CITY OF WEST KELOWNA

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:30 P.m. - 5:30 P.m.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

3731 OLD OKANAGAN HWY, WEST KELOWNA, BC

MEMBERS PRESENT:

• Councillor Tasha Da Silva
• Councillor Rick de Jong
• Councillor Jason Friesen
• Councillor Stephen Johnston (Acting Mayor)
• Councillor Garrett Millsap
• Councillor Carol Zanon

MEMBER ABSENT:

• Mayor Gord Milsom

Staff Present:

• Ron Mattiussi, Interim CAO
• Trevor Seibel, Deputy CAO/Deputy Corporate Officer (virtual)
• Sandy Webster, Director of Corporate Initiatives (virtual)
• Brent Magnan, Director of Development Approvals
• Bob Dargatz, Development Manager/Approving Officer
• Chris Oliver, Planning Manager
• Rebecca Narinesingh, Corporate Records/FOI Specialist
• Melissa Hunt-Anderson, Community & Social Development Coordinator
• Yvonne Mitchell, Planner III
• Danica Floto, Bylaw Community Support Officer
• Greg Woodcox, Sgt., RCMP

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1.

CALL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 1:30 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

3.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C176/24

  THAT the agenda be adopted as presented.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C177/24

  THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.2

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C178/24

  THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR’S REPORTS

Acting Mayor Johnston, on behalf of Council, invited the community to the City Hall/Library Building official opening on June 29, 2024.

It was acknowledged that Friday, June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples' Day and Council congratulated the Class of 2024 Westside graduates.

6.

DELEGATIONS

6.1

Danielle Hubbard, CEO Okanagan Regional Library

Danielle Hubbard, CEO of Okanagan Regional Library provided a PowerPoint presentation on the library's strategic plan and was available for questions and comments from Council.

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

DIVISION REPORTS

8.1

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

8.2

FINANCIAL SERVICES

8.3

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

8.3.1

DP 24-08; Development Permit; Lot A District Lot 486 ODYD Plan EPP135675 (3717 Hoskins Road)

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C179/24

  THAT Council authorize the issuance of a Westbank Urban Centre Development Permit (DP 24-08) for a 7 storey mixed use building at Lot A District Lot 486 ODYD Plan EPP135675 located at 3717 Hoskins Road, subject to the conditions outlined in the Development Permit in the report dated June 11, 2024 from the Planner III.

  AND FURTHER THAT if the Development Permit has not been issued within one year from the date of approval, the Permit shall be deemed to have been refused and the file closed.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.2

Westside Resource Hygiene Centre

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C180/24

  THAT Council direct staff to collaborate with the social service sector providers to pilot a new resource hygiene centre to support people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurities within our community.

  It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C181/24

  THAT Council defer the Westside Resource Hygiene Centre.

  DEFEATED; Councillors Zanon, Da Silva and Friesen opposed

   

  QUESTION ON THE MAIN MOTION

  DEFEATED; Councillors Johnston, de Jong and Millsap opposed

  
  

• It was moved and seconded

  Resolution No. C182/24

  THAT staff bring back a report to Council within the next one to two meetings outlining resources required to mitigate impacts of the resource hygiene centre on the adjoining neighbourhood.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4

RECREATION AND CULTURE

8.5

ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS / PARKS

8.6

CORPORATE INITIATIVES

8.7

FIRE RESCUE SERVICES

9.

CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS

10.

NOTICE OF MOTION

11.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING

The meeting adjourned at 3:42 p.m.