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Resilience                                                                                             West Kelowna Shows Resolve in Meeting Climate Change Challenges
                                                                                                       As West Kelowna faces ongoing growth and urbanization pressures, it too must meet the continual
                                                                                                       challenges of Climate Change and adapt to the effects that floods, fire and drought have on the city.

                                                                                                       As the City of West Kelowna entered its 10th year of incorporation in 2017, it was grappling with historic
                                                                                                       creek and Okanagan Lake flooding, which resulted in mass deployment of protection measures along
                                                                                                       banks and shorelines. The 2017 Freshet resulted in a 100-day Emergency Operations Centre activation
                                                                                                       and led to $6.94 million in infrastructure damages. During the three month activation, nearly a quarter
                                                                                                       of all staff time was dedicated to flood response, in addition to evening, weekend and holiday coverage.
                                                                                                       Recovery and mitigation projects extended well into 2018, when once again the freshet, coupled with
                                                                                                       heavy rains: washed out a section of Lower Glenrosa Road; resulted in a repeat of the deployment of
                                                                                                       flood prevention measures along the Okanagan Lake shoreline; required dredging of Powers Creek to
                                                                                                       prevent the loss of Gellatly Road Bridge; and, led to boil water notices for thousands of residents.

                                                                                                       The flood response and recovery also had an impact on municipal climate actions. Many 2017 capital
                                                                                                       projects, several that were intended to assist in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, had to be deferred
                                                                                                       to 2018 and beyond. And the response and recovery increased greenhouse gas consumption, resulting
                                                                                                       in a further 200 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions, offsetting the reduction achieved in 2016.

                                                                                                       While the city’s resolve was tested yet again in 2017, residents and staff demonstrated the same great
                                                                                                       ability to recover and adapt that they have shown in the past. After all, the municipality’s Climate
                                                                                                       Change challenges surfaced just 18 months into incorporation, in July 2009, when simultaneous forest
                                                                                                       fires broke out in Glenrosa and Rose Valley. Three houses were lost, several thousand residents were
                                                                                                       evacuated from their homes, and one of the community’s largest employers, Gorman Bros. Mill, was
                                                                                                       nearly destroyed. The following July, a forest fire destroyed a house and forced a couple dozen homes
                                                                                                       to be evacuated in Seclusion Bay. And 2014 was another particularly challenging year. Spring torrential
                                                                                                       rains caused a slope failure that nearly washed out one of the city’s arterial routes, Gellatly Road. The
                                                                                                       heavy rainy season was followed by weeks of drought that lead to an interface fire on Mount Boucherie
                                                                                                       and two others above Smith Creek, the second forcing the evacuation of hundreds of homes and nearly
                                                                                                       severing the only BC Hydro transmission main to the city.

                                                                                                       The City of West Kelowna understands first hand the need to adapt. It continues to work on numerous
                                                                                                       Climate Action initiatives on its own, and in partnership with other governments and organizations.
                                                                                                       Staff is participating in the work of the Okanagan Basin Water Board and Regional District of Central
                                                                                                       Okanagan to complete floodplain mapping for Okanagan Lake and its feeder creeks. Staff will apply to
                                                                                                       the Federation of Canadian Municipalities requesting funding assistance to hire someone qualified to
                                                                                                       create the city’s first Corporate and Community Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. The City of West
                                                                                                       Kelowna will also continue to invest millions of dollars in infrastructure that will aid in reducing
                                                                                                       greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to Climate Change including building efficiencies,
                                                                                                       cycling lanes, sidewalks, transit infrastructure and water and wastewater projects. The
                                                                                                       city’s 2018 capital plan contains an unprecedented $80 million in projects; and with
                                                                                                       grant contributions from senior governments and other funding partners,
                                                                                                             the municipality will continue to strive to reach its objectives.

    Contributed: The 2009 Glenrosa wildfire destroyed three houses and it threated West Kelowna’s
    largest employer, Gorman Bros. Mill. The fire forced thousands of residents to flee their homes.
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Recognition                                                                                                  Introduction
                                                                                                             The Province of British Columbia requires local governments to submit annual reports indicating their
                                                                                                             actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to counter the effects of Climate Change. All actions and
                                                                                                             progress made towards achieving carbon neutrality in municipal operations in the preceding year are
                                                                                                             reported publicly by the City of West Kelowna in June of the following year.

                                                                                                             Table of Contents
                                                                                                               àà   West Kelowna Shows Resolve in Meeting Climate Change Challenges                             02
                                                                                                               àà   Recognition: Annette Beaudreau Amphitheatre and Skate Park                                  03
                                                                                                               àà   Introduction                                                                                04
                                                                                                               àà   Connect with the City of West Kelowna                                                       04
                                                                                                               àà   West Kelowna Recognized for Flood Response and Recovery                                     06
                                                                                                               àà   Relationships: 2017 Clean Water and Waste Water Fund Announcement                           07
                                                                                                               àà   Partnerships Prove Vital to West Kelowna Infrastructure Improvements                        08
                                                                                                               àà   West Kelowna Recovers From Record Flooding                                                  10
                                                                                                               àà   Another Year of Record Growth Experienced in West Kelowna                                   12
                                                                                                               àà   Broad Planning Actions                                                                      13
                                                                                                               àà   Building and Lighting Actions                                                               16
                                                                                                               àà   Energy Actions                                                                              19
                                                                                                               àà   Greenspace Actions                                                                          20
                                                                                                               àà   Solid Waste Actions                                                                         22
                                                                                                               àà   Transportation Actions                                                                      25
                                                                                                               àà   Water and Wastewater Actions                                                                29
                                                                                                               àà   Adaptation Actions                                                                          34
                                                                                                               àà   Administrative, Legislative and Other Actions                                               37
                                                                                                               àà   Carbon Neutral Reporting                                                                    38
                                                                                                               àà   Climate Action Recognition                                                                  38
                                                                                                               àà   Corporate Energy and Emissions Inventory                                                    39

                                                                                                             Connect With the City of West Kelowna
                                                                                                             The municipality’s Climate Action initiatives cross many departments, and are reported by the Finance,
                                                                                                             Administrative and Protective Services Division as part of Province of British Columbia requirements
                                                                                                             under the Climate Action Charter, to which the City of West Kelowna is a signatory.

                                                                                                             For more information on the 2017 Climate Action Report, please contact us:
                                                                                                               àà Visit or mail us: West Kelowna City Hall, 2760 Cameron Road, West Kelowna, BC V1Z 2T6;
                                                                                                                   business hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding holidays
                                                                                                               àà Phone: 778-797-1000; email: info@westkelownacity.ca
                                                                                                               àà Web: westkelownacity.ca; Facebook: facebook.com/cityofwestkelowna;
                                                                                                                   Twitter: twitter.com/westkelownacity

       In April 2017, the City of West Kelowna received the BC Recreation and Parks Association’s Facility
    Excellence Award for the new Skate Park and Annette Beaudreau Amphitheatre - Canada 150 projects.
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Responsiveness                                                                                         West Kelowna Recognized for Flood Response and Recovery
                                                                                                       The City of West Kelowna thanks the Province of British Columbia, the BC Wildfire Service, Central
                                                                                                       Okanagan Emergency Operations, West Kelowna Fire Rescue personnel and municipal crews, property
                                                                                                       owners and contractors who went to extraordinary efforts to respond to the historic Okanagan Lake
                                                                                                       flooding that impacted the city for 16 weeks in the spring and summer of 2017.

                                                                                                       In light of this collective effort, the City of West Kelowna is honoured to announce that it will receive the
                                                                                                       2018 American Public Works Association Exceptional Performance in Adversity Award in recognition of
                                                                                                       the 2017 Freshet Response.

                                                                                                       The City of West Kelowna’s flood response team included 27 Parks staff, including 15 summer students,
                                                                                                       23 Public Works staff, including three students, and 32 West Kelowna Fire Rescue personnel. Working
                                                                                                       continuously for 100 days, the team faced unprecedented challenges as flash flooding caused closures
                                                                                                       of boat launches, bridges, parks and roads, and resulted in Water Quality Advisories and threatened
                                                                                                       public infrastructure and damaged public and private property.

                                                                                                         “I have seen our crews do tremendous things.”
                                                                                                         		 							 -Mayor Doug Findlater
                                                                                                       “On behalf of Council, I am so pleased to see the City of West Kelowna and its staff are being recognized
                                                                                                       for the outstanding efforts displayed during last year’s flooding,” commented Mayor Doug Findlater.
                                                                                                       “I have seen our crews do tremendous things on a day to day basis but I have never witnessed such
                                                                                                       perseverance, dedication and grit as I did last year. Even weeks into the relentless event, when I visited
                                                                                                       impacted areas, I would see our staff, no doubt tired and stressed, but continuing to work as hard as
                                                                                                       they did on day one, literally doing everything they could to keep the waters at bay. It was humbling
                                                                                                       and heartwarming and I am very proud of all involved.”

                                                                                                       The City was nominated for the award by the Public Works Association of BC, which highlighted the
                                                                                                       strong partnership exhibited by the multi-jurisdictional team.

                                                                                                       “It is no exaggeration to describe these efforts, dedication and hard work as unlike anything else that
                                                                                                       has been see in BC in recent history,” said Matthew Brown, President, Public Works Association of
                                                                                                       BC. “Without doubt, the actions of your team averted significant destruction, loss and damage
                                                                                                       and earned the heartfelt gratitude of your community.”

                                                                                                       The City of West Kelowna will receive the award at the annual American Public
                                                                                                       Works Association Expo on August 27, 2018.

    BC Wildfire Service crews fill sandbags June 7, 2017 at Pritchard Park as park of community wide
                                              flood control efforts along West Kelowna’s waterfront.
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Relationships                                                                                          Partnerships Prove Vital to West Kelowna Infrastructure Improvements
                                                                                                       As a 10-year-old municipality, the City of West Kelowna lacks the same degree of reserves that other
                                                                                                       decades-old cities have been able to amass. As a rapidly growing and urbanizing community funding
                                                                                                       partnerships are an integral piece of the infrastructure improvement process. Several key projects that
                                                                                                       the City of West Kelowna has planned and constructed in 2017 and 2018 would not be possible without
                                                                                                       funding provided through strategic partnerships. The City of West Kelowna sincerely thanks its partners
                                                                                                       for their assistance:
                                                                                                         • Bike BC for cycling lanes for 1.4 km in each direction for the Boucherie Road Wine Trail Phase II
                                                                                                            Upgrade in 2018; $258,697.
                                                                                                         • BC Hydro and Tree Canada - Community Re-greening Program; Boucherie Road Wine Trail Phase
                                                                                                            II trees in 2018; $4,000.
                                                                                                         • BC Recreation and Parks Association - Daycare Recreation Programs; $5,000 in 2017 and $4,500 in
                                                                                                            2018.
                                                                                                         • Destination BC - Visitor Information Services Programs; $13,700 in 2017 and $10,000 in 2018.
                                                                                                         • Government of Canada - Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program; new LED lights at Lower
                                                                                                            Boucherie and Rosewood Athletic Fields in 2017; $337,750.
                                                                                                         • Government of Canada - Canada Summer Jobs; Recreation and Culture Summer Students; $3,421
                                                                                                            in 2017 and $3,039 in 2018.
                                                                                                         • Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia - Clean Water and Wastewater Fund; East
                                                                                                            Boundary Lift Station replacement, 2017 and 2018; $648,437.
                                                                                                         • Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia - Clean Water and Wastewater Fund; new
                                                                                                            Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant, 2017 through 2020; $41,002,000.
                                                                                                         • Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia - Community Works Fund; $1,355,668 in
                                                                                                            2017 and $1,420,117 in 2018.
                                                                                                         • Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia - Regionally Significant Fund; Boucherie
                                                                                                            Road Wine Trail Phase II transit infrastructure; $400,000.
                                                                                                         • Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia - Strategic Priorities Fund; update of the
                                                                                                            Integrated Asset Management Plan in 2018 and 2019; $168,992.
                                                                                                         • Province of British Columbia - Family Day Grant; Family Day Dance, 2018; $1,000.
                                                                                                         • Province of British Columbia and Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) - Strategic Wildfire Prevention
                                                                                                            Initiative; Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update, 2017 and 2018; $22,009.
                                                                                                         • Province of British Columbia and the UBCM - the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative FireSmart
                                                                                                            Program; Casa Loma and Rock Ridge Communities; $9,901 in 2017 and $10,000 in 2018.

    West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater shows great appreciation as MP Stephen Fuhr announces a $41
       million grant via the Clean Water and Waste Water Fund for Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant.
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Recovery                                                                                             West Kelowna Recovers from Record Flooding
                                                                                                     The 100-day Emergency Operation Centre activation for the 2017 Freshet, which included creek and
                                                                                                     Okanagan Lake flooding response and recovery, consumed more than a quarter of city staff’s daily
                                                                                                     work, plus numerous evening and weekend shifts, and resulted in delays in the city’s core work. Work
                                                                                                     and projects not completed in 2017 resulted in budgeted funds being deferred to 2018 or later.

                                                                                                     Council adopted an updated Strategic Priorities and Operational Plan to reflect the shift in work and
                                                                                                     amended the 2017 Budget to fund capital and operational costs related to the flood’s impacts on city
                                                                                                     infrastructure and in the community. The cost to repair damaged infrastructure was $6.540,439 with
                                                                                                     requested funding support of 80% from the Province of British Columbia. Forty-five recovery projects
                                                                                                     were identified with completion expected at the end of 2018.

                                                                                                     Further creek and lake flood damage in 2018 required additional prevention, response and recovery
                                                                                                     measures including dam installation in Green and Gellatly Bays to protect infrastructure. Further cost
                                                                                                     assessments of 2018 response and recovery are yet to be determined.
                                                                                                     2017 and 2018 Recovery Projects List
                                                                                                       • Boat Launch repairs were conducted at: Casa Loma and Gellatly Bay.
                                                                                                       • Drainage mitigation and storm sewer cleaning and repairs were completed at: Gellatly Road;
                                                                                                         Glenrosa Road; Green Bay Road; Horizon Drive; McRobie Road; Westlake Road; the Rose Valley
                                                                                                         Reservoir head gate; Rotary Trails Park; Scott Crescent; and, Webber Road Community Centre.
                                                                                                       • Flood mitigation works and habitat restoration were completed at: McDougall Creek at the lower
                                                                                                         channel, Capri Road, and Old Boucherie Road; and, Smith Creek at Broadview Road, Carrington
                                                                                                         Road, Copper Ridge Drive, Deer Ridge Court, Gellatly Road, Rainbow Road and Rubicon Road.
                                                                                                       • Restoration was required at: Casa Loma Beach; CNR Wharf; the Gellatly Bay lake front multi-use
                                                                                                         corridor; Heartnut Park; Pritchard Park; Rock Ridge Park; Rotary Beach; and, Willow Beach.
                                                                                                       • Powers Creek Water Treatment Plant intake pond underwent extensive repairs.
                                                                                                       • Powers Creek Bridge and Channel surveys were conducted and engineering and environmental
                                                                                                         assessments were completed. The channel was dredged in 2018 with permits from the BC Ministry
                                                                                                         of Environment; in 2018, the City of West Kelowna is planning and designing the replacement of
                                                                                                         the bridge, with construction likely to occur in 2019.
                                                                                                       • Pavement and/or shoulder repairs were conducted on sections of: Glenrosa Road, Green Bay Road,
                                                                                                         Shannon Lake Road and Wiig Road.
                                                                                                       • The City of West Kelowna coordinated and conducted dismantling and/or disposal of vast creekside
                                                                                                         and lake front flood mitigation works including sand and sandbags and temporary steel and
                                                                                                         bladder dams.
                                                                                                       • In 2018, torrential rains led to further damage requiring reconstruction of a portion of
                                                                                                         Lower Glenrosa Road.
                                                                                                       • In 2018, staff, contractors, the BC Wildfire Service and Canadian Armed Forces
                                                                                                         deployed significant flood prevention measures including sandbags and
                                                                                                         temporary steel and bladder dams along the Okanagan lakeshore
                                                                                                                          to protect key infrastructure.

    In winter 2018, repairs were completed on the Powers Creek Water Treatment Plant intake pond,
                                       which was heavily damaged during the historic 2017 Freshet.
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Revitalization                                                                                      Another Record Year of Growth Experienced in West Kelowna
                                                                                                    The City of West Kelowna administered a record construction value of building permits, worth more
                                                                                                    than $131 million, in 2017.

                                                                                                    In total, 490 dwelling units were added in the community in 2017 including homes, multi-family units,
                                                                                                    carriage houses and secondary suites - up 48% from 331 dwelling units in 2016. More residents were
                                                                                                    renovating too, with 209 applications in 2017 versus 188 in 2016; and, 3,684 building inspections were
                                                                                                    conducted in 2017, approximately 750 more than in 2016.

                                                                                                    West Kelowna saw a renewed trend toward multi-family construction including the first purpose-built
                                                                                                    rental development in Westbank Centre, the community’s urban core. More dense infill and mixed use
                                                                                                    development has been encouraged in the city centre through such initiatives as a Development Cost
                                                                                                    Charge reduction. Council extended the offer through June 2018 to encourage further development.

                                                                                                    “It’s exciting to see an increase in multi-family developments in the community. We know it’s important
                                                                                                    to West Kelowna residents to have a variety of housing options available and multi-family development
                                                                                                    provides efficient use of land,” said Nancy Henderson, General Manager of Development Services.

                                                                                                      “Multi-family development provides efficient use of land.”
                                                                                                      		         -GM of Development Services Nancy Henderson
                                                                                                    The pace of development applications continued through the first half of 2018, although a proposed
                                                                                                    provincial Speculation Tax may have a negative effect on actual growth outcomes. Several multi-family
                                                                                                    projects were on the horizon; a significant increase was being experienced in commercial additions and
                                                                                                    alterations; and two new substantial industrial developments were in queue. Henderson said staff was
                                                                                                    ready for a busy 2018.

                                                                                                    “We pride ourselves in being customer-service oriented and have put in a place a variety of elements
                                                                                                    to help applicants get through the process in a timely manner. Applicants and the city have a mutual
                                                                                                    interest in getting approved projects underway as soon as possible.”

                                                                                                    Service was enhanced in 2017 with the launch of the CityView Public Portal. Information, such as
                                                                                                    development details, time lines and maps, can now be accessed at westkelownacity.ca/cityview.

                                                                                                    The City of West Kelowna’s Development Services Division has also joined with the
                                                                                                    City of Kelowna, BC Hydro and Fortis BC to provide information to builders and
                                                                                                    developers on BC’s new Energy Step Code, which aims to make buildings
                                                                                                                 net-zero energy ready by 2032.

     A Council-approved Development Cost Charge Reduction Program, offered through June 2018, has
          encouraged denser, mixed use development in Westbank Centre, West Kelowna’s urban core.
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Broad Planning Actions                                                                                                                                                                Broad Planning Actions
                High level planning sets the stage for efficient use of energy and greenhouse gas           Several Council-adopted documents provide key planning guidelines in West Kelow-
                emissions reductions. Plans such as Official Community, Climate Action, Corporate           na such as: Agriculture Plan; Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan; Official Community Plan;
                Energy and Emissions, and Integrated Community Sustainability, which place focus on         Parks Master Plan; Regional Growth Strategy; Recreational Trails Plan; Transportation
                smart growth principles and identify operating efficiencies, create accessible, centered,   Master Plan; Sewer Utility Master Plan, Storm Drainage Master Plan; Waterfront Plan,
                compact, connected, sustainable and whole local governments and communities.                Water Utility Master Plan; and, Westbank Centre Revitalization Plan.
2017 Community Actions                  Climate Benefits                     Funding Sources                2017 Community Actions                   Climate Benefits                    Funding Sources
An update of the Community        Wildfire prevention: Preserves air   City of West Kelowna Operating       A Social Issues Research Paper     Community connectedness: The City of West Kelowna Operating
Wildfire Protection Plan began.   quality, forests, private property   Budget, 2017; and, Province of       was created to address: food       provision of services close to Budget, 2017.
                                  and civic infrastructure. Forest     BC and UBCM Strategic Wildfire       security, homelessness and         home ensures that all members
                                  loss increases greenhouse gases.     Prevention Initiative.               housing affordability, mental      of society are cared for and able
Zoning Bylaw amendments           Land use: Denser development City of West Kelowna Operating               health, substance abuse and        to adapt to the effects of Climate
were adopted to reduce some       reduces trips, increases use and Budget, 2017.                            barriers to accessing family and   Change; local service provision
prohibitive cost factors and      cost effectiveness of transit, and                                        individual services.               reduces commuter trips.
streamline the processes for      retains more land for forests,                                            A 2017 Economic Development        Strong local economy: Creating City of West Kelowna Operating
developing secondary suites       parkland and food production                                              and Tourism Plan was adopted.      a business friendly community Budget, 2017.
and carriage houses to promote    close to home.                                                                                               and supporting attractions and
affordable, infill housing.                                                                                                                    accommodations decreases the
                                                                                                                                               need for workers, tourists and
Hillside Development Guideline Land use.                               City of West Kelowna Operating
                                                                                                                                               customers to commute to other
amendments were adopted to                                             Budget, 2017.
                                                                                                                                               areas to seek opportunities.
require: slope re-naturalization;
natural, drought tolerant plant                                                                             Staff worked with land owners      Land use: Dense and compact City of West Kelowna Operating
use in restoration of disturbed                                                                             to review of the Smith Creek       development reduces trips and Budget, 2017.
areas; and professional land use                                                                            Comprehensive Development          emissions, makes providing civic
and construction monitoring.                                                                                Plan (neighbourhood plan).         services more efficient and cost
The Goats Peak and Gellatly Land use.                                  City of West Kelowna Operating                                          effective, and retains more land
Comprehensive Development                                              Budget, 2017.                                                           for forests, parks and local food
Plan was adopted (subdivision/                                                                                                                 production.
neighbourhood plan).
                                                                                                            2018 Community Actions                   Climate Benefits                    Funding Sources
                                                                                                            Staff will present a Community     Wildfire prevention: Preserves air   City of West Kelowna Operating
                                                                                                            Wildfire Protection Plan Update    quality, forests, private property   Budget, 2018; and, Province of
The Gellatly Village Growth       Land use.                            City of West Kelowna Operating
                                                                                                            to Council for consideration of    and civic infrastructure. Forest     BC and UBCM Strategic Wildfire
Management Designation was                                             Budget, 2017.
                                                                                                            adoption.                          loss increases emissions.            Prevention Initiative.
adopted (neighbourhood plan).
Council requested a provincial    Flood prevention and mitigation.     City of West Kelowna Operating       Open houses and surveys will       Food security: Bylaws, policies West Kelowna Operating
review of 2017 Okanagan Lake                                                             Budget, 2017.      be hosted seeking input into       and regulations that support the Budget, 2018.
flood factors.                                                                                              proposed Zoning amendments         agricultural industry assist with
                                                                                                            for agricultural worker housing.   ongoing local food production.
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Broad Planning Actions                                                                                                                                                        Building and Lighting Actions
                Did you know? The City of West Kelowna’s Official Community Plan (OCP), Section              Low-carbon buildings use the minimum amount of energy needed to provide comfort
                3.7.4 provides details on community energy and emissions goals. The City of West             and safety for their inhabitants and tap into renewable energy sources for heating,
                Kelowna has established a goal to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions by 33%               cooling and power. These buildings can save money, especially when calculated over
                from 2007 levels by 2020 and 80% by 2050. For more information please visit the city’s       the long term. This category also includes reductions realized from energy efficient
                website at: www.westkelownacity.ca/ocp.                                                      street lights and lights in parks or other public spaces.
2018 Community Actions                    Climate Benefits                     Funding Sources               2017 Community Actions                    Climate Benefits                  Funding Sources
Housekeeping reviews of the Land use: Smart Growth makes City of West Kelowna Operating                      Provided Development Cost     Land use: Dense and compact Not applicable.
Official Community Plan and for more efficient civic services Budget, 2018.                                  Charge Reduction Program to   development reduces trips,
Zoning Bylaw will occur.    and preserves land for forests,                                                  developers looking to create  makes provision of civic services
                            parks and food production.                                                       denser, infill and mixed use  more efficient and cost effective,
A Community Resource Guide          Community connectedness: The City of West Kelowna Operating              projects in the city centre.  and retains more land for flora
will be shared with the West        provision of services close to Budget, 2018.                                                           and fauna, parks and local food
Kelowna Partnership for a           home ensures that all members                                                                          production.
Healthy Downtown and other          of society are cared for and able                                        Accepted transfer and assumed Local amenities: Creating local City of West Kelowna Capital
interested groups; City of West     to adapt to the effects of Climate                                       operations of Westbank Lions attractions, event venues and Budget, 2017.
Kelowna staff will partner with     Change; local service provision                                          Community Hall from not for programs reduces the need
Westbank First Nation to create     reduces commuter trips and                                               profit society.               for residents and customers to
a homelessness count to secure      their resulting emissions.                                                                             commute to other areas to seek
funding to create supportive                                                                                                               health, recreational and social
services.                                                                                                                                  opportunities.
A 2018 West Kelowna Economic        Strong local economy: Creating City of West Kelowna Operating            380 infill, affordable multifamily   Land use.                         City of West Kelowna Operating
Development and Tourism Plan        a business friendly community Budget, 2018.                              units were approved in the city                                        Budget, 2017.
will be presented to Council for    and supporting attractions and                                           centre.
consideration of adoption.          accommodations decreases the
                                    need for workers, tourists and
                                    customers to commute to other
                                    areas to seek opportunities.

 2018 Corporate Actions                    Climate Benefits                    Funding Sources               2018 Community Actions                     Climate Benefits                 Funding Sources
An update of the city’s Asset       Sustainability: By tracking the      Government of Canada and the        The Development Cost Charge Land use.                                  Not applicable.
Management Plan will begin.         current conditions and values of     Province of British Columbia, via   Reduction Program will be
                                    infrastructure, the city can plan    the Gas Tax Strategic Priorities    extended to June 2018.
                                    for proper replacement.              Fund.
The City will begin the creation    Energy and emissions reduction.      City of West Kelowna will seek      West Kelowna will work with          Smart construction: Incremental   City of Kelowna, City of
of its first Climate Action and                                                       partnership funds.     City of Kelowna, BC Hydro and        changes to the BC Building Code   West Kelowna, BC
Adaptation Plan.                                                                                             Fortis BC to inform and educate      will create structures that are   Hydro,   Fortis
                                                                                                             builders and developers on the       net-zero energy ready by 2032.    BC.
                                                                                                                      BC Energy Step Code.

                                   Please note: No 2017 Corporate Broad Planning Actions were
                                     taken due to 2017 emergency flood response and recovery.
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Building and Lighting Actions                                                                                                                                                 Building and Lighting Actions
                In March 2017, Mayor Doug Findlater announced that Westbank Lions Community                  A referendum, seeking to borrow to build a new City Hall within a central, mixed-use
                Centre was transferred to the city. “For decades the Westbank Lions Club has done a          commercial and residential development, failed to receive electoral assent; City of
                tremendous job maintaining this facility that has hosted countless weddings, public          West Kelowna has since sought options to house additional staff to meet population
                meetings, cultural and recreational events and community celebrations. I thank the           growth and demands for urban services. The decision was made to lease office space
                Westbank Lions Club and their numerous volunteers for this gift,” said the Mayor.            in an existing mall and renovate City Hall and adjacent portables to house more staff.
2018 Community Actions                    Climate Benefits                     Funding Sources               2017 Community Actions                   Climate Benefits                   Funding Sources
Council and staff will request      Local services: The creation of Not applicable.                          City Hall and adjacent on-site Efficient operations: Compact, City of West Kelowna Capital
that the Province of BC build       community educational and                                                portables will be renovated central services reduce energy Budget, 2018.
an Urgent Care Facility in West     health reduces commuter trips                                            to house staff within existing use and emissions.
Kelowna.                            and the emissions they cause.                                            space.
The city will continue a program    Energy efficiency: LED lights use City of West Kelowna Operating         A more efficient air handling Efficient operations: New, high          Gas Tax Reserves, (obtained
to gradually update Christmas       less power and last longer, which Budget, 2018.                          unit will be installed at City Hall. efficiency equipment reduces      from Government of Canada
lights to LED and incandescent      reduces energy use, emissions                                                                                 energy use, operating costs and   and Province of BC Community
strings will be recycled.           and solid waste.                                                                                              emissions.                        Works Fund).

 2017 Corporate Actions                   Climate Benefits                     Funding Sources               A more efficient heating and air   Efficient operations.               Gas Tax Reserves, (obtained
                                                                                                             conditioning (HVAC) unit will                                          from Government of Canada
Staff investigated options for a    Energy and emissions: Creating City of West Kelowna Capital              be installed at Westbank Lions                                         and Province of BC Community
new Public Works Yard.              one central public works yard in Budget, 2017.                           Community Centre.                                                      Works Fund).
                                    place of the existing two will lead
                                    to building and fleet efficiencies,                                      A more efficient HVAC unit and Efficient operations.                   Gas Tax Reserves, (obtained
                                    reducing power and fuel costs                                            furnace will be installed at the                                       from Government of Canada
                                    and greenhouse gas production.                                           Westside Seniors Centre.                                               and Province of BC Community
                                                                                                                                                                                    Works Fund).
Staff investigated options for Efficient operations: Compact,            City of West Kelowna Operating
additional office space required central services reduce energy          Budget, 2017.                       Exterior LED light replacements Energy efficiency: LED lights use      Gas Tax Reserves, (obtained
for municipal staff.             use and emissions.                                                          will be installed at the Mount less power and last longer, which       from Government of Canada
                                                                                                             Boucherie Community Centre.     reduces energy use and results         and Province of BC Community
Council and staff considered Efficient operations.                       City of West Kelowna Operating                                      in less waste.                         Works Fund).
options for new West Kelowna                                             Budget, 2017.
Fire Rescue administration and
Station 32 building.

 2018 Corporate Actions                    Climate Benefits                    Funding Sources
Office space will be leased and     Efficient operations: Low energy      City of West Kelowna Operating
leasehold upgrades, with LED        buildings reduce emissions.                 and Capital Budgets, 2018.
lights, will be completed in an
existing commercial and
office development
to house city
staff.

                                   Please note: No 2017 Corporate Broad Planning Actions were
                                     taken due to 2017 emergency flood response and recovery.
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Energy Generation Actions                                                                                                                                                                 Greenspace Actions
                A transition to renewable or low-emission energy sources for heating, cooling and          The World Wildlife Fund stated that forests and climate are intrinsically linked: forest
                power greatly contributes to emissions reductions. The City of West Kelowna uses           loss and degradation are both causes and an effects of Climate Change. “By reducing
                geo-thermal and solar energy in some of its operations. The opportunity exists to          forest loss, we can reduce carbon emissions and fight Climate Change. It’s that simple,”
                incorporate more geothermal and solar energy operations in major capital projects in       the organization said. The City of West Kelowna values its 140 parks, greenways, and
                the future.                                                                                community gardens and its treed boulevards and protected riparian areas.
2017 Community Actions                   Climate Benefits                     Funding Sources              2017 Community Actions                    Climate Benefits                   Funding Sources
Council and staff worked with      Energy efficiency: Hydro electric BC Hydro.                             LED Lighting was installed at       Energy efficiency: LED lights use   City of West Kelowna Capital
BC Hydro to promote open           power in BC produces far fewer                                          Lakeview Heights Tennis Courts,     less power and last longer, which   Budget 2017 and Government
houses and provide input for a     emissions than other sources of                                         Lower Boucherie Ball Field and      reduces energy use and results      of Canada through the Canada
second transmission line study.    energy.                                                                 Rosewood Football and Soccer        in less waste.                      150 Community infrastructure
                                                                                                           Field.                                                                  Program.
2018 Community Actions                   Climate Benefits                      Funding Sources
                                                                                                           The city purchased 3.72 acres       Local amenities: Creating local City of West Kelowna Capital
Council and staff will continue Energy efficiency.                      BC Hydro.                          at 1506 Rose Meadow Drive for       attractions, event venues and Budget, 2017.
to promote BC Hydro’s open                                                                                 future parkland development.        programs reduces the need
houses, provide input on the                                                                                                                   for residents and customers to
second transmission line study,                                                                                                                commute to other areas to seek
and encourage development of                                                                                                                   health, recreational and social
the project in a timely fashion.                                                                                                               opportunities, thereby reducing
 2017 Corporate Actions                   Climate Benefits                    Funding Sources                                                  greenhouse gas emissions.
The city continued to operate Emissions reduction: Renewable City of West Kelowna Operating                West Kelowna parks were closed      Forest preservation: By reducing    City of West Kelowna Operating
and maintain solar hot water energy sources greatly lower Budget, 2017.                                    from July 18 to Sept. 11 due to     forest loss, carbon emissions are   Budget, 2017.
heating at the West Kelowna greenhouse gas emissions.                                                      extreme fire hazard to protect      lowered, countering the effects
RCMP Detachment.                                                                                           civic infrastructure, adjacent      of Climate Change.
                                                                                                           residences and businesses and
Energy offsets were purchased Emissions reduction.                      City of West Kelowna Operating     flora and fauna.
from Bullfrog Power for heating                                         Budget, 2017.
and lighting at West Kelowna’s                                                                             Council funded and staff hosted     Local amenities.                    City of West Kelowna Operating
RCMP detachment.                                                                                           the West Kelowna World Music                                            Budget, 2017.
The city continued to operate Emissions reduction.                                                         Fest and Music In the Park in the
                                                                        City of West Kelowna Operating
and maintain the geothermal                                                                                city centre.
                                                                        Budget, 2017.
heating system at Royal LePage                                                                             Upgrades were competed at Local amenities: Community                    City of West Kelowna Capital
Place Arena.                                                                                               Vineyard Park in the South parks reduce trips and preserve              Budget, 2017.
                                                                                                           Boucherie neighbourhood.   urban trees, reducing emissions.
 2018 Corporate Actions                  Climate Benefits                     Funding Sources
2017 actions at Royal LePage       Emissions reduction.                  City of West Kelowna Operating    Amendments to the Parks and         Preservation: The protection of Not applicable.
Place and RCMP Detachment                                                                  Budget, 2018.   Public Spaces Bylaw allowed         flora and support of local food
will continue in 2018.                                                                                     First Nation traditional harvest    sources reduce greenhouse gas
                                                                                                           of bitterroot to continue in        emissions.
                                                                                                                 Mount Boucherie Park.

                                  Please note: No 2017 Corporate Broad Planning Actions were
                                         taken due to emergency flood response and recovery.
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Greenspace Actions                                                                                                                                                                              Solid Waste Actions
2017 Community Actions                     Climate Benefits                      Funding Sources              Reducing, reusing and re-purposing and recycling of goods and managing disposal
                                                                                                              of residual solid waste and preventing illegal dumping improves air and water quality,
Boat launches and parks, which      Local amenities: Preserving of City of West Kelowna Capital               minimizes impacts on ecosystems, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and is integral
were closed for two months due      local attractions, event venues Budget, 2017 and Province of              to sustainable management of the environment. The City of West Kelowna supports a
to flooding, were reopened and      and programs reduces the need BC.                                         regional approach to solid waste management in the Central Okanagan.
some minor repairs were made.       for residents and customers to
                                    commute to other areas to seek                                            2017 Community Actions                      Climate Benefits                    Funding Sources
                                    health and social opportunities.                                          City of West Kelowna continued        Sustainable environment: Solid City of West Kelowna Operating
Flood damage repairs were           Local amenities.                       City of West Kelowna Capital       to provide a curbside residential     waste management preserves air Budget, 2017.
completed at the Gellatly Bay                                              Budget, 2017 and Province of       collection program for garbage,       quality, reduces emissions and
multi-use lake front trail.                                                BC.                                recycling and yard waste.             minimizes negative impacts on
                                                                                                                                                    ecosystems.
2018 Community Actions                     Climate Benefits                      Funding Sources
                                                                                                              Staff hosted annual community         Restoring ecosystems: Illegal City of West Kelowna Operating
2017 flood damage repairs will       Local amenities.                      City of West Kelowna, Capital
                                                                                                              clean up activities in the vicinity   dumping can damage flora and Budget, 2017.
be completed at: Casa Loma                                                 Budget, 2018 and Province of
                                                                                                              of Rose Valley Reservoir access       fauna and have negative effects
Beach; CNR Wharf; Gellatly Bay                                             BC.
                                                                                                              road.                                 on air and water quality.
multi-use corridor; Heartnut
Park; Pritchard Park; Rock Ridge                                                                              Staff co-hosted annual hockey Waste reduction: Re-use avoids               City of West Kelowna Operating
Park; Rotary Beach; Rotary Trails                                                                             equipment swap.               air and water quality issues and             Budget, 2017.
and Willow Beach.                                                                                                                           greenhouse gas emissions that
                                                                                                                                            are associated with solid waste.
Casa Loma Boat Launch, which         Local amenities.                      City of West Kelowna, Capital
was damaged due to Okanagan                                                Budget, 2018 and Province of       Staff coordinated the proper Sustainable environment.                      City of West Kelowna Operating
Lake Flooding in 2017, will be                                             BC.                                disposal of sand and sandbags                                              Budget, 2017.
fully repaired.                                                                                               that had been deployed during
                                                                                                              the extensive Okanagan Lake
Staff will continue to promote Local amenities.                            City of West Kelowna Operating     flooding of the 2017 freshet.
the Westside Farm Loop and the                                             Budget, 2018.
                                                                                                              The city continued to work with       Wildlife preservation: Conflicts     City of West Kelowna Operating
Westside Wine Trail supporting
                                                                                                              adjacent local governments to         between humans and wildlife          Budget, 2017 and partnerships
local agricultural production.
                                                                                                              promote and annually co-fund          often end with animals being         with local governments in the
A concept plan will be created       Local amenities.                      City of West Kelowna Capital       a WildSafe BC coordinator and         killed; healthy populations of       region.
for a new multi-use dome for                                               Budget, 2018.                      educate the public on bear            wildlife are essential to creating
a variety of recreational sports                                                                              awareness and wildlife conflict       a balance of the ecosystem and
and activities, such as soccer.                                                                               generators.                           aiding in forest health.
                                                                                                              In partnership with Central           Waste reduction.                     City of West Kelowna’s 2017
Council will allocate $4 million    Local amenities.                           City of West Kelowna Capital   Okanagan local governments,                                                Operating Budget; local
for parkland acquisitions.                                                                    Budget, 2018.   City of West Kelowna funded                                                government partners.
                                                                                                              and promoted Regional Waste
                                                                                                              Reduction Office initiatives such
                                                                                                               as Trunk Sale and Fix It Café.

                                    Please note: No 2017 or 2018 Corporate Greenspace Actions
                                    were taken; a focus on community amenities was prioritized.
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Solid Waste Actions                                                                                                                                                                  Solid Waste Actions
2017 Community Actions                 Climate Benefits                   Funding Sources               Did you know? The City of West Kelowna in cooperation with the Regional District
                                                                                                        of Central Okanagan, the City of Kelowna and other local governments have polices
West Kelowna’s bylaw officers     Restoring ecosystems: Illegal      City of West Kelowna Operating     in place for the proper disposal and, where applicable, recycling of construction and
and roads contractor continued    dumping can damage flora and       Budget, 2017; local government     demolition waste. To learn more about recycling and solid waste management efforts
to work with Regional Waste       fauna and have negative effects    partners in the region.            in the region, please visit www.regionaldistrict.com/recycle.
Reduction Office staff to clean   on air and water quality.
up illegal dumping, investigate                                                                          2017 Corporate Actions                 Climate Benefits                   Funding Sources
sites and ticket and fine any                                                                           The city continued to promote      Environmental      sustainability: City of West Kelowna Operating
identified offenders.                                                                                   online use of agendas, minutes,    Online services reduce the need Budget, 2017.
In partnership with adjacent      Reduced emissions: Providing City of West Kelowna Operating           forms and annual reports in an     for printing and for in person
local governments, the City       a local waste transfer station Budget, 2017; local government         effort to reduce printing and      trips, reducing waste and GHG
of West Kelowna continued         reduces trips to the Glenmore partners in the region.                 waste.                             emissions.
to fund Westside Residential      landfill in Kelowna and lowers
Waste Disposal and Recycling      greenhouse gas emissions.                                              2018 Corporate Actions                  Climate Benefits                  Funding Sources
Centre operations.                                                                                      2017 actions will be continued     Sustainable environment: Solid    City of West Kelowna Operating
                                                                                                        in 2018.                           waste management preserves air    Budget, 2018.
2018 Community Actions                  Climate Benefits                  Funding Sources                                                  quality, reduces emissions and
2017 actions will be continued    Sustainable environment: Solid City of West Kelowna Operating                                            minimizes negative impacts on
in 2018.                          waste management preserves air Budget, 2018; local government                                            ecosystems.
                                  quality, reduces emissions and partners in the region.
                                  minimizes negative impacts on                                         The city will expand and update    Sustainable environment.          City of West Kelowna Operating
                                  ecosystems.                                                           its SharePoint software. Central                                     Budget, 2018.
                                                                                                        access to documents will reduce
Council and staff will work with Reduced emissions.                  City of West Kelowna Operating     duplication, printing and server
the Regional District of Central                                     Budget, 2018; Regional District    requirements.
Okanagan to investigate the                                          of Central Okanagan.
feasibility of moving Westside
Residential Waste Disposal and
Recycling Centre to a central
location, preferably in the West
Kelowna Business Park.

 2017 Corporate Actions                 Climate Benefits                  Funding Sources
The city used a commercial        Solid waste reduction: Recycling   City of West Kelowna Operating
waste diversion program.          reduces emissions.                 Budget, 2017
Online auctions of used phones,   Sustainable environment.                            Not applicable.
tablets and computers were
held on eBay in June
and September.

                                                                                                                                                                                       Volunteers clean up Rose
                                                                                                                                                                                         Valley Reservoir access
                                                                                                                                                                                              road, Spring 2017.
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Transportation Actions                                                                                                                                                               Transportation Actions
                 The most effective transportation plans, policies and projects reduce greenhouse gas     Did you know? The City of West Kelowna’s has several plans that promote efficient,
                 emissions (GHGs) by moving people and goods via efficient, multi-modal methods           multi-modal transportation systems including: the Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan, the
                 such as cycling, pedestrian connections ride-sharing, and transit as alternatives to     Official Community Plan, the Recreational Trails Plan and the Transportation Master
                 the single occupant vehicle. Purchase of electric or hybrid vehicles and corporate and   Plan. The City of West Kelowna is also participating with local government partners
                 community anti-idling policies are also effective in reducing GHGs.                      in the region over two years to update a regional transportation strategy.
2017 Community Actions                    Climate Benefits                  Funding Sources               2017 Community Actions                     Climate Benefits                  Funding Sources
Council approved transit service Multi-modal systems: Transit City of West Kelowna Operating              Bylaw Officers and Brain Trust       Multi-modal travel: Cycling and    City of West Kelowna Operating
enhancements: merging routes is an effective way of reducing Budget, 2017 and BC Transit.                 Canada teamed up to provide          the promotion of bicycle use are   Budget, 2017 and Brain Trust
Bear Creek 29 and Horizon 27 GHGs.                                                                        helmet coupons for kids and          effective ways of reducing GHGs    Canada.
and putting savings towards                                                                               give “treat tickets” to those kids   over the long term.
service reliability on other lines;                                                                       who were wearing helmets.
improving off-peak service on                                                                             West Kelowna co-hosted a Bike Multi-modal travel.                       City of West Kelowna Operating
Okanagan 97 and other key                                                                                 to Work Week Station with                                               Budget, Westbank First Nation
routes (evenings, weekends and                                                                            Westbank First Nation staff at                                          and other local government
holidays) by 2019; providing                                                                              Westside Road Interchange.                                              partners in the region.
weekday coverage on Shannon
Lake Road by 2019; providing                                                                              Security cameras were installed Promotion and support: Transit          City of West Kelowna Capital
a new Route 31, with weekend                                                                              at Westbank Transit Exchange use should be encouraged as an             Budget, 2017
and holiday coverage from city                                                                            on Elliott Road.                effective way of reducing GHGs.
centre to waterfront.
                                                                                                          Council and staff sought input Trip reduction: More efficient           City of West Kelowna Operating
Council renewed a commitment        Regional planning: Identifying     City of West Kelowna Operating     from the public on designated use of truck travel should be             Budget, 2017
to participate in the Sustainable   behaviours and planning future     Budget, and local government       truck routes.                  promoted in the community to
Transportation Partnership of       more efficient, multi-use travel   partners in the region.                                           lower long term GHG emissions.
the Central Okanagan (STPCO).       are effective means of reducing
                                    long-term GHG emissions.                                              2018 Community Actions                     Climate Benefits                   Funding Sources
West Kelowna continued the          Electric vehicles: Low emission    City of West Kelowna Operating     The 1.4km Boucherie Road             Multi-modal travel: Cycling        City of West Kelowna Capital
operation and maintenance of        travel methods are among the       Budget, 2017 and BC Hydro.         Wine Trail Phase II Upgrade          lanes, pedestrian corridors and    Budget, 2018; Province of BC
an Electric Vehicle Fast Charging   most highly effective ways to                                         (Stuart to Ogden Roads) will         bus service are effective ways     BikeBC program (for installation
Station in city centre including    counter Climate Change.                                               include: 2.8km of new cycling        of reducing GHGs over the long     of cycling infrastructure); the
coverage of any non-user based                                                                            lanes; 2.8km of new sidewalks;       term. Idling and emissions will    Government of Canada and the
electrical costs.                                                                                         transit pullouts; roundabouts at     be greatly reduced by installing   Province of BC via the Gas Tax
                                                                                                          Boucherie and Hudson Roads           roundabouts at two highly-used     Regionally Signification Fund
A $1.5 million replacement of Emissions reduction: The project            City of West Kelowna Capital    and Boucherie and Anders             intersections.                     for the installation of transit
Shannon Lake Road Bridge at created more direct travel routes                            Budget, 2017.    Roads; new curb, gutter and                                             amenities and infrastructure.
McDougall Creek was finished; for trucks, emergency vehicles.
                                                                                                          storm water infrastructure; and
the road was realigned; aquatic
                                                                                                          the repaving of travel lanes for
habitat was restored.
                                                                                                          3.2km at 3.6m wide per travel
                                                                                                          lane. The total cost is estimated
                                                                                                                           at $8.5 million.
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Transportation Actions                                                                                                                                                               Transportation Actions
2018 Community Actions                     Climate Benefits                    Funding Sources              Did you know? West Kelowna has 522 lane kms of roads, 74kms of sidewalks and
                                                                                                            paved pathways and 8kms of bike lanes. Another 2.8 lane kms of cycling lanes and
West Kelowna will continue the        Electric vehicles: Low emission City of West Kelowna Operating
                                                                                                            2.8 lane kms of sidewalks will be added in 2018 with the Boucherie Road Wine Trail
operations and maintenance            travel methods are among the Budget, 2018 and BC Hydro.
                                                                                                            Phase II Upgrade’s completion in November. The upgrade is the largest multi-modal
of the Electric Vehicle Fast          most highly effective ways to
                                                                                                            transportation project in the city’s 10 year history at a cost of $8.5 million.
Charging Station, located in the      counter Climate Change.
city centre, including coverage                                                                             2018 Community Actions                  Climate Benefits                   Funding Sources
of any non-user based power                                                                                 New Transit Route 31 will be       Multi-modal travel: Transit is an BC Transit; City of West Kelowna
costs.                                                                                                      launched June 29, with 30 min.     effective way to reduce GHGs Operating Budget, 2018.
The city will continue to provide     Regional planning: Identifying City of West Kelowna Operating         weekend and holiday service, 8     over the long term.
communications and planning           behaviours and planning future Budget, 2018, local government         a.m. to 7 p.m., from city centre
support for STPCO initiatives         more efficient, multi-use travel partners in the region.              to Gellatly waterfront.
including transit, Bike to Work       are effective means of reducing
Week, Bike and Walk to School         long-term GHG emissions.                                               2017 Corporate Actions                  Climate Benefits                  Funding Sources
Week and Carpool Week.                                                                                      West Kelowna re-entered its        Multi-modal travel: Cycling and    City of West Kelowna Operating
Daimler Drive will be upgraded        Multi-use upgrades: Intersection City of West Kelowna Capital         corporate team in Bike to Work     the promotion of bicycle use are   Budget, 2017.
to improve traffic flow in vicinity   improvements aid in traffic flow Budget, 2018                         Week.                              effective ways of reducing GHGs
of Constable Neil Bruce Middle        and reduce emissions; added                                                                              over the long term.
School; sidewalks will be added.      sidewalks promote pedestrian                                           2018 Corporate Actions                  Climate Benefits                  Funding Sources
                                      activities and reduce emissions.
                                                                                                            West Kelowna will re-enter its     Multi-modal travel.                City of West Kelowna Operating
Design will be completed for          Reduced emissions: Direct lines City of West Kelowna Capital          corporate team in Bike to Work                                        Budget, 2018.
the replacement of Gellatly           of travel prevent the increased Budget, 2018.                         Week.
Road Bridge over Powers Creek;        emissions that are associated
flood mitigation measures will        with lengthier, circuitous routes.
be incorporated into the design.                                                                             Electric assist bicycles will be Multi-modal travel.                 City of West Kelowna Capital
                                                                                                             bought for bylaw officers to                                         Budget, 2018.
A Road Rehabilitation Program         Reduced     emissions:    Direct   City of West Kelowna Capital        conduct park and waterfront
will be completed. Streets and        routes and multi-modal means       Budget, 2018; Gas Tax Reserves,     patrols during peak tourism
shoulders will be resurfaced on       of travel prevent the increased    where applicable (received from     season.
the following roads: Glenrosa         emissions that are associated      Government of Canada and
between Preston and McKellar;         with lengthier, more circuitous    Province of British Columbia Gas
Old Boucherie; Preston; Ross          routes.                            Tax Community Works Fund.)
from Bartley to Westbank First
Nation; Topham; and, Westlake
from Keloka to Lloyd Jones.
450m of sidewalk will be added        Reduced emissions.                    Capital Budget, 2018; Gas Tax
on Webber Road near school;                                                           Fund as applicable.
1.2km of street and
shoulders will be
repaved.

                                                                                                                                                                                               Boucherie Road Wine
                                                                                                                                                                                            Trail Phase II Upgrade in
                                                                                                                                                                                                 progress, June 2018
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Water and Wastewater Actions                                                                                                                                             Water and Waste Water Actions
                  Protection of watersheds and water quality, efficient operations and maintenance        Did you know? The City of West Kelowna has 277km of water mains, 15 reservoirs,
                  of distribution systems, comprehensive conservation efforts, effective drainage and     12 pump stations, 10 dams, 10 headgates, 9 reservoir lakes, 5 intakes, 4 chlorination
                  storm sewer management and ongoing monitoring and multi-process treatments              facilities, and a water treatment plant, with plans for a second. The sewer system
                  for waste water are important climate actions that aid in preserving the environment,   consists of 220km of mains and 26 lift stations that feed into a trunk and then a
                  ensuring public health and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.                           wastewater treatment plant operated by the Regional District of Central Okanagan.
2017 Community Actions                  Climate Benefits                   Funding Sources                2017 Community Actions                   Climate Benefits                    Funding Sources
March 17, 2017: Government         Water management: Efficient       City of West Kelowna Water           City staff and Interior Health     Quality control: Effective water    City of West Kelowna Water
of Canada and the Province of      management and quality control    Capital Budget; Government of        communicated and monitored         source and distribution system      Operating Budget, 2017.
British Columbia announced a       processes reduce greenhouse       Canada and Province of British       Water Quality Advisories, which    management aids in emissions
$41 million grant toward the       gas emissions and protect the     Columbia via the Clean Water         were required due to above         reduction and environmental
construction of $49 million Rose   natural environment.              and Wastewater Fund.                 normal freshet sediment, for the   protection.
Valley Water Treatment Plant.                                                                             Pritchard, Sunnyside and West
                                                                                                          Kelowna Estates Water Systems
Staff hired engineering project    Water management.                 City of West Kelowna Water
                                                                                                          in May and June; staff provided
consultants and began planning                                       Capital Budget; Government of
                                                                                                          free potable water to affected
for and designing the new Rose                                       Canada and Province of British
                                                                                                          customers via a bulk station.
Valley Water Treatment Plant.                                        Columbia via the Clean Water
                                                                                                          The same process occurred in
                                                                     and Wastewater Fund.
                                                                                                          the Lakeview System, due to an
A 15% water rate increase was      Water management.                  City of West Kelowna Water          algae bloom, from the start of
approved for funding future                                           Operating and Capital Budgets,      September to the beginning of
capital upgrades and keeping                                          2017.                               December.
the systems sustainable and                                                                               Watermain flushing, reservoir      Quality control.                    City of West Kelowna Water
promoting conservation.                                                                                   scrubbing continued to remove                                          Operating Budget, 2017.
After existing operations and Water management.                      City of West Kelowna Water           suspended sediment, caused
financial structures underwent                                       Operating and Capital Budgets.       from past years’ algae blooms,
reviews, and public input was                                                                             within the Lakeview System.
obtained, additional water rate                                                                           The city provided free water       Climate action and adaptation: City of West Kelowna Water
increases were adopted to fund                                                                            via its bulk station to Central    The adverse affects of Climate Operating Budget, 2017.
ongoing maintenance needs                                                                                 Okanagan West Electoral Area,      Change need to be dealt with in
and required future upgrades                                                                              Peachland and Westbank First       efficient and effective ways that
for the five systems.                                                                                     Nation residents affected by       include government mutual aid.
                                                                                                          water quality advisories due to
Efforts to prevent cyanobacteria Quality control: Effective water         City of West Kelowna Water      the 2017 freshet.
growth continued at Rose Valley source management protects                    Operating Budget, 2017.
Reservoir. Lime was applied and the natural environment.                                                  Casa Loma and Horizon Sewer        Wastewater management: An           City of West Kelowna Capital
aeration and monitoring were                                                                              Lift Stations were completed       efficient sewer delivery and        Budget; Province of BC
conducted to control the                                                                                  and commissioned; and work         treatment    system   protects      and Government of
resulting     algae                                                                                       started on the East Boundary       aquatic ecosystems and reduces      Canada.*
blooms.                                                                                                   Lift Station.                      emissions.

                                                                                                                                                                                            *Clean Water and Waste
                                                                                                                                                                                              Water Fund and Small
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Communities Fund.
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Water and Wastewater Actions                                                                                                                                       Water and Waste Water Actions
2017 Community Actions                   Climate Benefits              Funding Sources             2018 Community Actions                   Climate Benefits                     Funding Sources
Stage 1 watering restrictions Conservation: Effective resource    City of West Kelowna Water       The Powers Creek Intake Pond Climate action and adaptation:              City of West Kelowna Water
and monitoring continued management reduces energy                Operating Budget, 2017.          flood remediation project will Essential infrastructure, which is        Capital Budget, 2018 and the
throughout the year.          use and emissions and preserves                                      be completed.                  damaged from climate change               Province of British Columbia.
                              more water for needed uses in                                                                       effects, must be fixed quickly and
                              the natural environment.                                                                            effectively to withstand adverse
                                                                                                                                  events in the future and ensure
A water metering program was        Conservation.                 City of West Kelowna Water                                      ongoing system efficiencies.
maintained.                                                       Operating Budget, 2017.
                                                                                                   The annual water leak detection Conservation: Effective resource         City of West Kelowna Water
                                                                                                   program will continue.          management reduces energy                Operating Budget, 2018.
                                                                                                                                   use and emissions and preserves
                                                                                                                                   water for natural environment.
Storm drainage improvements         Storm water control: Flooding City of West Kelowna Capital
were completed in the South         prevention is achieved and the Budget, 2017.                   Staff will work with Interior Climate action and adaptation.             City of West Kelowna Water
Mt. Boucherie Area near Quails’     natural environment and water                                  Health to monitor and alert all                                          Operating Budget, 2018.
Gate Estate Winery and the          quality are protected.                                         customers regarding any boil
Green Bay neighbourhood.                                                                           water notices for Pritchard,
                                                                                                   Sunnyside and West Kelowna
2018 Community Actions                   Climate Benefits              Funding Sources             Estates Systems and any algae
                                                                                                   related Water Quality Advisory
The first of four annual water      Water management: Efficient City of West Kelowna Water
                                                                                                   for Lakeview Systems; and, free
rate increases will encourage       management reduces energy Operating and Capital Budgets.
                                                                                                   potable water will be provided
conservation, create system         use and emissions and ensures
                                                                                                   to customers via the bulk filling
sustainability and pay for future   the sustainability of the system
                                                                                                   station.
upgrades, which include a new       over the long term.
Rose Valley Water Treatment                                                                        Staff and an aquatic biologist     Climate action and adaptation.        City of West Kelowna Water
Plant.                                                                                             will continue monitoring and                                             Operating Budget, 2018.
Planning and design and site        Water management.             City of West Kelowna Water       controlling cyanobacteria and
preparation will continue and                                     Operating and Capital Budgets.   monitoring and controlling the
begin for the new Rose Valley                                                                      resulting algae blooms in Rose
Water Treatment Plant.                                                                             Valley Reservoir via aeration,
                                                                                                   lime applications and other best
The East Boundary Lift Station Wastewater management: The          West Kelowna Capital Budgets,   practices.
Upgrade will be commissioned natural environment is protected        2017 and 2018; Government
                                                                                                   The city will partner with other   Quality control: Effective and        City of West Kelowna Water
and completed.                 and emissions are reduced.           of Canada and Province of BC
                                                                                                   regional governments to fund       efficient water management            Operating Budget, 2018.
                                                                    through the Clean Water and
                                                                                                   and promote initiatives of the     protects the environment and
                                                                               Wastewater Fund.
                                                                                                   Okanagan Basin Water Board,        reduces emissions. Climate
                                                                                                   including Okanagan Water           Change effects must be dealt
                                                                                                   Wise and Don’t Move a Mussel.      with efficiently and effectively to
                                                                                                                                      ensure system sustainability.
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