CITY OF WEST KELOWNA

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 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
• Councillor Stephen Johnston
• Councillor Garrett Millsap
• Councillor Carol Zanon

Staff Present:

• Paul Gipps, CAO
• Allen Fillion, Director of Engineering / Operations
• Warren Everton, Director of Finance / CFO
• Michelle Reid, Director of Human Resources
• 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
• Erin Goodwin, Facilities and Recreation Manager
• Lisa Siavashi, Financial Services Manager/Deputy CFO
• Mark Roberts, Parks Manager (arrived at 2:16 p.m.)
• Kevin Bourchier, Recreation and Culture Supervisor
• Andrea Mandau, Senior Accountant

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1.

CALL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 1:43 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. C091/23

  THAT the agenda be adopted as presented.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C092/23

  THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.2

Minutes of the Public Hearing held Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C093/23

  THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing held Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.3

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C094/23

  THAT the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.4

Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Monday, January 30, 2023 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C095/23

  THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held Tuesday, January 30, 2023 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.5

Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Monday, January 30, 2023 and Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C096/23

  THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held Monday, January 30, 2023 and Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR’S REPORTS

6.

DELEGATIONS

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

DIVISION REPORTS

8.1

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

8.2

FINANCIAL SERVICES

8.2.1

2023 Grant in Aid Requests

• GRANT-IN-AID - Cash Grants

  It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C097/23

  THAT Council support a cash grant-in-aid to:

  Air Cadet League of Canada 909 Peregrine Sponsoring Committee for $2,000.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C098/23

  THAT Council support a cash grant-in-aid to:

  Canadian Red Cross, West Kelowna Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) for $15,000.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C099/23

  THAT Council support a cash grant-in-aid to:

  Central Okanagan Bursary & Scholarship Society (CROSS) for $1,000.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C100/23

  THAT Council not support a cash grant-in-aid to the Central Okanagan Hospice Association.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C101/23

  THAT Council support a cash grant-in-aid to:

  Childhood Connections - Okanagan Family & Childcare Society for $5,000.

  CARRIED; Councillors Zanon and de Jong opposed

   

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C102/23

  THAT Council support a cash grant-in-aid to:

  Crossing Creek Community Theatre for $3,000.

  CARRIED; Councillors Zanon, de Jong and Friesen opposed

   

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C103/23

  THAT Council support a cash grant-in-aid to:

  Gellatly Bay Trails and Parks Society for $2,000.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C104/23

  THAT Council support a cash grant-in-aid to:

  Girl Guides of Canada - Naitaka District (West Kelowna) for $2,000.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C105/23

  THAT Council deny a cash grant-in-aid to Hoodoo Adventures Co Ltd.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C106/23

  THAT Council not support a cash grant-in-aid to Jean Minguy Memorial Police Youth Academy.

  CARRIED; Mayor Milsom opposed

   

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C107/23

  THAT Council support a cash grant-in-aid to:

  Kelowna Aqua Jets Swim Club (ala Liquid Lightning Swim Club) for $15,000.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C108/23

  THAT Council support a cash grant-in-aid to:

  Kelowna Rowing Club for $1,500.

  CARRIED; Councillors de Jong and Friesen opposed

   

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C109/23

  THAT Council support a cash grant-in-aid to:

  Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs - Central Okanagan Restorative Justice Program for $5,000.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C110/23

  THAT Council not support a cash grant-in-aid to Okanagan Comedy Festival Society.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C111/23

  THAT Council not support a cash grant-in-aid to Telemark Nordic Club.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C112/23

  THAT Council support a cash grant-in-aid to:

  Therapeutic Lake Cruises Society for $1,500.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C113/23

  THAT Council support a cash grant-in-aid to:

  West Kelowna Community Policing Society for $7,000.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C114/23

  THAT Council support a cash grant-in-aid to:

  West Kelowna Trail Crew Society for $2,828.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C115/23

  THAT Council support a cash grant-in-aid to:

  West Kelowna Yacht Club for $7,000.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C116/23

  THAT Council support a cash grant-in-aid to:

  West Kelowna Youth Ambassador Program for $4,000.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C117/23

  THAT Council support a cash grant-in-aid to:

  Westside Celebration Society for $25,000.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C118/23

  THAT Council support a grant-in-aid to Westside Health Network Society for $25,000 made up of $15,000 in cash and up to $10,000 for rent of space in West Kelowna.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• GRANT-IN-AID - Non Cash Grants

  It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C119/23

  THAT Council support the following non-cash grant-in-aid:

  First Lakeview Heights Scouts (Lions Hall) for $7,500.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C120/23

  THAT Council support the following non-cash grant-in-aid:

  Girl Guides of Canada - Naitaka District (West Kelowna) for $3,373.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C121/23

  THAT Council support the following non-cash grant-in-aid:

  Lakeview Heights Thursday Niters' AA Group for $3,214.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C122/23

  THAT Council support the following non-cash grant-in-aid:

  Royal Canadian Humane Association for $600.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C123/23

  THAT Council support the following non-cash grant-in-aid:

  Royal Canadian Legion Br.288 Westbank for $2,987.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C124/23

  THAT Council resolve to authorize staff to distribute the approved 2023 Cash Grant-in-Aids as amended.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

8.3.1

Z 22-08; Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 265.12, 2023 (First Reading); 2741 Auburn Road

Rachael Sansom, from LandVision Group presented to Council and was available for questions and comments from Council.

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C125/23

  THAT Council resolve to give First Reading to City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.12, 2023; and

  THAT Council resolve to direct staff to schedule the bylaw for Second Reading pending further traffic review and analysis to determine necessary off-site improvements to mitigate noted intersection failures near the surrounding site and the steps required to initiate those improvements.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

   

  The meeting recessed at 3:25 p.m.

  The meeting reconvened at 3:38 p.m.

   

  
  

8.4

RECREATION AND CULTURE

8.5

ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS / PARKS

8.5.1

Wildhorse Park – Dog Park Addition

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C126/23

  THAT Council resolve to construct a dog park at Wildhorse Park.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.6

CORPORATE INITIATIVES

8.7

FIRE RESCUE SERVICES

8.7.1

SILGA Resolution – FireSmart and Wildfire Mitigation Funding

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C127/23

  THAT Council resolve to endorse the proposed resolution contained within this report; and

  THAT Council resolve to direct staff to forward the endorsed recommendation for consideration and endorsement by the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA).

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.

CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS

10.

NOTICE OF MOTION

11.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING

The meeting adjourned at 3:59 p.m.