CITY OF WEST KELOWNA

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

2760 CAMERON ROAD, WEST KELOWNA, BC

MEMBERS PRESENT:

• Mayor Gord Milsom
• Councillor Tasha Da Silva
• Councillor Rick de Jong
• Councillor Jason Friesen (virtual)
• Councillor Stephen Johnston (arrived at 6:04 p.m.)
• Councillor Garrett Millsap
• Councillor Carol Zanon

Staff Present:

• Paul Gipps, CAO (arrived at 6:04 p.m.)
• Allen Fillion, Director of Engineering / Operations
• Sandy Webster, Director of Corporate Initiatives
• Lisa Siavashi, Financial Services Manager/Deputy CFO
• Stacey Harding, Fleet Operations and Project Manager
• Rob Hillis, Engineering Manager
• Kari O'Rourke, Communications and Engagement Manager
• Chris Oliver, Planning Supervisor
• Rebecca Narinesingh, Corporate Records Coordinator

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1.

CALL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 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. C155/23

  THAT the agenda be adopted as presented.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C156/23

  THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.2

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C157/23

  THAT the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.3

Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in the Lake Room at the Eldorado Hotel

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C158/23

  THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in the Lake Room at the Eldorado Hotel be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR’S REPORTS

On behalf of Council, the Mayor expressed their condolences to the family and friends of Al Horning.

The Mayor shared that this years Snow Star Program received 29 nominations and 10 people were randomly selected as winners.

5.1

Regional District of Central Okanagan Highlights from the March 16, 2023 Regional Board Meeting

6.

DELEGATIONS

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

DIVISION REPORTS

8.1

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

8.2

FINANCIAL SERVICES

8.2.1

2023 Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C159/23

  THAT Council appoint at least three members of Council 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 18^th, 2023; and

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.2

Utility Fee Amendments Bylaw No. 0028.76, 2023

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C160/23

  THAT Council adopt “City of West Kelowna Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.76, 2023 (Schedule 7, 8, 9)”.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

8.3.1

Z 22-13; Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.11 (Adoption); 3858 Angus Drive

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C161/23

  THAT Council adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.0265.11, 2022.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4

RECREATION AND CULTURE

8.5

ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS / PARKS

8.5.1

Boucherie Multi-Use Pathway – Ogden to Green Bay Construction

The Engineering Manager along with the Fleet Operations and Project Manager provided an update on the Boucherie Multi-Use Pathway - Ogden to Green Bay Construction.

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 6:39 p.m.