Regional Housing Needs Assessment
The Regional Board has endorsed the Regional Housing Needs Assessment. It’s a recent requirement of the Local Government Act and was identified as a key initiative in the five-year Regional Growth Strategy Priority Projects Plan. The Assessment was developed over the past 11 months through collaboration with local government partners, the public and other stakeholders as a descriptive analysis of the current housing needs and issues across the region. The Regional Housing Needs Assessment may be used as a planning tool and resource.
FrontCounter BC Application
The Regional Board does not support an application made to FrontCounter BC for a License of Occupation to permit an existing concrete apron along the Okanagan Lake foreshore on a property in the 1800 block, Banff Road. The applicant has proposed removing a concrete boat launch, leaving a small apron in front of a two-storey boathouse to protect the building foundation. The boathouse location doesn’t comply with an existing Development Permit or Provincial approval issued in 1988.
2020 - 2024 Budget Timeline
The Regional Board has received information on the meetings and process for approval of the 2020 – 2024 Budget. This includes two opportunities for in-person public comment and input on the mornings of February 20th and March 12th. As well, opportunities for feedback will be available online and through direct contact with Financial Services staff. Final consideration and adoption is scheduled for the evening Regional Board meeting on Monday, March 23rd.
Westbank First Nation Appointments
The Regional Board has welcomed a new representative from Westbank First Nation (WFN). Recently elected Councillor Jordan Coble has been appointed to represent WFN Chief and Council as a non-voting member of the Regional Board. In addition, WFN Councillor Andrea Alexander has been appointed as its alternate representative to the Regional Board.