CITY OF WEST KELOWNA

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, September 08, 2020 at 1:30 P.m. - 5:30 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
• Brent Magnan, Planning Manager
• Shelley Schnitzler, Legislative Services Manager

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1.

CALL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 1:31 p.m.

It was acknowledged that this meeting was held on the traditional territory of the Syilx/Okanagan Peoples.

Procedural Motion:

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C221/20

  WHEREAS the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General under the Emergency Program Act has issued Ministerial Order No. M192, dated June 17, 2020 in regards to "Local Government Meetings and Bylaw Process (COVID-19) Order No. 3", therefore be it resolved:

  THAT Council does not allow members of the public to attend this open meeting, as the meeting space will not accommodate members of the public in accordance with the requirements or recommendations under the Public Health Act; and

  THAT Council hereby notifies the public that this meeting is being webcast live and will be archived on the City's website to ensure openness, transparency, accessibility and accountability in respect of this meeting.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2.

INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

2.1

Phone Call from Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health - Health Update (see item 4.1)

2.2

Development Variance Permit 20-11, 1449 Green Bay Road (see item 9.2.4 under Division Reports), Letters Received from the Following:

• Stephen Knight
• Ron Barron, Gerry Barron and Tony Barron
• Rob Chetner
• Jenny Mohr

3.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C222/20

  THAT the agenda be adopted as amended.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.

PROVINCIAL MINISTRY UPDATE

4.1

Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health

Honourable Adrian Dix called into the Council meeting to announce a new Urgent and Primary Care Facility for the Westside.  The facility will be located at 2484 Main Street, West Kelowna.  The facility will be open 7 days per week for patient care starting November, 2020 and is projected to provide services for 27,000 patients annually. 

5.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

5.1

Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held August 25, 2020 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C223/20

  THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held August 25, 2020 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.2

Minutes of the Public Hearing held August 25, 2020 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C224/20

  THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing held August 25, 2020 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.3

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held August 25, 2020 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C225/20

  THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held August 25, 2020 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR’S REPORTS

6.1

Mayor Milsom

6.1.1

Regional District of Central Okanagan Highlights from the August 24, 2020 Regional Board Meeting

7.

PRESENTATIONS

7.1

Brian Reardon, CAO, Regional District of Central Okanagan

Mr. Reardon provided a Regional District Service Overview.

8.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9.

DIVISION REPORTS

9.1

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

9.1.1

Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant Progress Update

Verbal Update from the CAO

9.2

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

9.2.1

Z 20-03, OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 100.59 and 154.90 (1st and 2nd), 2971 Gorman Rd

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C226/20

  THAT Council give first and second reading to City of West Kelowna Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 0100.59, 2020 (File: Z 20-03); and

  THAT Council give first and second reading to City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.90, 2020 (File: Z 20-03); and

  THAT Council direct staff to schedule the proposed bylaw amendments for Public Hearing.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.2.2

Z 20-02; Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.91, 2020 (3rd Reading), 2417 Apollo Road

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C227/20

  THAT Council give 3^rd reading to City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.91, 2020 (File: Z 20-02); and

  THAT Council direct staff to schedule the bylaw for consideration of adoption following approval of the bylaw by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  
  

  The meeting recessed at 2:40 p.m.
  The meeting reconvened at 2:52 p.m.

9.2.3

DVP 20-10, Development Variance Permit, 1267 Bowes Rd

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C228/20

  THAT Council authorize the issuance of a Development Variance Permit (DVP 20-10) for Lot B District Lot 3866 ODYD Plan 28667 (1267 Bowes Rd) to allow construction of an accessory building in general accordance with the attached permit to vary Zoning Bylaw No. 0154 as follows:

  • 10.4.5(g).1 to reduce the minimum front yard setback from 4.5 m to 3.9 m for the proposed accessory building; and
  • 10.4.5(g).4 to reduce the minimum exterior side yard setback from 4.5 m to 1.5 m for the proposed accessory building.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.2.4

DVP 20-11; Development Variance Permit; 1449 Green Bay Road

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C229/20

  THAT Council support the issuance of a Development Variance Permit (DVP 20-11) for 1449 Green Bay Road to vary Zoning Bylaw No. 0154, S.13.2.5 (d) to increase the maximum building height from 12.0 m to 12.72 m in accordance with the attached permit; and

  THAT Council direct staff to amend the permit to allow re-siting of the building if the applicant chooses to accommodate the concerns of the adjacent Waterfront Development.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.2.5

City of West Kelowna Local Area Water Service Establishment (Westbank Irrigation District) Bylaw 2009 No 0080, 2802 Smith Creek Road, Local Area Service Inclusion

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C230/20

  THAT Council adopt “City of West Kelowna Local Area Water Service Establishment (Westbank Irrigation District) Amendment Bylaw No 0080.09 2020”.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.2.6

City of West Kelowna Local Area Water Service Establishment (Westbank Irrigation District) Bylaw 2009 No 0080, 2850 Dixie Road, Local Area Service Inclusion

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C231/20

  THAT Council adopt “City of West Kelowna Local Area Water Service Establishment (Westbank Irrigation District) Amendment Bylaw No 0080.10 2020

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.3

ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS / PARKS

9.4

FIRE RESCUE SERVICES

9.5

CORPORATE INITIATIVES

9.6

FINANCIAL SERVICES

9.7

CORPORATE SERVICES / RECREATION AND CULTURE

10.

CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS

11.

NOTICE OF MOTION

12.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING

The meeting adjourned at 3:47 p.m.