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 Rick de Jong
  • Councillor Doug Findlater
  • Councillor Jason Friesen
  • Councillor Stephen Johnston
  • Councillor Carol Zanon
MEMBER ABSENT:
  • Councillor Jayson Zilkie
Staff Present:
  • Paul Gipps, CAO
  • Allen Fillion, Director of Engineering / Public Works
  • Warren Everton, Director of Finance / CFO
  • Sandy Webster, Director of Corporate Initiatives
  • Michelle Reid, Director of Human Resources
  • Mark Koch, Director of Development Services
  • Jason Brolund, Fire Chief
  • Brent Magnan, Planning Manager
  • Shelley Schnitzler, Legislative Services Manager/Corporate Officer
  • Erin Goodwin, Facilities Manager
  • Rebecca Narinesingh, Corporate Records Coordinator

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The meeting was called to order at 1:43 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 and all representations to Council form part of the public record.  In accordance with COVID-19 protocols, a viewing area that could accommodate three members of the public was available. This meeting was webcast live and is archived on the City’s website.

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C284/20

    THAT the agenda be adopted as presented.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C285/20

    THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held October 19 and 20, 2020 at the Kelowna Yacht Club, 1370 Water Street, Kelowna, BC be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C286/20

    THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held October 27, 2020 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C287/20

    THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held October 27, 2020 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted as amended by changing both references in 5.2 Appointments, from “Economic Development Committee” to “Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission”.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Director of Engineering and Public Works provided a verbal update.

The CAO provided a verbal update.

Statistics reported from the following departments:
- Fire Department
- Development Services
- Engineering and Public Works
- Finance
- Recreation and Facilities
- Human Resources

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C288/20

    THAT Council give first and second reading to City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.95, 2020 (File: Z 20-07); and

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

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C289/20

    THAT Council defer consideration of the License of Occupation in order to address the concerns brought forward by Council.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The meeting adjourned at 3:04 p.m.