West Central Okanagan Electoral Area public meetings in 2025

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board will consider approving a development permit for a wildfire-impacted property, initiating a review of short-term rental bylaws, and amending a spay and neuter agreement with the SPCA. The meeting will also include the adoption of minutes and reports on regional governance and invasive mussel prevention.

• Development Permit DP-25-17 for 1895 Banff Rd
• Development Variance Permit VP-25-09 for 1663 N. Westside Rd
• Review of Short-Term Rental Accommodation Bylaws
• Amendment No. 2 to SPCA Spay and Neuter Microchip Agreement
• Appointment of Directors to Municipal Finance Authority and Okanagan Regional Library Boards

Electoral Area Services Committee

The committee will consider endorsing the Inclusive Regional Governance Final Report and recommending community engagement on proposed updates to Short-Term Rental Accommodation bylaws for Electoral Area West and East. It will also review the 2026-2030 financial plan, including operating reserve allocation options. Procedural items include adoption of the agenda and minutes.

• Endorsement of the Inclusive Regional Governance Final Report 2025 for Regional Board approval
• Proposed updates to Short-Term Rental Accommodation bylaws for Electoral Area West and East, seeking committee recommendation to start community engagement
• Review of 2026-2030 Financial Plan with operating reserve allocation options

Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board will meet to adopt previous minutes and receive a report on capital projects. The meeting includes a motion to close the session to the public to discuss information protected under the Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act.

• Interior Health Capital Project Status Report presented by Dan Goughnour

The board adopted the November 20, 2025 agenda and the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It received a capital‑project status update presentation from Interior Health for information. The board voted to close the meeting to a closed session to discuss confidential matters, and the motion carried. The meeting then reconvened and adjourned.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted May 15 2025 minutes (carried)
• Received Interior Health capital project status update (carried)
• Approved motion to close meeting to closed session for confidential items (carried)

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board will elect a Chair and Vice‑Chair, adopt the agenda and the October 23 meeting minutes, and review several development items. Items include a request for a concurrence letter to install a telecommunications tower at 2411 Westside Place, a notice on title for 651 Brant Road, and updates on the Regional Growth Strategy. The Board will also receive the 2025 Dog Control Service Review and reports from various committees before moving to new business and a motion to close the meeting.

• Request for a letter of concurrence to install a telecommunications tower at 2411 Westside Place (MISC‑25‑19)
• Notice on Title for 651 Brant Road, citing violation of RDCO Building Bylaw No. 1482
• Regional Growth Strategy Annual Report update
• Initiation of a new Regional Growth Strategy
• 2025 Dog Control Service Review

The board voted to file a Notice on Title against 651 Brant Road and rejected a motion to defer that decision. It also directed staff to start a new Regional Growth Strategy and approved a letter of concurrence for a Rogers telecommunications tower at 2411 Westside Rd. The agenda and previous meeting minutes were adopted, and the meeting was closed to the public for a closed‑session discussion.

• Approved filing a Notice on Title against 651 Brant Road (carried)
• Defeated motion to defer consideration of the Notice on Title (defeated)
• Directed staff to initiate development of a new Regional Growth Strategy (carried)
• Approved sending a letter of concurrence for Rogers tower at 2411 Westside Rd (carried)
• Adopted the November 20, 2025 agenda (carried)
• Adopted the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved motion to close the meeting to the public for a closed session (carried)
• Received committee and new business reports for information (carried)

Westside Wastewater Service Standing Committee

The Westside Wastewater Service Standing Committee will receive updates on the 2025 Source Control Program and the Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant performance. It will also hear a project update for the wastewater treatment plant and collection system, and consider endorsement of the East Trunk Development Cost Charges. Finally, the draft financial plan for 2026‑2030 will be presented for review.

• 2025 Source Control Program and WRWTP performance update (45 min)
• Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant and collection system project update (10 min)
• Review and endorsement of East Trunk Development Cost Charges (20 min)
• Presentation of draft 2026‑2030 Financial Plan for Westside Wastewater Services (30 min)

The Standing Committee adopted its agenda and the March 6 2025 minutes. It received updates on the 2025 Source Control Program, plant performance, and project plans. The committee endorsed the East Trunk Development Cost Charge review and recommended the Regional Board endorse the draft 2026‑2030 financial plan.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted March 6 2025 minutes (carried)
• Received 2025 Source Control Program and WRWTP performance update (information, carried)
• Received 2025 WRWTP and collection system project update (information, carried)
• Endorsed WRWTP and East Trunk Development Cost Charge Review (carried)
• Recommended Regional Board endorse draft 2026‑2030 financial plan (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will review the draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan for electoral area services, which includes tax impact estimates and capital project expenditures. The committee will also consider scheduling an additional meeting on December 11, 2025.

• Review of draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan with tax impact estimates
• Consideration of capital project expenditures for 2026-2030
• Proposal to add a committee meeting on December 11, 2025
• Adoption of minutes from October 9, 2025 meeting

The Electoral Area Services Committee adopted its November 6, 2025 agenda and the October 9, 2025 minutes. It received the draft 2026‑2030 Electoral Area Services Financial Plan for information. It approved scheduling the next committee meeting for 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the Woodhaven Boardroom, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna.

• Adopted November 6, 2025 agenda (carried)
• Adopted October 9, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Received draft 2026‑2030 Electoral Area Services Financial Plan for information (carried)
• Scheduled committee meeting for 8:30 a.m. Dec 11, 2025 at Woodhaven Boardroom, 1450 KLO Road (carried)

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board will consider filing Notices on Title for three properties in violation of building bylaws. The meeting also includes discussions on a 2026 meeting schedule, committee terms of reference, and grant applications for fire and emergency support services.

• Notice on Title for 7230 Goudie Road
• Notice on Title for 10725 Westshore Road
• Notice on Title for 6880 Sierra Drive
• 2026 Board and Committee Meeting Schedule
• Grant application for Volunteer and Composite Fire Department Equipment and Training

The board approved three Notices on Title for properties at 7230 Goudie Rd, 10725 Westshore Rd, and 6880 Sierra Drive. It also decided to stop the Regional Transportation Service establishment, directing staff to incorporate $40,000 for transportation planning into the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan. Additional approvals included the 2026 meeting schedule, revised committee terms, a support letter for Westbank First Nation, and funding applications for fire and emergency services grants.

• Approved Notice on Title for 7230 Goudie Rd (CARRIED)
• Approved Notice on Title for 10725 Westshore Rd (CARRIED)
• Approved Notice on Title for 6880 Sierra Drive (CARRIED)
• Halted Regional Transportation Service establishment and added $40,000 to 2026‑2030 Financial Plan (CARRIED)
• Approved 2026 Board and Committee Meeting Schedule (CARRIED)
• Approved revised Terms of Reference for Electoral Area Services Committee (CARRIED)
• Authorized letter of support for Westbank First Nation Watershed Security Fund application (CARRIED)
• Supported UBCM CEPF grant applications: $120,000 for fire equipment and up to $180,000 for emergency support services (CARRIED)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will meet to adopt the September 4, 2025 minutes and consider proposed Terms of Reference for the committee itself. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on October 9, 2025, in the Woodhaven Board Room.

• Adoption of September 4, 2025 minutes
• Review of proposed Terms of Reference for EASC
• Presentation on Terms of Reference
• Live audio-video feed broadcast on rdco.com

The Electoral Area Services Committee adopted its October 9 agenda and the September 4 minutes. It accepted a report on a draft revised Terms of Reference. The committee recommended that the Regional Board approve the revised Terms of Reference with an annual review clause, and the motion was carried.

• Adopt agenda (carried)
• Adopt September 4 minutes (carried)
• Receive report on draft revised Terms of Reference (carried)
• Recommend Regional Board approve revised Terms of Reference with annual review (carried)

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan board will hear from the Okanagan Film Commission, consider endorsing the Regional Agricultural Strategy, vote on a land-use amendment to allow a secondary suite at 7319 Trapper Court, and discuss supporting grant applications for four infrastructure and planning projects under the UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund.

• Endorsement of the Regional Agricultural Strategy (final document attached)
• Land-use amendment for 7319 Trapper Court to permit a secondary suite (rezoning from SH-2 to SH-2s)
• Consideration of support for staff to submit UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund grant applications for four infrastructure and planning projects
• Delegation from the Okanagan Film Commission presenting an update and initiatives

The board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the August 21, 2025 minutes. It received the Okanagan Film Commission’s annual update. The board endorsed the Regional Agricultural Strategy and adopted a bylaw amendment permitting secondary suites at 7319 Trapper Court. It also endorsed four applications to the Strategic Priorities Fund for infrastructure and planning projects.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted August 21, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Received Okanagan Film Commission annual update (carried)
• Endorsed Regional Agricultural Strategy (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 1574 Amendment No. 27 for secondary suite at 7319 Trapper Court (carried)
• Endorsed four Strategic Priorities Fund grant applications (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will consider a framework for improvements to the Trader's Cove and North Westside Transfer Stations, including financial options and community feedback. The committee will also receive the Okanagan Regional Library annual report and discuss proposed changes to the 2025 meeting schedule. Procedural items include adoption of the agenda and minutes from August 12, 2025.

• Transfer station improvement options for Trader's Cove and North Westside Transfer Stations
• Okanagan Regional Library annual update delegation presentation
• Proposed changes to the 2025 Electoral Area Service Committee meeting schedule
• Adoption of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee adopted its agenda and the August 12, 2025 minutes. It received the Okanagan Regional Library annual report for information. It endorsed Option A for Transfer Station improvements and the use of operating reserves to fund it. It scheduled a special meeting for October 9, 2025 and moved the December 11, 2025 meeting to November 6, 2025.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Adopted August 12, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Received Okanagan Regional Library annual report (Carried)
• Endorsed Transfer Station Option A (Carried)
• Endorsed use of operating reserves for Option A (Carried)
• Scheduled special meeting for Oct 9, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (Carried)
• Rescheduled Dec 11, 2025 meeting to Nov 6, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes from June 19, 2025. The primary item is a presentation regarding the upcoming transition to direct curbside recycling service by Recycle BC.

• Adoption of June 19, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Recycle BC Direct Service Transition Update presentation
• Discussion on transition to direct curbside recycling service

The Committee adopted the September 4 agenda and the June 19 minutes, both carried. It received the Recycle BC Direct Service Update report. The Committee directed staff to present the upcoming recycling transition to all participating local partners and to report back to the Board once presentations are complete.

• Adopted September 4 agenda (carried)
• Adopted June 19 minutes (carried)
• Received Recycle BC Direct Service Update report (carried)
• Directed staff to present transition to local partners (carried)
• Directed staff to report back to Board after presentations (carried)

Regular Board Meeting

The board will consider Development Permit DP-25-14 for a residential redevelopment of a wildfire‑impacted property at 1655 N Westside Rd. It will also review the 2025‑2029 Mosquito Control Service plan, vote on an amendment to Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1571 to adjust borrowing amounts, and receive information on the Grant‑in‑Aid Administrative Policy. Additional items include a library support letter and an economic development progress report.

• Development Permit DP-25-14 for 1655 N Westside Rd (residential redevelopment)
• Mosquito Control Service Review – 2025‑2029 Financial Plan
• Amendment to City of West Kelowna Security Issuing Bylaw 1571, 2025 (borrowings adjustment)
• Grant‑in‑Aid Administrative Policy information session
• Okanagan Regional Library letter of support for UBCM Ministerial Meetings

The board approved a development permit for a residential project at 1655 N. Westside Rd. It amended the City of West Kelowna Security Issuing Bylaw to lower the borrowing amount from $23.5 million to $21.597 million. The board also authorized a letter of support for the Okanagan Regional Library’s ministerial request and appointed Ron Cannan as the new Kelowna representative.

• Approved Development Permit DP-25-14 for 1655 N. Westside Rd (carried)
• Amended City of West Kelowna Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1571, 2025 to reduce borrowing to $21,597,000 (carried)
• Received Mosquito Control Program – Service Review for information (carried)
• Received Grant‑in‑Aid Administrative Policy report for information (carried)
• Authorized Board Chair to provide a letter of support to Ministers Malcolmson and Kahlon for the library (carried)
• Received Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission Q2 2025 Progress Report for information (carried)
• Motion to close the meeting for closed‑session discussion of labour/employee matters (carried)
• Appointed Ron Cannan as Kelowna representative on the Regional Board effective Sep 1 2025

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will discuss proposed revisions to its Terms of Reference and mandate. This item is for consideration and will result in a recommendation to the Regional Board. No other substantive decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Revised Terms of Reference and Mandate for the Electoral Area Services Committee — to be considered and recommended to the Regional Board

The Electoral Area Services Committee adopted the August 12, 2025 agenda and the June 5, 2025 minutes. Members discussed a revised Terms of Reference and mandate for the committee. The committee reached consensus to support expanding its composition, with further discussion and formal consideration to be scheduled for a future meeting.

• Adopted August 12, 2025 agenda (carried)
• Adopted June 5, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Supported expansion of committee composition (consensus)

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan is reviewing a BC Transit fare study and reporting on the Curbside Food Waste Collection Program. The Board will also consider two security issuing bylaws for the City of West Kelowna and the Okanagan Regional Library.

• BC Transit fare review study and recommended fare options
• Curbside Food Waste Collection Program update regarding Municipal Council support
• Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1571 for the City of West Kelowna (Rose Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant)
• Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1572 for the Okanagan Regional Library
• Proposed amendments to the 2025 Board Meeting Schedule

The board approved the Option 1 fare change and related U‑PASS, DayPASS, and EcoPASS recommendations from the Kelowna Regional Transit Fare Review. It also removed the expanded curbside organics program from the strategic priorities and directed staff to add food‑waste diversion to the Solid Waste Management Plan. Two security issuing bylaws for the City of West Kelowna and Okanagan Regional Library were adopted, and the 2025 meeting schedule was amended.

• Endorsed Option 1 BC Transit fare change and related pass recommendations (carried)
• Removed expanded curbside organics program from strategic priorities (carried)
• Directed staff to incorporate food‑waste diversion into Solid Waste Management Plan (carried)
• Adopted City of West Kelowna Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1571 (carried)
• Adopted Okanagan Regional Library Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1572 (carried)
• Amended 2025 Board schedule: removed Oct 16 meeting, added Oct 23 meeting (carried)

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board will review the 2024 Statement of Financial Information and a proposed policy for antenna systems siting consultation. The body will also discuss road dust concerns in Upper Fintry and personnel appointments.

• Approval of the 2024 Statement of Financial Information
• Proposed Antenna Systems Siting Consultation Policy for Electoral Areas
• Authorization of a letter to the Minister of Transportation and Transit regarding Upper Fintry road dust
• Appointment of one Park Ranger and one Animal Control Officer

The board adopted its agenda and the May 15 minutes, approved the 2024 Statement of Financial Information, and approved the Antenna Systems Siting Consultation Policy (BP24‑2025). It also authorized a letter to the Minister of Transportation and Transit about Upper Fintry road dust, appointed an Animal Control Officer and a Park Ranger, and received several committee and public‑service reports for information. The meeting was briefly closed to discuss employee and labour‑relations matters before adjourning.

• Adopted June 19 agenda (carried)
• Adopted May15 minutes (carried)
• Approved 2024 Statement of Financial Information (carried)
• Approved Antenna Systems Siting Consultation Policy (BP24‑2025) (carried)
• Authorized letter to Minister of Transportation and Transit on Upper Fintry road dust (carried)
• Appointed Natalia Ayala‑Ortiz as Animal Control Officer (carried)
• Appointed Kristina Brewer as Park Ranger (carried)
• Received committee and new‑business reports for information (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation on the results of the Regional Housing Needs Summary, covering trends and housing needs in Electoral Areas and First Nations communities. A delegation from the Rick Hansen Foundation will also present on its Accessibility Certification Program for public spaces. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from January 30, 2025.

• Presentation of Regional Housing Needs Summary – final report and trends for Electoral Areas and First Nations communities
• Delegation from Rick Hansen Foundation on the Accessibility Certification Program for public spaces
• Adoption of Committee of the Whole minutes from January 30, 2025

The Committee of the Whole adopted the June 19, 2025 agenda and the January 30, 2025 minutes. It received the Accessible Public Spaces report from the Chief Administrative Officer for information. It also received the Regional Housing Needs Summary report from the Director of Development and Engineering Services for information.

• Adopted June 19, 2025 agenda (carried)
• Adopted January 30, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Received Accessible Public Spaces report for information (carried)
• Received Regional Housing Needs Summary report for information (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The committee will hear a delegation on short-term rentals in legal suites, review current regulations and recent provincial legislation, consider forwarding an antenna siting consultation policy to the Regional Board, discuss financial implications of transfer station improvements, review open burning constraints, and decide on a letter to the Minister of Transportation about road dust in Upper Fintry.

• Delegation from Jason Amer advocating for short-term rental amendments in legal suites
• Review of proposed Antenna Systems Siting Consultation Policy
• Seeking endorsement for Transfer Station improvements financial implications
• Review of open burning legislation and policy constraints
• Letter to Minister of Transportation regarding road conditions and dust in Upper Fintry

The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended that the Regional Board approve BP24-2025, the Antenna Systems Siting Consultation Policy. It received a short‑term rental presentation for information and advised the Board to consider amending short‑term rental regulations. The committee deferred the Transfer Station Improvements financial report and took the Open Burning report for information. It also recommended writing a letter to the Minister of Transportation and Transit about road dust in Upper Fintry and scheduled the next meeting for July 9, 2025.

• Recommend Regional Board approve Antenna Systems Siting Consultation Policy (carried)
• Receive short‑term rental presentation for information (carried)
• Recommend Regional Board consider short‑term rental regulation amendments (carried)
• Defer consideration of Transfer Station Improvements financial report (carried)
• Receive Open Burning report for information (carried)
• Recommend Regional Board write letter to Minister on Upper Fintry road dust (carried)
• Schedule next committee meeting for July 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. (carried)

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan board will consider adoption of a security issuing bylaw for the Falcon Ridge Water System East Service Area expansion, along with approval of 2024 financial statements, amendments to miscellaneous fees and charges, and several policy updates. The board will also receive a fire services review final report and an update on 2023 wildfire after-action review enhancements.

• Consider adoption of Falcon Ridge Water System East Service Area Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1570
• Approve 2024 financial statements for legislative filing by May 15 deadline
• Amendments to Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1425
• Rescind terms of reference and dissolve Agricultural, Planning, and Environment & Climate Advisory Committees
• Receive Fire Services Review final report and 2023 wildfires after-action review spring update

The board approved the 2024 financial statements and adopted the Falcon Ridge Water System Expansion East Security Issuing Bylaw. It renamed the Purchasing Policy to BP23‑2025 and the Grant‑in‑Aid Policy to BP22‑2025. The board dissolved three advisory committees and granted non‑potable water service consent to the McCulloch Lake Resort property. It also directed staff to seek consent to expand the regional transportation service boundary.

• Approved 2024 Regional District of Central Okanagan financial statements (carried)
• Adopted Falcon Ridge Water System Expansion East Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1570 (carried)
• Renamed Purchasing Policy BP7.20 to BP23‑2025 Purchasing Policy (carried)
• Renamed Grant‑in‑Aid Policy 7.22 to BP22‑2025 Grant in Aid (carried)
• Adopted Building Bylaw No. 1569 Amendment No. 3 (carried, opposed by Carson/Kraft)
• Rescinded terms of reference and dissolved Agricultural, Planning, and Environment & Climate advisory committees (carried)
• Granted consent for non‑potable water service to Lot 1 Plan KAP 68835 (McCulloch Lake Resort) (carried)
• Directed staff to obtain consent to expand regional transportation service boundary to include multiple municipalities and First Nation (carried)

Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board will consider approval of the 2024 financial statements to meet the legislative filing deadline, and receive an update from Interior Health on capital projects for 2025-2026. The meeting also includes routine adoption of agenda and minutes.

• 5.1 Interior Health Capital Projects Update for 2025-2026 (informational)
• 5.2 Consider approval of 2024 financial statements (decision required by May 15)

The board adopted the May 15, 2025 agenda and the March 20, 2025 minutes. It received an Interior Health capital‑projects presentation for information. The 2024 financial statements were approved and the Chair and CFO were authorized to sign them. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopt agenda – carried
• Adopt March 20, 2025 minutes – carried
• Receive Interior Health capital‑projects presentation – carried
• Approve 2024 financial statements – carried
• Authorize Chair and CFO to sign 2024 financial statements – carried
• Adjourn meeting – carried

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan board will discuss several items, including a proposed $150,000 budget increase for the Mission Creek playground to fund accessibility improvements. Other business includes amendments to sewer use, noxious weed control, and ticket information bylaws, as well as a midterm committee review update and a report on Q1 purchase commitments over $100,000. The meeting also includes a motion to close for employee and labour relations discussions.

• Mission Creek Playground budget increase request of $150,000 from Growing Communities Fund for accessibility
• Amendment to Westside Sewer Systems Bylaw No. 1315 to align penalties with current Local Government Act maximums
• Amendment to Noxious Weed Control Bylaw No. 1544
• Amendment to Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1537, Schedule B Appendix 24
• Rescindment of Deputy Corporate Officer appointment for Caitlyn Fleischmann

The board approved the consolidation of three advisory committees into the Electoral Area Services Standing Committee and directed staff to draft new terms of reference. It adopted amendments to the Westside Sewer System Bylaw, the Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw, and the Noxious Weed Control Bylaw. The board also approved a $150,000 budget increase from the Growing Communities Fund for accessibility improvements at Mission Creek Playground. Additionally, the board rescinded a deputy corporate officer appointment and closed part of the meeting to discuss employee and labour relations.

• Approved consolidation of Agricultural, Planning, and Environment & Climate Advisory Committees into Electoral Area Services Standing Committee (CARRIED)
• Rescinded appointment of Caitlyn Fleischmann as Deputy Corporate Officer (CARRIED)
• Adopted Bylaw No.1565 Amendment No.1 to Westside Sewer System Bylaw (CARRIED)
• Adopted Bylaw No.1566 Amendment No.3 to Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw (CARRIED)
• Adopted Bylaw No.1567 Amendment No.1 to Noxious Weed Control Bylaw (CARRIED)
• Approved $150,000 Growing Communities Fund increase for Mission Creek Playground accessibility (CARRIED)
• Closed meeting to public to discuss employee and labour relations matters (CARRIED)

Special Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board will consider approving the Kalamoir Regional Park Management Plan. They will also receive the final Regional Employment Lands Inventory report and discuss an amendment to the fire prevention bylaw changing the open burning minimum venting index to 55. Service reviews for the Noxious Insect and Pest Control Program and the Noxious Weed Control Program, along with a strategic priorities status report, are on the agenda.

• Approval of Kalamoir Regional Park Management Plan (April 2025)
• Fire Prevention and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1564 — change open burning minimum venting index to 55
• Regional Employment Lands Inventory — final report for information
• Noxious Insect and Pest Control Program service review
• Noxious Weed Control Program service review

The board approved the Kalamoir Regional Park Management Plan, adopting upgrades to the Waterfront Trail. It also gave first, second and third readings and adopted Fire Prevention and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1564. The board received the final Regional Employment Lands Inventory report, the Noxious Insect and Pest Control Program review, and the Noxious Weed Control Program review for information. Amendments to the RDCO Strategic Priorities 2023‑2026 action items were approved, and a motion to close part of the meeting was carried.

• Approved Kalamoir Regional Park Management Plan (Carried)
• Adopted Fire Prevention and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1564 (Carried)
• Received Regional Employment Lands Inventory report for information (Carried)
• Received Noxious Insect and Pest Control Program review for information (Carried)
• Received Noxious Weed Control Program review for information (Carried)
• Approved amendments to RDCO Strategic Priorities 2023‑2026 action items (Carried)
• Motion to close meeting to discuss labour relations and property security (Carried)

Regular Board Meeting

The board will consider several major items including the 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw, a liquor store application at 10358 Westside Road, and two Crown land referrals for mountain biking trails. A closed session is scheduled to discuss labour relations and negotiations. The meeting also covers amendments to fire prevention regulations and an alternative approval process for a library loan.

• 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1563 (three readings and adoption)
• Rural Licensee Retail Store application (LL-24-01) at 10358 Westside Road
• Crown land tenure referral (CL-24-01) for mountain biking trail by Mountain Bikers of Central Okanagan
• Crown land tenure referral (CL-24-02) for mountain biking recreation site by Mountain Bikers of Central Okanagan
• Potential amendments to Bylaw No. 1066 – Fire Prevention and Regulations

The board adopted the 2025‑2029 Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1563. It recommended non‑support for a Rural Licensee Retail Store liquor licence at 10358 Westside Road. The board supported two FrontCounter BC referrals for Mountain Bikers trail construction and parking lot expansion. It approved two special event permits for the Kelowna Dirt Bike Club and directed staff to amend Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1066 to provincial standards. The board also authorized the library loan approval process and received several committee reports for information.

• Adopted 2025‑2029 Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1563 (carried)
• Recommended non‑support for Rural Licensee Retail Store liquor licence at 10358 Westside Road (carried)
• Supported Mountain Bikers FrontCounter BC referral for trail construction (carried)
• Supported Mountain Bikers FrontCounter BC referral for Gillard Trail parking lot expansion (carried)
• Approved two Special Event Permits for Kelowna Dirt Bike Club (carried)
• Directed staff to amend Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1066 to provincial venting index (carried)
• Authorized staff to proceed with Alternative Approval Process for Library Loan Bylaw No. 1558 (carried)
• Received various committee and correspondence items for information (carried)

Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board will consider the draft 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan and related bylaws. Items include adoption of the financial plan bylaw, amendments to existing capital bylaws, and 16 new capital borrowing bylaws for hospital facilities. These decisions will shape hospital district spending through 2029.

• Draft 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan for review and approval
• Adoption of the 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw
• 2025 Capital Bylaw Amendments (including amendment bylaw No. 269-2025)
• 16 new capital borrowing bylaws (Nos. 313-328) for hospital projects

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board approved the draft 2025‑2029 Five‑Year Financial Plan and directed staff to prepare the corresponding bylaw. It then adopted the Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1‑2025. The board also adopted Capital Expenditure Amendment Bylaw No. 269‑2025 and a series of Capital Expenditure Bylaws No. 313‑2025 through No. 328‑2025. All motions were carried.

• Adopted draft 2025‑2029 Five‑Year Financial Plan (majority vote)
• Adopted 2025‑2029 Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw No.1‑2025 (majority vote)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Amendment Bylaw No.269‑2025 (2/3 vote)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaws No.313‑2025 through No.328‑2025 (2/3 vote)

Westside Wastewater Service Standing Committee

The Westside Wastewater Service Standing Committee will elect its 2025 chair and vice chair, then hear three updates: the 2023 Canadian Infrastructure Benchmarking Initiative results, the 2025 Source Control program progress, and a project update on the Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant and collection system. No decisions are noted; the committee receives information.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• 2023 Canadian Infrastructure Benchmarking Initiative results presented
• 2025 Source Control program update for Westside Regional Wastewater System
• Overview of current and future projects at Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant and collection system

Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board meeting scheduled for February 20, 2025 has been postponed to March 20, 2025. The agenda includes review of the draft 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan, but that item will now be considered at the rescheduled meeting.

• Meeting postponed to March 20, 2025
• Draft 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan for review and approval (deferred)

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan is reviewing a revised draft of its five-year financial plan. The board will also discuss governance models for the Westbank First Nation and various provincial grant applications for water and waste infrastructure.

• Revised draft 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan
• Local services agreement 2025-2027 between RDCO and Westbank First Nation
• Infrastructure Planning Grant applications for Westside Liquid Waste Management and North Westside Regional Water Line
• Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1562 on behalf of the City of West Kelowna
• UBCM grant application for Emergency Operations Centres equipment and training

Committee of the Whole

The West Central Okanagan Committee of the Whole will review the results of the 2024 RDCO Citizen Survey, conducted by Ipsos, as input for data-driven decisions on priorities and resource allocation. The committee will also provide a public comment opportunity on the 2025–2029 Five-Year Financial Plan. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Public comment opportunity on the 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan (5 minutes per speaker)
• Review of the 2024 RDCO Citizen Survey results, presented by Ipsos
• Adoption of draft minutes from the October 10, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will elect its Chair and Vice Chair for 2025. The body will hear presentations from BC Transit and the North Westside Community Association, and receive an update on inclusive regional governance regarding Westbank First Nation.

• Election of the Committee Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• Delegation presentation from BC Transit
• North Westside Community Association presentation regarding the North Westside Waste Transfer Station
• Update on the Inclusive Regional Governance initiative to define a governance model for Westbank First Nation

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan is meeting to review its draft five-year financial plan and consider several grant applications for emergency services and infrastructure. The board will also review salary administration policies and report on high-value purchase commitments from late 2024.

• Review of the draft 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan
• Report of purchase commitments exceeding $100,000 made during Q4 2024
• Grant application for UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for ESS equipment and training
• Grant proposal for HVAC installations in two community halls via the DRIF program
• Grant proposal for a Hazard Risk and Vulnerability Assessment via the DRIF program

Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board will meet to elect a Chair and Acting Chair for the year. The board will also receive a presentation regarding capital funding requests for Interior Health for the 2025/26 period.

• Election of Board Chair
• Election of Acting Chair
• Interior Health 2025/26 Capital Funding Request presentation