CITY OF WEST KELOWNA

MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2760 CAMERON ROAD, WEST KELOWNA, BC
MEMBERS PRESENT:
  • Mayor Gord Milsom
  • Councillor Tasha Da Silva
  • Councillor Rick de Jong (virtual)
  • Councillor Jason Friesen
  • Councillor Carol Zanon
MEMBERS ABSENT:
  • Councillor Stephen Johnston
  • Councillor Garrett Millsap
Staff Present:
  • Ron Mattiussi, Interim CAO
  • Trevor Seibel, Deputy CAO / Deputy Corporate Officer
  • Warren Everton, Director of Finance / CFO
  • Sandy Webster, Director of Corporate Initiatives
  • Brent Magnan, Director of Development Approvals
  • Corinne Boback, Legislative Services Manager/Corporate Officer

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1.
CALL THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO ORDER

 

The meeting was called to order at 3:32 p.m.

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

This meeting was open to the public and all representations to Council form part of the public record. This meeting was webcast live and  archived on the City’s website.

2.
INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

 

3.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA

 

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.COW001-24

    THAT the agenda be adopted as presented.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

4.1
Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - Committee of the Whole_Nov21_2023 - English.pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.COW002-24

    THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.
MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR’S REPORTS

 

6.
PRESENTATIONS

 

6.1
Okanagan College

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1.Presentation West Kelowna Council 5 Mar 24 (1).pdf

Dr. Neil Fassina, President from Okanagan College provided a PowerPoint presentation on the history of the College, initiatives that are underway, capital projects, student success and the professional roles that need to be filled. He was available for questions and comments from Council.

Council comments included the importance of connection with the community and the local school district and a suggestion was made for a remote campus in West Kelowna and for a conversation to be had with the West Kelowna Economic Development Corporation.

6.2
BDO Canada LLP

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1.2023 Planning Letter to the Mayor and Council.pdf

Sinéad Scanlon, CPA, CA Engagement Partner from BDO Canada provided a PowerPoint presentation on Audit Planning which included the BDO audit team, audit timeline, auditors responsibilities (Financial statements with opinions and Fraud), significant risks and planned responses. An update was provided on what Council will expect from the final audit meeting coming up in May 2024. She was available for questions and comments from Council.

6.3
Urban Development Institute

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1.A check-in on providing housing - Council presentation March 2024.pdf

Mark Holland, Principal from Westplan Consulting Group provided a PowerPoint presentation on behalf of Urban Development Institute which included a health-check on the issues impacting the provision of housing in todays world, focusing on costs (affordability and income), prices (cost development), policies (public policy conundrum) and the future. He was available for questions and comments from Council.

7.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

8.
DIVISION REPORTS

 

9.
CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS

 

10.
NOTICE OF MOTION

 

11.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

The meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m.

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