CITY OF WEST KELOWNA

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, March 09, 2021, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 1:30 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

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
• Mark Koch, Director of Development Services
• Jason Brolund, Fire Chief
• Brad Savoury, Director of Legal Services
• Duncan Dixon, Staff Sgt., RCMP
• Brent Magnan, Planning Manager
• Bob Dargatz, Development Services/Approving Officer
• Lisa Siavashi, Financial Services Manager/Deputy CFO
• Kari O'Rourke, Communications Manager
• Mark Roberts, Special Projects Manager
• Shelley Schnitzler, Legislative Services Manager/Corporate Officer

​​

---

1.

CALL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m.

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

In accordance with the most recent Provincial Health Officer Order regarding gatherings and events, the public was not permitted to attend Council meetings in person.  As an open meeting, it was webcast live and is archived on the City's website.

2.

INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C098/21

  THAT Council add item Z 20-13, Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.101, 2021, 2500 Tallus Heights Lane, to this agenda for consideration of third reading.

  DEFEATED; Councillors de Jong, Findlater and Zanon opposed

   

3.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C099/21

  THAT the agenda be adopted as presented.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C100/21

  THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.2

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C101/21

  THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR’S REPORTS

Mayor Milsom sent condolences to the family of Rolli Cacchioni on his recent passing.  Mr. Cacchioni was School Trustee as well as a former educator, and community volunteer.

Mayor Milsom advised that the vaccine clinic for COVID-19 will begin in West Kelowna on March 22, 2021 at the Westbank Lions Community Centre.

6.

DELEGATIONS

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

DIVISION REPORTS

8.1

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

8.1.1

Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant Main Tender Award

The Director of Engineering and Public Works provided a presentation on the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant and the Main Tender Award.

8.1.2

West Kelowna’s City Hall Update – March 2021

The Special Projects Manager provided an update on the West Kelowna City Hall project.

The meeting recessed at 2:56 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 3:07 p.m.

 

8.2

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

8.2.1

DVP 21-01, Development Variance Permit, 2802 Smith Creek Road (Smith Creek Stage 1)

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C102/21

  THAT Council authorize the issuance of a Development Variance Permit (DVP 21-01) for Lot A, DL 3478, ODYD, Plan KAP56155, Except Plans KAP56156 and KAP57629 (Smith Creek Stage 1) in accordance with the attached permit to vary Zoning Bylaw No. 0154, S.10.4.5(g).1 for all thirty-three lots in the proposed subdivision to reduce the front parcel boundary setback from 4.5 m to 3.5 m, and for a garage or carport having vehicular entry from the front from 6.0 m to 3.5 m, providing that 6.0 m is maintained from garage to laneway or back of curb/sidewalk.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.2

DVP 21-05; Development Variance Permit; 1884 Diamond View Drive

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C103/21

  THAT Council authorize the issuance of a Development Variance Permit (DVP 21-05) for 1884 Diamond View Drive to vary S.10.4.5(g).1 of Zoning Bylaw No. 0154 to reduce the minimum setback from a private access easement to a building from 4.5 m to 3.86 m and to a garage from 6.0 m to 3.01 m, in accordance with the attached permit (Attachment 1).

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.3

DP 21-04; Development Permit with Variance; 1631 Pritchard Drive

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C104/21

  THAT Council authorize issuance of Development Permit (DP 21-04) for 1631 Pritchard Drive with a variance to S.10.4.5(g).1 of Zoning Bylaw No. 0154 to reduce the front setback to a garage from 6.0 m to 5.6 m, in accordance with the attached permit (Attachment 1).

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.4

P 21-04, Regional Growth Strategy Review, RDCO Referral

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C105/21

  THAT Council recommend the Regional District of the Central Okanagan not undertake a 5-year review of the Regional Growth Strategy.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3

ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS / PARKS

8.3.1

Community Emergency Preparedness Fund – Flood Mitigation Planning

Councillor Johnston left the meeting at 4:05 p.m.

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C106/21

  THAT Council support the application to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund, Flood Risk Assessment, Mapping and Mitigation Planning Stream, seeking the maximum $150,000 toward creating a Flood Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan;

  THAT Council amend the 2021 to 2025 Financial Plan, as may be required; and,

  THAT Council authorize the Mayor and/or Chief Administrative Officer to execute the contribution agreement.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY  (Councillor Johnston was not present for the vote)

   

  The meeting recessed at 4:12 p.m.
  The meeting reconvened at 4:20 p.m. 

   

  Councillor Johnston returned to the meeting at 4:20 p.m.

   

8.4

FIRE RESCUE SERVICES

8.5

CORPORATE INITIATIVES

8.6

FINANCIAL SERVICES / RECREATION AND CULTURE

8.6.1

Draft 2021-2025 Financial Plan and Ten-Year Capital Plan

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C107/21

  THAT Council defer consideration of third reading of the City of West Kelowna Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0284, 2020, to the March 23, 2021 Council meeting.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.

CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS

10.

NOTICE OF MOTION

11.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING

The meeting adjourned at 4:21 p.m.