CITY OF WEST KELOWNA

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

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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
MEMBER ABSENT:
  • Councillor Carol Zanon
Staff Present:
  • Paul Gipps, CAO
  • Allen Fillion, Director of Engineering / Operations
  • 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, Director of Development Approvals
  • Corinne Boback, Legislative Services Manager/Corporate Officer
  • Bob Dargatz, Development Manager/Approving Officer
  • Chris Oliver, Planning Supervisor
Other Present:

  • Allan Neilson, Neilson Strategies Inc.

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1.
CALL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TO ORDER

 

The meeting was called to order at 1:34 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.C164/23

    THAT the agenda be adopted as presented.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

4.1
Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - ICM_Mar28_2023 - English.pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C165/23

    THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.2
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - RC_Mar28_2023 - English.pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C166/23

    THAT the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.
MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR’S REPORTS

 

Councillor Friesen provided an update on his participation in the BC Housing Summit seminar he attended last week with Paul Gipps, CAO relating to improving housing affordability and attainability across the Province.

6.
DELEGATIONS

 

7.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

8.
DIVISION REPORTS

 

8.1
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

 

8.1.1
DRAFT 2022 – 2026 Council Strategic Priorities

This item has attachments. 
1.DRAFT 2022 - 2026 Council Strategic Priorities .pdf
2.DRAFT 2022 - 2026 Council Strategic Priorities Apr 11 2023.pdf

Allan Neilson provided a PowerPoint presentation and was available for questions and comments from Council. 

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C167/23

    THAT Council consider the DRAFT Council 2022 – 2026 Strategic Priorities document and provide further input and amendments; and

    THAT Council direct staff to seek public input into the amended DRAFT and report back to Council at the May 9 Regular Council Meeting for Council’s review, amendments and subsequent consideration of adoption.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.2
Code of Conduct Council Policy

This item has attachments. 
1.Council Code of Conduct 2023.pdf
2.Code-of-Ethics.pdf
3.DRAFT Code of Conduct Policy with Councils suggestions clean.pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C168/23

    THAT Council review and amend as necessary the proposed Code of Conduct Policy required under the Community Charter; and

    THAT Council adopt the Code of Conduct Policy as amended; and

    THAT Council rescind the Code of Ethics Policy.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2
FINANCIAL SERVICES

 

8.3
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

 

8.3.1
A 23-01; Non-Farm Use Application; 2901 Boucherie Road

This item has attachments. 
1.A 23-01; 2901 Boucherie Road; Non-Farm Use Application .pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Photos of current site conditions.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Development Plans.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - ALC Application.pdf
5.Attachment 4 - Agricultural (A1) Zone.pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C169/23

    THAT Council allow the applicant, April Reimer, to address Council regarding the proposed Non-Farm Use Application.

    CARRIED; Mayor Milsom and Councillor de Jong opposed

     

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C170/23

    THAT Council support the Non-Farm Use Application for the construction of a tea house at 2901 Boucherie Road; and

    THAT Council direct staff to forward the application to the Agricultural Land Commission for consideration.

    CARRIED; Councillor de Jong opposed

     

8.3.2
Z 22-09; Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.02, 2022 (First and Second Reading); 3349 Glenrosa Road

This item has attachments. 
1.Z 22-09; Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.02, 2022 (First and Second Reading); 3349 Glenrosa Rd.pdf
2.1 ZB 0265.02.pdf
3.2 Sept 6, 2022 Council Report - Z 22-09.pdf

David Mori from D.E. Pilling and Associates Ltd. was available virtually for questions.

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C171/23

    THAT Council give First and Second Reading to City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.02, 2022 (File: Z 22-09); and

    THAT Council direct staff to schedule a Public Hearing related to the proposed amendment bylaw.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4
RECREATION AND CULTURE

 

8.5
ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS / PARKS

 

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 2:47 p.m.

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