Electoral Area D Boundary Configuration Study
Conducted in Electoral Area D, the Boundary Configuration Study reviewed existing services, obtained residents' opinions, and explored potential municipal boundary configurations through public engagement. The study analyzed services like water, sewer, fire protection, policing, and roads to recommend a final municipal boundary for any future study. Residents' opinions and feedback were crucial in shaping the study's outcomes.
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ELECTORAL AREA D ELECTORAL AREA D SERVICE & BOUNDARY SERVICE & BOUNDARY CONFIGURATION STUDY CONFIGURATION STUDY Matt Taylor, Chair RDOS Board Presentation Kay Medland, Vice Chair July 21 2022 Electoral Area D Service & Boundary Configuration Study
ELECTORAL AREA D SERVICE & BOUNDARY ELECTORAL AREA D SERVICE & BOUNDARY CONFIGURATION STUDY REVIEW CONFIGURATION STUDY REVIEW PURPOSE 1. Conduct an analysis of all existing services in Electoral Area D COMPLETED 2. Obtain residents opinions on those services through public engagement in Electoral Area D COMPLETED 3. Obtain residents opinions on possible incorporation through public engagement in Electoral Area D (open houses, feedback form and survey) COMPLETED 3
ELECTORAL AREA D ELECTORAL AREA D SERVICE & BOUNDARY CONFIGURATION STUDY SERVICE & BOUNDARY CONFIGURATION STUDY PURPOSE (continued) 4. Develop potential municipal boundary configurations in Electoral Area D COMPLETED 5. Obtain residents opinions on the potential boundary configurations through public engagement in Electoral Area D (survey) COMPLETED 6. Recommend a final municipal boundary for any future study COMPLETED 4
1. ANALYSIS OF EXISTING SERVICES IN 1. ANALYSIS OF EXISTING SERVICES IN ELECTORAL AREA D ELECTORAL AREA D Current Services include: Water, sewer, fire protection, policing, roads, administration Analysis involved: Reviewing current services (14) Preparing a Fact Sheet for each service (14) Providing 3 Insight Papers describing different aspects of incorporation A summary of current services was mailed out to all residences in Electoral Area D 5
2. OBTAIN ELECTORAL AREA D RESIDENTS 2. OBTAIN ELECTORAL AREA D RESIDENTS OPINION ON EXISTING SERVICES OPINION ON EXISTING SERVICES Achieved through: 5 Open Houses * Each focusing on a separate community, e.g. Vaseux, Heritage Hills, Skaha Estates, Upper Carmi and Okanagan Falls Feedback forms from Open House attendees 1 Panel discussion * Hybrid meetings allowing for both in-person and online participation 6
3. OBTAIN ELECTORAL AREA D RESIDENTS 3. OBTAIN ELECTORAL AREA D RESIDENTS OPINION ON POSSIBLE INCORPORATION OPINION ON POSSIBLE INCORPORATION Achieved through: 5 Open Houses Open House attendees completing feedback forms 1 Panel Discussion with leaders of recently incorporated municipalities 7
4. Develop Potential Municipal Boundary 4. Develop Potential Municipal Boundary Configurations in Electoral Area D Configurations in Electoral Area D 5 Boundary options were developed through: 1. Detailed technical analysis by consultants of key criteria that included: Land Use & Development Population Infrastructure & Services Assessment & Tax Base Initial Community Input 2. Feedback from Electoral Area D residents 3. Committee input 8
4. Develop Potential Municipal Boundary 4. Develop Potential Municipal Boundary Configurations in Electoral Area D Configurations in Electoral Area D ( (con d con d) ) The four boundary options based primarily on technical analysis: Option A: Okanagan Falls, Sun Valley, Rolling Hills Option B: Okanagan Falls, Sun Valley, Rolling Hills, plus Eastside Rd North and South Option C: Okanagan Falls, Sun Valley, Rolling Hills, plus Vaseux Lake Option D: Okanagan Falls, Sun Valley, Rolling Hills, plus Eastside Rd North and South and Vaseux Lake 9
4. Develop Potential Municipal Boundary 4. Develop Potential Municipal Boundary Configurations in Electoral Area D Configurations in Electoral Area D ( (con d con d) ) And one option based upon the committee s recommendation: Option E: All residential properties within the existing boundary of Electoral Area D . This option includes Okanagan Falls, Sun Valley, Rolling Hills, Eastside Rd North and South, Vaseux Lake, Upper Carmi, McLean Creek Road, Old Kaleden Road, Green Mountain Road, and residences in between. 10
5. Obtain Electoral Area D Residents Opinions 5. Obtain Electoral Area D Residents Opinions on Potential Boundary Configurations on Potential Boundary Configurations Achieved through: Public Engagement A survey mailed out to each residence in Area D outlining the 5 boundary options Input was requested for each of the 5 boundary options Survey was completed in hard copy by each resident or online Information about the survey was provided through media, social media, and informal email distribution to groups and organizations 11
6. Recommendation of a Municipal Boundary for 6. Recommendation of a Municipal Boundary for Any Future Incorporation Study Any Future Incorporation Study The Committee achieved this through: Review of consultants detailed technical analysis Review of residents input from the survey Discussion and decision for a next step incorporation study Extensive discussion and debate of each option before arriving at a majority decision for a municipal boundary 12
Committee Recommendation of a Municipal Committee Recommendation of a Municipal Boundary for Any Future Incorporation Study Boundary for Any Future Incorporation Study The Electoral Area D Services and Boundary Configuration Study Committee Recommends: That the Board of Directors of the RDOS request that the Province of British Columbia undertake a next step and fund an Incorporation Study. 13
Committee Recommendation of a Municipal Committee Recommendation of a Municipal Boundary for Any Future Incorporation Study Boundary for Any Future Incorporation Study ( (con d con d) ) The Electoral Area D Services and Boundary Configuration Study Committee further recommends: That the boundary for this Incorporation Study include the community of Okanagan Falls and the neighbourhoods of: Sun Valley & Rolling Hills McLean Creek Certain properties just west of OK Falls & east of Highway 97 Heritage Hills, Lakeshore Highlands, Vintage Views, Golden Hills & Skaha Estates East portion of Vaseux Lake currently in Electoral Area D 14
Closing Comments, Closing Comments, On Behalf of the Committee On Behalf of the Committee We express our sincere thanks to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and the RDOS Board, for the opportunity to have carried out the Services & Boundary Configuration Study that has led to these recommendations and a more informed population within Area D . We extend our heartfelt thanks for the time and effort of Staff Volunteers And Electoral Area D residents. All of whom contributed to these recommendations. 15
Questions? Questions? 16
