CITY OF WEST KELOWNA

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, April 09, 2024 at 1:30 P.m. - 5:30 P.m.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

2760 CAMERON ROAD, WEST KELOWNA, BC

MEMBERS PRESENT:

• Mayor Gord Milsom
• Councillor Tasha Da Silva
• Councillor Rick de Jong
• Councillor Jason Friesen (virtual)
• Councillor Stephen Johnston
• Councillor Garrett Millsap
• Councillor Carol Zanon

Staff Present:

• Ron Mattiussi, Interim CAO
• Trevor Seibel, Deputy CAO/Deputy Corporate Officer
• Allen Fillion, Director of Engineering/Operations
• Warren Everton, Director of Finance / CFO
• Sandy Webster, Director of Corporate Initiatives
• Jason Brolund, Fire Chief
• Brad Savoury, Director of Legal Services
• Brent Magnan, Director of Development Approvals
• Corinne Boback, Legislative Services Manager/Corporate Officer
• Bob Dargatz, Development Manager/Approving Officer
• Lisa Siavashi, Financial Services Manager/Deputy CFO
• Erin Goodwin, Facilities and Recreation Manager
• Jeremy Frick, Building and Licensing Manager
• William Scott; Bylaw Services Supervisor

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1.

CALL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 1:35 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

2.1

Add Item 8.2.5 Strategic Priorities

3.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C113/24

  THAT the agenda be adopted as amended.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Public Hearing held Monday, March 25, 2024 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C114/24

  THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing held Monday, March 25, 2024 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.2

Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C115/24

  THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.3

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C116/24

  THAT the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR’S REPORTS

Mayor Milsom thanked West Kelowna’s 2024 Snow Stars who lent helping hands to shovel snow and ice around their neighbours’ homes this past winter. In recognition of their good deeds, Council gave a gift card to a local business to each Snow Star – Darryl Linney, Stan Grant, Les Wagman, Cheryl Lepard, Parm Saini, Greyson Mackie, and Brooklyn and Lucas Sims.

 

5.1

Regional District of Central Okanagan Highlights from the March 28, 2024 Regional Board Meeting

5.2

Councillor Millsap - AIC Verbal Update

Councillor Garrett Millsap, who represents Council on their Accessibility and Inclusion Committee, encouraged our community to provide input into the City of West Kelowna’s first Accessibility Plan at ourwk.ca/accessibility. Posters with QR codes and printed engagement kits are also available at City Hall, Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre, and the Westside Seniors Activity Centre.

6.

DELEGATIONS

6.1

Dave Gill, Ntityix Recourses and Gord Pratt, Forest Enhancement Society of BC

Ntityix Resources and the Forest Enhancement Society of BC gave a presentation on West Kelowna fuel mitigation projects that help prevent devastation from wildfires and which have proven effective during the Mt. Law and McDougall Creek Wildfires, to help save lives and homes.

6.2

Tom Groat, Okanagan Wildfire Responders Gratitude Event

The Okanagan Wildfire Responders Gratitude Event committee provided information on their upcoming Saturday, April 27 event from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Memorial Park, where our community will have an opportunity to honour McDougall Creek Wildfire first responders, enjoy a free barbeque, take in fun, family activities, listen to live music and observe a Walk of Heroes. Fire Chief Jason Brolund was presented with a commemorative plaque and an honour coin, which members of Council also received for their steadfast service during the emergency.

6.3

Lloyd Manchester, West Kelowna Branch of the Kelowna Citizens Safety Association

Council suggested that the West Kelowna Branch of the Kelowna Citizens Safety Association lobby Kelowna West MLA Ben Stewart and the provincial government regarding their opposition to BTK aerial spraying, which is used to prevent spread of spongy moths. The group hoped to present to Council but, as the matter falls outside municipal jurisdiction, the presentation would not permit under Council’s Procedures Bylaw.

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C117/24

  THAT Council support hearing from the delegation.

  DEFEATED; Mayor Milsom and Councillors Zanon, Da Silva, de Jong, Friesen and Millsap opposed

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

DIVISION REPORTS

8.1

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

8.2

FINANCIAL SERVICES

8.2.1

2024 Transfer Station Parcel Tax Bylaw

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C0118/24

  THAT City of West Kelowna Transfer Station Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0316, 2024 be given first, second and third reading.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.2

2024 Sterile Insect Release Parcel Tax Bylaw

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C0119/24

  THAT City of West Kelowna Sterile Insect Release Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0314, 2024 be given first, second and third reading.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.3

2024 RDCO Solid Waste and Recycling Program Parcel Tax Bylaw

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C120/24

  THAT City of West Kelowna RDCO Solid Waste and Recycling Program Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0315, 2024 be given first, second and third reading.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.4

Adoption of the 2024-2028 Financial Plan and Ten-Year Capital Plan

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C121/24

  THAT City of West Kelowna Financial Plan Bylaw 0312, 2023 with the tax increase set at 6.85%, which will result in a tax requisition of $45,034,242 be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.5

Strategic Priorities

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C0122/24

  THAT Council adopt its updated 2022 – 2026 Strategic Priorities.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

8.3.1

Z 23-07 – Zoning Bylaw Amendment (3715 and 3717 Hoskins Road, 2424 Dobbin Road) - Adoption

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C123/24

  THAT City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.21, 2023 be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.2

P 23-14 – Short Term Rental Regulations - Adoption

NOTE: In accordance with Section 59(2) of the Community Charter, prior to adoption of Business Licensing and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 0087.17, persons who considered they were affected by the bylaw were provided an opportunity to make representation to Council.

Pursuant to Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Millsap declared a conflict of interest regarding Item 8.3.2 P 23-14 as he operates a Short Term Accommodation/Bed and Breakfast in West Kelowna.

Councillor Millsap left the meeting at 2:26 p.m.

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C124/24

  THAT Council adopt the Short Term Rental Regulation Bylaw amendments for the following Bylaws:

  • City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.0265.20, 2023;
  • City of West Kelowna Business Licensing and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No.0087.17, 2023;
  • City of West Kelowna Municipal Ticketing Utilization Amendment Bylaw No.095.52, 2023;
  • City of West Kelowna Bylaw Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No.0093.54, 2023; and
  • City of West Kelowna Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No.0028.79, 2023.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Councillor Millsap returned to the meeting at 2:29 p.m.

  
  

8.3.3

Council Appointment of Bylaw Services Supervisor and Enforcement Officers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C125/24

  THAT Council appoint William Scott as a Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Officer for the City of West Kelowna.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4

RECREATION AND CULTURE

8.5

ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS / PARKS

8.5.1

Local Area Service Inclusion - 1179 Westside Road

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C126/24

  THAT Council receives the Certificate of Sufficiency from the Corporate Officer pertaining to the owner initiated Local Area Service (LAS) petition to provide water service to Lot 1, District Lot 668, Plan KAP15483 ODYD, Except Plan 43394 & KAP67140 (PID 008-819-823);

  AND THAT Local Area Service Amendment Bylaw No. 0280.05, 2024 be given first, second and third reading.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2

Local Area Service Inclusion – 3636 McIver Road

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C127/24

  THAT Council receives the Certificate of Sufficiency from the Corporate Officer pertaining to the owner initiated Local Area Service (LAS) petition to provide water service to Lot 1, District Lot 3484 ODYD, Plan KAP37488. (PID 005-519-128);

  AND THAT Local Area Service Amendment Bylaw No. 0080.16, 2024 be given first, second and third reading.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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 2:32 p.m.