CITY OF WEST KELOWNA

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

3731 OLD OKANAGAN HWY, WEST KELOWNA, BC

MEMBERS PRESENT:

• Mayor Gord Milsom
• Councillor Rick de Jong
• Councillor Jason Friesen
• Councillor Stephen Johnston
• Councillor Garrett Millsap
• Councillor Carol Zanon

MEMBER ABSENT:

• Councillor Tasha Da Silva

Staff Present:

• Ron Bowles, CAO
• Trevor Seibel, Deputy CAO/Deputy Corporate Officer
• Warren Everton, Director of Finance/CFO
• Lisa Siavashi, Financial Services Manager/Deputy CFO
• Rob Hillis, Acting Director of Engineering and Operations
• Bob Dargatz, Development Manager/Approving Officer
• Chris Oliver, Planning Manager
• Chris Anderson, Public Works Manager

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1.

CALL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 6:01 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.  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. C283/24

  THAT the agenda be adopted as presented.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C284/24

  THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.2

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C285/24

  THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR’S REPORTS

Mayor Milsom noted that the 2025 Budget deliberations are scheduled for December 18 and 19 starting at 2:00 pm each day. Residents were encouraged to nominate a home or business, by December 10, in the 5^th annual Twinkle Tour by, participate in the annual Christmas light up on December 6 and the Firefighters food drive in support of the local food bank. Firefighters will be going door to door on December 3 and 4 with drop off bins available from December 2 to January 5 at each of the four fire halls as well as City Hall.

5.1

RDCO/EDC Education Tour - Visit to UBC Okanagan

Councillor Zanon provided an update on the RDCO/EDC Education Tour at UBC Okanagan she attended.

6.

DELEGATIONS

6.1

Heather Larratt - Larratt Aquatic Consulting Ltd.

Heather Larratt, from Larratt Aquatic Consulting Ltd., provided a presentation on the Rose Valley Water Reservoir and was available for questions from Council.

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

DIVISION REPORTS

8.1

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

8.2

FINANCIAL SERVICES

8.3

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

8.3.1

Z 21-05 OCP and Zoning Bylaw Amendment (3636 McIver Road)

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C286/24

  THAT Council adopt City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.23, 2024;

  AND THAT Council adopt City of West Kelowna OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 0300.03, 2024.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.2

Z 22-08 – Zoning Bylaw Amendment (2741 Auburn Road)

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C287/24

  THAT Council adopt City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.12, 2023.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4

RECREATION AND CULTURE

8.5

ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS / PARKS

8.5.1

BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Program – 2024/25 Application

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C288/24

  THAT Council direct staff to proceed with the City of West Kelowna’s application to the BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Program, seeking maximum grant funding of up to $500,000 towards the construction of the Horizon Drive Active Transportation Corridor;

  AND THAT Council agree to provide the City of West Kelowna’s share of funding, in respect of and subject to 2025 Budget deliberations and approvals, and favorable public tendering outcomes;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize the Mayor and/or the Corporate Officer to execute the contribution agreement between the City of West Kelowna and Government of BC, as required, for successful applications.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2

Rose Valley Reservoir – Source Water Improvements

Rob Hillis, Acting Director of Engineering & Operations, provided a presentation on the Rose Valley Reservoir – Source Water Improvements and was available for questions from Council.

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C289/24

  THAT Council direct staff to amend the 2024 Budget to include an $2,500,000 (two million five hundred thousand dollars) for Rose Valley Reservoir - Source Water Improvements funded from Rose Valley Water Reserves.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C290/24

  THAT Council direct staff to issue a $50 credit, to the 8,500 accounts of the Rose Valley Water System, at an estimated cost of $425,000, to be funded from the Rose Valley Water Reserves.

  DEFEATED; Councillors Zanon, de Jong and Millsap opposed

8.6

CORPORATE INITIATIVES

8.7

FIRE RESCUE SERVICES

9.

CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS

10.

NOTICE OF MOTION

11.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING

The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.