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August 12, 2010 Regional District of Central Okanagan Governance & Services Committee Agenda

Item 5.1 Quarterly Program Measures Report.pdf

Agenda No: 5.1
Mtg Date: August 12, 2010
TO: RDCO Directors and Department Heads
FROM: Donna Adams, Accounting Analyst; Marilyn Rilkoff, Manager of Finance and Administration
DATE: July 30,2010
SUBJECT: Quarterly Program Measures Report, Year to Date June 30, 2010

*This is only a snippet of the 8 pages*

The following are some of the highlights for the year from the Quarterly Report, but are certainly not all inclusive. We do recommend that the report and each program be reviewed, particularly with respect to "Department Initiative Status Reports", the "Summary of Year to Date Results", and Project Updates for the various programs. There are too many items too be covered in this summary, and everyone's level of interest in the various programs and departments varies.

Executive Summary:

142 - Regional Parks (Page 105): Walk BC BCPRA Grant for $4,000 resulted in the successful Tracks Walking Club program in Mission Creek Regional Park. In March, UBCM contributed $379,425 for Regional Parks Operational Fuel Management Treatments 2009. NRCAN grant of $7,500 awarded for the final Operational Wildfire Protection Plan that has been received by the Regional Board. The Region Wide Community Wildfire Prevention Plan is also finalized and approved by the Regional Board. Community Adjustment Fund ~ Job Opportunity Program grant of $250,000 secured for regional park forest fuel modification work. Habitat Conservation Trust Fund application for support funding to complete sensitive ecosystem inventory of regional parks not awarded. Project is to commence with funding from RDCO. Mission Creek Greenway Scenic Canyon Trail ~ restoration received $42,500 under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program to upgrade a portion of the trail by widening, resurfacing and installing wooden stairs to reduce erosion and improve bank stabilization along a steep portion of the trail. Mission Creek Greenway Phase II Pinch Point detailed design and environmental assessment are near completion. Tender documents for the proposed tunnel are being prepared. Mission Creek Greenway Phase II Security Residence Occupancy Permit has been issued. Closure of the Mission Creek Greenway is scheduled for June 1 to approximately October 1 to accommodate the replacement of the Gordon Drive bridge. During May & June, unbudgeted staff resources were allocated to the pesticide applications for the Douglas Fir Tussock Moth organic pesticide treatment project in Trepanier Valley, Coyote Ridge and Upper Ellison areas. Hazard tree removals were completed in six Regional Parks including Mission Creek, Kalamoir, Coldham, Kopje, Glen Canyon, and Gellatly Heritage due to the Mountain Pine Beetle. NRCAN funding granted in the amount of $97,000. Titles to the Gellatly Nut Farm and Gellatly Heritage Regional Parks will remain vested in the name of RDCO. Official opening of the new playground structure at Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park occurred June 20,2010. A temporary repair has been completed to enable recreational boaters to utilize the popular launch at the Okanagan Centre Safe Harbour prior to the launch structure replacement. Western Screech Owl Stewardship Agreement has been signed by the Ministry of Environment to protect the endangered Western Screech Owl and its habitat within several Regional Parks. The EECO Centre had over 12,500 visitors. The "Hunters in the Sky: Raptors of the Okanagan" exhibit received many comments and many groups toured through the "In the Line of Fire" exhibit. The preschool story time was well attended and the school education program "Owls in the Classroom" was very successful. Spring Break camps included programs on botany and raptors, with maximum enrolment. Success was also met with the "Go Fish", "Tracks Walking" and "Take a Hike" Programs. The website had 3,030 views of the Regional Parks Guide. Fleet changes included the sale of the 1995 John Deere Gator to Dog Control and the purchase of a 2006 Mazda pickup from Dog Control. Three vehicles are scheduled for sale at auction in addition to a trailer and a beach cleaner / sand sifter.

143 - Westside Community Parks (Page 109): UBCM is providing a $2,000 grant for an educational and information kiosk at the trailhead for the Trepanier Greenway. The Regional Board supports a proposed Wildfire Protection Fuel Modification Project by the Okanagan Indian Band as the area surrounding the Westshore subdivision, including the new Westshore Estates Community Park, is considered a high priority for treatment in order to reduce potential fire threats. Meetings completed with North Westside Community Association regarding proposed recreational pier project at Killiney Beach. Preferred solution is to target swim area markers instead of pier project. Operational maintenance contract implemented for Central Okanagan West Community Parks located north and inclusive of Fintry Parks. The Statutory Right-of-Way survey for Jack Creek Linear Trail has been completed.

144 - Eastside Community Parks (Page 112): UBCM Tourism Grant funding of $4,500 targeted for implementation of a "Welcome to Joe Rich" highway sign. Aerial pesticide applications for the Tussock Moth Spray Program were completed over the upper Ellison Area. In collaboration with Ministry of Forests and Range staff, COE community parks are being monitored but not treated for Douglas Fir Tussock Moth or Spruce Budworm due to limited outbreak conditions with direct effect on RDCO parks.

Source - Kelly Hayes