CITY OF WEST KELOWNA

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 6:00 P.m. - 10:00 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
• 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
• Brad Savoury, Director of Legal Services
• Brent Magnan, Planning Manager
• Shelley Schnitzler, Legislative Services Manager/Corporate Officer
• Hailey Rilkoff, Planner II

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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.

In accordance with the most recent Provincial Health Officer Order regarding gatherings and events, the public was not permitted to attend Council meetings in person.  As an open meeting, it was webcast live and is archived on the City's website.

2.

INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

3.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C087/21

  THAT the agenda be adopted as presented.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C088/21

  THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.2

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C089/21

  THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, February 9, 2021 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 11, 2021 Regional Board Meeting

6.

DELEGATIONS

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

DIVISION REPORTS

8.1

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

8.1.1

Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant Progress Update

The Director of Engineering and Public Works provided a verbal update on the progress of the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant.

8.1.2

West Kelowna City Hall Project Update

The CAO provided a verbal update on the City Hall Project.

8.1.3

A 21-02, ALC Non-Farm Use Application, 3743 Old Okanagan Highway

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C090/21

  THAT Council support the request to permit a non-farm use in the Agricultural Land Reserve (File: A 21-02) for Block A DL 506 ODYD (3743 Old Okanagan Highway) in accordance with the information contained in this report; and

  THAT Council directs Staff to forward the application to the Agricultural Land Commission for consideration.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.4

Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) Voting

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C091/21

  THAT Council support the change in voting composition of the Regional District of Central Okanagan to 1 vote per 5,000 population.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

8.2.1

P 20-16, Proposed Short Term Rental Program

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C092/21

  THAT Council give first and second reading to the “City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.99, 2021”; and

  THAT Council direct staff to schedule a public hearing.

  CARRIED; Councillors Friesen, Johnston and Zilkie opposed

   

  The meeting recessed at 8:01 p.m.
  The meeting reconvened at 8:13 p.m.

   

8.2.2

P 20-01, West Kelowna Community Vision OURWK Final Draft

Jana Zelenski, Principal with Lanarc, presented the Final Draft, 'Our Community Vision'.

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C093/21

  THAT Council endorse the West Kelowna, OurWK Community Vision Final Draft.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.3

DVP 21-06, Development Variance Permit, 2575 Eagle Ridge Drive

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C094/21

  THAT Council approve the issuance of a Development Variance Permit (DVP 21-06) to vary S.7.4.2(a) and S.7.4.2(c) of the Sign Bylaw No. 0250 to increase the maximum combined area of a monument sign from 6.0 m² to 9.0 m², in accordance with the attached permit (Attachment 1).

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3

ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS / PARKS

8.4

FIRE RESCUE SERVICES

8.5

CORPORATE INITIATIVES

8.6

FINANCIAL SERVICES / RECREATION AND CULTURE

8.6.1

Adoption of 2021 Water Rates, Bylaw No. 0028.69

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C095/21

  THAT Council adopt “City of West Kelowna Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.69, 2021" (Schedule 8).

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.

CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS

10.

NOTICE OF MOTION

11.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING

The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.