CITY OF KAMLOOPS
Regular Council Meeting Agenda
March 8, 2016, at 1:30 pm
in Council Chambers at 7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1A2
1.
READING
2.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3.
MINUTES
Recommendation:
That Council adopt the minutes of the February 23, 2016,
Regular Council Meeting.
4.
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PROCLAMATION - 1:30 pm
4.1
"Business Appreciation Week"
Presenter: Mayor Milobar
Recommendation:
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That the week of March 13-19, 2016, inclusive, be proclaimed
"Business Appreciation Week".
5.
DELEGATION
5.1
Kent Watson, 2016 Route Director, Boogie the Bridge Society
Re: Requesting Complimentary Transit Passes for Participants in
the 2016 CFJC-TV Boogie the Bridge on April 24, 2016.
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5.2
Peter Reid, Senior Air Quality Scientist, Stantec Consulting
Re: Presenting Findings of the Ajax Project Air Quality
Assessment.
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6.
RESPONSE TO DELEGATION
7.
PUBLIC INQUIRIES
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
8.
March 8, 2016
REPORTS - Chief Administrative Officer - Closed Council
8.1
Fire Protection Services - Aid Agreements
Closed Council Meeting - September 18, 2012
Recommendation:
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For Public Information.
8.2
Service Agreement Committee Minutes - November 30, 2015
Closed Council Meeting - December 15, 2015
Recommendation:
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For Public Information.
9.
REPORTS - Chief Administrative Officer - Regular
9.1
Todd Road Pedestrian Upgrade 2019 Project
Public Information Session Update
Recommendation:
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That Council accept the Todd Road Pedestrian Upgrade 2019
Project Public Information Session Update report for
information.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
9.2
March 8, 2016
Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. OCP00109
Development Variance Permit No. DVP00463
(1529 Hugh Allan Drive)
Recommendation:
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That Council authorize:
a) A Public Hearing to consider amending Bylaw
No. 5-1-2146, KAMPLAN: City of Kamloops Official
Community Plan, Schedule 1, Development Permits, by
adding a new Development Permit Area:
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Section 1.16: Commercial and Industrial Development
Permit Area, shown as Attachment "B"; and
b) Distribution of Notice of Intent to issue a Development
Variance Permit for Lot 1, Sec. 35, Twp. 19, Rge. 18, W6M,
K.D.Y.D., Plan 42024 (1529 Hugh Allan Drive) to vary
Zoning Bylaw No. 5-1-2001, Division Thirty-Nine,
C-3 (Highway Commercial), Section 3903, Regulations, to
increase the maximum building height of a hotel/motel
from four storeys to five storeys.
9.3
KAMPLAN: City of Kamloops Official Community Plan
Phase 2 of Let's Ta!k Review and Update
Recommendation:
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That Council receive the KAMPLAN: City of Kamloops
Official Community Plan Phase 2 of Let's Ta!k Review and
Update report for information.
9.4
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department 2015
Annual Report
Recommendation:
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That Council accept the Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Services Department 2015 Annual Report for information.
10.
MAYOR'S REPORT
11.
COUNCILLORS' REPORT
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
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March 8, 2016
COMMITTEE REPORTS
12.1
Sister City Advisory Committee
Minutes - February 22, 2016
Recommendation:
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That Council receive the February 22, 2016, Sister City
Advisory Committee minutes for information.
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14.
CALENDAR OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
13.1
Heritage Commission
March 9, 2016 - 5:30 pm
DES Boardroom, 105 Seymour Street
13.2
Social Planning Council
March 30, 2016 - 5:00 pm
DES Boardroom, 105 Seymour Street
13.3
Arts Commission
April 18, 2016 - 4:30 pm
Corporate Boardroom, City Hall
CORRESPONDENCE
For Information:
That Council receive the following correspondence for
information:
14.1
Honourable Catherine McKenna, MP, Minister of Environment
and Climate Change
Re: Response to Council's Request for Full Panel Review of the
Proposed KGHM-Ajax Mine Project.
15.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
16.
NEW BUSINESS
17.
PUBLIC INQUIRIES
18.
NOTICE OF MOTION
19.
ADJOURNMENT
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186.
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF KAMLOOPS, HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7 VICTORIA STREET WEST, ON
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2016, AT 1:30 PM
PRESENT:
Deputy Mayor K. L. Christian, Councillors D. M. Cavers, D. W. Dudy,
T. Lange, A. H. Singh, M. L. Spina, P. A. Wallace, and D. J. Walsh.
Chief Administrative Officer D. A. Trawin; Corporate Officer
C. M. Kennedy; Corporate Services and Community Safety Director
D. R. Duckworth; Public Works and Utilities Director J. Fretz;
Finance Director K. Humphrey; Development and Engineering
Services Director M. Kwiatkowski; Parks, Recreation, and Cultural
Services Director B. J. McCorkell; and Legislative Assistant
R. L. Beisel.
1.
READING:
The Corporate Officer gave a reading from the works of John F. Kennedy.
2.
AGENDA:
Council approved the agenda as amended.
3.
PROCLAMATION:
BC Cowboy Heritage Week
Presenter: Mark McMillan, President, BC Cowboy Heritage Society
Moved by Councillor Wallace, seconded by Councillor
Cavers, that March 13-19, 2016, inclusive, be proclaimed
"BC Cowboy Heritage Week".
CARRIED.
4.
DELEGATION:
Jim Thomson and Mark Brown, Members of the Public
Re: Providing Community Member Perspectives on the Proposed KGHM Ajax
Mine
Jim Thomson and Mark Brown, Members of the Public, provided Council
with a brief verbal presentation regarding the proposed KGHM Ajax Mine
and advised that they believe approval of the KGHM Ajax Mine will attract
and keep young, employable people in Kamloops and provide an economic
boost to the community, region, and province. The proposed mine could
potentially prevent an economic crisis in our community. If the
Environmental Assessment Office decides that the mine meets
environmental standards, they suggested that it be supported by Council.
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February 23, 2016
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RESPONSE TO DELEGATION:
Jim Thomson and Mark Brown, Members of the Public
Re: Providing Community Member Perspectives on the Proposed KGHM Ajax
Mine
Moved by Councillor Wallace, seconded by Councillor Singh,
that a letter of thanks be sent individually to Jim Thomson
and Mark Brown for their presentation to Council on the
proposed KGHM Ajax Mine.
CARRIED.
6.
PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
Tony Brummell, 2566 Skeena Drive
Tony Brummell inquired about the status of the full-panel review request
that the City submitted to the federal government regarding the proposed
KGHM Ajax Mine.
Deputy Mayor Christian advised that the City has not received a response
on the status of the meeting.
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REPORTS:
Chief Administrative Officer's Report:
The Chief Administrative Officer's Report was presented to Council as
follows:
Request for a Closed Council Meeting
Moved by Councillor Spina, seconded by Councillor Wallace,
that Council authorize staff to schedule a Closed Council
Meeting for:
a)
March 1, 2016, under the Community Charter,
Section 90(1):
(c)
labour relations and other employee relations;
(e)
the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of
land or improvements;
(f)
law enforcement;
(g)
litigation or potential litigation affecting the
municipality; and
(k)
negotiations and related discussions
respecting the proposed provision of a
municipal service; and
(Motion continued)
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February 23, 2016
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(Motion continued)
b)
March 10, 2016, under the Community Charter,
Section 90(2)(b), the consideration of information
received and held in confidence relating to
negotiations between the municipality and a provincial
government or the federal government or both, or
between a provincial government or the federal
government or both and a third party.
CARRIED.
Liquor Licence Application No. LIQ00155
Council received a copy of a report to the Chief Administrative Officer
dated February 17, 2016, prepared by the Development and Engineering
Services Department to consider a resolution to modify the hours of
operation of an existing Liquor Primary Licence for the Eagle Point
Golf & Country Club.
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Cavers,
that Council authorize distribution of Notice of Intent to
consider a resolution of support for a permanent change of
opening hours to be 10:00 am-12:00 midnight,
Monday-Sunday, for Eagle Point Golf & Country Club, located
at 8888 Barnhartvale Road (Liquor Primary Licence
No. 142435).
CARRIED.
Falcon Road Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Replacement and Standby Power
Council received a copy of a report to the Chief Administrative Officer
dated February 18, 2016, prepared by the Public Works and Utilities
Department to seek Council's approval to increase Capital Project
No. 912338 for the Falcon Lift Station Replacement by $194,000, funded
from Development Cost Charges and the Sewer Utility Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Spina, seconded by Councillor Wallace,
that Council authorize:
a)
Staff to increase Capital Project No. 912338, Falcon Lift
Station Replacement, by $194,000, funded from
sanitary sewer Development Cost Charges and the
Sewer Utility Reserve for construction costs necessary
for the lift station upgrades; and
b)
The Finance Director to update the 2015-2019 Financial
Plan.
CARRIED.
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February 23, 2016
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Corporate Services and Community Safety Department 2015 Annual Report
Moved by Councillor Wallace, seconded by Councillor Spina,
that Council receive the Corporate Services and Community
Safety Department 2015 Annual Report for information.
CARRIED.
8.
RECESS:
The meeting recessed at 3:03 pm.
9.
RECONVENE:
The meeting reconvened at 3:15 pm.
PRESENT:
Deputy Mayor K. L. Christian, Councillors D. M. Cavers, D. W. Dudy,
T. Lange, A. H. Singh, M. L. Spina, P. A. Wallace, and D. J. Walsh.
Chief Administrative Officer D. A. Trawin; Corporate Officer
C. M. Kennedy; Corporate Services and Community Safety Director
D. R. Duckworth; Public Works and Utilities Director J. Fretz;
Finance Director K. Humphrey; Development and Engineering
Services Director M. Kwiatkowski; Parks, Recreation, and Cultural
Services Director B. J. McCorkell; and Legislative Assistant
R. L. Beisel.
10.
MAYOR'S REPORT:
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Wallace,
that Council authorize the 2016 Schedule of Council Meetings
and Public Hearings be amended to reschedule the
April 19, 2016, Council Workshop to April 18, 2016.
CARRIED.
11.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Kristin Danglemaier, Environmental Manager, Kamloops Mill, Domtar Inc.
Re: 2016 Annual Domtar Kamloops Particulate Reduction Update
Moved by Councillor Wallace, seconded by Councillor Spina,
that a letter of thanks be sent to Domtar Inc. for providing
Council with the 2016 Annual Domtar Kamloops Particulate
Reduction Update.
CARRIED.
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February 23, 2016
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NOTICE OF MOTION:
Councillor Cavers submitted the following Notice of Motion at the
February 16, 2016, Regular Council Meeting.
KGHM Ajax Mine On-site Air Monitoring and Climate Station Data
Moved by Councillor Cavers, seconded by Councillor Dudy,
that:
WHEREAS there is no indication that raw source
meteorological data has been made available by KGHM Ajax
Mining Inc.; and
WHEREAS the limited meteorological data presented in the
application is both cursory and incomplete, for example,
there are no wind roses presented showing the frequency of
different wind directions, no analysis of wind gusts, etc., all
of which are essential to study the movement of airborne
dust and fine particulates; and
WHEREAS the KGHM Ajax Mine application references two
old reports by Knight Piésold Consulting Ltd. from 2012 and
2013, but gives no indication of more recent data or how any
independent review of the actual measured data can be
undertaken.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor and Council
contact Marcin Mostowy, CEO; Yves Lacasse, External Affairs
Manager; and Clyde Gillespie, Project Manager, all from
KGHM Ajax Mining Inc., to request that all weather data
gathered on the KGHM Ajax Mine property be made publicly
available and that it include access to raw data archived since
August 2010 from the AJAXMET climate station, raw data
archived since 2006 by the Goldmet climate station, raw data
archived since 2014 by the AJAXAQ-1 climate station, exact
geographical coordinates of the locations of these climate
stations, and descriptions of the types and specific names
and model numbers of the meteorological instrumentation
used at each site; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor and Council stress
the importance of the immediate release of this information
so members of the public can use this information to give
informed comments during the BC Environmental
Assessment Office's 75-day public comment period.
Affirmative: Councillors Cavers, Dudy, Lange, and Walsh.
Negative:
Deputy Mayor Christian, Councillors Singh,
Spina, and Wallace.
DEFEATED on a tie vote.
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February 23, 2016
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ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 3:40 pm.
Certified Correct:
C. M. KENNEDY
CORPORATE OFFICER
K. L. CHRISTIAN
DEPUTY MAYOR
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Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
A Proclamation
To all to whom these presents shall come - Greeting
WHEREAS the City of Kamloops understands the need to maintain a vibrant economy; and
WHEREAS the City of Kamloops must be sensitive to the long-term needs of its residents while
encouraging a positive business climate; and
WHEREAS the City of Kamloops wishes to acknowledge the positive contribution of all
businesses to the community; and
NOW KNOW YE THAT WE do by these presents proclaim and declare that March 13-19, 2016,
inclusive, shall be known as
"BUSINESS APPRECIATION WEEK"
in our City of Kamloops, in Our Province of British Columbia, this 8th day of March, two
thousand and sixteen.
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Peter Milobar
MAYOR, CITY OF KAMLOOPS
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CFJC TV in partnership with the City of Kamloops will celebrate the 19th Annual Boogie the
Bridge charity walk/run on Sunday 24 April 2016. To date, this charity event has raised over
$1,000,000.00 for our local community helping agencies such as: The ARCH Foundation, The
Women's Resource Centre, Kamloops Sexual Assault Centre, Boy and Girls Club, The
Women's Lending Circle, S.H.O.P. Program, CMHC Youth Clubhouse, ASK Wellness,
Kamloops Early Language and Literacy Initiations, Brothers and Sisters, The Kamloops Family
Resources Society Family Tree and The Canadian Mental Health Association's Youth
Clubhouse. This year’s charities of choice are: Family Tree and Youth Clubhouse.
This exciting family event consists of a 1Kkm Mini route. 5km, 10km and 21km distances.
The route will begin in Riverside Park, near the Bandshell heading south along Lorne St. and
west along Victoria Street West crossing over the Overlander bridge and turning on to Baker
Street from Fortune Drive: 5km runners will turn down Baker Street back on to Fortune Drive
and 10km and 21km runners continue up Baker Street on to Schubert Drive. To review the full
route, please visit http://boogiethebridge.com/the-races/
Runners will begin to enter the Fort/Baker neighbourhoods at approximately 8:45 a.m.
All traffic going in or out of these neighbourhoods will be temporarily delayed to ensure the
safety of all Boogie participants; however, emergency vehicles will have access at all times.
There will be Boogie Volunteers monitoring the area throughout the event should you have
any questions or concerns.
Fort Avenue, Larch Avenue and Baker Street will be closed to vehicular traffic wanting to enter
or exit off of Fortune Drive between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.; all other local road
access will be maintained throughout the event. The City of Kamloops recommends that all
vehicles requiring access to Fortune Drive from the affected areas use the signalized
intersection at Fortune Drive, and Nelson Avenue. Please use caution when driving in the
vicinity and obey all traffic control personnel, signs and devices.
If you have any question. about the route. please email routedirector@boogiethebridge.com
and a member of the Boogie Route Committee will contact you. Please allow 48 hours for a
response. We appreciate your patience during this busy time.
The Boogie Route committee and City of Kamloops appreciates your cooperation and
encourages everyone to come out and cheer on the Boogie participants.
Sincerely.
Your2016 Boogie Team
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Effects Assessment Summary and Update
Peter Reid, M.A.
Senior Air Quality Scientist, Stantec Consulting Inc., Kamloops, BC
I represent a team of ten professionals who completed the Air Quality Assessment for
the KGHM Ajax EIS/Application. Thank you for allowing me to appear in front of you
today to present our results and respond to some post open house feedback we have
received. Stantec Consulting Inc. is not advocating for, or against, the project.
1. Summary & Conclusion
This part of the presentation is a very brief summary of the air quality assessment work
Stantec was retained to provide for the KGHM Ajax EIS/Application. The conclusions of
our work are:
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Existing air quality in Kamloops is good except for a few days per year.
The air quality assessment was done with the approved CALPUFF dispersion
modelling system
We are confident the actual effects will be lower than predicted. Uncertainty
exists in all dispersion modelling, which is why the work was done in a
conservative fashion.
The modelling of existing sources in Kamloops demonstrates that the CALPUFF
model accurately depicts air quality in Kamloops.
The assessment of the proposed Projects effects shows that air quality in upper
Aberdeen is predicted to remain good. It is currently, and will remain better than
in most other areas in the City of Kamloops.
The proposed Projects predicted effects in upper Sahali, the Downtown core,
and the North Shore are so small they will likely be immeasurable.
This assessment demonstrates that the Project Operations will have little effect on
the overall air quality in Kamloops.
A link to the February 16, 2016 Open House Presentation is below, as well as a shorter
summary version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z06dyQ2dIDU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNp_8xElkCg&feature=youtu.be
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2. Post Open-House Feedback
Following the Open House meetings (February 16-17 2016) feedback from
stakeholders made it clear to Stantec that that some key areas of the assessment
were misunderstood. These had to do with either the portrayal of baseline air quality,
or the effectiveness of the CALPUFF dispersion modelling system. Four specific issues
are addressed:
1. The baseline PM2.5 measurements used in the Ajax Project Application/EIS is
biased on the low side.
2. The Air Quality assessment in the Ajax Project Application/EIS compares the
effects of the mine to air quality in 2003 (a year with poor air quality) to make
the mines effects look comparatively better.
3. Meteorological data from other stations (e.g. KGHM data from two stations onsite, the new Aberdeen monitor) should have been considered in the
assessment.
4. The adequacy of the CALPUFF Modelling System has been questioned
respecting its ability to predict air quality and faithfully portray complex winds in
the region.
Again, thank you.
Peter Reid
Principal, Air Quality
Stantec
Calgary Phone: (403) 781-4142
Kamloops Phone: (250) 852-5903
Cell: (403) 461-5744
Peter.Reid@stantec.com
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Closed Council Resolutions To Be Brought Forward:
Closed Council Meeting – September 18, 2012
Fire Protection Services – Aid Agreements
Moved by Councillor Christian, seconded by Councillor Spina, that
Council authorize Administration to not negotiate further aid
agreements or mutual aid agreements for fire protection outside City
boundaries with other organizations and to maintain the status quo.
CARRIED. (All of Council was present)
Closed Council Meeting – December 15, 2015
Service Agreement Committee Minutes – November 30, 2015
Moved by Councillor Wallace, seconded by Councillor Christian, that
Council authorize the recommendation of the Service Agreement
Committee Meeting held on November 30, 2015 to authorize the
service agreement with PacificSport Interior BC for a four-year term,
from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2019, with a 1% increase to the
operating grant in each year of the agreement.
CARRIED. (Councillor Spina was absent)
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March 2, 2016
REPORT TO THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ON
TODD ROAD PEDESTRIAN UPGRADE 2019 PROJECT
PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION UPDATE
PURPOSE
To provide Council with a summary of the feedback received through the recent public information
session for the Todd Road Pedestrian Upgrade 2019 Project (Klahanie Drive to Ronde Lane).
SUMMARY
On February 10, 2016, a public information session was held at RL Clemitson Elementary School
to provide Barnhartvale residents with an update on the Todd Road Pedestrian Upgrade Project.
Approximately 140 residents attended the event. All information presented at the information
session is available on the City's website.
The Todd Road Pedestrian Upgrade Project is currently scheduled for 2019 construction.
Typically, the City would hold a public information session and/or open house closer to the date
of construction to either gather feedback from residents or to present the final design for
information. However, based on inquiries received from Barnhartvale residents regarding the
status of the project, Administration decided that it would be beneficial to hold a public information
session earlier than normal. The purpose of the public information session was to update
residents about the project, specifically, the project conceptual design, constraints and
challenges, steps moving forward, and opportunities for public input.
The Todd Road Pedestrian Upgrade Project concept involves upgrading Todd Road between
Klahanie Drive and Ronde Lane, specifically the following:
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Construction of a pedestrian facility on one side;
Minor road and intersection realignments;
Paving;
Changes to driveways and accesses;
Minor improvements to existing open ditch drainage system;
Water and sanitary sewer repairs and maintenance;
Construction of retaining walls; and
Bus stop changes.
The project scope does not include:
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Street lights;
On-street parking;
Land expropriation or acquisition;
Conversion of the ditch to a piped drainage system; or
Bicycle network improvements.
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PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION UPDATE
March 2, 2016
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The following project constraints and challenges have been identified by City staff and were
displayed at the recent public information session:
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Fixed road right-of-way width;
Existing driveway accesses and steep grades (most accesses will become steeper and
some may need to be relocated);
Geotechnical conditions;
Existing on-street parking may be eliminated;
Location of a pedestrian facility (i.e., should it be on the high side or low side of street);
Winter maintenance (i.e., will the walkway be maintained by the City or by residents);
Identifying future bicycle facilities;
Retaining the "feel" of a rural community; and
Controlling the scope of the project to align with the allocated funding.
The following next steps have been identified:
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Detailed design process - 2017-2018:
Opportunity for public input, including a questionnaire for those residents impacted
by the project;
ICBC Safety Audit;
Public open house in fall 2018 or spring 2019 to present the final design;
Tender for construction - spring 2019; and
Construction - summer/fall 2019.
The February 10, 2016, public information session was well attended, and many valuable
comments, suggestions, and concerns were received. Where possible, Administration will take
the feedback from this information session, as well as input received through any future public
engagement processes for this project, and incorporate it into the detail design. However, in
some instances, the requests or suggestions may be outside of the scope/budget of the project.
DISCUSSION
Comments or concerns received from residents at the February 10, 2016, public information
session are listed below. Responses from staff are also included to explain why some requests
or suggestions are or are not being included in the project scope.
Residents' Comments
Staff Comments/Responses
Concerned about the project extents and
many wondered if the project should be
expanded further.
The project starts at Klahanie Drive, where
most local pedestrian traffic originates. The
project ends at Ronde Lane, where it
connects to an existing pedestrian facility that
connects to the elementary school. This is in
line with the major area of concern raised by
the neighbourhood in 2013.
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Residents' Comments
Staff Comments/Responses
Why doesn't the City convert Todd Road to a
completely underground pipe drainage
system?
Underground storm systems do not appear to
be necessary in order to achieve the primary
project objective of creating a pedestrian
facility. Keeping the open ditch system retains
inherent benefits to water quality and
preserves the feel of a rural neighbourhood. If
underground storm pipes are added to the
scope of the project, the budget will need to
increase substantially.
The concept drawings at the open house
showed an at-grade pedestrian facility with
horizontal separation from the travelled
portion of the roadway. It will be determined
at the detailed design stage if grade
separation is included, with key consideration
given to safety for pedestrians.
In 2013, Highland Drive was upgraded by
adding an extra travel lane, a multi-use path,
and some street and pathway lighting. This
project was funded 50% from Development
Cost Charges.
When scheduling road projects, the City must
take into consideration the prioritization of all
road projects, as well as allocated funding. By
planning the Todd Road Pedestrian upgrade
for 2019, the following efficiencies can be
achieved:
Concerned about the type of pedestrian
facility proposed (will it be a concrete raised
sidewalk or some form of at-grade facility?).
The City does not invest in Barnhartvale like
other areas of the city. For example, Highland
Drive was upgraded before Todd Road.
Concerned that the Todd Road Upgrade
Project is not being constructed until 2019.
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The useful life of the existing asphalt is
maximized, as the existing roadway is not
yet at the end of its life cycle;
Residents are impacted by one
construction project instead of multiple
projects over multiple years, as this
project achieves the following:
aligns with necessary water and
sewer repairs/maintenance;
aligns pedestrian facility construction
with road re-paving; and
includes minor road re-alignment to
improve safety.
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Residents' Comments
Staff Comments/Responses
Expressed interest in the kind of items taken
into consideration when prioritizing road
projects.
Many factors are considered when prioritizing
road projects. Some projects are growth or
capacity driven, so their timing is dictated by
increased traffic volumes and congestion and
are usually triggered when levels of service
projected to fall below the standards set for
Kamloops. An example of this is the
Columbia Street project from 2015.
Other road projects are maintenance driven.
The City surveys all Collector and Arterial
Roads on a regular basis and rates them with
a Pavement Quality Index (PQI). Road
projects are then identified in a Pavement
Management System that prioritizes the
projects by rehabilitation type with an end
objective of maintaining optimum PQIs. This
ranking generally identifies low PQI roads first
in priority, but sometimes roads with a higher
PQI get prioritized because the maintenance
effort is more cost efficient at maintaining PQI
in the long term. Local roads follow a similar
program, though the survey to determine PQI
is less sophisticated. Lists are generally
produced for five years in advance.
Also, with all road projects, the initial five-year
lists are reviewed against all other city
projects in an effort to find synergies and
efficiencies. This is why it is critical to
maintain project lists for five years in advance,
it allows time to identify and coordinate other
opportunities. For the Todd Road project, it
resulted in a project that is not just a
pedestrian facility, but a road paving project,
with water sewer and drainage components.
Input from residents and community needs
also impact decision making, so professional
and political judgement also enter the picture
when agreeing to final prioritizations.
A review of accident statistics do not indicate
any specific trend or unusual rate of
accidents. The project proposed is intended
to improve safety for pedestrians and
motorists.
Refer to the next steps detailed in the body of
this report.
Concerned about the accident statistics for
Todd Road and safety.
Expressed interest in future steps for this
project and what other engagement with the
community can be expected.
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PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION UPDATE
March 2, 2016
Page 5
Residents' Comments
Staff Comments/Responses
Concerns were raised about the impact on
individual driveways, and homeowners asked
about what the changes may include.
All driveway alignments will need to be
considered carefully during the detailed
design process and may be changed. The
designers will need to work with individual
homeowners to determine the ultimate
configuration of each driveway access. Some
driveways may be relocated if that is what is
necessary to provide proper access.
Although Todd Road is relatively narrow, it is
sufficient to handle bus traffic. The benefits of
including transit service to the area outweigh
issues that arise from having buses on the
roads. The project is expected to improve the
road so that it is easier to share with bus
traffic.
Comment noted.
Concerned about the use of Todd Road as a
bus route.
Do not narrow the intersections off Todd Road
at Klahanie Drive, Morris Place, and Lamar
Drive.
Several residents expressed concern that the
pedestrian improvement project has been
delayed in the past and they do not want to
see it get delayed any further.
There were no concerns identified by the
residents in attendance about a future Todd
Road bike facility.
Comment noted.
The Bicycle Master Plan (2010) envisioned a
cycling facility on Todd Road. The topography
and fixed right-of-way width make it
impractical to accommodate cyclists with a
dedicated facility in addition to a pedestrian
facility. At the open house, it was identified
that this project essentially forces any future
bike facilities to be built on Barnhartvale Road,
which is an alternative considered in the
Bicycle Master Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
For Council information only.
COUNCIL POLICY
This public engagement process was delivered in accordance with Council Policy No. GGA-34,
Public Engagement.
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March 2, 2016
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The Todd Road Pedestrian Upgrade Project is in the Five-year Financial Plan under Project
No. 976117 and has a current allotment of $1.8 million. The project will also utilize $550,000 from
the Collector Road Program (No. 931238). Water and sanitary sewer maintenance, budgeted
separately in the Five-year Financial Plan, will be coordinated to occur at the same time as the
paving and pedestrian upgrade project.
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The next step in the project will be to commence the detailed design process in late 2017. Staff
from the Capital Projects Division of the Public Works and Utilities Department and staff from the
Engineering Division of the Development and Engineering Services Department will use
information presented in this report to guide the process and facilitate project construction in 2019.
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M. Kwiatkowski, P.Eng.
Development and Engineering Services Director
Approved for Council Consideration:
Author:
C. Lepik, Transportation Coordinator
Reviewed by: D. Matkowski, P.Eng., Engineering Manager
Concurrence: J. Fretz, P.Eng. Public Works and Utilities Director
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REPORT TO THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ON
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. OCP00109
DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT NO. DVP00463
1529 HUGH ALLAN DRIVE
OWNER: 554632 B.C. LTD.
APPLICANT: KULWANT SANGHA
PURPOSE
To issue a Development Variance Permit to increase the maximum number of storeys permitted
for a hotel/motel within the C-3 (Highway Commercial) zone from four to five storeys to facilitate
the development of a hotel, and to designate the subject property as a site-specific Development
Permit Area in KAMPLAN: City of Kamloops Official Community Plan.
SUMMARY
The subject property is zoned C-3 and is located in Aberdeen, directly adjacent to the new
Versatile Drive/Hugh Allan Drive traffic circle. The applicant proposes to construct a hotel on the
vacant property, which is a permitted use in the C-3 zone. The subject property is located on the
south side of Hugh Allan Drive and abuts a steep slope. To reduce significant earthworks, the
applicant proposes to construct the hotel on the flatter portion of the lot. To compensate for the
limited buildable area presented by the slope, the applicant has submitted a Development
Variance Permit application to increase the maximum building height from four to five storeys to
construct a hotel (Attachment "A"). The increased height of the building will have a limited impact
on neighbouring properties. The position and height of the building will allow development to be
concentrated within the buildable area of the site.
KAMPLAN designates the subject property as Commercial however; the subject property is not
located in a Development Permit Area. As such, staff recommend KAMPLAN be amended to
designate the property as a Site Specific Development Permit Area in conjunction with the
proposed height variance (Attachment "B"). Accordingly, a Development Permit application would
be required to regulate the form and character of the development when the applicant is prepared
to proceed with construction of the hotel.
The applicant has provided a conceptual site plan that identifies an area for off-street parking,
which will be required at a rate of one parking space per hotel room. The conceptual site plan
also shows the development area for the proposed hotel. All applicable zoning regulations in
regard to parking, setbacks, landscaping, etc., will be addressed in conjunction with the
Development Permit application, which will include the final building and site design.
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March 2, 2016
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An existing access easement between 1505, 1517, 1521, and 1529 Hugh Allan Drive allows traffic
to flow across all of the properties while limiting access locations to Hugh Allan Drive. This access
easement must be updated at the Building Permit stage as the western access that was
constructed in 2015 as part of the Hugh Allan/Versatile improvements does not match the original
easement location. Proximity of the new access to the new roundabout requires amending the
easement.
The Development and Engineering Services Department supports the application and
recommends Council proceed as outlined in the recommendation.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council authorize:
a)
A Public Hearing to consider amending Bylaw No. 5-1-2146,
KAMPLAN: City of Kamloops Official Community Plan,
Schedule 1, Development Permits, by adding a new Development
Permit Area:
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Section 1.16: Commercial and Industrial Development
Permit Area, shown as Attachment "B";
b)
Distribution of Notice of Intent to issue a Development Variance
Permit for Lot 1, Sec. 35, Twp. 19, Rge. 18, W6M, K.D.Y.D.,
Plan 42024 (1529 Hugh Allan Drive); and
c)
Subject to approval of item a), issuance of a Development
Variance Permit to vary Zoning Bylaw No. 5-1-2001,
Division Thirty-Nine, C-3 (Highway Commercial), Section 3903,
Regulations, to increase the maximum building height of a
hotel/motel from four storeys to five storeys
COUNCIL POLICY
There is no applicable Council Policy.
SITE CONDITIONS AND BACKGROUND
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KAMPLAN Designation
Current Zoning/Use
Proposed Variance
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Application Date
Restrictive Covenant
Project Evaluation Team (PET)
Parcel Size
MOTI Referral
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Aberdeen
Commercial
C-3 (Highway Commercial)/vacant
Increase in hotel building height from four
storeys to five storeys
Hotel/gas station and convenience store/casino
December 11, 2015
n/a
January 8, 2016
2,992 m2
n/a
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March 2, 2016
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M. Kwiatkowski, P.Eng.
Development and Engineering Services Director
Approved for Council Consideration:
Author:
B. Smith, MCIP, RPP, Planner
Reviewed by: E. Beach, MCIP, RPP, Planning and Development Supervisor
R. Martin, MCIP, RPP, Planning and Development Manager/Approving Officer
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REPORT TO THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ON
KAMPLAN: CITY OF KAMLOOPS OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
PHASE 2 OF LET'S TA!K REVIEW AND UPDATE
PURPOSE
To provide Council with a progress report on the KAMPLAN: City of Kamloops Official Community
Plan (OCP) Review and Update Project and outline the details of the upcoming engagement
activities in the Phase 2 of Let's Ta!k.
SUMMARY
On October 23, 2012, Council authorized City staff to proceed with a review and update of
KAMPLAN 2004 with a completion date of the end of 2015; however, due to unforeseen
circumstances, this process has been delayed. Figure 1 shows a new revised schedule for
KAMPLAN, which proposes to complete the project by January 2017.
Figure 1: Revised KAMPLAM Review & Update Schedule
We are here
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PHASE 2 OF LET'S TA!K REVIEW AND UPDATE
March 2, 2016
Page 2
Phase 1 of Let's Ta!k was completed in April 2015. A copy of the KAMPLAN Phase 1 Public Input
Report, which summarizes the results of the public engagement activities, is available on the
City's website.
The process is now at the beginning of Phase 2 - Policy Creation, which considers the public input
collected during Phase 1 as well as feedback from the KAMPLAN Advisory Committee and Staff
and Technical Working Groups in the development of draft OCP policies. A major deliverable of
Phase 2 is the development of two land use growth scenarios, one of which will be selected by
stakeholders and the public as the preferred scenario for growth and development for the next
20 years. Engagement activities during Phase 2 will focus on obtaining feedback on the preferred
land use scenario and input on the draft KAMPLAN policy directions.
Phase 3 will consist of developing the first draft OCP based on feedback collected during Phase 2,
forwarding the draft to government agencies, and presenting the draft OCP at public open houses
to obtain feedback. Based on the results of this feedback, a second draft OCP will be prepared
for legal review.
Phase 4 will include a Public Hearing on the OCP and final approvals prior to Council's
consideration of the bylaw adoption.
Overview of Phase 2 of Let's Ta!k Engagement Activities
The public launch of Phase 2 of Let's Ta!k on the City's website is planned for April 9, 2016. The
website will include public meeting dates and information to prepare residents for the upcoming
events. The public meeting dates have not all been confirmed, but will consist of the following
activities:
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KAMPLAN Logo Redevelopment with Valleyview Secondary Leadership Class
(grades 9-12) - March 14, 2016;
Stakeholder meeting on land use scenarios and initial OCP policy
directions - April 18-May 2, 2016; and
Public engagement on land use scenarios and initial OCP policy
direction - May 16-27, 2016.
Consultation with Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) will occur throughout the KAMPLAN process
at key stages, as shown in Figure 1. During Phase 2, staff plan to meet with TteS during the week
of April 18, 2016, to discuss the draft land use scenarios and OCP policy directions to obtain
feedback. At the end of Phase 2, staff will present the findings from the Phase 2 summary report
to TteS.
Staff met with the KAMPLAN Advisory Committee (KAC) on February 25, 2016, to discuss the
revised KAMPLAN schedule and next steps. A motion was passed to proceed with the revised
schedule. Staff will meet with the KAC during Phase 2 as follows:
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April 14, 2016 - present the two draft land use scenarios and draft OCP policies; and
Mid to late June 2016 - present the findings of Phase 2 of Let's Ta!k summary report.
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PHASE 2 OF LET'S TA!K REVIEW AND UPDATE
March 2, 2016
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Staff presentation to provide updates to Council will occur as follows:
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March 8, 2016 - Revised KAMPLAN schedule;
April 18, 2016 - Two draft land use scenarios and draft OCP policy directions; and
June 28, 2016 - Findings of Phase 2 Let's Ta!k summary report.
RECOMMENDATION:
For Council information only.
COUNCIL POLICY
The Local Government Act, Sections 471-478, authorizes the development of official community
plans in BC and requires that they be reviewed and updated periodically. An official community
plan is a local government bylaw that provides objectives and policies to guide decisions on
planning and land use management within the area covered by the plan.
The City's current OCP was last updated in 2004. Much has changed since then, including
increased awareness and concern regarding global climate change, rising energy costs,
affordable housing, growth management, and other emerging issues.
During the development or amendment of an official community plan, the proposing local
government must provide one or more opportunities it considers appropriate for consultation with
persons, organizations, and authorities it considers will be affected. This is in addition to the
required Public Hearing at the end of the process.
_____________________________________
M. Kwiatkowski, P.Eng.
Development and Engineering Services Director
Approved for Council Consideration:
Author:
J. Locke, MCIP, RPP, Community Planning Supervisor
Reviewed by: R. J. Martin, MCIP, RPP, Planning and Development Manager/Approving Officer
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Annual Report Summary.............................................................5-7
Business Operations......................................................................8
Sustainability...............................................................................9
Civic Facilities and Arenas............................................................12
Parks and Playfields....................................................................14
Arts, Culture and Heritage...........................................................17
Social and Community Development.............................................21
Aquatics....................................................................................24
Active Living, Health and Wellness................................................27
Sport Development and the Tournament Capital Program.................30
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Message from the Director
It is with great pleasure that I introduce our 2015 Annual Report. In
Parks, Recreation, and Culture, we work hard to provide you with the
opportunity to enjoy the highest possible quality of life in Kamloops. We
do this through facility operation, parks maintenance and development,
and creating recreational opportunities.
Our cornerstone achievement goals are to enhance participation,
excellence, capacity, and interaction in everything we do and partner to
provide. These goals can be seen in the events we host each year. In
2015, over 111 events took place in civic facilities and parks. We hosted
the BC Special Olympics Winter Games with over 700 participants and
the Legacy Games with over 350 participants, and we offered summer
programs such as Yoga in the Park, which attracted over 350 participants in one night and
over 1,200 participants throughout the summer. Our goals can also be seen in the beauty
of our internationally recognized park system, which was the backdrop in 2015 for the
National Communities in Bloom Conference, a program in which we have been a four-time
winner in the National and International Competition. The conference attracted visitors
from ten different countries.
Our staff handled over 500,000 transactions, answered over 230,000 phone calls, and
provided clean, safe, and well-prepared sports fields and ice for thousands of hours of play.
In 2015, over 28,000 citizens participated in our fitness programs and used our fitness
services.
I am extremely proud of the 240 full- and part-time CUPE staff
and the 14 management staff who are involved directly in Parks,
Recreation, and Cultural Services. I am also thankful for the
142 contract program service providers we work with to deliver the
services celebrated in this report.
I hope you look through this report and see as I do, that a lot of
hard work has gone into Making Kamloops Shine every day in an
environmentally sustainable and economically efficient manner. We
are pleased to tell you that the services we offered last year cost the
average tax payer $1.03 per day.
We look forward to working with you in 2016. Watch for big events
such as the IAFF World Women's Hockey Championship, the
Kids of Steel Triathlon, and the Kamloops Marathon. There is
always something happening in Kamloops and we are pleased
to be part of it.
All the best,
Bryon McCorkell
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Annual Report Summary
Corporate
Services and
Community
Safety,
$779.95
Public Works
and Utilities ,
$1,208.78
Parks,
Recreation,
and Cultural
Services,
$378.76
Administration,
$91.50
Capital,
$174.94
Debt, $101.75
Development and Engineering Services, $146.56
Cemeteries
$4.15
Interior Savings Centre
$12.82
Arenas
$24.92
Parks
$117.51
Sustainability
$18.24
Facilities
$49.11
Pools
Tournament Capital Centre
$16.46
-$1.34
Canada Games Pool
School Recreation Facilities
$22.91
$5.37
Art Gallery
Sagebrush Theatre
Old Courthouse
BC Wildlife Park
Other Cultural Centres
$14.66
$6.16
$3.88
$10.01
$1.96
Social and Community Development
Housing/Homelessness
Health and Sport Development
Arts, Culture, and Heritage
Museum
$21.35
$3.48
$15.08
$21.19
$10.77
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2,000.00
1,894.21
1,756.22
1,800.00
1,600.00
1,400.00
1,406.64
1,509.33
1,460.70
1,552.27
1,583.12
25%
1,811.62
1,673.53
1,637.44
20%
1,200.00
15%
1,000.00
800.00
10%
600.00
400.00
273.84
288.28
261.96
297.22
286.40
275.26
276.48
289.55
308.58
294.34
5%
200.00
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2006
City
2007
2008
PRCS (normalized)
2009
2010
% of City Taxes
2011
2012
Linear (City)
2013
2014
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Linear (PRCS (normalized))
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18,000,000
16,000,000
14,769,409
14,116,990
14,000,000
12,986,865
14,398,773
13,937,488
14,196,999
14,829,191
15,102,149
15,651,336
12,942,538
12,000,000
10,000,000
8,000,000
6,000,000
7,058,798
6,971,240
7,029,681
7,103,658
7,319,172
7,515,151
7,507,920
7,375,221
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
5,770,339
4,724,626
4,000,000
2,000,000
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2006
2007
Normalized tax revenue
Normalized other revenue
Linear (Normalized tax revenue)
Linear (Normalized other revenue)
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Business Operations
Business Operations is responsible for managing all of the business contracts
and daily cash operations on behalf of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural
Services. We strive to provide a knowledgeable, welcoming customer service
team to our patrons and business partners.
Partnerships and
Participation
Kamloops can be proud
of amazing facilities and
parks to recreate in. We are
continually looking for new
initiatives that encourage
our citizens to engage and
participate. In 2015, the TCC
was open Monday to Friday
from 5:30 am to 11:00 pm
and Saturday and Sunday
from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm
for a total of 5,788 hours of
operation and the customer
service representatives
put through 501,502
transactions. We also
received 235,925 phone
calls, which is consistent
with previous years. Program
coordinators and business
operations teamed to pilot
Move'n Munch, a 12‑week
program in Riverside Park,
where participants enjoyed
a noon hour yoga class and
the convenience of accessing
a healthy lunch from the
services of a mobile food
vendor.
Community Partners in
Service Delivery –
Parks, Recreation, and
Cultural Services has
14 business contracts
through a variety of
leases, food and beverage,
entertainment and service
delivery to assist us in our
goal of enhancing quality
of life. Whether engaging
as learners, participants,
or patrons, we continually
strive to improve these
experiences and accessibility.
Improving
Communication
Consistent and timely
communication with our
28,905 members is vital to
a positive experience. In
2015, we developed an
automated membership
renewal reminder that
enables patrons to plan
accordingly. As well,
Tournament Capital Centre
patrons are now able to
receive real time facility
updates through Facebook.
com/tournamentcapital or
by calling our TCC updates
phone line, 250-828-3655.
LOOKING AHEAD
Acquire a new software
registration system.
Investigate new customer
service improvements in all
of our parks and facilities.
Implement new rates and
fees for facilities and user
groups.
A personal trainer explains the program to a client at the Wellness Centre.
Introduce an enhanced
parking registration system
at the TCC to ensure parking
availability for patrons is
maximized.
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Sustainability
Our team focuses on engaging staff and the community to
achieve the success identified in the Sustainable Kamloops
Plan, ensuring that Kamloops will remain a great place to
live for present and future generations.
PUMA, an online monitoring
and analysis tool, provides
easy access to energy
consumption data for 500+
of the City's electricity and
natural gas accounts. PUMA
is used to verify savings
from efficiency measures
and to encourage staff to
use energy effectively.
In celebration of Earth
Hour, 498 residents
participated in the Free
Movie Night at the
Sandman Centre while they
collectively turned off the
power in their homes. Nearly
400 pounds of food were
collected at the door for the
Kamloops Food Bank.
Total Expenses
$786,076
Total Revenue
$118,511
Tax Requirement
$667,699
Cost Recovery Rate
15%
114 residents
downsized their
garbage containers
during Waste
Reduction Week
October 19-25.
The ECOSmart Team
engaged over
300 employees on best
practices for office energy
management such as turning
off unnecessary lights,
monitors and electronics.
The team also connected
with 6,806 people from
May to August at elementary
schools, summer camps and
community events.
The ECOSmart Team at the Senior Picnic.
The Sandman Centre
kicked off the Continuous
Optimization Program, a
BC Hydro funded project to
identify measures to improve
its energy efficiency.
A 24 kW Solar photo
voltaic array will crown the
renovated West Highlands
Community Centre,
harvesting 27,600 kWh of
electricity and offsetting
approximately $2,961 of
electricity costs. The project
was awarded a $30,855 grant
courtesy of the provincial
government Community
Energy Leadership Program.
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A Water Distribution
Study was commissioned
with funding from BC
Hydro to identify measures
to improve the energy
efficiency of the City's water
distribution system.
Three Bike Repair
Stations were installed on
bike commuter routes and in
recreational areas, including
Riverside Park, McArthur
Island and Kenna Cartwright
Park.
Over 500 residents
celebrated World
Rivers Day at
Riverside Park on
September 27th
3,972 students in
grades K-8 and 200
teachers were educated
in water conservation,
waste reduction, recycling,
vermicomposting and climate
change.
At the Spring and Fall
Home Shows, 945
people were engaged on the
topics of water conservation,
waste reduction and
composting.
At the Children's Art
Festival, 268 children
crafted buttons while
learning the importance
of preserving fresh water
habitat and supply for
animals.
A happy cyclist using one of the three new Bike Repair Stations (top left), An ECOSmart Team school performance (top right),
World Rivers Day (bottom left), Zero Emissions Challenge - Risk Management team (bottom right).
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The TCC Zero Waste
Program aims to divert
organic materials, refundable
containers and recyclable
items from the waste
stream.
Prior to the Zero Waste
Initiative, TCC produced over
56,000 kg of waste per year
which is equivalent to the
weight of 8 mature African
elephants.
A waste audit
revealed that 32% of
the waste generated
at TCC was actually
organic (food waste)
which is now being
composted on
site for use in the
surrounding gardens.
Tournament Capital Centre Zero Waste Disposal System.
LOOKING AHEAD
A Rain Barrel
promotion program
will engage and educate
residents leading into the
Green Living Expo on how
they can become stewards
of the environment and use
water more wisely.
The Integrated Pest
Management (IPM)
program is being refreshed
to align with the new
Pesticide Control Bylaw and
to promote best practices to
maintain lawns and gardens
without the use of pesticides.
The Inaugural Green
Living Expo is planned
for April 30, 2016 at the
Sandman Centre. It is a free
public event that will engage
residents on living a healthy
and sustainable lifestyle in
our community.
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Civic Facilities and Arenas
Our goal is to provide well maintained facilities for the
enjoyment of all users. With a dedicated team of Recreation
Facility Attendants, Crew Leaders, and Caretakers, we
operate six ice sheets, one curling rink, 17 administrative and
cultural buildings, plus 70 other buildings and structures.
In preparation
for the Women's
World Hockey
The 2016 IIHF Women's
World Hockey event hosts
Championships, we
the top eight teams in the
built a new dressing
room and renovated the world, playing 22 games
carpet and floors at the
in ten days.
Parkside Lounge in the
Sandman Centre.
Total Expenses
$4,178,392
Total Revenue
$2,987,212
Tax Requirement
$1,191,180
Cost Recovery Rate
71%
*See Appendix "A" for Civic Facilities
Civic Facilities looks for
ways to enhance customer
experience. In the summer
of 2015 we:
Installed a new air
conditioner in the McArthur
Island Lawn Bowling
Clubhouse.
Added a new bar area inside
Hal Rogers Kinsmen Centre
to enhance the function of
this popular community hall.
Installed a new score clock
at the Olympic arena.
Installed a wheelchair ramp
at Brock Arena to improve
accessibility.
Enhanced Energy
efficiency measures:
Sandman Centre will host the 2016 IIHF Women's World Hockey event.
Installed a snow pit ice melt
system at McArthur Island
Arena that reuses waste heat
from compressors.
Purchased a new electric
edger for Memorial Arena
that improves ice surface
quality along the boards.
Installed high-efficient LED
lighting in the Sandman
Centre marquee sign, the
north exit lights, and the
service lights.
The old courthouse, built in 1909, once a symbol of justice and authority stands as a
trusted heritage resource cultural venue.
Staged an ice production
start-up sequence at the
Sandman Centre to reduce
electricity consumption and
peak demand charges.
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TCC introduced a new system for gym users
to wipe down fitness equipment, resulting in
waste reduction, air quality improvements,
and maintenance cost savings.
As demand for recreation facilities grows,
change over crews, rink attendants and
coordinators work to minimize lost time
between bookings.
The Sheep Breeders building, built in 1929,
is valued as a testament to the sheep
breeding and wool industry that developed
in Kamloops in the 1920s.
LOOKING AHEAD
Open the newly constructed
West Highlands Park
Community Centre for
community use and special
events.
Open the newly renovated
North Shore Community
Policing Office in North
Kamloops.
Take over the operation
of Stuart Wood Elementary
School in August at the end
of the school season.
Complete repairs and
retrofits on the Sheep
Breeders Building to enhance
the Kamloops Museum and
Archive's useable storage
capacity.
Open universal public
washroom at Heritage
House.
Implement energy
The City of Kamloops takes ownership of Stuart Wood School in June 2016.
efficiency measures at
the Sandman Centre as
identified in the
BC Hydro funded Continuous
Optimization Program.
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Parks and Playfields
We have a passion for providing outstanding parks to
improve quality of life. Whether walking on the Rivers
Trail with friends or taking children to soccer at McArthur
Island Park, the City's parks and playfields offer residents
and visitors a chance to enjoy the outdoors.
Total Expenses
$1,043,638
Total Revenue
$290,890
Tax Requirement
$752,748
Cost Recovery Rate
28%
*See Appendix "A" for separate budgets.
Horticulture
We hosted the National
Communities in Bloom
Conference, welcoming cities
from all over Canada and
over ten countries and
325 delegates around the
world. This event was a huge
success with many great
reviews about Kamloops.
Delegates were amazed by
our beautiful city, community
hospitality, and the excellent
indoor and outdoor facilities
our citizens enjoy.
We partnered with
Communities in Bloom,
Canadian National and
Interior Community Services
to build a new community
garden in Riverside Park.
This will encourage more
local food production and
help foster community pride.
Riverside Park
Prince Charles Park
View of Kamloops from Rosehill Park
Parks crews at work
We start 55,000
blooms in our own
greenhouse.
We continue to catch
the public's attention by
designing and maintaining
colorful flower beds with a
focus on high use areas and
streamlining other parts of
our horticulture operations.
55,000 blooms are started in our own greenhouse.
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Our Playfields hosted
the Stoke City Football Club
youth soccer from England
and Slo-pitch Nationals at
the Tournament Capital
Ranch, bringing in 40 teams
from all over Canada.
In order to reduce turf
wear, our maintenance and
irrigation management is
modelled after Chase Field
in Arizona (home of MLB's
Diamondbacks).
83 parks
70 sports fields
82 kilometres of trails
4 water parks
1 wading pool
41 hard surface courts
41 playgrounds
1,200
SEEDLINGS
PLANTED
Slo-pitch Circle - Tournament Capital Ranch
Irrigation areas in the
map book have been
updated with the help of
Geographic Information
Systems. Using maps helps
with day to day work flow
when making changes
300 POTTED
TREES
PLANTED
2,000 TREES
PRUNED
500 TREE COUPONS
TO THE PUBLIC
TOTAL OF
16,000
TREES
MANAGED BY
5 CITY
ARBORISTS
PLANTING
PARTNERS WITH
SCHOOL AND
COMMUNITY
GROUPS
and additions to irrigated
areas. We have continued
to optimize our irrigation
systems around our park
areas and have updated the
ball fields at McArthur Island
Park, saving us 20% in
water consumption.
The Tournament
Capital Ranch is
irrigated using
water drawn directly
from the North
Thompson River. It
is first pumped into
a reservoir and then
onto the fields.
Arboriculture involved
the public and developed the
Urban Forestry Management
Plan, which proposes to
be finalized in 2016. The
plan will increase the
number of trees in our
community, making an
important contribution to our
environment.
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Nature Parks welcomed
community speakers in
conjunction with WildSafe BC
to do public presentations
on subjects such as bats,
snakes, bears, cougars and
coyotes. The public and
School District No. 73 also
enjoyed organized nature
walks full of historical and
natural data.
Crews used new techniques
to rehabilitate trails and
disturbed sites within Kenna
Cartwright Park and Peterson
Creek Park.
The new Centennial
Park Spray Park opened
in partnership with the
Westsyde Community
Development Society.
Families in Westsyde and
neighbouring communities
have additional amenities to
stay active and healthy.
A deck at the end of Sunset Trail in Kenna Cartwright Park overlooks a
stunning view of Kamloops Lake.
Nature Park Visitors
Kenna - 156,993
Peterson - 118,504
Valleyview - 28,539
Dallas Barnhartvale 64,126
Rivers Trail - 283,598
A new dog park opened
in the Juniper Ridge
neighbourhood, creating a
meeting place for residents
and their dogs. New lighting
was installed in the Ord Road
dog park in Brocklehurst.
Cemeteries – The City
of Kamloops received a
$3,500 grant from the
Commonwealth War
Grave Commission for its
continuous support of the
war graves at the Pleasant
Street Cemetery.
War graves at Pleasant St Cemetery.
LOOKING AHEAD
Add over 5 km of trails in the Bunker/Sagebrush area of
Kenna Cartwright Park to connect trails from Thompson
Rivers University.
Create a carbon park with corporate sponsorship.
Reduce mowing frequency using new technologies.
Investigate options to use non-potable irrigation water at
Pioneer Park, Riverside Park, and McArthur Island Park.
Provide public information about common tree pests for
Centennial Spray Park - Westsyde
homeowners.
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Arts, Culture, and Heritage
Our vision is to be the mirror of Kamloops and to
build our cultural community. We seek to inspire our
community, to preserve the past and to make sense of
the present by moving imaginatively into the future.
Service Agreements
Program revenue
are supported by the City of
Kamloops, providing financial
stability and strong liaison
relationships throughout the
city. Kamloops continues to
be one of the few mid-size
cities in the country that
boasts a nationally renowned
symphony, art gallery, and
theatre company.
continues to demonstrate
effective management of
community programming
while improving accessibility
through initiatives such as
the Affordable Recreation for
Community Health (ARCH)
program.
Our archives served over
280 visitors and
674 inquiries via phone and
email from local researchers,
scholars, teachers and
students.
three to four new exhibits
each year. This year we
featured "Mary Spencer,
Photographer" an exhibit
that showcased over
60 images from deep within
our archives.
Total Expenses
$969,226
Total Revenue
$104,523
*See Appendix "A" for separate budgets
In Partnership with
the Western Canada
Theatre Company, the
KMA presented "Front and
Centre: Western Canada at
40," an exhibit that put the
spotlight on our community's
nationally recognized theatre
company.
Kamloops Museum
and Archives presents
"So amazing!
Great set up and
displays."
~ Destiny & Josi, Chile,
South America
An interactive screen presents the
personal stories shared by WCT of
their remarkable experiences with
live theatre in the city. (Peter Olsen)
"Front and Centre: Western Canada
at 40" put the spotlight on the
nationally-recognized WCT.
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Choral Rhapsody
showcases the talent of local
choirs. While the event is
free, patrons are asked to
support the Kamloops Food
Bank with a non-perishable
item or donation. The
community has donated
$20,000 and 20,000
pounds of food over ten
years. Both the Kamloops
Food Bank and City of
Kamloops appreciate the
generous support.
" This is a perfect
example of
supporting our
mandate of sharing
food, feeding hope,
and strengthening
community. The City
of Kamloops is a
strong partner in our
vision of a hunger
free community and
a model for creating
opportunities to
strengthen local
charities and
providing outlets for
our community to
give back."
Choral Rhapsody has raised $20,000 and donated 20,000 pounds of food
over 10 years.
Performing Arts Centre
and Parkade to be built
in the downtown core.
To address the demand
for another badly needed
performance venue, the
City of Kamloops engaged
MHPM project leaders to
develop a comprehensive
business case that fully
supported the feasibility
and economic benefits of
moving forward to develop
one. While the project was
narrowly defeated by 1,400
votes, work will continue
to engage and educate the
large percentage of potential
voters that did not exercise
their opportunity to endorse
this exciting project
Pop Up Museums
showcased our collection in
unexpected places, including
the TCC lobby with a display
about taxidermy and
endangered species.
"I enjoyed the exhibit!"
~ Lily, Kamloops, BC
~Bernadette Siracky, BEd MEd,
Executive Director
Kamloops Food Bank
Performing Arts Centre
and Parkade - the City
of Kamloops engaged in
two years of community
consultation and the
completion of a detailed
business case on a new
Pop Up Museum display draws attention in the TCC lobby.
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KMA Signature school
programs are contributing
greatly to attract youth. The
KMA had 25 visits from
classes in School District No.
73 with 653 participants in
total. Our school programs
are designed to link with
the BC Curriculum. We
were successfully awarded
a grant for $32,000 from
the British Columbia Arts
Council to support KMA
programming like our new
Explorers of BC interactive
display in the Children's
Museum.
"Awesome ideas for
the kids; we always
love coming here.
Thanks!"
~ Kamloops resident
To honour and remember our Veterans the clocks have been set to the 11th
hour on the Kamloops Cenotaph. (Frank Luca, Kathleen Fisher Photography)
CULTURAL PARTNERSHIPS
WESTERN CANADA THEATRE K amloops A rt G allery
Kamloops Art Council SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 73 TNRD
KMA Artifacts were
displayed in the Kamloops
Art Gallery exhibit "More
Than Visible: Photography,
Ecology + Contact Culture in
the Salishan Landscape".
Our Murder Mystery
at the Old Courthouse
expressed history through
crime-solving theatrical
participation.
Kamloops Heritage Commission TRU
Heritage Society Tourism Kamloops
Rocky Mountain Rangers FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
Chimera Theatre Kamloops Exploration Group
BC Historical Society Communities in Bloom
Downtown Business Improvement Association
KAMLOOPS SCOUTS Sprott Shaw Community College
Kamloops Art Council KAMLOOPS MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY
BC CULTURAL DAYS TNRD Library United Way - Homes for the Holidays
EVENTS
Culture Days Communities in Bloom Pro D Day events
INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S DAY CANADIAN MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION
"Me and my friends
had so much fun
at the haunted
courthouse! Thank
you."
~ Ellie, Kamloops, BC
British Columbia Museums Association Choral Rhapsody
KAMLOOPS REGIONAL HERITAGE FAIR
International Museum Day FAMILY DAY FESTIVAL
ABC Family Literacy Day TD CanadaTrust Book Week Author
INTERIOR SAVING UNPLUG AND PLAY FAMILY LITERACY WEEK
CANADA DAY CFJC-TV Boogie the Bridge
Music in the Park Overlanders Day
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Our Music in the Park
model has been implemented
by many municipalities in BC.
An estimated 60,000 visitors
enjoyed 60 nights of free
music in Riverside Park in July
and August.
LOOKING AHEAD
Kamloops Symphony Orchestra
celebrating 40th season
Cenotaph Restoration Project
KMA permanent galleries and
lobby restructuring
Kamloops Film Festival 20th
Anniversary
KMA Saturday Morning Club
Program
Music in the Park Midsummer Jam was one of 60 nights of free music.
ARTS & CULTURE IN KAMLOOPS
149 ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAMS
594
12,372
MUSEUM VISITS
ARTS & CULTURE PARTICIPANTS
38 MUSEUM SCHOOL
PROGRAMS OFFERED
979
MUSEUM SCHOOL PROGRAM
PARTICIPANTS
83
MUSEUM
PROGRAMS OFFERED
s
ur
819
To
s
gram
Pro
e
hiv
Arcgrams
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r
P
lic
Pub
MUSEUM
PROGRAM
PARTICIPANTS
1,078
MUSEUM TWITTER
FOLLOWERS
807
MUSEUM FACEBOOK REACHES
CURATED EXHIBITIONS
KMA
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Social and Community Development
Total Expenses
$775,620
Total Revenue
$21,465
Tax Requirement
$754,155
We build a strong and healthy community, focusing on
people and their diversity, equity, social and economic
justice, and active civic participation. Activities include
advocacy, policy analysis, research, organizing, problem-solving, and
innovation. We place importance on integrating social, economic, and
environmental considerations into community problem-solving.
Introduced
a three-year
recreation
subsidy
pass (ARCH)
pass) for
persons with
disabilities.
John Tod
Centre first
year of
operation in
partnership
with the
Kamloops
Community
YMCA-YWCA
and the Boys
and Girls Club
of Kamloops.
Formal
partnership
with
BC Housing
to facilitate
the creation
of affordable
housing.
Received a
$50,000 federal
government
Enabling
Accessibility
Fund Grant
to support
creating a
universally
accessible
washroom in
Riverside Park.
Adapted
hockey players
graduating
from the
program are
being recruited
as volunteer
coaches.
Promotes
greater
participation
and access
to the City's
recreation
facilities and
programming.
Increased
access to
community
recreation
centred in the
heart of North
Kamloops,
changing the
face of the
neighbourhood.
Working
together
to ensure
Kamloops has
more available,
affordable
housing
options.
Citizens of
all abilities
now have the
opportunity to
stay and play
longer in one
of the City's
premier parks.
Provides
former players
a volunteer
experience that
creates a sense
of responsibility
and leadership.
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Adapted Zumba® is one of our many adapted programs for people with disabilities (top left), beekeeping included in the Food and
Urban Agriculture Plan (bottom left), Project Homeless Connect is an annual event that provided 450 meals in 2015 (right).
Excellence
Interaction
ARCH - 1,170 participants, 759 adults, 411 under 19,
and 31 referral partner organizations.
Hosted and organized Project
Homeless Connect 450 meals, 30 local
agencies participated, 50
volunteers.
Adapted recreation programs - five different programs
offered (hockey, skating, swimming, yoga, and wheelchair
basketball), combined 53 weeks of programming,
58 participants.
Capacity
$70,000 in Social Planning Grants given to 15 community
organizations.
$426,205 provided to community partners, supporting
community gardens, John Tod Centre, SHOP (Social and
Health Options for Persons in the sex trade program), and
the Homelessness Action Plan.
$419,900 provided to 12 community organizations for
Housing First programs and initiatives.
$3,250 in neighbourhood grants provided to three
community association events/projects (Halloween
block parties, mural project, and startup funds).
Participated in a total of
17 Community
Association meetings.
Host location for Kamloops
YMCA-YWCA Power of Being
a Girl at TCC - over 200
Grade 9 girls participated.
Participated in Community
Living BC Transition Fair 250 attendees.
World Autism Awareness
Day in April saw the Old
Courthouse Cultural Centre
Light It Up Blue to support
community awareness of
Autism.
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Partnering with Service
Canada through the
Homelessness Partnering
Strategy, we administered
the Housing First funding
to non-profit organizations,
including support and
resources for the HomeFree
Collective to develop
affordable housing and end
homelessness in Kamloops.
The Annual Community
Association Forum was
hosted with special guest
and renowned community
organizer Jim Diers. Over
75 participants from
15 community
associations learned how
they can connect better with
their neighbours.
The Food and Urban
Agriculture Plan was
adopted in September
after a lot of community
engagement. The main goal
PARTICIPATION WITH
LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS
CHANGING THE FACE OF POVERTY Make Children First
Literacy in Kamloops HomeFree Collective
Social Planning Council Diversity Advisory Committee
Seniors Advisory Committee Kamloops Food Policy Council
Mayor's Advisory Committee
for
Persons
with
Disabilities
YOUTH, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Repositioning Health Care
for
Older Adults Local Action Table
Boogie the Bridge Planning Team
KAMLOOPS ADAPTED SPORTS ASSOCIATION
is to create a sustainable
food system. Over 1,200
people participated in open
houses, surveys, tours,
forums, and meetings and
over 5,200 people were
reached through social
media.
Accessibility Awareness
Workshops - 100 City
staff received training,
including Aquatics, Bylaw
Enforcement, and Customer
Relations Representative
staff teams. Providing staff
with this knowledge and
training makes it possible to
provide residents with great
customer service when they
access City programs and
facilities.
LOOKING AHEAD
Engage the community
in creating an accessibility
policy for the City.
Partnership with a national
organization, Tamarack –
Institute for Community
Engagement, to support the
project.
Initiate a review of the
Kamloops Social Plan. This
is an opportunity to share
successes and identify
challenges in building
a strong and vibrant
community.
Implement the Food
and Urban Agriculture
Plan - work with and
McDonald Park Community Garden provides locally grown food to the community.
support the community in
growing a resilient urban
food system.
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Aquatics
We provide water safety education, drowning prevention
services, and enjoyable aquatic recreation. Our
mandate is to develop lifelong swimmers and community
lifesavers.
Lifeguards attended
numerous aquatic incidents,
including public relations,
water rescues, first aid and
I can't thank the
lifeguards enough for
saving my husband's
life; the doctors
at the emergency
department said he
would not be alive
today if he hadn't
received the expert
care he did when
he suffered sudden
cardiac arrest.
~ Susan, Logan Lake
resuscitation. Our team has
regular skill development
sessions throughout the
year to maintain top level
expertise. Each lifeguard
completed 36 hours of
training.
Aquatics continues to
administer the Corporate
Public Access Automated
External Defibrillator
Program. Our team trains
over 100 City staff in
Parks, Arenas, Pools,
and other Civic facilities
in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation and AED
annually. Since the launch
of the Public Access AED
Program in 2009, staff and
civilians have saved six
lives.
4x Mixed Indoor Triathlon Relay (Greg Ogilvie)
Total Expenses
$4,572,608
Total Revenue
$3,162,758
*See Appendix "A" for separate budgets
As leaders in leadingedge aquatic competition,
we hosted the first-ever
4xMixed Indoor Triathlon
Relay. The event in
Kamloops was featured in
Triathlon Canada's Magazine
alongside Toronto, Montreal,
and Edmonton as the only
event of its kind in BC. The
championship atmosphere
of the TCC and Canada
Games Aquatic Centre was
memorable for the teams
of men, women and junior
triathletes.
"Kamloops really
knows how to put on
a swim meet!"
~ Annie, Vancouver
Fans (Greg Ogilvie)
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Our aquatic program
includes options for all. We
welcome all citizens and
visitors to enjoy our facilities
and to learn the essential
skills of water safety. Our
adapted swim lesson program
project has successfully
engaged 20 families with
53 autistic children. The
goal of the program is to
provide a safe learn-to-swim
environment for children and
youth living with a disability.
During CPR Month, 250 citizens learned
basic CPR. (Rosie Sammet)
During Heart Month in
February and CPR Month
in November, the aquatics
team trained 250 citizens
between 5 and 92 in basic
CPR skills. The aquatics team
also assisted community
groups in obtaining
defibrillators for their clubs
and venues.
The Kamloops
Lifesaving Sport Group
is the only lifesaving club in
Canada that is delivered by a
high performance swim team.
Through our partnership with
Kamloops Classic Swimming,
we provided guidance and
expertise to infuse the
team with a humanitarian
purpose. Lifesaving is a
sport that is recognized
by the International
Olympic Committee and
the Commonwealth Games
Federation. Our local
athletes competed in the Fall
Canadian Junior Games with
several podium finishes.
All lifeguards complete 36 hours of training. (Heidi Ogilvie)
Aquatic Centre Westsyde
BrockMcDonald
Lesson Revenue $284,396 $22,320 $14,796$7,240
Classes taught 10,852 1,946 954693
Children taught 4,168 578 371200
Lesson Revenue across the Division $328,752
Total Number of Classes Taught 14,445
Total Number of Children Taught 5,317
Total Number of New Lifeguards Trained 262
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LOOKING AHEAD
The Aquatics Division
will continue to enhance
public safety and education
in our community. Our
riverfront parks and beaches
will be undergoing safety
audits with an important
Public Access Life Ring
Project set to launch early in
2016.
At the Riverside Park
swimming area, lifeguard
services will be improved
with the addition of red and
yellow flags to demarcate
the supervised area where
lifeguards are on duty.
Swim to Survive for
grade 3 students will again
be possible with a grant
of $16,000 attained from
the Lifesaving Society BC &
Yukon Branch. The aim is to
teach survival skills to over
1,000 students at no cost
to the SD73 or the parents.
We will apply for a grant
to teach over 900 grade
7 students to survive and
save.
PARTNERSHIPS
KAMLOOPS CLASSIC SWIMMING R ip T ech D iving
Kamloops Sunrays Synchro KAMLOOPS TRIATHLON CLUB
Tsunami Summer Swim Club School District No. 73
Kamloops Gymnastics Trampoline Club PacificS port
TRU Pacific Storm Water Polo Triathlon BC
TOURNAMENTS
4xMixed Indoor Triathlon Relay KIDS OF STEEL TRIATHLON
Spring Sprint Triathlon June Classic Swim Meet
SwimBC AA Age Group Championship
JEAN PETERS PROVINCIAL SYNCHRO CHAMPIONSHIP
NCAA High Performance Water Polo Camp
BCSSA Okanagan Regional Swim Meet
Distance Swim Meet Synchro BC Development Meet
Dive BC Invitational Meet MJB Law Classic Meet
BC Highschool Swimming Championship
EVENTS
Family Day Swim Heart Month Happy Hearts Swim
Pink Swim for Pink Shirt Day SPRING BREAK – ANCIENT EMPIRES
NATIONAL DROWNING PREVENTION WEEK
Haunted Halloween Swim SCUBA CLAUS SWIM
'I witnessed a
water rescue at the
pool and wanted
to express how
impressed I am with
the quick action
and professional
treatment rendered
by the lifeguards.'
~ Heather
from Kamloops
Experience Brock Pool.
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Active Living, Health and Wellness
Building a healthy community requires collaboration and
committed partnerships. Using an all-inclusive approach,
we enrich community life through promoting active,
healthy lifestyles.
Approximately 2,863
participants attended
281 active living, health,
and fitness programs.
Citizens have opportunities
to engage in healthy living
throughout our community
in recreation and cultural
facilities, community centres,
and arenas.
The Tournament
Capital Centre was host
to 40 events with over
980,000 visitors. Fitness
classes, ranging from Gentle
Circuit to High Intensity
Spin, attracted over 6,500
participants. Gentle
Circuit, a popular program
among our 55+ patrons
averages 140 participants
weekly and saw over 4,000
participants this year.
The Westsyde
Neighbourhood Centre
is a multi-use facility,
offering 37 sport and
fitness programs with
over 450 registrants. With
Total Expenses
$143,634
Total Revenue
$302,234
Tax Requirement
$196,646
Cost Recovery Rate
210%
HEALTH LITERACY FORUM
600 grade 6 students, their teachers, and 100
high school mentors participated in the 2nd
annual event, partnered with SD73, to engaged
students and teachers in interactive workshops
focused on physical and mental health.
the unfortunate closing
of the Westsyde Pool for
maintenance of its roof, a
dryland circuit class was
developed to replace aquatic
programs. 50 participants
engaged in an alternate
fitness opportunity.
The Indoor GranFondo
and Family Festival is
a Family Day celebration,
encouraging families to play
together. In partnership
with the MS Society and
PacificSport over 50 cyclists
rode throughout the day
and over 1,200 people
participated in the family
activities. $10,000 was
raised to support MS in our
community.
Drop-in Basketball at the TCC.
The Family Day Festival hosted 1,200 people.
The Indoor GranFondo attracted 50 cyclists and raised $10,000 for the Kamloops MS Society to help people in our own community.
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The Seniors Picnic and
the Seniors Christmas
Light Tour are two examples
of how our community
provides opportunities for our
aging citizens to stay active
and engaged.
The Seniors Picnic
saw close to 400 seniors
enjoying a variety of arts and
crafts and participating in
physical activities.
The 42nd Annual
Seniors Christmas Light
Tour provided over 525
seniors an opportunity to
engage socially while enjoying
the holiday festivities.
OUR COMMUNITY CELEBRATES
I ndoor G ran F ondo and F amily F estival
HEART MONTH Bike to Work Week Bike Rodeo
National Health and Fitness Day Health Literacy Forum
SENIORS PICNIC Seniors Light Tour
Yoga in the Park,
a FREE class offered in
partnership with Kamloops
Hot Yoga was offered weekly
throughout the summer at
McDonald Park. Over 1,200
participants attended, with
one evening attracting over
350 participants. The class
provided the North Shore with
an opportunity to engage in
healthy living as a family.
After school programs
engaged 1,353
under‑served youth in six
targeted elementary schools
and the Boys and Girls Club.
The partnership with SD73
has provided youth with
opportunities for renewed
confidence in exploring and
challenging themselves while
they develop competency in
new skills.
Yoga in the Park attracted 1,200 participants through the summer. One night saw 350 participants. (Kamloops Hot Yoga)
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LOOKING AHEAD
Smoke-free Parks
Education and
Awareness Campaign
Keep On Moving (KOM)
Community Designation
Community organizations
will have the opportunity to
receive the KOM designation.
The designation assists
health care practitioners with
finding safer exercise options
in our community.
Develop signage and a
public awareness campaign,
including education
resources to promote the
smoke-free parks and civic
building properties bylaw.
Public Skating
By reviewing best practices
for public skating, stick and
puck, and drop-in hockey
programs, we will develop
policies and procedures
to stimulate inclusive
participation for all ages and
abilities.
AN OUNCE OF
PREVENTION
The Strategic Health Alliance (SHA) is a partnership between the City and Interior Health.
Heading into its 8th year, this unique partnership is one of only three of its kind in Canada.
The City has a funded contract with Interior Health to assist with rehabilitative exercise
programming and to build capacity through facility use and program development.
TOTAL PARTICIPANT VISITS
13,674
"My oxygen levels have
improved by 79%. I
have more energy. I am
becoming more flexible
and it is great social
interaction."
VIP
VASCULAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
5,432
A supervised clinical and exercise based program
including education sessions.
PULMONARY REHABILITATION PROGRAM
4,232
Exercise and education sessions focusing on energy
conservation and breathing techniques.
"I have learned how to
take care of myself better.
My breathing is much,
much better. My medication
has gone from every 4
hours to every 6 hours. All
of this would not be if it
was not for the Breathe On
program and crew."
ON TRACK
1,450
A primary prevention program for participants without
cardiovascular disease.
SENSATIONAL SURVIVORS
2,560
A referral-based program providing safe exercise
options for women with a diagnosis of cancer.
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Sport Development
and the Tournament Capital Program
From grassroots development to podium performances, we
engage local, provincial, and national sport organizations
in the development and delivery of programs, initiatives,
tournaments, and hosting opportunities.
Approximately
were trained in Fundamental
Movement Skills, where
instructors learn to instruct,
observe, and correct
fundamental movements in
sport.
1,848 participants
attended 184 sport
development programs,
totaling over $97,800 in
revenue.
Total Expenses
$32,624
Total Revenue
$88,776
Tax Requirement
$83,368
Cost Recovery Rate
271%
*See Appendix "A" for Tournament Capital Program.
The Health and Physical
Literacy Summit hosted
in our community was the
first summit to be held in
Western Canada. Close to
200 participants from
the education, health,
Physical Literacy
recreation, and, sport
Physical inactivity
is fundamental to both
sectors attended the two-day
participation and excellence
costs Canada
workshop. Strong community
in physical activity and
approximately
partnerships were integral
sport. Individuals who are
to our success in receiving
$6.8 billion or 3.7%
physically literate are more
Physical literacy is when kids have developed
the skills
a $25,000
grant from RBC
of all health care
likely to PHYSICAL
be active for life. and confidence
to be active in lots of different
sports
Learn
to
Play
Program to
LITERACY
Several sport
instructors and costs.
and
physical
activities.
host
the
summit.
coaches in our LIFE
community
WHAT IS PHYSICAL LITERACY?
CYCLE
Physical literacy
begins when
parents encourage
movement in
infancy...
... develops
throughout life...

7 - 8%
Higher annual
earnings.
Reduced risk of
heart disease, stroke,
cancer, and diabetes
40%
Higher test
scores.
Increased
self-esteem
and happiness
... and can be a gift
that is shared between
generations.
THE BENEFITS
OF BEING
PHYSICALLY
ACTIVE*
* Adapted from Aspen Institute Sport for All - Play for Life: A Playbook to Get Every Kid in the Game
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HOW IS
PHYSICAL
LITERACY
DEVELOPED?
Kids develop physical literacy gradually through a variety of
structured and unstructured activities. The nature of these
activities changes as kids grow in age and ability.
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Tournament Capital
Program – In collaboration
with local, provincial, and
national sport organizations,
Canada's Tournament Capital
hosted over 15 major
events.
In partnership with Sun
Peaks Resort and SD73,
the BC Special Olympics
Winter Games attracted over
700 athletes, participating
in seven sports, with
the opening and closing
ceremonies at the TCC. We
will build on the success of
this event as we prepare
to host the 2018 BC Winter
Games.
The BC Special Olympics Winter Games attracted 700 athletes to 7 sports, including
speed skating.
The Legacy Performance
Games were created from
legacy funds generated by the
hosting of the Kamloops
2011 Western Canada
Summer Games in August,
2011. In 2015, over
350 athletes participated
in five sports; three of
which were wheelchair
tennis, wheelchair rugby, and
adaptive water skiing. Many
provincial sport organizations
have expressed an interest
in participating in this event.
As a result, in 2016 the
Kamloops Sports Council will
host the Legacy Performance
Games in April and July.
The Legacy Performance Games attracted over 350 athletes in 5 sports, including
wheelchair rugby.
OUR COMMUNITY CELEBRATES
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL LITERACY SUMMIT
Dylan Armstrong Olympic Medal Ceremony
BC Special Olympics Winter Games
BC Lions Training Camp and FanFest
Legacy Performance Games
SPORTS DAY IN CANADA
In partnership with TRU,
the Kamloops Marathon, is
a home grown event that
attracts over 400 runners
in distances of 3, 8, 21,
and 42 km. The sanctioned
Boston Marathon qualifier is
a fast, flat course, perfect for
those seeking to qualify for
Boston.
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Olympian and
Kamloopsian, Dylan
Armstrong was awarded an
Olympic Bronze Medal for
his performance at the 2008
Beijing Olympic Games. Over
1,200 people attended the
event at the TCC where MC
Scott Russell and Olympian
Hailey Wickenheiser
presented the medal.
Tournament Stats:
111
events
26,772
participants
80,996
participants days
Dylan Armstrong received his bronze medal in front of 1200 people at TCC.
$44,525
SUCCESSFUL BIDS
in tournament grants
$10,934,460
Provincial Judo Championships
in total economic spending
National Wheelchair Basketball Championships
World Slo Pitch Championships
Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada
LOOKING AHEAD
Develop a Physically Literate Community - collaborate with community partners
to develop strategies. It is important to train sport program instructors in the National
Coaching Certification Program - Fundamental Movements Skills to teach programs that
focus on the development of physical literacy skills.
In partnership with PacificSport Interior BC, the provincial physical literacy icon will be
launched in the Activity Guide to identify programs that incorporate physical literacy.
We will take the physical literacy pledge and become a recognized member of the Physical
Literacy Alliance and develop a marketing and communications campaign to increase
awareness and educate our community on the importance of physical literacy.
Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada - The annual celebration of hockey in Canada will
take place from February 3-6. A number of other free, local community activities will also
take place throughout the community over the multi-day hockey celebration. On Saturday,
February 6, at Sandman Centre, hockey fans will enjoy a youth road hockey tournament, a
live broadcast onsite with Ron MacLean, Coaches Corner with Ron MacLean and Don Cherry,
and coverage of simultaneous NHL® games.
IIHF Ice Hockey Women's World Championships – for the first time in its 26-year
history, IIHF Ice Hockey Women's World Championship will be held in British Columbia.
From March 28-April 4, Sandman Centre and McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre will
host 22 games with teams from eight countries around the world. The World Returns!
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APPENDIX "A"
BY THE NUMBERS
Year to Date Summary
Annual Report Statistics
Cemeteries
2013 20142015
Total Expenses
$468,300
$473,602
$576,363
Total Revenue
$523,700
$455,493
$545,292
Tax Requirement
$(55,400)
$18,109
$31,071
Cost Recovery Rate 112% 96% 95%
Arenas
2013 20142015
Total Expenses
$4,139,500
$4,182,841
$4,178,392
Total Revenue
$2,665,500
$2,789,030
$2,987,212
Tax Requirement
$1,474,000
$1,393,811
$1,191,180
Cost Recovery Rate
65%
67%
71%
Playfields
and
Stadiums
20132014 2015
Total Expenses
$1,316,300
$1,258,596
$1,043,638
Total Revenue
$265,400
$266,690
$290,890
Tax Requirement
$1,051,900
$991,906
$752,748
Cost Recovery Rate
20%
21%
28%
Parks Maintenance
20132014 2015
Total Expenses
$4,429,900
$4,295,387
$4,855,457
Revenue
$266,105$267,372$287,350
Note: Fees charged only for sports fields.
Sustainability
2014 2015
Total Expenses
$747,864
$786,076
Total Revenue
$208,124
$118,511
Tax Requirement
$539,740
$667,565
Cost Recovery Rate
28%
15%
Note: Natural Resource IPM budget of $374,905 included. Will be moved to Parks Maintenance in 2016.
City Facilities
2014 2015
Expenses
$2,173,063$2,315,875
Revenue
- Tax Requirement
$2,173,063
$2,315,875
Note: The PRCS building inventory includes City Hall, fire stations, RCMP detachments, and community halls.
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Pools - Westsyde, Brock
and
McDonald
2013 2014 2015
Expenses
$873,781$939,171$799,412
Revenue
$204,132$221,620$139,244
Tax Requirement
$669,649
$717,551
$660,168
Cost Recovery Rate
23%
24%
17%
TCC
and
Canada Games Pool
20132014 2015
Expenses
$3,855,410$3,782,777 $3,773,196
Revenue
$3,019,008$3,055,861 $3,023,514
Tax Requirement
$836,402
$726,916
$749,682
Cost Recovery Rate
78%
81%
80%
TCC Full Facility Memberships
Adult
Family
Senior
Student/Youth
TRU Student Upgrade
Child
Totals
TCC Punch Cards
Adult
Family
Senior
Student/Youth
Child
Totals
MONTHLY PASSES
ANNUAL PASSES
2013201420152013 20142015
6,2295,966 6,807 564 499 504
530501 524356328308
8731,017 1,089 59
60
50
1,9541,627 1,532 12
7
7
9,529
9,834
9,762
22
25
29
028 23 1 0 0
19,11518,973 19,737 1,014
919
898
INDOOR TRACK (ONE MONTH) POOL & TRACK PUNCH CARDS
2013 20142015201320142015
3,568
2,873
2,701820733740
n/a n/a n/a532573618
2,778
3,173
3,072526437444
360332272428108 80
4 63 92 27318251
6,7106,441 6,1372,3332,1692,133
Tournament Capital Centre
20132014 2015
Drop-ins - TCC and CGAC120,896
105,035
93,684
Membership Scans (Visits)395,310
384,686
391,460
Total Visits TCC Complex992,000
903,506
980,475
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Art, Cultural,
and
Art, Cultural,
and
Heritage Services
2013 2014 2015
Total Expenses
$1,667,422
$1,132,659
$969,226
Revenue
$114,436 $89,106$104,523
Tax requirement
$1,552,986
$1,043,553
$864,703
Heritage Programming
20132014 2015
Programs Offered
103
106
121
Registrants
7541,226 1798
Total Expenses
$28,342
$27,807
$34,770
Total Revenue
$42,919
$47,777
$56,814
Cost Recovery Rate 151%
172%
163%
Museum
20132014 2015
Total Expenses
$430,427
$451,284
$439,590
Revenue
$105,758$68,158$66,985
Tax Requirement
$324,669
$383,126
$372,605
Cost Recovery Rate
25%
15%
15%
Social
and
Community Development
20132014 2015
Total Expenses
$884,872
$746,299
$775,620
Revenue
$34,538$15,865$21,465
Tax Requirement
$850,340
$730,429
$754,155
Recreation, Health
and
Wellness
20132014 2015
Total Expenses
$1,032,677
$973,852
$960,242
Total Revenue
$335,147
$365,612
$369,349
Tax Requirement
$697,530
$608,240
$590,893
Tournament Capital Program
20132014 2015
Tax Requirement
$532,222
$438,000
$439,868
Program Expense
$522,455
$463,987
$436,591
Event Hosting Bids Submitted
7
7
6
Event Hosting Bids Awarded
4
5
5
Projected Economic Spinoff From Awarded Bids
$2 million
$2.75 million
$10,934,460
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