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
  • Brad Savoury, Director of Legal Services
  • Brent Magnan, Planning Manager
  • Bob Dargatz, Development Services/Approving Officer
  • Mark Roberts, Special Project Manager
  • Lisa Siavashi, Financial Services Manager/Deputy CFO
  • Shelley Schnitzler, Legislative Services Manager/Corporate Officer

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The meeting was called to order at 1:34 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.

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C075/21

    THAT the agenda be adopted as presented.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C076/21

    THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C077/21

    THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Ms. Shymko provided an overview of Property Assessment and the Assessment Roll 2021.

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

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C078/21

    THAT Council award the City Hall/Library Construction Management Services contract in the total amount of $988,985 (excluding GST) to Bird Stuart Olson Construction Ltd.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C079/21

    THAT Council support the proposed Liquor and Cannabis Regulations Branch Lounge Endorsement and Special Event Area application (LL 20-02) for Crown and Thieves Winery (3930 Harding Road) in accordance with the information contained in this report (including attachments); and

    THAT as a condition of the Business License, patron access associated with the Lounge Endorsement and Special Event Area be limited to 3887 Brown Road.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

     

    The meeting recessed at 2:34 p.m.
    The meeting reconvened at 2:46 p.m.

     

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C080/21

    THAT Council give first and second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.101, 2021 (File Z 20-13); and

    THAT Council direct staff to schedule a Public Hearing for the proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw.

    CARRIED; Councillor de Jong opposed

     

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C081/21

    THAT Council approve the Temporary Use Permit (TUP 20-04) to allow a home based brewery at 3145 Coventry Crescent for a term of two years, subject to the conditions outlined in the attached permit (Attachment 3)

    CARRIED; Councillors de Jong and Zanon opposed

     

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C082/21

    THAT Council authorize the issuance of an Aquatic Development Permit (DP 20-29) for Lot C, DL 434, ODYD, Plan EPP5742 (1905 Jennens Road) for a proposed single detached dwelling and restoration works within the identified Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area subject to the following conditions:

    • A Site Alteration Permit from Archaeology BC be approved prior to recommencement of any work on the property, including proposed restoration works; and

       

    THAT issuance of DP 20-29 be withheld pending the receipt of a landscape security for the proposed restoration plan attached to DP 20-29 within Schedule C in the amount of $12,033; and

    THAT Council approve the Floodplain Exemption (FEX 20-01) to S. 3.24 of Zoning Bylaw No. 0154 for Lot C, DL 434, ODYD, Plan EPP5742 (1905 Jennens Road) for the construction of a single detached dwelling subject to the following conditions:

    • A minimum of 12.3 m setback is provided from the top of bank of McDougall Creek to the foundation of the proposed dwelling; and
    • The underside of the floor system shall meet or exceed 344.2 m; and further

       

    THAT issuance of FEX 20-01 be withheld pending the registration to title of an indemnity covenant.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C083/21

    THAT Council appoint Mark Koch, Director of Development Services, as Alternate Approving Officer for the City of West Kelowna.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C084/21

    THAT Council give first, second and third reading to “City of West Kelowna Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.69, 2021” (Schedule 8).

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The meeting adjourned at 3:46 p.m.