CITY OF WEST KELOWNA

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Meeting #:
Date:
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Location:
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
  • Tracey Batten, Deputy CAO
  • Nancy Henderson, GM of Development Services
  • Allen Fillion, GM of Engineering and Public Works
  • Warren Everton, CFO
  • Brent Magnan, Planning Manager
  • Bob Kusch, Parks, Recreation and Culture Manager
  • Kyle Reese, Roads and Drainage Supervisor
  • Kevin Bourchier, Recreation Manager
  • Chris Anderson, Public Works Manager
  • Michael Foster, Building Services Supervisor
  • Brandon Mayne, Help Desk Assistant

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

This meeting was open to the public and all representations to Council form part of the public record.  This meeting was webcast live and archived on the City's website.

The meeting was called to order at 1:40 p.m.

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C289/19

    THAT the agenda be adopted as amended.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C290/19

    THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing held July 23, 2019 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C291/19

    THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held July 23, 2019 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers e adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C292/19

    THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held August 7, 2019 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

In accordance with Section 131 of the Community Charter, the Mayor required Council reconsideration of Resolution No. C283/19 - consideration of an application for a government operated cannabis retail outlet and to vote again on the matter that was the subject of a vote.  The Mayor initiated the reconsideration within 30 days following that meeting.

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C293/19

    THAT Council direct staff to accept a Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Store Rezoning application for a Government Operated Cannabis Retail Outlet located at 2475 Dobbin Road.

    CARRIED Opposed: Councillors Findlater, Friesen and Zanon


The Mayor asked if the owner or agent for the owner of 1543 Griffiths Place would like to speak to the matter.  No one came forward.

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C294/19

    THAT Council direct the Corporate Officer to file in the Land Title Office, pursuant to Section 57 of the Community Charter, a notice on the title of the subject property legally described as Plan KAP26206, Lot 23, District Lot 3866, Osoyoos Division of Yale District, which shall state that a resolution relating to that land has been made under this section and that further information about it may be inspected at the Municipal Hall.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C295/19

    THAT Council approve the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit (File: TUP 19-01) to permit a music school at 3591 Elliott Road for a period of three years subject to the conditions of the attached permit.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C296/19

    THAT Council consider the public feedback received during the Social Issues Town Hall meeting at a future Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss housing and social issues as part of the 2020-2022 Strategic Priorities and budget deliberations.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C297/19

    THAT Council rescind second reading of City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.83, 2019; and

    THAT Council give second reading, as amended, to City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.83, 2019; and

    THAT Council direct staff to schedule the proposed bylaw amendment for a Public Hearing

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C298/19

    THAT Council approve the expansion of video surveillance at the Westbank Lions Hall, located at 2466 Main Street.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The meeting recessed at 2:57 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 3:07 p.m.

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C299/19

    THAT Council repeal the "Winter Roadway Maintenance Policy", dated October, 2014, and the "Snow Clearing Policy for Sidewalks, Walkways and Stairways", dated October, 2014; and

    THAT Council adopt the City of West Kelowna Road Maintenance Policy and Procedures, dated August 13, 2019.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C300/19

    THAT Council give first, second and third reading to the City of West Kelowna Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.63.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Information Report from the GM of Engineering and Public Works

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C301/19

    THAT Council approve sharing 30% ($5,267.40) of the 2018 surplus of Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre with Active Living Entreprises Ltd.

    CARRIED Opposed: Councillor Friesen


  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C302/19

    THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Corporate Officer to execute the 2019-2020 Annual Operating Agreement (AOA) between British Columbia Transit and the City of West Kelowna.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Letter dated July 29, 2019 from the Sustainable Transportation Partnership of the Central Okanagan to the Honourable Claire Trevena, MLA, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

The meeting adjourned at 4:22 p.m.