West Kelowna public meetings in 2024
53 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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)
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate from the meeting software. No topics, decisions, or discussions are documented in the record.