CITY OF WEST KELOWNA
INAUGURAL COUNCIL AGENDA

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THE COVE LAKESIDE RESORT
GELLATLY ROOM
4205 GELLATLY ROAD, WEST KELOWNA BC

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

This meeting is open to the public.  All representations to Council form part of the public record.  This meeting is being webcast live and will be archived on the City's website.

  • The CAO introduces Elder Grouse Barnes for the Indigenous Prayer.
  • The CAO introduces Fire Department Chaplin Don Richmond for an invocation.
  • The CAO asks for everyone to stand for the singing of "O Canada", led by Fire Department Chaplin Don Richmond.
  • The CAO administers the Oath of Office to each member of the Council-Elect:

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

(This will be done individually and will provide a photo opportunity for family members and the media)

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council, under Section 198 of the Local Government Act, appoint Mayor Milsom (with 4 weighted votes) and Councillor Johnston (with 3 weighted votes) to the Regional District of Central Okanagan as Municipal Directors for a four-year term; and that Councillor de Jong be appointed as first Alternate and Councillor Friesen be appointed as second Alternate for a four-year term. 

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council appoint Councillor Friesen as representative to the Economic Development Committee for a one-year term, and that Councillor Da Silva be appointed as the Alternate.

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council appoint Councillor Da Silva to the Okanagan Regional Library Board for a one-year term; and that Councillor Zanon be appointed as the Alternate.

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council appoint Councillor de Jong to the Airport Advisory Committee for a one-year term; and that Councillor Millsap be appointed as the Alternate.

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council appoint Councillor Zanon as the Representative to the Municipal Insurance Association for a one-year term; and that Councillor Millsap be appointed as the Alternate.

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council appoint Councillor Millsap as the Representative to the Accessible Committee for a four-year term; and that Councillor Zanon be appointed as the Alternate; and

    THAT staff appointed to the Accessible Committee create a Terms of Reference.

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council appoint the following as signing authorities for the City of West Kelowna:

    Mayor:
    Gord Milsom

    Councillors:
    Stephen Johnston
    Rick de Jong
    Tasha Da Silva
    Jason Friesen
    Carol Zanon
    Garrett Millsap

    Chief Administrative Officer:
    Paul Gipps

    Chief Financial Officer:
    Warren Everton

    AND THAT Council require two appointed signatories to authorize banking transactions on behalf of the City of West Kelowna with at least one signatory being a staff position.

The next special and regular Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers.