Penticton Creek Restoration Committee Meeting to be held at City of Penticton, Corporate Boardroom 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C.

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1 Agenda 1. Call Regular Committee Meeting to Order 2. Adoption of Agenda 3. Adoption of Minutes Penticton Creek Restoration Committee Meeting to be held at City of Penticton, Corporate Boardroom 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. Wednesday, April 5, Minutes of the March 10, 2017 Penticton Creek Restoration Committee Meeting 4. Business Arising from Prior Meetings 4.1 Master Plan Update Review of Master Plan Finalization - Jody Good, Mould Engineering Master Plan Agency Consultation Master Plan Public Communications Project Update Work Planning, budgeting, timelines, applications/approvals contract process, roles and responsibilities Project Communications Website, media and social media, public displays, presentations, site tours TD Tree Days Event for Riparian Planting 4.4 Reporting to Funders Multi-year report to HCTF 5. New Business 5.1 New opportunities for funding EMBC Ian Chapman 6. Next Meeting The next scheduled meeting of the Penticton Creek Restoration Committee to be determined. 7. Adjournment

2 Minutes Penticton Creek Restoration Committee Meeting Held at City of Penticton Committee Room A 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. Friday, March 10, 2017 Present: Staff: Guest: Bryn White, Chair & South Okanagan Conservation Representative Paul Askey, Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Representative Joe Enns, Okanagan Nation Alliance Representative Bill Wickett, Penticton Fly Fishers Association Representative Lynn Allin, Downtown Penticton Association Representative Jason Marzinzik, Ministry of Forest, Land and Natural Resources Doug Maxwell, Member at Large Mitch Moroziuk Ian Chapman, City Engineer Lorraine Williston, Committee Secretary Dwight Shanner, Aarde Environmental Ltd. Jody Goode, Mould Engineering (Via conference call) 1. Call to Order The Penticton Creek Restoration Committee was called to order by the Chair at 9:04 a.m. 2. Adoption of Agenda THAT the Penticton Creek Restoration Committee adopt the agenda for the meeting held on March 10, 2017 as circulated. 3. Adoption of Minutes THAT the Penticton Creek Restoration Committee adopt the minutes of the November 18, 2016 meeting as circulated.

3 4. Business Arising from Prior Meetings 4.1 Master Plan Update Dwight Shanner presented Year 1 Effective Monitoring Results for the Penticton Creek Showcase Project noting the following objectives: 1. Report Habitat Suitability Index model (HSI) (depth/velocity/substrate) assessments using weighted usable width (WUW) monitoring; 2. Report results of single pass electroshocking within the full range of habitat type and comparison with 2015 pre-construction assessment; 3. Kokanee spawning counts and usage; 4. Monitor vegetation plantings. Photos and date references were provided to illustrate the methods used to collect the Habitat Suitability Index data. Mr. Shanner reviewed the Habitat Suitability Index graph results for Spawning Kokanee, Rainbow Trout Fry, Rainbow Trout Parr and Rainbow Trout Spawners. Electrofishing results were reviewed and summarized as follows: Electrofishing in 2015 prior to the restoration project produced 33 fish within 720 M 2 Rainbow Trout in broken concrete area only; 2016 produced a total of 60 fish within M restoration habitat = 5.25 M 2 /fish Four fold (4x) increase in fish density within the restored area Tenfold (10X) increase in salmonids 160 Kokanee Spawners within the restoration area (Sept. 15, 2016 includes live and dead) Vegetation Monitoring results were reviewed noting there was a 100% survivability in both the spring and fall survey. Conclusions and recommendations were highlighted as follows: There has been a significant increase in fish habitat from the Showcase Project Restoration. Monitoring and fish sampling should be undertaken in post construction years 3, 5 and 10. Additional habitat suitability transects are recommended to increase the confidence level and provide better understanding to enable better future designs. Boulder clustering and large woody debris should be considered in future designs Add an additional upstream control site in a natural section to predict maximum potential habitat. A comparative analysis of the restoration area to a natural section of Penticton creek should be undertaken for the year 3 monitoring program. Discussion and questions followed. The Mould Engineering representative presented the Showcase Project Monitoring Summary for surface water levels, flow measurements, groundwater levels, sediment deposition locations and winter monitoring. For 2017 monitoring, Mould Engineering will be completing the 2016 monitoring report and incorporating a fisheries aspect. Discussion and questions followed. Page 2 of 4

4 The Mould Engineering representative presented an update on the master plan and the next phase that will include a funding strategy, public consultation, finalization of the master plan, presentation to Council and implementations of recommendations. Discussion and questions followed regarding potential funding sources and priorities. The General Manager of Infrastructure suggested that this committee recommend to Council that they set aside a certain amount of money every year towards the master plan. The Chair also suggested this committee look at establishing a fundraising strategy. The Chair and staff agreed to work with Mould Engineering regarding the funding section of the master plan. The draft master plan to be reviewed by the committee before it is presented to Council, followed by the Penticton Indian Band and the public. Discussion followed on ways to present the information to the public. The Mould Engineering representative presented a project overview of the Reach 3A Lower Project including photos, diagrams of the existing profile, proposed profile options and upstream end of project. Discussion and questions followed. Ian Chapmen and Lynn Allin left the meeting at 10:54 a.m. The General Manager of Infrastructure stated it may be beneficial to educate the public on the benefit of fish habitat and the information broadcasted as a good news story. Mitch Moroziuk left the meeting at10:58a.m. The Mould Engineering representative noted the next steps in the process will be public consultation and notification, scheduling and construction preparation (source & stockpile rock/purchase diversion pipe/vegetation removal). Discussion followed on timelines for approvals, surveys, design work, consultations and final submissions for approvals and on construction preparation and what can be purchased now Project Update The Chair stated that there is legislation protecting nest trees and some advice about nest surveys, timing and vegetation removal will be needed. Questions arose regarding whether Parks staff can remove trees and if pipe and rocks could be purchased now. Staff confirmed Council will be approving the budget on March 31, Discussion followed on fish windows and on the need to add gravel to the showcase ponds. The Chair stated that it would be beneficial to add gravel to the Showcase Project while the 2017 project is being built. 4.3 Communications, Consultation and Approvals in support of 2017 Project The Chair asked that the City of Penticton help with public awareness and consultation. We need to make sure we have the required funding in place, and consultation conducted. 5. New Business 6. Next Meeting The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Penticton Creek Restoration will be April 5, 2017 Page 3 of 4

5 7. Adjournment THAT the Penticton Creek Restoration Committee adjourn the meeting held on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 11:10 a.m. Certified Correct: Lorraine Williston Corporate Committee Secretary Page 4 of 4