CITY OF WEST KELOWNA
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:30 P.m. - 5:30 P.m.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

3731 OLD OKANAGAN HWY, WEST KELOWNA, BC

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1.

CALL 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

No items.

3.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation:

  THAT the May 13, 2025 regular Council agenda be adopted as presented.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

April 22, 2025 Special and Regular Council Minutes

• Recommendation:

  THAT the April 22, 2025 special and regular Council minutes be adopted.

5.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS' REPORTS

An opportunity for Mayor and Council to provide verbal reports.

5.1

Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) Conference Update

Verbal update from Councillor Zanon.

6.

PRESENTATIONS

No items.

7.

DELEGATIONS

No items.

8.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.1

Notice of Motion regarding Water Meters - Councillors Johnston & Millsap

At the April 22, 2025 Regular Council Meeting, Councillors Johnston & Millsap provided the following Notice of Motion, which is now before Council for consideration:

• Recommendation:

  WHEREAS the cost of installing pit meters has negatively impacted the cost of building a single family home;

  AND WHEREAS Council is committed to finding ways to improve housing affordability;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council remove the requirement for the installation of Pit Meters for Single Family Homes and Duplexes;

  AND THAT Council direct staff to return to the previous arrangement that allowed for the installation of water meters within Single Family Homes and Duplexes;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to add this item to the Community Development workplan as a future action item without impacting current priorities.

9.

DIVISION REPORTS

9.1

CORPORATE SERVICES

No items.

9.2

LEGISLATIVE & LEGAL

9.2.1

Consideration of a Special Council Meeting on June 9, 2025

• Recommendation:

  THAT pursuant to Section 5.1 of "City of West Kelowna Council Procedure Bylaw No. 0258, 2018", Council hold a special Council meeting on June 9, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at 829 Douglas Road (Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery);

  AND THAT Council direct the Corporate Officer to give notice of the special Council meeting by posting the notice of meeting on the Public Notice Posting Place.

9.3

FINANCE

9.3.1

2024 City of West Kelowna Financial Statements - Audited

Presentation to be provided.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council accept the 2024 Financial Statements for the City of West Kelowna as attached in “Schedule 1” of the report dated May 13, 2025.

9.4

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

9.4.1

LL 25-03 - Lounge and Special Events Area Endorsement - Terrabella Wineries - Truck 59 (3887 Brown Rd)

Presentation to be provided.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council provide a recommendation of support to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch for the proposed Lounge Area Endorsement application (LL 25-03) for Terrabella Wineries - Truck 59 (3887 Brown) in accordance with the information contained in this report.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council provide a recommendation of support to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch for the proposed Special Events Area Endorsement application (LL 25-03) for Terrabella Wineries - Truck 59 (3887 Brown) in accordance with the information contained in this report.

9.4.2

Presentation of the City of West Kelowna’s Accessibility Plan

Presentation to be provided.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve the City’s Accessibility Plan as presented.

9.4.3

Old Okanagan Highway and Butt Road Improvements Contract Award

Presentation to be provided.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with the award of the Old Okanagan and Butt Road Intersection Improvements construction contract to BC General Contracting Inc.

9.5

OPERATIONS

9.5.1

Operations Centre – Quarterly Project Status Update

• Recommendation:

  THAT the report titled "Operations Centre - Quarterly Project Status Update" from the Acting Director of Engineering & Operations, dated May 13, 2025, be received for information.

9.6

FIRE RESCUE

No items.

10.

CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS

No items.

11.

NOTICE OF MOTION

No items.

12.

ADJOURNMENT

The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025.