CITY OF WEST KELOWNA

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

, Immediately following the Public Hearing at 1:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2760 CAMERON ROAD, WEST KELOWNA, BC
MEMBERS PRESENT:
  • Mayor Gord Milsom
  • Councillor Rick de Jong
  • Councillor Doug Findlater
  • Councillor Jason Friesen
  • Councillor Stephen Johnston
  • Councillor Carol Zanon
  • Councillor Jayson Zilkie
Staff Present:
  • Paul Gipps, CAO
  • Allen Fillion, Director of Engineering / Public Works
  • Warren Everton, Director of Finance / CFO
  • Sandy Webster, Director of Corporate Initiatives
  • Michelle Reid, Director of Human Resources
  • Jason Brolund, Fire Chief
  • Brad Savoury, Director of Legal Services
  • Brent Magnan, Planning Manager
  • Bob Dargatz, Development Services/Approving Officer
  • Rob Hillis, Engineering Manager
  • Shelley Schnitzler, Legislative Services Manager/Corporate Officer
  • Kari O'Rourke, Communications Manager
  • Mike Cain, Bylaw Services Manager
  • Nilton Praticante, Engineering Supervisor

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1.
CALL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TO ORDER
 

The meeting was called to order at 2:01 p.m.

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

In accordance with the most recent Provincial Health Officer Order regarding gatherings and events, the public was not permitted to attend the Council meeting in person.  As an open meeting, it 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.C124/21

    THAT the agenda be adopted as presented.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

     

    The Mayor acknowledged the recent passing of Len Novakowski on March 31, 2021.  Mr. Novakowski served as a Regional Director for Westbank for 11 years and as an Alternate for the Regional Director for 4 years prior to that.

     

4.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
 

4.1
Minutes of the Public Hearing held Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers
This item has attachments. 

1.Council Minutes - Public Hearing - 2021-MAR-16.pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C125/21

    THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing held Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.2
Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers
This item has attachments. 

1.Council Minutes - Special - 2021-MAR-23.pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C126/21

    THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.3
Minutes of the Public Hearing held Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers
This item has attachments. 

1.Council Minutes - Public Hearing - 2021-MAR-23.pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C127/21

    THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing held Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.4
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers
This item has attachments. 

1.Council Minutes - Regular - 2021-MAR-23.pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C128/21

    THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, March 23, 2021 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
 

8.1.1
Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant Update
 

The Director of Engineering and Public Works provided a verbal update on the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant.

8.2
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
 

8.2.1
DVP 21-04; Development Variance Permit; 3507 Gates Road
This item has attachments. 

1.DVP 21-04; Development Variance Permit; 3507 Gates Road.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Draft DVP 21-04 Permit.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Proposal Summary.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - Public Notification Map.pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C129/21

    THAT Council authorize the issuance of a Development Variance Permit (DVP 21-04) for Lot 7 District Lot 3189 ODYD Plan 41564 (3507 Gates Road) in general accordance with the attached permit to vary Zoning Bylaw No. 0154 S 3.16.2 to increase the maximum floor area of a secondary suite from 90 m2 to 104.5 m2.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.2
DVP 21-07; Development Variance Permit; 2409 Tallus Ridge Drive
This item has attachments. 

1.DVP 21-07; Development Variance Permit; 2409 Tallus Ridge Drive.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Draft DVP 21-07 Permit.pdf
3.Attachemnt 2 - Proposal Summary.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - Public Notification Map(1).pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C130/21

    THAT Council authorize the issuance of a Development Variance Permit (DVP 21-07) for Lot 12 District Lot 2600 ODYD Plan KAP82099 (2409 Tallus Ridge Drive) in general accordance with the attached permit to vary Zoning Bylaw No. 0154 S 3.16.2 to increase the maximum floor area of a secondary suite from 90 m2 to 120 m2 and increase the maximum allowable percentage from 40% to 48% of the habitable floor area of the principal dwelling.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.3
Fees and Charges Bylaw – Amendment to the Excessive Nuisance Abatement Fees
This item has attachments. 

1.Fees and Charges Bylaw - Amendment to Repeat Nuisance Calls for Service Fee.pdf
2.Amendment to Schedule 10 - Fees and Charges Bylaw - Repeat Nuisance Calls for Service Fee.pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C131/21

    THAT Council gives first, second and third reading to the City of West Kelowna Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.70, 2021.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.4
Long Range Planning Work Plan – 2021 Projects Update
This item has attachments. 

1.Long Range Planning Work Plan - 2021 Major Projects Update.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Strategies for Community Wellbeing 2019.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Preliminary OCP Review Project Schedule.pdf

The Planning Manager presented the Long Range Planning Work Plan with a 2021 Project Update.

 

The meeting recessed at 3:02 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 3:12 p.m.

 

8.2.5
P 20-16; Decision Points; Short Term Rental Zoning Bylaw Amendments
This item has attachments. 

1.P 20-16; Decision Points; Short Term Rental Zoning Bylaw Amendments.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Bylaw-Enforcement-Policy.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Zoning Bylaw Section 3.17.pdf

  • Decision Point - Hosted vs. Un-Hosted

    It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C132/21

    THAT Council direct staff to require all short term rentals to be principal residences.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C133/21

    THAT Council direct staff to revise the regulations to require all short term rentals to be hosted.

    CARRIED; Councillor Zilkie opposed

     

  • Decision Point - Secondary Suites and Carriage Houses

    It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C134/21

    THAT Council direct staff to revise the regulations in order to permit short term rentals on properties with secondary suites and carriage houses.

    CARRIED; Councillor de Jong opposed

     

  • Decision Point - Bed and Breakfast Regulations

    It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C135/21

    THAT Council direct staff to keep the existing regulations for Bed and Breakfasts within the Zoning Bylaw.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  • Decision Point - Definitions

    It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C136/21

    THAT Council direct staff to revise the minor and major terminology proposed for short term rentals.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  • Decision Point - Parking Requirements

    It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C137/21

    THAT Council direct staff to revise the layout for parking requirements to show .5 parking spaces per bedroom in a table format.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  • Decision Point - License Caps

    It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C138/21

    THAT Council direct staff to bring the concept of a license cap back for Council consideration after the initial intake period is over.

    CARRIED; Councillor Johnston opposed

     

    The meeting recessed at 5:02 p.m.
    The meeting reconvened at 5:12 p.m.

     

8.3
ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS / PARKS
 

8.3.1
Transportation Master Plan – Contract Award
This item has attachments. 

1.Transportation Master Plan - Contract Award .pdf

The Engineering Supervisor and the Engineering Manager provided an update on the Transportation Master Plan Contract Award.

8.4
FIRE RESCUE SERVICES
 

8.5
CORPORATE INITIATIVES
 

8.6
FINANCIAL SERVICES / RECREATION AND CULTURE
 

8.6.1
Draft 2021-2025 Financial Plan and Ten-Year Capital Plan
This item has attachments. 

1.2021-2025 Financial Plan 3rd Reading.pdf
2.Bylaw No 0284 Financial Plan 2021-2025 3rd Read.pdf
3.2020 Capital Projects Report_Carry Forwards.pdf
4.What We Heard Report-Complete.pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C139/21

    THAT the Council meeting be extended to 6:00 p.m.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C140/21

    THAT Council consider the feedback information from the public engagement process held between February 16th and 25th, 2021; and

    THAT Council give third reading to the “City of West Kelowna Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0284, 2020, with the tax increase set at 4.05%.

    CARRIED; Councillors de Jong and Findlater opposed

     

9.
CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS
 

10.
NOTICE OF MOTION
 

11.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
 

The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

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