CITY OF WEST KELOWNA

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2760 CAMERON ROAD, WEST KELOWNA, BC
MEMBERS PRESENT:
  • Mayor Gord Milsom
  • Councillor Doug Findlater
  • Councillor Jason Friesen
  • Councillor Stephen Johnston
  • Councillor Carol Zanon
  • Councillor Jayson Zilkie
MEMBERS ABSENT:
  • Councillor Rick de Jong
Staff Present:
  • Paul Gipps, CAO
  • Tracey Batten, Deputy CAO / Corporate Officer
  • Allen Fillion, Director of Engineering / Public Works
  • Warren Everton, Director of Finance / CFO
  • Sandy Webster, Director of Corporate Initiatives
  • Brent Magnan, Planning Manager
  • Bob Dargatz, Development Services/Approving Officer
  • Jason Brolund, Fire Chief
  • Rob Hillis, Engineering Manager
  • Michelle Reid, Director of Human Resources
  • Mark Koch, Director of Development Services
  • Dana Graves, Design & Inspection Technologist
  • Neil Wyatt, IS Support

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It is 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. This meeting was webcast live and is archived on the City’s website.

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C024/20

    THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C025/20

    THAT the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held January 14, 2020 in the City of West Kelowna Committee Room be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C026/20

    THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held January 14, 2020 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C027/20

    THAT the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held January 18, 2020 in the City of West Kelowna Committee Room be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C028/20

    THAT Council give first and second reading to City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.86, 2020 (File: Z 19-14); and

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

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C029/20

    THAT Council does not support the Median Gateway Treatment at this time on Campbell Road and direct staff to continue to monitor traffic conditions in accordance with the current City of West Kelowna Traffic Calming Policy.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C030/20

    THAT Council support the application to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund seeking 100% funding, up to a maximum of $150,000, to complete a Flood Mitigation Plan;

    THAT Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the funding agreement; and,

    THAT Council agree to amend the 2020 to 2024 Financial Plan for a successful application.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C031/20

    THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Corporate Officer to execute the lease agreement with the Westbank Museum and Arts And Crafts Society for use of the Museum for a five year term commencing January 1st, 2020.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C032/20

    THAT Council approve the Lease Agreement dated September 26th, 2019 to the Westside Senior Citizens Service Association for use of the Seniors Centre for a five year term commencing January 1st, 2020, and terminating on December 31st, 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C033/20

    THAT Council appoint Patricia Nelson as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer for the City of West Kelowna.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C034/20

    THAT Council adopt the 2020 – 2022 Strategic Priorities document as attached.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The next Regular Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.

The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.