Prystawik, Gardener 

Councillor O'Keefe 

STAFF: Sherri Biluk, Committee Clerk 

ORDER 

ADOPTION OF AGENDA 

The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:05 am' 

Moved by Kim Tregaskis, seconded by Liza Shippam: 

That the agenda for Friday, April 30, 2010 meeting of the 

Communities in Bloom Committee be amended to add 

the following items: 

1. ADD ITEM: 5.e) - NEW BUSINESS - 

2. ADD ITEM: 5. f) - NEW BUSINESS - Seed 

packages 

Judges Visit 

AND FURTHER, that the agenda be adopted as 

amended. 

CARRIED. 


Moved by Kim Nasipayko, seconded by Tannis Nelson: 

That the minutes of the Communities in Bloom 

Committee meeting held Friday, April 9, 2010 be 

adopted. 

CARR¡ED. 

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EARTH DAY - UPDATE 

Liza shippam and friends were thanked for managing the clB 

booth on Earth DaY. 

It was suggested for future events that the committee 

members wear their clB name tags or have T-shirts made up 

to wear. This was suggested so that the members can float 

around the event and still be identified by the public. Kim 

Nasipayko will obtain quotes for T-shirts. 

A thank you card will be sent to the Garden club volunteers 

who have completed packaging the sunflower seeds to be 

given away by the CIB Committee. 

Wade Cantalope, owner of Elephant Storage and member of 

Kalamalka Rotary, will also receive a thank you card for 

supplying the boxes and soil for two businesses as part of the 

Back Alley Gardens Project. 

ROTARY WORK DAY 

The city of Vernon has officially thanked the Kalamalka 

Rotarians for the work that they accomplished on their 

"lnternational Rotarians at Work Day" when they painted and 

tidied up the north end tourist booth. Pictures of the garden 

boxes will be added to the CIB Facebook page. 

It was noted that the vernon community Arts centre has 

applied for a grant to recycle clay and glaze using it to make 

unique bricks. Once the project is in place it could be 

included in the Profile Book. 

GARDEN CENTRE 

CONTEST 

Tannis Nelson has put a lot of work into getting the garden 

office stores and the two garden centres. 

The Garden contest will have three categories and are as 

follows: 

1. Art Knapp Plantland and Florist - Residential patio and 

deck 

2. Swan Lake Fruit and Garden Centre - Residential yard 

3. City of Vernon - Businesses 

Fred Lyall will be assisting on the committee's behalf by 

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short listing for the garden centres and judging for the 

business category. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

Page 3 

EMAIL FROM JOHN 

BORST, CHAIR CIB 

DRYDEN ONTARIO 

PRESS RELEAST - 

¡NCLUDING CIB 

PROFILE BOOK 

An email was received recently from Mr. John Borst, CIB 

chair in Dryden ontario. lsabel Prystawik has spoken to Mr. 

Borst who is impressed with vernon being the first clB 

Committee in Canada to have a Facebook page, which he 

thought was amazing. The Vernon clB page is now linked to 

Dryden's. 

The clB committee will work to stay informed as to events 

taking place in vernon and that can be featured in vernon's 

Profile Book. 

once completed there will be five copies of the profile book 

printed. iwo for the judges (one each), two for.the CIB 

bommittee (one can be used for presentations) and one for 

Mayor & Council. 

The judge's report card from last year will be reviewed to see 

wheie improvements can be made. This item will be included 

on the next CIB agenda. 

The judges will arrive in Vernon on Monday, July. 19th and 

taken oñtne CIB tour on Tuesday, July 20th. Tour details will 

be reviewed at the next clB meeting along with meals and 

evening events for the judges. 

some of the items that were discussed as part of the judges 

tour are as follows: 

. community Arts Centre potters are collaborating with 

bonsai and orchid clubs who will exhibit on clay pots 

designed for specific plants while the judges are in 

town. 

. Polson Park flower clock 

. Science Centre 

o Xerindipity 

Shaw Cable will be invited to cover the judge's tour' 

PROCESS FOR PUBLIC 

INVOLVEMENT 

since the clB committee is asking citizens to tell us what 

they are doing, ways to highlight public involvement was 

discussed. 

Examples of citizens that have come forward include Julia 

Lissaú, member of the Sustainable Network Society, who has 

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created a vegetable garden that is compact and uses trickle 

water as a wãy of water conservation. A committee member 

will visit the gården to take photos and to see if Julia would 

agree to have them posted on Facebook. 

Also, during the Earth Day event, Ron Candy mentioned to a 

clB committee member that he and his wife have created a 

beautiful garden with over 250 different plans. They will be 

asked to consider entering their garden in the Garden 

Contest. 

The People's Place Garden Tour will occur in the near future' 

A Committee member will attend this tour to encourage 

gardeners to enter the Garden Contest' 

JUDGES VISIT 

SEED PACKAGES 

All of the exceptional gardens in vernon cannot be featured 

in the Judges Profile Book as there are too many. other 

methods oi acknowledging some of the beautiful gardens in 

Vernon were discussed. Pictures of the gardens could be put 

on the city's shutterbug web page and the monitor at city 

Hall. Thié will be investigated. A monthly article in the 

newspaper highlighting some of the gardens was also 

discussed. 

signage, plaques or garden tiles which could tie into the clB 

tor tne winners of the garden contest were discussed. 

"oît"õt 

The clB committee created 5000 sunflower seed packages, 

which will be given away at different events this spring' 

A discussion ensued as to where and when the packages 

could be distributed to the public' 

A suggestion was to visit the recreation centre and/or the 

farme.ns market to pass out the seed packages and highlight 

the Communities in Bloom initiatives. Tannis Nelson will 

enquire to see ¡f clB can set up at the Farm.ers Market 

entiance to pass out seed packages and also when a table 

could be set up at the Recreation Centre. 

The sunshine Festival would also be an opportunity to pass 

out seed packages. Kim Nasipayko agreed to apply for a 

booth in the Sunshine Festival' 


MARILYN BERGLUND 

unfortunately Marilyn Berglund has resigned from the clB 

committee due to iliness. This vacancy on the CIB committee 

will be advertised in the local paper for the next two weeks. 

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MEETING DATES 

ADJ9URNMENT 

The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 21, 2010 at 

8:00 am. (Every three weeks untiljudges come)' 

The meeting of the Communities in Bloom Committee 

adjourned at 9:15 am. 

CERTIFIED GORREGT: 

Chair 

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THE CORPORATION OF THE GITY OF VERNON 

MINUTES OF ADVISORY PLANNTNG BOARD MEETING 

HELD 

TUESDAY, MAY 11,2010 

PRESENT: VOTING 

Bill Hellwig, Vice Chair 

Jennifer Miles 

Bill Glover 

Steven DeBella 

Mary MacQueen 

Bruce Beley 

NON VOTING 

Councillor Baumbrough 

Councillor SPiers 

ABSENT: Clare Kooistra, Chair 

John Lainsbury 

Larry Lundgren 

STAFF: Dale Rintoul, Planner 

Dean Strachan, Planning Assistant 


oRDER 

ADOpTION OF 

AGENDA 

ADOpTION OF 

MINUTES 

The chair called the meeting to order at 4:03 pm. 

Moved by Mary MacQueen, seconded by Steven Debella: 

THAT the agenda for the Advisory Planning Board 

meeting of Tuesday, May 11,2010 be adopted. 

GARRIED. 

Moved by Mary MacQueen, seconded by Jennifer Miles: 

rHAT the minutes for the Advisory Planning Board 

meeting of Tuesday, April 27,2010 be adopted. 

CARRIED. 


As requested by the APB members, the city Planner p.rovided 

an overview of Council's decisions at their May 19th, 2010 

Regular meeting in relation to those development applications 

previously reviewed by the Committee. 

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NEW BUSINESS: 

CORNERSTONE 

ENTERPRISES LTD., 

ON BEHALF OF PETER 

LUKIAN¡UK- 

REZONING 

APPLICATION FOR 

LOTS 9 AND 10, PLAN 

KAP58251, SEC. 26, TP. 

9, ODYD 

(1808 & 1812 - 14th Ave) 

zoN00161 

The Advisory Planning Board members reviewed rezoning 

application zoNoo161. The following points were highlighted: 

. The original duplexes in this area were zoned R4 - 

Small Lot 

Resideñtial and were conforming . ln 2004 when the zoning 

bylaw was updated this area was inadveftently included in 

tÉe R3 - Medium Lot Residential zone. This in turn made the 

existing duplexes legal but non-conforming. 

. No complaints were received and no further action was 

taken. Now the new owners wish to construct two semidetached 

residential units (duplexes) on each of the lots. 

. lt was noted that it is a good idea to keep the berm 

maintained and to plant Fir trees at the rear of the property to 

help minimize the noise from Hwy #6 and add some greenery 

to the highwaY view. 

Moved by Steven Debella, seconded by Bill Glover; 

THAT the Advisory Planning Board recommends council 

approve the rezoning application submitted by Peter 

Lukianiuk, on behalf of cornerstone Enterprises, to rezone 

Lots 9 & 10, Plan KAP58251, Sec.26, Tp.9, ODYD, (1808 

Medium Lot Residential 

and 1 812 - 14th Avenue) from R3 - 

to R5 Four Plex Residential to construct two semidetached 

residential units on each of the lots' 

CARRIED. 

501114 BC LTD., 

REZONING AND 

DEVELOPMENT 


APPLICATIONS FOR 

LOT 2,BLK 42, SEC. 3, 

TP. 8, PLAN 3278, 

ODYD 

(3102- 37th Avenue) 

2oN00147 AND 

DVP0oI86 

The Advisory Planning Board members reviewed rezoning 

application zoN0o147 and Development Variance Permit 

Application DVP00186. The following points were highlighted: 

o lt was pointed out that a structural analysis will be required 

for this building as the foundation is failing and the owner 

cannot secure financing to do the upgrades. 

. ln order to put a new foundation under the building, the 

existing structure will need to be lifted to allow for a 

basement. Since the building is going to be lifted, it was 

suggested that the building could be moved back from the 

stréét and the youth centre to allow for a hedge and fire 

escape on the west side of the building and allow for parking 

on the east side of the building' 

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The proposal is to 

3-plex. Each of th 

unit and wilt conta 

ng to create a 

single dwelling 

on each floor' 

Each of the 3 units will be considered a rooming house with 

three rooms on the basement level and second floor and 4 

bedrooms on the main floor. Usually one of the renters 

assumes a management role. 

It was pointed 

important sou 

Affordable Ho 

rooming houses which were noted to have time and care 

taken in their construction. 

staff supports the rooming house proposal in the city centre 

location. The c2 zone, Transitional commercial is the only 

zone which allows the room house use. currently there are 

only 10 properties in Vernon that are zoned C2- 

There will be only one title on this property and will be treated 

as multi family in terms of the water and garbage utilities. 

Moved by Bruce Beley, seconded by Jennifer Miles; 


approve the rezoning application submitted by officials of 

501114 B.C. Ltd. for Lot 9, Plan 19046, Sec' 15, Tp. 8, 

ODYD (6539 Eagle Road) from C4 Street Oriented 

commercial to c2 - Transitional commercial to allow for a 

rooming house on the ProPertY; 

AND FURTHER, that Council deny the Development 

Variance Permit application request to vary the minimum 

front yard setback from 4.5m to 2'49m and to vary the 

minimum west side yard building setback from 2.0m to 1.7m: 

AND FURTHER, that Council approve the Development 

Variance Permit application request to vary the minimum 

front yard building setback from 4.5m to 3'0m, the minimum 

west side yard building setback from 2.0m to 1.5m and the 

minimum number of off-street parking spaces from five 

spaces to three spaces in order to convert the existing 

residence into three dwelling units with each operated as a 

rooming house. 

CARRIED. 

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BERCUM BUILDERS 

¡NC., DEVELOPMENT 


APPLICATION FOR LOT 

2, PLAN KAP895I7, DL 

298, ODYD 

(8368 Tronson Road) 

DVP00187 

The Advisory Planning Board members reviewed Development 

Variance Permit DVP00187. The following points were 

highlighted: 

The Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area (SPEA) 

setback is set at 15 metres from the high water mark' The 

R6 - Lakeshore Residential zone requires the rear yard to 

be a minimum of 7.5m from the property line. The property 

owners have gone back and redesigned the building to stay 

back from the SPEA setback. 

A shared access has been proposed between Lot 1 and 2 

(both owned by the applicant) to create a functional front 

entrance to Tronson road. Each neighbour will be able to 

back into the other driveway to come onto the road way face 

first. The property line appears to be centered on the 

existing driveway. 

It was suggested that the applicant should indemnify the City 

for any excavation done to protect the integrity of Tronson 

Road. T here will be no retaining walls used to suppott 

Tronson Road. 

Fill will be brought in to raise the proposed structure up to 

the Tronson Road elevation which would bring the driveway 

exit up to grade with Tronson Road. without a cross section 

it is hard to visualize. 

The landscaping requirements are not enforced through the 

Development Variance Permit but will be through the 

Building Permit. 

It was noted that there was an address typing error on 

Figures 1 & 2. The address should read 8368 Tronson 

Road and not 6368 Tronson Road. 

Moved by Bruce Beley, seconded by Bill Glover; 

THAT the Advisory Planning Board recommends Council 

approve the Development Variance Permit application 

submitted by officials of Bercum Builders lnc. for Lot 2, Plan 

K4P89517, D.L. 298, ODYD (8368 Tronson Road) to vary 

the front yard setback from 4.0m to 0.26m in order to 

accommodate the Streamside Protection Enhancement Area 

on the property. 

CARRIED. 

384


MR & MRS PODOLSKI, 

DEVELOPMENT 


APPLICATION FOR LOT 

12, PLAN 3278, BLK. 

42, SEC. 3, TP. I, ODYD 

(3600 - 31'tStreet) 

DVP00l92 

Councillor Baumbrough declared a conflict of interest with the 

next application, DVPÓo192 as her company will be landscaping 

the subject property. Councillor Baumbrough left the meeting at 

4:24 pm. 

The Advisory Planning Board members reviewed Development 

variance Permit DVPOo192. The following points were 

highlighted: 

. The proposalfits in with other home based businesses in the 

neighbourhood. There is 2 hour parking allowed along the 

eas-i side of 31tt Street and 36th I venue, with no on street 

parking allowed on the west side of the 31't Street' 

. The proposed renovations will improve the appearance of the 

building. 

. lt was questioned as to why there is only one parking stall 

requested for the residence. one of the residents works 

away from home during the day and would be able to park in 

the two commercial spots in the evenings. 

. The property owner will be responsible for upgrades to offsite 

works. 

Moved by Steven Debella, seconded by Jennifer Miles; 


approve the Development Variance Permit application 

submifted by Mr. & Mrs. Podolski for Lot 12, Plan 3278, Blk 

42, Sec. 3, Tp. 8, ODYD (3600 - 

31't Street) to vary the 

minimum on-site parking requirement from 7 to 3 stalls to 

renovate the existing single family dwelling in order to create 

a commercial afea for a registered massage therapist 

business and a three bedroom residential unit' 

CARRIED. 

counciltor Baumbrough returned to the meeting at 4:40 pm. 

NEXT MEETING 

ADJOURNMENT 


The next meeting of the Advisory Planning Board is scheduled 

for 4:00 pm on WednesdaY, MaY 26,2010. 

The meeting of the Advisory Planning Board adjourned at 

4: 42 pm. 


I i '. ," 

l/;'" chair 

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MINUTES OF 

THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 

HELD THURSDAY, MAY 13,2010 

PRESENT: Mayor LiPPert 

Councillor SPiers 

Councillor O'Keefe 

Councillor GilroY 

Councillor Nicol 

ABSENT: 

STAFF: Leon Gous, CAO 


Terry Martens, Accounting Supervisor 


ORDER 

The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:52 pm. 

Moved by Councillor Spiers, seconded by Mayor Lippert: 

THAT the agenda for Thursday, May '1 3,2010 meeting of 

the Finance Committee be adoPted' 

CARRIED. 

ADOPTION OF 

MINUTES 

Moved by Mayor Lippert, seconded by Councillor Spiers: 

THAT the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting 

held Thursday, April 29,2010 be adopted' 

CARRIED. 

BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES: 

It was commented that the continuity schedule of Reserues 

(schedule 3), of the Audited Financial statements, illustrates 

a low balance for the RcMP 2009 year end, in comparison to 

a different reserve schedule. The Manager of Finance will 

review and advise back to the Committee member. 

The work being done at Polson Park will require a budget line. 

The Manager of Finance will make a budget adjustment. 

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The BC Lottery corporation $50,000 social Responsibility 

Grant money has still not been received by the City' This 

grant is depended upon by the city and non profit agencies in 

the community. The Mayor advised that he did bring this 

subject up at the Southern lnterior Local Government 

Association (SILGA) Convention held April 29 to May 1'2010 

in Osoyoos. Officials are aware of the issue. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

2OO9 VARIANCE 

REPORT 

The Accounting Supervisor provided an overview of the 2009 

Variance Report. 

The General Fund Report, year ended December 31, 2009, 

was provided to the Committee in a familiar format (Page 6)' 

The report illustrates that 2009 had a balanced budget 

breaking even with both revenues and expenses. 

The Variance Report for General Fund Expenses (Page 7 

which is sorted by magnitude) illustrates just under 92o/o actual 

to budget. 

The Variance Report for the Sewer Fund, (Pages I & 9) had a 

surplus before being transferred to reserves of $656,1 32. 

A detailed explanation of expenditures was provided (Pg. 10). 

Moved by Councillor O'Keefe, seconded by Councillor Spiers; 

THAT the Finance Committee receives the General Fund 

Variance Reports for Year Ended, December 31, 2009 

which will be displayed on the City of Vernon web site for 

information to the communitY. 

CARRIED. 

2009 couNclL 

EXPENSES 

The 2009 Council Expenses Report will become part of the 

Annual Report with the Summary being provided on the City's 

web site. The remuneration includes all expenses including 

travel, mileage and accommodations. 

Moved by Councillor Spiers, seconded by Councillor O'Keefe; 

THAT the Finance Committee receives the summary of 

the 2009 Council Expenses Report that will be displayed 

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on the City of Vernon web 

community. 

site for information to the 

CARRIED. 

2OO9 PAYMENTS 

TO VENDORS IN 

EXGESS OF 

$25,000 

A general discussion ensued on various vendors. This repod 

wii Oe included in the Annual Report on the City website' 

It was noted that the format of this report has vastly improved 

to assist in transparency and reviewing' 

Moved by councillor o'Keefe, seconded by councillor spiers; 

THAT the Finance Committee receives the 2009 

Payments to Vendors in excess of $25,000 Report which 

wili be displayed on the City of Vernon web site for 

information to the communitY' 

CARRIED. 

LEGAL FEE 

EXPENDITURE 

ANALYSIS 

YEAR TO DATE, 

DECEMBER 31, 

2009 

The question was asked whether it would be more cost 

efficient if the City hired its own lawyer. lt was advised that 

law firms have different specialties such as labour, general 

municipal law, planning and land transactions. lt was also 

pointed out that an "in house lawyer" would . 

become a 

manager for legal advice and would end up costing the city 

just as much. 

The'Miscellaneous' amounts are fairly significant compared to 

other amounts. 

This report will not be presented on the City website' 

Moved by councillor o'Keefe, seconded by councillor spiers; 

That the Finance Committee receives the Legal Fee 

Analysis Report, Year to Date, December 31, 2009' 

CARRIED. 

SCHEDULE OF 

CONSULTING 

FEES PAID 

This schedule of consulting Fees Paid Report will be 

presented as part of the Annual Report on the city website. 

Moved by councillor spiers, seconded by councillor o'Keefe; 

That the Finance committee receives the schedule of 

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consulting Fees Paid which will be displayed on the city 

of Vernon web site for information to the community' 

CARRIED. 


LETTER TO MLA 

FOSTER RE 

ALLAN BROOKS 

NATURE CENTRE 

SOCIETY 

A reply from the local MLA, Eric Foster regarding funding for 

the Allân Brooks Nature Centre Society has not been received 

to date. 

Moved by councillor spiers, seconded by councillor o'Keefe; 

That the letter to Eric Foster, MLA regarding funding for 

the Allan Brooks Nature centre be brought back to the 

Finance committee to further review in two weeks time. 

CARRIED. 

The next Audit Committee meeting to be decided' 

ADJOURNMENT 

The Finance Committee meeting adjourned at 3:05 pm' 


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