.... THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON Committee of the Whole AGENDA Monday, April 16, 2018 at 1:00 PM in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC (Acting Mayor takes the Chair) Page. 1. Call to Order 2 Aboriginal Acknowledgement The City of Nelson acknowledges all Aboriginal peoples on whose traditional territories we stand. We honour their connection to the land and rivers and respect the importance of the environment to our strength as a. community. 3. Introduction of Late Items 4. Adoption of Agenda 5. Cultural Presentation 6 Public Participation Acting Mayor permits comments or questions from the. 7 public (Maximum 15 minutes) Delegations (a) Community Energy Association 2-20 (b) NDYC Update 21-30 (c) Cannabis Survey Results Development Services 31-40. 8 CBT-CIP Grant Adjudication (a) CBT-CIP Grant Adjudication 41-43. 9. Late Items 10 Resolution to Adjourn
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON REQUEST TO APPEAR AS A DELEGATION DATE: April 16th. 2018, Committee of the Whole TOPIC: Community Energy Association PROPOSAL: Climate Leadership PROPOSED BY: Trish Dehnel Community Energy Association ANALYSIS SUMMARY: The City of Nelson is a new and valued Community Energy Association member. BENEFITS OR DISADVANTAGES AND NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The presentation is for Council and the public s information. COSTS AND BUDGET IMPACT - REVENUE GENERATION: There is no cost associated with this presentation. IMPACT ON SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES AND STAFF RESOURCES: Supporting this project is in alignment with the City s Path to 2040 Sustainability Strategy. OPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES: 1. Receive and thank the presenter 2. Refer to staff with direction ATTACHMENTS: Presentation RECOMMENDATION: That Council receives the presentation from Trish Dehnel of the Community Energy Association and thanks her for the presentation. AUTHOR: REVIEWED BY: DEPUTY CORPORATE OFFICER A / CITY MANAGER
City of Nelson Climate Leadership Policies and Programs Trish Dehnel, Senior Energy Specialist Community Energy Association April 16, 2018 www.communityenergy.bc.ca
Community Energy Association Accelerate Climate Action with People and Projects www.communityenergy.bc.ca
CEA Members www.communityenergy.bc.ca
Community Energy Association Members www.communityenergy.bc.ca
Community Energy Association Members www.communityenergy.bc.ca
Partners for Climate Protection www.communityenergy.bc.ca 6
Five-Milestone Framework 1. Establish a baseline GHG inventory and forecast 2. Set GHG reduction targets 3. Develop a local action plan 4. Implement the plan or set of activities 5. Monitor progress and report results www.communityenergy.bc.ca 7
Climate Action Program - Senior Energy Specialist RDCK Sustainability Program Regional approach to Step Code and Sustainability Checklist Identify and implement low carbon energy initiatives Education and promote energy efficiency/conservation solutions www.communityenergy.bc.ca
Recognizing Nelson Leadership To name a few achievements. EcoSave Energy Retrofits Program Green Home and Energy Show LED Business Lighting Installation Campaign Energy Conservation Education Elementary School Outreach Net metering for PV Solar for Nelson Hydro customers LED lighting installs Community Solar Garden RDCK Senior Energy Specialist Prepare for BC Energy Step Code EV Level 2 Public Charging Station Laneway housing review www.communityenergy.bc.ca
Buildings Policy and Program Development Sustainability Checklist Regional approach to Step Code Regional EcoSave program Policies for Encouraging Energy Efficient Existing and New Homes Training and Education Community Home shows Builders Workshop Elected Official Step Code workshop July 18 Promotion of Energy Efficient Programs www.communityenergy.bc.ca
BC Energy Step Code How the BC Energy Step Code Works (Part 9) www.communityenergy.bc.ca
BC Energy Step Code Performance Compliance Energy Modeling by Natural Resources Canada Certified Energy Advisor Air-Tightness Testing Achieve minimum performance levels No Prescriptive Energy Requirements www.communityenergy.bc.ca 12
ECAP Honorarium ECAP - Honorarium Honorarium to community service group Full service program Energy assessment Direct installed products Lighting Refrigerators Insulation Furnaces Advice For income-qualified households www.communityenergy.bc.ca
Renewable Natural Gas Opportunity How is RNG Produced? Waste source Raw biogas collection & anaerobic digestion Gas upgrading Delivery Biogas = Methane obtained from organic waste sources, e.g. from farms, forests, landfills, wastewater treatment plants Biomethane (RNG) = Upgraded biogas. Pipeline-quality methane that is fully interchangeable with conventional natural gas. RNG is a carbon neutral, locally-produced source of renewable energy 14
Transportation FortisBC provides financial incentives for the incremental cost of CNG vehicles and facility fueling equipment CNG Waste Haulers Buses Food/Beverage /Parcel Delivery 15
Accelerate Kootenay Network
Climate Leadership Institute April 20, 130-430 AKBLG Registration: jkeyes@communityenergy.bc.ca www.communityenergy.bc.ca
Thank you Questions? Trish Dehnel Senior Energy Specialist Community Energy Association pdehnel@communityenergy.bc.ca 250-505-3246 www.communityenergy.bc.ca
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON REQUEST TO APPEAR AS A DELEGATION DATE: April 16th, 2018, Committee of the Whole TOPIC: Nelson and District Youth Centre PROPOSAL: Update on programs and services PROPOSED BY: Staff ANALYSIS SUMMARY: Jordan Martin, Manager of NDYC, and Sarah Miles, Coordinator, Nelson Youth Action Network have requested an opportunity to present to Council and provide an update on NYDC and NYAN programs and services. BENEFITS OR DISADVANTAGES AND NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The presentation is for Council and the public s information. COSTS AND BUDGET IMPACT - REVENUE GENERATION: There is no cost associated with this presentation. IMPACT ON SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES AND STAFF RESOURCES: NYDC programs and services are in alignment with the City s Path to 2040 Sustainability Strategy. OPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES: 1. Receive and thank the presenter 2. Refer to staff with direction ATTACHMENTS: presentation RECOMMENDATION: That Council receives the presentation from Jordan martin and Sarah Miles and thanks them for the presentation. AUTHOR: REVIEWED BY: DEPUTY CORPORATE OFFICER A / CITY MANAGER
Nelson & District Youth Centre (NDYC) Nelson Youth Action Network Nelson Youth Employment Centre (NYEC) Nelson City Campground
2017 Accomplishments Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Nelson Tech Club Infrastructure Upgrades: Washroom Renovations Garage Door LED Lighting Paint Programming: Weekday Warriors Camps 2018 Goals Programming Fundraising Customer Service Excellence Community Partnerships
Nelson Youth Action Network 2017 Accomplishments Network development: Relationship Building Youth input collection Oversight Committee Programming: Youth Heritage Mural Express Yourself TV Youth Arts Hub YAAC Youth Week 2018 Goals Networking: YIC Youth Committees Community Collaboration Program Development
2017 Accomplishments Youth Employment (16-22) Job Fair 19 Employers Participated School District #8 Outreach 7 Class Workshops Continued Partnerships with KCDS & Work BC Self Serve Outreach 2018 Goals 2 Job Fairs Continuous Outreach Customer Service Excellence Employer Partnerships
2017 Accomplishments Increased Usage Increased Revenues Youth Employment Community Partnerships 2018 Goals Customer Experience Youth Employment Online Reservation Platform Community Promotion
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON DELEGATION DATE: April 16th. 2018, Committee of the Whole TOPIC: City of Nelson Recreational Cannabis Public Engagement Results PROPOSAL: Workshop PROPOSED BY: Staff ANALYSIS SUMMARY: Nelson City Council undertook a significant public engagement campaign providing Nelson residents and businesses with a voice in the development of regulations in preparation for the legalization of recreational cannabis. BENEFITS OR DISADVANTAGES AND NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The presentation is for Council and the public s information. COSTS AND BUDGET IMPACT - REVENUE GENERATION: There is no cost associated with this presentation. IMPACT ON SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES AND STAFF RESOURCES: There is no impact to Council sustainability objectives. OPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES: 1. Receive and thank the presenter 2. Refer to staff with direction ATTACHMENTS: Presentation RECOMMENDATION: That Council receives the presentation from the Director of Development Services and thanks her for the presentation. AUTHOR: REVIEWED BY: DEPUTY CORPORATE OFFICER A / CITY MANAGER
City of Nelson Recreational Cannabis Public Engagement Results Overview of Public Engagement Nelson City Council is committed to ensuring that residents and businesses in Nelson have a voice in the development of regulations in preparation for the legalization of recreational cannabis this year. Specifically, Council wanted public feedback on the number and location of retail stores, and on public consumption and personal cultivation. A variety of public engagement activities were undertaken in February 2018 to gain public feedback: 1. Cannabis webpages were created and posted on the City s website to educate and inform on cannabis legalization, federal, provincial and municipal government roles and how residents can have a voice (Jan 30) 2. Information session with media (Feb 1) 3. Information session with City Council (Jan 22) 4. Twice-weekly advertisements in the Nelson Star (10 total) providing information to the public on cannabis legalization as well as how to provide input 5. Three information booths Feb 16 Whitewater Feb 24 Kootenay Coop Feb 24 Chahko-Mika Mall 6. Four Open Houses Feb 20 (noon and evening) Feb 22 (noon and evening) 7. Eight small group meetings were held with over 50 individuals representing 10 stakeholder groups and 12 stakeholder letters were received 8. 5,645 feedback forms were distributed to households and the general public; 1779 completed feedback forms were received Key Messages from Stakeholder Groups Require separation distances from schools, youth facilities and other areas that youth and children frequent Follow the same regulations as Nelson s Clean Air Bylaw for smoking and consuming cannabis Place a cap on the number of recreational cannabis businesses Business community, social sector and Nelson Police Department felt there should be a limited number of stores an no public consumption in the downtown Health professionals and schools were most concerned with protecting youth and residents from adverse effects of cannabis Seniors advocated for minimum regulations The cannabis industry was split on the need for a cap on retail stores vs. a free market approach Most existing medical cannabis stores advocated for allowing their stores to transition to recreational cannabis The business community, social sector and Nelson Police Department felt there should be a limited number of cannabis stores and no public consumption in the downtown Key Messages from Feedback Forms Feedback forms were distributed to 4,959 households and 686 businesses during the first and second week of February Response to the feedback form was overwhelming with over 32% of households and 27% of businesses mailing back their form. Based on a confidence level of 95%, the household
responses reflect the values and desires of the population +/- 2%, 19 times out of 20, and the responses from the businesses +/- 6.2%, 19 times out of 20. A total of 1,779 feedback forms were received. Q1: Check the top three areas you are most concerned with respect to the legalization of cannabis. Both businesses and the general public were in agreement on their top three concerns. o Youth access to cannabis was the top concern (804 responses or 18%) o Public smoking and vaping of cannabis was the second highest concern (750 responses or 17%) o Odours from cannabis smoking in public was the third highest concern (625 responses or 14%) 20% 15% 18% 17% 14% 10% 5% 0% Youth access to cannabis Public smoking and vaping of cannabis Odours from cannabis smoking in public Q2: Do you think there should be a maximum number of retail cannabis businesses allowed in the city, similar to liquor stores? Both businesses and the general public were very clear that there should be a maximum number of retailers allowed (1331 responses or 75%). Should There be a Maximum # of Cannabis Retailers? Unsure 7% [Blank] 4% No 14% Yes 75%
Q3: Operating Hours for Cannabis Retailers There was no consensus/majority, but for both businesses and the general public, most were in agreement that the operating hours should be the same as liquor stores, from 9am-11pm (623 responses or 35%). Although slightly less, there was also strong support for more restrictive operating hours from 8am-8pm (550 responses or 31%). longer opening hours than 8am-8pm 5% Unsure 8% [Blank] 5% same as liquor stores 9am-11pm 35% shorter opening hours than 8am-8pm 16% same as medical cannabis 8am-8pm 31% Q4: Under the new federal legislation, individuals will be allowed to grow up to four cannabis plants at home. Should people be allowed to grow their own cannabis plants outdoors? Nearly half of respondents, both businesses and the general public, felt that people should be able to grow it anywhere on their property (764 responses or 43%). Although slightly less, there was support for not being able to grow cannabis near the property boundary, as well as for only growing it indoors (22% and 23% respectively). No, only inside 23% Should People Be Allowed to Grow Cannabis Plants Outdoors? Unsure 8% [Blank] 4% Yes, wherever they like on their property 43% The province has stated that plants must not be visible from public spaces off the property Yes, but not near the property line 22%
Q5: Imagine there are no existing cannabis stores in Nelson. In your view, what areas would be the best fit for cannabis stores and how many should be permitted in each area of the city? Overall, people felt that four stores was the maximum number of cannabis retail stores that should be allowed in Nelson. In the downtown, people felt up to two stores should be allowed, with either zero or one store allowed in the four other commercial areas in the City. Majority Opinion Highest # of responses Downtown 0-3 stores 67% 2 stores Nelson Av/Hwy 3A 0-2 stores 72% 1 store Industrial/Lakeside 0-2 stores 69% 0 stores Railtown 0-2 stores 72% 1 store Chahko-Mika Mall 0-1 store 74% 0 stores Total Stores 4 stores Downtown: The strongest support for the number of stores in the Downtown was for between 0 and 3 stores (67% of respondents). Highest # of stores responses 24% 2 stores 20% 0 stores 16% No restriction Highest response rate was for two stores in the downtown *In terms of the distinction between business and general public responses, 24% of businesses felt there should be no restriction, 23% 2 stores and 19% no stores. For general public responses, 24% felt there should be 2 stores, 20% no stores and 15% no restriction. Nelson Av/Hwy 3a: The strongest support for the number of stores in the Nelson Av/Hwy 3a area was for between 0 and 2 stores (72% of respondents). Highest # of stores responses 30% 1 store 29% 0 stores 16% No restriction Highest response rate was for one store along Nelson Av/Hwy 3A *In terms of the distinction between business and general public responses, 32% of businesses felt there should be 1 store, 27% no restriction and 20% no stores. For general public responses, 30% felt there should be no stores, 29% one store, and 15% no restriction.
Industrial/Lakeside: The strongest support for the number of stores in the Industrial/Lakeside area was for between 0 and 2 stores (69% of respondents). Highest # of stores responses 31% 0 stores 26% 1 store 19% No restriction Highest response rate was for 0 stores in the Industrial/Lakeside area *In terms of the distinction between business and general public responses, 28% of businesses felt there should be no restriction, 26% 1 store and 13% 2 stores. For general public responses, 33% felt there should be no stores, 26% one store, and 18% no restriction. Railtown: The strongest support for the number of stores in the Railtown area was for between 0 and 2 stores (72% of respondents). Highest # of stores responses 38% 1 store 24% 0 stores 17% No restriction Highest response rate was for 1 store in the Railtown area *In terms of the distinction between business and general public responses, 34% of businesses felt there should be 1 store, 26% no restriction and 22% no stores. For general public responses, 39% felt there should be 1 store, 25% no stores, and 16% no restriction. Chahko-Mika Mall: The strongest support for the number of stores in the Chahko-Mika Mall was for between 0 and 1 store (74% of respondents). Highest # of stores responses 46% 0 stores 28% 1 store 14% No restriction Highest response rate was for 0 stores in Chahko-Mika Mall *In terms of the distinction between business and general public responses, 43% of businesses felt there should be no stores, 25% one store and 22% no restriction. For general public responses, 46% felt there should be no stores, 28% one store, and 13% no restriction.
Q6: How far should cannabis stores be from schools, youth facilities, parks, and playgrounds? 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 3% 6% 27% 1 block apart 2 blocks apart 3-5 blocks apart (300-500 metres) 45% More than 5 blocks apart 10% 10% I do not think there needs to be a minimum separation from these locations [Blank] Q7: Once cannabis is legalized, are you interested in starting a cannabis-related business? interested 3% Unsure 7% [Blank] 3% 56 respondents said they were interested in starting a cannabis not interested 87% business, and another 133 respondents said they were unsure
Q8: Should the City reconsider where cannabis may be smoked? Please respond to the following four statements. 1. Should Public Consumption of Cannabis follow the Clean Air Bylaw? [Left Blank] 4% No, it should be more restrictive 34% Yes 62% 2. Smoking and Vaping Cannabis Should be Banned in All Public Places 70% 60% 59% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 15% Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree 11% 11% Strongly disagree 4% [Blank]
3. There Should be Lounges or Cafes Where Smoking or Vaping Cannabis is Allowed [Blank] 4% Strongly disagree 28% Somewhat disagree 7% Somewhat agree 32% Strongly agree 29% The province has said that they will be considering lounges and cafes in the near future 4. The City Should Have the Resources to Enforce Smoking Cannabis in Public 45% 40% 40% 35% 30% 25% 24% 22% 20% 15% 10% 5% 9% 5% 0% Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree [Blank]
Q9: Do You Support or Oppose the Legalization of Cannabis for Recreational Use in Canada? 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 43% Strongly support 30% Somewhat support 6% Somewhat oppose 16% Strongly oppose 3% Unsure 1% [Blank]
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON CBT - CIP Grant Adjudication DATE: April 16, 2018 TOPIC: 2018 CBT Community Initiative Program (CIP) Funding PROPOSAL: Provide recommendation to RDCK for the 2018 CBT Community Initiatives Program for funding allocated to the City of Nelson PROPOSED BY: Staff ANALYSIS SUMMARY: Each year Council is required to submit an official recommendation to the Regional District of Central Kootenay Board respecting community projects that City Council supports and endorses to receive funding under the CBT s Community Initiative Program. The recommendation is required by the RDCK by May 1, 2018. BACKGROUND: 63 applications were received for the $146,013 allocated to the City of Nelson under the 2018 CBT- Community Initiative Program (CIP). Applicants presented to Council at the Special Committee of the Whole meeting held on April 9, 2018. Council reviewed and voted upon all the applications this past week and a ranking matrix showing the potential successful candidates has been compiled to assist in finalizing Council s recommendation today. In addition, the CBT-CIP Policy is attached to assist Council through the adjudication process, and a recommendation from the CDC s Arts Jury is provided for Council s consideration. The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) is one of the CBT's oldest programs and supports projects identified as priorities within individual communities. The funding program is designed to help address the needs of all Columbia Basin communities and funds are currently allocated on a per capita funding formula. Further information on this (and other CBT funding programs) is available at www.cbt.org. Each year the City assists applicants for funding allocated to the City of Nelson as follows: The City s website directs inquiries to the RDCK website, which provides comprehensive information and a guideline to assist applicants; City of Nelson applicants are requested to show how their proposed project aligns with City of Nelson community planning initiatives; Applicants are encouraged to make a presentation to Council; Community groups are provided an equal opportunity to explain their proposed projects to Council. BENEFITS, DISADVANTAGES AND NEGATIVE IMPACTS: Allocation of CBT-CIP funding enables organizations to continue to provide programs and complete special projects which benefit the community and region as a whole. LEGISLATIVE IMPACTS, PRECEDENTS, POLICIES: It is within Council s authority to allocate CBT-CIP funds as deemed appropriate subject to the CBT s guidelines. In 2016 Council adopted a policy that aligned the Community Initiatives Program with the Path to 2040 Sustainability Strategy,
guiding Council in consistently adjudicating the annual distribution of funding allocated to the City of Nelson. COSTS AND BUDGET IMPACT - REVENUE GENERATION: The Columbia Basin Trust allocates Community Initiative Program funding each year and allocates funds in consultation with the local governments throughout the region. The RDCK is contracted to administer the funding application process for the region. IMPACT ON SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES AND STAFF RESOURCES: As approved by the RDCK, the City of Nelson incorporates additional criterion for CBT- CIP applicants to allow Council to give preference to those projects which tie into the City of Nelson Path to 2040 Sustainability Strategy, Community Energy and Downtown Waterfront Master Plans. Staff support is provided each year to engage with applicants on an as needed basis to provide a high level of assistance to applicants during the annual CBT-CBT grant cycle. COMMUNICATION: The RDCK is contracted to administer the CBT-CIP program and is responsible for all advertising and administration of all applications. Information on the application process and public information meetings is provided on both the RDCK and City of Nelson website. Successful applicants are notified by the RDCK and the list is published on the RDCK website. OPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES: 1. Recommend recipients that successfully meet all 2018 requirements up to a maximum of $146,013 to the RDCK Board of Directors 2. Deny any or all funding requests 3. Refer the matter back to staff for further review and analysis ATTACHMENTS: Summary listing of 2018 CBT-CIP (City of Nelson) applicants (provided at meeting) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Council consider applications for funding allocated to the City of Nelson under the CBT Community Initiatives Program for 2018. AUTHOR: REVIEWED BY: DEPUTY CORPORATE OFFICER A / CITY MANAGER
COMMUNITY -IMUNITY INITIATIVES : Ap^^nop ^^^D,. ^ AND3 AFFECTED AREAS : Columbia.;-::-^ I. (_<. PROGRAMS )GRAMS! ^ Basin " U '^^' '<^! $) ^y. Electoral Area Allocations for 2018 as of: 21-Mar-lB Municipal Participant CIP Funding Balance Forward CIP Funding (Note 1) Total CIP Funds Available AAP Funding Balance Forward AAP Funding (Note 1) Total AAP Funds Available GRAND TOTAL FUNDS Available Castlegar 114,014 308 114,322 114,322 Creston 75,801 2,717 73,084 73,084 Kaslo 34,414 45 34,369 34,369 Nakusp 23,937 5,094 29,031 102,827 15,703 118,530 147,561 Nelson 145,413 600 146,013 146,013 New Denver 34,414 34,414 34,414 Salmo 34,414 43 34,371 34,371 Silverton 34,414 34,414 34,414 Slocan 34,414 34,414 34,414 Municipal Total 531,235 3,197 534,432 102,827 15,703 118,530 652,962 Electoral Area Participant CIP Funding Balance Forward CIP Funding (Note 1) Total CIP Funds Available AAP Funding Balance Forward AAP Funding (Note 1) Total AAP Funds Available GRAND TOTAL FUNDS Available Area A 34,414 1,975 36,389 36,389 Area B 73,806 73,806 73,806 Area C 34,414 350 34,764 34,764 Area D (Note 2) 23,952 346 24,298 84,8.51 84,851 109,149 <\rea E 58,366 58,366 58,366 <\rea F 58,586 1,797 60,383 60,383 a,reag 34,414 43 34,457 34,457 '\reah 67,837 527 68,364 68,364 <\real 37,932 17 37,949 37,949 ^rea J (Note 3) 43,853 5,486 49,339 84,851 36,685 121,536 170,875 l\rea K (Note 4) 28,272 1,468 29,740 112,295 5,524 117,819 147,559 i\rea Total 495,846 12,009 507,855 281,997 42,209 324,206 832,061 rotal FUNDING (Note 5) 1,027,081 15,206 1,042,287 384,824 57,912 442,736 1,485,023 :IP/AAP Annual Allocation.alance Forward from previous year otal CIP/AAP Funding Available for 2018? 1,411,905.00? 73,118.00 $ 1,485,023.00 21/03/2018,12:52 PM