April 2018

West Kelowna

NEWS

Wine Trail UpgradePhase II

This spring work will begin on the Wine Trail Upgrade - Phase II, what is sure to be very welcome news to the thousands of motorists who travel through the intersection of Boucherie and Hudson Roads each day.

The City has hired Copcan Civil Ltd. to construct the upgrade of Boucherie Road from Stuart Road to Ogden Road. It involves the construction of:

• 15,300 square metres of asphalt roadway• 1,200 metres of storm main with varying diametres from

250 mm to 450 mm• 1,640 metres of 450 mm water main• 3,400 metres of concrete curb and gutter

• 4,100 square metres of concrete sidewalk• 5,700 square metres of cycling track• 80 ornamental street lights and related wiring• Landscape trees, shrubs and irrigation• Retaining walls Roundabouts are planned for the intersections of Hudson Road

and Anders Road. The total project, including construction, land acquisitions, utilities, water main, geotechnical and contingency is estimated at $8.75 million. The City will now establish construction phasing and strategies and a traffic management plan to minimize impact to homeowners and businesses.

A communication plan will also be created and implemented to keep residents informed of construction impacts. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of November.

Construction Begins Soon and Includes Roundabouts

This artistic rendering of the intersection with Hudson Road provides a glimpse of the new wine-trail design, complete with pedestrian and cycling lanes - design may differ slightly from depiction.

In The Works

We’re growing fast and the demand for urban services has never been higher. From equipment purchases, park acquisitions and road and water upgrades to flood recovery efforts and adaptations to Climate Change, we’re building a better West Kelowna! The 2018 Capital Plan contains an unprecedented $80 million worth of infrastructure projects. The list of capital projects beginning in 2018 include:• Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant construction

$49 million with carry over into 2019/2020• Park acquisitions $4.2 million• Multi-use Dome $3.11 million (plus $667,000 from

Westside Youth Soccer)

• Flood remediation $2.4 million• Two fire trucks $1.3 million• Pedestrian upgrades $1.2 million • Road rehabilitation $1 million• Miscellaneous facility projects $493,000• Information technology equipment $440,447• Other fire department equipment $327,200• Miscellaneous equipment and vehicles $299,800• Municipal Hall AHU replacement $275,000• Public Works Yard design $250,000• Gellatly Powers Creek Bridge design $150,000

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Flood Recovery Underway

Spring 2018 Recreation Guide

Now Available

The 80-page Spring 2018 Recreation Guide offers hundreds

of programs for people of all ages and abilities covering a wide range of interests from ART to ZUMBA!

Registered classes and drop in programs are offered at city and school district facilities, stretching from Glenrosa to

Rose Valley.Find the guide online at

www.westkelownacity.ca/recguide or pick up a copy at facilities

around the community.

The City of West Kelowna is undertaking a variety of projects to repair damage to public infrastructure caused by last year’s flood and protect infrastructure against possible future floods. Projects include excavation of deposited material, clearing culverts and increasing the conveyance of local waterways. Projects are either underway now or awaiting provincial approvals. All flood recovery projects combined are estimated to cost $5.24 million and are expected to be complete by spring freshet 2018. Private property owners living in flood-prone areas or near waterways are encouraged to consider how to protect their property in case of flooding. Please contact the City’s Planning Department at 778-797-8830 before conducting any work in waterways or sensitive aquatic areas on your property. Find more information about protecting your property from flood at www.cordemergency.ca.

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New Water Rates

Another sign of spring! The street sweeepers are rolling out in West Kelowna. With the weather warming up, the City has begun its annual street sweeping of local roads. Street sweepers will begin in the lower elevation neighbourhoods and work upwards to higher roads as the snow melts over the next several weeks.

Residents are asked to please not sweep road debris into piles on the roads as this can significantly slow down the progress of street sweeping. Leave the road debris for the sweeper to collect.

Signage will be placed in neighbourhoods indicating when street sweeping will begin and will remain posted while equipment is working in the area. Residents are reminded to help out by keeping vehicles parked off street so equipment operators can make complete sweeps of the road. Sweeping the City’s 260-kilometre road network is expected to be complete in early May.

Sweepers on the road!

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Estimate Your Costs With Water Rate Calculator

The first of four consecutive water rate increases has taken effect as of January 1, 2018 with levies charged quarterly. That means this new rate will appear on your April utility bill.

To help rate payers estimate their water costs, particlarly for the summer months which typically see the most water use, the City offers a Water Rate Calculator on its website. Visit www.westkelownacity.ca/waterrates

to find the calculator. Input your consumption and calculate. Below we’ve estimate the yearly water use and costs of an average water customer.

Further rate increases will occur on January 1, 2019, 2020 and 2021. By 2021, all West Kelowna Water System rate payers will be receiving the same quality of water and same level of service and annual costs for all users is estimated to be $907.

Water systems are paid for entirely by the users of the system. The increases are required to cover the costs of system operations, maintenance and improvements and to ensure the system remains sustainable.

Find out how you can lower your water bill by conserving on your water use at:

www.okwaterwise.ca

Council hosted another successful Talk Budget With Council event on January 31 at the Westbank Library. Attendees provided input on the Draft 2018-2027 Financial Plan which includes a 2.18% tax increase. The impact of this tax increase on the average West Kelowna home ($530,600) will be $35.06 for the year. Council had contemplated a 2.58% increase, however this amount was reduced due to higher than expected growth over the past year.

Blasting Permits have been issued for two developments in West Kelowna. Blasting has begun for the Upper Vineyard Estates development and is expected to continue for the majority of the year. A permit has also been issued for the Tallus Ridge development, with blasting expected until the end of April. Blasting permits outline what days and times blasting can occur and that vibration and air over pressure monitoring be undertaken. Contact information for the blasting companies is provided on the City’s website if residents have any questions.

Blast! What Was That?

Talked Budget With Council

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COUNCIL MEETINGSApril 10 1:30 p.m.April 17 6:00 p.m.May 8 1:30 p.m.May 22 6:00 p.m.June 12 1:30 p.m.June 26 6:00 p.m.

For the most current meeting information or to view Council meeting Webcasts,

including archives of past meetings, visit www.westkelownacity.ca/mayorandcouncil

Email Mayor & Councilmayorandcouncil@westkelownacity.ca

Open Council Meetings are Webcast live

or our final year of this term, West Kelowna Council took part in discussions to determine our goals and objectives for 2018.

Our goals for this year continue to place focus on economic development and infrastructure improvements, much as we have for the past 10 years, but we are also seeing the emergence of new goals related to safety and security and social and environmental issues. As we continue to move as a community from rural to urban governance we can see the changing needs of West Kelowna and our priorities for 2018 clearly demonstrate this.

Council conducts strategic planning every year and is provided quarterly updates on progress and initiatives. This allows West Kelowna Council to continue to engage with citizens and adjust its goals as needed as it works to make West Kelowna a beautiful place to live, work and play.

Mayor’s Message: 2018 Priorities

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MAYOR DOUG FINDLATER

City of West Kelowna Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (Excluding Statutory Holidays)

General Inquiries

Phone 778-797-1000Email info@westkelownacity.caAddress 2760 Cameron Road, West Kelowna, BC V1Z 2T6Fax 778-797-1001

After Hours Emergency 778-797-1000

Building 778-797-8820

Bylaw Enforcement 778-797-8810

Cemetery 778-797-8875

Development Services 778-797-8830

Engineering 778-797-8840Fire Rescue (Administration) 778-797-3200 Report Outdoor Burning 250-469-8577Human Resources 778-797-8890 Email careers@westkelownacity.caInspections 778-797-8820

Licensing 778-797-8810Mayor & Council 778-797-2210 Agendas, Minutes, Bylaws 778-797-2250Parks 778-797-8849Recreation & Culture Arena & Field Bookings 778-797-2265 Program Registration 778-797-8800 Lakeview Hall Booking 778-797-8800 Westbank Lions Hall Booking 778-797-2240Roads Maintenance 778-797-2225 After Hours 1-866-353-3136 Taxation 778-797-8860

Utility Billing 778-797-8850Utilities (Water & Sewer) Technical Inquiries 778-797-2246 Utility Emergencies 778-797-1000

www.westkelownacity.ca

Economic Development Infrastructure

• Continue support for West Kelowna’s own Economic Development function and Tourism

• Development Process Review• City Hall (land/building)• Explore Greater Westside Economic

Development• Enhance role of the Economic

Development Committee

• Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant and Infrastructure System

• Roads and Sidewalks Program• Boucherie Road Upgrade - Phase II• Water Stewardship Program• CNR Wharf - Phase II Design• Soccer Dome• Artificial Turf Field and Track Planning

Safety & Security Service Delivery• Downtown Safety and Security

(including washrooms)• Traffic Safety• Glenrosa Emergency Route (Jackpine/

Bear Main)• Rural RCMP Detachment Review• Update Zoning Bylaw in Consideration

of Cannabis Act

• Transit Service Improvement (including Handi-Dart)

• Communications Review• Development Fees Review• Departmental Review Program• Works and Services Bylaw Review

Social & Environmental• Homelessness• Improved Health Services• Vacation Rentals (housing impact)• Accessible Parks (All ages and abilities)

2018 PRIORITIES

Questions or comments about these 2018 Priorities? Send your thoughts in

an email to Mayor and Council at mayorandcouncil@westkelownacity.ca

Thinking About Running for Council?

It’s an election year and voters will be heading to the polls on Saturday, October 20, 2018 for West Kelowna’s Local Government Election.

If you are considering running for Council, the Province of BC has produced a What Every Candidate Needs to Know document that is a valuable read. Find it and more at www.gov.bc.ca/localelections.

Watch www.westkelownacity.ca for local election information or sign up to receive direct emails on news and events at www.westkelownacity.ca/notifyme.