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 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 / Corporate Officer
  • Allen Fillion, Director of Engineering / Public Works
  • Warren Everton, Director of Finance / CFO
  • Sandy Webster, Director of Corporate Initiatives
  • Jason Brolund, Fire Chief
  • Michelle Reid, Director of Human Resources
  • Mark Koch, Director of Development Services
  • Brent Magnan, Planning Manager
  • Bob Dargatz, Development Services/Approving Officer
  • Chris Anderson, Public Works Manager
  • Bob Kusch, Recreation and Culture Manager
  • Stacey Harding, Parks and Fleet Operations Manager
  • Kevin Bourchier, Recreation Supervisor
  • Kyle Reese, Roads and Drainage Supervisor
  • Brandon Mayne, Help Desk Assistant

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1.
CALL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TO ORDER
 

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

The meeting was called to order at 6:24 p.m.

2.
INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS
 

3.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
 

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C054/20

    THAT the Agenda be adopted as amended.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
 

4.1
Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held Thursday, February 6, 2020 in the City of West Kelowna Committee Room
This item has attachments. 

1.Council Minutes - Special - 2020-FEB-06.pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C055/20

    THAT the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held Thursday, February 6, 2020 in the City of West Kelowna Committee Room be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.2
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers
This item has attachments. 

1.Council Minutes - Regular - 2020-FEB-11.pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C056/20

    THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.
MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR’S REPORTS
 

5.1
Mayor Milsom
 

5.1.1
Regional District of Central Okanagan Highlights from the February 13, 2020 Regional Board Meeting
This item has attachments. 

1.20_02_13brdrpt.pdf

5.1.2
Speculation and Vacancy Tax
 

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C057/20

    THAT the City of West Kelowna continue to strongly support the removal of its municipality from the Speculation and Vacancy Tax (SVT) as a designated taxable region, effective December, 2020, to mitigate the undue burden placed on our Community by the BC Government; and

    THAT Council direct the Mayor to request a meeting with Finance Minister Carole James in order to discuss the City of West Kelowna’s submission presented at the SVT meeting, held on September 12, 2019, and to provide the Minister with updates to that submission; and

    THAT Council direct the Mayor to write a letter on behalf of the City of West Kelowna to the Finance Minister requesting information as to when and how the SVT revenue collected for the 2018 and 2019 calendar years will be used to help fund more affordable housing within the City of West Kelowna.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.
DELEGATIONS
 

7.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 

8.
DIVISION REPORTS
 

8.1
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
 

8.1.1
Z 17-14; Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.58, 2017 (Rescind Readings); 3545 McIver Road
This item has attachments. 

1.Z 17-14; Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.58, 2017 (Rescind Readings); 3545 McIver Road.pdf
2.Attach 1 Letter re No Activity on File Dec 20 2019.pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C058/20

    THAT Council rescind first, second and third reading to City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.58, 2017 and abandon the bylaw; and,

    THAT Council direct staff to close the file.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.2
LL 20-01, Lounge Endorsement, 845 Anders Road
This item has attachments. 

1.LL 20-01, Lounge Endorsement, 845 Anders Road.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Context Map.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Subject Map.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Floor Plans.pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C059/20

    THAT Council support the proposed Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Lounge Endorsement application (LL 20-01) for Lakesider Brewing Company (845 Anders Road) in accordance with the information contained in this report.

    CARRIED Opposed: Councillors de Jong and Zanon

8.1.3
Covenant Amendment for Proposed Subdivision (Glen Eagles Phase 3 & 4); 3625 Gates Road, 3636 and 3640 McIver Road
This item has attachments. 

1.Covenant Amendment for Proposed Subdivision (Glen Eagles Ph. 3 and 4); 3625 Gates Rd, 3636 and 3540 McIver Rd.pdf
2.Attach 1 CA3050232 Gates_McIver Works Covenant.pdf
3.Attach 2 Context Map.pdf
4.Attach 3 Subject Property.pdf
5.Attach 4 Prelminary Design Dwg McIver Rd.pdf
6.Attach 5 Cost Estimate McIver Rd.pdf
7.Attach 6 Glen Eagles Phasing Map.pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C060/20

    THAT Council defer consideration of the application for a covenant amendment for 3625 Gates Road and 3636 and 3640 McIver Road and refer the application back to staff for further discussion with the applicant.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.4
Central Okanagan Wellness and Poverty Strategy Grant Application
This item has attachments. 

1.Central Okanagan Wellness and Poverty Strategy Grant Application.pdf
2.Attachment 1 Timeline Overview.pdf
3.Attachment 2 Central Okanagan Community Wellness Analysis Executive Summary.pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C061/20

    THAT Council support the collaborative grant application for $149,000 to the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) for the development of a Central Okanagan Wellness and Poverty Strategy; and

    THAT Council appoint a staff liaison for the duration of the project (approximately one year).

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.5
Update on Community Visioning Exercise (Phase 1 OCP Review)
This item has attachments. 

1.OCP Vision Update.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Community Visioning Excercise (Phase 1 OCP Review) Public Engagement and Communications Strategies.pdf

Information report from the Director of Development Services.

8.2
ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS / PARKS
 

8.2.1
2019-2020 Winter Maintenance Update
This item has attachments. 

1.2019-2020 Winter Maintenance Update.pdf

Information Report from the Roads and Drainage Supervisor.

8.2.2
Road Maintenance Services 2020-2025 – Contract Award
This item has attachments. 

1.Road Maintenance Services - Contract Award V2.pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C062/20

    THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Corporate Officer to execute an agreement with AEL, a Division of Emcon Services, to provide road maintenance services from May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2025 for the City of West Kelowna.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

     

    The meeting recessed at 8:08 p.m.

    The meeting reconvened at 8:18 p.m.

8.2.3
CWK Urban Re-Leaf Program
This item has attachments. 

1.CWK Urban Re-Leaf Program.pdf

Information Report from the Director of Engineering and Public Works.

8.3
FIRE RESCUE SERVICES
 

8.4
CORPORATE INITIATIVES
 

8.5
FINANCIAL SERVICES
 

8.5.1
Draft 2020 – 2024 Financial Plan and Ten Year Capital Plan
This item has attachments. 

1.2020-2024 Financial Plan 2nd-3rd Reading.pdf
2.Bylaw No. 0271.pdf
3.Financial Plan 2020 - 2029 Master - DRAFT 3rd Read A1-A2.pdf
4.Financial Plan 2020 - 2029 Master - DRAFT 3rd Read B1.pdf
5.Financial Plan 2020 - 2029 Master - DRAFT 3rd Read B2.pdf
6.Financial Plan 2020 - 2029 Master - DRAFT 3rd Read Sewer.pdf
7.Financial Plan 2020 - 2029 Master - DRAFT 3rd Read Water.pdf
8.Schedule E 2019 Capital Assets Carry Forward.pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C063/20

    THAT Council give second reading as amended to the “City of West Kelowna Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0271, 2019”; and,

    THAT Council direct staff to further amend the Financial Plan to reflect a tax rate increase of 4.5% by utilizing discretionary funds ($16,505) and the balance to come from a reduction to the operating budget prior to consideration of third reading.

    It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No. C064/20

    THAT Council defer consideration of this motion.

    DEFEATED Opposed: Councillors Zanon, Johnston, Zilkie, Findlater and Mayor Milsom

    QUESTION ON THE MAIN MOTION AS PRESENTED 

    CARRIED Opposed: Councillors Friesen and de Jong

8.6
CORPORATE SERVICES / RECREATION AND CULTURE
 

8.6.1
Fees and Charges Bylaw Recreation and Culture
This item has attachments. 

1.Fees and Charges - Recreation and Culture Department.pdf
2.Bylaw No. 0028.65 Fees and Charges Bylaw (Schedules 12, 13, 13B, and 14).pdf

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C065/20

    THAT Council adopt the proposed General Admission Recreation Fee structure to assist in establishing rates for the City of West Kelowna Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw; and

    THAT Council give first, second and third reading to the City of West Kelowna Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.65, 2020.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.7
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
 

9.
CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS
 

10.
NOTICE OF MOTION
 

11.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
 

The meeting adjourned at 9:54 p.m.

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