Trout hatchery report coming before council

In addition to the letter from the PIB, a staff report on the Summerland Trout Hatchery regarding the proposed Banks Crescent development will come before council at this evening’s meeting.

Information on a meeting held between representatives of the hatchery and district staff on Feb. 17 is anticipated.

An update of the petition to stop the rezoning of agricultural land at 13610 Banks Cres., will be presented to council.

The written petition now has 868 signatures and the online petition 261 signatures for a total of 1129, up from the 950 total signatures submitted to council two weeks ago.

Staff recommendations to approve an environmentally sensitive development permit for property located at 19006 Garnet Valley Road and to endorse BC Transit’s new integrated model and new fare structure are on the agenda.

Staff are also recommending that the district send a letter to local MP Dan Albas in support of Bill C-323, a private member’s bill to create tax credits for historic places.

Council will consider giving first and second reading to the request by the owners of property at 2810 Landry Crescent to change the OCP designation and amend the zoning to allow for a smaller lot size.

With council’s approval of a special event temporary road and sidewalk closure application, Summerland will have its first Halloween parade strictly for kids this fall.

The application submitted by Dave Simpson requests the closure of several blocks in the downtown area on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. for the “Howloween 17 Parade.”

Simpson will invite all the schools in Summerland to participate, engage youth groups to assist with the event and encourage the public to participate with their children.

He will discuss with store owners how they can be involved in the event.

The public is invited to attend the council meeting which is held at the Municipal Hall, 13211 Henry Ave, starting at 7 p.m.