CITY OF WEST KELOWNA
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
3731 OLD OKANAGAN HWY, WEST KELOWNA, BC

1.
CALL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TO ORDER

 

It is acknowledged that this meeting is being held on the traditional territory of the Syilx/Okanagan Peoples.

This meeting is open to the public.  All representations to Council form part of the public record.  This meeting is being webcast live and will be archived on the City's website.

2.
INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

 

3.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA

 

4.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

5.
MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR’S REPORTS

 

6.
DELEGATIONS

 

7.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

8.
DIVISION REPORTS

 

8.1
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

 

8.1.1
Appointment of Ron Bowles, Chief Administrative Officer

This item has attachments. 
1.Appointment of Ron Bowles, CAO.pdf
  • Recommendation to Consider and Resolve:

    THAT Council appoint Ron Bowles as the Chief Administrative Officer as per Section 147 of the Community Charter effective August 15, 2024.

8.1.2
Fire Hall #32 Replacement Project – Project Update #1

This item has attachments. 
1.Fire Hall 32 - Project Update No 1.pdf
2.240827-FireHall 32 - Attachment 1 - Project Update 1 Pictures.pdf
3.240827-FireHall 32 - Attachment 2 - Engagement Summary Report.pdf
4.240827-FireHall 32 - Attachment 3 - Consultation Summary Report.pdf
5.240827-FireHall 32 - Attachment 4 - Detailed Feedback Report.pdf
6.240827-FireHall 32 - Attachment 5 - Additional Comments Report.pdf
  • Recommendation to Consider and Resolve:

    THAT the report titled “Fire Hall #32 Replacement Project – Project Update #1” from the Deputy CAO, dated August 27, 2024, be received for information.

8.2
FINANCIAL SERVICES

 

8.3
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

 

8.3.1
P 24-14; Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2

This item has attachments. 
1.P24-14; Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Round 2.pdf
2.Attachment 1. HAF Pre-application Reference Guide.pdf
3.Attachment 2. HAF Comparison Table.pdf
4.Attachment 3. HAF Round 2 Draft Initiatives.pdf
  • Recommendation to Consider and Resolve:

    THAT Council support the submission of a Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan that includes the proposed initiatives, generally outlined as follows along with all additional required documentation to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation as the City’s application under the second round of the Housing Accelerator Fund Program:

    Proposed Housing Accelerator Fund Initiatives:

    1. Additional Dwelling Unit Strategy – Gentle Density Infill;
    2. Zoning Bylaw Update and Density Bonusing Program;
    3. Pre-approved Building Plans and Design Guidelines;
    4. Rental Use Zoning and Policy;
    5. Incentives Program for Non-market Affordable, Missing Middle, and Priority Housing;
    6. Housing & Community Amenity Development Leveraging of City-Owned Land; and,
    7. Development Approvals Procedures Streamlining.

8.3.2
FEX 24-01, Floodplain Exemption Permit, 2479 Whitworth Rd

This item has attachments. 
1.FEX 24-01, Floodplain Exemption Permit, 2479 Whitworth Rd.pdf
2.Attach 1. FEX 24-01 Permit.pdf
  • Recommendation to Consider and Resolve:

    THAT Council approve the Floodplain Exemption (FEX 24-01) to Section 3.28.2(a) of Zoning Bylaw No. 0265 for the addition to a single-family dwelling at 2479 Whitworth Rd with the condition that no mechanical equipment or damageable materials are to be in the crawl space;

    AND THAT an indemnity covenant under section 219 of the Land Title Act be registered on title as a condition of issuance.

8.4
RECREATION AND CULTURE

 

8.5
ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS / PARKS

 

8.5.1
Operations Centre Project Update

This item has attachments. 
1.Operations Centre Project - Update.pdf
2.Site Pictures.pdf
  • Recommendation to Consider and Resolve:

    THAT the report titled “Operations Centre Project Update” from the Director of Engineering & Operations, dated August 27, 2024 be received for information.

8.5.2
Adoption of the Parks Master Plan and the Recreational Trails Master Plan

This item has attachments. 
1.Adoption of the Parks Master Plan and the Recreational Trails Master Plan.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Parks Master Plan.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Recreational Trails Master Plan.pdf
  • Recommendation to Consider and Resolve:

    THAT Council adopt the City of West Kelowna Parks Master Plan;

    AND THAT Council adopt the City of West Kelowna Recreational Trails Master Plan.

8.6
CORPORATE INITIATIVES

 

8.7
FIRE RESCUE SERVICES

 

8.7.1
WKFR Budget Amendments

This item has attachments. 
1.West Kelowna Fire Rescue Budget Amendments.pdf
2.Additional Flex Firefighter Hiring Infographic.pdf
  • Recommendation to Consider and Resolve:

    THAT Council direct staff to amend the 2024 Budget to include $900,000 for increased costs associated with the capital purchase of a new Quint Fire Apparatus to be funded through MFA Equipment Financing;

    AND THAT Council direct staff to amend the 2024 Budget to include $300,000 for increased costs associated with the capital purchase of a new Tactical Tender Fire Apparatus to be funded through MFA Equipment Financing;

    AND THAT Council direct staff to amend the 2024 Budget to include $30,000 from the Fire Equipment Reserve for increased costs of tarmac replacement at Fire Station #31;

    AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to amend the 2024 Budget to include $300,000 from the Fire Equipment Reserve for increased costs of the Fire Station #33 renovation.

  • Recommendation to Consider and Resolve:

    THAT Council direct staff to amend the 2024 Budget to include 2 Flex Fire Fighters and 0.4 FTE Administration staff at 2024 prorated costs of $133,500 and 2025-ongoing costs of $275,000.

9.
CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS

 

10.
NOTICE OF MOTION

 

11.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING

 

The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

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