CITY OF WEST KELOWNA
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 1:30 P.m. - 5:30 P.m.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

2760 CAMERON ROAD, WEST KELOWNA, BC

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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

4.1

Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, February 27, 2024 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

4.2

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, February 27, 2024 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

5.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR’S REPORTS

6.

DELEGATIONS

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7.1

Councillor Millsap

At the February 27, 2024 Regular Council meeting, Councillor Millsap provided the following Notice of Motion, which is now before Council for consideration:

• Recommendation to Consider and Resolve:

  THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a report with options pertaining to imposing a fee for dryland boat rental, boat club services, boat valet, personal watercraft rentals that utilize city operated boat launches for commercial usage. 

8.

DIVISION REPORTS

8.1

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

8.2

FINANCIAL SERVICES

8.2.1

Utility Fee Amendments Bylaw No. 0028.81, 2024

• Recommendation to Consider and Resolve:

  THAT City of West Kelowna Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.81, 2024 be given first, second and third reading.

8.3

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

8.3.1

OCP 24-01; Official Community Plan Amendment, First Reading (Gates Road)

• Recommendation to Consider and Resolve:

  THAT Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 300.02, 2024 (OCP 24-01) be denied;

  AND THAT Council direct staff to close the file.

8.3.2

Z 21-05; OCP & Zoning Bylaw Amendments, First and Second Reading (3636 McIver Road) & Zoning Part Lot Amendments, First and Second Reading (3640 McIver Road & 3625 Gates Road)

• Recommendation to Consider and Resolve:

  THAT Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 300.03, 2024 be given first and second reading;

  AND THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.23, 2024 be given first and second reading;

  AND THAT Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 300.03, 2024 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.23, 2024 be forwarded to a Public Hearing;

  AND FURTHER THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.25, 2024; 3640 McIver Road and 3625 Gates Road be given first and second reading.

   

8.3.3

Z 23-12; OCP & Zoning Bylaw Amendment, First and Second Reading (Unaddressed Boucherie Road)

• Recommendation to Consider and Resolve:

  THAT Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 300.04, 2024 be given first and second reading;

  AND THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.24, 2024 be given first and second reading;

  AND FURTHER THAT Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 300.04, 2024 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.24, 2024 be forwarded to a Public Hearing.

8.3.4

P 24-05; Bill 44 Amendments – Public Hearings

• Recommendation to Consider and Resolve:

  THAT Development Applications Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 0260.03, 2024 be adopted.

8.3.5

P 24-03: Fees and Charges Bylaw (No.0028) Amendments - Adoption

• Recommendation to Consider and Resolve:

  THAT City of West Kelowna Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.80, 2024 be adopted.

8.4

RECREATION AND CULTURE

8.4.1

West Kelowna Programs and Events - Spring 2024 Update

Information Report from the Facilities and Recreation Manager.

8.4.2

Fortis BC Energy Retrofits – Royal LePage Place

• Recommendation to Consider and Resolve:

  THAT Council approve the five (5) recommended energy retrofit projects for Royal LePage Place as identified in the report titled “Fortis BC Energy Retrofits – Royal LePage Place” from the Facilities and Recreation Manager, dated March 12, 2024;

  AND THAT the Mayor and Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the Fortis BC Implementation Letter to receive approximately $480,240 for completing the five (5) projects identified in this report;

  AND THAT Council approve a budget amount of $1,153,500 for the five (5) projects identified in this report at a net cost of approximately $673,260 to be funded through MFA Equipment Financing;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the work to be completed during the City’s 2024 and 2025 annual arena shutdown period.

8.5

ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS / PARKS

8.6

CORPORATE INITIATIVES

8.7

FIRE RESCUE SERVICES

8.7.1

2024 FireSmart Grant and Wildfire Mitigation Update

• Recommendation to Consider and Resolve:

  THAT Council direct staff to apply to the Community Resiliency Investment Program requesting the maximum grant contribution of $300,000 to conduct community FireSmart activities and support wildfire mitigation operations in 2024;

  AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and the Interim Chief Administrative Officer to execute the agreement;

  AND THAT Council direct staff to allocate funding as generally outlined in the report titled “2024 FireSmart Grant and Wildfire Mitigation Update”, dated March 12, 2024, from the Fire Chief;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize staff to include $300,000 in the 2024 Operating Budget for FireSmart activities and wildfire mitigation operations, subject to funding from the Community Resiliency Investment Program.

9.

CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS

10.

NOTICE OF MOTION

11.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING

The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26, 2024.