CITY OF WEST KELOWNA

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, June 28, 2022, Immediately Following the Public Hearing at 6:00 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 / Operations
• Warren Everton, Director of Finance / CFO
• Brad Savoury, Director of Legal Services
• Brent Magnan, Director of Development Approvals
• Bob Dargatz, Development Manager/Approving Officer
• Rob Hillis, Engineering Manager
• Kari O'Rourke, Communications and Engagement Manager
• Chris Oliver, Planning Supervisor
• Rebecca Narinesingh, Corporate Records Coordinator
• Carla Eaton, Senior Planner - Long Range

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1.

CALL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 6:28 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. 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

2.1

Remove Item 8.4.1 Strategic Priorities Fund Application

3.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C167/22

  THAT the agenda be adopted as amended.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Public Hearing held Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C168/22

  THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing held Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.2

Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C169/22

  THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.3

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C170/22

  THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, June 14, 2022 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

Collaboration with Westbank First Nation

5.1.2

Thank You to Chris Derickson, Former Chief of Westbank First Nation

5.1.3

2021 Annual Report

In accordance with Section 99 of the Community Charter, the public was invited to present submissions or questions to Council regarding the 2021 Annual Report

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C171/22

  THAT Council consider the 2021 Annual Report, prepared in accordance with Sections 98 and 99 of the Community Charter.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.1.4

Regional District of Central Okanagan Highlights from the May 30, 2022 Regional Board Meeting

5.1.5

Regional District of Central Okanagan Highlights from the June 9, 2022 Regional Board Meeting

6.

DELEGATIONS

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

DIVISION REPORTS

8.1

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

8.1.1

Recycle BC – Curbside Recycling Collection

Travis Kendel, Manager of Engineering, RDCO, and Jordan Best, Director, Collection, Recycle BC attended the meeting virtually

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C172/22

  THAT Council requests Recycle BC undertake direct curbside recycling services within the City of West Kelowna commencing April 30, 2026; and

  THAT Council authorize staff to submit the Recycle BC Acknowledgement letter on behalf of the City before July 1, 2022 to acknowledge and agree to the Recycle BC requirements as outlined in this report; and

  THAT Council direct staff to work with Recycle BC to extend the current agreement to April 30, 2026 to align the commencement of the Recycle BC direct service with the expiration of the City’s current curbside collection contract; and

  THAT the City of West Kelowna encourages the use of a multi-stream cart service and curbside glass collection.

  CARRIED; Councillor Zanon opposed

   

8.2

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

8.2.1

P 20-07, Zoning Bylaw No. 265, 2022

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C173/22

  THAT Council give Third Reading as amended to the City of West Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 0265, 2022, by amending the following:

  • • Section 3.25.3(e)i.b) by adding “or deciduous” to the type of drought-tolerant species permitted as part of an agricultural buffer; and
    • Section 4.3.1(b) by amending 6.0 m to 6.2 m; and
    • Section 4.5.1(a) by adding “institutional” to the list of uses where accessible parking spaces shall be provided.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.2

DVP 22-06, Development Variance Permit, 975 Lloyd Jones Drive

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C174/22

  THAT Council authorize the issuance of a Development Variance Permit (DVP 22-06) for 975 Lloyd Jones Drive to vary S. 10.4.5.g.1 of the Zoning Bylaw No. 0154 to reduce the front parcel setback distance from 6.0m to 4.5m.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.3

DVP 19-06, Development Variance Permit, 3357 Hihannah View

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C175/22

  THAT Council postpone issuance of Development Variance Permit (DVP 19-06) for 3357 Hihannah View.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3

ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS / PARKS

8.3.1

2710, 2712, 2714, 2716, and 2718 Cameron Road Sanitary Sewer Connections

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C176/22

  THAT Council give first, second and third reading to “City of West Kelowna Local Area Sewer Service Establishment Applegreen Court/Cameron Road Amendment Bylaw No 0139.01, 2022”

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.2

Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant Update

The Director of Engineering and Operations provided an update on the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant.

8.4

FIRE RESCUE SERVICES

8.4.1

Strategic Priorities Fund Application

This item has been removed from the agenda.

8.5

CORPORATE INITIATIVES

8.6

FINANCIAL SERVICES / RECREATION AND CULTURE

8.6.1

2021 DRAFT Statement of Financial Information (SOFI)

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C177/22

  THAT Council approve the 2021 DRAFT Statement of Financial Information report for the City of West Kelowna.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.

CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS

10.

NOTICE OF MOTION

11.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING

The meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.