CITY OF WEST KELOWNA

REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

COUNCIL CHAMBER

3731 OLD OKANAGAN HWY, WEST KELOWNA, BC

MEMBERS PRESENT:

• Councillor Jason Friesen (Acting Mayor)
• Councillor Tasha Da Silva
• Councillor Rick de Jong
• Councillor Stephen Johnston
• Councillor Carol Zanon

MEMBER ABSENT:

• Mayor Gord Milsom
• Councillor Garrett Millsap

Staff Present:

• Ron Bowles, Chief Administrative Officer
• Polly Palmer, Legislative Services Manager/Deputy Corporate Officer
• Rebecca Narinesingh, Deputy Corporate Officer
• Jason Brolund, Fire Chief/General Manager of Protective Services
• Karla Campbell, General Manager of Corporate Services
• Patrick Pulak, General Manager of Operations
• Lisa Siavashi, Financial Services Manager/Acting Chief Financial Officer
• Rob Hillis, Senior Manager of Engineering & Capital Projects
• Chris Oliver, Senior Planning Manager
• Angele Clarke, Long Range Planning Manager
• Bob Dargatz, Development Manager/Approving Officer
• Ashley Stewart, Communications Manager

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Acting Mayor Friesen called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m., acknowledged that the meeting was being held on the traditional territory of the Syilx/Okanagan Peoples, stated that the meeting was open to the public, and informed that: all representations to Council form part of the public record; and the meeting was webcast live and archived on the City's website.

2.

INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

2.1

Submissions for Z 25-10 - Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0320.14, 2026 (942 McKay Road) (Item 9.1)

3.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C086/26

  THAT the March 24, 2026 regular Council agenda be amended by:

  • adding submissions for Z 25-10 - 942 McKay Road (Proposed City of West Kelowna Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0320.14, 2026) to item 9.1;

  AND THAT the March 24, 2026 regular Council agenda be adopted as amended.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

March 10, 2026 Special and Regular Council Minutes

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C087/26

  THAT the March 10, 2026 special and regular Council minutes be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS' REPORTS

5.1

Mayor and Councillors' Reports

No items.

5.2

Regional District of Central Okanagan - Highlights from the March 19, 2026 Regional Board Meeting

A Council member spoke relative to the Solid Waste Bylaw modernization, the increase in mattress fees and discussion around dumping.

6.

PRESENTATIONS

No items.

7.

DELEGATIONS

No items.

8.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

No items.

9.

DIVISION REPORTS

9.1

Z 25-10 - 942 McKay Road (Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 0320.14. 2026)

Staff provided a presentation and responded to Council's questions.

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C088/26

  THAT “City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0320.14” be read a first, second, and third time.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.2

Z 25-05 - 3720 Old Okanagan Highway (Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0320.11, 2025)

Staff spoke relative to Z 25-05 - 3720 Old Okanagan Highway (Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0320.11, 2025).

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C089/26

  THAT “City of West Kelowna Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0320.11, 2025” be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.3

Private - Public Partnership for a Sports Complex

Staff spoke relative to a proposed Private - Public Partnership for a Sports Complex and responded to Council's questions.

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C090/26

  THAT the City of West Kelowna perform an initial due diligence analysis of the proponent’s proposed private-public partnership for a sports complex on the City owned property located at 2135 McDougall Road, 2139 McDougall Road and adjacent West Lake Road property (Parcel A, Plan EPP85874, District Lot, 503 & 1119);

  AND THAT Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000) be funded from the Future Expenditures Reserve, and that the 2026-2030 financial plan be amended accordingly;

  AND FURTHER THAT, upon completion of the due diligence analysis, Council be provided a report recommending on whether or not to proceed to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) phase of the initiative.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.4

UBCM Development Approvals Program – Grant Application

Staff spoke relative to UBCM Development Approvals Program – Grant Application and responded to Council's questions.

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C091/26

  THAT Council endorse the grant application to the Union of B.C. Municipalities Local Government Development Approvals Program seeking 100 per cent funding to a maximum of $200,000 in grant funding;

  AND THAT Council consider amendments to the 2026 to 2030 Financial Plan in the event grant funding is awarded;

  AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and/or Corporate Officer and/or other authorized signatories that may be required to execute a contribution agreement in the event grant funding is awarded;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council support the City of West Kelowna utilizing the grant and providing overall grant management, if the funding application is successful.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.5

Development Cost Charges Update

Staff spoke relative to Development Cost Charges Update and answered Council's questions.

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C092/26

  THAT Council direct staff to maintain 2025 Development Cost Charges rates for 2026 with no inflationary adjustment.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.6

2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0336, 2025

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C093/26

  THAT the "2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0336, 2025" be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.7

2026 Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C094/26

  THAT Mayor Milsom, Councillor Da Silva and Councillor Zanon be appointed to the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel;

  AND THAT staff schedule a meeting of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel (the “Meeting”) for 1:15 pm on Tuesday, April 14^th, 2026;

  AND FURTHER THAT notice be given of the Meeting in accordance with Section 94 of the Community Charter.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Acting Mayor Friesen, with the consent of Council, declared a recess at 6:47 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:57 p.m. with all members of Council present.

  
  

9.8

Base Commercial Boat Launch Licensing Program

Staff responded to Council's questions.

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C095/26

  THAT “City of West Kelowna Business Licensing and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 0087.18, 2026” be adopted;

  AND THAT “City of West Kelowna Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.86, 2026” be adopted;

  AND THAT “City of West Kelowna Parks and Public Spaces Amendment Bylaw No. 0184.04, 2026” be adopted;

  AND THAT “City of West Kelowna Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 0093.58, 2026” be adopted;

  AND FURTHER THAT “City of West Kelowna Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 0095.57, 2026” be adopted.
  
  CARRIED; Councillor Johnston voted in the negative.

9.9

Civic Addressing Bylaw No. 0333, 2026

Staff provided a presentation and responded to Council's questions.

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C096/26

  THAT “Civic Addressing Bylaw No. 0333, 2026” be read first, second, and third time;

  AND THAT “City of West Kelowna Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 0093.59, 2026” be read a first, second, and third time;

  AND FURTHER THAT “City of West Kelowna Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 0095.58, 2026” be read a first, second, and third time.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10.

CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS

No items.

11.

NOTICE OF MOTION

No items.

12.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.