CITY OF WEST KELOWNA

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

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LIONS COMMUNITY CENTRE
2466 MAIN STREET, WEST KELOWNA, BC
MEMBERS PRESENT:
  • Mayor Gord Milsom
  • Councillor Rick de Jong
  • Councillor Doug Findlater
  • Councillor Jason Friesen
  • Councillor Stephen Johnston (via phone)
  • Councillor Carol Zanon
  • Councillor Jayson Zilkie (via phone)
Staff Present:
  • Paul Gipps, CAO
  • Tracey Batten, Deputy CAO / Corporate Officer
  • Sandy Webster, Director of Corporate Initiatives
  • Jason Brolund, Fire Chief
  • Michelle Reid, Director of Human Resources
  • Mark Koch, Director of Development Services
  • Lisa Siavashi, Finance Manager
  • Bob Dargatz, Development Services/Approving Officer
  • Brent Magnan, Planning Manager
  • Rob Hillis, Engineering Manager
  • Brandon Mayne, Help Desk Assistant

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The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m.

In accordance with the City of West Kelowna Procedure Bylaw No. 258, Mayor Milsom authorized attendance by telephone for Councillors Zilkie and Johnston at today’s meeting.

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

This meeting was available to the public via the City’s live streaming services so the public could see and hear the proceedings. This necessary measure to restrict all in person public access to the Council meeting including the media was based on the recommendations and mandate from health authorities to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The webcast is archived on the City's website.

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C087/20

    THAT the Agenda be adopted as amended.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C088/20

    THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in the City of West Kelowna Committee Room be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C089/20

    THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C090/20

    THAT Council authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 19-23) to construct 100 units in two buildings stepping from two to six storeys in height with underground parking located at 2750 Olalla Road, subject to the conditions outlined in the attached Development Permit; and

    THAT Council authorize a variance to City of West Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 0154 in accordance with the attached Site Plans, as follows:

    1. Increase the maximum permitted number of stories for a rooftop access and storage area on Building 2 from 2 stories to 3 stories (CD9 S.4.2);
    2. Reduce the minimum setback distance for sixth floor deck spaces from 32m to 28.8m (CD9 S.4.2);
    3. Increase the maximum permitted height for the first two stories abutting an A1 Zone or ALR from 6.0m to 7.3m (CD9 S.4.6(v));
    4. Reduce the minimum interior side parcel setback for buildings and structures from the north parcel boundary on Site 4 from 3.0m to 1.5m (CD9 S.4.3); and
    5. Reduce the number of required loading spaces from 5 to 3 (S.4.10.1).

       

    THAT issuance of the Development Permit be withheld pending receipt of landscape security for the landscape plan in the amount of $429,826.25; and

    THAT if the Development Permit has not been issued within one year from the date of approval, the Permit shall be deemed to have been refused and the file closed.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C091/20

    THAT Council rescind second reading of City of West Kelowna Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 0100.57, 2020 and re-read a second reading as amended; and

    THAT Council direct staff to schedule the amendment bylaw for Public Hearing when and how appropriate.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C092/20

    THAT Council postpone consideration of adoption of “City of West Kelowna Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.66, 2020” (Schedule 8) until the next Council meeting.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C093/20

    THAT Council appoint Councillors Findlater, de Jong and Zanon to form a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel; and

    THAT Council direct staff to schedule a meeting of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel for 5:45 pm on Tuesday, April 21st; and further

    THAT Council direct staff to give notice of the meeting in accordance with Section 94 of the Community Charter.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C094/20

    THAT Council waive policy and consider Councillor de Jong’s Notice of Motion at tonight’s meeting.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C095/20

    THAT in recognition of the hardships, financial and otherwise, created by COVID-19, Council direct staff to explore measures to help support local residents and businesses in the immediate future and the longer term, with a report coming back to Council.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.