CITY OF WEST KELOWNA

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 6:00 P.m. - 10:00 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

MEMBER ABSENT:

• 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
• Jason Brolund, Fire Chief
• Brad Savoury, Director of Legal Services
• Duncan Dixon, Staff Sgt., RCMP
• Rob Pikola, Inspector, RCMP
• Brent Magnan, Planning Manager
• Bob Dargatz, Development Services/Approving Officer
• Shelley Schnitzler, Legislative Services Manager/Corporate Officer
• Mike Cain, Bylaw Services Manager
• Kari O'Rourke, Communications and Engagement Manager
• Rebecca Narinesingh, Corporate Records Coordinator

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1.

CALL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 7:13 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 the City's COVID-19 Safety Plan regarding indoor seated gatherings and events, limited seating was provided.  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

Regional District of Central Okanagan Highlights from the January 13, 2022 Regional Board Meeting (Item 5.1 under Mayor and Councillor's Reports)

2.2

Z 21-08, Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.110, 2021 (Third Reading and Adoption), 3595 Elliott Road (Item 8.2.1 under Development Services)

• OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL'S CONSIDERATION:

  Resolution No.

  1. Postpone Consideration

  2. Third Reading and Adopt

  3. Deny

2.3

Replacement Pages 72 - 87 for File: Z 21-02, OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 100.64 and 154.104 (1st and 2nd), Smith Creek Road (Item 8.2.2 under Development Services)

2.4

Re-order Item 8.4.1 to follow Item 6.1

3.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C038/22

  THAT the agenda be adopted as amended.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C039/22

  THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, January 11, 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

Rise and Report

The following individuals have been selected to serve on the Advisory Planning Commission for the next three year term, ending December 31, 2024:

• Anthony Bastiaanssen
• Joe Gluska
• Nicole Richard
• Briane Simpson
• Andrew Smith
• Melissa Smith
• Wayne Van Damme

5.1.2

Regional District of Central Okanagan Highlights from the January 13, 2022 Regional Board Meeting

6.

DELEGATIONS

6.1

West Kelowna Youth Ambassador Program

Introduction of the 2021/2022 Youth Ambassador Team: Lucas Nitsch, Abbie Schwab, Arielle Findlater, Ty Rempel, Trinity Symington and Bryce Frederick.

6.2

Casa Loma Emergency Preparedness

This item was moved forward from Item 8.4.1

Information report from the Fire Chief

6.3

John Martin, Casa Loma Fire Warden Team

Mr. Martin presented the Fire Warden roles and responsibilities before, during and following an evacuation of the Casa Loma community.

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

DIVISION REPORTS

8.1

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

8.1.1

WildSafe BC Bear Smart Community Initiative

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C040/22

  THAT Council consider and direct staff to proceed with the first step of becoming a Bear Smart Community and undertake a Bear Hazard Assessment at a cost of $15,000.00; and

  THAT WildSafe BC be invited to the first Committee of the Whole meeting in 2022 to provide an update on the progress of their work within the City of West Kelowna. 

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.2

2021 Department Statistics – 4th Quarter

Information report from the CAO

8.1.3

Amendments to Water Regulations Bylaw No. 274

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C041/22

  THAT Council give first, second and third reading to City of West Kelowna Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw No.  274.01, 2022.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  The meeting recessed at 8:40 p.m.

  The meeting reconvened at 8:47 p.m.

   

  
  

8.2

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

8.2.1

Z21-08, Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.110, 2021 (Third Reading and Adoption),3595 Elliott Road

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C042/22

  THAT Council postpone consideration of Third Reading of City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.110, 2021.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.2

BC Transit Ridership and Service Update

Information Report from the Senior Planner

8.2.3

Z 21-02, OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No 100.64 and 154.104 (1st and 2nd), Smith Creek Road

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C043/22

  THAT Council give first and second reading to City of West Kelowna Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 0100.64, 2022 (File: Z 21-02); and

  THAT Council give first and second reading to City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.104, 2022 (File: Z 21-02); and

  THAT Council direct staff to schedule the proposed bylaw amendments for Public Hearing pending receipt of a conceptual stormwater management plan to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.

  CARRIED; Councillors de Jong and Zanon opposed

   

8.2.4

DVP 21-27; Development Variance Permit; Hwy 97 S (Goats Peak)

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C044/22

  THAT consideration of DVP 21-27, Development Variance Permit, Hwy 97 S (Goats Peak) be postponed and brought back to Council in two weeks.

  CARRIED; Mayor Milsom and Councillor Johnston opposed

   

8.3

ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS / PARKS

8.4

FIRE RESCUE SERVICES

8.4.1

Casa Loma Emergency Preparedness

This item was moved to follow Item 6.1

8.5

CORPORATE INITIATIVES

8.6

FINANCIAL SERVICES / RECREATION AND CULTURE

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C045/22

  THAT the meeting be extended to 10:15 p.m.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.6.1

2022 Financial Plan Early Approval Requests 2nd Phase

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C046/22

  THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with the capital expenditures as listed on attached Schedule C.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.

CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS

10.

NOTICE OF MOTION

11.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING

The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.