West Kelowna public meetings in 2024

Special Council Meeting

The agenda for the West Kelowna Special Council Meeting on December 19, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Notice - Special Council Meeting

The agenda for the West Kelowna Special Council meeting on 2024-12-18 contains no listed items. No descriptions, categories, or decisions are provided in the document. As a result, no specific actions or discussions can be identified.

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council meeting focuses on the city's long-term financial planning. Council will consider the first reading of the 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw and requests for early approval of 2025 capital expenditures and staffing.

• First reading of Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0323 (2025-2029)
• Approval of supplemental budget requests and ten-year capital plan
• Early approval requests for 2025 capital expenditures (Schedule A)
• Early approval requests for supplemental FTE staffing (Schedule B)

The special council meeting on December 18-19, 2024, focused on the draft 2025-2029 Financial Plan. Council unanimously supported the 2025 supplemental budget requests, including transit security, wildfire activities, and paid-on-call enhancements. They also approved numerous capital budget requests for roads, equipment, parks, facilities, water, sewer, and information services, along with FTE staffing requests. The meeting concluded with first reading of the 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0323.

• Supported Option 2 for policing additions, funding 2 officers in 2025 and extending strategy to 2031 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 supplemental requests: transit security, wildfire activities, paid-on-call $2/hr increase (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 FTE requests for General Fund (FTE2025-1 to 12) and Utility Fund (FTE2025-13 to 16) (unanimous)
• Approved capital budget for roads: $2.5M road rehab, $350K LED streetlights (unanimous)
• Approved capital budget for equipment: $710K replacement, $65K electric mower, $45K sander box, etc. (unanimous)
• Approved capital budget for storm drainage: $500K drainage projects, $525K McDougall Creek, $250K master plan, $350K Menu Road (unanimous)
• Approved capital budget for parks: $845K tennis court replacement, $350K Ranch Park upgrades, $100K Memorial Park plan (unanimous)
• Approved Glenrosa Second Access Corridor Study, moved to 2025 with $300K from reserves (unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

The agenda for the West Kelowna Advisory Planning Commission meeting on 2024-12-18 contains only generic placeholders and no specific items, contracts, or proposals. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Notice - Special Council Meeting

The agenda for the West Kelowna Special Council Meeting on 2024-12-10 contains no listed items; only procedural placeholders are present.

Regular Council Meeting

The West Kelowna Council will consider adopting a new Zoning Bylaw No. 320, including amendments to fees and charges, and adopt the 2025 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan. The meeting will also include a public hearing for a proposed OCP and zoning amendment at 2971 Gorman Road.

• Adoption of Zoning Bylaw No. 320, 2024
• Adoption of 2025 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan
• Public hearing for OCP and zoning amendment at 2971 Gorman Road
• First, second, and third readings for Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.82
• Consideration of Raymer Comprehensive Development Plan file closure

Council gave third reading to the City of West Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, 2024, after amending the density bonus rate from 10% to 25% of estimated land value increase and removing the exemption for 100% market rental developments up to 12 storeys. Council also adopted the 2025 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan and directed staff to continue work on the Raymer Comprehensive Development Plan, allowing the applicant one year to resubmit. Several other zoning and bylaw amendments were advanced, including first and second readings for an OCP and zoning amendment at 2971 Gorman Road.

• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.22 for 2355 Marshall Road (unanimous)
• Amended density bonus rate to 25% of land value increase ($177.50/m2) in Zoning Bylaw No. 0320 (unanimous)
• Removed 100% market rental exemption from density bonus contributions (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, 2024 (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to five consequential amendment bylaws (unanimous)
• Gave first and second reading to OCP and zoning amendments for 2971 Gorman Road, forwarded to public hearing (Millsap opposed)
• Adopted 2025 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan and updated wildfire mitigation policy (unanimous)
• Directed staff to continue Raymer CDP review, with one-year resubmission deadline (Mayor opposed)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to conduct general business and receive reports from city divisions. The primary specific item is a verbal update regarding density bonusing under Zoning Bylaw No. 0320.

• Verbal update on P22-08, Zoning Bylaw No. 0320 - Density Bonusing

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

The agenda for the West Kelowna In-Camera Council meeting on 2024-12-10 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are recorded in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda.

The special meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted as amended. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under several sections of the Community Charter to discuss personal information about a potential appointee, labour relations, litigation, and confidential negotiations with senior governments. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Adopted agenda as amended (C291/24, unanimous)
• Closed meeting to public under Community Charter s.90(1)(a),(c),(g) and s.90(2)(b) (C292/24, unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting agenda for Dec 4, 2024 lists no items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed. The agenda appears to be procedural boilerplate.

Accessibility and Inclusion Committee

The Accessibility and Inclusion Committee will review community engagement feedback and a draft Accessibility and Inclusion Action Plan. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous meeting minutes and the scheduling of future committee sessions.

• Review of Community Engagement and Feedback
• Review Draft City of West Kelowna Accessibility and Inclusion Plan
• Adoption of Minutes from July 17, 2024
• Discussion of 2025 Accessibility and Inclusion Committee Schedule
• Presentation of Roundtable Updates

The Accessibility and Inclusion Committee approved senior management's recommendations for the Draft Accessibility and Inclusion Plan. The committee added specific audit requirements and adjusted the priority of family-style change rooms. A 2025 meeting schedule was also approved.

• Adopted senior management recommendations for the Draft Accessibility and Inclusion Plan (Unanimous)
• Changed family style change rooms (action item #14) from a long term to a short term action item (Unanimous)
• Added action item to prioritize an accessibility audit of City Hall services (Unanimous)
• Recommended including Gellatly Nut Farm to Seclusion Bay project in Parks and Trails audit (Unanimous)
• Recommended long term action for staff to create a public map of accessible areas following audits (Unanimous)
• Approved the 2025 meeting schedule (Unanimous)
• Appointed Danielle Needham as Acting Chair (Unanimous)
• Adopted the agenda and minutes (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The West Kelowna Council will consider several items, including adopting two zoning amendment bylaws for 3636 McIver Road and 2741 Auburn Road, and directing staff to apply for up to $500,000 from the BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Program for the Horizon Drive Active Transportation Corridor. The council will also amend the 2024 budget to fund $2,500,000 for Rose Valley Reservoir source water improvements and issue a $50 credit to 8,500 water accounts at an estimated cost of $425,000. These items will be presented for resolution during the regular meeting on November 26, 2024.

• Z 21-05 Zoning Bylaw Amendment (3636 McIver Road) – adoption recommended
• Z 22-08 Zoning Bylaw Amendment (2741 Auburn Road) – adoption recommended
• Application to BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Program seeking up to $500,000 for Horizon Drive corridor
• Rose Valley Reservoir source water improvements: $2,500,000 budget amendment and $50 credit to 8,500 accounts ($425,000 estimated cost)
• Adoption of City of West Kelowna OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 0300.03, 2024

Council unanimously approved a $2.5 million budget amendment for Rose Valley Reservoir source water improvements, funded from water reserves. A proposed $50 credit to 8,500 Rose Valley water accounts was defeated. Council also adopted zoning and OCP amendments for two properties and authorized a grant application for an active transportation corridor.

• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw 0265.23 and OCP Amendment Bylaw 0300.03 for 3636 McIver Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw 0265.12 for 2741 Auburn Road (unanimous)
• Directed staff to apply for up to $500,000 from BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Program for Horizon Drive corridor (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500,000 budget amendment for Rose Valley Reservoir source water improvements from water reserves (unanimous)
• Defeated $50 credit to 8,500 Rose Valley water accounts (opposed: Zanon, de Jong, Millsap)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items 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 Section 90(1) of the Community Charter to discuss personal information about a potential municipal appointee and labour relations. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to public for personnel and labour discussions (unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

The West Kelowna Advisory Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to adopt minutes from October and consider a Temporary Use Permit application for 102-1680 Ross Road.

• Adoption of October 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Temporary Use Permit TUP 24-03 for 102-1680 Ross Road
• Application status update for November 20, 2024

The Advisory Planning Commission unanimously recommended support for TUP 24-03, a three-year temporary use permit for outdoor storage and staff rest space at 102-1680 Ross Road. The permit is for parking tow trucks and includes conditions such as solid screening and a three-year term not renewable without City review. The commission also discussed the narrow scope of applications it reviews and suggested a review to expand its input to Council.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of October 2, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended support for TUP 24-03, Temporary Use Permit at 102-1680 Ross Road (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and minutes from the November 5 meeting, hear the mayor and councillor reports, and receive division reports. A key item is the Financial Services division presentation of the 2025 Financial Plan staffing resources primer and draft supplemental and FTE requests. The meeting will also consider any notice of motion before adjourning.

• Adopt agenda for the meeting
• Adopt minutes from the November 5 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Mayor and councillor reports
• Financial Services division: 2025 Financial Plan Staffing Resources Preliminary Review
• Notice of motion

Notice - Special Council Meeting

The notice for the West Kelowna Special Council Meeting on 2024-11-13 does not list any agenda items. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are identified in the provided document.

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

The agenda for the West Kelowna Open to In-Camera Council Meeting on 2024-11-12 contains only procedural placeholders and does not list any specific 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 several sections of the Community Charter, citing labour relations, solicitor-client privilege, and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service, as well as confidential negotiations with provincial or federal governments. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (C269/24, carried unanimously)
• Closed the meeting to the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(c), (i), (k) and 90(2)(b) (C270/24, carried unanimously)

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna City Council will vote on funding for the new Operations Centre and the endorsement of an infill housing strategy. The meeting includes appointments for regional boards and a delegation regarding the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant.

• Budget request of $685,000 from the Growing Communities Fund for Operations Centre essential works
• Endorsement of the City of West Kelowna Infill Housing Strategy (Final Draft)
• Grant application for flood mitigation measures along McDougall Creek in the Pike/Capri area
• Appointment of Ron Bowles as a signing authority for the City of West Kelowna
• Delegation from Scott Beaton regarding Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant source water

West Kelowna Council held a regular meeting on November 12, 2024, where members approved multiple organizational and project items. Council endorsed the final draft of the West Kelowna Infill Housing Strategy, approved a $685,000 budget request funded by the Growing Communities Fund for the new Operations Centre, and authorized a grant application for flood mitigation along McDougall Creek. Additionally, Council made various board appointments and appointed Ron Bowles as a city signing authority.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried unanimously)
• Adopted minutes from previous council meetings and public hearings held in October and November 2024 (carried unanimously)
• Appointed Councillor Johnston as Municipal Director to the Regional District of Central Okanagan with de Jong and Friesen as alternates, effective January 1, 2025 (carried unanimously)
• Made various appointments and alternates for the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission, Okanagan Regional Library Board, Airport Advisory Committee, and Municipal Insurance Association (carried unanimously)
• Appointed Ron Bowles, Chief Administrative Officer, as a city signing authority (carried unanimously)
• Endorsed the City of West Kelowna Infill Housing Strategy (Final Draft) (carried unanimously)
• Approved staff applying to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaptation grant funding for McDougall Creek flood mitigation and authorized related financial plan and agreement actions (carried unanimously)
• Approved a $685,000 budget request funded from the Growing Communities Fund to complete essential works for the new Operations Centre (carried unanimously)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The posted agenda for the West Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on November 6, 2024 contains no listed agenda items. It only includes generic headings and placeholders without any specific discussions, decisions, or proposals. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are mentioned.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive presentations on local heritage, wildlife safety, and sports facilities. The body will also review an information report regarding capital and reserves for the 2025 budget.

• Heritage Preservation Bylaw Proposal presentation by Jeremiah Ryder
• Bear Hazard Assessment presentation by WildSafeBC
• West Kelowna Minor Baseball Indoor Baseball Complex presentation
• 2025 Budget Primer Capital and Reserves information report

The Committee of the Whole received presentations on heritage preservation, bear hazard assessment, and a proposed indoor baseball complex. Council unanimously requested a staff report on next steps for the Bear Smart Community program. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Requested staff report on Bear Smart Community program next steps (unanimous)

Public Hearing

The City Council is conducting a public hearing to consider proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 0320. This bylaw is intended to update zoning for consistency with the Official Community Plan across the city.

• Public hearing for P 22-08, Zoning Bylaw No. 0320

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items 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 several sections of the Community Charter, citing solicitor-client privilege, preliminary negotiations for a municipal service, and discussions about the annual report. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Agenda adopted as presented (C258/24, carried unanimously)
• Closed meeting to public under Community Charter s.90(1)(i), (k), (l) and s.90(2)(b) (C259/24, carried unanimously)

Regular Council Meeting

The West Kelowna City Council is meeting to decide on tax exemptions for 2025 and a grant application for emergency staff training. The body will also receive updates on the Fire Hall #32 replacement project and quarterly department statistics.

• Adoption of Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 322, 2024
• Grant application for Indigenous Cultural Safety and Cultural Humility Training via the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund
• Project Update #2 for Fire Hall #32 Replacement Project
• 2024 Department Statistics – 3rd Quarter report
• Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan Update

Council adopted Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 322, 2024 and supported a grant application for emergency training. Members also received update reports on the Fire Hall #32 Replacement Project, 3rd quarter departmental statistics, and the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan.

• Adopted Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 322, 2024 (carried unanimously)
• Supported RDCO grant application to UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for Indigenous Cultural Safety training (carried unanimously)
• Received Fire Hall #32 Replacement Project Update #2 for information (carried unanimously)
• Received 2024 Department Statistics 3rd Quarter report for information (carried unanimously)
• Received Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan Update report for information (carried unanimously)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

The meeting agenda contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded.

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 and preliminary municipal service negotiations, as well as confidential information related to negotiations with provincial or federal governments. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda unanimously (Resolution C256/24)
• Closed the meeting to the public for land and service negotiations (Resolution C257/24, unanimous)

Notice - Special Council Meeting

The notice for the West Kelowna Special Council Meeting on 2024-10-17 does not list any specific agenda items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive items disclosed.

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

The West Kelowna City Council will convene an open to in-camera meeting on October 8, 2024. No specific agenda items, motions, or public hearings are listed in the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive decisions documented.

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 labour relations, land acquisition/disposition, and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service. The meeting adjourned without any public decisions.

• Adopted the meeting agenda unanimously (Resolution C245/24)
• Closed the meeting to the public for labour, land, and service negotiations (Resolution C246/24, unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The West Kelowna City Council is meeting to vote on several bylaws, including a new zoning bylaw and a permissive tax exemption bylaw for 2025. The body will also discuss an accessibility and inclusion plan and a license renewal for Wildhorse Park.

• Adoption of Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 321, 2024 for Firehall 32 construction
• First and second reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, 2024
• First, second, and third reading of Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 322, 2024
• Renewal of License of Occupation Agreement with School District No. 23 for Wildhorse Park
• Application for the 2024 UBCM Asset Management Planning Grant

Council gave first, second, and third reading to the 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw and adopted a temporary borrowing bylaw for Firehall 32 construction. It also gave first and second reading to a new zoning bylaw (with two councillors opposed) and scheduled a public hearing. Council approved renewing a license of occupation with School District 23 for Wildhorse Park and directed staff to apply for a UBCM asset management grant.

• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of Sept 24 special and regular meetings (unanimous)
• Gave 1st, 2nd, 3rd reading to Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 322 (unanimous)
• Adopted Fire Hall Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 321 (unanimous)
• Gave 1st and 2nd reading to Zoning Bylaw No. 0320 (carried; de Jong and Zanon opposed)
• Directed staff to schedule zoning bylaw public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved renewing License of Occupation with School District 23 for Wildhorse Park (unanimous)
• Directed staff to apply for UBCM Asset Management Planning Grant (unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will review the referral of P 22-08, an amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 0320. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda and minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting, presentations, delegations, and a staff liaison update. No decisions have been recorded in the agenda document.

• Referral of P 22-08, Zoning Bylaw No. 0320 (APC consideration)
• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of minutes from July 17, 2024
• Presentations
• Staff liaison update

The Advisory Planning Commission reviewed and recommended support for the proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 0320. The updated bylaw incorporates new density bonus programs, parking regulations, and zoning changes to align with the city's Official Community Plan and Housing Strategy. The commission also noted the appointment of an acting staff liaison.

• Appointed Nicole Richard as Acting Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted July 17, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended support for Zoning Bylaw No. 0320 (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The West Kelowna Council will consider several items, including approving the 2025 meeting schedule, giving three readings to a temporary borrowing bylaw for Fire Hall 32, and authorizing a Development Variance Permit for 3252 Glencoe Road to allow agri‑tourism accommodation. An information report on the West Kelowna Infill Housing Strategy will also be presented.

• Approve the 2025 City of West Kelowna Council Meeting Schedule
• First, second and third reading of the Temporary Borrowing Bylaw for Fire Hall 32
• Authorize Development Variance Permit DVP 24‑06 for 3252 Glencoe Road (agri‑tourism accommodation)
• Information report on the West Kelowna Infill Housing Strategy
• Adopt agenda and minutes from previous meetings

Council unanimously approved the 2025 meeting schedule, gave three readings to a temporary borrowing bylaw for Fire Hall 32 construction, and authorized a development variance permit for agri-tourism accommodation at 3252 Glencoe Road. A presentation on the draft Infill Housing Strategy was received but no decision was made.

• Approved 2025 Council Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Fire Hall Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 321, 2024 (unanimous)
• Authorized Development Variance Permit DVP 24-06 for 3252 Glencoe Road to allow agri-tourism accommodation outside the principal dwelling (unanimous)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

The West Kelowna City Council will hold an open to in-camera meeting on September 24, 2024. No specific agenda items, motions, or public hearings are listed in the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural.

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 of the Community Charter to discuss preliminary negotiations for a municipal service, annual report preparations, and confidential intergovernmental negotiations. The meeting adjourned shortly after, with no substantive public decisions made.

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

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items listed.

The special meeting was called to order and the agenda adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter to discuss litigation and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service, as well as confidential information related to negotiations with senior governments. The meeting adjourned at 1:07 p.m. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

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

Regular Council Meeting

The West Kelowna City Council is meeting to discuss a zoning bylaw amendment and a three-year transit improvement plan. The body will also consider budget amendments for dam safety and a grant for active transportation.

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0265.22, 2023 for 2355 Marshall Road
• Proposed 3-year Transit Improvement Plan (2025-2028) MOU with BC Transit
• Budget amendment of $100,000 for the 2024 Dam Safety Review project
• $25,000 grant application for an Age-Friendly and Accessible Active Transportation Audit
• RDCO Food Waste Engagement presentation

Council gave third reading to Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0265.22 for 2355 Marshall Road, with adoption pending provincial approval and registration of covenants. Council also authorized a transit MOU with BC Transit, approved a $25,000 grant application for an age-friendly audit, and amended the 2024 budget to add $100,000 for a dam safety review.

• Gave third reading to Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0265.22 for 2355 Marshall Road (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of MOU with BC Transit for 3-year Transit Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with Age-Friendly Communities grant application for $25,000 (unanimous)
• Amended 2024 Budget to add $100,000 for Dam Safety Review from reserves (unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

The agenda for the West Kelowna Advisory Planning Commission meeting on September 4, 2024 contains no listed items. The document appears to be a placeholder with only generic headings and no substantive proposals, decisions, or discussions. No items are proposed, discussed, or decided.

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific discussion items, decisions, or reports are listed.

Regular Council Meeting

The West Kelowna Council will consider several key items, including appointing Ron Bowles as Chief Administrative Officer and receiving an update on the Fire Hall #32 replacement project. Council will vote to adopt the City’s Parks Master Plan and the Recreational Trails Master Plan. Additional items include approving a floodplain exemption for 2479 Whitworth Rd, supporting the Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2 action plan, and amending the 2024 budget for new fire‑rescue equipment and station upgrades.

• Appointment of Ron Bowles as Chief Administrative Officer (effective Aug 15, 2024)
• Adoption of the Parks Master Plan and the Recreational Trails Master Plan
• Approval of Floodplain Exemption Permit (FEX 24‑01) for 2479 Whitworth Rd
• Fire Rescue Budget amendments: $900,000 for a new Quint fire apparatus, $300,000 for a new Tactical Tender, $30,000 for tarmac at Fire Station #31, $300,000 for Fire Station #33 renovation, plus staffing costs
• Support for Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2 action plan with multiple housing initiatives

Council unanimously adopted the Parks Master Plan and Recreational Trails Master Plan, and supported a Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2 application with seven proposed initiatives. It also approved a $900,000 budget amendment for a new Quint Fire Apparatus and other fire-related capital increases, but defeated a motion to add 2 Flex Fire Fighters and 0.4 FTE admin staff. Additionally, Council appointed Ron Bowles as CAO effective August 15, 2024, and approved a floodplain exemption for 2479 Whitworth Rd.

• Adopted Parks Master Plan and Recreational Trails Master Plan (unanimous)
• Supported Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2 application with 7 initiatives (unanimous)
• Approved $900,000 budget amendment for Quint Fire Apparatus via MFA financing (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 budget amendment for Tactical Tender Fire Apparatus via MFA financing (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 from Fire Equipment Reserve for tarmac at Fire Station #31 (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 from Fire Equipment Reserve for Fire Station #33 renovation (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to add 2 Flex Fire Fighters and 0.4 FTE admin staff (opposed by Zanon, Da Silva, Johnston, de Jong)
• Appointed Ron Bowles as CAO effective August 15, 2024 (unanimous)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

The agenda for the West Kelowna council meeting on 2024-08-27 contains no specific items and appears to be procedural only.

The special council meeting was called to order at 3:31 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, citing labour relations, land acquisition/disposition, and preliminary municipal service negotiations. The meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m. with no substantive decisions made in open session.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed the meeting to the public for labour relations, land matters, and service negotiations (unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items, decisions, or reports are listed.

Regular Council Meeting

Council will receive the 2024 Q2 department statistics report. It will authorize the Mayor to sign the 2024‑2034 Canada Community‑Building Fund agreement. The council will consider a development permit (DP24‑10) for 2419 Mountains Hollow Lane, including zoning variances and a required landscape security of $503,142.50. Additional items include third‑reading votes on zoning amendments for 2741 Auburn Road and 1179 Westside Road, and approval of a joint use agreement with School District 23.

• Authorize Mayor to sign 2024‑2034 Canada Community‑Building Fund agreement
• Consider Development Permit DP24‑10 for 2419 Mountains Hollow Lane with variances and $503,142.50 landscape security
• Third reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0265.12 for 2741 Auburn Road
• Third reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0265.15 for 1179 Westside Road
• Approve Joint Use Agreement with School District 23

Council unanimously approved a development permit with variance for a townhouse development at 2419 Mountains Hollow Lane, reducing required loading spaces from 4.0 to 3.0, and requiring a $503,142.50 landscape security before issuance. Council also gave third reading to two zoning bylaw amendments: one for 2741 Auburn Road, which includes off-site improvements at the developer's cost, and one for 1179 Westside Road, which includes watermain upgrades. Additionally, Council authorized a joint use agreement with School District 23 and the signing of the 2024-2034 Canada Community-Building Fund agreement.

• Approved DP 24-10 for townhouse development at 2419 Mountains Hollow Lane, with variance reducing loading spaces from 4.0 to 3.0 (unanimous)
• Approved $503,142.50 landscape security requirement before permit issuance (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw 0265.12 for 2741 Auburn Road, with conditions including roundabout and road improvements at developer's cost (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw 0265.15 for 1179 Westside Road, with watermain upgrade covenant (unanimous)
• Approved Joint Use Agreement with School District 23 (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor and Corporate Officer to sign 2024-2034 Canada Community-Building Fund agreement (unanimous)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

The West Kelowna council meeting agenda for July 23, 2024 contains no listed items. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific decisions or discussions recorded.

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 labour relations, potential litigation, and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

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

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a referral regarding an Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendment. The commission will also review minutes from the June 19, 2024 meeting.

• Z24-03: OCP & Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 2971 Gorman Road

The Advisory Planning Commission recommended support for an OCP and Zoning Bylaw amendment to allow townhouses and duplexes at 2971 Gorman Road. The proposal includes 117 residential units and community amenities such as a dog park and pickleball courts.

• Recommended support for Z24-03, OCP and Zoning Bylaw Amendment at 2971 Gorman Road (Unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted the June 19, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Accessibility and Inclusion Committee

The Accessibility and Inclusion Committee will adopt minutes from a previous meeting and review prioritized action items regarding accessibility survey results. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at City Council Chambers.

• Adoption of May 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of accessibility survey action items
• Public meeting at Council Chambers
• Next meeting scheduled for August 21, 2024

The Accessibility and Inclusion Committee reviewed community survey feedback and provided specific recommendations to staff to refine the City's Accessibility Plan. The committee categorized action items into short-term and long-term priorities across infrastructure, facilities, parks, service delivery, policy, and culture.

• Appointed Danielle Needham as Acting Chair (Unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from the May 15, 2024 meeting (Unanimous)
• Recommended prioritizing railings at Royal LePage Arena and updating signage bylaws as short-term facility priorities
• Recommended that the Snow Clearing Policy use an accessibility lens
• Proposed combining emergency planning items into high-priority procedures with a focus on ASL
• Recommended changing the term 'attitude' to 'culture' in the action items
• Recommended that service animal relief spaces be reviewed with an accessibility lens

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are recorded in the text.

Council adopted the agenda and voted to close the meeting to the public. The session moved in-camera to discuss personnel, labour relations, litigation, and government negotiations.

• Adopted the amended agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved closing the meeting in accordance with Section 90(1) and 90(2) of the Community Charter (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider a proposal to borrow up to $2,912,993 for equipment financing. The agenda also includes a reconsideration of a zoning bylaw amendment for 2355 Marshall Road and updates on the Parks Master Plan.

• Borrowing up to $2,912,993 for equipment from 2020, 2022, and 2023 Capital Plans
• Third reading reconsideration of Zoning Bylaw Amendment at 2355 Marshall Road
• Update on the Westside Resource Hygiene Centre
• Parks Master Plan and Recreational Trails Master Plan update

Council unanimously approved borrowing up to $2.9 million for equipment from previous capital plans. A zoning amendment for 2355 Marshall Road was postponed pending resident compensation confirmation.

• Approved borrowing up to $2,912,993 from the Municipal Finance Authority for 2020, 2022, and 2023 Capital Plan equipment (Unanimous)
• Postponed zoning bylaw amendment Z 23-09 for 2355 Marshall Road pending resident compensation confirmation (Unanimous)
• Adopted agenda and minutes from June 25, 2024 meetings (Unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will review a referral regarding an Official Community Plan Amendment for 3590 Webber Road. The committee is also scheduled to adopt the minutes from the May 1, 2024 meeting.

• Official Community Plan Amendment (OCP 24-02) for 3590 Webber Road

The Agricultural Advisory Committee voted unanimously against an Official Community Plan amendment for 3590 Webber Road. The committee found the proposal to change the land use designation from Agriculture to Medium Density Residential inconsistent with the Agricultural Plan.

• Denied support for OCP 24-02 Official Community Plan Amendment at 3590 Webber Road (Unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended (Unanimous)
• Adopted May 1, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider entering into an annual operating agreement with British Columbia Transit for the 2024-2025 period. The agenda also includes approving a joint use agreement for Mar Jok Elementary School and reviewing the 2023 Annual Report.

• 2024-25 Transit Annual Operating Agreement with British Columbia Transit
• Joint Use Agreement for Mar Jok Elementary School
• Appointment of Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Officers
• Approval of the 2023 SOFI Report
• Receipt of the 2023 Annual Report

West Kelowna Council approved the 2024-2025 Annual Operating Agreement with BC Transit and a Joint Use Agreement with School District No. 23 for Mar Jok Elementary School. Additionally, Council received the 2023 Annual Report, approved the 2023 Statement of Financial Information, and appointed two new bylaw enforcement officers.

• Approved 2024-2025 BC Transit operating agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Statement of Financial Information report (unanimous)
• Appointed Glynton Brittain as Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Officer (unanimous)
• Appointed Calvin Heighton as Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Officer (unanimous)
• Approved Mar Jok Elementary School joint use agreement (unanimous)
• Received 2023 Annual Report (unanimous)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific topics or decisions for the June 25, 2024, meeting.

Council adopted the meeting agenda and voted to close the session to the public. The meeting was closed under Section 90(2) of the Community Charter to discuss confidential intergovernmental negotiations.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Closed the meeting to the public (Unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

Council will receive a presentation regarding the 2024 Transit Service Review. The presentation features officials from the City of West Kelowna and BC Transit. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Presentation on the 2024 Transit Service Review

The West Kelowna Council held a special meeting to receive presentations from BC Transit and city staff regarding the 2024 Transit Service Review. The session covered transit planning, service models, infrastructure updates, and projected expansion timelines. No formal legislative actions or votes were taken during the meeting beyond the adoption of the agenda.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will review an amendment to the Official Community Plan (OCP 24-02) regarding 3590 Webber Road. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from the May 15, 2024, meeting.

• Official Community Plan Amendment for 3590 Webber Road
• Adoption of May 15, 2024, meeting minutes

The Advisory Planning Commission voted to support an amendment to the Official Community Plan for 3590 Webber Road. The proposal seeks to change the land use designation from Agricultural to Medium Density Residential to allow for future development. Members discussed the need for improved egress in the Glenrosa neighbourhood as part of the review process.

• Recommended support for OCP 24-02 at 3590 Webber Road (Unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from May 15, 2024 (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The meeting features a series of scheduled presentations from local community associations and organizations, including United Way BC and Interior Health. The committee will also review department reports and previous meeting minutes.

• Presentation by United Way British Columbia, Southern Interior
• Presentation by Greater Westside Board of Trade
• Presentation by Interior Health
• Presentations from various local community associations

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and previous minutes unanimously. The meeting consisted primarily of presentations from community associations, the Greater Westside Board of Trade, and Interior Health regarding local concerns and services. No substantive policy decisions, bylaws, or budget approvals were made during this session.

• Agenda adopted unanimously (Resolution COW003-24)
• March 5, 2024 minutes adopted unanimously (Resolution COW004-24)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

The provided agenda for the West Kelowna Council In-Camera meeting on June 11, 2024, contains no specific topics, discussions, or decisions. The document appears to be a blank template.

Council held a special meeting on June 11, 2024 and voted unanimously to adopt the agenda. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1) and 90(2) of the Community Charter, citing land or improvements matters, preliminary service-provision negotiations, and confidential information on negotiations with provincial or federal governments. The public portion of the meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m.; no other decisions were recorded in the open minutes.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved closing the meeting to the public under Community Charter Section 90(1)(e), 90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b) (unanimous)
• Adjourned the special council meeting at 12:45 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider a development permit for a 7-storey mixed-use building at 3717 Hoskins Road. The agenda also includes a recommendation to pilot a Westside Resource Hygiene Centre to support people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurities. Additionally, the Okanagan Regional Library will present its new strategic plan.

• Development Permit DP 24-08 for a 7-storey mixed-use building at 3717 Hoskins Road
• Pilot program proposal for Westside Resource Hygiene Centre
• Presentation of Okanagan Regional Library's New Strategic Plan

West Kelowna Council directed staff to work with social service providers on a pilot resource hygiene centre for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. A motion to defer the centre was defeated, and a later motion on the main question was also defeated. Council then unanimously approved a follow-up report on resources needed to mitigate impacts on the adjoining neighbourhood. Council also approved a development permit for a 7-storey mixed-use building at 3717 Hoskins Road.

• Directed staff to collaborate with social service providers to pilot a resource hygiene centre (carried; exact tally not recorded)
• Motion to defer the Westside Resource Hygiene Centre defeated (Councillors Zanon, Da Silva and Friesen opposed)
• Main motion on the hygiene centre defeated (Councillors Johnston, de Jong and Millsap opposed)
• Approved staff report within one to two meetings on resources to mitigate neighbourhood impacts of the hygiene centre (carried unanimously)
• Authorized Westbank Urban Centre Development Permit DP 24-08 for a 7-storey mixed-use building at 3717 Hoskins Road, with permit void if not issued within one year (carried unanimously)
• Adopted minutes of the Special Council Meeting of May 28, 2024 (carried unanimously)
• Adopted minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 28, 2024 (carried unanimously)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried unanimously)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

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Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a procedural in-camera (closed to the public) council meeting. The agenda contains no public agenda items, only embedded video and software interface text, so no decisions or discussions are visible to residents.

Council held a special meeting on June 3, 2024 and adopted its agenda. It then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter, citing personal information about an identifiable individual being considered for a municipal position. The public portion of the meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m.; no other decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved closing the meeting to the public under Section 90(1) for personal information about an identifiable individual considered for a municipal position (unanimous)
• Adjourned the special council meeting at 5:11 p.m.

Notice - Special Council Meeting

The provided document contains no substantive information regarding the topics or decisions of this special council meeting. The text consists of empty fields and software interface elements.

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council will consider a development permit with variances for a townhouse project at 3401 Sundance Drive, a 3-year extension of a temporary shelter permit on municipal land near 2515 Bartley Road, and a long-range planning work plan. The meeting also includes adoption of prior minutes and a report from the Regional District of Central Okanagan.

• DP24-09: townhouse development at 3401 Sundance Drive with variances to setbacks, building height, and retaining wall; landscape security of $428,588.125
• TUP 21-03.01: 3-year extension of temporary shelter permit at municipal ROW adjacent to 2515 Bartley Road
• 2024 Long Range Planning Work Plan: prioritize rental protection and tenant relocation policies, simplify boat launch licensing, defer short-term rental amendments
• Adoption of minutes from May 21, 2024 regular council meeting
• RDCO board highlights from May 23, 2024 meeting

Council authorized a development permit with variances for townhouses at 3401 Sundance Drive. A three-year extension was granted for a temporary shelter at 2515 Bartley Road. Staff were directed to prioritize rental protection and tenant relocation policies.

• Approved townhouse development permit DP 24-09 at 3401 Sundance Drive with variances (Unanimous)
• Authorized 3-year extension of Temporary Use Permit for shelter at 2515 Bartley Rd (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to prioritize Rental Protection and Tenant Relocation Assistance Policies (Unanimous)
• Prioritized legislative changes, Transit Planning, Addressing Bylaw, and RC3 Short Term Rental review (Unanimous)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

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West Kelowna Council held a special meeting that began publicly but voted unanimously to close the session to the public. The closure was authorized under specific sections of the Community Charter regarding employee relations, litigation, and preliminary service negotiations. No substantive policy decisions or public discussions were recorded in the minutes.

• Agenda adopted as amended (unanimous)
• Meeting closed to public for personnel, labor, litigation, and negotiations (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned at 5:34 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council is meeting to consider several items, including adopting a zoning amendment for small-scale multi-unit housing, issuing a development variance permit, renewing a fire services agreement with Peachland, and approving a grant application for emergency operations equipment. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and reports.

• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.0265.27 for Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH)
• Development Variance Permit DVP 24-01 for 855 Proserpine Road to reduce agricultural siting setback from 15 m to 0 m
• Fire Ladder Agreement renewal with District of Peachland for 5-year term
• Approval for RDCO to apply for 2024 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant for EOC equipment and training

Council adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.0265.27, 2024 regarding small-scale multi-unit housing. Other actions included approving a development variance for 855 Proserpine Road and renewing a fire ladder agreement with the District of Peachland.

• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.0265.27, 2024 for Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP 24-01 for 855 Proserpine Road (Unanimous)
• Authorized 5-year Fire Ladder Agreement renewal with District of Peachland (Unanimous)
• Approved RDCO application for 2024 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant (Unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted May 14, 2024 Special Council Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Adopted May 14, 2024 Regular Council Meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to review two zoning bylaw amendment referrals: Z 23-05 for 3900 Gellatly Road (which also includes an Official Community Plan amendment) and Z 24-01 for 911 Anders Road. The commission will also adopt minutes from its February 14, 2024 meeting and receive an application status update. No decisions are made at this advisory meeting; recommendations go to Council.

• Z 23-05: Zoning Bylaw and Official Community Plan Amendment at 3900 Gellatly Road
• Z 24-01: Zoning Bylaw Amendment at 911 Anders Road
• Adoption of February 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Application Status Update for May 15, 2024

The Advisory Planning Commission recommended support for file Z 23-05, a zoning and Official Community Plan amendment at 3900 Gellatly Road that would allow a 4-storey mixed-use building with 23 residential units and 614 m2 of commercial space. The commission voted unanimously to recommend support. A separate proposal, file Z 24-01 at 911 Anders Road, which would rezone to allow a 6-storey mixed-use building with up to 50 residential units, was defeated, with members N. Richard, A. Smith, M. Smith and J. Gluska opposed. The commission also appointed Melissa Smith as Acting Chair and adopted the February 14, 2024 minutes. Both recommendations are advisory; the applications will proceed to Council, and a public hearing would be required for the Gellatly Road OCP amendment.

• Recommended support for Z 23-05, zoning and OCP amendment at 3900 Gellatly Road (unanimous)
• Defeated recommendation of support for Z 24-01, zoning amendment at 911 Anders Road (N. Richard, A. Smith, M. Smith, J. Gluska opposed)
• Appointed Melissa Smith as Acting Chair for the May 15, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted the February 14, 2024 Advisory Planning Commission meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)

Accessibility and Inclusion Committee

The Accessibility and Inclusion Committee is meeting to review the 'What We Heard Report' from its community accessibility survey and to discuss a post-survey actioning exercise. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and an informational letter. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and planning.

• Presentation: What We Heard Report from AIC Accessibility Survey
• Presentation: Post Community Survey Accessibility Actioning Exercise
• Adoption of minutes from February 21, 2024 meeting
• Informational letter to the committee (no action required)

The Accessibility and Inclusion Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes of its February 21, 2024 meeting, both unanimously. It received a presentation on the What We Heard Report from the Accessibility Survey, which drew 111 responses and 454 comments between April 9 and April 30, 2024. The committee discussed a post-survey actioning exercise to prioritize accessibility issues, with a member survey due May 27, 2024, and noted that survey charts were difficult for people with vision loss to review. No substantive decisions beyond adopting the agenda and prior minutes were recorded.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of the February 21, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Notice - Special Council Meeting

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Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for a closed (in-camera) council meeting. No public agenda items are listed, so the council is not making any public decisions or discussions at this meeting.

• Meeting is closed to the public

The Special Council meeting was primarily procedural. Council voted to close the meeting to the public to discuss personnel, labor relations, and annual report objectives.

• Adopted the agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved closing the meeting in accordance with Section 90(1) of the Community Charter for personnel, labor relations, and annual report discussions (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council will consider adopting the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 0317 and accepting the audited 2023 financial statements. They will also receive an update on the Fire Hall #32 replacement project, consider a zoning bylaw amendment for Upper Glenrosa and Salmon Road, and appoint a bylaw enforcement officer. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and reports from regional and association meetings.

• Adoption of 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 0317
• Acceptance of audited 2023 financial statements
• Fire Hall #32 replacement project update
• Zoning bylaw amendment for Upper Glenrosa and Salmon Road
• Appointment of Matthew Hardman as Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Officer

West Kelowna Council unanimously adopted the 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw and accepted the city's audited 2023 financial statements. The council also approved a zoning amendment for the Upper Glenrosa and Salmon Road area, though two councillors voted against it. Additionally, Council appointed Matthew Hardman as a Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Officer.

• Adopted 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 0317, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2023 Audited Financial Statements (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.28, 2024 for Upper Glenrosa & Salmon Road (Zanon and Da Silva opposed)
• Appointed Matthew Hardman as Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Officer (unanimous)
• Received Fire Hall #32 Replacement Project update for information (unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review a zoning bylaw and Official Community Plan amendment for 3900 Gellatly Road, and to receive decision letters on two prior zoning amendments. The agenda is largely procedural, with one substantive referral item and two information items.

• Referral Z 23-05: Zoning Bylaw and OCP amendment at 3900 Gellatly Road, with draft architectural drawings and proposed CD zone
• Decision letter for Z 20-08: OCP and zoning amendment at 2211 Campbell Road
• Decision letter for Z 23-12: OCP and zoning amendment on unaddressed Boucherie Road
• Adoption of minutes from February 7, 2024 meeting

The Agricultural Advisory Committee unanimously recommended support for a zoning and Official Community Plan amendment at 3900 Gellatly Road, provided a vegetative buffer and a title notice are added. The proposal involves rezoning 1.12 acres from Country Residential to Comprehensive Development for a four-storey mixed-use building. The committee also adopted previous meeting minutes and reviewed decision letters for other zoning applications.

• Agenda adopted unanimously
• Minutes from Feb 7, 2024 meeting adopted unanimously
• Recommended support for Z 23-05 (3900 Gellatly Rd) with vegetative buffer and title notice (unanimous)
• Reviewed decision letters for Z 20-08 (2211 Campbell Rd) and Z 23-12 (Boucherie Rd)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This agenda for the West Kelowna, BC Council meeting on 2024-04-23 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document is essentially empty of any actionable agenda content.

• No substantive items listed

Council adopted the agenda and then passed Resolution No. C0129/24 to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1) and Section 90(2) of the Community Charter, citing labour relations, land acquisition or disposition, litigation, FOI-protected information, preliminary service negotiations, and confidential intergovernmental negotiations. The public portion of the meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m. No substantive decisions on those matters were recorded in the public minutes.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved closing the meeting to the public under Community Charter s.90(1)(c),(e),(g),(j),(k) and s.90(2)(b) (Resolution No. C0129/24)
• Adjourned the special council meeting at 5:08 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council is meeting to set the 2024 tax rate bylaw and adopt several parcel tax bylaws for solid waste, recycling, sterile insect release, and the transfer station. They will also consider zoning amendments, including one tied to provincial Bill 44 for small-scale multi-unit housing, and a rezoning at 2734-2736 Lower Glenrosa Road. Other items include updates on the Fire Hall #32 replacement, City Hall project, and parks master plans.

• 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 0317 – first, second, and third reading
• Adoption of Solid Waste and Recycling Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0315, 2024
• Adoption of Sterile Insect Release Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0314, 2024
• Adoption of Transfer Station Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0316, 2024
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.27 (Bill 44 SSMUH) – first, second, and third reading

The Council unanimously adopted the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw and several parcel tax bylaws for waste and insect control. They also passed zoning amendments for small-scale multi-unit housing and adopted development cost charge updates. A rezoning proposal for 2734-2736 Lower Glenrosa Road was advanced to a public hearing after three councillors opposed it. Council also appointed new directors to the Regional District of Central Okanagan board.

• Adopted 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 0317 (unanimous)
• Adopted Solid Waste, Sterile Insect, and Transfer Station Parcel Tax Bylaws (unanimous)
• Advanced Bill 44 Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing zoning amendments to adoption pending ministry approval (unanimous)
• Advanced OCP and Zoning amendments for 2734-2736 Lower Glenrosa Road to public hearing (3 opposed)
• Appointed Councillor de Jong as Municipal Director to RDCO Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Development Cost Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0190.02 (unanimous)
• Adopted Local Area Service inclusions for 3636 McIver Road and 1179 Westside Road (unanimous)
• Endorsed SILGA resolution for FireSmart and wildfire mitigation funding (unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

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Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This agenda is for a West Kelowna Council meeting on April 9, 2024, but it contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or specific topics for residents to track.

Council adopted the agenda and voted to close the meeting to the public to discuss personnel, labour relations, land acquisition, litigation, and preliminary municipal service negotiations.

• Adopted the agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved closing the meeting in accordance with Section 90(1) of the Community Charter (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council is meeting to adopt the 2024-2028 Financial Plan with a 6.85% tax increase resulting in a $45,034,242 tax requisition, along with several parcel tax bylaws and zoning amendments. The agenda also includes delegations on wildfire mitigation and a gratitude event for wildfire responders, plus appointments and local area service inclusions for water service.

• Adoption of Financial Plan Bylaw 0312 with 6.85% tax increase and $45,034,242 tax requisition
• First, second, third reading of 2024 Transfer Station Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0316
• First, second, third reading of 2024 Sterile Insect Release Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0314
• Adoption of Short Term Rental Regulation bylaw amendments (Zoning, Business Licensing, Fees)
• Local Area Service inclusions for water service at 1179 Westside Road and 3636 McIver Road

Council adopted the 2024-2028 Financial Plan and Ten-Year Capital Plan, setting a 6.85% tax increase and a tax requisition of $45,034,242. Council also adopted short-term rental regulation bylaw amendments and a zoning amendment for 3715 and 3717 Hoskins Road and 2424 Dobbin Road. Three parcel tax bylaws received first, second and third reading, and two owner-initiated water service bylaws advanced. A request to hear a delegation on BTK aerial spraying was defeated.

• Adopted 2024-2028 Financial Plan with 6.85% tax increase and $45,034,242 tax requisition (unanimous)
• Adopted short-term rental regulation bylaw amendments (unanimous; Councillor Millsap declared conflict and left the room)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.21 for 3715 and 3717 Hoskins Road and 2424 Dobbin Road (unanimous)
• Gave first, second and third reading to 2024 Transfer Station Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0316 (unanimous)
• Gave first, second and third reading to 2024 Sterile Insect Release Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0314 (unanimous)
• Gave first, second and third reading to 2024 RDCO Solid Waste and Recycling Program Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0315 (unanimous)
• Advanced Local Area Service water service bylaws for 1179 Westside Road and 3636 McIver Road to first, second and third reading (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to hear delegation on BTK aerial spraying (Mayor Milsom and Councillors Zanon, Da Silva, de Jong, Friesen and Millsap opposed)

Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel

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Agricultural Advisory Committee

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Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council is meeting to decide on several items, including adopting a loan authorization bylaw for the Fire Hall #32 replacement project, giving third reading to zoning and OCP amendments for properties on Boucherie Road and McIver Road, and considering third reading of short-term rental regulations. They will also consider utility fee amendments, a parcel tax roll review panel, a grant application for flood mitigation along McDougall Creek, and a development cost charges bylaw amendment.

• Adoption of Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 0313 for Fire Hall #32 replacement
• Third reading and adoption of OCP and zoning amendments for unaddressed Boucherie Road (Z 23-12)
• Third reading of OCP and zoning amendments for 3636 McIver Road (Z 21-05)
• First to third reading and adoption of zoning amendment for 3640 McIver Road and 3625 Gates Road (Z 21-05.1)
• Third reading of short-term rental zoning amendment Bylaw No. 0265.20

Council authorized up to $377,145 from the Unallocated Surplus Reserve for staffing to address provincial housing initiatives. The city also adopted a loan authorization bylaw for the Fire Hall #32 Replacement Project and advanced several zoning amendments.

• Approved $377,145 from Unallocated Surplus Reserve for provincial housing staffing (Unanimous)
• Adopted City of West Kelowna Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 0313, 2023 for Fire Hall #32 Replacement (Unanimous)
• Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.81, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Milsom and Councillors de Jong and Da Silva to Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel (Unanimous)
• Adopted OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 300.04, 2024 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.24, 2024 for File Z 23-12 (Unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.20, 2023 regarding Short Term Rental Regulations (Unanimous)
• Authorized grant application for flood mitigation measures along McDougall Creek (Unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Development Cost Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0190.02, 2024 (Unanimous)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

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Council adopted the agenda and voted to close the meeting to the public. The closed session was held to discuss employee relations and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service.

• Adopted the agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved closing the meeting for labour relations and preliminary municipal service negotiations (Unanimous)

Public Hearing

West Kelowna Council holds a public hearing on three items: two OCP and zoning bylaw amendments for residential development, and a city-wide zoning bylaw amendment to regulate short-term rentals. The public can make representations, and no further submissions will be accepted after the hearing.

• Z 23-12: OCP change from Low to Medium Density Residential and zoning from Agricultural (A1) to Low Density Multiple Residential (R3) with site-specific amendment for apartments, for a townhouse development on unaddressed Boucherie Road (Lot 5, KAP2685, DL 434, ODYD)
• Z 21-05: OCP change from Agricultural to Low Density Residential and zoning from Agricultural (A1) to Compact Single Detached Residential (RC3), to permit a residential subdivision at 3636 McIver Road (Lot 1, Plan 37488, DL 3484, ODYD)
• P 23-14: City-wide zoning bylaw amendments to regulate short-term rentals, including renaming to Short-Term Rental, merging Bed and Breakfast regulations, requiring operator to reside in the home, and allowing Short-Term Rental in R2 Zone single detached dwellings only

Advisory Planning Commission

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• No agenda items listed
• No reports, applications, or motions included
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Regular Council Meeting

The West Kelowna Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several development applications, including an OCP amendment for Gates Road that staff recommend denying, and OCP and zoning amendments for properties on McIver Road and Boucherie Road. Council will also vote on a proposed fee for dryland boat rentals at city boat launches, a $1.15 million energy retrofit for Royal LePage Place, and a $300,000 FireSmart grant application. The meeting includes adoption of minutes and reports from the Mayor and Councillors.

• OCP 24-01: Staff recommend denying OCP amendment for Gates Rd
• Z 21-05: First/second reading for OCP & zoning amendments at 3636 McIver Rd, 3640 McIver Rd, 3625 Gates Rd
• Z 23-12: First/second reading for OCP & zoning amendments on unaddressed Boucherie Rd
• Utility Fee Amendments Bylaw No. 0028.81, 2024 for first, second reading
• Motion to direct staff to report on fees for dryland boat rentals at city boat launches

West Kelowna council approved five energy retrofit projects at Royal LePage Place with a budget of $1,153,500, offset by about $480,240 from Fortis BC, for a net cost of roughly $673,260 funded through MFA Equipment Financing. Council also denied an Official Community Plan amendment on Gates Road and gave first and second reading to OCP and zoning amendments for 3636 McIver Road and an unaddressed Boucherie Road property, forwarding both to public hearings. Council directed staff to seek a $300,000 FireSmart grant and to report on options for charging commercial boat rental and related operators that use city boat launches.

• Approved five energy retrofit projects at Royal LePage Place, $1,153,500 budget, ~$480,240 Fortis BC contribution, net ~$673,260 via MFA Equipment Financing (unanimous)
• Denied OCP 24-01 amendment (Gates Road) and directed staff to close the file (Zanon opposed)
• Gave first and second reading to OCP and zoning amendments for 3636 McIver Road and forwarded to public hearing (unanimous)
• Gave first and second reading to OCP and zoning amendments for unaddressed Boucherie Road and forwarded to public hearing (unanimous)
• Adopted Development Applications Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 0260.03, 2024 (de Jong and Zanon opposed)
• Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.80, 2024 (unanimous)
• Gave first, second and third reading to Utility Fee Amendments Bylaw No. 0028.81, 2024 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to report on options for fees on commercial boat rentals, boat clubs, valet and personal watercraft using city boat launches (unanimous)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains only interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual meeting content.

Council adopted the agenda and voted to close the meeting to the public. The session was closed to discuss personal information regarding municipal positions and labour relations.

• Adopted the agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved closing the meeting for personnel and labour relations discussions (Unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

This agenda for the West Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-03-06 is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions, only embedded media and system placeholders.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive presentations from Okanagan College, BDO Canada LLP, and the Urban Development Institute, along with routine administrative items. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily informational.

• Presentation by Okanagan College President Dr. Neil Fassina
• BDO Canada LLP 2023 planning letter to Mayor and Council
• Urban Development Institute housing presentation by Mark Holland

The Committee of the Whole met to receive presentations from Okanagan College, BDO Canada LLP, and the Urban Development Institute. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adopted the agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from the November 21, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council will consider the draft 2024-2028 Financial Plan, including a proposed 6.85% tax increase, and give second and third reading to the associated bylaw. Council will also review public feedback on the budget and strategic priorities. Other items include short-term rental regulations, bylaw amendments, and a special council meeting.

• Draft 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0312 with 6.85% tax increase
• Short-term rental regulations: zoning, business licensing, and enforcement bylaw amendments
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.80 (Schedules 3 and 5)
• Special in-camera Council meeting on March 8, 2024 at School District 23 office
• Regional grant application for Emergency Support Services equipment and training

Council approved the 2024-2028 Financial Plan with a 6.85% tax increase and advanced several bylaws regarding short-term rental regulations. The city also opted out of provincial principal residence requirements for short-term rentals. Additionally, Council approved a regional grant application for emergency support services equipment.

• Approved 2024-2028 Financial Plan with 6.85% tax increase (Unanimous)
• Approved Short-Term Rental Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.20 for Public Hearing (Carried; 1 opposed)
• Opted out of Provincial principal residence requirements for Short-Term Rentals (Carried; 1 opposed)
• Approved Development Applications Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 0260.03 (Carried; 3 opposed)
• Approved Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.80 (Unanimous)
• Approved RDCO application for 2024 UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant (Unanimous)
• Appointed Councillors Zanon and Da Silva to 2024 SILGA and UBCM Resolutions Committee (Unanimous)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for a West Kelowna Council meeting. The provided text contains no substantive items, decisions, or discussions—only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system. No actionable business is listed.

The West Kelowna Council held a special meeting that began publicly but was closed to the public via a unanimous vote. The closure was authorized under the Community Charter for topics including employee relations, land acquisition, litigation, and preliminary service negotiations. No specific decisions on these confidential topics are recorded in the public minutes.

• Agenda adopted unanimously (Resolution C068/24)
• Meeting closed to public unanimously (Resolution C069/24)

Accessibility and Inclusion Committee

The West Kelowna Accessibility and Inclusion Committee is meeting to review the project scope and timeline for an accessibility plan, finalize a feedback form/survey, summarize existing accessibility policies, and conduct a visioning exercise. They will also review draft examples for an accessibility message. The meeting is open to the public and webcast live.

• Project Scope and Timeline Overview
• Feedback Form/Survey Final Review
• Summary and Review of Existing Accessibility Policies
• Visioning Exercise
• AIC Accessibility Message - review draft examples for plan

The Accessibility and Inclusion Committee reviewed the project scope and timeline for the City of West Kelowna Accessibility Plan. Members provided feedback on a public survey and discussed five pillars for an accessible future. No substantive policy changes were decided.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from the January 24, 2024 meeting (Unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to review three referrals: zoning and OCP amendments for 2734-2736 Lower Glenrosa Road, an unaddressed Boucherie Road property, and an OCP amendment for Gates Road. The commission will also receive decision letters on three previously considered zoning amendments. The meeting includes routine items like appointing a chair and adopting minutes.

• Z23-11: OCP & Zoning Bylaw Amendment, 2734-2736 Lower Glenrosa Road
• Z23-12: OCP & Zoning Bylaw Amendment, Unaddressed Boucherie Road
• OCP24-01: Official Community Plan Amendment, Gates Road
• Decision letters for Z22-05 (1179 Westside Road), Z22-09 (3349 Glenrosa Road), Z23-04 (2004 Bartley Road)

The Advisory Planning Commission recommended support for two OCP and zoning amendments to allow for multi-family housing. A third proposal to amend the OCP for a townhouse development on Gates Road was defeated.

• Appointed Anthony Bastiaanssen as Chair for 2024 (Unanimous)
• Recommended support for File Z23-11 OCP & Zoning Amendment at 2734-2736 Lower Glenrosa Road (Unanimous)
• Recommended support for File Z23-12 OCP & Zoning Amendment at Unaddressed Boucherie Road (Unanimous)
• Denied support for File OCP24-01 Official Community Plan Amendment at Gates Road (3-0 opposed)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate for an open-to-in-camera council meeting on February 13, 2024. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

Council adopted the meeting agenda and voted to close the meeting to the public. The closure was conducted under the Community Charter to discuss personnel, labour relations, land acquisition, and preliminary municipal service negotiations.

• Adopted the agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved closing the meeting in-camera for personnel, labour, land, and service negotiations (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The West Kelowna Council is reviewing several large-scale capital requests, including funding for pedestrian infrastructure and an operations yard. They are also considering a townhouse development permit and a fleet electrification strategy.

• $9,805,000 Operations Yard Project budget
• $600,000 for Arena score clock replacement and gondola expansion
• $380,000 for pedestrian multi-use path connections
• Townhouse development permit with variances for 3830 Gellatly Road
• Mount Boucherie Community Centre restoration including 80 childcare spaces

Council approved several major capital projects, including a $9.8M Operations Yard and the restoration of the Mount Boucherie Community Centre. The city also authorized a townhouse development at 3830 Gellatly Road and a three-stage fleet electrification strategy.

• Approved $9.8M Operations Yard Project Budget and funding strategy (Unanimous)
• Approved Mount Boucherie Community Centre restoration and 80 childcare spaces (Unanimous)
• Approved $380,000 for multi-use path connections (Unanimous)
• Approved funding for Fire Department Quint truck via MFA Equipment Financing (Unanimous)
• Authorized townhouse development permit and variances at 3830 Gellatly Road (Unanimous)
• Approved CleanBC three-stage fleet electrification strategy (Unanimous)
• Appointed Ron Mattiussi as Interim CAO through mid-May 2024
• Set March 21, 2024, as deadline for Fire Hall 32 replacement elector response forms (Unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a zoning and OCP bylaw amendment for an unaddressed property on Boucherie Road, along with several decision letters on past applications. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and a report from a provincial workshop.

• Z 23-12: OCP & Zoning Bylaw Amendment, Unaddressed Boucherie Road
• Decision Letter: TUP 23-01, Temporary Use Permit, 815 and 819 Douglas Road
• Decision Letter: A 21-08, Agricultural File, 3716 and 3792 Carral Road
• Decision Letter: Z 23-04, Zoning Amendment, 2004 Bartley Road
• Observations from Provincial Agriculture Advisory Committee Workshop (Feb 6, 2024)

The Agricultural Advisory Committee recommended support for an OCP and zoning amendment to allow multi-family townhouse development on a vacant parcel at Unaddressed Boucherie Road. The committee also appointed its 2024 leadership.

• Recommended support for File Z 23-12 OCP & Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Unaddressed Boucherie Road (Unanimous)
• Appointed Geoffrey Oliver as Chair for 2024 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jan Bath as Vice Chair for 2024 (Unanimous)
• Adopted November 1, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Accessibility and Inclusion Committee

The Accessibility and Inclusion Committee is meeting to hear presentations on next steps for West Kelowna's accessibility plan and on Penticton's accessibility plan. The agenda also includes routine items like appointing a chair, adopting minutes, and introducing late items. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on next steps and structure for City of West Kelowna's Accessibility Plan by Spring Hawes
• Presentation on City of Penticton's Accessibility Plan by Sarah Desrosiers
• Adoption of minutes from October 25, 2023 meeting

The committee appointed a new Chair and reviewed the proposed structure and timeline for the City of West Kelowna's Accessibility Plan. Members discussed community survey strategies and identified initial accessibility barriers, such as signage and sidewalks.

• Appointed Rusty Ensign as Chair for 2024 (Unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from the October 25, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The West Kelowna Council is reviewing several bylaw amendments, including new regulations for short-term rentals. The meeting also includes decisions on a fire hall replacement project, zoning amendments, and a new score clock for Royal LePage Place.

• First, second, and third readings for five short-term rental related bylaws
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 2355 Marshall Road
• Development Permit for an apartment at 2237 Shannon Lake Road
• Alternative Approval Process for the Fire Hall 32 Replacement Project
• Capital project approval for a new score clock at Royal LePage Place

Council authorized a development permit with variances for an apartment project at 2237 Shannon Lake Road and approved $1.5M for a roundabout construction. The city also initiated an elector response process for the Fire Hall 32 Replacement Project.

• Approved apartment development permit and variances at 2237 Shannon Lake Road (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.5M for Shannon Lake and Asquith roundabout construction (Unanimous)
• Approved elector response form and March 15 deadline for Fire Hall 32 Replacement Project (Unanimous)
• Approved new video score clock and media gondola at Royal LePage Place (Carried; 2 opposed)
• Postponed Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0265.22, 2023 for 2355 Marshall Road (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 304.01, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to seek public input on updated 2022–2026 Strategic Priorities (Unanimous)
• Deferred Short Term Rental Regulations to February 27, 2024 meeting

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

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

The West Kelowna Council adopted the agenda and unanimously voted to close the meeting to the public. The closure was authorized under the Community Charter to discuss private matters including employee relations, land acquisition, and preliminary service negotiations. No substantive public decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.

• Agenda adopted unanimously (Resolution C041/24)
• Meeting closed to public for personnel, land, and service discussions (Resolution C042/24)

Public Hearing

West Kelowna Council is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0265.22, which would rezone 2355 Marshall Road from Manufactured Home Park (RMP) to Light Industrial (I1). The change would allow light industrial and commercial uses on the property. The hearing is open to public comment, and no further submissions will be accepted after it adjourns.

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0265.22 for 2355 Marshall Road
• Rezone from Manufactured Home Park Zone (RMP) to Light Industrial Zone (I1)
• Current OCP designation: Business Park
• Public hearing scheduled for January 23, 2024, 5:00-6:00 PM
• Submissions received as of 4:00 PM Thursday, January 18 are included

Regular Council Meeting

West Kelowna Council will consider several development-related items, including a development permit with variances for a townhouse project at 2405 Bering Road, a zoning amendment for properties on Hoskins and Dobbin Roads, and a development variance permit for agri-tourism at 1895 Bartley Road. They will also review 2024 Grant-in-Aid requests and an amendment to the 2023 Financial Plan Bylaw. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings and a presentation from the Okanagan Basin Water Board.

• DP 21-01: Townhouse development at 2405 Bering Road with variances (setbacks, parking, driveway width) and $22,140.94 landscaping security
• Z 23-07: Zoning amendment for 3715 and 3717 Hoskins Road and 2424 Dobbin Road, subject to Ministry of Transportation approvals
• DP 23-14: Development permit for 3053 Wales Road; staff recommend denying increased building height variance
• DVP 23-10: Variance to allow agri-tourism accommodation outside principal dwelling at 1895 Bartley Road
• 2024 Grant-in-Aid requests and 2023 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 304.01

Council approved a series of cash and non-cash grants for community organizations and passed an amendment to the 2023 Financial Plan Bylaw. Several development permits and zoning amendments were authorized, including a townhouse development at 2405 Bering Road.

• Approved 2023 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 304.01, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved cash grants to 18 organizations, including $25,000 to Westside Celebration Society (Various)
• Denied cash grants to Autism Okanagan Association, CMHA, and others (Unanimous)
• Approved non-cash grants totaling $32,300 for 7 organizations (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit for 1895 Bartley Road for agri-tourism accommodation (Unanimous)
• Approved townhouse development permit and variances for 2405 Bering Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.21, 2023 for Hoskins and Dobbin Roads (Unanimous)
• Denied Hillside Development Permit for 3053 Wales Road regarding building height (Carried; 1 opposed)

Open to In-Camera Council Meeting

This agenda is for a closed (in-camera) council meeting on January 9, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no public items for discussion or decision.

Council adopted the agenda and voted to close the meeting to the public to discuss personnel, labour relations, land acquisition, and annual report objectives.

• Adopted the agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved closing the meeting in accordance with Section 90(1) of the Community Charter (Unanimous)