CITY OF WEST KELOWNA

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Meeting #:
Date:
, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 1:30 P.M.
Location:
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
  • Tracey Batten, Deputy CAO
  • Nancy Henderson, GM of Development Services
  • Allen Fillion, GM of Engineering and Public Works
  • Bob Dargatz, Development Services/Approving Officer
  • Shelley Schnitzler, Legislative Services Manager
  • Mike Cain, Bylaw Enforcement Supervisor
  • Mark Roberts, Flood Remediation Supervisor
  • Stacey Harding,Parks and Fleet Operations Manager
  • Justin Larratt, Engineering Student
  • Krishan Hewitt, IS Student
  • Mike Ummenhoffer, Purchasing Manager

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This meeting was open to the public and all representations to Council form part of the public record.  This meeting was webcast live and archived on the City's website.

The meeting was called to order at 2:39 p.m.

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C266/19

    THAT the agenda be adopted as amended.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C267/19

    THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held June 25, 2019 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted as amended by removing the word "Zanon" from the Opposed Councillors for Resolution C248/19.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Introduction:  Mr. Paul Gipps, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of West Kelowna

Rise and Report from the July 3, 2019 In-camera Council Meeting - Council appointed Paul Gipps as the Chief Administrative Officer under Section 147 of the Community Charter.

Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Update

Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Update

Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Update

Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Update

Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Update

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C268/19

    THAT Council give third reading to West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.75, 2019.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C269/19

    THAT Council adopt City of West Kelowna Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.77, 2019 (Prime Cannabis, Z 19-06); and

    THAT Council direct staff to send a recommendation to the British Columbia Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch in support of the issuance of a non-medical cannabis retail store license in accordance with Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.77 with the following comments:

    • The proposed location meets local government bylaw requirements and as such, no negative impact is anticipated; and
    • The views of the residents were captured during a public hearing process for the rezoning of the property and Council meeting minutes summarizing those views are attached.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C270/19

    THAT Council adopt City of West Kelowna Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.78, 2019 (Flora, Z 19-07); and

    THAT Council direct staff to send a recommendation to the British Columbia Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch in support of the issuance of a non-medical cannabis retail store license in accordance with Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.78 with the following comments:

    • The proposed location meets local government bylaw requirements and as such, no negative impact is anticipated; and
    • The views of the residents were captured during a public hearing process for the rezoning of the property and Council meeting minutes summarizing those views are attached.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C271/19

    THAT Council adopt City of West Kelowna Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.79, 2019 (Cheeba Cheebas, Z 19-08); and

    THAT Council direct staff to send a recommendation to the British Columbia Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch in support of the issuance of a non-medical cannabis retail store license in accordance with Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.79 with the following comments:

    • The proposed location meets local government bylaw requirements and as such, no negative impact is anticipated; and
    • The views of the residents were captured during a public hearing process for the rezoning of the property and Council meeting minutes summarizing those views are attached.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C272/19

    THAT Council adopt City of West Kelowna Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.80, 2019 (Spirit Leaf, Z 19-09); and

    THAT Council direct staff to send a recommendation to the British Columbia Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch in support of the issuance of a non-medical cannabis retail store license in accordance with Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.80 with the following comments:

    • The proposed location meets local government bylaw requirements and as such, no negative impact is anticipated; and
    • The views of the residents were captured during a public hearing process for the rezoning of the property and Council meeting minutes summarizing those views are attached.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C273/19

    THAT Council adopt City of West Kelowna Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.81, 2019 (Candara, Z 19-10); and

    THAT Council direct staff to send a recommendation to the British Columbia Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch in support of the issuance of a non-medical cannabis retail store license in accordance with Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.81 with the following comments:

    • The proposed location meets local government bylaw requirements and as such, no negative impact is anticipated; and
    • The views of the residents were captured during a public hearing process for the rezoning of the property and Council meeting minutes summarizing those views are attached.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Information Report from the GM of Engineering and Public Works

The meeting recessed at 4:11 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 4:16 p.m.

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C274/19

    THAT "City of West Kelowna Good Neighbour Amendment Bylaw No. 151.01, 2019" be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C275/19

    THAT "Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 0093.44, 2019" be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C276/19

    THAT Council appoint Mike Cain as the Bylaw Enforcement Supervisor for the City of West Kelowna effective July 9, 2019.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Information Report from the Purchasing Manager

The meeting adjourned at 4:44 p.m.