CITY OF WEST KELOWNA
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA

Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. or immediately following the closure or adjournment of the Public Hearing

COUNCIL CHAMBER

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 January 27, 2026 regular Council agenda be adopted as presented.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

January 13, 2026 Special and Regular Council Minutes

• Recommendation:

  THAT the January 13, 2026 special and regular Council minutes be adopted.

5.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS' REPORTS

5.1

Mayor and Councillors' Reports

An opportunity for Mayor and Council to provide verbal reports.

5.2

Regional District of Central Okanagan - Highlights from the January 22, 2026 Regional Board Meeting

6.

PRESENTATIONS

6.1

West Kelowna Sports Anchored Mixed Use Development Proposal

Peter Chu and Silke Otremba to present on a sports anchored mixed use development proposal and request Council support including a motion directing staff to work with the proponent on a Memorandum of Understanding outlining the Public-Private Partnership framework.

7.

DELEGATIONS

No items.

8.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

No items.

9.

DIVISION REPORTS

9.1

Z 24-02; Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Second & Third Reading); 3898 Brown Road

Presentation to be provided.

• Recommendation:

  THAT “City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0320.13, 2025” be read a second and third time;

  AND THAT Council direct staff to schedule the bylaw for consideration of adoption following the approval of the Bylaw from the Ministry of Transportation and Transit and registration of Section 219 Covenants to:

  1. Secure future dedication of ~4.1 Ha of parkland with associated wildfire mitigation, trail improvements, 7 m two-way access to the parkland, a controlled access trailhead parking area, and associated improvements prior to Development Permit issuance;
  2. Require completion of an Archaeological Impact Assessment prior to development occurring in the areas of potential;
  3. Restrict building height so that no building is considered a “high building” under the BC Building Code; and
  4. Restrict plantings and vegetation that are impactful to farming through the City’s standard agricultural protection covenant;
  5. Secure all required off-site works, including preliminary designs and cost estimates, to the satisfaction of the City, as described below:
     1. Improvements to the east side of Brown Road to the Urban Centre Road standard (modified to include on-street parking), including road reserve payment and dedication of #EPP73345 prior to Development Permit issuance;
     2. Improvements to Road A to the Modified Urban Road standard (includes pedestrian path, streetlighting, servicing, and necessary retaining) prior to Development Permit issuance;
     3. Provision of emergency egress at 100 units in accordance with the Works and Services Bylaw Standard Drawing 101, and an additional review at the discretion of the City if an additional egress at 600 units is required, in accordance with National Fire Protection Standards (NFPA);
     4. Dedication of Elliott Road (extension) at 100 units at time of Building Permit issuance;
     5. Improvements to the Ingram/Elliott Road intersection and upgrades to the dedicated portion of Elliott Road to an Urban Centre Standard, or a modified Urban Centre Standard with parking on both sides at 150 units at time of Building Permit issuance;
     6. Completion of required off-site water, stormwater, and sanitary servicing upgrades, including sanitary extension, necessary SRWs for routing and access, and a looped watermain connection at time of Building Permit issuance.

9.2

Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment – Alignment with SSMUH and Interim Housing Needs Report (Post Public Hearing Options)

• Options for Council's Consideration:

  1. Give Third Reading and Adopt

  THAT “City of West Kelowna Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 300.08” be read a third time.

  THAT “City of West Kelowna Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 300.08” be adopted.

  This option is recommended by staff.

  2. Postpone Consideration

  THAT Council postpone consideration of “City of West Kelowna Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 300.08”.

  Should Council postpone consideration of the proposed amendment bylaws, further direction to staff on how to proceed is requested.

9.3

Housing Accelerator Fund – Pre-Approved Building Plans & Designs, “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 0300.09, 2025

• Options for Council's Consideration:

  1. Give Third Reading and Adopt

  THAT “City of West Kelowna Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 0300.09, 2025” be read a third time.

  THAT “City of West Kelowna Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 0300.09, 2025” be adopted.

  This option is recommended by staff.

  2. Postpone Consideration

  THAT consideration of “City of West Kelowna Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 0300.09, 2025” be postponed.

  Should Council postpone consideration of the proposed amendment bylaws, further direction to staff on how to proceed is requested.

  3. Deny application

  THAT Council rescind first and second readings of “City of West Kelowna Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 0300.09, 2025” and abandon the bylaw;

  AND THAT staff be directed to close the file (Z P 24-14 (HAF Initiative 5)).

9.4

General Local Election 2026 – Appointment of Chief and Deputy Chief Election Officers

• Recommendation:

  THAT Polly Palmer be appointed as Chief Election Officer for the 2026 City of West Kelowna Local Government General Election;

  AND THAT Rebecca Narinesingh be appointed as Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2026 City of West Kelowna Local Government General Election;

  AND THAT Mark Panneton be appointed as Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2026 City of West Kelowna Local Government General Election;

  AND FURTHER THAT, in the event that the Chief Election Officer is unable to fulfill their duties due to injury, incapacitation, or death, Mark Panneton be authorized to act as Chief Election Officer.

9.5

Emergency Weather Response (Warming Bus) Policy No. 0016

• Recommendation:

  THAT “Emergency Weather Response (Warming Bus) Policy No. 0016” be approved.

9.6

Mount Boucherie Community Centre Restoration – January 2026 Update

Presentation to be provided.

• Recommendation:

  THAT the staff report titled "Mount Boucherie Community Centre Restoration – January 2026 Update” dated January 27, 2026, be received for information.

9.7

Traffic Bylaw Amendments

Traffic Bylaw No. 0331, 2025 received first, second, and third reading as modified on December 9, 2025; Third reading was rescinded and the bylaw was read a third time as modified on January 13, 2026.

City of West Kelowna Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 0093.57, 2025 received first, second, and third reading on December 9, 2025; Third reading was rescinded and the bylaw was read a third time as modified on January 13, 2026.

City of West Kelowna Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 0095.55, 2025 received first, second, and third reading on December 9, 2025; Third reading was rescinded and the bylaw was read a third time as modified on January 13, 2026.

City of West Kelowna Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.84, 2025 received first, second, and third reading on December 9, 2025.

Council may consider these bylaws for adoption.

• Recommendation:

  THAT "Traffic Bylaw No. 0331, 2025" be adopted;

  AND THAT "City of West Kelowna Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 0093.57, 2025" be adopted;

  AND THAT "City of West Kelowna Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 0095.55, 2025" be adopted;

  AND FURTHER THAT "City of West Kelowna Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.84, 2025" be adopted.

9.8

Commemorative Crosswalk – Royal Canadian Legion

Presentation to be provided.

• Recommendation:

  THAT staff install a Royal Canadian Legion Sanctioned Commemorative Crosswalk at the intersection of Dobbin Road & Elliott Road prior to July 17, 2026 to coincide with the Legion’s 100-year anniversary;

  AND THAT the estimated $20,000 cost to install the Commemorative Crosswalk be funded from the Future Expenditures Reserves.

9.9

Letter of Support – Fire Danger Rating Signs

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council authorize the Mayor, on behalf of the City of West Kelowna, to issue a Letter of Support for the Ashes to Advocacy Committee’s community funded initiative to install two Electronic Fire Danger Rating (EFDR) signs within the city for the purpose of assisting the group’s fundraising and grant seeking efforts.

9.10

2026 Intake – UBCM – Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) Regional Grant Applications

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council support a regional grant application by the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) to the February 2026 intake of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) for Emergency Operations Centres Equipment and Training stream;

  AND THAT Council support a regional grant application by the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) to the April 2026 intake of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) for Public Notification & Evacuation Route Planning stream;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) to apply for, receive and manage the grant funding on behalf of the City of West Kelowna.

10.

CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS

No items.

11.

NOTICE OF MOTION

No items.

12.

ADJOURNMENT

The next Council meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2026.