West Kelowna public meetings in 2021

Advisory Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the West Kelowna Advisory Planning Commission meeting on December 15, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for a closed (in-camera) council meeting. No public items are listed, and the agenda contains only boilerplate text with no decisions or discussions visible.

The special council meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter to discuss personal information about individuals, solicitor-client privileged advice, and confidential negotiations with provincial/federal governments. The meeting adjourned shortly after, with no substantive decisions made in open session.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed the meeting to the public under Section 90(1) and 90(2) of the Community Charter (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council is meeting to decide on several items, including adopting a revised vehicle emission reduction policy, approving a development permit for a 20-unit townhome project at 852 Anders Road, giving second reading to zoning amendments for 2211 Campbell Road, and receiving an update on the Official Community Plan's preferred growth concept. Council will also consider the 2021 Financial Plan amendment and a DCC bylaw update.

• Development permit DP 21-27 for 20-unit townhome at 852 Anders Road, with variances to reduce amenity space to 0 m² and loading spaces to 0, plus $36,000 cash-in-lieu and $87,414 landscape security
• Second reading of OCP and zoning amendment bylaws for 2211 Campbell Road (Z 20-08)
• Adoption of revised Vehicle and Equipment Emission Reduction Policy
• 2021 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 284.01
• DCC Bylaw update presentation by Urban Systems

Council approved a development permit for a 20-unit townhome project at 852 Anders Road, with variances to reduce amenity space and loading spaces, and a $36,000 cash-in-lieu contribution for park improvements. Council also adopted the revised Vehicle and Equipment Emission Reduction Policy, authorized early approval of 2022 capital expenditures and supplemental requests, and gave second reading to OCP and zoning amendments for 2211 Campbell Road. Several decisions on Development Cost Charges (DCCs) were made, including maintaining the waterfront parkland acquisition rate and setting the parks assist factor at 1%.

• Approved DP 21-27 for 20-unit townhome at 852 Anders Road with variances (5-2, Findlater and Zanon opposed)
• Adopted revised Vehicle and Equipment Emission Reduction Policy (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to proceed with 2022 capital expenditures and supplemental requests (unanimous)
• Gave second reading to OCP and zoning bylaws for 2211 Campbell Road (unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop draft land use plan based on Vibrant Centres and Complete Neighbourhoods (unanimous)
• Maintained waterfront parkland acquisition DCC at 0.18 ha per 1,000 people (opposed by de Jong)
• Set parks assist factor at 1% (unanimous)
• Supported Option 1b for Commercial Parks DCCs (opposed by de Jong)

Economic Development Committee

This agenda for the West Kelowna Economic Development Committee meeting on 2021-12-08 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on the draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan, including supplemental requests and the ten-year capital plan. Council will consider giving first reading to Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0292 and authorizing early approval of capital expenditures, supplemental requests, and full-time equivalent positions for 2022. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with standard items like minutes and reports.

• Draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan and first reading of Bylaw No. 0292
• 2022 early budget approvals for capital expenditures and supplemental requests
• Supplemental and FTE early approvals listed in Schedules A and B
• Ten-year capital plan included in financial plan discussion

At a special two-day meeting, West Kelowna Council unanimously supported a series of 2022 capital budget requests across all departments, including roads, equipment, parks, water, and sewer utilities. Council directed staff to incorporate the supported requests into the 2022-2026 Financial Plan and gave first reading to the Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0292, 2022, with Councillor Findlater opposed. Consideration of early approval requests was postponed to December 14, 2021.

• Supported 2022 Capital Budget for Roads: $1.9M total (unanimous)
• Supported 2022 Capital Budget for Equipment: $981,500 total (unanimous)
• Supported 2022 Capital Budget for Development Services: $130,000 total (unanimous)
• Supported 2022 Capital Budget for Storm Drainage: $850,000 total (unanimous)
• Supported 2022 Capital Budget for Pedestrian/Cemetery/Waterfront: $1.635M total (unanimous)
• Supported 2022 Capital Budget for Parks and Community Amenities: $1.04M total (unanimous)
• Supported 2022 Capital Budget for Water Utility: $10.09M total (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0292 (5-1, Findlater opposed)

Notice - Special Council Meeting

This is a notice for a Special Council meeting of West Kelowna, BC, scheduled for December 7, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions.

Agricultural Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the West Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on December 1, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council is meeting to decide on several development-related items, including a zoning amendment for 2082 Shannon Ridge Drive (third reading and adoption), two development variance permits, and first reading of a zoning amendment for 3595 Elliott Road. Council will also receive a 2022 budget primer, discuss draft strategic priorities, and consider accepting a $10,000 donation to West Kelowna Fire Rescue. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and reports.

• Zoning amendment (Z 21-06) for 2082 Shannon Ridge Drive – third reading and adoption
• Development variance permit (DVP 21-22) for 1512 Cabernet Way – reduce front setback from 4.5m to 1.2m for a pool
• Development variance permit (DVP 21-23) for 3227 Carre Road – allow two metal shipping containers on rural property
• Zoning amendment (Z 21-08) for 3595 Elliott Road – first and second reading, schedule public hearing
• Donation of $10,000 to West Kelowna Fire Rescue from Linda Ward in memory of Rodney Ward

Council gave first and second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.110 for 3595 Elliott Road and directed staff to schedule a public hearing. Council also adopted the 2022 draft strategic priorities for public input, denied a variance for a pool at 1512 Cabernet Way, and approved a $10,000 donation to West Kelowna Fire Rescue.

• Adopted the agenda as amended (Resolution C343/21).
• Adopted minutes of the November 9, 2021 special and regular council meetings (Resolutions C344/21, C345/21).
• Gave third reading and adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.109 for 2082 Shannon Ridge Drive (Resolution C346/21; Councillor de Jong opposed).
• Denied a variance to reduce the front setback for a pool at 1512 Cabernet Way (Resolution C347/21).
• Authorized a development variance permit for two metal shipping containers at 3227 Carre Road (Resolution C348/21).
• Gave first and second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.110 for 3595 Elliott Road and directed staff to schedule a public hearing (Resolution C349/21).
• Directed staff to receive a donation to West Kelowna Fire Rescue, include $10,000 in the 2022 capital budget, and issue a tax receipt (Resolution C350/21).
• Directed staff to post the draft 2022 Council Strategic Priorities for public input (Resolution C351/21).

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be a placeholder or administrative entry with no public business scheduled.

The special council meeting was called to order and the agenda adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter for litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and preliminary negotiations regarding a municipal service. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed the meeting to the public for litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and preliminary negotiations (unanimous)

Public Hearing

West Kelowna Council is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.109, which would rezone 2082 Shannon Ridge Drive from Single Detached Residential (R1) to Compact Single Detached Residential (RC3) to allow a 10-lot subdivision. The hearing is open to in-person, phone, and written submissions, and no further public input will be accepted after adjournment.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.109 for 2082 Shannon Ridge Drive
• Rezone from R1 (Single Detached Residential) to RC3 (Compact Single Detached Residential)
• Purpose: accommodate a 10-lot subdivision
• Public hearing held November 23, 2021, 6:00–7:30 p.m. at Council Chambers

Advisory Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the West Kelowna Advisory Planning Commission meeting of November 17, 2021. The agenda text is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. No substantive business is identified for this meeting.

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This is the agenda for a West Kelowna Council meeting that is open only to in-camera (closed) session. The agenda contains no public items, only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders. No decisions or discussions are listed for public review.

The special council meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter to discuss preliminary negotiations for a proposed municipal service and confidential information related to negotiations with senior governments. No substantive decisions were made in the open portion of the meeting.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed the meeting to the public for confidential negotiations (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive presentations from Brenda Renewables and Glencore, BC Housing and Turning Points Collaborative Society about a modular shelter on Bartley Road, and the Okanagan Basin Water Board on source water protection. The committee will also review minutes from the October 19 meeting and discuss Committee of the Whole procedures. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and information.

• Presentation by Brenda Renewables and Glencore on renewable energy
• Presentation on Bartley Road Modular Shelter by BC Housing and Turning Points Collaborative Society
• Presentation on Okanagan Basin Water Board Source Water Protection Toolkit
• Review of Committee of the Whole Procedures
• Adoption of minutes from October 19, 2021 meeting

The Committee of the Whole received three presentations: a proposed organic waste-to-renewable natural gas facility at the former Brenda Mine site, an update on the new 38-bed temporary shelter opening the week of November 15, 2021, and an overview of the Okanagan Basin Water Board's Source Water Protection Toolkit. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with only the agenda and previous minutes adopted unanimously.

• Adopted agenda as amended (COW013-21, carried unanimously)
• Adopted minutes of October 19, 2021 meeting (COW014-21, carried unanimously)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including adopting the agenda and minutes from the October 13, 2021 meeting. The only substantive item is a draft 2022 meeting schedule for the committee. No other business, presentations, or delegations are listed.

• Adoption of October 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Draft 2022 Economic Development Committee meeting schedule

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for an open-to-in-camera council meeting. No specific decisions, discussions, or public agenda items are listed; the agenda contains only boilerplate text and embedded content placeholders.

The special meeting of West Kelowna Council was called to order, adopted its agenda, and then unanimously voted to close the meeting to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter to discuss labour relations, land acquisition, litigation, solicitor-client advice, annual report preparation, and confidential negotiations with senior governments. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned shortly after going in-camera.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed the meeting to the public for in-camera discussions (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council will consider several development items, including a development variance permit, a temporary use permit renewal for a winery, and zoning amendments for properties on Lower Glenrosa Road and Goats Peak. Council will also receive updates on the City Hall project and its design consultation, and consider adopting a business licensing housekeeping bylaw and a vehicle emission reduction policy.

• Development Variance Permit DVP 21-24 for 3301 McKellar Road to allow accessory building height increase from 5.0 m to 5.28 m
• Temporary Use Permit renewal TUP 18-03.01 for winery at 350-1405 Stevens Road for three years until August 14, 2024
• Rescind and reconsider readings for OCP and zoning amendments at 2734 & 2736 Lower Glenrosa Road (Z 17-18)
• Third reading for OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 0100.61 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.94 for Goats Peak, Block C (Z 20-04)
• Adoption of Business Licensing and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 0087.14 and Vehicle and Equipment Emission Reduction Policy

Council deferred adoption of the Vehicle and Equipment Emission Reduction Policy for one month, with Mayor Milsom and Councillor Zilkie opposed. They also directed staff to draft a letter to federal and provincial governments, UBCM, and FCM seeking support for emission reduction targets. Other decisions included approving a development variance permit, a temporary use permit renewal, and third readings for zoning bylaws.

• Deferred Vehicle and Equipment Emission Reduction Policy for one month (Mayor Milsom and Councillor Zilkie opposed)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP 21-24 at 3301 McKellar Road (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit renewal TUP 18-03.01 for winery at 1405 Stevens Road (unanimous)
• Rescinded and re-read OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for 2734 & 2736 Lower Glenrosa Road (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 0100.61 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.94 for Goats Peak (unanimous)
• Adopted Business Licensing and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 0087.14 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft letter to federal/provincial governments, UBCM, FCM on emission reduction support (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council will consider several bylaws and reports, including a zoning amendment for 2082 Shannon Ridge Drive, adoption of a local area service bylaw for the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant, a housekeeping change to the business licensing bylaw, and a $150,000 wildfire mitigation grant application. Council will also vote on adopting an electronic meetings framework bylaw, a temporary borrowing bylaw for City Hall construction, and extending the Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre management agreement with Active Living Enterprises through 2026.

• Zoning amendment first and second reading for 2082 Shannon Ridge Drive
• Adoption of Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant Local Area Service Bylaw No. 0280.01
• Adoption of Business Licensing and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 0087.14
• 2022 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 0291 adoption
• Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 0290 for City Hall construction

Council directed staff to apply for a $150,000 Community Resiliency Investment Program grant for FireSmart activities and wildfire mitigation in 2022, and to include matching funding in the 2022 operating budget. The motion carried with Councillor de Jong opposed. Council also adopted several bylaws, including a zoning amendment for 2082 Shannon Ridge Drive, a water treatment plant local area service bylaw, a business licensing amendment, a permissive tax exemption bylaw, and a temporary borrowing bylaw for City Hall construction.

• Adopted Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 0258.01 (unanimous)
• Gave first and second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.109 for 2082 Shannon Ridge Drive; scheduled public hearing (unanimous)
• Adopted Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant Local Area Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 0280.01 (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Business Licensing Amendment Bylaw No. 0087.14 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to apply for $150,000 FireSmart grant and allocate $150,000 in 2022 budget (carried; Councillor de Jong opposed)
• Adopted Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 0291, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted West Kelowna City Hall Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 0290, 2021 (unanimous)
• Extended JBMAC management agreement with Active Living Enterprises for five years to Dec 31, 2026 (unanimous)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for an in-camera (closed to the public) council meeting. No specific items are listed for discussion or decision.

The special council meeting was called to order, adopted its agenda, and then unanimously voted to close the meeting to the public under several sections of the Community Charter, including labour relations, litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and confidential negotiations with senior governments. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed the meeting to the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(c), (g), (i), (l) and 90(2)(b) (unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to review two referrals: a site-specific text amendment (rezoning) for 3595 Elliott Road and a temporary use permit renewal at 350-1405 Stevens Rd. The commission will also adopt minutes from its September 15, 2021 meeting and consider correspondence, including a letter to the APC and a response from the APC Chair.

• Temporary Use Permit Renewal (TUP 18-03.01) at 350-1405 Stevens Rd
• Site-Specific Text Amendment (Rezoning) Z 21-08 at 3595 Elliott Road
• Adoption of minutes from September 15, 2021 APC meeting
• Correspondence: October 4, 2021 letter to APC and October 12, 2021 response from APC Chair

The Advisory Planning Commission unanimously recommended support for renewing a temporary use permit for a commercial winery at 350-1405 Stevens Road for three years, and for a site-specific text amendment to permit live/work units at 3595 Elliott Road. Both recommendations will go to Council for final decision.

• Recommended support for TUP 18-03.01, Temporary Use Permit Renewal for commercial winery at 350-1405 Stevens Road (unanimous)
• Recommended support for Z 21-08, Site-Specific Text Amendment for live/work units at 3595 Elliott Road (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend approval of a $3.4 million transfer from the Operating Surplus Reserve to Capital Reserves and the Wildfire/Emergency Reserve, plus an amendment to the 2021 Financial Plan. The committee will also receive a presentation on the Central Okanagan Clean Air Strategy and review division reports.

• Transfer $3.15 million from Operating Surplus Reserve to Capital Reserves
• Transfer $250,000 to Wildfire/Emergency Reserve
• Amend 2021 Financial Plan to fund project C2021-55 'Self Contained Breathing Apparatus' via Municipal Finance Authority equipment financing
• Presentation on Central Okanagan Clean Air Strategy by City of Kelowna staff

The Committee of the Whole approved a transfer of $3.15 million from the Operating Surplus Reserve to Capital Reserves and $250,000 to the Wildfire/Emergency Reserve, totaling $3.4 million. Council also amended the 2021 Financial Plan to change funding for the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus project from the Fire Equipment Reserve to Equipment Financing through the Municipal Finance Authority. The meeting included a presentation on the Central Okanagan Clean Air Strategy and Radon Awareness, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $3.15M transfer from Operating Surplus Reserve to Capital Reserves (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 transfer to Wildfire/Emergency Reserve (unanimous)
• Amended 2021 Financial Plan to fund project C2021-55 'Self Contained Breathing Apparatus' via Equipment Financing through Municipal Finance Authority (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee is meeting to adopt minutes and receive updates on the Development Cost Charge Bylaw, tourism, development services, and the Transportation Master Plan. The tourism update includes discussion questions about the local tourism economy and Visit Westside's 2021 success. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Development Cost Charge Bylaw update
• Tourism update and discussion on fall/winter tourism economy and Visit Westside 2021 success
• Development Services update
• Transportation Master Plan update

The Economic Development Committee received updates on the Development Cost Charge (DCC) bylaw, tourism, the Official Community Plan (OCP), and the Transportation Master Plan. No formal decisions were made; the committee discussed the DCC exemption increase to $100,000 and encouraged it, and noted the DCC bylaw requires approval by the Inspector of Municipalities by year-end. The OCP is expected to be completed by July 2022, and the Transportation Master Plan is in progress with public engagement to come.

• Adopted the agenda as amended.
• Adopted the minutes of the September 8, 2021 meeting.
• Discussed DCC bylaw update, including a proposed exemption increase to $100,000, which the committee encouraged.
• Received tourism update and discussed off-season activities and success metrics.
• Received Development Services update on OCP progress, with completion expected July 2022.
• Received Transportation Master Plan update, with public engagement to come later this year or early next year.
• Noted a public letter regarding Shannon View Drive OCP/Zoning amendments, with staff advising to engage through the Public Hearing process.

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This agenda for the West Kelowna Open to In-Camera Council Meeting on 2021-10-12 contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no decisions, discussions, or action items listed.

The Special Council meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter to discuss land acquisition/disposition, solicitor-client privileged advice, and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (Resolution C302/21).
• Closed the meeting to the public under Section 90(1) for land matters, legal advice, and preliminary service negotiations (Resolution C303/21).

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council is meeting to consider several items, including a temporary borrowing bylaw for the City Hall project, a development permit with variances for a property on Westside Road, and an electronic meetings framework bylaw. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings and reports from the Mayor.

• First, second, and third reading of Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 0290 for City Hall construction
• Development Permit DP 21-15 for 22-901 Westside Road with variances to wall height, setback, and driveway slope
• First, second, and third reading of Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 0258.01 for electronic meetings
• Adoption of minutes from September 28, 2021 special, public hearing, and regular meetings
• Presentation by West Kelowna Daybreak Rotary Club

Council gave first, second, and third reading to amendments allowing electronic council meetings and remote participation, with some opposition. It also authorized a development permit with variances for 22-901 Westside Road and gave readings to a temporary borrowing bylaw for city hall construction.

• Approved electronic meeting framework bylaw amendments (C308/21, C309/21) with opposition from Councillors Johnston, Zanon, and Findlater
• Authorized Development Permit DP 21-15 for 22-901 Westside Road with variances (C310/21) unanimously
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 0290 for city hall construction (C311/21) unanimously

Agricultural Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the West Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on 2021-10-06. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Public Hearing

West Kelowna City Council is holding a public hearing to receive input on two rezoning applications. The first proposes changing the OCP designation and zoning at 3830 Gellatly Road South to allow a townhouse development. The second proposes changing zoning at 2377 Thacker Drive to allow future subdivision into 10 single-family lots. No decisions are being made at this hearing; it is for public input only.

• 3830 Gellatly Road South: OCP change from Single Family Residential to Low Density Multiple Family Residential; zoning from R1L to R3 for townhouses
• 2377 Thacker Drive: zoning change from RU4 to R1/RU4 to allow 10 single-family lots
• Public participation in person, by phone, or written submission
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 2760 Cameron Road, West Kelowna

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a Development Cost Charge (DCC) Bylaw update and a review of the Grant in Aid Policy. The committee will consider recommendations to amend the Grant in Aid Policy, extend the 2022 application deadline to November 30, 2021, and have applications reviewed by Council in January 2022. The agenda is otherwise largely procedural, including adoption of minutes and reports.

• DCC Bylaw Update presented by Development Engineering Manager
• Recommendation to amend Grant in Aid Policy to incorporate deliberation on decision points
• Recommendation to extend 2022 Grant in Aid application deadline to November 30, 2021
• Recommendation for Council to review applications in January 2022

The Committee of the Whole discussed the DCC Bylaw update and the 2021 Grant in Aid Policy Review. By consensus, Council extended the deadline for 2022 grant applications to November 30, 2021, with reviews scheduled for January 2022. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Extended 2022 grant application deadline to November 30, 2021 (consensus)
• Scheduled grant application reviews for January 2022 (consensus)

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council will consider several development items, including post-public-hearing options for OCP and zoning amendments at 3830 Gellatly Road, a cannabis production facility setback variance on Industrial Road, and a townhome development at Tallus Ridge. The agenda also includes approval of the 2022 council meeting schedule, a water service inclusion bylaw, and a permissive tax exemption bylaw. One item, the Goats Peak OCP and zoning amendments, has been cancelled from this agenda.

• Z 21-04: OCP Bylaw No. 100.66 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 154.106 for 3830 Gellatly Road — options to adopt, postpone, or deny
• DVP 21-10: reduce cannabis production facility setback from 150m to 31m at 1305 and 1315 Industrial Road
• DP 21-19: 26-unit townhome development at Tallus Ridge Phase 10 with variances, landscape security of $233,787.25
• DVP 21-18: reduce garage setback from 6.0m to 4.45m at 3028 Shaleview Drive
• 2022 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 0291 — first, second, and third reading

Council gave third reading and adopted the OCP and zoning amendment bylaws for 3830 Gellatly Road South, with Councillors Findlater and Zanon opposed. Council also authorized a development variance permit for a cannabis production facility at 1305 and 1315 Industrial Road, reducing the setback from 150m to 31m, also with Findlater and Zanon opposed. Other decisions included approving a garage setback variance, a multi-family development permit for Tallus Ridge Phase 10, and first three readings for a water treatment plant local area service amendment and the 2022 permissive tax exemption bylaw.

• Adopted OCP Amendment Bylaw 100.66 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 154.106 for 3830 Gellatly Road South (5-2)
• Authorized DVP 21-10 for 1305/1315 Industrial Road reducing cannabis facility setback from 150m to 31m (5-2)
• Approved DVP 21-18 for 3028 Shaleview Drive reducing garage setback from 6.0m to 4.45m (unanimous)
• Approved DP 21-19 for Tallus Ridge Phase 10, 26-unit townhome development with variances (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant Local Area Service Amendment Bylaw 0280.01 (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to 2022 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 0291 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Council Meeting Schedule (unanimous)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for an open-to-in-camera council meeting. No public decisions or discussion items are listed; the agenda consists only of embedded media and system placeholders.

The special council meeting was called to order, adopted its agenda, and then unanimously voted to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter to discuss land acquisition/disposition and law enforcement matters. No substantive decisions were made in the open portion of the meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed the meeting to the public for land and law enforcement discussions (unanimous)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This agenda for the West Kelowna Open to In-Camera Council Meeting on 2021-09-22 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The special council meeting was called to order, adopted the agenda, and then unanimously voted to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(2) of the Community Charter to consider confidential information related to negotiations with provincial or federal governments. No substantive decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to public for confidential negotiations (unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to review two referrals: an OCP and zoning amendment for 3636 McIver Road (Z 21-05) and an OCP and zoning amendment to a CD zone for 4058 and 4066 Gellatly Road (Z 21-07). The commission will also adopt minutes from its July 21, 2021 meeting. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is an advisory body that provides recommendations to Council.

• Referral Z 21-05: OCP and zoning amendment at 3636 McIver Road
• Referral Z 21-07: OCP and zoning amendment to CD zone at 4058 and 4066 Gellatly Road
• Adoption of minutes from July 21, 2021 APC meeting

The Advisory Planning Commission unanimously recommended support for an OCP and zoning amendment to rezone 3636 McIver Road from Agricultural to Compact Single Detached Residential. The commission also voted to support a mixed-use rezoning at 4058 and 4066 Gellatly Road, with two members opposed. Both recommendations will go to Council for further consideration.

• Recommended support for OCP and zoning amendment at 3636 McIver Road (unanimous)
• Recommended support for OCP and zoning amendment to CD Zone at 4058 and 4066 Gellatly Road (carried; Kline and Gluska opposed)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This agenda for the West Kelowna Open to In-Camera Council Meeting on 2021-09-14 contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda items.

The special council meeting was called to order at 12:08 p.m. and the agenda was adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter for discussions with municipal officers and employees regarding municipal objectives, measures, and progress reports for preparing the annual municipal report. The meeting adjourned at 4:18 p.m. with no substantive decisions made in open session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed the meeting to the public for annual report discussions (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, receive updates on economic development, tourism, development services, and short-term accommodations, and discuss development applications. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions listed.

• Adoption of June 9, 2021 meeting minutes
• Economic Development and Tourism Activity Update
• Development Services Update
• Short Term Accommodation Update
• Development Applications

The Economic Development Committee received updates on tourism and development. Staff reported that short-term accommodation regulations were adopted by Council on July 13, 2021, and that business license applications are now being accepted, with about 400 active listings and 6 applications received so far. The committee also heard about several development applications, including a 10-story mixed-use project on Gellatly Road and a rezoning for live/work units on Elliott Road, both of which will go to public hearings. No formal decisions were made by the committee.

• Adopted the agenda as presented.
• Adopted the minutes of the June 9, 2021 meeting.
• Received the Economic Development and Tourism Activity Update.
• Received the Development Services Update, including short-term accommodation and development application details.

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council will consider a phased development permit for 58 townhouse units (65 with an optional phase) at 2375 Shannon Lake Road, including a height variance for rooftop patio access. Council will also decide on a one-year extension of a temporary use permit for automotive sales at 2565 Main Street, a 10-year license of occupation for Rotary Beach, and a $2,377,000 financial plan amendment for road and active transportation improvements. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from August 24, 2021, and a report on City Hall/Library building design consultations.

• Development Permit DP 21-17 for 58 townhouse units with height variance from 9.0m to 12.87m at 2375 Shannon Lake Road
• Landscaping security of $323,090.50 and park improvements security of $310,574.06 required before permit issuance
• Temporary Use Permit extension for automotive sales at 2565 Main Street until March 15, 2022
• License of Occupation for 10 years over 3.78 hectares of Crown foreshore at Rotary Beach for public recreation
• Financial plan amendment to use $2,377,000 of Development Cost Charges Road Reserves for sidewalk and bike lane from McDougall Creek to Westlake Road

Council unanimously approved a phased development permit for 58 townhouse units (with an optional 7 more) at 2375 Shannon Lake Road, including a height variance for rooftop patio access. The permit is conditional on security deposits and must be issued within one year. Council also extended a temporary use permit for auto sales at 2565 Main Street, acquired a 10-year license of occupation for Rotary Beach, and directed $2.377 million from DCC reserves for road and active transportation improvements.

• Approved DP 21-17 for 58 townhouse units with height variance (unanimous)
• Extended TUP 18-01 for auto sales at 2565 Main Street to Sept 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Acquired 10-year License of Occupation for Rotary Beach (unanimous)
• Directed $2,377,000 from DCC reserves for Shannon Lake-Bartley-Stevens roundabout and active transportation (unanimous)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

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The Special Council meeting was called to order at 12:02 p.m. and adjourned at 5:03 p.m. Council unanimously adopted the agenda and then unanimously voted to close the meeting to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter. The closed session covered land acquisition/disposition, potential litigation, solicitor-client privileged advice, and confidential negotiations with provincial/federal governments. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (Resolution C275/21)
• Closed the meeting to the public under Section 90(1) for land matters, litigation, and legal advice (Resolution C276/21)
• Closed the meeting to the public under Section 90(2) for confidential government negotiations (Resolution C276/21)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review three referrals for Official Community Plan and zoning amendments at properties on Gellatly Road South, McIver Road, and Shannon View Drive. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from the July 7, 2021 meeting. No decisions are listed; the items are under referral for committee input.

• Referral Z 21-04: OCP and Zoning Amendment at 3830 Gellatly Road South
• Referral Z 21-05: OCP and Zoning Amendment at 3636 McIver Road
• Referral Z 21-03: OCP and Zoning Amendment at unaddressed Shannon View Drive
• Adoption of minutes from July 7, 2021 meeting

The Agricultural Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend support for three OCP and zoning amendment applications: 3830 Gellatly Road South (duplex/townhouse), 3636 McIver Road (23 single-family homes), and Unaddressed Shannon View Drive (resort spa/hotel). The committee discussed proximity to agricultural land, buffer requirements, and potential impacts on farming operations. All recommendations will go to Council for consideration.

• Recommended support for Z 21-04, OCP and Zoning Amendment at 3830 Gellatly Road South (unanimous)
• Recommended support for Z 21-05, OCP and Zoning Amendment at 3636 McIver Road (carried; Member Shankman opposed)
• Recommended support for Z 21-03, OCP and Zoning Amendment at Unaddressed Shannon View Drive (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council will consider endorsing a State of Local Emergency declared August 15, 2021, and will vote on several bylaws and development permits, including zoning changes, a business licensing amendment, and a fees and charges update. The agenda also includes first reading of an OCP and zoning amendment for 2211 Campbell Road, and a proposal to allow electronic public hearings.

• Endorsement of State of Local Emergency declared August 15, 2021
• Adoption of Business Licensing Amendment Bylaw No. 0087.13
• Adoption of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.59
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 0154.95 (Asquith Road) and No. 0154.102 (2416 Saddleback Way)
• First reading of OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for 2211 Campbell Road (Z 20-08)

Council unanimously endorsed the State of Local Emergency declared by the Mayor on August 15, 2021, related to wildfire response. Council also adopted several bylaws, including zoning amendments for properties on Asquith Road and Saddleback Way, and approved development variance permits for properties on Thacker Drive and Pritchard Drive. A non-farm use application for an early learning facility at Hudson Road Elementary was supported and forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission.

• Endorsed State of Local Emergency declared Aug 15 (unanimous)
• Adopted Business Licensing Amendment Bylaw No. 0087.13 (unanimous)
• Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.59 (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.95 for Asquith Road (carried; Zanon opposed)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.102 for 2416 Saddleback Way (carried; Zanon opposed)
• Approved Development Variance Permit for 2927 Thacker Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit for 1635 Pritchard Drive (carried; Mayor opposed)
• Denied Development Variance Permit for Goats Peak Winery (carried; Friesen and Zilkie opposed)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

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The special council meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under several sections of the Community Charter, citing land acquisition/disposition, litigation, solicitor-client privilege, preliminary municipal service negotiations, and confidential intergovernmental negotiations. The meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to public under Community Charter s.90(1)(e), (g), (i), (k) and s.90(2)(b) (unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the West Kelowna Advisory Planning Commission meeting of August 18, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Regular Council Meeting

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Agricultural Advisory Committee

This agenda for the West Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on August 4, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed in the provided text.

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for a West Kelowna, BC council meeting held in camera (closed to the public) on 2021-07-27. The agenda contains no substantive items, only boilerplate interface text and placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are listed.

The special council meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter to discuss land acquisition/disposition, litigation, solicitor-client advice, and confidential negotiations with senior governments. The meeting adjourned shortly after, with no public decisions made.

• Adopted the meeting agenda unanimously (Resolution C240/21)
• Closed the meeting to the public for land, legal, and negotiation matters (Resolution C241/21, unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council is deciding on several development permits and bylaw readings, including a 55-lot subdivision at Smith Creek, a 20-unit duplex at Salmon Road, and a development permit with variances at 631 Westside Road. Council will also consider first and second reading of an OCP and zoning amendment at 3830 Gellatly Road South, third reading of a zoning amendment at 2416 Saddleback Way, and adoption of a temporary borrowing bylaw for the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, reports, and housekeeping bylaw amendments.

• Development permit with variances and floodplain exemption for a dwelling at 631 Westside Road
• Development permit for a 20-unit duplex at 3210 Salmon Road
• Development permit with variances for a 55-lot subdivision at 2802 Smith Creek (Stage 2), with $41,500 landscaping security
• First and second reading of OCP and zoning amendments at 3830 Gellatly Road South
• Adoption of Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 0289

Council unanimously approved a development permit with variances for a 55-lot subdivision at 2802 Smith Creek Road, including 54 single-family lots and one remainder lot, subject to conditions. Council also gave first and second reading to OCP and zoning amendments for 3830 Gellatly Road South, and third reading to a zoning bylaw for 2416 Saddleback Way (with one councillor opposed). Additionally, Council adopted a temporary borrowing bylaw for the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant and directed staff to apply for a grant for Shannon Lake Corridor active transportation improvements.

• Approved development permit with variances for 55-lot subdivision at 2802 Smith Creek (unanimous)
• Authorized development permit for 20-unit duplex at 3210 Salmon Road (unanimous)
• Approved development permit with variance for dwelling at 631 Westside Road (unanimous)
• Gave first and second reading to OCP and zoning amendments for 3830 Gellatly Road South (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to zoning bylaw for 2416 Saddleback Way (carried; Councillor Zanon opposed)
• Adopted Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 0289 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to apply for BC Active Transportation grant for Shannon Lake Corridor (unanimous)
• Adopted sewer use, ticketing, and business licensing bylaw amendments (unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to review two rezoning referrals: an OCP and zoning amendment for 2211 Campbell Road, and a rezoning application for 2082 Shannon Ridge Drive. The meeting is open to the public with limited in-person seating and a live webcast.

• Z 20-08: OCP and Zoning Amendment at 2211 Campbell Road
• Z 21-06: Rezoning Application at 2082 Shannon Ridge Drive
• Adoption of June 16, 2021 meeting minutes

The Advisory Planning Commission defeated a motion to recommend support for the overall OCP and zoning amendment at 2211 Campbell Road, which proposed townhomes, a marina, and agricultural uses. The commission did unanimously support the separate OCP and zoning amendment for the western portion of the property to Low Density Multiple Family (R3). A motion to support text amendments for the A1 lands and W3 marina zoning was also defeated. The commission unanimously recommended support for the rezoning application at 2082 Shannon Ridge Drive from R1 to RC3.

• Overall OCP/Zoning amendment at 2211 Campbell Road (Z 20-08) not recommended for support (defeated; Gluska, Richard, Zsufa, Davis opposed)
• OCP amendment to Low Density Multiple Family and zoning A1 to R3 on western portion of 2211 Campbell Road recommended for support (carried unanimously)
• Text amendments to A1 lands and change to W3 with conditions at 2211 Campbell Road not recommended for support (defeated; Gluska, Richard, Zsufa opposed)
• Rezoning at 2082 Shannon Ridge Drive from R1 to RC3 recommended for support (carried unanimously)

Economic Development Committee

This is the agenda for the West Kelowna Economic Development Committee meeting on July 14, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no specific items, reports, or decisions listed for discussion.

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council will consider issuing a Temporary Use Permit for a temporary shelter and supportive services on a portion of the Bartley Road right-of-way and 2515 Bartley Road. The meeting also includes adoption of several bylaws, including short-term accommodation regulations, a mobile restaurant business amendment, and a water regulation bylaw, plus a budget amendment for lift station improvements.

• Temporary Use Permit TUP 21-03 for a ~600m² temporary shelter at 2515 Bartley Rd
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.99 and related bylaws for short-term accommodations
• Adoption of Business Licensing Amendment Bylaw No. 0087.12 for mobile restaurants
• Development Variance Permit DVP 21-15 for 3122 Elliott Rd to reduce stable setback from 15.0m to 3.0m (east) and 8.4m (north)
• Budget amendment adding $125,000 for Inverness Lift Station decommissioning

Council authorized a Temporary Use Permit and License of Occupation for a ~600m2 portion of Bartley Road Right of Way and 2515 Bartley Road to operate a temporary shelter with supportive services, despite a 266-name petition from concerned residents and businesses. The motion carried with Councillor Zanon opposed. Council also adopted several bylaws, including zoning and business licensing amendments for short-term accommodations, and approved a five-year lease with the West Kelowna Warriors for hockey operations at the Mount Boucherie Complex.

• Approved Temporary Use Permit TUP 21-03 for a temporary shelter at 2515 Bartley Road, with Councillor Zanon opposed.
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.99 and related bylaws for short-term accommodations, with Councillor de Jong opposed.
• Adopted Business Licensing Amendment Bylaw No. 0087.12 for mobile restaurants, with Councillors de Jong and Zanon opposed.
• Authorized Development Variance Permit DVP 21-15 for 3122 Elliott Road, reducing setbacks from a riding stable.
• Supported a non-farm use application for a vehicle parking area at 3992 Pritchard Drive North in the Agricultural Land Reserve.
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Sanitary Sewer Use Amendment Bylaw No. 0072.02 and related ticketing bylaws.
• Adopted Water Regulation Bylaw No. 274 and associated fees and policies.
• Approved an additional $125,000 for the Inverness Lift Station Decommissioning project from Sanitary Sewer Reserves.

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

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The Special Council meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter for discussions on land acquisition/disposition, solicitor-client privileged advice, and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service. The meeting adjourned without any public decisions or actions.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (Resolution C226/21).
• Closed the meeting to the public for land, legal, and service negotiations (Resolution C227/21).

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on a workshop-style session facilitated by the Official Community Plan consultant. Council will receive an update on the project, review the Colliers Growth Forecasting Report, and discuss outcomes from stakeholder sessions. The meeting is informational and discussion-oriented, with no formal decisions listed on the agenda.

• Review of Colliers Growth Forecasting Report (Real Estate Inventory and Growth Projections)
• Discussion of outcomes from stakeholder sessions
• Building Typologies Guide provided as background

The special meeting was a workshop on the Official Community Plan, featuring a growth forecasting report and stakeholder session outcomes. No formal decisions were made; the only resolution was to adopt the agenda. The meeting adjourned without any votes on substantive matters.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (Resolution C225/21).
• Held a workshop on the Official Community Plan with consultants.
• Received a growth forecasting report overview from Colliers.
• Discussed outcomes from stakeholder sessions.
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:46 p.m.

Notice - Special Council Meeting

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Agricultural Advisory Committee

The West Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items including adopting the agenda and minutes from June 2, 2021. The main substantive item is a referral regarding Z 20-08, an Official Community Plan and zoning amendment for 2211 Campbell Road. The meeting is open to the public with limited in-person seating and is webcast live.

• Referral Z 20-08: OCP and Zoning Amendment for 2211 Campbell Road
• Adoption of minutes from June 2, 2021 meeting

The Agricultural Advisory Committee unanimously recommended support for application Z 20-08, which proposes an OCP amendment and zoning changes for 2211 Campbell Road. The plan includes rezoning the upland portion to R3 for townhomes, keeping the middle A1 agricultural zone with parking and greenhouses, and rezoning the foreshore to W3 for a 242-slip marina. The recommendation will go to Council for final decision.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried unanimously)
• Adopted the June 2, 2021 meeting minutes (carried unanimously)
• Recommended support for Z 20-08, OCP and Zoning Amendment at 2211 Campbell Road (carried unanimously)

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council is meeting to consider several bylaws and reports, including new short-term accommodation regulations, a mobile restaurant licensing amendment, and a water regulation bylaw. Council will also review three development variance permits for properties on Stuart Rd, Lloyd Jones Drive, and Old Okanagan Highway, and hear updates on the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant and the 2020 Annual Report.

• Short-term accommodation regulatory bylaws (Business Licensing, Fees and Charges, Bylaw Notice Enforcement, Ticket Information) for first, second, and third readings
• Development Variance Permit DVP 21-11 at 710 Stuart Rd to allow a carriage house with reduced parcel area and increased height
• Development Variance Permit DVP 21-12 at 932 Lloyd Jones Drive for an accessory building with reduced setbacks and increased height
• Development Variance Permit DVP 21-16 at 3731 Old Okanagan Highway to increase building height to 18.65 m and reduce ALR setbacks
• 2021-2022 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement authorization

Council unanimously approved the 2020 Annual Report, the 2020 Draft Statement of Financial Information, and authorized the Mayor and Corporate Officer to execute the 2021-2022 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement. Council also approved several development variance permits, gave readings to multiple bylaws, and amended the purchasing policy to increase approval authority for the CAO.

• Approved the 2020 Annual Report (Resolution C212/21).
• Approved the 2020 Draft Statement of Financial Information (Resolution C214/21).
• Authorized execution of the 2021-2022 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement (Resolution C215/21).
• Amended the Purchasing Policy to increase CAO approval authority for all RFPs within the Five-year Financial Plan (Resolution C216/21).
• Authorized three Development Variance Permits: 710 Stuart Rd, 932 Lloyd Jones Drive, and 3731 Old Okanagan Highway (Resolutions C217/21, C218/21, C219/21).
• Gave first, second, and third reading to the Mobile Restaurant Business Licensing Bylaw Amendment 0087.12 (Resolution C220/21; Councillor de Jong opposed).
• Gave third reading to the Short Term Accommodations Zoning Amendment Bylaw 0154.99 (Resolution C221/21; Councillor de Jong opposed).
• Gave readings to multiple bylaws related to Short Term Accommodations, Water Regulation, and associated fees and enforcement (Resolutions C222/21, C224/21).

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to review four referrals: a temporary use permit for municipal right-of-way near 2515 Bartley Road, and three OCP and zoning amendment applications for properties on Smith Creek Road, Shannon View Drive, and 3830 Gellatly Road South. The commission will also receive decision letters on two prior zoning files. The meeting is open but the public cannot attend in person due to provincial health orders; it will be webcast.

• TUP 21-03: Temporary Use Permit for municipal ROW adjacent to 2515 Bartley Road
• Z 21-02: OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 100.64 and 154.104, unaddressed Smith Creek Road
• Z 21-03: OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 100.65 and 154.105, unaddressed Shannon View Drive
• Z 21-04: OCP and Zoning Amendment, 3830 Gellatly Road South
• Decision letters: Z 20-05 (2485 Hayman Road, 3rd reading) and Z 20-10 (2749 & 2769 Shannon Lake Road, rescind 1st reading)

The Advisory Planning Commission recommended support for a temporary use permit for a modular shelter with supportive services for up to 40 homeless residents on a municipal right-of-way adjacent to 2515 Bartley Road. The permit would last up to three years, funded by BC Housing and operated by Turning Points Collaborative Society. The recommendation passed with one member opposed. The commission also unanimously recommended support for three other zoning and OCP amendments, including a Smith Creek Road residential development, a Shannon View Drive resort spa, and a Gellatly Road South duplex/townhouse proposal.

• Recommended support for TUP 21-03, a temporary use permit for a modular shelter for up to 40 homeless residents on a municipal ROW adjacent to 2515 Bartley Road (carried; Member Richard opposed).
• Recommended support for Z 21-02, OCP and zoning amendments for a residential development on unaddressed Smith Creek Road, including 43 single-family lots and a 24-unit multiple-family parcel (carried unanimously).
• Recommended support for Z 21-03, OCP and zoning amendments for a destination resort spa and hotel on unaddressed Shannon View Drive (carried unanimously).
• Recommended support for Z 21-04, OCP and zoning amendments to allow duplex and townhouse development at 3830 Gellatly Road South (carried unanimously).
• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried unanimously).
• Adopted the minutes of the April 21, 2021 meeting (carried unanimously).

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

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The Special Council meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter, citing preliminary negotiations for a proposed municipal service that could harm the municipality's interests if discussed publicly. The meeting adjourned at 2:39 p.m. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (Resolution No. C205/21).
• Closed the meeting to the public for preliminary municipal service negotiations (Resolution No. C206/21).

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates from staff on the Transportation Master Plan, Official Community Plan, and economic development and tourism activities. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Adoption of May 12, 2021 meeting minutes
• Engineering Services update on Transportation Master Plan
• Development Services update on Official Community Plan
• Economic Development and Tourism activity update

The Economic Development Committee unanimously approved extending Nick Wizinsky's excused absence until October 31, 2021. Members received updates on the Transportation Master Plan, Official Community Plan, short-term accommodation regulations, and economic development activities. No other formal decisions were made.

• Extended excused absence for Nick Wizinsky until October 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of May 12, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Public Hearing

West Kelowna Council is holding a public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.99 to regulate short-term accommodations (rentals under one month) throughout the city. The proposed rules would require the operator to be the principal resident, limit rentals to one dwelling per property, cap occupancy at 2 adults per bedroom (max 4 bedrooms), require off-street parking, and prohibit operation without community sewer connection. Public participation is by phone or written submission due to provincial health orders; the meeting is webcast and archived.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.99 to regulate short-term accommodations citywide
• Short-term rentals limited to principal resident's home; one dwelling per property
• Max 4 bedrooms and 2 adults per bedroom for short-term rentals
• Requires off-street parking: 1 space per 1-2 bedrooms, 2 spaces per 3-4 bedrooms
• Short-term accommodations not permitted without community sewer connection

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council is meeting to consider adopting a fire rescue bylaw amendment for the Smith Creek and Goat's Peak areas, and will hear a delegation about playground fundraising at Shetler Park. The agenda also includes information reports on the City Hall/Library design consultation and the Official Community Plan review, plus a presentation from the Regional District of Central Okanagan.

• Adoption of Fire Rescue Establishment and Operations Amendment Bylaw No. 0114.03, 2021 (Smith Creek and Goat's Peak inclusions)
• Delegation from Crystal Garbelya regarding Shetler Park playground upgrade fundraising
• Information report on City Hall/Library building preliminary design consultation (June 2021)
• Information report on Official Community Plan Review and Update; Engagement Plan Overview (P 21-01)
• Presentation on 2021 Regional District services in West Kelowna

Council unanimously adopted the Fire Rescue Establishment and Operations Amendment Bylaw No. 0114.03, 2021, which includes Smith Creek and Goat's Peak areas. The meeting also included a presentation on the City Hall/Library building design consultation and a request for playground equipment at Shetler Park, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Fire Rescue Establishment and Operations Amendment Bylaw No. 0114.03 (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of Special Council Meeting May 25, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of Public Hearing May 25, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of Regular Council Meeting May 25, 2021 (unanimous)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for a closed (in-camera) council meeting. No public items are listed, and the agenda contains only boilerplate text with no decisions or discussions disclosed.

The Special Council meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter to discuss land acquisition/disposition, solicitor-client privileged advice, and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service, plus confidential talks with provincial/federal governments. The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. with no public decisions made.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to public for land, legal, and service negotiations (unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The West Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting minutes from May 5, 2021. The main item is a referral regarding Development Variance Permit 20-08 for 2789 Highway 97 South, Goats Peak Winery. The meeting is open but the public cannot attend in person due to provincial health orders; it will be webcast.

• Referral: DVP 20-08, 2789 Highway 97 South, Goats Peak Winery
• Adoption of minutes from May 5, 2021 meeting

The Agricultural Advisory Committee voted to recommend support for DVP 20-08, a height variance for a tasting facility at Goats Peak Winery (2789 Highway 97 South), after an initial motion to not support the application was defeated. The recommendation will go to Council, which will make the final decision. The committee also adopted the agenda and previous meeting minutes unanimously.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted the May 5, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to not support DVP 20-08 defeated (Members Schori and Bath opposed)
• Motion to recommend support for DVP 20-08 carried (Member Shankman opposed)

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council will consider authorizing a $16,000,000 expenditure for the construction of City Hall, as outlined in the Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw. The agenda also includes several bylaw amendments, including rescinding first reading of OCP and zoning amendments for 2749 and 2769 Shannon Lake Road, adopting a local area water service bylaw for 4177 Gellatly Road, adopting a Good Neighbour Bylaw amendment, and giving readings to a fire rescue bylaw amendment for Smith Creek and Goat's Peak. Council will also consider borrowing up to $2,195,894 for the 2020 Equipment Capital Plan and a UBCM grant application for a Housing Needs Assessment.

• Authorize $16,000,000 for City Hall construction
• Rescind first reading of OCP and zoning bylaws for 2749 and 2769 Shannon Lake Road
• Adopt Local Area Water Service Amendment Bylaw for 4177 Gellatly Road
• Adopt Good Neighbour Bylaw Amendment No. 151.02
• Borrow up to $2,195,894 for 2020 Equipment Capital Plan

Council unanimously approved early authorization for the $16,000,000 City Hall construction expenditure as outlined in the Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw. They also authorized borrowing up to $2,195,894 from the Municipal Finance Authority for the 2020 Equipment Capital Plan, repayable within 5 years. Additionally, Council rescinded first reading of OCP and zoning amendment bylaws for 2749 and 2769 Shannon Lake Road, abandoning the bylaws and closing the file. Several other bylaws were adopted or given readings, including a Good Neighbour Bylaw amendment and a Fire Rescue amendment.

• Approved $16M City Hall construction expenditure (unanimous)
• Authorized $2,195,894 equipment financing loan (unanimous)
• Rescinded first reading of OCP and zoning bylaws for Shannon Lake Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Local Area Water Service Amendment Bylaw No. 0080.12 (unanimous)
• Adopted Good Neighbour Amendment Bylaw No. 151.02 (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, third reading to Fire Rescue Amendment Bylaw No. 0114.03 (unanimous)
• Authorized one-year trial of Post Public Hearing Process (unanimous)
• Resolved to submit UBCM Housing Needs Report Program Grant application (unanimous)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

The special council meeting was called to order and the agenda adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter to discuss land acquisition/disposition, potential litigation, and confidential negotiations with provincial/federal governments. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned after the closed session.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to public for land, litigation, and government negotiations (unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

This agenda for the West Kelowna Advisory Planning Commission meeting on 2021-05-19 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Committee of the Whole

The West Kelowna Committee of the Whole meets to receive presentations and information reports, including an update on the Okanagan-Kootenay Sterile Insect Release Program, a report on the Development Cost Charge (DCC) Bylaw update, and a presentation on National Public Works Week. The committee will also hear from Interior Health about services in West Kelowna and a 'Tendering 101' presentation. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2020 OKSIR Update presentation by Melissa Tesche, General Manager, Okanagan-Kootenay Sterile Insect Release Program
• Interior Health Services West Kelowna presentation by Donna Jansons, Deborah Preston, Dr. Silvina Mema, and Kelly McDonald
• DCC Bylaw Update information report from Development Engineering Manager (Urban Systems)
• Celebrating National Public Works Week presentation
• Tendering 101 presentation from Purchasing Manager and Engineering Manager

The Committee of the Whole met on May 18, 2021, and received presentations from the Okanagan-Kootenay Sterile Insect Release Program, Interior Health, and city staff on public works, DCC bylaw updates, and tendering. No substantive decisions were made; the only actions were adopting the agenda and minutes, and extending the meeting.

• Adopted agenda as amended (COW005-21, carried unanimously)
• Adopted April 27, 2021 minutes (COW006-21, carried unanimously)
• Extended meeting to 7:30 p.m. (COW007-21, carried unanimously)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee received presentations on West Kelowna's commercial real estate market, the Official Community Plan review, and tourism updates. No formal decisions were made; the agenda and previous minutes were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted the April 14, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council is meeting to decide on a range of items, including a zoning bylaw amendment for short-term rental regulations, several tax rate and parcel tax bylaws, and development variance permits. They will also hear a delegation from the West Kelowna Warriors about a marquee sign at Royal LePage Place and receive an update on wildfire mitigation.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.99 (2nd reading as amended) for short-term rental regulations
• Adoption of Tax Rates Bylaw No. 0288, 2021
• Adoption of Transfer Station Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0286, 2021
• Adoption of Sterile Insect Release Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0285, 2021
• Development Variance Permit for 1885 Diamond View Drive (setback reductions, height increase denied)

Council rescinded and re-gave second reading to the Short Term Rental Zoning Amendment Bylaw, with Councillor de Jong opposed, and scheduled it for a public hearing. Council also adopted the 2021 Tax Rates Bylaw (opposed by Councillor de Jong) and several parcel tax bylaws, and approved development variance permits for properties on Diamond View Drive and Tallus Heights Drive. All other items, including the appointment of a bylaw enforcement officer and support for grant applications, were carried unanimously.

• Rescinded and re-gave second reading to Short Term Rental Zoning Amendment Bylaw 0154.99; scheduled for public hearing (de Jong opposed)
• Adopted 2021 Tax Rates Bylaw 0288 (de Jong opposed)
• Adopted Transfer Station Parcel Tax Bylaw 0286
• Adopted Sterile Insect Release Parcel Tax Bylaw 0285
• Adopted RDCO Solid Waste and Recycling Program Parcel Tax Bylaw 0287
• Authorized Development Variance Permit for 1885 Diamond View Drive; denied height variances
• Authorized Development Variance Permit for 2497 & 2501 Tallus Heights Drive
• Appointed Angelo Stradiotto as Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Officer

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

The special council meeting was called to order and the agenda adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter for reasons including labour relations, property security, land acquisition, litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and confidential negotiations with other governments. The meeting adjourned without any public substantive decisions.

• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to public under Community Charter Section 90(1) and 90(2) for confidential matters (unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The West Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review one referral: an Agricultural Land Reserve non-farm use application for 1221 Hudson Road. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering meeting order, minutes, and late items. The public cannot attend in person due to health orders; the meeting is webcast.

• Referral A 21-04: ALR Non-Farm Use Application at 1221 Hudson Road
• Adoption of April 7, 2021 meeting minutes
• Meeting webcast live due to public attendance restrictions

The Agricultural Advisory Committee voted to support file A 21-04, an ALR non-farm use application for a proposed Early Learning Program Facility at 1221 Hudson Road, with Member Shankman opposed. The facility, run by the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club, would add 92 child care spaces and require about 1,600 m2 of imported fill on the school property. The committee also adopted the agenda and minutes, and noted Philip Gyug's transition to a non-voting Ministry of Agriculture representative role.

• Supported ALR non-farm use application A 21-04 for 1221 Hudson Road (carried; Shankman opposed)
• Adopted the agenda as amended (carried unanimously)
• Adopted the April 7, 2021 meeting minutes (carried unanimously)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for an open-to-in-camera council meeting. No substantive items are listed; the agenda contains only boilerplate and embedded content placeholders.

The special meeting was called to order and the agenda adopted. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(2) of the Community Charter to consider confidential information related to negotiations with provincial or federal governments. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to public for confidential government negotiations (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear presentations from five local community associations, including Casa Loma, Gellatly Bay Goats Peak, Glenrosa, and Shannon Lake. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering minutes, reports, and correspondence, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Presentation by Ryan Holt, Casa Loma Community Association
• Presentation by Heather Robinson, Greater Westside Board of Trade
• Presentation by Nicole Waidman, Gellatly Bay Goats Peak Community Association
• Presentation by Tasha De Silva, Glenrosa Residents Association
• Presentation by Tom Groat, Shannon Lake Neighbourhood Association

The Committee of the Whole meeting on April 27, 2021, was primarily informational, featuring presentations from five community associations (Casa Loma, Greater Westside Board of Trade, Gellatly Bay Goats Peak, Glenrosa, and Shannon Lake). No substantive decisions were made; the only actions were adopting the agenda and the minutes of the previous meeting. The committee heard concerns about traffic, safety, infrastructure, and development, but took no formal action.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of March 16, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to review a temporary use permit renewal for 2565 Main Street, and to receive decision letters on two prior applications. The meeting is open but the public cannot attend in person due to health orders; it will be webcast.

• Temporary Use Permit renewal (TUP 18-01.01) at 2565 Main Street
• Decision letter for TUP 20-04 at 3145 Coventry Cres
• Decision letter for Z 20-13 at 2500 Tallus Heights Lane

The Advisory Planning Commission unanimously supported a one-year renewal of Temporary Use Permit TUP 18-01.01 for 2565 Main Street, instead of the requested three years, to encourage redevelopment and require compliance with permit conditions. The commission noted the property has unpermitted uses (contractor services, outdoor storage, extra containers) and discussed enforcement concerns. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also adopted the agenda and previous minutes.

• Supported TUP 18-01.01 renewal for 2565 Main Street for one year (unanimous)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of February 17, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This is an open-to-in-camera council meeting agenda for West Kelowna, BC, dated 2021-04-20. The agenda text provided contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The special council meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter to discuss land acquisition/disposition, litigation, and solicitor-client privileged advice, as well as confidential negotiations with provincial/federal governments. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (C143/21, unanimous)
• Closed the meeting to the public under Section 90(1) and 90(2) of the Community Charter (C144/21, unanimous)

Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel

This agenda contains no substantive items — only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE agenda software. The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel is meeting, but no decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed in the provided text.

Regular Council Meeting

Council adopted the 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw with a 4.05% tax increase, resulting in a tax requisition of $36,559,184, with Councillors de Jong and Findlater opposed. Council also adopted the 2021 Tax Rates Bylaw and several parcel tax bylaws, and approved the 2021-2022 Strategic Priorities and Police Services Priorities. A zoning amendment for 2485 Hayman Road was rescinded and the file closed, while first and second readings were given to a zoning amendment for 2377 Thacker Drive. A development variance permit was authorized for 1526 Scott Crescent to convert a structure to a carriage house.

• Adopted 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw 0284 with 4.05% tax increase (5-2)
• Adopted 2021 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 0288 (unanimous)
• Gave readings to Transfer Station Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0286 (unanimous)
• Gave readings to Sterile Insect Release Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0285 (unanimous)
• Gave readings to RDCO Solid Waste and Recycling Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0287 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021-2022 Strategic Priorities (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 Police Services Priorities (unanimous)
• Rescinded readings and closed file Z 20-05 for 2485 Hayman Road (unanimous)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda items provided.

The special council meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1)(g) of the Community Charter to discuss litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned shortly after going in-camera.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as presented (C141/21, carried unanimously)
• Closed the meeting to the public to discuss litigation or potential litigation (C142/21, carried unanimously)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee received presentations on regional economic priorities, tourism research, and development activity, but made no substantive decisions. The only action taken was unanimously excusing member Nick Wizinsky from meetings until July 31, 2021.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted March 10, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Excused Nick Wizinsky until July 31, 2021 (unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The West Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review a non-farm use application for 3992 Pritchard Drive North, hear a presentation from a Ministry of Agriculture specialist, and adopt minutes from its February 11, 2021 meeting. The meeting is open but webcast only due to provincial health orders.

• Non-Farm Use Application A 21-03; 3992 Pritchard Drive North
• Presentation by Christina Forbes, Beef & Livestock Industry Specialist, Ministry of Agriculture
• Adoption of minutes from February 11, 2021 meeting
• Revised 2021 meeting schedule review

The Agricultural Advisory Committee unanimously voted not to support a non-farm use application for 3992 Pritchard Drive North, citing a lack of farm use versus non-farm use in the proposal. The committee also adopted the revised 2021 meeting schedule. The meeting was held virtually due to provincial health orders, with no public in attendance.

• Rejected non-farm use application A 21-03 for 3992 Pritchard Drive North (unanimous).
• Adopted the revised 2021 AAC Meeting Schedule (unanimous).
• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous).
• Adopted the minutes of the February 11, 2021 meeting (unanimous).

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This agenda for the West Kelowna Open to In-Camera Council Meeting on April 6, 2021, contains no substantive items. It is limited to procedural boilerplate, such as video and document display instructions, with no decisions or discussions listed.

The special meeting was called to order at 11:07 a.m. and the agenda was adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter to discuss preliminary negotiations for a municipal service and confidential information related to negotiations with provincial or federal governments. The meeting adjourned at 1:22 p.m. with no other decisions made.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (Resolution No. C122/21).
• Closed the meeting to the public for negotiations and confidential government discussions (Resolution No. C123/21).

Public Hearing

West Kelowna Council is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 154.95, which would rezone an unaddressed parcel on Asquith Road from Rural Residential Small Parcel (RU2) to Single Family Residential (R1) to allow a 22-lot subdivision. Public participation is by phone or written submission due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 154.95 for Lot A, DL's 2600 and 3485, ODYD, Plan 18545
• Rezone from Rural Residential Small Parcel (RU2) to Single Family Residential (R1)
• Purpose: facilitate a 22-lot subdivision

Regular Council Meeting

Council gave third reading to the City of West Kelowna Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0284, 2020, with a 4.05% tax increase, after considering public feedback. Council also directed staff to require all short-term rentals to be principal residences and hosted, and to permit short-term rentals on properties with secondary suites and carriage houses. Two development variance permits were approved to allow larger secondary suites at 3507 Gates Road and 2409 Tallus Ridge Drive.

• Approved issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP 21-04 for 3507 Gates Road to increase secondary suite floor area from 90 m2 to 104.5 m2.
• Approved issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP 21-07 for 2409 Tallus Ridge Drive to increase secondary suite floor area to 120 m2 and allowable percentage to 48%.
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.70, 2021, amending excessive nuisance abatement fees.
• Directed staff to require all short-term rentals to be principal residences.
• Directed staff to require all short-term rentals to be hosted (Councillor Zilkie opposed).
• Directed staff to permit short-term rentals on properties with secondary suites and carriage houses (Councillor de Jong opposed).
• Directed staff to keep existing Bed and Breakfast regulations in the Zoning Bylaw.
• Gave third reading to Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0284, 2020, with a 4.05% tax increase (Councillors de Jong and Findlater opposed).

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for an open-to-in-camera Council meeting. No substantive items are listed; the agenda contains only technical placeholders and no public decisions or discussions.

The special meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(2) of the Community Charter to consider confidential information related to negotiations with provincial or federal governments. The meeting adjourned shortly after, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (Resolution C120/21).
• Closed the meeting to the public to discuss confidential negotiations with senior governments (Resolution C121/21).

Public Hearing

West Kelowna Council is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.100, 2021, which would rezone 2485 Hayman Road from Single Family Residential (R1) to Compact Single Detached Residential (RC3) to allow a two-lot subdivision. Public participation is by phone or written submission due to provincial health orders.

• Zoning amendment for 2485 Hayman Road from R1 to RC3
• Purpose: enable a two-lot subdivision
• Public hearing held March 23, 2021, 6:00-7:00 PM
• Submissions received up to March 4, 2021 included in record

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The document is essentially empty of actionable content.

The special meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter to discuss law enforcement, litigation, and confidential negotiations with senior governments. The meeting adjourned without any public decisions.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (Resolution C108/21).
• Closed the meeting to the public under Section 90(1)(f) and (g) and Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter (Resolution C109/21).

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council is meeting to consider several development-related items, including first and second reading of a zoning amendment for 2416 Saddleback Way, third reading and adoption of a zoning bylaw for 2500 Talus Heights Lane, and development permits with variances for 631 Westside Road and 3125 Thacker Drive. Council will also decide on contract awards for the Carrington Road/Gellatly Road roundabout and the Ammonia Chiller Replacement project, which would close Royal LePage Place and Jim Lind Arena for construction. The meeting includes verbal updates on the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant and the City Hall project, and appointments to the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel.

• Zoning amendment first/second reading: 2416 Saddleback Way (Bylaw 0154.102)
• Zoning bylaw third reading/adoption: 2500 Talus Heights Lane (Bylaw 0154.101)
• Development permit with variance and floodplain exemption: 631 Westside Road
• Development variance permit: 3125 Thacker Drive (carriage house height)
• Contract awards: Carrington/Gellatly roundabout; Ammonia Chiller (arena closures May–Aug 2021)

Council gave third reading and adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.101 for 2500 Tallus Heights Lane, and approved a development variance permit for 3125 Thacker Drive to allow a taller carriage house. Council also supported a regional emergency preparedness funding application and approved closures of two arenas for chiller replacement.

• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.101 for 2500 Tallus Heights Lane (unanimous).
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP 21-02 for 3125 Thacker Drive to increase carriage house height (unanimous).
• Supported RDCO's regional application for $125,000 from UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (unanimous).
• Approved closure of Royal LePage Place (May 17–Aug 1) and Jim Lind Arena (May 17–Aug 8) for ammonia chiller replacement (unanimous).
• Appointed Councillors Zanon, Findlater, and Friesen to the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel (unanimous).

Advisory Planning Commission

This agenda for the West Kelowna Advisory Planning Commission meeting on March 17, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Public Hearing

West Kelowna Council is holding a public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.99, which would regulate short-term rentals (like vacation rentals) throughout the city. The proposed rules would allow principal residents to rent part or all of their home, distinguish between minor and major short-term rentals, and restrict rentals to single detached dwellings without secondary suites or carriage houses. Public participation is by phone or written submission due to provincial health orders; the meeting is webcast live.

• Proposal would replace 'bed and breakfast' with 'minor short term rental' and add new definitions
• Short-term rentals would be allowed in Agricultural (A1), Rural (RU1-RU5), Residential (R1, R1L), and CD-1(E) zones
• Operators must be principal residents; occupancy capped at two adults per bedroom
• Minor rentals: operator on-site, max 3 rentable bedrooms; Major rentals: off-site allowed, max 4 bedrooms, 0.5 parking spaces per bedroom
• Rentals not allowed on parcels with a secondary suite or carriage house

Committee of the Whole

The West Kelowna Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive reports and presentations. Items include updates from the Regional District of Central Okanagan, a BC Ambulance Service clinical response model, the regional mosquito control program, the Westside Trail and Trail of the Okanagan, and the 2020 Okanagan Sterile Insect Release program update. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by BC Ambulance Service on Clinical Response Model
• Regional Mosquito Control Program presentation
• Westside Trail and Trail of the Okanagan presentation
• 2020 Okanagan SIR (Sterile Insect Release) update
• Mayor's reports on RDCO highlights from Feb 22 and Mar 11, 2021

The Committee of the Whole met on March 16, 2021, and adopted the agenda and the minutes from the November 17, 2020 meeting. Presentations were given on the BC Ambulance Clinical Response Model, the Regional Mosquito Control Program, and the Westside Trail. A presentation on the Sterile Insect Release Program was postponed.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (Resolution COW001-21).
• Adopted the minutes of the November 17, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting (Resolution COW002-21).
• Received presentations from BC Ambulance Service, Regional District of Central Okanagan, and Gellatly Bay Trails and Parks Society.
• Postponed the Sterile Insect Release Program presentation to a future meeting.

Economic Development Committee

The West Kelowna Economic Development Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, hear a presentation from the Greater Westside Board of Trade, and discuss economic indicators, tourism activity, and development services updates. The meeting is open but webcast only due to public health orders.

• Presentation by Greater Westside Board of Trade
• Economic Indicator Discussion
• Economic Development & Tourism Activity Update
• Development Services Update
• Adoption of February 10, 2021 minutes

The Economic Development Committee received presentations and updates on the Greater Westside Board of Trade, economic indicators, tourism product development, and development services. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the agenda and previous minutes.

• Adopted the agenda as presented.
• Adopted the minutes of the February 10, 2021 meeting.

Public Hearing

West Kelowna Council is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.101, which would amend the Compact Residential Zone (RC3) to permit a secondary suite on a parcel smaller than 550 m² at 2500 Tallus Heights Lane. Public participation is by phone or written submission due to COVID-19 restrictions. The hearing is scheduled for March 9, 2021, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.101, 2021 (PH) for 2500 Tallus Heights Lane
• Proposed site-specific text amendment to Compact Residential Zone (RC3)
• Purpose: permit a secondary suite on a parcel less than 550 m²
• Current zoning: Compact Residential Zone (RC3)
• Public hearing held virtually due to Provincial Health Officer Order

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for an in-camera (closed) council meeting. No public agenda items are listed, so no decisions or discussions are visible to residents.

The special meeting was called to order and immediately closed to the public under Community Charter Section 90(1) for labour relations, law enforcement, and litigation matters. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only actions were adopting the agenda and the procedural motion to go in-camera.

• Adopted agenda as amended (C096/21, carried unanimously)
• Closed meeting to public for labour, law enforcement, litigation (C097/21, carried unanimously)

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council will consider giving third reading to the 2021-2025 Financial Plan with a 4.05% tax increase, and will also decide on several development variance permits, a water treatment plant tender award, and a flood mitigation funding application. The meeting is open but the public cannot attend in person due to provincial health orders; it will be webcast.

• Third reading of Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0284 with 4.05% tax increase
• Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant main tender award
• DVP 21-01 for Smith Creek Stage 1: reduce front setback from 4.5m to 3.5m for 33 lots
• DVP 21-05 at 1884 Diamond View Drive: reduce setbacks to 3.86m and 3.01m
• Application to Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for up to $150,000 for flood risk assessment

Council unanimously deferred third reading of the 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0284 to the March 23, 2021 meeting. It also approved three development variance permits and one development permit with variance, all unanimously. A motion to add a zoning amendment for 2500 Tallus Heights Lane to the agenda was defeated. Council also recommended the Regional District not undertake a 5-year review of the Regional Growth Strategy and supported a flood mitigation funding application.

• Deferred third reading of Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0284 to March 23, 2021 (C107/21)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP 21-01 for 2802 Smith Creek Road, reducing setbacks for 33 lots (C102/21)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP 21-05 for 1884 Diamond View Drive, reducing setbacks (C103/21)
• Approved Development Permit DP 21-04 for 1631 Pritchard Drive with a variance to reduce garage setback (C104/21)
• Recommended the Regional District not undertake a 5-year review of the Regional Growth Strategy (C105/21)
• Supported application for up to $150,000 from Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for flood risk assessment (C106/21)
• Defeated motion to add Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.101 for 2500 Tallus Heights Lane to the agenda (C098/21)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This agenda for the West Kelowna Open to In-Camera Council Meeting on 2021-02-23 contains no substantive items, only embedded content placeholders and software boilerplate. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for residents to review.

The special meeting was called to order and the agenda adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under several sections of the Community Charter, citing land acquisition/disposition, solicitor-client privilege, preliminary negotiations for municipal services, and confidential negotiations with senior governments. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned at 5:14 p.m.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to public under Community Charter s.90(1)(e), (i), (k) and s.90(2)(b) (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council meets to decide on first and second reading of a zoning bylaw regulating short-term rentals, adopt 2021 water rates, support a non-farm use application in the Agricultural Land Reserve, and endorse the OURWK Community Vision final draft. The meeting also includes updates on the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant and City Hall projects, plus a resolution on Regional District voting composition.

• First and second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.99 for short-term rental regulations
• Adoption of 2021 Water Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.69
• Support for ALC non-farm use application at 3743 Old Okanagan Highway
• Development Variance Permit DVP 21-06 at 2575 Eagle Ridge Drive to increase monument sign area from 6.0 m² to 9.0 m²
• Resolution to support RDCO voting change to 1 vote per 5,000 population

Council gave first and second reading to the City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.99, 2021, which proposes a short-term rental program, and directed staff to schedule a public hearing. The motion carried with Councillors Friesen, Johnston, and Zilkie opposed. Council also endorsed the final draft of the West Kelowna Community Vision (OURWK), supported a non-farm use application for 3743 Old Okanagan Highway, and adopted the 2021 water rates.

• Adopted the agenda and minutes of the February 9, 2021 special and regular meetings.
• Supported the non-farm use application for 3743 Old Okanagan Highway and directed staff to forward it to the Agricultural Land Commission.
• Supported changing the Regional District of Central Okanagan voting composition to 1 vote per 5,000 population.
• Gave first and second reading to the short-term rental zoning bylaw and scheduled a public hearing (opposed by Friesen, Johnston, Zilkie).
• Endorsed the final draft of the West Kelowna Community Vision (OURWK).
• Approved a development variance permit for 2575 Eagle Ridge Drive to increase monument sign area from 6.0 m2 to 9.0 m2.
• Adopted the 2021 water rates (Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.69).

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to review the final draft of the West Kelowna Community Vision and two rezoning applications, one at 2416 Saddleback Way and another at 2377 Thacker Drive. The meeting is open but webcast only due to public health orders.

• Review of P20-01, West Kelowna Community Vision (Final Draft)
• Z 20-11, site-specific zoning amendment at 2416 Saddleback Way
• Z 21-01, rezoning application at 2377 Thacker Drive
• Decision letter for A 20-02 at 3536 Paynter Road

The Advisory Planning Commission unanimously supported a zoning amendment to permit congregate housing (seniors independent living) at 2416 Saddleback Way, with a recommendation for a covenant restricting occupancy to seniors. The commission also unanimously supported the final draft of the West Kelowna Community Vision and approved a rezoning application for a 10-lot subdivision at 2377 Thacker Drive, with one member opposed.

• Supported Z 20-11 zoning amendment for congregate housing at 2416 Saddleback Way, with seniors-only covenant recommendation (unanimous)
• Supported adoption of Community Vision Final Draft (unanimous)
• Supported rezoning application for 10-lot subdivision at 2377 Thacker Drive (carried; J. Gluska opposed)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted January 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to appoint a chair and vice chair, adopt prior minutes, and review referrals. Key items include the final draft of the West Kelowna Community Vision and a non-farm use application for a skate park at 3743 Old Okanagan Highway. The public cannot attend in person due to provincial health orders, but the meeting will be webcast live.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• P20-01, West Kelowna Community Vision (Final Draft) referral
• A 21-02, Non-Farm Use Application for skate park at 3743 Old Okanagan Highway
• A 20-02, Decision Letter for 3536 Paynter Road
• 2021 meeting schedule draft

The Agricultural Advisory Committee unanimously supported the final draft of the West Kelowna Community Vision. The committee initially defeated a motion to support a non-farm use application for a skate park at 3743 Old Okanagan Highway, but then unanimously passed a motion to recommend support for the application. The committee also appointed Jan Bath as Chair and Serina Penner as Vice Chair for 2021, and adopted the 2021 meeting schedule.

• Appointed Jan Bath as Chair for 2021 (unanimous)
• Appointed Serina Penner as Vice Chair for 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from December 3, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Supported Community Vision Final Draft (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to support non-farm use application A 21-02 (unanimous opposition)
• Recommended support for non-farm use application A 21-02 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 AAC Meeting Schedule (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee is meeting to review the final draft of the West Kelowna Community Vision (item 8.1) and to receive updates on economic development, tourism, and development services. The meeting is open but webcast only due to public health orders.

• Review of P20-01, West Kelowna Community Vision (Final Draft)
• Economic Development and Tourism Update
• Development Services Update
• Adoption of January 13, 2021 meeting minutes

The Economic Development Committee unanimously supported the final draft of the West Kelowna Community Vision, recommending it move to Council for final adoption on February 23, 2021. The committee asked that collaboration with the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) be considered. The meeting also included updates on economic development activities and development services.

• Supported the Community Vision final draft with consideration of RDCO collaboration (unanimous)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted the January 13, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council will consider awarding a $988,985 contract for City Hall/Library construction management to Bird Stuart Olson Construction Ltd., and will also vote on several development-related items including a zoning bylaw amendment, a temporary use permit for a home brewery, and a liquor license endorsement. The meeting includes a presentation from BC Assessment and a verbal update on the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant.

• Award City Hall/Library Construction Management Services contract to Bird Stuart Olson Construction Ltd. for $988,985 (excluding GST)
• First and second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 154.101 for 2500 Talus Heights Lane, with public hearing to be scheduled
• Approve Temporary Use Permit TUP 20-04 for a home-based brewery at 3145 Coventry Crescent
• Support liquor license application for Crown and Thieves Winery at 3930 Harding Road, with patron access limited to 3887 Brown Road
• First, second, and third reading of Water Rates Bylaw No. 0028.69, 2021 (Schedule 8)

Council unanimously awarded the City Hall/Library Construction Management Services contract to Bird Stuart Olson Construction Ltd. for $988,985 (excluding GST). They also approved a liquor license endorsement for Crown and Thieves Winery, gave first and second reading to a zoning amendment for 2500 Tallus Heights Lane, and approved a temporary use permit for a home-based brewery. A water rates bylaw received three readings.

• Awarded City Hall/Library Construction Management Services contract to Bird Stuart Olson Construction Ltd. for $988,985 (unanimous)
• Supported liquor license endorsement and special event area for Crown and Thieves Winery at 3930 Harding Road, with patron access limited to 3887 Brown Road (unanimous)
• Gave first and second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 154.101 for 2500 Tallus Heights Lane; public hearing scheduled (Councillor de Jong opposed)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit for home-based brewery at 3145 Coventry Crescent for two years (Councillors de Jong and Zanon opposed)
• Authorized Aquatic Development Permit and Floodplain Exemption for 1905 Jennens Road, subject to conditions including $12,033 landscape security (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Koch as Alternate Approving Officer (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Water Rates Bylaw No. 0028.69 (unanimous)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a procedural agenda. The only substantive action is a motion to close the meeting to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter to discuss labour relations and confidential negotiations with provincial/federal governments. No other business is listed.

• Motion to close meeting under Section 90(1)(c) for labour or employee relations
• Motion to close meeting under Section 90(2)(b) for confidential intergovernmental negotiations

The special council meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter to discuss labour relations and confidential information related to negotiations with provincial or federal governments. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed the meeting to the public for labour relations and intergovernmental negotiations (unanimous)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of West Kelowna Council that was closed to the public under the Community Charter. The only substantive action was a unanimous motion to go in-camera to discuss personal information about a municipal position holder or candidate, and litigation or potential litigation. No public decisions were made.

• Closed meeting under Section 90(1)(a) of the Community Charter for personal information about a position holder or candidate
• Closed meeting under Section 90(1)(g) for litigation or potential litigation
• Meeting held January 26, 2021, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Council Chambers, 2760 Cameron Road

The special council meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter to discuss personal information about a potential municipal appointee and potential litigation. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to public for personnel and litigation matters (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council will consider awarding a $953,120 design contract for the City Hall/Library project, give first and second readings to two zoning amendments, and discuss several development variance permits. The meeting also includes updates on the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant and short-term rental engagement results. Public attendance is restricted due to COVID-19, but the meeting will be webcast.

• Award City Hall/Library Building Design Services contract for $953,120 to Johnston Davidson Architecture
• First and second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 154.100 for 2485 Hayman Road
• First and second reading of OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for 2749 and 2769 Shannon Lake Road
• Development Variance Permits for 835/845 Anders Road, 3372 Gates Road, and 979 Pinewood Place
• Direct staff to apply for COVID-19 infrastructure grants for Stevens Road improvements and Rock Ridge Recovery Phase II

Council awarded the City Hall/Library Building Design Services contract to Johnston Davidson Architecture for $953,120 (excluding GST), and directed staff to post the draft 2021-2022 Strategic Priorities for public input. Several zoning and development variance permits were approved, and staff were directed to apply for COVID-19 grant funding for infrastructure projects.

• Awarded City Hall/Library design contract to Johnston Davidson Architecture for $953,120 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to post draft 2021-2022 Strategic Priorities for public input (unanimous)
• Gave first and second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 154.100 for 2485 Hayman Road (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for 2749 and 2769 Shannon Lake Road (unanimous)
• Authorized Development Variance Permit for 835 and 845 Anders Road (carried; Councillor de Jong opposed)
• Supported Development Variance Permit for 3372 Gates Road (unanimous)
• Supported Development Variance Permit for 979 Pinewood Place (unanimous)
• Directed staff to apply for COVID-19 grant funding for Stevens Road and Rock Ridge projects (unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will consider referrals on short-term rental regulations and a rezoning application for a secondary suite at 2500 Talus Heights Lane. The commission will also hear a bylaw compliance overview and discuss streetscaping, tabled from a prior meeting. The meeting is held via webcast due to public health orders.

• Referral P 20-16: Short Term Rental Regulations
• Referral Z 20-13: Rezoning for Secondary Suite at 2500 Talus Heights Lane
• Presentation: Bylaw Compliance & Enforcement Overview by Mike Cain, Bylaw Manager
• Decision letters for Z 20-06 (Canyon Crest Drive) and Z 19-01 (3060 Seclusion Bay Road)
• Standing item: Streetscaping discussion (tabled from October 21, 2020)

The Advisory Planning Commission unanimously recommended support for the proposed short-term rental regulations, subject to Council reconsidering two items: permitting secondary suites and accessory homes for short-term rentals, and providing more bylaw enforcement resources for nuisance complaints. The commission also unanimously recommended support for a site-specific rezoning to allow a secondary suite at 2500 Tallus Heights Lane. Additionally, the commission adopted advisory comments on streetscaping for Council's consideration.

• Recommended support for short-term rental regulations with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended support for rezoning at 2500 Tallus Heights Lane (unanimous)
• Adopted streetscaping advisory comments for Council (unanimous)
• Reappointed Wayne Kubasek as Chair for 2021 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Anthony Bastiaanssen as Vice Chair for 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted December 16, 2020 minutes (unanimous)

Notice - Special Council Meeting

This is a notice for a Special Council Meeting of West Kelowna, BC, scheduled for 2021-01-19. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders; no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

Special Council Meeting

West Kelowna's Special Council meeting on January 19, 2021, focuses on the draft 2021-2025 Financial Plan and Ten-Year Capital Plan. Council will consider a recommendation to incorporate amended supplemental budget requests and capital projects, and to give second reading to Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0284. The council will also vote on authorizing an amended Schedule A detailing 2021 early approval capital requests, which include items like a backhoe, crew cab pickup, and tandem dump. The meeting is held virtually due to public health orders, with a webcast available.

• Second reading of Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0284 for 2021-2025
• Amended 2021 early approval capital requests (Schedule A)
• Capital requests: crew survey equipment, backhoe, crew cab pickup, equipment trailer, tandem dump
• 2021 Grant in Aid Listing
• Appointments to the Agricultural Advisory Committee

Council gave second reading to the 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0284, 2020, with a 4.05% tax increase, and directed staff to incorporate amended budget requests. It also approved numerous cash and non-cash grants-in-aid for local organizations, and transferred $248,645 in discretionary funds to reserves.

• Approved second reading of Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0284, 2020 with 4.05% tax increase (4-3)
• Approved transfer of $248,645 discretionary funds to reserves (4-3)
• Approved cash grant-in-aid to Canadian Red Cross for $15,000 (unanimous)
• Approved cash grant-in-aid to Kelowna Aqua Jets Swim Club for $13,400 (unanimous)
• Approved non-cash grant-in-aid to Boucherie Figure Skating Club for $55,840 (unanimous)
• Approved non-cash grant-in-aid to Westside Minor Hockey for $178,357 (unanimous)
• Denied cash grant-in-aid to Okanagan Comedy Festival Society (unanimous)
• Denied cash grant-in-aid to Westside Seniors Centre Service Association (unanimous)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting that was closed to the public under the Community Charter for labour relations, preliminary negotiations on a municipal service, and discussions for the annual report. The agenda contains only procedural items: adoption of the agenda and the motion to close the meeting. No public decisions or discussions occurred.

• Council closed the meeting under Section 90(1)(c), (k), and (l) of the Community Charter
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 2760 Cameron Road, West Kelowna, BC
• Resolution C016/21 adopted the agenda unanimously
• Resolution C017/21 closed the meeting unanimously

The special council meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter to discuss labor relations, preliminary negotiations for a municipal service, and annual report preparations. The meeting adjourned after the closed session, with no substantive decisions made in open session.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (C016/21, unanimous)
• Closed the meeting to the public for labor relations, negotiations, and annual report discussions (C017/21, unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The West Kelowna Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on proposed short-term rental regulations, including compliance and enforcement measures. The meeting is closed to the public due to COVID-19 but available via live webcast. Other agenda items include adoption of minutes and updates from economic development and development services.

• Short Term Rental Regulations referral with proposed regulations and compliance/enforcement attachments
• Adoption of December 9, 2020 committee minutes
• Economic Development & Tourism Update
• Development Services Update

The Economic Development Committee unanimously supported proposed short-term rental regulations, with conditions to evaluate occupancy limits and accessory building use, clarify rules for strata properties and parking, and consult further on fees. The regulations would allow short-term rentals only in single detached dwellings where the operator lives on site, require a business licence, and prohibit rentals in secondary suites, carriage houses, RVs, and outbuildings. The committee also received updates on economic development and development services, but took no other formal decisions.

• Supported short-term rental regulations with conditions (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted December 9, 2020 minutes (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council will reconsider all 2020 and 2021 FTE requests from the December 10 budget, and consider awarding contracts for Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant equipment totaling about $3.07 million. They will also hear a BC Transit presentation and vote on an amended transit operating agreement, plus several development and liquor license applications.

• Mayor's reconsideration of all 2020 and 2021 FTE requests
• Award $2,781,297 to Spartan Controls for electrical, instrumentation, and controls at Rose Valley WTP
• Award $289,999.80 to Xylem Canada for UV disinfection equipment at Rose Valley WTP
• Authorize 2020-21 Amended Transit Annual Operating Agreement with BC Transit
• Support liquor license applications for The Hatching Post (2850 Boucherie Rd) and Crown and Thieves Winery (3930 Harding Rd)

Council unanimously approved a $2,781,297 agreement with Spartan Controls Limited for electrical, instrumentation, and controls equipment for the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant. They also approved a $289,999.80 ultraviolet disinfection equipment supply agreement with Xylem Canada Company. A development variance permit at 2850 Boucherie Road was denied, while a lounge endorsement liquor license for the same address was supported. Council postponed consideration of a lounge endorsement and special event area liquor license at 3930 Harding Road.

• Approved $2,781,297 agreement with Spartan Controls for Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant electrical/instrumentation/controls (unanimous)
• Approved $289,999.80 agreement with Xylem Canada for ultraviolet disinfection equipment (unanimous)
• Denied Development Variance Permit DVP 20-17 at 2850 Boucherie Road (Councillor Friesen opposed)
• Supported Lounge Endorsement liquor license LL 20-03 for The Hatching Post at 2850 Boucherie Road, max occupancy 142 (unanimous)
• Postponed consideration of Lounge Endorsement and Special Event Area liquor license LL 20-02 at 3930 Harding Road (unanimous)
• Approved 2020-21 Amended Annual Operating Agreement with BC Transit (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring revised FTE requests to January 19, 2021 budget meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from December 8 and 10, 2020 meetings (unanimous)

Notice - Special Meeting

This is a special council meeting that was closed to the public. Council voted unanimously to exclude the public due to COVID-19 capacity limits, then voted unanimously to go into a closed session under several sections of the Community Charter covering personnel, labour relations, land acquisition, litigation, and preliminary service negotiations. The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m. with no public decisions or discussion items on the record.

• Council closed the meeting to the public citing COVID-19 public health requirements (Resolution C001/21)
• Council moved into closed session under Community Charter Section 90(1) for personnel, labour, land, litigation, and service negotiations (Resolution C002/21)

The Special Council meeting was called to order and immediately passed a procedural motion to exclude the public due to COVID-19 capacity limits. Council then unanimously voted to close the meeting under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter to discuss personnel, labour relations, land acquisition, litigation, and preliminary municipal service negotiations. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

• Closed meeting to public due to COVID-19 capacity (unanimous)
• Closed meeting under Section 90(1) for personnel, land, litigation, and service negotiations (unanimous)