Peachland public meetings in 2022

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Peachland Regular Council Meeting on December 6, 2022, includes first, second, and third readings of Bylaw No. 2370 (amending the Signing Authority Bylaw) and adoption of Council Procedure Bylaw Amendment No. 2369. Council will also receive an information report on timelines for the Beach Avenue Zoning Project and hold an in-camera meeting on labour relations.

• Bylaw No. 2370, 2022 Signing Authority Bylaw No. 1774 Amendment Bylaw - first, second, and third readings
• Council Procedure Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2369, 2022 - adoption
• Timelines Report for Beach Avenue Zoning Project - for information
• In-camera meeting on labour relations (Community Charter Section 90(1)(c))
• Confirmation of November 22, 2022 Regular Council Meeting minutes

Council passed a resolution requesting that BC Housing and the Regional District of Central Okanagan pay development cost charges and fees for the Peachland Seniors' Support Society Phase Two project. The meeting also included the adoption of administrative bylaws and the acceptance of a zoning project timeline report.

• Requested RDCO and BC Housing pay Development Cost Charges (DCCs) and fees for Peachland Seniors' Support Society Phase Two project
• Approved first, second and third reading of Bylaw No. 2370, 2022 Signing Authority Bylaw No. 1774 Amendment Bylaw
• Adopted Council Procedure Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2369, 2022
• Accepted timelines report for Beach Avenue Zoning Amendment Project for information
• Received Regional District of Central Okanagan Board Report dated November 24, 2022 for information
• Received correspondence from BC Council, Girl Guides of Canada for information

Committee of the Whole

The District of Peachland Committee of the Whole is meeting to confirm the agenda and minutes from June 28, 2022, and to receive a presentation from the Peachland Seniors' Support Society regarding Phase 2, delivered by Spencer Andres of CitySpaces. No other discussion items are listed, so the meeting is largely procedural aside from this presentation.

• Presentation by Peachland Seniors' Support Society on Phase 2
• Confirmation of June 28, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole received a presentation regarding a proposed 73-unit senior housing project. The presentation detailed project costs, a rezoning application, and the necessity of waiving Development Cost Charges (DCCs) for the project to proceed.

• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting agenda
• Approved June 28, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Received presentation from CitySpaces regarding Peachland Seniors' Support Society Phase 2 Housing Project for information

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The only substantive item is a motion to hold an in-camera (closed) session to discuss preliminary negotiations about a proposed municipal service, citing potential harm to the municipality if discussed publicly.

• Motion to hold in-camera meeting under Community Charter Section 90(1)(k) for preliminary municipal service negotiations

Council approved the meeting agenda and voted to hold an in-camera meeting regarding preliminary negotiations for a municipal service. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 AM.

• Approved December 6, 2022 Special Council Meeting agenda
• Approved motion to hold an in-camera meeting pursuant to Community Charter Section 90(1)(k)

Regular Council Meeting

Peachland Council will hold first and second readings for two zoning amendments: one for 6785 Thorne Road and one for 5948 Highway 97. They will also discuss potential new zoning regulations for Beach Avenue, including a proposed three-storey height limit. The meeting includes several quarterly department reports and requests for decisions on a consulting contract extension and a grant application for air conditioning replacement.

• Zoning and OCP amendment for 6785 Thorne Road (first and second readings)
• Zoning amendment for 5948 Highway 97 (first and second readings)
• Council Procedure Bylaw Amendment No. 2369 (first, second, and third readings)
• Request for decision on extension of consulting service provider for waterfront engineering
• Request for decision on UBCM grant application for air conditioning replacement at the Community Centre

Council gave first and second readings to zoning and OCP amendments for 6785 Thorne Road and 5948 Highway 97. The council also directed staff to prepare a timeline for new zoning regulations on Beach Avenue to limit building heights to three storeys.

• Approved first and second readings for OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2367 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2368 (6785 Thorne Road)
• Approved first and second readings for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2366 (5948 Highway 97) (6-1)
• Approved first, second, and third readings for Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 2369
• Extended Waters Edge Engineering Ltd. contract until project completion or December 31, 2023
• Approved application for $82,389 UBCM grant for Community Centre air conditioning replacement
• Directed staff to prepare a timeline for Beach Avenue zoning options to limit building heights to three storeys
• Approved the December 2022 and 2023 Regular Council Meeting schedules
• Received 2022 Third Quarter Department reports for information

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular council meeting with several routine items, including confirming minutes and receiving reports. The main substantive item is the adoption of a borrowing bylaw for a protective services building. Council will also hear a presentation from WildSafe BC and receive an election proclamation report. A motion on zoning for Beach Avenue is noted for a future meeting.

• Adoption of Protective Services Building Borrowing Bylaw and Loan Authorization Bylaw
• Presentation by WildSafe BC on end-of-year activities
• 2022 General Election Proclamation Report for information
• Notice of motion for future meeting on Beach Avenue zoning (height and setbacks)
• Correspondence from RDCO and United Way BC

Council adopted Bylaw No. 2364 to authorize a loan for a new Protective Services building. Additionally, the start time for all Regular Council meetings was changed to 6:00 PM.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 2364, 2022 – Protective Services Building Loan Authorization Bylaw (Carried)
• Changed start time of all Regular Council Meetings to 6:00 PM (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor Dave Collins to the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission through October 31, 2026 (Carried)
• Directed Administration to invite United Way to present to the Committee of the Whole in 2023 (Carried)
• Approved November 8, 2022 meeting agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from September 27 (Special and Regular) and November 1 (Inaugural) meetings (Carried)
• Received WildSafeBC year-end presentation for information (Carried)
• Accepted 2022 Election Proclamation Report for information (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

This is the inaugural regular council meeting for the newly elected Peachland council. The agenda covers the swearing-in of the mayor and six councillors, the national anthem, the mayor's inaugural address, and council and committee board appointments. No other business items are listed.

• Swearing in of Mayor Elect Patrick Van Minsel
• Swearing in of six councillors elect
• Mayor's inaugural address
• Council and committee board appointments

The newly elected Council was sworn into office. Council approved the meeting agenda and appointed members to various municipal committees and boards for both short-term and four-year terms.

• Approved the November 1, 2022 Inaugural Council Meeting agenda
• Approved five-month committee appointments ending March 31, 2023
• Approved four-year committee and board appointments ending October 31, 2026

Regular Council Meeting

Peachland Council is meeting to hear presentations on the Ponderosa development and golf course, including a phasing strategy from district consultants and a presentation from Romspen Development. Council will also consider adopting the 2023 Parcel Tax Exemption Bylaw and decide on two grant applications for fire department equipment and extreme heat risk mapping. Committee reports and correspondence are for information only.

• Presentation on Ponderosa Phasing Strategy from consultants Tartaglia Planning Consulting and McElhanney Consulting
• Presentation from Romspen Development on Ponderosa project
• 2023 Parcel Tax Exemption Bylaw for adoption
• 2022 Volunteer and Composite Fire Departments Equipment and Training Fund application for decision
• 2022 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund application for RDCO Extreme Heat Risk Mapping project for decision

Council endorsed a phasing strategy for the Romspen-owned lands of the Ponderosa development, which includes a reduction in residential units and a nine-hole golf course. Staff were directed to prepare a zoning bylaw amendment and schedule a public information meeting. Council also adopted the 2023 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw and approved a $30,000 grant application for fire department equipment and training.

• Endorsed phasing strategy for Romspen-owned Ponderosa lands (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare zoning bylaw amendment for CD-7 Zone (carried)
• Directed staff to schedule public information meeting on proposed changes (carried)
• Adopted 2023 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2365 (carried)
• Approved $30,000 grant application for Volunteer & Composite Fire Departments Equipment and Training Fund (carried)
• Approved RDCO applying for Extreme Heat Risk Mapping grant (carried)
• Received Fire Hall Advisory Committee report for information (carried)
• Received RDCO Board Report for information (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The only substantive item is a motion to hold an in-camera (closed) meeting immediately after, citing legal privilege and confidentiality provisions. No decisions or discussions are listed for public items.

• Motion to hold in-camera meeting on Sept 27, 2022 under Community Charter sections 90(1)(j) and 90(1)(i)

The special council meeting was brief and procedural. Council approved the agenda as presented and voted to hold an in-camera meeting immediately afterward, citing sections of the Community Charter related to prohibited disclosure and solicitor-client privilege. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved September 27, 2022 special council meeting agenda (carried)
• Held in-camera meeting under Community Charter sections 90(1)(j) and 90(1)(i) (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Peachland Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a potential referendum for a new fire hall, third reading of OCP and zoning amendment bylaws for 5481 Clements Crescent, and first readings of the 2023 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw. Council will also review a development variance permit for 5944 Highway 97 S and discuss a motion to pause use of CR1 and CR2 zones pending community consultation.

• Third reading of OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for 5481 Clements Crescent
• First, Second and Third readings of 2023 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2365, 2022
• Request for decision on Development Variance Permit for 5944 Highway 97 S
• Request for decision on New Fire Hall Referendum
• Motion to pause use of CR1 and CR2 zones pending community consultation

Council gave third reading to OCP and zoning amendment bylaws for a market rental multi-family building at 5481 Clements Crescent, with conditions including a $250,000 affordable housing contribution if strata titled. Council also authorized a parcel tax increase of up to $125 for a new Protective Services Building, subject to an October 15, 2022 referendum. A motion to direct administration to prepare a zoning amendment for Beach Avenue mixed-use buildings was defeated.

• Gave third reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw 2343 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2344 for 5481 Clements Crescent (5-2)
• Authorized parcel tax increase up to $125 per parcel for new Protective Services Building, effective no earlier than 2025, pending referendum (carried)
• Approved 2023 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2365 (first, second, third reading) (carried)
• Authorized Development Variance Permit DVP22-03 for garden suite at 5944 Highway 97S (carried)
• Accepted Council Remuneration Review Committee report and adopted recommendations (carried)
• Defeated motion to direct administration to prepare zoning amendment for Beach Avenue mixed-use buildings (2-5)
• Approved sending letter to MP regarding RCMP retroactive costs (carried)
• Received correspondence on curbside recycling transition, RDCO board report, and Kelowna Regional Transit partners (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting of the District of Peachland. The main item is a request for decision on appointing a Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer for assent voting. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Appointment of Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer for Assent Voting

Council appointed the Director of Corporate Services as Chief Election Officer and the Executive Assistant as Deputy Chief Election Officer to oversee the assent voting process for Bylaw No. 2364, 2022, which is being held in conjunction with the general local election. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Appointed Jennifer Sawatzky as Chief Election Officer for assent voting on Bylaw 2364 (carried)
• Appointed Philippa Harding as Deputy Chief Election Officer for assent voting on Bylaw 2364 (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Peachland Council is meeting to consider several planning items, including a development permit for Todd's Resort on Beach Avenue, third reading of OCP and zoning amendment bylaws for 5481 Clements Crescent, and adoption of a minor DCC amendment bylaw. Council will also decide on a gratis request from the Making Waves Mural Festival and consider a motion from Councillor Condon to pause use of CR1/CR2 zones pending community consultation. The meeting includes an in-camera session for labour relations.

• Todd's Resort Comprehensive Development Permit for 3966, 3976, 3946 Beach Avenue
• OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws, 5481 Clements Crescent - third reading
• Minor DCC Amendment Bylaw No. 2363, 2022 - adoption
• Making Waves Mural Festival gratis request
• Councillor Condon motion to halt CR1/CR2 zone use pending OCP consultation

Council authorized a Form and Character Development Permit for a 50-unit multi-family and single-family development at 3966-3976-3946 Beach Avenue, subject to a $233,195 landscape security and one-year completion timeline. Council also adopted a minor Development Cost Charge amendment bylaw and approved a gratis request for the Making Waves Mural Festival. One agenda item (OCP and zoning amendment for 5481 Clements Crescent) was removed before the meeting.

• Approved Todd's Resort Development Permit DP22-10 for 46 multi-family units and 4 single-family bungalows (carried)
• Adopted Development Cost Charge Amendment Bylaw No. 2363, 2022 (carried)
• Approved gratis request for Making Waves Mural Festival (carried)
• Received Healthy Watersheds Committee 2021 Annual Report for information (carried)
• Received Regional District of Central Okanagan Board report for information (carried)
• Approved agenda as amended, removing Item 6.1.2 (carried)
• Approved July 26, 2022 minutes as amended (carried)
• Held in-camera meeting under Section 90(1)(c) of Community Charter (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Peachland Council is meeting to consider several administrative and planning items, including a development variance permit, the 2022 annual report, a protective services borrowing bylaw referendum question, and a council committee policy. They will also receive departmental quarterly reports and correspondence from regional bodies and the RCMP.

• Development Variance Permit DVP22-01 for 5360 Huston Road (driveways)
• 2022 Annual Report
• Protective Services Borrowing Bylaw Referendum Question
• Council Committee Policy PRO-028
• Department Quarterly Reports (April-June 2022)

Council approved the referendum question for the 2022 assent vote, asking electors to authorize borrowing up to $17.5 million over 30 years for a new Protective Services Building. They also approved a development variance permit for 5360 Huston Road, adopted the 2022 Annual Report, deferred a council committee policy, and supported West Kelowna Taxi's expansion into Peachland.

• Approved referendum question for $17.5M Protective Services Building loan (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP22-01 for 5360 Huston Road (carried, Mayor opposed)
• Adopted 2022 Annual Report (carried)
• Deferred Council Committee Policy PRO-028 to November 2022 (carried)
• Received quarterly reports April-June 2022 (carried)
• Received RCMP and RDCO reports (carried)
• Provided letter of support for West Kelowna Taxi expansion (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Peachland Council is meeting to consider several items, including third reading of a loan authorization bylaw for a protective services building, decisions on capital funding for that building and wastewater planning, a development variance permit, and a curbside recycling agreement. Council will also receive the 2021 audited financial statements and an update on the strategic plan.

• Third reading of Protective Services Building Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2364, 2022
• Request for decision on Protective Services Building Capital Funding from Canada Community Building Fund
• Request for decision on Wastewater Master Planning Document funding from Canada Community Building Fund
• Development Variance Permit for 5379 Buchanan Road
• Request for decision on Curbside Recycling – Recycle BC Agreement

Council gave third reading to the Protective Services Building Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2364, 2022, which will proceed to referendum in October 2022. Council also accepted the 2021 audited financial statements, approved a development variance permit for 5379 Buchanan Road, and supported grant applications for a new fire hall and wastewater master planning.

• Gave third reading to Protective Services Building Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2364 (carried)
• Accepted 2021 audited financial statements as final (carried)
• Authorized Mayor and CFO to sign 2021 financial statements (carried)
• Approved 2021 Statement of Financial Information (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP22-02 at 5379 Buchanan Road (carried)
• Supported CCB grant application for Fire Hall construction (carried)
• Supported CCB grant application for Wastewater Master Planning Document (carried)
• Requested Recycle BC to directly undertake curbside recycling starting April 30, 2026 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The District of Peachland Committee of the Whole is meeting to confirm the agenda and minutes from June 14, 2022, and to receive a presentation on First Nations Water from a Grade 3/4 class at Peachland Elementary School. No other discussion items are listed, so the meeting is largely procedural aside from the student presentation.

• Presentation on First Nations Water by Peachland Elementary School Grade 3/4 class (speakers: Sydney, Ethan, Jett, Emily)
• Confirmation of June 14, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Council will review borrowing bylaws for protective services and revenue anticipation. The body is also deciding on a cannabis retail license and a non-farm use application. Discussions include the Turner Park Concept Plan and water supply updates.

• Adoption of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2346 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2347 for Todds RV and Camping
• Protective Services Building Borrowing Bylaw No. 2364
• 2022 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2362
• Non-Medicinal Cannabis Retail Store Licence Application for 5500 Clements Crescent
• ALC Non-Farm Use Application for 5950 Ehlers Road

Council approved Turner Park Concept #2 as a conceptual plan for long-term phased development and directed staff to investigate short-term improvements to the sports field area for 2022/2023. Council also gave readings to several bylaws, adopted OCP and zoning amendments for Todds RV and Camping, and supported a non-farm use application for a winery at 5950 Ehlers Road.

• Approved Turner Park Concept #2 as conceptual plan (carried)
• Directed staff to investigate short-term Turner Park sports field improvements (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to DCC Amendment Bylaw No. 2363 (carried)
• Adopted OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2346 for Todds RV and Camping (carried)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2347 for Todds RV and Camping (carried)
• Gave first and second reading to Protective Services Building Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2364 (carried)
• Adopted Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2362 (carried)
• Supported non-farm use application for winery at 5950 Ehlers Road (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive presentations on the Central Okanagan Poverty and Awareness Strategy (COPAWS) and potential changes to Recycle BC services. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion and information.

• Presentation on Central Okanagan Poverty and Awareness Strategy (COPAWS) by Jennifer Casorso, Nancy Henderson, and Brittany Nichols
• Presentation on potential Recycle BC changes by Travis Kendel, Engineering Manager, Regional District of Central Okanagan
• Confirmation of minutes from April 19, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting

The Committee of the Whole received informational presentations on the Central Okanagan Poverty and Wellness Strategy, the Regional Housing Strategy, and potential Recycle BC service changes. No substantive decisions were made; the only actions were to receive the presentations for information.

• Received Recycle BC service change presentation for information (COTW-22/06/14-003)
• Received poverty and housing strategy presentations for information (COTW-22/06/14-004)

Public Hearing

The District of Peachland is holding a public hearing to consider OCP Amendment Bylaw 2343, 2022 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2344, 2022 for the property at 5481 Clements Crescent. The hearing includes staff presentations, applicant representation, and public input before the hearing is closed.

• OCP Amendment Bylaw 2343, 2022
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2344, 2022
• Property at 5481 Clements Crescent

The District of Peachland held a public hearing on June 14, 2022, for proposed bylaws to amend the Official Community Plan and zoning for 5481 Clements Crescent. The application would change the future land use from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential and rezone the parcel from A2 Rural to RM4 Multi-unit Residential and R1 Single Detached Residential. Public comments were heard, with several residents opposing the density and traffic concerns, and the developer responding to issues. No decision was made at the hearing; it was closed after receiving input.

• Opened public hearing for OCP Amendment Bylaw 2343 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2344 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for OCP Amendment Bylaw 2343 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2344 (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

This is a procedural special council meeting with no substantive items listed on the public agenda. The only concrete action is a motion to hold an in-camera (closed) meeting immediately afterward, citing a section of the Community Charter related to information prohibited from disclosure. No decisions, presentations, or bylaws are listed for public discussion.

• Motion to hold In-Camera meeting on June 2, 2022 under Community Charter Section 90(1)(j)

The June 2, 2022 Special Council Meeting was called to order and the agenda was approved unanimously. Council then voted to hold an In-Camera (closed) meeting immediately following, citing a section of the Community Charter related to information prohibited from disclosure. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 2, 2022 special meeting agenda (carried)
• Approved move to In-Camera meeting under Community Charter s.90(1)(j) (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Peachland Council is meeting to consider several items, including third reading of an OCP and zoning amendment for properties on Beach Avenue, adoption of financial and parcel tax bylaws related to water infrastructure, and a decision on a development variance permit. Council will also hear a presentation on an external process review and receive recommendations from the Fire Hall Advisory Select Committee.

• Third reading of OCP and Zoning Amendment at 3946, 3976, 3966 Beach Avenue (Todds RV & Camping)
• Adoption of 2021 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2334
• Adoption of Water Treatment Plant Debt Servicing Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 2348, 2022
• Adoption of Water System Capital Improvement Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 2349, 2022
• First, second, and third readings of 2022 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2362

Regular Council Meeting

Peachland Council is meeting to consider first, second and third readings of the 2022 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2341 and the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 2342, with a special meeting scheduled for May 12 to adopt them. Council will also receive a presentation on curbside recycling from the Regional District of Central Okanagan, hear the Mayor's Task Force on Climate Change annual report, and discuss a referral on forestry cut blocks from Westbank First Nation/Ntityix.

• First, second and third readings of 2022 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2341
• First, second and third readings of 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 2342
• Special Council Meeting on May 12, 2022 at 10:00AM to adopt both bylaws
• Presentation on Solid Waste Management Plan Update and Curbside Recycling by Travis Kendel, RDCO
• Referral from Westbank First Nation/Ntityix on forestry cut blocks and roads

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Peachland Regular Council meeting on April 19, 2022 includes decisions on the Peachland Hub project (expansion of the 50+ Activity Centre and an annex at Cousins Park), adoption of zoning and road closure bylaws for McKay Lane, a development permit for three residential buildings, and new pay-per-use fees for EV charging stations. Council will also receive updates on minor Development Cost Charges and a letter to the Minister of Housing.

• Adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2307 and Road Closure Bylaw No. 2304 for McKay Lane, and authorize sale of road closure area
• Authorize Form and Character Development Permit (DP21-10) for three multiple family buildings at Buchanan Road and McKay Lane, with $114,573 landscape security
• Approve pay-per-use EV charging: $2/hour plus $4/hour overstay fee at 2nd Street Parking Lot stations
• Approve Peachland Hub Society project: expand 50+ Activity Centre, build annex at Cousins Park, lease to Wellness Society and Food Bank
• Appoint Mayor Fortin and Councillor Van Minsel to Peachland Hub Society Steering Committee