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West Kelowna public meetings in 2022

83 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 21, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Advisory Planning Commission

APC to review two zoning amendments on Angus Drive and Shannon Way

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to review two zoning referrals: a zoning bylaw amendment at 3858 Angus Drive and an OCP and zoning amendment at 2295 Shannon Way. The commission will also adopt minutes from the November 16 meeting, set the 2023 meeting schedule, and receive decision letters on two previously considered zoning amendments.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends support for two zoning amendments

The Advisory Planning Commission recommended support for a duplex rezoning on Angus Drive and a residential rezoning on Shannon Way. The Shannon Way recommendation is contingent upon the requirement for a traffic impact assessment.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Dec 21, 2022 · 9:15 AM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

West Kelowna council meets in camera, agenda not public

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 public portion appears to be minimal, with the substantive discussion likely occurring in the closed (in-camera) session.

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✓ Decided: Council moved to in-camera session to discuss land matters

The Special Council meeting was procedural. Council voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public to discuss the acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land or improvements.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Dec 13, 2022 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider multiple zoning amendments and a $1.87M equipment loan

West Kelowna Council will consider several development-related bylaws, including zoning and OCP amendments for properties on Lower Glenrosa Road, Wetton Road, Bear Creek Road, and Elliott Road, as well as a land use contract discharge and a gravel extraction permit renewal. The council will also vote on borrowing up to $1,869,192 for equipment, a FireSmart grant application, a road closure, and adoption of procedural bylaws.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.87M equipment loan and mobile shower trailer for homeless

Council approved a loan of up to $1,869,192 for equipment funding and a $50,000 grant for a mobile washroom/shower trailer. Several zoning and land use amendments were processed, including the denial of a zoning amendment for 3575 Elliott Road. Council also directed staff to restrict business licenses to traditional Bed and Breakfast definitions.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Dec 13, 2022 · 11:30 AM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

West Kelowna council meets in camera, agenda not public

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

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✓ Decided: Council moved to a closed session for personnel and legal matters

Council adopted the agenda and voted to close the meeting in accordance with the Community Charter. The session moved in-camera to discuss personnel, law enforcement, solicitor-client privilege, and preliminary municipal service negotiations.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Dec 7, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This is the agenda for the West Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting of December 7, 2022. The agenda text is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. No substantive business is identified for this meeting.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Nov 22, 2022 · 4:00 PM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

West Kelowna council meets in camera, agenda not public

This is a procedural agenda for an in-camera (closed to the public) council meeting. No specific items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text, which contains only boilerplate interface elements. The meeting is scheduled for 2022-11-22.

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✓ Decided: Council moved to a closed session for land, litigation, and service negotiations

The Special Council meeting was primarily procedural. Council voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public to discuss land acquisition, potential litigation, and preliminary municipal service negotiations.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Nov 22, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on two post-hearing zoning amendments and adopt Frind Winery bylaw

West Kelowna Council will consider several items, including post-public-hearing decisions on two zoning amendments (1045 Bear Creek Rd and Smith Creek Stage 4), adoption of a zoning bylaw for Frind Winery, and first readings for secondary suite policy changes. The agenda also includes routine reports, a 2023 meeting schedule, and a Freedom of Information bylaw amendment.

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✓ Decided: Council updates 2023 meeting schedule and approves zoning for Frind Winery

Council amended the 2023 meeting schedule and updated the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw. A zoning amendment for 3725 Boucherie Rd was adopted, while two other zoning amendments were postponed. Council also approved readings for amendments to the Fees and Charges and Business Licensing bylaws.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Nov 22, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Public Hearing

Council considers zoning and OCP amendments for Bear Creek Road and Smith Creek

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding two land use amendment proposals. The first involves changing designations at 1045 Bear Creek Road to accommodate future subdivision, and the second concerns rezoning at 2919 Sandberg Road for Smith Creek Stage 4.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Nov 16, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Advisory Planning Commission

APC to review four zoning amendments and a land use contract discharge

The Advisory Planning Commission will review four zoning bylaw amendments and one land use contract discharge at this meeting. The commission provides advice on planning matters; no final decisions are made here. Items include properties on Wetton Road, Elliott Road, Lindsay Court, and Stevens Road.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends support for four zoning and land use amendments

The Advisory Planning Commission unanimously recommended support for four separate files involving zoning bylaw amendments and a land use contract discharge. These proposals include increasing density for townhouses, allowing secondary suites and carriage houses, and rezoning gravel extraction land to light industrial. The 2023 meeting schedule was deferred to the next meeting.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mon Nov 14, 2022 · 8:00 AM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

West Kelowna council meets in camera, agenda not public

This is the agenda for a West Kelowna council meeting that is open to an in-camera session. The provided agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council moved to in-camera session for annual report discussions

The Special Council meeting was primarily procedural. Council voted to close the meeting to discuss municipal objectives and progress reports for the annual municipal report.

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Wed Nov 2, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting agenda is procedural only

This is the agenda for the West Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on November 2, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Nov 1, 2022 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

New West Kelowna council sworn in, appointments made

This is the inaugural meeting of West Kelowna's newly elected council. The council will be sworn in, hear the mayor's address, and vote on appointments to regional boards and committees, as well as signing authorities for city banking.

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✓ Decided: West Kelowna Council sworn in and appoints board representatives

The inaugural meeting focused on the swearing-in of the new Council and the appointment of members to various regional boards and committees. Council also established official signing authorities for city banking transactions.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Nov 1, 2022 · 4:00 PM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

Council meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate

This agenda for the West Kelowna Open to In-Camera Council Meeting on 2022-11-01 contains no substantive items. It is limited to procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Council moved into in-camera session for personnel and security matters

Council adopted the agenda and voted to close the meeting to the public. The session moved in-camera to discuss labour relations, property security, law enforcement, and annual report objectives.

THE COVE LAKESIDE RESORT
Wed Oct 19, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Advisory Planning Commission

Advisory Planning Commission meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the West Kelowna Advisory Planning Commission meeting on 2022-10-19 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Oct 5, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This is the agenda for the West Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on October 5, 2022. The agenda text is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. No substantive business is identified for this meeting.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Oct 4, 2022 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider zoning changes for short-term rentals and Glenrosa development

West Kelowna Council will consider two notices of motion from Councillor Zilkie: one to allow community groups to present at a Committee of the Whole before budget deliberations, and another to update short-term accommodation regulations and potentially allow them in more residential zones. Council will also vote on third reading for an OCP and zoning amendment for 2734 & 2736 Lower Glenrosa Road, an agricultural fill application at 3853 Brown Road, a grant application for a multi-use path, and adoption of the 2023 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw.

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✓ Decided: Council defers third reading of Glenrosa Road zoning amendment

Council deferred third reading of OCP and zoning amendment bylaws for 2734 & 2736 Lower Glenrosa Road to a future meeting, with Councillor Findlater opposed. Council also directed staff to apply for up to $500,000 in BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant funding for Phase 2 of the Boucherie Road multi-use path. A permissive tax exemption bylaw for 2023 was adopted unanimously.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Oct 4, 2022 · 12:00 PM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

Council meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate

This agenda for the West Kelowna Open to In-Camera Council Meeting on 2022-10-04 contains no substantive items, only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council voted unanimously to close meeting for land, litigation, and negotiation talks

The special council meeting was called to order at 12:02 p.m. and adjourned at 1:27 p.m. The only substantive action was a unanimous vote to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1) and 90(2) of the Community Charter for discussions related to land acquisition/disposition, litigation, preliminary municipal service negotiations, and confidential negotiations with provincial/federal governments. No other decisions were made.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Sep 21, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Advisory Planning Commission

Advisory Planning Commission meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the West Kelowna Advisory Planning Commission meeting on September 21, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Sep 20, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on 72-unit townhouse development at 2749 Shannon Lake Road

West Kelowna Council is meeting to consider several development-related items, including a 72-unit townhouse and duplex project, zoning amendments, and adoption of consequential bylaws. They will also appoint a bylaw enforcement officer, approve a grant application for extreme heat risk mapping, and give readings to the 2023 permissive tax exemption bylaw. Two notices of motion from Councillor Zilkie are also on the agenda for future consideration.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 72-unit townhouse and duplex development at 2749 Shannon Lake Road

Council authorized a phased development permit for a 72-unit townhouse and duplex project at 2749 Shannon Lake Road, with variances for building height, balcony siting, and parking space width, subject to conditions including landscaping and park improvement securities. Council also adopted several zoning and development procedure bylaws, approved a bylaw compliance officer appointment, and gave readings to a permissive tax exemption bylaw. Two notices of motion were filed for future consideration.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Sep 20, 2022 · 4:00 PM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

Council meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate

This agenda for the West Kelowna Open to In-Camera Council Meeting on 2022-09-20 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The text is limited to interface elements and placeholders, with no listed agenda items, reports, or actions.

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✓ Decided: Council closed meeting for confidential negotiations

Council held a special open meeting that immediately moved in-camera under Section 90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter to discuss preliminary municipal service negotiations and confidential talks with provincial/federal governments. No substantive public decisions were made; the only action was adopting the closed session. The meeting adjourned after about 72 minutes.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Sep 7, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting agenda is procedural only

This agenda for the West Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on September 7, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Sep 6, 2022 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider new rules for building in occupied neighbourhoods

West Kelowna Council will consider a motion directing staff to draft bylaw amendments imposing additional development requirements—such as construction timelines, dust control, noise limits, and equipment storage—once a neighbourhood is mostly occupied. The agenda also includes readings for several zoning and development procedure bylaws, plus updates on the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant and the UBCM meeting schedule.

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✓ Decided: Council defers zoning decision for 3349 Glenrosa Road

Council deferred first and second readings of a zoning amendment for 3349 Glenrosa Road to a future meeting after two motions—one to deny and one to approve—both failed. The deferral was carried unanimously. Council also gave third reading to a zoning amendment for 3725 Boucherie Road, requiring a public pathway, and advanced an OCP and zoning amendment for 1045 Bear Creek Road to a public hearing.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Sep 6, 2022 · 12:00 PM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

Council meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate

This agenda for the West Kelowna Open to In-Camera Council Meeting on 2022-09-06 contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed decisions, discussions, or attachments.

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✓ Decided: Council closed meeting to discuss land and municipal service negotiations

Council voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under two sections of the Community Charter: to discuss land acquisition, disposition or expropriation, and to hold preliminary negotiations about a proposed municipal service. No other decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the closure motion.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Aug 23, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Public Hearing

Council hears three zoning amendment proposals, including mixed-use at 3654 Old Okanagan Hwy

West Kelowna City Council is holding a public hearing to consider three zoning amendment bylaws. The proposals would allow a mixed-use development at 3654 Old Okanagan Highway, a bed and breakfast at 3639 Apple Way Boulevard, and a personal service establishment at 1195 Industrial Road. Public input is being accepted during the hearing.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Aug 23, 2022 · 4:30 PM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

West Kelowna council meets in camera, agenda not public

This is a procedural agenda for an open-to-in-camera council meeting. No public agenda items are listed; the meeting is closed to the public.

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✓ Decided: Council voted unanimously to close the meeting for in-camera discussions on land, litigation, and legal advice.

The council held a special public meeting that was immediately closed to the public under multiple sections of the Community Charter, citing potential harm to municipal interests from land transactions, litigation, and solicitor-client privilege. No substantive decisions were made in the open session.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Aug 23, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on multiple zoning amendments and appointments

West Kelowna Council will consider several zoning amendment bylaws, appointments for corporate officer and chief election officer, and various development permits. The agenda includes decisions on properties at 3654 Old Okanagan Highway, 3639 Apple Way Boulevard, 1195 Industrial Road, and unaddressed Smith Creek Road, among others. Council will also review updates on the Mt Boucherie Community Centre restoration and 2022 strategic priorities.

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✓ Decided: Council approves zoning changes for three properties, appoints new corporate officer

Council gave third reading to zoning amendments for 3654 Old Okanagan Highway, 3639 Apple Way Boulevard, and 1195 Industrial Road, with the latter opposed by Councillor Findlater. Corinne Boback was appointed as Corporate Officer and Chief Election Officer, replacing Shelley Schnitzler. A development permit with variances for 1386 Bear Creek Road was approved despite three councillors opposing. A notice of motion on neighbourhood development standards was scheduled for September 6.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Aug 17, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Advisory Planning Commission

Advisory Planning Commission meeting with no substantive agenda items

This is the agenda for the West Kelowna Advisory Planning Commission meeting on August 17, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Aug 9, 2022 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate

This agenda for the West Kelowna Regular Council Meeting of August 9, 2022, contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Aug 3, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting agenda is procedural only

This agenda for the West Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on August 3, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Jul 26, 2022 · 4:30 PM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

Council meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate

This agenda for the West Kelowna Open to In-Camera Council Meeting on 2022-07-26 contains no substantive items, only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council closed meeting for litigation and legal advice

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 litigation and solicitor-client privilege matters. The meeting adjourned shortly after, with no substantive decisions made in open session.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Jul 26, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on zoning bylaw adoption and multiple variance permits

West Kelowna Council will consider adopting the new Zoning Bylaw No. 265, approve several development variance permits, and decide on funding for a bylaw support officer. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes adoption and a wildfire season update.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts new zoning bylaw, approves several development permits

Council adopted the new Zoning Bylaw No. 0265, 2022, and approved a development variance permit for 2710 Lakeridge Road (carriage house height and deck) despite one opposition. A fence height variance at 3285 Vineyard View Drive was denied, while a setback variance at 1423 West Kelowna Road and a TELUS telecommunications facility at 2521 Juliann Road were approved. Council also adopted a remuneration bylaw, amended the council procedure bylaw, funded a bylaw support officer, and directed staff to apply for a grant for asset management.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Jul 20, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Advisory Planning Commission

West Kelowna planning commission to review two zoning amendments

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to review two zoning amendment referrals: Z 22-08 at 2741 Auburn Road and Z 22-09 at 3349 Glenrosa Road. The commission will also adopt minutes from its June 15, 2022 meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Advisory Planning Commission rejects 490-unit Auburn Road rezoning

The Advisory Planning Commission voted against recommending support for a zoning amendment at 2741 Auburn Road, which proposed a 490-unit condo/apartment development. The motion was defeated with three members opposed. The commission unanimously supported a separate rezoning application at 3349 Glenrosa Road to allow a two-lot subdivision.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Jul 12, 2022 · 12:00 PM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

West Kelowna council holds in-camera meeting with no public agenda items

This is a procedural agenda for an open-to-in-camera council meeting. No public agenda items are listed; the meeting appears to be limited to closed-session matters.

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✓ Decided: Council moves to closed session for legal advice

The special meeting was called to order, the agenda was adopted unanimously, and Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to receive solicitor-client privileged advice. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Jul 12, 2022 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider housing needs assessment and multiple zoning amendments

West Kelowna Council will consider a housing needs assessment update, several zoning and development permit applications, and a council remuneration bylaw. The agenda includes multiple public hearings to be scheduled and a decision on a previously postponed development variance permit.

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✓ Decided: Council approves development permit for 2750 Olalla Road with variances

Council authorized a development permit with variances for 2750 Olalla Road, allowing increased building heights and reduced loading spaces, subject to a $262,500 landscaping security. They also gave first and second reading to several zoning amendments, supported a liquor license endorsement for The Gallery Winery, and postponed a development variance permit for 2710 Lakeridge Road.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Jul 6, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Agricultural Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee supports temporary farm worker housing at 3910 Brown Road

The Agricultural Advisory Committee unanimously recommended support for a non-adhering residential use application to install temporary farm worker housing at 3910 Brown Road, and for a retroactive ALC fill application at 3853 Brown Road, subject to the applicant providing an aerial photo and detailed cross-section. Both recommendations will be forwarded to Council and the Agricultural Land Commission.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Jun 28, 2022 · 4:00 PM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

West Kelowna council meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains no substantive content for residents.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously closed meeting to discuss land and 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 land acquisition/disposition and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service, as well as confidential information related to negotiations with provincial or federal governments. The meeting adjourned shortly after, with no substantive decisions made in open session.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Jun 28, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider Recycle BC curbside recycling, zoning bylaw, and fire station funding

West Kelowna Council is meeting to consider several items, including a request for Recycle BC to take over curbside recycling, options for the new Zoning Bylaw, two development variance permits, a sewer bylaw, and a $2 million grant application for a fire station replacement. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes and reports from the mayor.

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✓ Decided: Council requests Recycle BC take over curbside recycling by 2026

Council voted to request Recycle BC provide direct curbside recycling services starting April 30, 2026, and authorized staff to submit an acknowledgement letter before July 1, 2022. They also directed staff to extend the current agreement to align with that date and encouraged multi-stream cart service and curbside glass collection. Additionally, Council gave third reading to the amended Zoning Bylaw No. 265, approved a development variance permit for 975 Lloyd Jones Drive, and postponed another for 3357 Hihannah View.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Jun 28, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Public Hearing

Public hearing on proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 0265

This is a public hearing for proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 0265, which includes administrative updates and changes to regulations on secondary suites, carriage houses, setbacks, building height, water zones, and definitions. The public can make representations to Council, and no other submissions will be accepted after the hearing.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Jun 15, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Advisory Planning Commission

APC to review zoning amendment and development variance at 1195 Industrial Road

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting minutes from May 18, 2022. The main item is a referral for a zoning amendment (Z 22-07) and development variance permit (DVP 22-08) at 1195 Industrial Road. No other substantive items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Commission backs tattoo shop zoning at 1195 Industrial Road

The Advisory Planning Commission unanimously recommended support for a site-specific zoning text amendment and development variance permit to allow a tattoo shop (Personal Service Establishment) at 1195 Industrial Road in the West Kelowna Business Park. No concerns or public submissions were received. The recommendation goes to City Council for final decision.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Jun 14, 2022 · 4:00 PM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

Council meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate for an Open to In-Camera Council Meeting on 2022-06-14 in West Kelowna, BC. It contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics, only embedded video and software interface text. The meeting appears to be a formal session with no public agenda content provided.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously closed meeting for litigation and service 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 Section 90(1) of the Community Charter for litigation and preliminary negotiations regarding a municipal service. The meeting adjourned shortly after, with no substantive decisions made in open session.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Jun 14, 2022 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to weigh options on Smith Creek development, transit deal, and pay raises

West Kelowna Council will consider several development items, including options for the Smith Creek OCP and zoning amendments, a development permit for a home at 639 Westside Road, and a variance for a secondary suite at 1119 Menu Road. Council will also hear presentations on renewable gas and regional housing strategies, and consider a report on council remuneration, a transit operating agreement, and the Casa Loma evacuation plan.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Westside Road development permit with variances

Council unanimously approved a development permit with variances and a floodplain exemption for a single detached dwelling at 639 Westside Road, allowing a reduced setback and increased wall height. They also postponed third reading of the Smith Creek Road OCP and zoning amendment pending off-site improvements, and approved several other items including a secondary suite variance and the BC Transit operating agreement.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Jun 14, 2022 · 12:00 PM

Public Hearing

Public hearing on Smith Creek Road OCP and zoning amendment

West Kelowna Council is holding a public hearing to consider an OCP and zoning amendment for an unaddressed parcel on Smith Creek Road. The proposal would change the OCP designation from Low Density Multiple Family, Parks and Natural Areas, and Single Family Residential to Single Family Residential and Low Density Multiple Family, and rezone from Rural Resource (RU5) to Single Detached Residential (R1) and Low Density Multiple Residential (R3). Public submissions are part of the record, and no further submissions will be accepted after the hearing.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Jun 1, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the West Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on June 1, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue May 24, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider zoning bylaw, development permits, and DCC fee changes

West Kelowna Council is meeting to consider several development-related items, including second reading of a zoning bylaw amendment, two development permits with variances, and first three readings of a Development Cost Charge amendment bylaw. They will also receive an information report on the Official Community Plan review and appoint a bylaw enforcement officer.

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✓ Decided: Council approves DCC amendment bylaw, zoning bylaw second reading

Council unanimously gave first, second, and third reading to the Development Cost Charge Amendment Bylaw No. 190.01, 2022, and gave second reading as amended to Zoning Bylaw No. 0265, 2022, scheduling it for a public hearing. Council also approved a development permit for 2-901 Westside Road with a variance, postponed a development permit for 2700 Riffington Place (with one councillor opposed), and appointed Corina Pais as a Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Officer.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed May 18, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Advisory Planning Commission

✓ Decided: APC backs two zoning amendments for B&B and subdivision

The Advisory Planning Commission unanimously recommended support for two zoning amendment applications: one to allow a two-bedroom bed and breakfast at 3639 Apple Way Boulevard, and another to rezone part of 2919 Sandberg Road to enable a 20-lot subdivision. Both recommendations will go to Council for final decision.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue May 17, 2022 · 4:45 PM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

Council meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This is the agenda for a West Kelowna council meeting held on May 17, 2022. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. There is nothing for council to decide or discuss in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council closed meeting to discuss personnel, litigation, and 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 personal information about a potential appointee, litigation, solicitor-client privileged advice, and confidential negotiations with senior governments. The meeting adjourned without any public decisions.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue May 17, 2022 · 10:00 AM

Notice - Special Council Meeting

Special council meeting notice; agenda contains no substantive items

This is a notice for a special council meeting of West Kelowna, BC, scheduled for May 17, 2022. The agenda text provided contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be administrative in nature with no substantive business detailed.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue May 17, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

Council to consider creating Economic Development Corporation for West Kelowna

This special council meeting includes a recommendation to direct staff to begin establishing an Economic Development Corporation for West Kelowna, with progress updates on a charter, budget, and legal documents. Council will also hear presentations on hospice programs and a curbside recycling update, plus reports from councillors on a conference.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to establish Economic Development Corporation

Council unanimously directed staff to begin establishing an Economic Development Corporation for West Kelowna, with progress updates on charter, budget, and legal documents. Council also postponed third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.112 for 3725 Boucherie Road, directing staff to amend the bylaw to limit boat slips to six. The meeting included presentations from the Central Okanagan Hospice Association and the Regional District on waste reduction.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue May 17, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Public Hearing

Public hearing on dock zoning change at 3725 Boucherie Road

West Kelowna Council is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.112, which would rezone a waterfront property at 3725 Boucherie Road from Recreational Water Use (W1) to Intensive Water Use (W2) with text amendments. The change is intended to accommodate commercial use of an existing dock on the Okanagan Lake foreshore. The hearing is the final opportunity for public input before Council decides on the bylaw.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue May 10, 2022 · 11:00 AM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

West Kelowna council holds in-camera meeting; agenda not public

This is a closed (in-camera) council meeting. The agenda contains no public items; it is procedural boilerplate only.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously closed meeting to discuss land, legal, and service matters

The special meeting of West Kelowna Council was called to order, adopted its agenda, and then unanimously voted to close the public portion under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter to discuss property security, land acquisition/disposition, litigation, solicitor-client advice, and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned immediately after closing.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue May 10, 2022 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on zoning extensions, tax bylaws, and $408K sidewalk funding

West Kelowna Council will consider several items including extending a zoning application for Glenrosa Road, rescinding and re-reading a zoning bylaw for Smith Creek Road, approving a strata conversion on McMillan Road, and adding $408,000 to the Bartley Road sidewalk project. Council will also vote on adopting the 2022 tax rate and several parcel tax bylaws, and accept the audited 2021 financial statements.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2022 tax rate bylaw and four parcel tax bylaws

Council unanimously adopted the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw and four parcel tax bylaws for the Sterile Insect Release, RDCO Solid Waste and Recycling, and Transfer Station programs. It also approved a one-year extension for a zoning application at Glenrosa Road, rescinded and re-read second reading for an OCP and zoning amendment on Smith Creek Road, approved a duplex strata conversion, and added $408,000 to the Bartley Road sidewalk project.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed May 4, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Agricultural committee to review ALR referral for Green Bay Road

The West Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review a referral (A 22-01) concerning Agricultural Land Reserve land at 1489 Green Bay Road, and to receive a decision letter on a zoning application (Z 21-03) for Shannon View Drive. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee supports ALR fill application at 1489 Green Bay Road

The Agricultural Advisory Committee unanimously supported application A 22-01 for non-farm use (fill placement) at 1489 Green Bay Road to establish a vineyard, with a recommendation that topsoil be salvaged and replaced on the fill. The committee also adopted the agenda and minutes, and noted Philip Gyug's resignation as a voting member due to a permanent Ministry of Agriculture position, continuing as a non-voting representative.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Apr 20, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Advisory Planning Commission

APC to review three rezoning applications, including Old Okanagan Hwy

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to review and provide advice on three rezoning referrals: a zoning bylaw amendment at 3654 Old Okanagan Highway, a land use and zoning amendment at 1045 Bear Creek Road, and a rezoning from RU2 to R1 at 2919 Sandberg Road. The commission will also receive decision letters for two previously considered rezoning applications. The meeting is open to the public and will be webcast.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Apr 19, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on 2211 Campbell Road OCP/zoning amendments and ALR non-farm use

West Kelowna Council will consider several items, including third reading of OCP and zoning amendments for 2211 Campbell Road, with options ranging from approval with conditions to denial. They will also review first and second reading of a new zoning bylaw, adopt tax rate and parcel tax bylaws for 2022, and consider a temporary use permit renewal for a music school at 3591 Elliott Road.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Apr 12, 2022 · 3:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole hears from eight community associations

This is a Committee of the Whole meeting where council will hear presentations from eight local community associations, including the Gellatly Bay Goats Peak Community Association, Greater Westside Board of Trade, and others. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no substantive decisions or reports listed for discussion.

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✓ Decided: Committee hears from 8 community groups; no formal decisions made

The Committee of the Whole received presentations from eight community associations and societies, covering topics such as development, wildfire preparedness, trail maintenance, and infrastructure concerns. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were taken during the meeting; it was strictly an information-gathering session. The agenda and previous meeting minutes were adopted unanimously.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Apr 12, 2022 · 4:00 PM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

Council meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document contains no substantive content beyond the meeting title and date.

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✓ Decided: Council closes meeting to discuss land and legal advice

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(1) of the Community Charter to discuss land acquisition/disposition and solicitor-client privileged advice. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Apr 6, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting agenda, no substantive items listed

This is the agenda for the West Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on April 6, 2022. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but no substantive business is detailed in the document.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Apr 5, 2022 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt 2022-2026 financial plan with 4.0% tax increase

West Kelowna Council will consider adopting the 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw with a 4.0% tax increase, resulting in a tax requisition of $38,935,530. The agenda also includes zoning amendments, a delegation from GH Power about a green hydrogen plant, and updates on strategic priorities and engagement reports.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2022-2026 Financial Plan with 4.0% tax increase

Council adopted the 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw 0292, setting a 4.0% tax increase and a tax requisition of $38,935,530, with Councillor Findlater opposed. Council also adopted its 2022 Strategic Priorities, gave readings to several bylaws including zoning amendments for 3725 Boucherie Road and Goats Peak, and endorsed a 1% assist factor for the DCC Bylaw. The meeting included a delegation on a proposed Green Hydrogen Plant and updates on the Transportation Master Plan and UBCM grant program.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Apr 5, 2022 · 12:00 PM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

West Kelowna council holds in-camera meeting with no public agenda items

This is a procedural agenda for an open-to-in-camera council meeting in West Kelowna, BC, on April 5, 2022. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics—only boilerplate interface text and a video link. The meeting appears to be primarily for moving into a closed session, with no public business detailed.

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✓ Decided: Council closed meeting to discuss land, litigation, and negotiations

The special council meeting was called to order and immediately moved to close the public session under Community Charter provisions to discuss land acquisition/disposition, litigation, solicitor-client advice, and confidential negotiations with senior governments. The agenda was adopted as amended, and the closure motion carried unanimously. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Apr 5, 2022 · 1:30 PM

Public Hearing

Public hearing on 44-townhouse rezoning at Lower Glenrosa Road

This is a continued public hearing for a rezoning application at 2734 and 2736 Lower Glenrosa Road. Council is considering an OCP amendment and zoning amendment to allow a multiple-family development of about 44 townhouses. The hearing was adjourned from March 22 and will reconvene to receive additional correspondence submitted between March 23-31.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Mar 22, 2022 · 4:30 PM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council meets in camera, agenda not public

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

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously closed meeting to discuss personnel, land, legal, and 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 Section 90 of the Community Charter, citing reasons including personal information about a potential municipal position, land acquisition/disposition, solicitor-client privilege, and confidential negotiations with provincial/federal governments. The meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m. with no substantive decisions made in open session.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Mar 22, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Public Hearing

Public hearing on 44-townhouse rezoning at 2734-2736 Lower Glenrosa Road

West Kelowna Council is holding a public hearing to consider an OCP amendment and zoning bylaw change for 2734 and 2736 Lower Glenrosa Road. The proposal would change the designation from Resource Land and Single Family Residential to Low Density Multiple Family and Parks and Natural Area, and the zoning from RU2/P2 to R3/P1, to allow approximately 44 townhouses. Public submissions are part of the record and no further submissions will be accepted after this hearing.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Mar 22, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on Thacker Drive zoning with stormwater options

West Kelowna Council will consider four options for the Thacker Drive zoning amendment, including whether to require off-site stormwater improvements. They will also hold first and second readings for an OCP and zoning amendment on Shannon View Drive, and consider a development permit for the Smith Creek Road extension. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and appointing a parcel tax review panel.

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✓ Decided: Council defeats OCP and zoning amendment for Shannon View Drive

Council defeated first reading of the Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment bylaws for unaddressed Shannon View Drive, with Councillors de Jong, Findlater, and Zanon opposed. Council also gave third reading to a zoning amendment for 2377 Thacker Drive, subject to conditions including storm water improvements and a cash-in-lieu contribution. A development permit for the Smith Creek Road extension was authorized, pending security and an updated environmental report. Three local area water service establishment amendment bylaws for Glenrosa Road were adopted.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Mar 16, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Advisory Planning Commission

Zoning amendment referral for 1475 Pritchard Drive

The Advisory Planning Commission is reviewing a zoning amendment referral. The agenda also includes the adoption of minutes from the February 16, 2022 meeting.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Mar 15, 2022 · 3:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to hear water, transit, and wildlife safety updates

The West Kelowna Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive presentations from the Okanagan Basin Water Board, BC Transit, and WildSafeBC. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; the meeting consists of informational updates and routine procedural items.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Mar 9, 2022 · 8:00 AM

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the West Kelowna Economic Development Committee meeting on 2022-03-09 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Mar 8, 2022 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on 4% tax increase in 2022-2026 financial plan

West Kelowna Council will consider giving second and third reading to the 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw, which includes a 4.0% tax increase, after reviewing public engagement feedback. The council will also vote on appointments for the 2022 local election, a development permit with a height variance, and three water service bylaws for properties on Glenrosa Road.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2022-2026 financial plan with 4.0% tax increase

Council gave second and third reading to the 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw, setting a 4.0% tax increase, with Councillor Findlater opposed. It also directed staff to transfer remaining discretionary funds to reserve. Council unanimously approved several other items, including endorsing a UBCM resolution on library funding, appointing election officers, and authorizing a hillside development permit.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Mar 8, 2022 · 12:00 PM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

Council meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously closed meeting to discuss personnel, litigation, and 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 Section 90 of the Community Charter to discuss personnel matters, potential litigation, solicitor-client privileged advice, and confidential negotiations with provincial or federal governments. The meeting adjourned shortly after, with no substantive decisions made in open session.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Mar 2, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Agricultural Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee backs rezoning for Frind Winery dock and bylaw update

The Agricultural Advisory Committee unanimously recommended support for a zoning amendment at 1475 Pritchard Drive (Frind Winery) to allow a commercial dock and related site-specific changes. It also unanimously recommended support for the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment 0265, which includes agricultural changes such as reduced building heights and increased worker dwelling heights. No other substantive decisions were made.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Feb 22, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide zoning, variance, and utility fee changes

West Kelowna Council will consider third reading and adoption of a zoning amendment for 3595 Elliott Road, a development variance permit for 2169 Ensign Quay, and adoption of utility fee amendments. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes, reports from the mayor, and an audit planning presentation.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts zoning amendment for 3595 Elliott Road and utility fee changes

Council gave third reading and adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.110, 2021 for 3595 Elliott Road, and authorized a Development Variance Permit for 2169 Ensign Quay to reduce a garage setback from 6.0m to 4.52m. Council also adopted the Utility Fee Amendments Bylaw No. 0028.73, 2022, covering Schedules 7, 8, and 9. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Feb 22, 2022 · 3:30 PM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

West Kelowna council meeting is procedural only, no decisions listed

This agenda for the West Kelowna Open to In-Camera Council Meeting on 2022-02-22 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council closed meeting to discuss land, legal, and service matters

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 service negotiations, and confidential government negotiations. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Feb 16, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Advisory Planning Commission

West Kelowna APC to review OCP growth concept and zoning bylaw amendment

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to review the Official Community Plan Update's Growth Concept and a proposed zoning bylaw amendment (P20-07). They will also appoint a chair, adopt minutes from the October 2021 meeting, and set the 2022 meeting schedule. The meeting is open to the public with limited seating and is webcast live.

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✓ Decided: Advisory Planning Commission supports zoning bylaw changes

The Advisory Planning Commission recommended support for the proposed Zoning Bylaw changes, with two members opposed. The commission also appointed Anthony Bastiaanssen as Chair and Nicole Richard as Vice Chair, adopted the agenda and previous minutes, and approved the 2022 meeting schedule. The meeting included presentations on the Official Community Plan update and the zoning bylaw review.

COMMITTEE ROOM
Wed Feb 9, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Public Hearing

Public hearing on 60-unit townhouse development with dock at 2211 Campbell Road

West Kelowna Council is holding a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw for 2211 Campbell Road. The changes would allow a residential townhouse development of up to 60 units and a private dock with up to 60 boat slips on Okanagan Lake. The hearing is the opportunity for public input before Council decides on the bylaws.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Feb 9, 2022 · 8:00 AM

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the West Kelowna Economic Development Committee meeting on 2022-02-09 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Feb 8, 2022 · 11:00 AM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

West Kelowna council holds in-camera meeting with no public agenda items

This is a procedural agenda for an open-to-in-camera council meeting. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed for public review, indicating the meeting is largely closed to the public.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously closed meeting to discuss confidential matters

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 several sections of the Community Charter, citing labour relations, land acquisition, solicitor-client privilege, and preliminary negotiations for municipal services. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned at 1:21 p.m.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Feb 8, 2022 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on Goats Peak sign variance and housing strategy update

West Kelowna Council will consider several development variance permits, including a contentious one for temporary real estate signs at Goats Peak on Hwy 97 S, with options ranging from approval to denial. They will also receive updates on the Regional Housing Strategy and the Official Community Plan review, and decide on funding for an inclusive playground and a grant application for water treatment upgrades.

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✓ Decided: Council approves DVP for Goats Peak signs, advances housing strategy

Council approved a development variance permit for temporary real estate signs at Goats Peak, adopted a new Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Policy, and gave readings to a utility fee amendment. They also authorized two other development variance permits, funded an inclusive playground, and directed staff to apply for a grant for water treatment upgrades.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Feb 2, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Agricultural Advisory Committee

ALR application at 3716 Carrall Road referred to committee

The West Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review an Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) application for 3716 Carrall Road, discuss the Official Community Plan update's growth concept, and consider a province-wide agricultural advisory committee meeting. The agenda also includes adoption of prior minutes and routine procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Committee opposes ALR subdivision at 3716 Carrall Road

The Agricultural Advisory Committee voted not to recommend support for ALR application A 21-08, which sought to subdivide 3716 Carrall Road into two lots, one with a winery/vineyard and the other with a dwelling and gazebo. Members cited concerns that the proposal would negatively affect farming and lacked evidence of agricultural use on both parcels. The motion carried with Member Shankman opposed. The committee also received an update on the Official Community Plan Growth Concept and discussed agricultural considerations.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Jan 25, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

West Kelowna council meets in camera, agenda not public

This is a procedural notice for a closed (in-camera) council meeting. No public agenda items are listed, and the content is limited to meeting logistics. Residents should expect no public decisions or discussions from this session.

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✓ Decided: Council closed meeting to discuss personnel and legal matters

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, labour relations, and solicitor-client privileged advice. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Jan 25, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Public Hearing

Public hearing on live-work zoning at 3595 Elliott Road

West Kelowna Council is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.110, which would allow live-work unit use in the Neighbourhood Commercial (C2) zone at 3595 Elliott Road. The hearing is the opportunity for public input before Council decides on the amendment.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Jan 25, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider Bear Smart assessment, water bylaw, zoning changes

West Kelowna Council is meeting to consider several items, including a $15,000 Bear Hazard Assessment, amendments to the Water Regulations Bylaw, and first readings for OCP and zoning amendments on Smith Creek Road. They will also hear delegations from the Youth Ambassador Program and the Casa Loma Fire Warden Team, and review early capital approval requests for 2022.

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✓ Decided: Council advances Smith Creek OCP and zoning amendments

Council gave first and second reading to OCP and zoning amendment bylaws for Smith Creek Road, with two councillors opposed, and directed staff to schedule a public hearing pending a stormwater plan. Council also postponed a zoning amendment for 3595 Elliott Road and a development variance permit for Goats Peak, and approved a $15,000 Bear Hazard Assessment.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Jan 12, 2022 · 5:00 PM

Agricultural Advisory Committee

West Kelowna agricultural committee to review two ALR applications

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to appoint a chair and vice chair, adopt minutes from September 2021, and review two Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) applications referred to it. The committee will also discuss its 2022 meeting schedule and a possible extension of a Ministry of Agriculture representative. The meeting is open to the public and will be webcast.

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✓ Decided: Committee backs non-farm use for Campbell Road ALR application

The Agricultural Advisory Committee recommended support for a non-farm use application at 2211 Campbell Road, which proposes a 45-60 unit townhouse development and a private dock with up to 60 boat slips on ALR land. The recommendation includes conditions: encouraging long-term leases, ensuring farm uses aren't restricted beyond ALC regulations, and having a lease in place before dock construction. The motion carried with Member Schori opposed. The committee also approved the 2022 meeting schedule and adopted the September 2021 minutes.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wed Jan 12, 2022 · 8:00 AM

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee meeting agenda with no substantive items listed

This is the agenda for the West Kelowna Economic Development Committee meeting on January 12, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tue Jan 11, 2022 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on 114-unit care development at 2416 Saddleback Way

West Kelowna Council will consider a development permit for a 114-unit congregate care facility at 2416 Saddleback Way, including variances for height and parking. They will also vote on a development variance permit for a new lot at 1534 Gregory Road, adopt the 2021 financial plan amendment, and review a policy for community associations. A delegation will present a proposal for an inclusive playground at Town Centre Park.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 114-unit congregate care development at 2416 Saddleback Way

Council approved a development permit with variances for a 114-unit congregate care housing project at 2416 Saddleback Way, despite one councillor's opposition. They also denied a variance permit for a subdivision at 1534 Gregory Road. Several grant-in-aid requests were approved, while others were defeated or not supported by consensus.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS