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
  • 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
  • Bob Dargatz, Development Services/Approving Officer
  • Mike Cain, Bylaw Compliance Supervisor
  • Stacey Harding, Parks and Fleet Operations Manager
  • John Perrott, Economic Development and Tourism Manager
  • Shelley Schnitzler, Legislative Services Manager

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The meeting was called to order at 6:04 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.  In accordance with COVID-19 protocols, a viewing area that could accommodate three members of the public, was available on a first come first serve basis.  All representations to Council form part of the public record. This meeting was webcast live and archived on the City’s website.

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C236/20

    THAT the agenda be adopted as presented.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C237/20

    THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held September 8, 2020 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C238/20

    THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held September 8, 2020 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Verbal Update from the CAO and Director of Engineering and Public Works.

The meeting recessed at 6:22 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 6:25 p.m.

Council reviewed the Short Term Rentals Report with Decision Points and by consensus, agreed to regulate short term rentals based on best practices for short term rental regulation program development, and once a framework has been developed, to undertake public consultation and stakeholder engagement.  In addition, Council agreed with proactively enforcing prohibited short term rentals and enhanced enforcement options for short term rentals.

The meeting recessed at 7:53 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m.

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C239/20

    THAT Council postpone consideration of City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.0154.93 and have staff return with additional information.

    CARRIED; Councillor Zilkie opposed

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C240/20

    THAT Council adopt the “Park Land Acceptance Policy” dated September 29, 2020.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C241/20

    THAT Council direct staff to apply to the Investing in Canada Program’s COVID-19 Resilience Stream seeking funding for active transportation improvements along the Old Okanagan Highway/Shannon Lake Road/Stevens Road corridor; and

    THAT Council amend the 2020 to 2029 Capital Plan to allocate the City of West Kelowna’s share of funding from reserves, subject to a successful grant application; and

    THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Corporate Officer to execute any agreements.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The meeting adjourned at 9:46 p.m.