West Central Okanagan Electoral Area public meetings in 2024
31 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board is meeting to consider the 2024-2028 Regional Growth Strategy Priority Projects Plan. Directors will also review an amendment bylaw regarding Dietrich Water System fees and charges.
- Regional Growth Strategy Priority Projects Plan 2024-2028 endorsement
- Dietrich Water System Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1559
- 2025 conference expense approval for Board members
- Midterm review of four RDCO Committees
Electoral Area Services Committee
The Electoral Area Services Committee will review a draft five-year financial plan including estimated 2025 tax impacts and capital project expenditures. The meeting also includes presentations from the Okanagan Regional Library and the Wilson's Landing and Communities Society.
- Review of draft 2025-2029 Financial Plan for Electoral Area Services
- Presentation by Okanagan Regional Library CEO Danielle Hubbard
- Presentation by Blanche Beda regarding Traders Cove Transfer Station recommendations
- Demonstration of the new Electoral Area Property Tax Look Up application
Regular Board Meeting
The Regional District of Central Okanagan board will discuss and vote on supporting implementation of a uniform regional food waste collection program following final engagement results. Other items include receiving the 2024 Interim Housing Needs Report, considering one Official Community Plan per electoral area, and approving a notice on title for a property at 6100 Beau Park Road due to building bylaw violations. The board will also consider amending water system fees for the Dietrich Water System and adopting the 2025 board and committee meeting schedule.
- Curbside food waste program: board to confirm support for implementation based on final engagement results
- Notice on title for 6100 Beau Park Road (Lot 6, PLAN KAP33459) due to Building Bylaw No. 1482 violation
- Dietrich Water System fees and charges amendment to be considered by board
- Official Community Plan updates: one plan per electoral area recommended by Electoral Area Services Committee
- Solid Waste Management Plan 5-year effectiveness review and 2024 updates to be received
Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting
The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board will convene a brief public session to adopt the agenda and minutes from June 27, 2024. The board will then vote to close the meeting under the Community Charter to discuss preliminary negotiations for a proposed hospital district service and confidential information from talks with the provincial government.
- Motion to close the meeting under Community Charter sections 90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b) for preliminary negotiations and confidential provincial discussions
- Adoption of draft minutes from June 27, 2024 board meeting
- Adoption of the November 28, 2024 agenda
Westside Wastewater Service Standing Committee
The Westside Wastewater Service Standing Committee will meet on November 14, 2024, to discuss three items. Members will review the draft 2025-2029 financial plan for the wastewater service. They will also receive updates on the 2024 source control program and the regional wastewater treatment plant performance.
- Draft 2025-2029 Financial Plan for the Westside wastewater service presented for review
- 2024 Source Control Program Update for the Westside Regional Wastewater System
- 2024 Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Process Update
Regular Board Meeting
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is meeting to discuss long-range planning, regional transportation services, and various grant applications. The board will also consider a loan authorization bylaw for the Okanagan Regional Library and a zoning variance for a property on Baird Road.
- Loan Authorization Bylaw No.1558 to borrow $2.5M for Okanagan Regional Library
- Development Variance Permit (VP-24-05) for a retaining wall and fence at 227 Baird Road
- Proposed sequencing for updating the Regional Growth Strategy and Official Community Plans
- Drafting a transportation service establishment bylaw for a Regional Transportation Service
- Appointment of three Animal Control Officers and one Bylaw Enforcement Officer
Electoral Area Services Committee
The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the Official Community Plans and the False Alarms Reduction Program. The body will also consider amendments to fees for the Dietrich Water System and a request for parking signs on Old Vernon Road.
- Proposed amendments to Dietrich Water System Fees and Charges Bylaw
- Update on Electoral Area Official Community Plans (OCPs)
- Proposed letter to Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure regarding no parking signs on Old Vernon Road
- Update on the False Alarms Reduction Program
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the Regional Agriculture Strategy (Phase 2). This phase focuses on developing a regional approach to protect agricultural land from climate change and population growth.
- Overview of Regional Agriculture Strategy (Phase 2)
Regular Board Meeting
The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board will consider adopting a zoning amendment for Shelter Cove, updating building and business bylaws, and renewing a fire mutual aid agreement. The meeting will also include the adoption of minutes and the appointment of a corporate officer.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-289 for Shelter Cove
- Amendments to Building Bylaw No. 1482
- Repeal and replacement of Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw
- Renewal of Mutual Aid Agreement with RDKB Big White Fire Department
- Appointment of Corporate Officer Corie Griffiths
Regular Board Meeting
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is meeting to discuss zoning amendments, infrastructure funding, and administrative policies. The board will consider a site-specific zoning change for a petting zoo and inflationary adjustments to wastewater development charges.
- Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-281 for a petting zoo at 5932 Old Vernon Road
- Inflationary adjustments to Development Cost Charges for Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant and East Trunk
- Request for Notice on Title for 4359 Maxwell Road due to Building Bylaw No. 1482 violations
- Authorization of the 2024-2034 Community Works Fund Agreement
- Report of purchase commitments exceeding $100,000 made during Q2 2024
Regular Board Meeting
The board will hold a public hearing on the 2nd and 3rd reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871‑281, which proposes a site‑specific text change to the A1 zone at 5932 Old Vernon Road to allow the continuation of a petting zoo at Kangaroo Creek Farm. Several notices on title will be presented for properties that are in violation of the RDCO Building Bylaw No. 1482. The board will also receive updates on community readiness engagement, wildfire after‑action review, and a special events permit request from the Kelowna Dirt Bike Club.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871‑281 – 2nd and 3rd reading for Kangaroo Creek Farm, 5932 Old Vernon Road
- Notice on Title for 4551 June Springs Road – violation of Building Bylaw No. 1482
- Notice on Title for 820 Firwood Road – violation of Building Bylaw No. 1482
- Community Readiness Public Engagement – report and next steps
- Kelowna Dirt Bike Club 2024 Special Events Permit request
Regular Board Meeting
The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board is considering several zoning amendments, including residential development at Shelter Cove Estates and a petting zoo at Kangaroo Creek Farm. The agenda also includes the 2024/2025 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement and updates to the Westside Liquid Waste Management Plan.
- Rescind Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-286 for 9544 Keithley Road
- Zoning amendment for 36 single family homes at Shelter Cove Estates (4401 Westside Road)
- Zoning amendment to allow a petting zoo at Kangaroo Creek Farm (5932 Old Vernon Road)
- 2024/2025 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement
- Westside Liquid Waste Management Plan update
Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting
The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board will conduct routine procedural business, including adopting the agenda and April 25 minutes. The agenda is primarily boilerplate, with the only substantive item being a motion to close the session. The closed portion will cover preliminary negotiations with the provincial government regarding hospital district services.
- Adoption of the June 27 agenda and April 25 meeting minutes
- Motion to close the meeting for confidential discussions
- Preliminary negotiations with the provincial government regarding hospital services
- Meeting location: 1450 K.L.O. Road, Kelowna, BC
- Routine corporate governance and adjournment
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review updates regarding Emergency Support Services for provincial advocacy. The meeting also includes presentations on regional air quality and the completion of the 2021 Central Okanagan Sensitive Ecosystem Inventory.
- Emergency Support Services provincial and local update report
- Regional Air Quality Service update
- 2021 Central Okanagan Sensitive Ecosystem Inventory Update
Electoral Area Services Committee
The committee will review options for Official Community Plan updates and receive an update on the Killiney and Westshore Water Systems Study. Additionally, a delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food will present on land use for agriculture.
- Official Community Plan updates overview
- Killiney Beach and Westshore Estates water systems study update
- Ministry of Agriculture and Food presentation on land use for agriculture
Special Board Meeting
The Regional Board is reviewing a summary report regarding the Inclusive Regional Governance Initiative with the Westbank First Nation. Additionally, the board will consider adopting a zoning amendment bylaw and updating external committee appointments.
- Endorsement of proposed decision-making model for Inclusive Regional Governance Initiative
- Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-288 regarding Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Legislation
- Update of 2024-2026 External Board and committee appointments
Regular Board Meeting
The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board is considering several legislative updates including small-scale multi-unit housing and new public notice bylaws. The agenda also includes reviews of residential development permit applications and a request for consent regarding water service transitions.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-288 for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing legislation
- Water service transition consent from the City of Kelowna to GEID customers
- Development Permit application review for 1639 Westside Road North
- Development Permit and covenant exchange for Sunset Ranch at 5101 Upper Booth Road South
- Security Alarm Systems Bylaw No. 1546 to replace False Alarms Reduction Bylaw No. 1382
Special Board Meeting
The Board will meet to consider a request from the Kelowna Dirt Bike Club for an annual special events permit. The requested permit period is May 17 to May 20, 2024.
- Kelowna Dirt Bike Club Annual Special Events Permit Request (May 17-20, 2024)
Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting
The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to review the 2023 financial statements for legislative compliance. The board will also receive a response from Interior Health Authority regarding a request for bed projections.
- Approval of 2023 financial statements
- Correspondence from Interior Health Authority regarding bed projections
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will consider several development applications, including a 72-lot subdivision proposal and secondary suite rezoning. Additionally, directors will review the 2023 financial statements and purchase commitments exceeding $100,000.
- 72-lot subdivision proposal for Firwood Road and Alpine Road
- Secondary suite rezoning for 9544 Keithley Road
- Land use amendment for 6610 Goudie Road
- Development and variance permit applications for 1663 Westside Road
- Approval of 2023 financial statements
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss updates on the Regional Growth Strategy implementation and the 2024 spring emergency preparedness communications plan. The committee will also review results from an A.I. curbside monitoring program pilot intended to reduce recycling contamination.
- Regional Growth Strategy Implementation Update
- 2024 Emergency Preparedness Communications outline
- A.I. curbside monitoring program pilot results
Regular Board Meeting
The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board will consider replacing existing noxious weed and pest control bylaws. The board is also reviewing a grant application for emergency operations equipment and training. A request regarding housing legislation was withdrawn by staff.
- Replacement of Noxious Weed Control Bylaw No. 179 and Noxious Insect and Pest Infestation Control Bylaw No. 879
- Support for UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant application
- Withdrawal of Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing legislation extension request
Regular Board Meeting
The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board is meeting to consider the adoption of the 2024–2028 Five-Year Financial Plan bylaw. The agenda also includes adopting a zoning amendment and receiving an update on fire services review recommendations.
- Consideration of the 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw
- Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-285 for administrative amendments
- Update on the status of the 2023 Mitchell and Associates Fire Services Review Recommendations
- Consideration of variations to Board Policy 8.11 regarding Excluded Salary Administration
Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting
The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board will consider its 2024–2028 five-year financial plan. Directors are reviewing amendments to existing capital bylaws and new capital bylaws that would authorize increased spending on hospital facility projects across the district. The agenda also covers routine administrative items, including adopting previous meeting minutes and scheduling the next session for April 25, 2024.
- Readings and adoption of the 2024–2028 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw
- Amendments to capital bylaws for increased spending on hospital facility projects
- New 2024 Capital Bylaws for new hospital facility projects in the financial plan
- Scheduling of the next board meeting for April 25, 2024
Committee of the Whole
The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board of Directors will attend a Community-to-Community session with Westbank First Nation Chief and Council. The meeting includes a portion closed to the public to discuss confidential information regarding negotiations between the regional district and government entities or third parties.
- Community-to-Community session with Westbank First Nation Chief and Council
- Closed meeting regarding government negotiations
Regular Board Meeting
The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board is reviewing several zoning amendments regarding accessory home size and fencing materials. The meeting also includes discussions on a five-year financial plan, food waste collection engagement results, and a fire protection agreement extension.
- Zoning amendment for 4440 Maxwell Road to increase accessory home floor area from 140m2 to 186m2
- Zoning amendment to permit finished corrugated metal for fencing with capped or framed edges
- One-year extension of the Brent Road Fire Protection Agreement with the District of Peachland
- Approval of public feedback regarding the 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan
- Grant-in-aid funding requests totaling $3,400 for North Westside Community Association
Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting
The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to review and approve a draft five-year financial plan. The agenda also includes a notice of motion from Director Cannan.
- Review and approval of the 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan
- Notice of Motion from Director Cannan
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review an overview of the RDCO 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan Guide. Members will also receive a status update on the RDCO Strategic Priorities for 2023-2026.
- RDCO 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan Guide overview
- Public comment opportunity regarding the five-year financial plan
- RDCO Strategic Priorities 2023-2026 status report
Regular Board Meeting
The Regional Board is reviewing a draft 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan. Other items include a floodplain setback exemption for a residence at 9651 Kilkenny Place and an inclusive regional governance initiative.
- Review of the 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan draft
- Floodplain exemption application for 9651 Kilkenny Place to allow renovation within 15m of Okanagan Lake
- UBCM Emergency Support Services Equipment and Training Grant application support
- Report on purchase commitments exceeding $100,000 from Q4 2023
- Inclusive Regional Governance Initiative discussion paper
Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting
The Board will elect a Chair and an Acting Chair for the year. Additionally, the Board will receive a presentation regarding the Interior Health 2024/25 Capital Funding Request.
- Election of Board Chair
- Election of Acting Chair
- Interior Health 2024/25 Capital Funding Request presentation
- Resolution to schedule a Special Meeting on February 22, 2024
Regular Board Meeting
The Regional Board will review findings from a consultation report to develop a Reconciliation Framework. Directors will also consider amending fencing regulations in Zoning Bylaw No. 871 and supporting a UBCM grant application. Additionally, the board will receive a presentation on Westbank First Nation's Comprehensive Community Plan.
- Amendment of fencing regulations in Zoning Bylaw No. 871
- Review of Reconciliation Framework Consultation Report findings
- Westbank First Nation Comprehensive Community Plan presentation
- Support for a UBCM Regional Community to Community grant application
- Appointment of Caitlyn Fleischmann as Deputy Corporate Officer