West Kelowna public meetings in 2025
77 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Advisory Planning Commission
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The West Kelowna Council adopted the special meeting agenda by unanimous resolution C363/25. It then passed a procedural motion (Resolution C364/25) to close the meeting under the Community Charter. No substantive agenda items were discussed in the open session. The meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
- Resolution C363/25 – adoption of the December 9, 2025 special Council agenda
- Resolution C364/25 – procedural motion to close the meeting for privileged matters
The council adopted the special meeting agenda as presented, with a unanimous vote. It also passed a procedural motion to close the meeting under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter, also unanimously. No other matters were decided.
- Adopted agenda (Resolution C363/25) – unanimous
- Closed meeting under Section 90(1) (Resolution C364/25) – unanimous
Regular Council Meeting
Council will conduct a first reading of a zoning amendment for 3898 Brown Road and schedule further readings. The council will read and potentially adopt amendments to the 2024 and 2025 financial plan bylaws. Staff will be directed to develop policies and incentives under the Housing Accelerator Fund and to proceed with a specific traffic bylaw option for SSMUH developments. The council will also consider adoption of fire‑rescue and water regulation bylaws.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0320.13 (first reading) for 3898 Brown Road
- Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 0312.01 (2024‑2028) – first, second, third reading
- Housing Accelerator Fund directives to develop priority‑housing policies and incentives
- Traffic Bylaw Amendment Options – proceed with Option 1 for SSMUH developments and a 1.5‑metre parking buffer
- Adoption of Fire Rescue Establishment and Operations Amendment Bylaw No. 0114.05
The council approved a series of bylaw readings and amendments, including zoning, financial plans, traffic, fire rescue, and water regulation. It also directed staff to develop housing‑accelerator policies, a development cost charges waiver, and a secondary‑suite incentive program. All actions were carried unanimously.
- Adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0320.13, 2025 (first reading scheduled) – carried unanimously
- Adopt Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 0312.01, 2025 – carried unanimously
- Adopt Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 0323.01, 2025 – carried unanimously
- Direct staff to develop housing‑accelerator policies, DCC waiver bylaw, and ADU incentive program – carried unanimously
- Approve Traffic Bylaw Option 3 for SSMUH developments and a 0‑metre parking buffer – carried unanimously
- Modify Traffic Bylaw No. 0331, 2025 (access width changes) – carried unanimously
- Adopt Fire Rescue Establishment and Operations Amendment Bylaw No. 0114.05, 2025 – carried unanimously
- Adopt Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 0274.03, 2025 – carried unanimously
Special Council Meeting
Council will discuss the 2026-2030 Draft Financial Plan, specifically regarding the Capital Budget. The meeting includes a recommendation to incorporate supplemental budget requests and capital projects into the plan.
- Review of 2026-2030 DRAFT Financial Plan
- First and second reading of Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0336, 2025
The council approved several capital projects, including a $4.5 million road construction from Smith Creek to Reece and a $2.5 million 2026 road rehabilitation. It denied the request for a new Utility Water Meter Technician ($129,744) and the Main Street streetscape redesign ($250,000). Additional approvals covered a parking lot at City Hall ($1.7 million) and various equipment purchases, while several other equipment requests were denied.
- Denied Utility Water Meter Technician request ($129,744) – unanimous
- Approved 2026 Road Rehabilitation ($2,500,000) – unanimous
- Denied Main Street Streetscape Design ($250,000) – unanimous
- Approved Intersections Capacity Study ($75,000) – unanimous
- Approved Elliott from Smith Creek to Reece Construction ($4,500,000) – unanimous
- Approved Construction Crew – 135 Excavator ($190,400) – 3 negative votes (de Jong, Johnston, Millsap)
- Denied Construction Crew – Water Truck ($130,800) and Tracked Skidsteer ($72,480) – unanimous
- Approved City Hall Parking Lot Construction ($1,700,000) – 3 negative votes (de Jong, Johnston, Millsap)
Notice - Special Council Meeting
The special council meeting scheduled for December 3, 2025, does not list any agenda items. The agenda appears to contain only placeholders and no substantive items for discussion or decision. As a result, no specific topics, motions, or public hearings are identified.
Special Council Meeting
Council will consider the 2026-2030 Draft Financial Plan and Bylaw No. 0336. Staff will incorporate supplemental budget requests and capital projects into the plan.
- Adoption of 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0336
- Consideration of supplemental budget requests and capital projects
Council adopted the special meeting agenda unanimously. They allocated $260,000 from transferred Fortis BC funds to reduce the 2026 tax rate. The council also cut the overall budget by $36,000 and approved funding for police, fire, and housing staff positions. Several supplemental budget requests and a fleet technician position were defeated.
- Resolution C290/25 – Adopt agenda (unanimous)
- Resolution C302/25 – Allocate $260,000 to reduce 2026 tax rate (unanimous)
- Resolution C303/25 – Reduce council budget by $36,000 (unanimous)
- Resolution C300/25 – Approve policing collator funding for 2.5 positions (unanimous)
- Resolution C297/25 – Approve Housing Accelerator Fund Planner II ($110,830) and Manager ($171,615) (unanimous)
- Resolution C295/25 – Approve Fire & Rescue Critical Incident Stress Management ($10,000) and Emergency Planning Consulting ($75,000) (unanimous)
- Resolution C292/25 – Defeat Automotive Services Technician/Heavy Duty request ($135,021); Councillors Da Silva, de Jong, Johnston, Millsap, Zanon voted negative
- Resolution C293/25 – Defeat 2026 Supplemental Budget HR Strategy ($30,000) and Bear Conflict Management ($20,000); Councillors de Jong, Friesen, Johnston, Millsap voted negative
Accessibility and Inclusion Committee
The Accessibility and Inclusion Committee will hear a presentation on accessible active transportation audit guidelines and approve the 2026 meeting schedule. The meeting will also adopt the September 24, 2025 committee minutes.
- Presentation on Accessible Active Transportation Audit Guidelines
- Adoption of September 24, 2025 committee minutes
- Approval of 2026 Accessibility and Inclusion Committee meeting schedule
Regular Council Meeting
The West Kelowna Council will read and schedule a zoning bylaw amendment for the property at 3720 Old Okanagan Highway, pending approval from the Ministry of Transportation and a height‑restriction covenant. The meeting also includes decisions on Agricultural Land Reserve inclusion/exclusion for parcels on Gellatly Road, an Official Community Plan amendment for small‑scale multi‑unit housing, a Regional District of Central Okanagan planning services agreement, and funding for relocating the Fire Rescue modular building.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 320.11, 2025 for 3720 Old Okanagan Highway
- ALR exclusion of 0.45 ha Lot 3, DL 487, PID 011‑375‑248 and inclusion of 0.45 ha Lot A, DL 487, PID 009‑333‑363 on Gellatly Road
- Official Community Plan Amendment No. 0300.08, 2025 for small‑scale multi‑unit and interim housing
- RDCO Fringe Planning Areas Planning Services Agreement (Jan 1 2026 – Dec 31 2030)
- Fire Rescue modular building relocation (Option #2) funded from Fire Station #32 contingency
The council adopted the agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously. It appointed four councillors to regional boards and committees for one‑year terms. Staff was directed to develop a Noxious Weeds bylaw, prepare a letter‑of‑support report for fire‑danger signs, and proceed with Fire Rescue modular building Option #3. The council also approved an Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion and inclusion for parcels on Gellatly Road.
- Appointed Councillor Da Silva (rep) and Councillor Friesen (alt) to Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission – carried unanimously
- Appointed Councillor Da Silva (rep) and Councillor Millsap (alt) to Okanagan Regional Library Board – carried unanimously
- Appointed Councillor de Jong (rep) and Councillor Millsap (alt) to Airport Advisory Committee – carried unanimously
- Appointed Councillor Zanon (rep) and Councillor Millsap (alt) to Municipal Insurance Association – carried unanimously
- Directed staff to prepare a report for a letter of support for Electronic Fire Danger Rating Signs – carried unanimously
- Resolved staff to develop a Noxious Weeds and Invasive Tree bylaw and update the Insect Control Bylaw, with a report due within 6 months – carried unanimously
- Approved ALR exclusion of 0.45 ha on Lot 3 and inclusion of 0.45 ha on Lot A fronting Gellatly Road – carried unanimously
- Directed staff to proceed with Fire Rescue modular building Option #3 – carried unanimously
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The West Kelowna council meeting on November 25, 2025 is scheduled as an in‑camera session. No agenda items or discussion topics are provided in the agenda document. Therefore, no specific decisions or discussions are recorded for this meeting.
The council unanimously adopted the special meeting agenda (Resolution C268/25). It also unanimously approved a procedural motion to close the meeting for discussions on land acquisition, disposition, expropriation, and preliminary municipal service negotiations (Resolution C269/25). The meeting was then adjourned.
- Adopted agenda (Resolution C268/25) – unanimous
- Approved closed session for land and service negotiations (Resolution C269/25) – unanimous
Public Hearing
The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a city-initiated request to the Agricultural Land Commission. The proposal seeks to exchange 0.45 Ha of Agricultural Land Reserve land for an equal amount of non-ALR land to align with the Gellatly Village Study.
- Application A 25-01: ALR Inclusion/Exclusion for two parcels on Gellatly Road across from the West Kelowna Yacht Club
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission will review two zoning bylaw amendment referrals. One concerns the property at 3720 Old Okanagan Highway (Z 25-05) and the other concerns 3898 Brown Road (Z 24-02). Presentations will be provided for each amendment.
- Z 25-05 – Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 3720 Old Okanagan Highway
- Z 24-02 – Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 3898 Brown Road
Special Council Meeting
Council will receive a staff report regarding reserves and capital funding for the 2026 budget. The meeting also includes presentations from five local community and property owners associations.
- 2026 Budget Workshop – Reserves and Capital Funding staff report
- Presentation by Shannon Lake Neighbourhood Association
- Presentation by Casa Loma Community Association
- Presentation by Lakeview Heights Community Association
- Presentations by Glenrosa Residents Association and Green Bay Property Owners Association
The council adopted the special meeting agenda (Resolution C266/25) with a unanimous vote. It also received the staff report titled "2026 Budget Workshop – Reserves and Capital Funding" (Resolution C267/25) unanimously. No other motions or decisions were taken.
- Adopted agenda (Resolution C266/25) – unanimous
- Received 2026 Budget Workshop staff report (Resolution C267/25) – unanimous
Notice - Special Council Meeting
The provided document contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific agenda items, motions, or discussion topics for the November 18, 2025, meeting.
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a referral regarding Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) inclusion and exclusion on Gellatly Road. The body will also review the Regional District of Central Okanagan Regional Agricultural Strategy and set its meeting schedules for 2025 and 2026.
- Referral A 25-01: ALR Inclusion/Exclusion on Gellatly Road
- Regional District of Central Okanagan Regional Agricultural Strategy presentation
- Approval of 2025 and 2026 Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting schedules
Regular Council Meeting
The agenda for the West Kelowna Regular Council Meeting on 2025-11-04 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of procedural placeholders without specific decisions, contracts, or hearings. No concrete actions are detailed for this meeting.
Council approved borrowing up to $4,135,625 from the Municipal Finance Authority to fund equipment under the 2022‑2025 Capital Plans. Council appointed Daniel Hogan as a Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Officer and adopted the Inter‑Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 0081.02, 2025. Several zoning amendment bylaws were read and scheduled for future consideration, while the Neighbourhood Community Associations Policy was approved after a previous defeat. The council deferred the traffic‑bylaw amendments, Parks Naming Policy, and a neighbourhood policy item, and received a report on recreation programs.
- Adopted agenda amendments (Resolution C251/25) – carried unanimously
- Adopted October 7 and October 21 minutes (Resolutions C252/25, C253/25) – carried unanimously
- Deferred traffic bylaw amendments (Resolution C255/25) – carried unanimously
- Defeated consideration of Neighbourhood Community Associations Policy (Resolution C256/25) – Mayor Milsom, Councillors Johnston and Friesen voted no
- Approved Neighbourhood Community Associations Policy and repealed 2022 policy (Resolution C257/25) – carried unanimously
- Approved borrowing up to $4,135,625 for equipment financing (Resolution C258/25) – carried unanimously
- Appointed Daniel Hogan as Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Officer (Resolution C259/25) – carried unanimously
- Adopted Inter‑Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 0081.02, 2025 (Resolution C260/25) – carried unanimously
Public Hearing
The West Kelowna City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw for 2211 Campbell Road. The amendment would change the OCP designation from Medium‑Density Residential to Agricultural and rezone the property from low‑density residential (R3) and intensive water use (W2) to Agricultural (A1) and Recreational Water Use (W1). Staff will present the proposal and the mayor will invite public comments before Council considers the amendment.
- Z 20‑08.1 – Proposed amendment to OCP and Zoning Bylaw for 2211 Campbell Road, changing OCP designation to Agricultural and zoning to Agricultural (A1) and Recreational Water Use (W1).
Regular Council Meeting
The council will decide whether to adopt the Official Community Plan amendment and two zoning amendment bylaws for the 2211 Campbell Road site. It will also consider a $1,185,544 contract award for energy retrofits at Royal LePage Place, and several traffic‑related bylaw readings. Additional items include a housing accelerator fund program, a property‑tax exemption bylaw, and a fire‑service plan for complex buildings.
- Adopt OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 0300.07 and Zoning Amendments No. 0320.07 & 0320.08 for 2211 Campbell Road
- Award $1,185,544 contract to Yeti Refrigeration Inc. for Royal LePage Place Energy Retrofits
- Read first‑through third for Traffic Bylaw No. 0331, Bylaw Notice Enforcement No. 0093.57, Ticket Utilization No. 0095.55, and Fees & Charges No. 0028.84
- Discuss Housing Accelerator Fund incentives and As‑of‑Right zoning for priority housing
- Adopt Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 0335 for 2026
The council unanimously adopted the Official Community Plan amendment and three zoning amendment bylaws. It approved the fire‑fighting plan for complex buildings and a $1,185,544 contract to Yeti Refrigeration for energy retrofits at Royal LePage Place. The Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 0335, 2025 was also adopted, and the council supported a grant application to the B.C. Municipalities Strategic Priorities Fund. Additional firefighters were requested for the 2026 budget and a traffic‑bylaw amendment was deferred to the next meeting.
- Adopt Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 0300.07, 2025 (unanimous)
- Adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 0320.07 and 0320.08, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approve “Plan for Firefighting in Complex Buildings” (unanimous)
- Approve $1,185,544 energy retrofit contract to Yeti Refrigeration Inc. (unanimous)
- Adopt Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 0335, 2025 (unanimous)
- Support UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund grant application (unanimous)
- Request additional firefighters for 2026 budget (carried; Councillor de Jong voted no)
- Defer Traffic Bylaw Amendments to Nov 4, 2025 (carried; Councillor Millsap voted no)
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The West Kelowna Open to In-Camera Council meeting on 2025-10-21 has no agenda items recorded. The agenda appears to contain only procedural placeholders and no substantive items for discussion or decision.
The council adopted the special meeting agenda as presented, with a unanimous vote. It also approved a procedural motion to close the meeting under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter, also unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
- Adopted agenda (Resolution C235/25) – unanimous
- Approved procedural motion to close meeting under Section 90(1) (Resolution C236/25) – unanimous
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission meeting on 2025-10-15 has no agenda items or decisions recorded in the provided agenda. The document contains only placeholders and no substantive items. Therefore, no specific topics will be discussed or decided as per this agenda.
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The posted agenda for the West Kelowna Open to In‑Camera Council Meeting on 2025‑10‑07 contains no listed items, descriptions, or decisions. It only shows generic headings and placeholders without any specific proposals, contracts, or votes. Consequently, no concrete actions or discussions can be identified from this document.
The council adopted the special meeting agenda as presented (Resolution C219/25) with a unanimous vote. It also approved a procedural motion (Resolution C220/25) to close the meeting for a closed session on labour and employee relations matters, also unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted agenda (Resolution C219/25) – unanimous
- Approved closed session (Resolution C220/25) – unanimous
Public Hearing
The West Kelowna City Council public hearing will discuss Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0320.05, which proposes to expand the short‑term rental program by permitting short‑term rentals in secondary suites within the RC3 (compact single‑detached and duplex residential) zone city‑wide. Staff will present the amendment, after which the mayor will invite public comments before council decides. No other agenda items are scheduled.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0320.05 – permit short‑term rentals in secondary suites in the RC3 zone
Regular Council Meeting
West Kelowna Council will adopt the 2026 meeting schedule, approve property tax exemptions, and authorize $466,318 for fire hall roof replacements. The body also considers zoning changes and a delegation regarding a veterans' crosswalk.
- 2026 Council Meeting Schedule approved
- Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 0335, 2025 (first, second, third reading)
- RCMP School Liaison Officer Agreement for 2024-2028
- Fire Hall 33 and 34 Roof Replacement ($466,318)
- Delegation: Commemorative Crosswalk at Elliott Road and Dobbin Road
The council adopted the amended agenda and the September 9 and 16 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved the RCMP School Liaison Officer Agreement, adopted several zoning and official community plan amendments, funded $218,674 for emergency‑egress work, deferred two fire‑related bylaws, supported a regional emergency‑services grant, and awarded a $400,925 roof‑replacement contract for Fire Halls 33 and 34.
- Adopted agenda amendment adding Z 25‑07 submission – unanimous
- Adopted September 9 and September 16 council minutes – unanimous
- Approved RCMP School Liaison Officer Agreement (2024‑2028) – unanimous
- Approved Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0320.06, 2025 (first‑second‑third reading) – carried (majority)
- Approved OCP and Zoning amendments and funded $218,674 for emergency egress – unanimous
- Deferred consideration of Fire Rescue Establishment and Operations Amendment Bylaw – unanimous
- Supported regional grant application to UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund – unanimous
- Awarded $400,925 Fire Hall 33 & 34 roof‑replacement contract to Flynn Canada Ltd – unanimous
Accessibility and Inclusion Committee
The Accessibility and Inclusion Committee will meet to discuss a presentation regarding the Active Accessible Transportation Audit. The body will also consider the adoption of minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting.
- Active Accessible Transportation Audit Kick-Off presentation by Isha Matous-Gibbs of Urban Matters
- Adoption of April 9, 2025 meeting minutes
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission will consider two zoning bylaw amendment referrals: Z 25-08 for lots 3782 and 3788 Morningside Drive, which includes a triplex design, and Z 25-02 for lots 2422 and 2446 Reece Road, which includes a conceptual site plan. The meeting will also include member and staff liaison updates, and the adoption of the agenda and minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting.
- Z 25-08 – Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 3782 & 3788 Morningside Drive (triplex design)
- Z 25-02 – Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 2422 & 2446 Reece Road (conceptual site plan)
- Advisory Planning Commission member and staff liaison updates
- Adoption of agenda
- Adoption of minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting
The commission adopted its agenda and the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It recommended and supported the Z 25-08 zoning amendment for 3782 & 3788 Morningside Drive, adding a Section 219 covenant that limits the consolidated parcel to one triplex. It also recommended and supported the Z 25-02 zoning amendment for 2422 & 2446 Reece Road to change from R3 to R4 for medium‑density apartment development. All motions carried unanimously.
- Adopted agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted February 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended support for Z 25-08 Morningside Drive zoning amendment with Section 219 covenant (unanimous)
- Recommended support for Z 25-02 Reece Road zoning amendment (unanimous)
Regular Council Meeting
The West Kelowna Council will approve the revised Rental Protection and Tenant Relocation Assistance Policy and the Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Policy, and will adopt several bylaws and expenditure requests. It will direct staff to finalize a construction agreement for the Mount Boucherie Community Centre restoration, authorizing $758,220 from reserves and $423,604 from the Growing Communities Fund toward the $4,800,000 project budget. Additional approvals include a $4,393,451 road rehabilitation expenditure and a $1,640,000 water‑meter replacement program.
- Approve Rental Protection and Tenant Relocation Assistance Policy No. 0007 and Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Policy No. 0008 (repeal 2008 policy)
- Authorize construction agreement and funding ($758,220 reserves, $423,604 Growing Communities Fund) for Mount Boucherie Community Centre restoration ($4.8 M total)
- Approve $4,393,451 expenditure for Road Rehabilitation Project as allocated in 2025 Capital Budget
- Approve $1,640,000 expenditure for Water Meter Replacements (C2025-78) as allocated in 2025 Capital Budget
- Read Inter‑Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 0081.02 three times
The council approved the Rental Protection and Tenant Relocation Assistance Policy and the Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Policy. It authorized a construction agreement and funding of $758,220 from reserves plus $423,604 from the Growing Communities Fund for the $4.8 million Mount Boucherie Community Centre restoration. Additional approvals included a regional transportation service bylaw, a request for provincial intervention in policing de‑regionalization, a parcel‑tax bylaw for the Rose Valley water plant, and funding for a road rehabilitation project.
- Adopted agenda (Resolution C208/25) – unanimous
- Approved Rental Protection and Tenant Relocation Assistance Policy No. 0007 (C209/25) – unanimous
- Approved and repealed Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Policy No. 0008 (C210/25) – unanimous
- Authorized Mount Boucherie Community Centre restoration, funding $758,220 reserves + $423,604 Growing Communities Fund (C213/25) – unanimous
- Consented to RDCO Transportation Demand Management Bylaw, capped city contribution at $64,000 (C214/25) – unanimous
- Requested Minister of Public Safety intervene in policing de‑regionalization (C215/25) – unanimous
- Adopted Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant Parcel Tax Bylaw 0332 (C216/25) – unanimous
- Approved $3,658,542.50 expenditure for Road Rehabilitation Project (C217/25) – unanimous
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The West Kelowna City Council will hold an Open to In-Camera meeting on September 16, 2025. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in the agenda document.
The council unanimously adopted the special meeting agenda (Resolution C206/25). It also unanimously approved a procedural motion (Resolution C207/25) to close the meeting under sections of the Community Charter for confidential matters. No other decisions or actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 5:06 p.m.
- Adopted agenda (Resolution C206/25) – carried unanimously
- Approved procedural motion to close meeting (Resolution C207/25) – carried unanimously
Regular Council Meeting
At the September 9, 2025 regular council meeting, West Kelowna Council considered agenda adoption, minutes, reports, and unfinished business. The council voted to authorize the mayor and corporate officer to execute capital project agreements for water meters, road rehabilitation, a heat‑recovery retrofit and fire‑hall roof replacements, with combined contract values of about $8.1 million. Additional items included a proposal to fund a municipal organics recycling pilot in the 2026 budget, a letter of support for a home‑energy retrofit project, a grant application to the UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund, and a zoning bylaw amendment for properties on Churchill Road.
- Authorize execution of capital project agreements: Water Meters Supply $1,640,000; Road Rehabilitation Program $4,393,451; Heat Recovery Retrofit Royal LePage $1,400,000; Roof Replacement Firehall #33 and #34 $700,000.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0320.04, 2025 for parcels 2515, 2517, 2523, 2529, 2531, 2535 Churchill Road, including infrastructure conditions (asphalt pedestrian connection, 200 mm water main, building‑height restriction).
- Notice of Motion to include a municipal organics recycling (countertop unit) pilot program in the 2026 budget.
- Motion to send a letter of support from the HomeZero Collective for the Clean Energy Neighbourhoods Capital Project to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
- Recommendation to apply to the UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund Capacity Building Stream for 100 % funding of the Asset Management Plan Implementation.
Council approved several items, including adding a municipal organics recycling pilot to the 2026 budget and authorizing staff to apply for a Strategic Priorities Fund grant. The council also adopted the agenda and minutes, received reports on the Rose Valley Reservoir and Inter‑Community Rail, and approved multiple RFPs for infrastructure projects. A proposal to send a letter of support for a home‑energy retrofit project was defeated. The council read and scheduled a zoning bylaw amendment for future adoption.
- Adopted agenda amendment for Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant Parcel Tax (Resolution C195/25) – carried unanimously
- Adopted August 26, 2025 council minutes (Resolution C196/25) – carried unanimously
- Approved staff report on Indigenous‑led Inter‑Community Rail initiative (Resolution C197/25) – carried unanimously
- Approved inclusion of municipal organics recycling pilot in 2026 budget (Resolution C198/25) – carried unanimously
- Defeated sending a letter of support to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for Home Energy Retrofits (Resolution C188/25); Mayor Milsom and Councillors Zanon, Da Silva, Johnston, de Jong, Friesen, Millsap voted negative
- Approved staff application to Strategic Priorities Fund for Asset Management Plan (Resolution C199/25) – carried unanimously
- Approved request for RFPs on water meters, road rehabilitation, heat recovery retrofit, and firehall roof replacement to return to council (Resolution C201/25) – carried unanimously
- Approved reading and scheduling of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0320.04 (Resolution C203/25) – carried unanimously
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
The council unanimously adopted the September 9, 2025 special council agenda. It also unanimously approved a procedural motion to close the meeting under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted agenda (unanimous)
- Closed meeting per Section 90(1) (unanimous)
Regular Council Meeting
West Kelowna Council will discuss zoning amendments for short-term rentals in the RC3 zone and review housing and capital project reports. The meeting also features presentations on youth mental health and home energy retrofits.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0320.05 (STRs in RC3 zone) - 1st & 2nd Reading
- Notice of Motion: Municipal organics recycling pilot program for 2026 budget
- CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund – Program Update
- Provincial Housing Target Order – Progress Report 1.2
- Major Capital Project Review
The council approved the first reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0320.05 and scheduled a public hearing. It directed staff to prepare a support letter for the Canadian Mental Health Association’s funding application and deferred a similar support letter for the HomeZero energy‑retrofit project to the next meeting. Several staff reports—including the Major Capital Project Review, Strategic Priorities Progress, Provincial Housing Target Order, and Housing Accelerator Fund update—were received for information.
- Adopted agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted July 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Directed staff to prepare CMHA funding support letter (unanimous)
- Deferred consideration of HomeZero support letter to Sept. 9, 2025 (unanimous)
- Gave first reading to Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0320.05 and set public hearing (unanimous)
- Received Major Capital Project Review report for information (unanimous)
- Received 2023‑2026 Strategic Priorities Progress Report for information (unanimous)
- Received Provincial Housing Target Order Progress Report 1.2 for information (unanimous)
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The West Kelowna council held an in-camera meeting on August 26, 2025. The agenda indicates the meeting was procedural and did not result in any public votes.
- In-camera council meeting held
- No public votes recorded
- Procedural agenda item
The council unanimously adopted the special council agenda as presented (Resolution C183/25). It also unanimously approved a procedural motion to close the meeting under the Community Charter for confidential matters (Resolution C184/25). No other items were decided. The meeting adjourned at 5:09 p.m.
- Adopted agenda (Resolution C183/25) – unanimous
- Approved closed session (Resolution C184/25) – unanimous
Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel
The agenda for the West Kelowna Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel on 2025-08-26 contains no detailed items or descriptions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions, contracts, or hearings listed.
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission agenda for August 20, 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without any rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings. No decisions or discussions can be identified from the provided document.
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items. No business items were listed for this meeting.
The council unanimously adopted the special meeting agenda as presented (Resolution C168/25). It also unanimously approved a procedural motion to close the meeting under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter (Resolution C169/25). The meeting adjourned at 5:44 p.m.
- Adopted agenda (Resolution C168/25) – carried unanimously
- Approved closed‑session motion (Resolution C169/25) – carried unanimously
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider a motion to remove the pit‑meter requirement for single‑family homes and duplexes, aiming to improve housing affordability. The meeting also includes approval of BC Transit fare changes effective October 1 2025, a 2025‑2026 Transit Annual Operating Agreement, new rental protection and manufactured‑home park policies, and a zoning amendment for two Boucherie Road properties. Additional items include appointing a parcel‑tax review panel and adopting signing authority appointments.
- Remove requirement for pit meters on single‑family homes and duplexes (motion by Councillors Johnston & Millsap)
- Endorse BC Transit Option 1 fare changes, effective October 1 2025
- Approve 2025‑2026 Transit Annual Operating Agreement with British Columbia Transit
- Approve Rental Protection and Tenant Relocation Assistance Policy and Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Policy
- Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0320.03 for 3330 and 3348 Boucherie Road
The council approved the removal of the pit‑meter requirement for single‑family homes and duplexes. It also appointed new signing authorities, endorsed BC Transit fare changes, approved a transit operating agreement, and directed updates to rental protection policies. Additional actions included adopting a zoning amendment, appointing a license inspector, and forming a parcel‑tax review panel.
- Removed requirement for pit meters on single‑family homes and duplexes (unanimous)
- Appointed Karla Campbell and Mark Panneton as city signing authorities (unanimous)
- Endorsed BC Transit Option 1 fare changes effective Oct 1 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved 2025‑2026 Transit Annual Operating Agreement with BC Transit (unanimous)
- Directed staff to update Rental Protection and Tenant Relocation Assistance policies (unanimous)
- Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0320.03, 2025 for Boucherie Road (unanimous)
- Appointed Albertine Fowler as License Inspector and Bylaw Enforcement Officer (unanimous)
- Formed Parcel Tax Review Panel for Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant (unanimous)
Advisory Planning Commission
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or projects are listed for this meeting.
Regular Council Meeting
The council will consider several items, including rescinding the CFO appointment and naming an acting CFO, allocating up to $10,000 from the Johnson Bentley Aquatic Centre 2024 surplus to Active Living Enterprises, and adopting the 2025 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0320.02. It will also reduce the speed limit on the Gellatly Road corridor to 40 km/h and acquire 30‑year waterfront licenses for public recreation areas.
- Rescind appointment of Warren Everton as CFO and appoint Lisa Siavashi as Acting CFO
- Allocate up to $10,000 from the 2024 Johnson Bentley Aquatic Centre surplus to Active Living Enterprises Ltd.
- Adopt City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0320.02, 2025
- Reduce regulatory speed limit on Gellatly Road corridor (Boucherie Rd to Gellatly Rd South) from 50 km/h to 40 km/h
- Acquire 30‑year waterfront Licenses of Occupation for multiple Crown foreshore parcels for public swimming, boat ramps, and park use
The council adopted the agenda and June 24 minutes unanimously. It appointed Lisa Siavashi as Acting Chief Financial Officer and approved a $10,000 share of the 2024 surplus with Active Living Enterprises. It also adopted a new zoning amendment, reduced the Gellatly Road speed limit to 30 km/h, acquired 30‑year waterfront Licenses of Occupation, and directed the Parks Department to draft a new Parks Naming Policy.
- Adopted agenda (Resolution C159/25) – carried unanimously
- Adopted June 24, 2025 minutes (Resolution C160/25) – carried unanimously
- Appointed Lisa Siavashi as Acting CFO (Resolution C161/25) – carried unanimously
- Approved up to $10,000 surplus share with Active Living Enterprises (Resolution C162/25) – carried unanimously
- Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0320.02, 2025 (Resolution C163/25) – carried unanimously
- Reduced Gellatly Road speed limit to 30 km/h (Resolution C164/25) – carried unanimously
- Acquired 30‑year Licenses of Occupation for waterfront foreshore lands (Resolution C166/25) – carried unanimously
- Directed Parks Department to draft new Parks Naming Policy and deferred park naming (Resolution C167/25) – carried unanimously
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The agenda for the West Kelowna Open to In‑Camera Council Meeting on July 8 2025 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific proposals, contracts, or hearings.
The council unanimously adopted the July 8, 2025 special council agenda (Resolution C157/25). It also unanimously approved a procedural motion to close the meeting under Section 90(1) for labour, litigation, solicitor‑client privilege, and preliminary service negotiations (Resolution C158/25). The meeting was then adjourned at 12:45 p.m.
- Adopted July 8, 2025 agenda (Resolution C157/25) – unanimous
- Closed meeting under Section 90(1) for labour, litigation, solicitor‑client privilege, and preliminary service negotiations (Resolution C158/25) – unanimous
Accessibility and Inclusion Committee
The agenda for the West Kelowna Accessibility and Inclusion Committee meeting on June 25, 2025 contains no listed items. The document only includes headings and placeholders without any specific proposals, decisions, or discussions. As a result, there are no concrete items to be decided or discussed at this meeting.
Regular Council Meeting
The council will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive the 2024 Annual Report and the 2024 Statement of Financial Information, and consider several development items. It will give first, second and third readings to the Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 3885 Woodell Road and deny a strata conversion at 2742 Riffington Place. The council will also approve a $21,597,000 borrowing from the Municipal Finance Authority for the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant and direct staff to pursue the next steps of the Bear Smart Community Program.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment (No. 0320.02) for 3885 Woodell Road – first to third reading
- Denial of strata conversion for four‑unit townhouse at 2742 Riffington Place
- Approval of $21,597,000 borrowing for Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant
- Reception of the 2024 Annual Report
- Approval of the 2024 Draft Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) report
Council unanimously adopted the agenda and prior meeting minutes, approved the first‑through‑third reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 320.02, approved the conversion of 2742 Riffington Place into four strata units (Councillor de Jong voted no), and approved a $21,597,000 borrowing for the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant. The council also received the 2024 Annual Report, approved the 2024 draft Statement of Financial Information, received the 2024 Westside Unique Identifier Count report, and directed staff to proceed with the Bear Smart Community Program funding request.
- Adopted agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted June 9, 2025 special Council minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted June 10, 2025 special and regular Council minutes (unanimous)
- Approved first‑through‑third reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 320.02 (unanimous)
- Approved conversion of 2742 Riffington Place into four strata units (Councillor de Jong voted no)
- Approved $21,597,000 borrowing for Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant (unanimous)
- Received 2024 Annual Report (unanimous)
- Approved 2024 draft Statement of Financial Information (unanimous)
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The council meeting agenda for West Kelowna on June 24, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda. The meeting may be procedural in nature.
The council unanimously adopted the June 24, 2025 special council agenda as amended, removing sections 90(1)(f) and (j). It also unanimously approved a procedural motion to close the meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter, moving the session to a closed session. No other substantive matters were decided.
- Adopted June 24, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
- Approved procedural motion to close meeting (unanimous)
Advisory Planning Commission
The West Kelowna Advisory Planning Commission meeting on June 18, 2025 has no agenda items recorded. The agenda appears to contain only the standard template without any listed discussions or decisions. Consequently, no specific topics, proposals, or votes are indicated.
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
The council unanimously adopted the June 10, 2025 special council agenda. It also unanimously approved a procedural motion to close the meeting under the Community Charter. No other matters were decided.
- Adopted agenda (unanimous)
- Closed meeting per procedural motion (unanimous)
Regular Council Meeting
The council unanimously approved a motion directing staff to prepare bylaw amendments that would allow short‑term rentals as secondary suites in the RC3 zoning district. It also approved a temporary use permit for agri‑tourism accommodation at 3303 Boucherie Road and declined participation in the Regional District’s curbside food‑waste program. Additional actions included extending the meeting time and ordering staff to expedite Rose Valley Reservoir aeration improvements.
- Adopted the June 10 agenda as presented (Resolution C132/25) – unanimous
- Declined to support participation in the Regional District’s Curbside Food Waste Program (C135/25) – unanimous
- Directed staff to report on financial implications of the Regional Transportation Service proposal (C136/25) – unanimous
- Authorized a temporary use permit for agri‑tourism at 3303 Boucherie Road (C139/25) – unanimous
- Directed staff to prepare bylaw amendments to permit short‑term rentals in the RC3 zone (C140/25) – unanimous
- Directed staff to add a second intake period to the Rose Valley parcel‑tax bylaw (C141/25) – unanimous
- Extended the regular council meeting until 6:15 p.m. (C143/25) – unanimous
- Directed staff to expedite completion of Rose Valley Reservoir aeration improvements in 2025 (C144/25) – unanimous
Notice - Special Council Meeting
The West Kelowna council will hold a special meeting on June 9, 2025. The agenda notice does not list any specific items or decisions. No substantive agenda content is provided.
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.
The council unanimously adopted the June 9, 2025 special council agenda (Resolution C128/25). It also unanimously approved a procedural motion to close the meeting for a closed‑session discussion with municipal staff (Resolution C129/25). No other substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted agenda (Resolution C128/25) – unanimous
- Closed meeting for confidential session (Resolution C129/25) – unanimous
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The West Kelowna council agenda lists an open-to-in-camera meeting scheduled for May 27, 2025. The agenda text is procedural boilerplate with no specific items or decisions listed.
The council unanimously adopted the agenda as presented. It also unanimously passed a procedural motion to close the meeting under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter for labour, litigation, tribunal and solicitor‑client privilege matters. The special council meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m. No other decisions were made.
- Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Closed meeting under Section 90(1) for listed reasons (unanimous)
Regular Council Meeting
The council approved the agenda and adopted the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It appointed Polly Palmer as Deputy Corporate Officer under the Community Charter. Council instructed staff to proceed with drafting an amenity cost charge program and to hold further discussions on its scope. A United Way British Columbia presentation on complex social issues was also shown.
- Appointment of Polly Palmer, Manager of Legislative Services, as Deputy Corporate Officer (effective May 27, 2025)
- Direction for staff to develop a draft amenity cost charge program and schedule additional council discussions
- Adoption of the May 13, 2025 special and regular council minutes
- United Way British Columbia presentation on addressing complex social issues
- Adoption of the regular council agenda as presented
The council appointed Polly Palmer as Deputy Corporate Officer. It directed staff to explore a potential future amenity cost charge program, with one councillor voting against the motion. It also ordered staff to prepare public reports on the Rose Valley Water system covering funding reconciliation, intake options, a master‑plan review, and the 2025 aeration project. All other agenda and minutes items were adopted unanimously.
- Adopted agenda amendment adding Rose Valley Water item – carried unanimously
- Adopted May 13, 2025 minutes – carried unanimously
- Appointed Polly Palmer as Deputy Corporate Officer – carried unanimously
- Directed staff to explore future amenity cost charge program – carried; one negative vote
- Directed staff to prepare public reports on Rose Valley Water system – carried unanimously
Advisory Planning Commission
The West Kelowna Advisory Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on May 21, 2025. The agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific items for discussion.
- Meeting scheduled for May 21, 2025
- Agenda is currently procedural and not detailed
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The West Kelowna Council will hold an open in‑camera meeting on May 20 2025. No specific agenda items are listed, indicating a procedural session. The council may discuss matters not on the public agenda.
The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda as presented (Resolution C116/25). It also unanimously approved a procedural motion to close the meeting under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter concerning personal information (Resolution C117/25). No other substantive items were considered, and the meeting adjourned at 1:09 p.m.
- Adopted agenda (Resolution C116/25) – unanimous
- Approved procedural motion to close meeting (Resolution C117/25) – unanimous
Regular Council Meeting
The council will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear presentations from several community associations, and receive informational reports on the Rose Valley Reservoir source water improvements and FireSmart wildfire mitigation. A delegation will speak on funding for Rose Valley water users. No motions or decisions are scheduled.
- Delegation – Rose Valley Water Funding (Scott Beaton speaking on behalf of water users)
- Rose Valley Reservoir – Source Water Improvements Quarterly Update (report for information)
- FireSmart and Wildfire Mitigation Update (report from Fire Chief and Parks Manager)
- Presentations by Gellatly Bay Goats Peak, Glenrosa, Casa Loma, Shannon Lake, Lakeview Heights community associations
- Presentation by Greater Westside Board of Trade
The council approved an amendment to the May 20 agenda to add a regional district update (Resolution C118/25) with a unanimous vote. It also voted unanimously to receive the Rose Valley Reservoir source‑water improvements report (Resolution C119/25) and the FireSmart and wildfire mitigation update (Resolution C120/25) for information. No other items were adopted or postponed.
- Adopted agenda amendment adding item 5.1 – Resolution C118/25 – unanimous
- Received Rose Valley Reservoir source‑water improvements report – Resolution C119/25 – unanimous
- Received FireSmart and wildfire mitigation update report – Resolution C120/25 – unanimous
Regular Council Meeting
The council will consider a motion to eliminate the pit‑meter installation requirement for single‑family homes and duplexes. It will also approve the 2024 audited financial statements, adopt the city’s Accessibility Plan, endorse Terrabella Wineries’ lounge and special‑events area applications, and authorize the Old Okanagan Highway and Butt Road improvement contract. A special council meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2025.
- Motion to remove pit‑meter requirement for single‑family homes and duplexes
- Approval of 2024 audited financial statements
- Adoption of the City of West Kelowna Accessibility Plan
- Endorsement of Terrabella Wineries lounge and special‑events area applications (LL 25‑03)
- Award of Old Okanagan Highway and Butt Road Improvements contract to BC General Contracting Inc.
The council accepted the 2024 audited financial statements and scheduled a special council meeting for June 9, 2025. It deferred the water‑meter requirement motion, approved the city’s Accessibility Plan, and authorized the award of the Old Okanagan Highway and Butt Road intersection improvements contract. Recommendations to support Terrabella Wineries' lounge area were passed, while the special events area recommendation was defeated.
- Adopted agenda amendments (Resolution C105/25) – carried unanimously
- Adopted April 22, 2025 minutes (Resolution C106/25) – carried unanimously
- Deferral of water‑meter requirement motion (Resolution C108/25) – carried unanimously
- Scheduled special council meeting for June 9, 2025 (Resolution C109/25) – carried unanimously
- Accepted 2024 audited financial statements (Resolution C110/25) – carried unanimously
- Recommendation to support lounge area endorsement for Terrabella Wineries (Resolution C111/25) – carried unanimously
- Recommendation to support special events area endorsement for Terrabella Wineries (Resolution C112/25) – defeated (negative votes from Zanon, de Jong, Da Silva)
- Authorized award of Old Okanagan Highway and Butt Road improvements contract to BC General Contracting Inc. (Resolution C114/25) – carried unanimously
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The agenda for the West Kelowna Open to In-Camera Council Meeting on 2025-05-13 contains no listed items. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are detailed in the provided document. The agenda appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.
The council unanimously adopted the May 13, 2025 special agenda, adding sections 90(1)(c) and (h) of the Community Charter. It also unanimously approved a procedural motion to close the meeting for matters covered by Section 90(1) of the Charter. The meeting then proceeded in closed session and adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
- Adopted agenda (Resolution C103/25) unanimously
- Approved procedural motion to close meeting (Resolution C104/25) unanimously
Regular Council Meeting
At the April 22, 2025 regular council meeting, members will approve a $246,500 budget amendment for four energy‑retrofit projects at Royal LePage Place and authorize receipt of about $540,428 from Fortis BC, bringing the net project cost to roughly $859,572. They will also adopt four parcel‑tax bylaws (Transfer Station, Sterile Insect Release, Solid Waste and Recycling, and Tax Rates), the Development Cost Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0190.03, the 2024 Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, and five related amendment bylaws. Additional reports on departmental statistics, the city tariff update, and a fire‑hall replacement project will be received for information.
- Approve $246,500 budget amendment for four energy‑retrofit projects at Royal LePage Place (net cost $859,572, $540,428 from Fortis BC).
- Adopt Transfer Station Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0330, 2025.
- Adopt Sterile Insect Release Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0328, 2025.
- Adopt Solid Waste and Recycling Program Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0329, 2025.
- Adopt City of West Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, 2024 (and related amendment bylaws).
The council unanimously approved four energy‑retrofit projects for Royal LePage Place, authorizing approximately $540,428 from Fortis BC and a $246,500 budget amendment, for a net cost of about $859,572. It also unanimously adopted several parcel‑tax bylaws, a development‑cost‑charges amendment, and the 2024 zoning bylaw along with related amendment bylaws. All actions were recorded as carried unanimously.
- Approved four energy retrofit projects for Royal LePage Place, net cost approx $859,572 (unanimous)
- Adopted Transfer Station Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0330, 2025 (unanimous)
- Adopted Sterile Insect Release Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0328, 2025 (unanimous)
- Adopted Solid Waste and Recycling Program Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0329, 2025 (unanimous)
- Adopted Tax Rates Bylaw No. 0327, 2025 (unanimous)
- Adopted Development Cost Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0190.03, 2025 (unanimous)
- Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, 2024 (unanimous)
- Adopted multiple consequential amendment bylaws (fees, enforcement, ticket info, development applications, affordable housing reserve) (unanimous)
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The West Kelowna council meeting on 2025-04-22 is listed as an open in‑camera session. The agenda contains no specific items, decisions, or proposals. No contracts, rezoning, or other actions are detailed.
The council unanimously adopted the agenda as presented. It also unanimously approved a procedural motion to close the meeting under the Community Charter. No other substantive items were decided.
- Adopted agenda (unanimously)
- Approved procedural motion to close meeting (unanimously)
Advisory Planning Commission
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.
Accessibility and Inclusion Committee
The Accessibility and Inclusion Committee will appoint its chair for 2025, adopt the meeting agenda and minutes, and review the draft City of West Kelowna Accessibility Plan along with Council’s recommendations. It will also consider several informational items, including a Castanet article on mobility‑access beach mats, a checklist for accessibility and universal design, and the council’s advocacy letter to the provincial minister.
- 2025 appointment of committee chair
- Review of Draft City of West Kelowna Accessibility Plan (including appendices)
- Discussion of Castanet article on mobility‑access beach mats
- Review of Checklist for Accessibility & Universal Design
- Consideration of Council's advocacy letter to the Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
The Accessibility and Inclusion Committee appointed Danielle Needham as chair for 2025. It adopted the meeting agenda and the previous meeting minutes. The committee unanimously recommended adding blue lights for EMS vehicle detection to the City’s Accessibility Plan and endorsed support for the plan with Council’s recommendations.
- Appointed Danielle Needham as Chair for 2025 (unanimous)
- Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
- Adopted November 27, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended adding blue lights for EMS detection to the Accessibility Plan (unanimous)
- Recommended supporting the City of West Kelowna Accessibility Plan with Council recommendations (unanimous)
Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel
The agenda for the West Kelowna Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel on 2025-04-08 contains no listed items, descriptions, or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific proposals, contracts, or hearings. No concrete actions or topics are detailed in the provided document.
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The agenda lists an open-to-in-camera council meeting for April 8, 2025, but provides no specific agenda items, attachments, or topics for the public record.
The council unanimously adopted the agenda as presented. It also unanimously approved a procedural motion to close the meeting for labour‑relations and confidential negotiations. The meeting was then adjourned. No other substantive matters were decided.
- Adopted agenda (unanimous)
- Closed meeting for labour relations and confidential negotiations (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting
Regular Council Meeting
The council will give a third reading to the amended City of West Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, which includes height limits for properties on Anders Road, changes to electric‑vehicle charging requirements, and revised step‑back regulations. It will also adopt the Green Bay Dredging Project Phase 2 Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 0326 and consider several parcel‑tax bylaws for waste‑water, solid waste, and sterile insect release. Additionally, the council will appoint Rebecca Narinesingh as Deputy Corporate Officer and approve the Tax Rate Bylaw No. 0327.
- Third reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 0320 with height limits on Anders Road and EV charging amendments
- Adoption of Green Bay Dredging Project Phase 2 Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 0326
- First, second, and third readings of Transfer Station Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 330, 2025
- First, second, and third readings of Sterile Insect Release Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0328, 2025
- Appointment of Rebecca Narinesingh as Deputy Corporate Officer
The council approved a series of changes to Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, removing certain residential facility requirements, updating electric‑vehicle charging rules, and setting new height and step‑back limits for specific Anders Road properties. It also adopted the Green Bay Dredging Project Phase 2 Loan Authorization Bylaw, approved multiple parcel‑tax bylaws, and appointed Rebecca Narinesingh as Deputy Corporate Officer. All actions were carried out with unanimous votes.
- Approved amended Zoning Bylaw No. 0320 (2024) with new height, EV, and step‑back provisions (unanimous)
- Adopted Green Bay Dredging Project – Phase 2 Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 0326 (unanimous)
- Approved Transfer Station Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 330, 2025 (first‑second‑third reading, unanimous)
- Approved Sterile Insect Release Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0328, 2025 (first‑second‑third reading, unanimous)
- Approved Solid Waste and Recycling Program Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0329, 2025 (first‑second‑third reading, unanimous)
- Approved Tax Rate Bylaw No. 0327, 2025 and Tax Multiplier Schedule (unanimous)
- Approved Development Cost Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0190.03, 2025 (first‑second‑third reading, unanimous)
- Appointed Rebecca Narinesingh as Deputy Corporate Officer (unanimous)
Regular Council Meeting
The West Kelowna City Council will discuss zoning amendments for properties on Ourtoland Road and the adoption of a new cemetery bylaw. The meeting also includes decisions on utility fee updates and a contract for council chamber acoustic upgrades.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.31 for 3011, 3021, and 3031 Ourtoland Road
- Contract award to Sunco Drywall Ltd for $112,540.00 + GST for City Hall Council Chambers Acoustic Upgrade
- Adoption of Utility Fee Amendments Bylaw 0028.83, 2025
- Adoption of West Kelowna Cemetery Bylaw No. 318
- 30-year Licenses of Occupation for waterfront areas including Pebble Beach, Marina, Pritchard, Casa Rio, and Gellatly Bay
Council adopted the agenda and the March 11 meeting minutes unanimously. The council approved several contracts and bylaws, including an acoustic upgrade contract for City Hall, utility fee amendments, a zoning amendment with covenants, and the West Kelowna Cemetery Bylaw. It also created a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel and acquired 30‑year Licenses of Occupation for several waterfront properties.
- Adopted agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Awarded City Hall Council Chambers acoustic upgrade contract to Sunco Drywall Ltd for $112,540 + GST (unanimous)
- Adopted Utility Fee Amendments Bylaw No. 0028.83, 2025 (unanimous)
- Appointed Councillors Zanon, Johnston and da Silva to Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel and scheduled meeting (unanimous)
- Approved Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.31 for Ourtoland Road with required covenants (unanimous)
- Acquired 30‑year Licenses of Occupation for multiple waterfront sites for public recreation (unanimous)
- Adopted West Kelowna Cemetery Bylaw No. 318 (unanimous)
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The agenda indicates a meeting on March 25, 2025, but the provided text is procedural boilerplate with no specific agenda items, decisions, or topics listed.
The council unanimously adopted the agenda as presented. It also unanimously approved a procedural motion to close the meeting under the Community Charter for litigation and confidential matters. No other decisions were made.
- Adopted agenda (unanimous)
- Approved procedural motion to close meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:22 p.m.
Advisory Planning Commission
The agenda contains no listed items. The meeting appears to be procedural with no decisions or discussions recorded.
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The agenda for the West Kelowna Open to In-Camera Council Meeting on March 11, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items.
Regular Council Meeting
The West Kelowna Council will consider several bylaws, including the adoption of the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan and Ten‑Year Capital Plan. It will also take first, second and third readings of the Utility and Financial Fee Amendments Bylaw No. 0028.83, 2025, and adopt the West Kelowna Cemetery Bylaw No. 318. Additional items include a grant support request for emergency operations centre training and a progress report on the Provincial Housing Target Order.
- Utility and Financial Fee Amendments Bylaw No. 0028.83, 2025 – first, second and third reading
- Adoption of the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan and Ten‑Year Capital Plan (Bylaw No. 0323)
- Adoption of West Kelowna Cemetery Bylaw No. 318 and authorization for related staff positions
- Support for RDCO 2025 UBCM‑CEPF grant for Emergency Operations Centre training and equipment
- Receipt of Provincial Housing Target Order Progress Report 1.1 (information only)
Regular Council Meeting
The West Kelowna Council will consider the Draft 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Bylaw, including a 7.43% property tax increase, and authorize capital and supplemental expenditures as outlined in the amended Schedule A. It will also vote on a Temporary Use Permit for outdoor storage at 102‑1680 Ross Road, and decide the third reading of OCP Amendment No. 0300.06 2024 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.29 2024 for 2971 Gorman Road. Additional items include rescinding and modifying the West Kelowna Cemetery Bylaw No. 318 before giving it a third reading.
- Adopt City of West Kelowna Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0323, 2024 with a 7.43% tax increase (second/third reading).
- Authorize capital and supplemental expenditures per Amended Schedule A (early capital approvals).
- Authorize Temporary Use Permit (TUP 24‑03) for outdoor storage at 102‑1680 Ross Road for up to three years.
- Consider third reading of OCP Amendment No. 0300.06 2024 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.29 2024 for 2971 Gorman Road (options to adopt, postpone, or deny).
- Rescind third reading of West Kelowna Cemetery Bylaw No. 318, modify it, then give a third reading as modified.
Public Hearing
The West Kelowna City Council will hold a public hearing on February 25, 2025 to consider OCP and zoning bylaw amendments for 2971 Gorman Road. The proposal changes the Official Community Plan designation from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential and the zoning from Rural Residential Small Parcel (RU2) to Low‑Density Multiple Residential (R3). The changes are intended to enable development of townhouses and duplex units.
- Z 24-03 OCP and Zoning Bylaw Amendments (public hearing) for 2971 Gorman Road
- Proposed OCP designation change: Low Density Residential → Medium Density Residential
- Proposed zoning change: Rural Residential Small Parcel (RU2) → Low‑Density Multiple Residential (R3)
- Purpose: development of townhouses and duplex units
- Public hearing scheduled 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Feb 25 2025 at Council Chambers, 3731 Old Okanagan Hwy
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.
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear presentations and delegations, and address unfinished business. A referral (Z 24-06) proposes a zoning amendment for parcels 3011, 3021, and 3031 on Ourtoland Road. Several decision letters for other zoning applications will be reviewed. The meeting will also discuss the draft 2025 commission schedule.
- Z 24-06; Zoning Amendment; 3011, 3021, 3031 Ourtoland Road
- Decision Letter - Z 22-08, 2741 Auburn Road
- Withdrawal Closure Letter - Z 24-05, 2885 Weatherhill Road
- Decision Letter - Z 21-05, 3636 McIver Road
- Decision Letter - Z 23-01, 1179 Westside Road
Regular Council Meeting
The City of West Kelowna is deciding on several grant applications for water and transportation projects. Council will also consider the appointment of a Corporate Officer and the adoption of a new cemetery bylaw.
- Application for Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund for the Westbank Centre PRV Improvement Project
- Application for Active Transportation Fund for Elliott Road infrastructure from Smith Creek Road to Reece Road
- Adoption of Green Bay Dredging Project - Phase 2 Establishment Bylaw No. 0324, 2025
- First, second and third reading of West Kelowna Cemetery Bylaw No. 318
- Appointment of Mark Panneton as Corporate Officer effective February 18, 2025
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The West Kelowna council meeting agenda contains no listed items; only procedural placeholders are present.
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and empty fields. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.
Regular Council Meeting
The West Kelowna Council will consider three readings of the Green Bay Dredging Project Phase 2 Establishment Bylaw and the accompanying Loan Authorization Bylaw. Council will also endorse the city’s Accessibility & Inclusion Plan and direct staff to seek provincial funding. Additional items include informational updates on Fire Hall 32, a climate‑resiliency grant support letter for UBC‑Okanagan, and approval of a regional emergency‑services grant application.
- First, second and third reading of Green Bay Dredging Project – Phase 2 Establishment Bylaw No. 0324
- First, second and third reading of Green Bay Dredging Project – Phase 2 Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 0326
- Endorsement of the City’s Accessibility & Inclusion Plan (2025‑2028) and direction to prepare a SILGA funding resolution
- Support for UBC‑Okanagan’s Intact Centre Municipal Climate Resiliency Grant application and preparation of a mayoral letter of support
- Approval for the Regional District of Central Okanagan to apply for and manage the 2025 UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant
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.
Notice - Special Council Meeting
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Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to appoint a Chair and Acting Chair and conduct an orientation. The body will review two zoning amendment referrals and a draft meeting schedule for 2025.
- Zoning Amendment Z 24-05: 2885 Weatherhill Rd
- Zoning Amendment Z 24-06: 3011, 3021 & 3031 Ourtoland Road
- Draft Advisory Planning Commission Meeting Schedule 2025
Regular Council Meeting
The agenda for the West Kelowna Regular Council Meeting on 2025-01-14 contains no listed agenda items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without any decisions, proposals, or public hearings noted. No contracts, rezoning, fee changes, or other concrete matters are identified in the document.
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.