CITY OF WEST KELOWNA

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, July 13, 2021 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
• 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
• Rob Hillis, Engineering Manager
• Shelley Schnitzler, Legislative Services Manager/Corporate Officer
• Lisa Siavashi, Financial Services Manager/Deputy CFO
• Erin Goodwin, Facilities and Recreation Manager
• Mike Cain, Bylaw Services Manager
• Rebecca Narinesingh, Corporate Records Coordinator
• Jen Kanters, Community Support Specialist
• Trevor Paille, Engineering Technologist II
• Lisa Williams, Bookings Coordinator

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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.

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.

The Mayor, on behalf of Council, expressed condolences to the families, friends and co-workers of those who lost their lives and those who were injured in the crane collapse incident in Kelowna.

The Mayor also expressed thoughts and concerns for those who are impacted by the wildfires within the Province, and expressed condolences to the families and the community of Lytton.

2.

INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

2.1

Submission re Application: TUP 21-03 (item 8.2.1 under Development Services)

• Michael Van Den Elzen, Westside Bluebird Petro-Canada

2.2

Replacement page 89 (item 8.2.3 under Development Services)

3.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C228/21

  THAT the agenda be adopted as amended.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, June 22, 2021 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C229/21

  THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, June 22, 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 June 28, 2021 Regional Board Meeting

6.

DELEGATIONS

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

DIVISION REPORTS

8.1

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

8.2

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

8.2.1

Application: TUP 21-03; Temporary Use Permit; Municipal ROW adjacent to 2515 Bartley Rd

Nannette Drobot, Regional Director, BC Housing, and Tara Tschritter, West Kelowna Shelter Site Manager, Turning Points Collaborative, presented at the meeting via electronic means.

Barbara Lee presented on behalf of Concerned Bartley Road Area Residents and Businesses and provided a 266 name petition.

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C230/21

  THAT Council authorize the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit and to enter into a License of Occupation for a ~600m² portion of Bartley Road Right of Way and 2515 Bartley Road for the purpose of operating a temporary shelter and associated supportive services subject to the conditions outlined in the attached permit.

  CARRIED; Councillor Zanon opposed

   

  The meeting recessed at 3:10 p.m.

  The meeting reconvened at 3:23 p.m.

   

8.2.2

P 20-16; Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.99 & Regulatory Bylaw Amendments (Adoption); Short Term Accommodations

In accordance with Section 59(2) of the Community Charter, prior to adoption of the Business Licensing Amendment Bylaw No. 87.11, persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw were provided an opportunity to make representations to Council.

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C231/21

  THAT Council adopt City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.99, 2021; and

  THAT Council adopt City of West Kelowna Business Licensing and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 0087.11, 2021; and

  THAT Council adopt City of West Kelowna Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.68, 2021; and

  THAT Council adopt Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 0093.46, 2021; and

  THAT Council adopt City of West Kelowna Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 0095.43.

  CARRIED; Councillor de Jong opposed

   

8.2.3

P 21-10; Mobile Restaurant Business Amendment Bylaw, 0087.12, 2021

In accordance with Section 59(2) of the Community Charter, prior to adoption of the Business Licencing Amendment Bylaw No. 87.12, persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw were provided an opportunity to make representations to Council.

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C232/21

  THAT Council adopt the City of West Kelowna Business Licensing and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 0087.12, 2021.

  CARRIED; Councillors de Jong and Zanon opposed

   

8.2.4

DVP 21-15, Development Variance Permit, 3122 Elliott Rd

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C233/21

  THAT Council authorize the issuance of a Development Variance Permit (DVP 21-15) for 3122 Elliott Road to vary S.8.1.5(g).2 of Zoning Bylaw No. 0154 to reduce the required minimum setback from a riding stable to a parcel boundary from 15.0 m to 3.0 m (east) and 8.4 m (north), in accordance with the attached permit (Attachment 1).

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.5

A 21-03; Non-Farm Use Application; 3992 Pritchard Drive North

Cam Costley, Agent for the applicant, presented via electronic means.

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C234/21

  THAT Council support the request to permit a non-farm use for a vehicle parking area in the Agricultural Land Reserve (File: A 21-03) for the property at 3992 Pritchard Drive North (Lot A, DL 434, ODYD, Plan 32484); and

  THAT Council direct staff to include a letter of support including a rationale for support.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.6

1) Amendment to the Offences and Penalties Section of the Sanitary Sewer Use Bylaw  2) Amendment to the Ticketing Bylaw Schedules

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C235/21

  THAT Council gives first, second and third reading to City of West Kelowna Sanitary Sewer Use Amendment Bylaw No. 0072.02, 2021; and

  THAT Council gives first, second and third reading to Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 0093.49, 2021; and

  THAT Council gives first, second and third reading to City of West Kelowna Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 0095.46, 2021.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3

ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS / PARKS

8.3.1

Water Regulation Bylaw No. 274 Adoption

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C236/21

  THAT the “City of West Kelowna Water Regulation Bylaw No. 274, 2021” be adopted and;

  THAT the “City of West Kelowna Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.71, 2021” be adopted and;

  THAT the “City of West Kelowna Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 0095.44, 2021” be adopted and;

  THAT the “Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 0093.47, 2021” be adopted and;

  THAT the “Water Leak Adjustment Council Policy”, dated July 13, 2021, be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.2

Inverness and Glengarry Lift Stations Improvements

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C237/21

  THAT Council direct staff to amend the 2021 Budget to include an additional $125,000.00 (one hundred and twenty five thousand dollars) to the Inverness Lift Station Decommissioning project from Sanitary Sewer Reserves.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4

FIRE RESCUE SERVICES

8.5

CORPORATE INITIATIVES

8.6

FINANCIAL SERVICES / RECREATION AND CULTURE

8.6.1

Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant Temporary Borrowing Bylaw

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C238/21

  THAT Council give first, second and third readings to City of West Kelowna Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 0289, 2021.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.6.2

JMRH Hockey Development (Warriors) Lease Agreement

Chris Laurie, President and Rod Hume, Owner/Managing Partner, West Kelowna Warriors, attended the meeting to answer questions.

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C239/21

  THAT Council direct staff to execute a five (5) year lease agreement with JMRH Hockey Development (Warriors) for the purpose of operating a junior hockey franchise and youth hockey development programs at the Mount Boucherie Complex, starting September 1, 2021 and expiring August 31, 2026, as per attached agreement.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.

CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS

10.

NOTICE OF MOTION

11.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING

The meeting adjourned at 4:43 p.m.