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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.5 6
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.7 8
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.9 10
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.11 12
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.13 14
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.15 16
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.17 18
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.19 20
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.21 22
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.23 24
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 2017.25 26
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.27 28
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 201829 30
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.31 32
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
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