Decision time for recycling program

Kelowna council will decide by June whether to continue to collect recycling on behalf of Recycle BC or request the organization take over collection.

One concern is the current contamination rate of nearly 14 per cent for the residential blue bin program.

In other Kelowna council news, an application for a development permit and zoning bylaw change for the next phase at the former Hiawatha RV Park at 3773-3795 Lakeshore Road will go to public hearing May 31.

The developer is seeking a height increase to 17 storeys from 11 storeys.

Other Kelowna council highlights:

Glenmore landfill update

Council heard a progress report on the work related to the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan and activities at the Glenmore Landfill.

In addition to the regional initiatives, Landfill staff has developed several new innovations, construction projects and a new site redesign to plan for future filling areas, and upgrades to the composting operations.

Council tour

Kelowna Council will tour the H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre and the Parkinson Recreation Centre on the morning of Monday, May 9, as part of their decision-making process for the re-development of the Kelowna Community Campus/Parkinson Recreation Centre.

The tour is a council meeting as a quorum of council members will be participating, and the information received is part of their decision-making process for this initiative.

The tours will not be broadcast due to privacy concerns, and a report will be presented at a future Monday afternoon meeting.