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Council supports community services phased reopening plan JOANNE LAYH At last Tuesday’s council meeting Peachland’s director of community services, Cheryl Wiebe, received council support for her phased reopening plan for the town’s parks, facilities and recreation services. The recreation centre has been closed and most municipal recreation programs have been cancelled since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In her presentation to council, Wiebe said when the province announced that Phase 2 of its COVID-19 Restart Plan would begin effective May 19, the B.C. government tasked the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) to develop a set of guidelines for how the public recreation and parks sector can operate safely during the pandemic. The BCRPA developed the Recreation and Parks Sector Guideline for Restarting Operations to provide a framework for local and regional governments to use as they develop policies, plans and procedures specific to each organization.
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While the guideline provides some direction, Wiebe said each local and regional government has to balance risk, resources, capacity and public demand in deciding when to re-open facilities and offer services, and as a region (Central and South Okanagan), they’ve tried to establish some consistencies in service delivery as residents tend to travel between local municipalities for parks and recreation. While all indoor recreation facilities closed mid-March, most outdoor recreation amenities were also closed but reopened for casual use on June 1 in locations where physical distancing and other public health official recommendations could be maintained. “As we consider reopening programs, rentals and services, we need to ensure that we comply with the orders and recommendations from the provincial health officer and that we can support the orders and recommendations within our municipal resources,” Wiebe stated in her report. “We know COVID-19 is fluid. We’ve heard there might be a second wave in
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the fall,” Wiebe said, adding the plan needs to be flexible to address changes in orders and recommendations from the provincial health officer as the province could move forward to phases 3 or 4 or back to phase 1 or 2. Wiebe recommended the following Peachland parks, facilities and recreation services phased opening:
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Phase 1
• Indoor and outdoor facilities open for “new normal” (to be defined).
• Parks and greenspaces for a casual use; • Playgrounds and sports fields/courts closed; and • Outdoor washrooms.
Phase 2 – Effective May 19
• Playgrounds, sport courts and sport fields for casual use; • Outdoor or online programming; • Swim Bay; and • Parks rentals (max 50).
• Community centre opens for limited service (showers closed to the public); • Select indoor programming, such as yoga or pickleball; • Indoor rentals (max 50 as space permits); and • Fitness room.
Phase 4 - Date TBD
At Swim Bay the low dive board will be closed to allow lifeguard staff to position themselves away from the public, the zipline and rope swing will remain closed as amenities as they cannot be effectively cleaned or disinfected, lifeguard service will be restricted to the zone between the yacht club and the dive tower and swimming lessons will be offered only for kids ages 6 years and over as younger children require hands-on assistance when learning.
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Pursuant to Sections 98 and 99 of the Community Charter, the District of Peachland 2020 Annual Report will be presented to Council for consideration at the June 23rd, 2020 Regular Council Meeting. The Council meeting will be held electronically at 7:00 p.m. with a live webcast available through www.peachland.ca/watch. The Annual Report is available on the website www.peachland.ca for public inspection. The public may also call 250-767-2647 to arrange to receive a copy of the Annual Report. Please submit comments or questions regarding the Annual Report, in writing to corporateservices@peachland.ca. Pursuant to Section 94 of the Community Charter, this Notice will be published in the Peachland View June 12th and 19th, 2020.
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Council backs staff decision to reject Shoreline on Beach infrastructure gift JOANNE LAYH The developer of The Shoreline on Beach—a seven-unit multiple residential development currently nearing completion on Beach Avenue—appeared in front of Peachland council on Tuesday via Zoom to dispute a staff decision to return a variance permit application. The variance permit application in question contained a request for the district to take ownership of the fire hydrant and water service on the property through registration of a statutory right of way (SRW). According to district staff, as part of the development approval the developer was required to install a private fire hydrant and valve assembly on the property with a water meter that would have the secondary purpose of detecting leaks on the private water line between the connection point and the hydrant. The plans were approved and construction moved forward but the developer later requested changes as well as municipal ownership of the infrastructure in order to reduce their costs. In their joint report to council, Darin Schaal, director of planning and development and Shawn Grundy, director of operations, said when the property was being rezoned in 2018, at no point during the process did the developer indicate they would request the district to assume responsibility for private infrastructure. However, concerns about infrastructure costs were raised back in February 2019, when the developer’s consultant requested consideration for alternative requirements for water meter/valve assembly because costs were in excess of $60,000. The consultant presented three options for the town’s consideration and later that month the district accepted a variation of one of the consultant’s options but explicitly stated that the district will not accept a statutory right of way (SRW). Later on in September
THE SHORELINE ON Beach development on Beach Avenue. district staff met with the developer, who stated the approximately $60,000 cost of the alternate valve assembly remained a significant concern. In November the developer submitted a variance permit application, which the municipality returned later that month, along with a formal letter to explain that the application was inappropriate. No response
was received from the developer, so in January of this year staff followed up with the developer to confirm that the returned application package was received. In that conversation apparently the developer advised staff that they were evaluating options and would keep the district informed. Then on May 5 the developer responded by submitting a request to
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the application was twofold: • The request to gift private infrastructure to the district is not a bylaw variance request; and
• As a courtesy to the developer so a full refund of the application fee could be issued. “The district has always rejected an SRW as an option due to the significant liability concerns it would present as well as the excessive financial and operational burdens it would place on the municipality,” Schaal said. Councillor Terry Condon said the developer and his consultants had access to Peachland’s bylaws throughout the process, so he doesn’t have a lot of sympathy. Councillor Mike Kent said the likelihood of a valve water metre bursting or leaking in the first several years is minUscule, however, council is looking at what is in the best interest of the community as a whole moving forward. Peachland council members voted to support staff’s decision, with the only exception being Councillor Patrick Van Minsel, who was opposed.
The Corporation of the District of Peachland NOTICE OF BYLAW CONSIDERATION Pursuant to section 59 of the Community Charter, Council hereby gives notice of its intention to adopt Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020 and is providing an opportunity for persons who consider they are affected by this Bylaw to make representations to Council in writing. District Council will consider Business Licence Bylaw No. 2274, 2020 at its regular Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 7:00p.m. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the June 23, 2020 Regular Council Meeting will only be available to the public through webcasting. To access the webcast from the District’s website visit https://www.peachland.ca/watch. The meeting will be live streamed starting at 7:00p.m. and archived to the website the following Thursday. The public may review a copy of the proposed Bylaw on the District’s website at www.peachland.ca/bylaw_2274. A hardcopy of the proposed Bylaw may be requested for pick up at Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland BC. To request a hardcopy of the proposed Bylaw please call (250) 767-2647 to make arrangements for pick up. In order to be considered by Council, concerns must be expressed in writing and either delivered to the District of Peachland Municipal Office or emailed to the Corporate Officer at corporateservices@peachland.ca. All submissions must be received by 4:00 p.m. on June 23, 2020 and will become part of the public record. For more information please call the Planning Department at (250) 767-3707.
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Hoping no appetite in Canada for personal political attack advertising US political campaign expenditures defy belief. Billions of dollars are spent annually, primarily by the Democrat and Republican political party machineries with virtually no spending caps. If caps exist the Political Action Committees (PACs) will overcome these minor irritations. Much of this effort is devoted to personal attack ads. The strategy is to attack a candidate’s personal character, often with fictitious degrading claims. Discussions regarding substantive policy issues are forgotten. I’m sure this will be on full display this fall during the US elections. In Canada we have forged a more civil political discourse but I fear it is being threatened by the US political system. The US attack ad machinery will be migrating north to Canada as long as there is the funding to hire their attack ad aficionados. Will some of our Canadian political parties fund personal attack ads? Yes. Is this corrosive to democracy? Yes. Will Canadian taxpayers be paying for much of this? Yes. Here’s how: Our major political parties get reimbursed by Canadian taxpayers for 50-60 per cent of their campaign expenditures incurred in the last federal election. Much of this is spent on basic stuff like office rentals, computers, databases, pencils and papers. But some of this funding is being devoted to personal attack ads and it’s bound to get worse. Now the federal Liberals, Conservatives and NDP want to tap into COVID-19 financial support ostensibly to keep their staff employed. Some provincial parties are applying for similar aid. Directly or indirectly this provides funding for personal attack ads for any party that incorporates this in their next election campaign. I will not support, morally or financially, any political party in Canada that endorses personal political attack ads. Will you? Steve Burke, West Kelowna
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Newer Peachland resident all for development, however... With reference to your recent article on the rezoning of the residential to [integrated residential - mixed use] commercial property, I would like to share my opinion. I have been a resident of Peachland for two years and I don’t quite understand the need to rezone a residential area to [integrated residential - mixed use] commercial when I have yet to see the start of the development of PeachTree or of Lakeview, both of which have retail spaces in them. I am all for development, however, it doesn’t seem to happen. Putting a building with retail space in the middle of a block to me has not been thought through. We have traffic, speed and parking issues, especially during peak season on Beach Avenue already. Where are deliveries to be made? What about trash issues? The building itself is not providing affordable family housing and occupancy seems to be an issue already with the new construction going on. Is this just a money grab? If not, why not build one of the nice homes we see on Beach Avenue and have your own room with a view? Better yet, how about just cleaning up the yard and cutting down the dead tree at the front of Beach? Colleen Kirbyson, Peachland
Pedestrianizing Beach Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets Dear editor, I like to thank city staff and the chamber for getting together, in the wake of COVID-19 social distancing guidelines and organizing the expansion to sidewalk, patios, and seating areas along Beach, so quickly in readiness for the summer. Like many residents, my family and I have felt so fortunate to live in Peachland during this pandemic, where, because of its low density, it has become a safe haven for many. With this in mind, In contrast to approving every building along Beach Avenue, no matter the impact, perhaps it’s time to consider including in our Official Community Plan the vision of pedestrianizing Beach Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Street and also adopt this policy further along Beach Avenue where possible. COVID-19 has been devastating to many and if any positives can come out of this then I hope it will be the city and council’s reversal on the fixation of densification to prioritizing human need. Gill Evans, Peachland
West Kelowna resident not a fan of proposed pot production Dear editor, The City of West Kelowna has given first and second reading for rezoning to allow for a massive 114,000 sq ft pot facility to be parachuted into a residential, care home, business retail and middle school area of West Kelowna. How did it happen? Well, tucked in the centre of all that is a small 10 acre light industrial (multi- tenant) park. When pot production and retail sales became legal in 2018/2019 the old bylaw pertaining to medicinal cannabis production was revamped and upgraded from the rules created in 2014. At that time a smell buffer for the small 3,000 to 8,000 sq ft bays producing medicinal marijuana was deemed to be 150 meters from the residential, schools and care homes. During the revisions, the planning department mistakenly did not look at the issues arising out of the huge pot production exhaust system. Had they looked, they would have realized that these scaled up facilities needed a buffer zone of 1 to 5 km from these sorts of integrated communities. The staff reports painted a glowing picture, similar
to that the developer set out, rather than providing the council with the facts on nationwide violations of grow licenses resulting in suspensions by Health Canada. They did not bring up the thousands of noxious odour complaints, often described as skunk like, putrid, foul smells. Nor did they let council know that some of those complaints covered a radius of up to 5 km! They did not reveal to council that the city will have to deal with the complaints by saying “Health Canada regulates the odour level”. True, but the Health Canada website refers all nuisances and odour complaints to the municipal bylaw enforcement. They also did not reveal the numerous problems of illegal activities (and this industry does seem to have a lot) that are also directed to the municipal police for resolution. So the developer gets a sweetheart deal - pot producers for tenants shielded from future council scrutiny. The City of West Kelowna gets the complaint bills, the immediate community gets the stink, the residents and businesses lose property rights and value, the city gets the reputation of the “old pulp mill” like stench – a great tourist repulsion for the Chamber of Commerce
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to fight. Council must defeat this motion. Doug Waines, West Kelowna
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Peachland Visitor Centre and Art Gallery now reopened to the public
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PEACHLAND ART GALLERY The Peachland Art Gallery and the Peachland Visitor Centre are officially reopened as of June 2. We have extended the exhibition Elements, a duo presentation of Nancy Dearborn and her brother-in-law Daniel Dearborn, since it was only open one day for
viewing before our entire world changed. The exhibition will now run until Sunday, June 21. This is a spectacular show and you will not be disappointed. The exhibition features a beautiful fused glass sculptures of bears, eagles, leaping fish, a fabulous custom entry door, as well as contemporary works presented by the talented Nancy Dearborn. Colorful acrylic landscapes created by the highly collectable Daniel Dearborn adorn the walls. Elements is a show designed in response to the artists’ interaction with Earth, Air, Fire and Water. When arriving at the exhibition, viewers will be greeted by rich colours and textures that echo the beauty of the natural world. Brightly coloured canvases that portray familiar Okanagan vistas, and trees, ocean waves, and birds fashioned from vivid hues of glass are used to communicate the wonder of the world that is all around us. With the ever-increasing awareness of the effect that civilization has on our planet, it is important to pause and focus on the beauty that is available to all who interact with nature itself. “When we experience what creation has to offer, we’re more likely to protect this incredible gift, ensuring that those who come after us will in turn discover the joy and wonders of the earth,” explains Nancy. Although the Dearborns’ work has been showcased alongside one another before, this is the first time they have joined forces to create a duo show. It’s no secret that Peachland depends on tourism to thrive – but COVID-19 has disrupted what would normally be a very successful season for our community. Businesses and community organizations closed and adapted and now are starting to reopen. The Peachland Visitor Centre’s new manager, Darci Ritchey, had worked only a week before the centre had to shut its doors. Over these past three months, the team has been working hard on getting a new website up and running, being active on social media, and connecting with local businesses. When you visit, you will notice it looks a lot different inside. Due to COVID-19, we currently do not have items for sale, but are working on gradually reintroducing items to the gift shop with a focus on local artisans. Barriers have been put in place between the public and tourism brochures, but we have a great team of staff and volunteers who can assist the public with getting brochures, directions, and community information. Ritchey has done an incredible job of setting COVID-19 restrictions in place that allow visitors and staff the confidence to participate in our reopening. If you haven’t had a chance to meet her, please stop in and say “hi” and welcome her to our community. We feel, as I am sure you will, that she is a welcome addition to our beautiful town. We expect to see mostly local and British Columbia residents through our doors this year. The province is encouraging people to travel close to home and while we are excited to see an increase in local traffic, we are also anticipating and welcoming visitors from all across Canada. We are allowing 10 visitors to the gallery and 10 visitors to the visitor centre at one time, ask that you use the hand sanitizer available upon entering, and of course maintain social distancing. Visitors will enter and exit through different doors. These are a few small inconveniences with a huge payoff. Art Gallery and visitor centre hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for the month of June.
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Skidmarks not vandalism in the true sense, just a kid on a bike JOANNE LAYH Those passing the rainbow sidewalk on BeachAvenue may notice some skid marks that appear to be an act of vandalism, but according to one Peachland resident, the skidmarks were just the work of a kid on a bike and not a political statement coinciding with Pride Month. “We actually saw the young kid who was doing it. We chatted with him. He was just riding his bike and doing some skidmarks but I don’t think it was vandalism in the true sense,” a supporter of the crosswalk, Peter Diniz told the View. “It should power wash off relatively easy.” The rainbow sidewalk was installed in front of the Peachland Historic School on May 13.
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CLUES ACROSS 1. American composer 6. Very fast aircraft 9. Workplaces 13. A mount on a surface 14. Small freshwater fish 15. Double-reed instrument 16. Canadian flyers 17. Famed astronomer 18. Smooth, shiny fabric 19. Profited 21. Conspiracy 22. Infections 23. Chum 24. Secondary school (abbr.) 25. Resistance unit 28. Sound unit 29. Ancient city of Egypt 31. Crease 33. Polished 36. For goodness __! 38. College basketball tournament 39. Scorches 41. Describe precisely
44. Thick piece of something 45. Frocks 46. Indicates near 48. Senior enlisted US Army member 49. A note added to a letter 51. A nose or snout 52. Clumsy 54. Satisfied to the fullest 56. Display of strong feeling 60. Popular awards show 61. Cuisine style 62. Expresses pleasure 63. Monetary unit of the Maldives 64. Utah city 65. Fight 66. Messenger ribonucleic acid 67. Body part 68. Suspiciously reluctant
CLUES DOWN 1. Fruit of the service tree 2. At some prior time 3. Mongolian city __ Bator 4. Strongboxes 5. Russian river 6. Gurus 7. Horse mackerel 8. Pearl Jam’s debut album 9. Confines 10. First month of Jewish ecclesiastical year 11. Famed Idaho politician 12. Prevents from seeing 14. Indicate time 17. Male parents 20. Tab on a key ring 21. The Great Dog constellation: __ Major 23. Frying necessity 25. Former CIA 26. The leader 27. Produces
29. London soccer club 30. Closes 32. Region in the western Pacific Ocean 34. Not present 35. Small drink of whiskey 37. Begat 40. Helps little firms 42. Pointed end of a pen 43. Fencing swords 47. Inches per minute (abbr.) 49. Hymn 50. Philippine island 52. Flemish names of Ypres 53. A way to inform 55. Small lake 56. Linear unit 57. Central Japanese city 58. Partially burn 59. Sports award 61. Part of your foot 65. Atomic #21
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