Lake Country public meetings in 2021

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular council meeting with several proposed bylaw amendments up for first, second, and third reading, including changes to development approval procedures, electronic meetings, and building regulations. Council will also decide on a request to build a retaining wall on a road dedication at 17073 Coral Beach Road, and consider waiving business license and zoning requirements for a food dehydrating business.

• Development Approval Procedures Amendment Bylaw 1170, 2021
• Council Procedures Amendment (Electronic Meetings) Bylaw 1175, 2021
• Building Regulation Amendment (Provisional Occupancy) Bylaw 1177, 2021 and Fees Amendment Bylaw (Building) 1178, 2021
• Retaining wall request at 17073 Coral Beach Road (Lot 41, Plan KAP11565)
• Waiver request for Business License Bylaw 1000, 2017 and Zoning Bylaw 561, 2007 for food dehydrating business at 4-12840 Stillwater Court

Council referred the Development Approval Procedures Amendment Bylaw 1170 back to staff for review by the new Director of Planning in January 2022, and forwarded proposed amendments to a future Strategy Session. The Council Procedures Amendment (Electronic Meetings) Bylaw 1175 was given first, second, and third reading. However, the Building Regulation Amendment (Provisional Occupancy) Bylaw 1177 and Fees Amendment Bylaw 1178 failed, as did a motion to waive business license and zoning requirements for a food dehydrating business at 4-12840 Stillwater Court. A crossing agreement covenant was approved for a retaining wall at 17073 Coral Beach Road.

• Referred Development Approval Procedures Amendment Bylaw 1170 back to staff for review (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Council Procedures Amendment (Electronic Meetings) Bylaw 1175 (carried)
• Failed Building Regulation Amendment (Provisional Occupancy) Bylaw 1177 and Fees Amendment Bylaw 1178 (opposed by Mayor and six councillors)
• Approved crossing agreement covenant for retaining wall at 17073 Coral Beach Road (carried)
• Failed motion to waive business license and zoning for food dehydrating business at 4-12840 Stillwater Court (opposed by Mayor and five councillors)

Public Hearing

The Lake Country Council is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1168, 2021, which would remove a section from the Zoning Bylaw to allow docks and boatlifts to be built with alternative materials, such as steel piles, in line with provincial regulations. The hearing includes public comment and letters received before and after the agenda posting.

• Zoning Amendment (Dock Materials) Bylaw 1168, 2021
• Proposed removal of Section 10.12.4 (h) from Zoning Bylaw
• Allows alternative dock and boatlift materials including steel piles
• Public hearing scheduled for December 7, 2021, 7:00-7:30 PM

The public hearing was held to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1168, 2021, which would remove a section from the Zoning Bylaw to allow docks and boatlifts to be built with alternative materials, such as steel piles, per provincial regulations. No written or verbal comments were received, and the hearing was closed after about seven minutes. No decision was made at this hearing; the matter will proceed to Council for consideration.

• Opened the public hearing for Zoning Amendment (Dock Materials) Bylaw 1168, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
• Received no written letters before or after agenda posting.
• Received no public comments during the hearing.
• Closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting

Lake Country Council is meeting to decide on a range of items, including a $15 million grant application for wastewater treatment upgrades, several development variance permits, and amendments to bylaws regarding short-term rentals and bylaw enforcement. They will also consider adopting a zoning bylaw for dock materials and a temporary borrowing bylaw for the wastewater plant.

• Grant application for $15,000,000 to Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program for Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 5 upgrades, with $4,000,500 borrowing if approved
• Zoning Amendment (Dock Materials) Bylaw 1168, 2021 for third reading and adoption
• Development permits and variances for properties at 13378 McCreight Road, 10650 Tyndall Road, 4486 Finch Road, and 12012 Willett Road
• Bylaw amendments: Bylaw Notice Enforcement and MTI Amendment Bylaw 1171, Highways and Traffic Amendment Bylaw 1172, and Zoning Amendment (Short Term Vacation Rental) Bylaw 1173
• License of Occupation for foreshore along Pelmewash Parkway for community recreation

Council approved a $15 million grant application to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program for Phase 5 of the Wastewater Collection and Treatment System, and amended the 2022-2026 Financial Plan to borrow $4,000,500 for the District's 26.67% share, contingent on grant success. Council also adopted several bylaws, including a zoning amendment for dock materials, and approved or denied various development permits. A motion to send a letter urging the province to mandate winter tires on rental vehicles was carried.

• Approved $15M grant application for WWTP Phase 5, with $4,000,500 borrowing (carried)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment (Dock Materials) Bylaw 1168, 2021 (carried)
• Approved Development Permit DP2021-016-C and variance for 13378 McCreight Road (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP2020-017 for 10650 Tyndall Road (carried)
• Referred DVP2021-014 for 4486 Finch Road back to staff for revised design (carried)
• Approved DVP2021-007 for 12012 Willett Road (front yard variance), denied side yard and F-shaped dock variances (carried, opposed: Ireland, Scarrow)
• Granted 3-month extension for DP2019-041-C and SRP2019-005 (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 1169, 2021 for temporary borrowing (WWTP) (carried)

Strategy Session

This is a short strategy session of the Lake Country Council. The only substantive item is a draft review of the Mobility Improvement Program, with no attachments provided. The meeting is otherwise procedural, including an acknowledgment of the unceded territory of the squilx"/syilx (Okanagan) peoples.

• Draft review of the Mobility Improvement Program
• No attachments listed for the program item
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road

Council received an update on the Mobility Improvement Program draft and discussed how to address the current deficit. Council asked staff to present hybrid funding options that split the deficit between Property Tax and Parcel Tax revenues. No decisions were made; the draft will be completed and distributed to Council for review and adoption after the budget is finalized.

• Requested staff present hybrid funding options splitting the mobility program deficit between Property Tax and Parcel Tax revenues.

Public Art Advisory Commission

This agenda contains no substantive items—only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system. The meeting is scheduled for November 29, 2021, but no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

The Public Art Advisory Commission met and adopted the agenda, but made no formal decisions on art projects. They discussed the completed Pelmewash Parkway art project, a separate gateway proposal, a damaged mural at Winfield Memorial Hall, and maintenance of birdhouse sculptures. The committee asked an artist to submit a formal proposal with costs for the Traffic Circle Project and agreed future communications can be by email or virtual meetings.

• Adopted the November 29, 2021 meeting agenda.
• Discussed Pelmewash Parkway art project completion and potential events with OKIB elders.
• Discussed gateway marker proposal as separate from the parkway project.
• Discussed damaged mural at Winfield Memorial Hall; no decision made.
• Noted four new birdhouse sculptures; a maintenance 'work bee' will be organized.
• Noted School District 23 requested a change to the Sphere sculpture; $500 payment outstanding to artist.
• Asked for a formal proposal with costs from an artist for the Traffic Circle Project.
• Agreed future communications can be via email or virtual meetings.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee voted to support the 2022 Parks, Recreation & Culture budget requests and recommend Council fund them. It also voted to support the proposed 1.25% annual tax increase for four years (2020-2023) for parks and facilities renewal. The committee deferred further discussion on expanding pickleball facilities until a Sports and Recreation Assessment is completed. It also accepted the resignation of member Garry McCracken and thanked him for his service.

• Adopted the November 22, 2021 meeting agenda with a correction to item 3.
• Adopted the October 4, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Supported the 2022 Parks, Recreation & Culture budget requests and recommended Council consider funding them.
• Supported the proposed 1.25% annual tax increase for 4 years (2020-2023) for parks and facilities renewal.
• Deferred further discussion on expanding pickleball facilities until the Sports and Recreation Assessment is completed.
• Acknowledged the resignation of Garry McCracken and thanked him for his volunteer service.

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes, receive a staff update on Agricultural Land Commission changes allowing residential flexibility effective January 1, 2022, and consider a variance application for a shared commercial access easement for a cidery at 1919 and 1983 Goldie Road. The agenda includes routine procedural items and two substantive discussion items.

• Staff update on ALC Residential Flexibility effective January 1, 2022
• Variance for shared Commercial Access Easement for a Cidery at 1919 and 1983 Goldie Road
• Adoption of May 31, 2021 minutes
• Adoption of November 22, 2021 agenda

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will consider several development applications and land use bylaws. Discussions include potential borrowing for a new fire hall and proposed changes to water service rates and budget items.

• Fire Hall borrowing of $6.124 million or $6.6 million
• 57-lot residential subdivision at Beacon Hill Drive (Lakestone Summit Phase)
• Notice on Title for 3110 Woodsdale Road
• Proposed water rate changes from $0.77 to $0.86 per cubic metre
• Water budget items including $1,100,000 for Hare Road Water Main Extension

Council approved a 57-lot residential subdivision at Lakestone Summit with development variance permits, including a longer cul-de-sac and waived emergency exit, but rejected a motion that would have required the developer to construct a gravel emergency access. Council also adopted several bylaws, including a land use contract discharge, an OCP and zoning amendment, and a local service area repeal, and approved borrowing for a new fire hall.

• Approved DP2020-028-C for 57-lot subdivision at Lakestone Summit (5-2, opposed: Scarrow, Ireland)
• Approved DVP2020-019 with variances including cul-de-sac length up to 2,130m and waived emergency exit (5-2)
• Rejected motion to require gravel emergency access for Summit Phase (4 opposed: Reed, Gambell, McKenzie, Kozub)
• Adopted Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw 1164 for 13974 Ogilvey Lane (unanimous)
• Adopted OCP Amendment Bylaw 1146 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1147 (unanimous)
• Adopted Moberly Local Service Area Repealing Bylaw 1163 (opposed: Ireland, Reed)
• Approved $6.124M borrowing for fire hall, funded partly from reserve, no sale of existing site (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 Council meeting schedule (unanimous)

Strategy Session

The strategy session was informational, with staff updating Council on the Water Master Plan, a proposed water management plan, the Carr's Landing servicing strategy, and a proposed water rate increase. No formal decisions were made; the session was for gathering input and direction.

• No formal decisions made; items discussed only

Water Services Advisory Committee

The Water Services Advisory Committee recommended Council amend the Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw 984, 2016 to increase the consumption charge from $0.77 to $0.86 per cubic metre for residential, multi-family residential, commercial, and seasonal irrigation customers, and the agricultural charge from $120 to $125 per acre. The committee also recommended Council not proceed with the Carr's Landing Servicing Strategy at this time and recommended a Water Management Plan for the Swalwell watershed. A list of 2022 capital water projects totaling over $4 million was recommended for budget approval.

• Recommended water rate increase: consumption charge $0.77 to $0.86/cubic metre, agricultural $120 to $125/acre (carried)
• Recommended Council not proceed with Carr's Landing Servicing Strategy at this time (carried)
• Recommended Council undertake a Water Management Plan for the Swalwell watershed (carried)
• Recommended 2022 capital projects list for budget approval, including Hare Road Water Main Extension ($1,100,000) and Irvine Road Pump Station/PRV ($1,600,000) (carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda and minutes of April 23, 2021 (carried)

Strategy Session

This is a strategy session of the Lake Country, BC Council. The only substantive item is an update on single-use plastics, with attached documents about new provincial powers for local governments to regulate them and a provincial action plan. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it appears to be a discussion item.

• Single Use Plastic Update with attachments on local government regulation authority and CleanBC Plastics Action Plan

Council held a strategy session on single-use plastics and discussed next steps, including deferring further regulation until early 2022 pending new provincial and federal legislation. They also discussed continuing regional waste reduction efforts, engaging youth, and sharing Recycle BC recycling information with the community. No formal decisions were made.

• Deferred single-use plastic regulation discussion to early 2022 (no vote)
• Discussed continued work with Regional Waste Reduction Office on solid waste and pilot Pop-up Recycling Depot
• Discussed engaging Youth Councillors in plastic reduction education
• Discussed communicating Recycle BC recycling information to the community

Regular Council Meeting

Council closed the Z2020-002 zoning amendment application for the RLPO Zone (Madsen, et al.) and decided that future applications to amend the zone will be considered individually. The decision was carried with opposition from Councillors McKenzie and Kozub. Council also granted a three-month extension for a development permit at 3118 Reimche Road and amended a development permit resolution for 9960/9970 Bottom Wood Lake Road to include a landscape security deposit condition.

• Closed Z2020-002 RLPO Zone amendment application; future applications considered individually (opposed: McKenzie, Kozub)
• Granted 3-month extension to Development Permit DP2019-023-C at 3118 Reimche Road until Feb 2, 2022
• Amended DP2019-034-C resolution for 9960/9970 Bottom Wood Lake Road to require $432,241 landscape security deposit before building permit
• Deferred Moberly Local Service Area Repealing Bylaw 1163, 2021 to next meeting pending resident communication
• Adopted Slope Stability Management Policy 191, 2021
• Adopted Fire Hydrants Inspection and Maintenance Policy 192, 2021 with amendment clarifying private hydrants not District-maintained
• Directed staff to investigate bylaw amendments for spike fence alternatives to reduce wildlife suffering
• Gave third reading to Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw 1164, 2021 for 13974 Ogilvey Lane

Public Hearing

This is a public hearing for Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw 1164, 2021, which would permit a secondary suite in an existing building. The council will hear public comments before deciding on the bylaw.

• Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw 1164, 2021
• Secondary suite in existing building
• Public comment period
• Letters received after agenda posting

The public hearing was held for Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw 1164, 2021, which would permit a secondary suite in an existing building. No decision was made; the hearing was closed after hearing comments from a resident and the property owner.

• Public hearing opened and closed for Bylaw 1164 (no vote taken)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider imposing remedial action on a deck deemed hazardous at 10420 Okanagan Centre Road E, and will vote on placing notices on title for three other properties with building compliance issues. The agenda also includes first and second reading of a zoning amendment on dock materials, adoption of a tax exemption bylaw, and approval of a loan authorization bylaw for the wastewater treatment plant.

• Remedial action for deck at 10420 Okanagan Centre Road E (hazardous, unsafe, building code contravention)
• Notice on Title decisions for 11407 Okanagan Centre Road W, 5075 Glenmore Road, 10175 Chase Road
• Zoning Amendment (Dock Materials) Bylaw 1168, 2021 - first and second reading
• Adoption of Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw 1165, 2021
• Loan Authorization Bylaw (WWTP) 1158, 2021 and Temporary Borrowing Bylaw 1169, 2021

Council imposed remedial action requirements on a deck and deck coverings at 10420 Okanagan Centre Road East, declaring them hazardous, unsafe, and a nuisance, and requiring removal within 45 days. Council also deferred two Notice on Title items for compliance work, advanced a dock materials zoning amendment, and adopted several bylaws including a tax exemption and a loan authorization for the WWTP.

• Imposed remedial action on deck at 10420 Okanagan Centre Road East (carried)
• Deferred Notice on Title at 5075 Glenmore Road for 6 weeks (carried)
• Deferred Notice on Title at 10175 Chase Road for 3 months (carried)
• Gave first and second reading to Zoning Amendment (Dock Materials) Bylaw 1168, 2021 and forwarded to public hearing (carried)
• Amended Council Remuneration and Expenses Policy 164, 2018 per task force recommendations (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Moberly Local Service Area Repealing Bylaw 1163, 2021 (carried)
• Adopted Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw 1165, 2021 (carried)
• Approved Certificate of Sufficiency, adopted Loan Authorization Bylaw (WWTP) 1158, 2021, and gave first, second, and third reading to Temporary Borrowing Bylaw (WWTP) 1169, 2021 (carried)

Strategy Session

This is a strategy session of the Lake Country, BC Council. The only substantive item is a discussion of the Forest and Vegetation Strategy, with a PDF attachment provided. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Forest and Vegetation Strategy discussion

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider approving a development permit and variance for a 196-unit multiple family development at 9960 and 9970 Bottom Wood Lake Road, including a $432,241 security deposit. They will also discuss financial support for the Avana affordable rental housing proposal at the same site, and consider discharging a land use contract at 13974 Ogilvey Lane.

• Development Permit DP2019-034-C and Variance DVP2021-025 for 196-unit development at 9960 & 9970 Bottom Wood Lake Road
• Security deposit of $432,241 for development permit
• Avana Affordable Rental Housing Proposal at 9960 & 9970 Bottom Wood Lake Road
• Land Use Contract Discharge LUC2020-001 at 13974 Ogilvey Lane
• Lake Country Heritage and Cultural Society 2021 Annual Report

Council approved a development permit and variance for a 196-unit multiple family development at 9960 and 9970 Bottom Wood Lake Road, including a security deposit of $432,241. Council also gave first and second reading to a land use contract discharge for 13974 Ogilvey Lane and forwarded it to a public hearing. Additionally, Council adopted bylaws supporting an affordable rental housing proposal by Avana Developments for the same Bottom Wood Lake Road properties.

• Approved Development Permit DP2019-034-C for 196-unit development at 9960/9970 Bottom Wood Lake Rd
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP2021-025 increasing site coverage from 50% to 63.5%
• Approved $432,241 security deposit for development permit
• Gave first and second reading to Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw 1164 for 13974 Ogilvey Lane
• Forwarded Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw 1164 to public hearing
• Adopted Development Cost Charge Reduction Bylaw 1166 (first, second, third reading)
• Adopted Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw 1167 for 9960/9970 Bottom Wood Lake Rd (first, second, third reading)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Lake Country, BC Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting on October 4, 2021, contains only boilerplate and technical placeholders from the eSCRIBE software. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee heard a presentation from the Lake Country Riders and voted to encourage Council to support the club's vision. The Committee also recommended that Council adopt the Oyama Isthmus Park concept design as a high priority. Project updates were provided on several parks and recreation initiatives.

• Adopted agenda with reordering of presentation item (carried)
• Adopted minutes of November 16, 2020 (carried)
• Encouraged Council to support Lake Country Riders' vision and mandate (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt Oyama Isthmus Park concept design as high priority (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Lake Country Regular Council meeting on September 21, 2021 includes decisions on several development applications, including a 20-unit row house project and a 44-unit townhouse development. Council will also consider temporary use permits, development variance permits, and notices on title for properties on Pretty Road. A permissive tax exemption bylaw for two local organizations is also on the agenda.

• Development Permit DP2019-005-C and DVP2020-021 for 20 row houses at 11565 Okanagan Centre Road East, with $242,325.00 security deposit
• Development Permit DP2020-012-C and DVP2021-024 for 44-unit townhouse development at 3041 Woodsdale Road, with $327,977.30 security deposit
• Temporary Use Permit TP2021-001 and DP2021-027 for outdoor RV and boat storage at 9162 Glenmore Road
• Development Variance Permit DVP2020-020 at 15050 Pelmewash Parkway to allow on-site sewerage system
• Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw 1165, 2021 for Little Owl Academy and Winfield Memorial Hall

Council approved a development permit and variance for a 20-unit row house project at 11565 Okanagan Centre Road East, with a $242,325 security deposit and a driveway access permit required. A 44-unit townhouse development at 3041 Woodsdale Road was also approved with variances and a $327,977.30 security deposit. A temporary use permit for an RV and boat storage at 9162 Glenmore Road was approved. A variance for 15050 Pelmewash Parkway was denied, but a subsequent motion referred it to staff pending more information.

• Approved Development Permit DP2019-005-C and DVP2020-021 for 20 row houses at 11565 Okanagan Centre Road East (carried, opposed by Councillor Kozub)
• Approved Development Permit DP2020-012-C and DVP2021-024 for 44 townhouses at 3041 Woodsdale Road (carried, opposed by Councillors Gambell and Kozub)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit TP2021-001 and Development Permit DP2021-027 for RV/boat storage at 9162 Glenmore Road (carried, opposed by Councillor Ireland)
• Denied Development Variance Permit DVP2020-020 for 15050 Pelmewash Parkway (motion failed)
• Referred DVP2020-020 to staff pending additional information (carried, opposed by Councillor Gambell)
• Approved Notice on Title for 12008 Pretty Road (carried, opposed by Councillor Ireland)
• Approved Notice on Title for 11263 Pretty Road (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw 1165, 2021 (carried)

Strategy Session

This is a strategy session of the Lake Country Council. The only substantive item on the agenda is a discussion of the Winfield Memorial Hall parking lot lease. No decisions are listed; the item has no attachments and appears to be an initial discussion.

• Winfield Memorial Hall parking lot lease discussion

The Special Council meeting on September 21, 2021, was held to discuss the Winfield Memorial Hall Parking Lot Lease. The Winfield Memorial Hall presented a list of proposed changes to the draft lease. No decisions were made during this session; the item was only discussed.

Strategy Session

This special council meeting was a strategy session where the CAO introduced a project and representatives from Avana Affordable Rental Incentives presented an overview of a proposed affordable housing project in Lake Country. Council asked questions about the organization's other projects, demand, and demographics served. No decisions were made; the item was informational only.

• Avana Affordable Rental Incentives presented proposed affordable housing project
• Council discussed demand for affordable housing and demographics served

Council held a special meeting to receive an overview of the proposed Avana Affordable Rental Incentives project in Lake Country. Representatives presented details on the project, including other completed projects, demand for affordable housing, and the demographic it would assist. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational only.

• Received presentation from Avana Affordable Rental Incentives on proposed project

Regular Council Meeting

Lake Country Council is meeting to decide on several development-related applications, including a 96-unit multiple family development at 2532 Shoreline Drive and a six-unit development at 3590 Redecopp Road. They will also consider a liquor licence referral for a winery at 2290 Goldie Road and a development permit for an addition to that winery. The agenda includes routine items like adoption of minutes and reports.

• Development Permit DP2019-043-C-A and Variance DVP2021-015 for 3590 Redecopp Road: six-unit development, height variance to 10.57m/3 storeys, with $36,209 security deposit if approved
• Development Permit DP2020-024-C and Variance DVP2021-017 for 2532 Shoreline Drive: 96-unit development, rear yard buffer reduction from 3m to 0m, with $237,900 security deposit
• Liquor Licence Referral R2021-006/007 for 2290 Goldie Road: winery special event areas, capacity 150 persons, hours 9am-10pm, with 8 of 11 resident responses opposed
• Development Permit DP2021-024-C for 2290 Goldie Road: winery addition and on-site parking

Council approved a development permit for a 96-unit multiple family development at 2532 Shoreline Drive, along with a variance to reduce the rear yard buffer, and required a $237,900 security deposit. A separate motion to deny a six-unit development at 3590 Redecopp Road failed, and a subsequent motion to approve it, with a $36,209 security deposit, was carried. Council also forwarded a recommendation to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch regarding liquor licence applications for 2290 Goldie Road, recommending approval with restrictions on hours of sale.

• Approved Development Permit DP2020-024-C and variance DVP2021-017 for 2532 Shoreline Drive (96-unit development) with a $237,900 security deposit.
• Approved Development Permit DP2019-043-C-A and variance DVP2021-015 for 3590 Redecopp Road (six-unit development) with a $36,209 security deposit.
• Forwarded a recommendation to the LCRB for liquor licence applications R2021-006 and R2021-007 at 2290 Goldie Road, recommending approval with hours of sale restricted to 9am-10pm.
• Approved Development Permit DP2021-024-C for an addition to the winery and on-site parking at 2290 Goldie Road.
• Adopted the agenda and the minutes of the August 24, 2021 meeting with an amendment to a resolution date.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with one substantive item: a report on a permissive tax exemption for Winfield Memorial Hall, referencing Bylaw 1102 from 2019. The agenda also includes routine adoption of the agenda and adjournment. No other business is listed.

• Permissive tax exemption discussion for Winfield Memorial Hall
• Reference to Bylaw 1102, 2019

Strategy Session

This is a strategy session of the Lake Country, BC council. The agenda text contains only boilerplate interface elements from the eSCRIBE software and no substantive agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature with no listed business.

Strategy Session

This agenda for the Lake Country, BC strategy session on 2021-08-24 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no concrete information about what the council will address at this meeting.

Regular Council Meeting

Lake Country Council is meeting to decide on several development applications, including a 57-lot residential subdivision at Beacon Hill Drive with associated variances, a house addition variance at 15858 Greenhow Road, and other development permits. Council will also consider initiating an Alternative Approval Process for a wastewater treatment plant loan authorization bylaw and adopting nuisance lighting bylaws.

• 57-lot residential subdivision at Beacon Hill Drive with retaining wall, road, and sewer variances
• Development Variance Permit DVP2021-012 to reduce side yard setback from 2m to 1.81m at 15858 Greenhow Road
• Development Permit Amendment DP2016-014-A at 5532 Oyama Lake Road to relocate house and add barn, with $425 security deposit
• Alternative Approval Process for Loan Authorization Bylaw (WWTP) 1158, 2021, with elector deadline options of Oct 12 or Nov 9, 2021
• Adoption of Nuisance Amendment (Lighting) Bylaw 1159, 2021 and Bylaw Notice Enforcement and MTI Amendment (Nuisance Lighting) Bylaw 1160, 2021

Council denied a motion to approve a 57-lot residential subdivision and associated variances at Beacon Hill Drive, then rejected a motion to defer the applications to staff with specific conditions. A subsequent motion to defer the applications to staff for processing under the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw was carried 4 to 2. Council also approved several other development permits, a notice on title, and multiple bylaws.

• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP2021-012 for 15858 Greenhow Road, reducing the side yard setback from 2m to 1.81m for a house addition.
• Approved Development Permit Amendment DP2016-014-A for 5532 Oyama Lake Road, relocating a house and adding a barn, with an additional $425 security deposit.
• Approved Development Permit DP2021-014-C for 13512 Moberly Road to permit a deck addition.
• Approved placing a Notice on Title on the property at 15790 Old Mission Road pursuant to Section 57 of the Community Charter.
• Adopted Electronic Form Submission Policy 190, 2021.
• Initiated the Alternative Approval Process for Loan Authorization Bylaw (WWTP) 1158, 2021, with an amended elector response form and a deadline of October 12, 2021.
• Adopted Nuisance Amendment (Lighting) Bylaw 1159, 2021 and Bylaw Notice Enforcement and MTI Amendment (Nuisance Lighting) Bylaw 1160, 2021.
• Deferred Development Permit DP2020-028-C and Development Variance Permit DVP2020-019 for the 57-lot subdivision at Beacon Hill Drive to staff for processing under the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw.

Regular Council Meeting

This agenda for the July 20, 2021 Regular Council Meeting of Lake Country, BC, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a placeholder or system-generated page with no substantive content.

Council approved a referral to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch recommending issuance of a liquor licence for a brewery at 4-10058 Hwy 97 N, despite two opposing public comments. Council also approved a development variance permit for a U-shaped dock at 13614 Carr's Landing Road, a development permit for a fabric-covered structure at 10386 Newene Road, and several community grants. Staff were directed to prioritize enforcement of illegal short-term rentals and other nuisance bylaws.

• Approved liquor licence referral for brewery at 4-10058 Hwy 97 N (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP2021-004 for U-shaped dock at 13614 Carr's Landing Road (carried, opposed by Councillor Scarrow)
• Approved Development Permit DP2021-001-C for fabric-covered structure at 10386 Newene Road with $1,030 security deposit (carried)
• Approved Community Engagement Grants: $1,000 to Tennis Club, $2,000 to Pickleball Association, $5,000 to Rotary Club (carried)
• Approved $2,000 grant-in-aid for Community Fridge project (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Nuisance Amendment (Lighting) Bylaw 1159 and related Bylaw 1160 (carried)
• Directed staff to proactively enforce bylaws prioritizing illegal short-term rentals, nuisance lighting/odour, illegal parking, and encroachments (carried)
• Adopted Subdivision and Development Servicing Amendment Bylaws 1161 and 1162 (carried)

Special Council Meeting

Council adopted the agenda and then amended and gave first, second, and third reading to the Subdivision and Development Servicing Amendment Bylaw 1161 and the Fees Amendment Bylaw 1162, including changes to variance approval wording and fee percentages. Council also referred Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1149 back to staff for more information, gave first reading to Bylaws 1150, 1151, and 1153 with specific amendments, and adjourned.

• Adopted the Special Council Meeting agenda for July 13, 2021.
• Amended Bylaw 1161 to change 'Obtain Variance Approval' to 'Council Approves or Denies Variance' in Figure B-2, then gave it first, second, and third reading.
• Amended Bylaw 1162 to reduce the Detailed Design fee from 3.5% to 3% and the Pre-Design Report fee from 0.75% to 0.5%, then gave it first, second, and third reading.
• Referred Zoning Amendment (Ag-related Residential) Bylaw 1149 back to staff for additional information and clarification.
• Gave first reading to Zoning Amendment (Accessory & Ag-related Uses) Bylaw 1150.
• Amended Zoning Amendment (Tourist Accommodation) Bylaw 1151 to remove the agri-tourism section and short-term vacation rentals, then gave it first reading.
• Amended Zoning Amendment (Food & Beverage) Bylaw 1153 to remove on-site alcohol production requirement and add specific use regulations for cideries, meaderies, and wineries, then gave it first reading.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.

Public Hearing

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The Lake Country Council held a public hearing on July 6, 2021, for proposed Bylaws 1146 (OCP amendment) and 1147 (zoning amendment). No decisions were made; the hearing was informational, with one public comment from Erin Calver expressing support and raising questions about utilities, vehicular use, tree removal, and a fence request. The hearing was closed at 7:25 p.m.

• Opened public hearing for Bylaws 1146 and 1147 at 7:00 p.m.
• Received two pieces of correspondence prior to agenda posting.
• Received one piece of correspondence after agenda posting.
• Heard public comment from Erin Calver regarding the proposed amendments.
• Closed public hearing at 7:25 p.m. with no further comments.

Regular Council Meeting

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Council adopted three bylaws: OCP amendment Bylaw 1083, zoning amendments Bylaws 1084 and 1139, all related to development. It approved a $15,000 grant to the Okanagan Centre Community Hall for roof repairs and a $5,000 Community Engagement Grant for the Oyama Community Club garden project. Council also approved sending a letter to the federal government supporting decriminalization, but not legalization, of small amounts of illicit drugs, with resources for treatment and rehabilitation.

• Adopted OCP Amendment Bylaw 1083, 2019
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1084, 2019
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1139, 2021
• Approved $15,000 Community Hall Grant to Okanagan Centre Community Hall
• Approved $5,000 Community Engagement Grant to Oyama Community Club
• Approved sending letter to federal government supporting decriminalization of small amounts of illicit drugs
• Referred Development Variance Permit DVP2021-004 back to staff to revise dock design

Strategy Session

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Special Council Meeting

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Council approved the 2020 Annual Report and 2020 Schedules of Financial Information. It also approved an additional $100,000 for the Okanagan Centre Road East project due to market price increases, funded from the Road Reserve. Council rescinded third reading of the OCP and zoning amendment bylaws (1146 and 1147).

• Approved 2020 Annual Report
• Approved 2020 Schedules of Financial Information
• Approved $100,000 additional funding for Okanagan Centre Road East project
• Amended 2021 Financial Plan to fund road project from Road Reserve
• Rescinded third reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw 1146 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1147

Regular Council Meeting

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Council amended the Loan Authorization Bylaw for the wastewater treatment plant to $8.84 million and gave it three readings, with approval to be sought from electors through an alternative approval process. Council also gave third reading to OCP and zoning amendments for a property, approved a development variance permit for a dock, and supported a non-adhering residential use application for farm housing. Several other bylaws were adopted, including transit and local service area amendments.

• Amended WWTP Loan Authorization Bylaw 1158 to $8,840,000 and gave three readings (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP2021-005 for 17914 Juniper Cove Road (carried)
• Gave third reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw 1146 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1147 (carried)
• Gave first reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1156 with conditions including traffic study and site tour (carried)
• Approved Development Permit DP2020-015-C for 7650 Finch Road with $43,970 security (carried, opposed by Ireland, Kozub, Reed)
• Supported Non-Adhering Residential Use Application ALR2020-009 for 2411 Davidson Road (carried)
• Adopted Lake Pine Local Service Area Bylaws 1154 and 1155 (carried)
• Adopted Development Cost Charge Amendment (Parks) Bylaw 1140 (carried, opposed by Gambell)

Strategy Session

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Public Hearing

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The public hearing for OCP Amendment Bylaw 1146 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1147 was held, but no substantive decisions were made. No public comments were received, and the applicant provided information about tree removal for hydro service. The hearing was closed without any council action.

• Public hearing for Bylaws 1146 and 1147 opened and closed without public comment
• No decisions made; hearing was procedural only

Regular Council Meeting

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Council voted down the proposed 57-lot residential subdivision at Beacon Hill Drive (Lakestone Summit Phase), including variances for retaining walls, road design, and sewer depth. The application was instead referred back to staff pending a safety, functional, and operational assessment of engineering details, drainage, curb standards, and cost impacts. The motion to refer carried with Councillors Ireland and Scarrow opposed.

• Rejected DP2020-028-C and DVP2020-019 for 57-lot subdivision at Beacon Hill Drive (motion failed, 4 opposed)
• Referred the subdivision application back to staff for additional engineering and safety assessments (carried, 2 opposed)
• Approved Development Permit DP2020-001-C for house and two accessory buildings at 18263 Crystal Waters Road with $219,194 security deposit
• Approved Development Permit DP2017-039-A1-A2-C for house at 5550 Finch Road with $7,504 security deposit
• Gave first and second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaws 1148 and 1152 (residential and care/congregate housing), forwarded to public hearing
• Gave three readings to Lake Pine Local Service Area Amendment Bylaws 1154 and 1155
• Permitted retaining wall construction in road dedication at 11290 Darlene Road, subject to crossing agreement covenant
• Gave three readings to Bylaw Notice Enforcement and MTI Amendment Bylaw 1157

Strategy Session

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• No agenda items listed
• No attachments or reports referenced
• No decisions or discussion topics identified

Agricultural Advisory Committee

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The Agricultural Advisory Committee recommended that Council support a non-adhering residential use application for a 176 ft² addition and second level at 2411 Davidson Road. The committee cited modest scope, no tree removal, and support for intergenerational farming. The motion was carried.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted April 19, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Recommended Council support for ALR2020-009 at 2411 Davidson Road (carried)

Special Council Meeting

Council decided to forward several zoning amendment bylaws to upcoming meetings. Bylaws 1148 and 1152 will go to the June 1 Regular Council Meeting, while others (1144, 1149, 1150, 1151, 1153) will be discussed at separate future meetings, with specific topics noted for further discussion. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded Zoning Amendment (Residential Uses) Bylaw 1148 and (Care Facilities) Bylaw 1152 to June 1 Regular Council Meeting
• Forwarded Zoning Amendment (Grade & Height) Bylaw 1144 to a separate meeting for further discussion
• Forwarded Zoning Amendment (Ag-related Residential) Bylaw 1149 and (Accessory & Ag-related Uses) Bylaw 1150 to a separate meeting, including discussion of agricultural setbacks, seasonal accommodation, house size in ALR, and bathroom size in accessory buildings
• Forwarded Zoning Amendment (Tourist Accommodation) Bylaw 1151 and (Food & Beverage) Bylaw 1153 to a separate meeting for further discussion

Regular Council Meeting

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Council approved a development permit for a concrete batch plant at Okanagan Centre Road West, along with a variance permit and amended soil removal permit, subject to conditions including hydroseeding berms and security deposits. A development permit for a hobby shop at 13890 Forest Hills Drive was initially defeated but later approved with an added height variance. Other approvals included a convenience store with gas bar at 3191 Woodsdale Road and a house with secondary suite at 18139 Crystal Waters Road.

• Approved Development Permit DP2017-034-C and DVP2021-011 for 3191 Woodsdale Road (convenience store with gas bar), with $35,634 security deposit (opposed: Councillor Kozub)
• Approved DP2019-041-C, DVP2019-041, and amended SRP2019-005 for concrete batch plant at Okanagan Centre Road West, with conditions including hydroseeding and $16,250 in security deposits
• Defeated motion 21.05.102 for hobby shop at 13890 Forest Hills Drive (opposed: Mayor Baker, Councillors Ireland and McKenzie)
• Approved motion 21.05.103 for hobby shop at 13890 Forest Hills Drive with added height variance to 9.0m/2 storeys (opposed: Councillors Gambell and Reed)
• Approved DP2020-020-C for house with secondary suite at 18139 Crystal Waters Road, with $28,214 security deposit
• Gave first and second reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw 1146 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1147 for 5812 McCoubrey Rd, forwarded to public hearing
• Postponed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments (P2021-003) to May 25, 2021
• Adopted Development Approvals Procedures Bylaw 1133, 2021

Strategy Session

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Special Council Meeting

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The Special Council Meeting on May 11, 2021, approved the District of Lake Country's 2020 draft Financial Statements and adopted the 2021 Tax Rates Bylaw 1145. Both motions were carried unanimously. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

• Approved 2020 draft Financial Statements (carried)
• Adopted 2021 Tax Rates Bylaw 1145 (carried)

Public Hearing

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The public hearing was held via teleconference on May 11, 2021, to consider OCP Bylaw 1083, 2019, and Zoning Amendment Bylaws 1084, 2019, and 1139, 2021. No public comments were made, and no correspondence was received after the agenda was posted. The hearing was closed at 7:23 p.m. No decisions were made at this hearing; the bylaws were only presented for public input.

• Public hearing opened at 7:00 p.m. for OCP Bylaw 1083 and Zoning Bylaws 1084 and 1139
• No public comments received; hearing closed at 7:23 p.m.

Strategy Session

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Regular Council Meeting

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Council approved the 2021 Tax Rates Bylaw (1145, 2021) with no adjustments to tax distribution, opposed by Councillors Gambell and Scarrow. Development permits for 18263 Crystal Waters Road were referred back to staff to reduce proposed retaining wall heights. Council also decided on several property compliance matters, including placing a notice on title for one property and declining notices for two others.

• Approved 2021 Tax Rates Bylaw 1145, 2021 (opposed: Gambell, Scarrow)
• Referred DP2020-001-C and DVP2021-008 back to staff to revise site plan to reduce retaining wall heights
• Approved crossing agreement covenant for 18263 Crystal Waters Road and authorized agreements with 6 other property owners
• Declined to place Notice on Title for 4435 Ottley Road; building division to continue compliance work
• Placed Notice on Title for 10420 Okanagan Centre Road E; building permit file closed
• Directed staff to report on remedial action for unsafe deck at 10420 Okanagan Centre Road E
• Declined to place Notice on Title for 16699 Carr's Landing Road; building division to continue compliance work
• Adopted Fire Protection Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw 1142, 2021

Water Services Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Lake Country Water Services Advisory Committee meeting on April 23, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Water Services Advisory Committee received updates on snowpack, water quality notices, consumption, and the Water Master Plan. It recommended maintaining the Oyama Water Moratorium and completing an irrigation master plan. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted November 13, 2020 minutes (carried)
• Recommended maintaining Oyama Water Moratorium (discussion)
• Recommended completing irrigation master plan (discussion)

Regular Council Meeting

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Council approved a development permit for an 82-unit group home at 3118 Reimche Road, with Councillor Kozub opposed. They also allocated the 2020 general fund surplus of $1,524,801, including $300,000 to IT Reserve and the rest to General Surplus, and approved $424,752 in COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant expenses. A zoning amendment for Oyama Lake Road properties was referred back to staff for further analysis, and a zoning amendment for 9494 Chase Rd was closed without proceeding.

• Approved Temporary Permit TP2019-002 for cabinet fabrication at 11345 Woodsdale Court
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP2020-013 for 11021 Okanagan Centre Rd W
• Approved Development Permit DP2020-022-C for house, suite, septic, pool on Hare Rd
• Approved Development Permit DP2019-23-C for 82-unit group home at 3118 Reimche Rd (opposed: Kozub)
• Referred Zoning Amendment Z2020-002 back to staff for additional information
• Closed Zoning Amendment Z2020-005 for 9494 Chase Rd without first reading
• Allocated 2020 surplus: $300,000 to IT Reserve, $1,224,801 to General Surplus, water/sewer surpluses to capital reserves
• Approved $424,752 in COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant expenses

Agricultural Advisory Committee

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The Agricultural Advisory Committee approved a motion stating no detriment to agriculture for a proposed batch plant with variances and a soil removal permit on Okanagan Centre Road. The plant will be on non-ALR land, and the soil permit covers all four properties, consistent with existing approvals. The committee also adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Adopted April 19, 2021 agenda (carried)
• Adopted February 22, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Approved motion of no detriment to agriculture for DP2019-041 With Variance and SRP2019-005 (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

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Council approved a development variance permit for 12827 Pixton Road to reduce the rear yard setback from 6m to 3.9m for a second storey addition. A development permit for a house and accessory building on Hare Road was referred back to staff to relocate the accessory building to comply with zoning. A development permit for a 57-lot subdivision at Beacon Hill Drive was also referred back pending additional information. Several other administrative items were approved, including grants and policy amendments.

• Approved DVP2021-002 for 12827 Pixton Rd reducing rear setback to 3.9m (carried)
• Referred DP2020-022 for Hare Rd back to staff to relocate accessory building (carried)
• Referred DP2020-028-C for Beacon Hill Dr subdivision back pending info (carried)
• Approved retaining wall at 15024 Highland Rd with conditions (carried)
• Amended Grant in Aid Policy 175 and repealed Neighbourhood Park Development Policy (carried)
• Approved grants: $2,000 to BrainTrust Canada, $1,500 to George Elliot Secondary (carried)
• Rescinded readings of OCP/Zoning amendments for Adult & Teen Challenge and Higgins (carried)
• Removed 13976 & 13938 Moberly Rd from Moberly LSA, directed servicing strategy (carried, opposed by Ireland)

Strategy Session

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Strategy Session

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Regular Council Meeting

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Council approved Development Variance Permit DVP2020-011 for 15738 Whiskey Cove Road, allowing a U-shaped dock despite a 3-metre setback variance. The 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw 1136 was adopted. Council also directed staff to work with the applicant at 10850 Lodge Road to achieve compliance with District Bylaws and Agricultural Land Commission regulations by December 31, 2022.

• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP2020-011 for 15738 Whiskey Cove Road to allow a U-shaped dock (opposed by Councillor Scarrow).
• Adopted the 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw 1136, 2021.
• Directed staff to work with the applicant at 10850 Lodge Road to achieve compliance with District Bylaws and Agricultural Land Commission regulations by December 31, 2022, and to investigate potential contraventions.
• Supported ALR2020-007, a subdivision application for 14011 Oyama Lake Road and 14052 Middle Bench Road, and forwarded it to the Agricultural Land Commission.
• Approved Soil Regulation Permit SRP2019-003 for 12450 Trewhitt Road, subject to conditions including a Water Sustainability Act permit, a survey of the natural boundary, and a $500 fee.
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Development Cost Charge Amendment (Parks) Bylaw 1140, 2021 (opposed by Councillor Gambell).
• Appointed David Geen to the Water Services Advisory Committee, effective immediately, expiring October 1, 2022.

Special Council Meeting

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Council reconsidered Development Permit DP2019-001 with Variance for 9542 Jensen Road. The applicant, Christina White, spoke about delays and a rescinded extension. Council voted to grant a 3-month extension, giving the applicant until March 21, 2021, to meet conditions. The motion carried with three councillors opposed.

• Adopted the Special Council Meeting agenda for March 9, 2021.
• Permitted the applicant for Development Permit DP2019-001 to speak.
• Granted a 3-month extension until March 21, 2021, for DP2019-001 at 9542 Jensen Road.

Strategy Session

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Regular Council Meeting

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Council supported a non-adhering residential use application for temporary farm worker housing for 40 workers at 4340 Shanks Road, with conditions including vegetative buffers, and forwarded it to the Agricultural Land Commission. A motion to grant a 3-month extension for a development permit at 9542 Jensen Road failed. Council also approved a servicing strategy for the Moberly Local Service Area and requested the Regional District consider a seasonal dog trial in regional parks.

• Supported ALR2020-001 for temporary farm worker housing for 40 workers at 4340 Shanks Road, with vegetative buffers, and forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission.
• Denied a 3-month extension for Development Permit DP2019-001 with Variance at 9542 Jensen Road.
• Approved Moberly Local Service Area servicing strategy Option 3, requiring the LSA to fund new infrastructure and split costs with the District.
• Requested the Regional District of Central Okanagan consider a trial project for on-leash dogs in Kaloya Regional Park and off-leash dogs at Kopje Regional Park between October 1 and March 31.
• Adopted the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of March 2, 2021.
• Adopted the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2021.
• Decided not to recommend a review of the Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1336 at this time.
• Failed to pass a motion to forward OCP and Zoning amendments for 16012 Oyama Rd to a public hearing, but a subsequent motion to do so was carried.

Strategy Session

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Special Council Meeting

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Council added $20,000 for a Traffic Calming and Road Safety policy and $15,000 for a Community Engagement Grant to the 2021 Financial Plan, funded from reserves on a one-time basis. The 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw 1136, 2021 was then read a second and third time as amended, and $19,458,354 in 2020 capital projects were carried over to 2021. The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.

• Added $20,000 for Traffic Calming and Road Safety policy to 2021 Financial Plan (carried)
• Added $15,000 for Community Engagement Grant to 2021 Financial Plan (carried)
• Adopted 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw 1136, 2021 as amended (carried)
• Carried over $19,458,354 in 2020 capital projects to 2021 (carried)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Lake Country, BC Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on 2021-02-22 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Agricultural Advisory Committee recommended support to Council for ALR2020-007, a lot line adjustment at 14011 Oyama Road and 14052 Middle Bench Road, to allow construction of a new single-family dwelling on a modified lot. The motion was carried with one opposed vote (David Grabavac). The application will be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for a decision.

• Adopted the February 22, 2021 agenda (carried)
• Adopted the January 25, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Recommended support for ALR2020-007 lot line adjustment at 14011 Oyama Road & 14052 Middle Bench Road (carried, opposed: David Grabavac)

Strategy Session

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Regular Council Meeting

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Council approved a development variance permit for a dock at 14966 Carr's Landing Road, allowing a U-shaped dock and steel piles instead of the usual L/T shape and wooden piles. The requested length variance from 40 to 42 metres was removed via an amendment. Council also adopted the Mobility Master Plan with amendments, supported an RDCO voting unit increase, and approved a grant application for flood risk assessment.

• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP2020-015 for 14966 Carr's Landing Road, allowing U-shaped dock and steel piles (carried)
• Removed dock length variance from 40 to 42 metres from the permit (carried)
• Supported RDCO voting unit value increase from 4,000 to 5,500 (carried)
• Adopted Mobility Master Plan with amendments including wineries as tourist destinations and Carr's Landing Road Walkway as multi-use pathway (carried)
• Approved grant application for Middle Vernon Creek flood risk assessment (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw Enforcement and Building Compliance Policy 187, 2021, repealing two older policies (carried)
• Adopted Council Procedures Amendment (Public Hearing) Bylaw 1137, 2021 (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

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Council approved a development variance permit allowing a fence on a retaining wall at 15828 McDonagh Road to exceed the usual 2.0 m height limit, up to 2.92 m, with the condition that the fence be replaced with glass panels or clear material. The motion carried with three councillors opposed. Council also adopted the Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw 1138, 2021, and directed staff to explore mutual aid and interjurisdictional planning with Vernon and the RDNO.

• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP2020-014 (Roberts) for 15828 McDonagh Road, allowing fence height up to 2.92 m (carried; opposed by Kozub, McKenzie, Reed)
• Adopted Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw 1138, 2021 (carried)
• Approved Planning Services Agreement for Fringe Area Planning (2021-2025) from in camera meeting
• Directed staff to explore mutual aid and interjurisdictional planning with Vernon and RDNO (carried)

Strategy Session

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Agricultural Advisory Committee

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The Agricultural Advisory Committee voted to recommend Council support ALR2020-001, a non-adhering residential use application for seasonal farm worker housing for 40 workers at 4340 Shanks Road. The committee also recommended Council amend the zoning bylaw for temporary farm worker housing to better support agriculture. The motion was carried.

• Appointed David Grabavac as Chair for 2021 (carried)
• Adopted the January 25, 2021 agenda (carried)
• Adopted the October 19, 2020 minutes (carried)
• Recommended support for ALR2020-001 (Sandher) farm worker accommodation at 4340 Shanks Road (carried)
• Recommended Council amend zoning bylaw for temporary farm worker housing (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

This agenda for the Lake Country, BC Regular Council Meeting on 2021-01-19 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council authorized early approval for 20 capital projects and two new staff positions, allowing expenditures before the 2021-2025 Financial Plan adoption. They also endorsed a development approval procedures bylaw, authorized a transit agreement amendment, and passed several bylaws. A motion was carried to send a letter supporting a national public health emergency declaration for the overdose crisis.

• Approved early capital projects and staff positions totaling over $7.8M (carried)
• Endorsed Development Approval Procedures Bylaw 1133, 2020 in principle and adopted Policy 186 (carried)
• Authorized BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement amendment for 2020-21 (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw 1138, 2021 (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Council Procedures Amendment Bylaw 1137, 2021 (carried)
• Adopted Records Management Bylaw 1135, 2020 (carried)
• Carried motion to send letter to federal leaders supporting overdose crisis as national emergency

Strategy Session

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Special Council Meeting

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Council adopted the 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw 1136, 2021 with a base tax increase of 2%, amended to add 1.25% for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, resulting in a 3.25% total increase. The amendment and main motion carried, with Councillors Reed, Gambell, and Kozub opposed. Council also rescinded Financial Disclosure Policy 127, 2013, and approved adding one full-time Bylaw Enforcement Officer and part-time administrative support, funded by the COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant for 2021-2022.

• Rescinded Financial Disclosure Policy 127, 2013 and designated CAO, CFO, and Corporate Officer (excluding deputies) for Financial Disclosure Act reporting (carried)
• Approved adding 1 full-time Bylaw Enforcement Officer ($85,000/year) and 1 part-time admin support ($32,000/year), funded by COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant for 2021-2022 (carried; opposed: Councillor Reed)
• Approved $6,000 supplemental request for Lone Worker Safety Monitoring System funded through Growth Taxation (carried)
• Gave first reading to 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw 1136, 2021 with 3.25% tax increase (2% base plus 1.25% for Parks and Recreation Master Plan) (carried; opposed: Councillors Reed, Gambell, Kozub)