CITY OF WEST KELOWNA

MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 3:00 P.m. - 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 (Acting Mayor)

MEMBERS ABSENT:

• Councillor Rick de Jong

Staff Present:

• Paul Gipps, CAO
• Allen Fillion, Director of Engineering / Public Works
• Warren Everton, Director of Finance / CFO
• Jason Brolund, Fire Chief
• Sandy Webster, Director of Corporate Initiatives
• Mark Koch, Director of Development Services
• Brad Savoury, Director of Legal Services
• Bob Dargatz, Development Services/Approving Officer
• Shelley Schnitzler, Legislative Services Manager/Corporate Officer
• Rebecca Narinesingh, Corporate Records Coordinator
• Lisa Siavashi, Financial Services Manager/Deputy CFO

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1.

CALL THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 3:02 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, Interior Health Restrictions, and the City's COVID-19 Safety Plan regarding indoor seated gatherings and events, limited seating (twelve seats) was provided. All representations to Council form part of the public record. This meeting was webcast live and archived on the City’s website.

2.

INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

3.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. COW008-21

  THAT the agenda be adopted as presented.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. COW009-21

  THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR’S REPORTS

6.

DELEGATIONS

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

DIVISION REPORTS

8.1

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

8.2

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

8.2.1

DCC Bylaw Update

Joel Short, Senior Planner, Urban Systems, facilitated the DCC Bylaw update review process.

 

The meeting recessed at 4:31 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 4:37 p.m.

 

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

2021 Grant in Aid Policy Review

By consensus, it was agreed that Council extend the deadline for 2022 applications to November 30th, 2021 and that applications be reviewed by Council in January 2022.

9.

CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS

10.

NOTICE OF MOTION

11.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

The meeting adjourned at 5:19 p.m.