CITY OF WEST KELOWNA

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
3731 OLD OKANAGAN HWY, WEST KELOWNA, BC
MEMBERS PRESENT:
  • Mayor Gord Milsom
  • Councillor Tasha Da Silva
  • Councillor Rick de Jong
  • Councillor Jason Friesen
  • Councillor Stephen Johnston
  • Councillor Carol Zanon
MEMBER ABSENT:
  • Councillor Garrett Millsap
Staff Present:
  • Allen Fillion, Acting CAO/Director of Engineering/Operations
  • Trevor Seibel, Deputy CAO/Deputy Corporate Officer
  • Warren Everton, Director of Finance/CFO
  • Sandy Webster, Director of Corporate Initiatives
  • Jason Brolund, Fire Chief
  • Brad Savoury, Director of Legal Services
  • Brent Magnan, Director of Development Approvals
  • Corinne Boback, Legislative Services Manager/Corporate Officer
  • Lisa Siavashi, Financial Services Manager/Deputy CFO
  • Chris Oliver, Planning Manager
  • Rob Hillis, Engineering Manager
  • Melissa Hunt-Anderson, Community & Social Development Coordinator

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The meeting was called to order at 6:02 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.

Council welcomed the public to the inaugural meeting in the Council Chambers at new City Hall.

  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C166/24

    THAT the agenda be adopted as amended.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C167/24

    THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in the City of West Kelowna Council Chambers be adopted.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C168/24

    THAT Council authorize the issuance of a Multiple Family and Intensive Residential, Sensitive Terrestrial Ecosystem, and Hillside Development Permit (DP 24-09) for a townhouse development located at 3401 Sundance Drive;

    AND THAT Council authorize variances to the City of West Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 0265 in accordance with the attached permit that the:

    • Minimum front parcel boundary setback be reduced from 6.0m to 4.0m;
    • Minimum interior side parcel boundary setback be reduced from 4.5m to 3.0m;
    • Minimum rear parcel boundary setback be reduced from 7.5m to 6.0m;
    • Minimum drive aisle width be reduced from 7.0m to 6.0m over the access lane;
    • Minimum required truck or van loading spaces be reduced from 4.0 to 3.0;
    • Maximum retaining wall height be increased from 2.5m to 4.5m; and
    • Maximum building height for units 55-58 be increased from 12m to 13.3m;

    AND THAT the issuance of the Development Permit be withheld pending receipt of a Landscape Security in the amount of $428,588.125;

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

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C169/24

    THAT Council direct staff to prioritize completion of the Rental Protection and Tenant Relocation Assistance Policies given potential impacts to residents vulnerable to redevelopment.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    The meeting recessed at 7:17 p.m.

    The meeting reconvened at 7:28 p.m.


  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C170/24

    THAT staff prioritize all legislative changes, the Rental Protection Policy, Transit Planning, Addressing Bylaw and the RC3 Short Term Rental review, before all other remaining projects that are not currently underway.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • It was moved and seconded

    Resolution No.C171/24

    THAT Council authorize a 3-year extension of a Temporary Use Permit commencing July 13, 2024, to July 13, 2027 for the purpose of operating a temporary shelter and associated supportive services subject to the conditions outlined in the attached permit.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.