City of Kelowna

Regular Council Meeting

Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Council Chamber
City Hall, 1435 Water Street
Members Present
  • Mayor Tom Dyas, 
  • Councillor Ron Cannan, 
  • Councillor Maxine DeHart, 
  • Councillor Charlie Hodge, 
  • Councillor Gord Lovegrove, 
  • Councillor Mohini Singh, 
  • Councillor Luke Stack, 
  • Councillor Rick Webber, 
  • Councillor Loyal Wooldridge, 
  • Laura Bentley, 
  • and Legislative Coordinator (Confidential) 

Mayor Dyas called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.

I would like to acknowledge that we are gathered today on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the syilx/Okanagan people.

This Meeting is open to the public and all representations to Council form part of the public record.  A live audio-video feed is being broadcast and recorded on kelowna.ca.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Singh
    Seconded ByCouncillor Cannan

    THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of September 9, 2024 be confirmed as circulated.​



    Carried

Staff introduced guest Olympian Jerome Blake. 

The Mayor congratulated Jerome and thanked him for his efforts.

Gift provided to Jerome.

Pictures with Council were taken

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation summarizing the application and responded to questions from Council.

City Clerk advised that 11 pieces of correspondence was received since the notification period.

  • Opposed - Councillor Cannan
    Moved ByCouncillor Stack
    Seconded ByCouncillor DeHart

    THAT Council receives, for information, the Report from the Development Planning Department dated September 23, 2024 with respect to Rezoning Application No. Z24-0022 for the property located at 1508 Highland Dr;

    AND THAT Rezoning Bylaw No. 12677 be forwarded for further reading consideration.



    Carried

34 pieces of correspondence.

City Manager advised applicant is requesting a deferral and staff recommending deferral.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Cannan
    Seconded ByCouncillor DeHart

    THAT Bylaw No. 12677 be read a first, second and third time and be adopted.



    Carried

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation summarizing the application and responded to questions from Council.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Cannan
    Seconded ByCouncillor Webber

    THAT Official Community Plan Map Amendment Application No. OCP24-0010 to amend Map 3.1 in the Kelowna 2040 – Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 12300 by changing the Future Land Use designation of portions of LOT L SECTIONS 31 AND 32 TOWNSHIP 26 ODYD PLAN KAP 53293, located at 1490 Cara Glen Way, Kelowna, BC from the C-NHD – Core Area Neighbourhood designation to the NAT – Natural Areas designation, as shown on Map “A” attached to the Report from the Development Planning Department dated September 23, 2024, be considered by Council;

    AND THAT Council considers the Public Notification process to be appropriate consultation for the purpose of Section 475 of the Local Government Act, as outlined in the Report from the Development Planning Department dated September 23, 2024;

    AND THAT Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment Application No. TA24-0007 to amend City of Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 12375 as outlined in Schedule “A” attached to the Report from the Development Planning Department dated September 23, 2024 be considered by Council;

    AND THAT final adoption of the Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment be considered subsequent to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure;

    AND THAT Rezoning Application No. Z24-0013 to amend the City of Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 12375 by changing the zoning classification of portions of LOT L SECTIONS 31 AND 32 TOWNSHIP 26 ODYD PLAN KAP 53293, located at 1490 Cara Glen Way, Kelowna, BC from the RR1 – Large Lot Rural Residential zone to P3 – Parks and Open Space zone and CD29 – Cara Glen Way Comprehensive Development zone as shown on Map “B” attached to the Report from the Development Planning Department dated September 23, 2024, be considered by Council;

    AND THAT final adoption of the Rezoning Bylaw be considered subsequent to the outstanding conditions of approval as set out in Attachment “A” attached to the Report from the Development Planning Department dated September 23, 2024;

    AND THAT final adoption of the Rezoning Bylaw be considered subsequent to the payment of $188,000.00 into the City’s Housing Opportunities Reserve Fund;

    AND THAT final adoption of the Rezoning Bylaw be considered subsequent to the issuance of a Natural Environment Development Permit by the Development Planning Department Manager for the subject property;

    AND THAT final adoption of the Rezoning Bylaw be considered subsequent to the dedication of the parkland on the northern portion of the property proposed to be zoned P3 – Parks and Open Space, as shown on Map “B”, to the City.

    AND FURTHER THAT the Official Community Plan Map Amending Bylaw, the Zoning Bylaw Text Amendming Bylaw, and the Rezoning Bylaw be forwarded to a Public Hearing for further consideration.



    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor Cannan
    Seconded ByCouncillor Webber

    THAT Bylaw No. 12700 be read a first time;

    AND THAT the bylaw has been considered in conjunction with the City's Financial Plan and Waste Management Plan.



    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor Cannan
    Seconded ByCouncillor Webber

    THAT Bylaw No. 12702 be read a first time.



    Carried

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation summarizing the application and responded to questions from Council.

  • Opposed - Councillor Cannan
    Moved ByCouncillor Stack
    Seconded ByCouncillor DeHart

    THAT Rezoning Application No. Z24-0037 to amend the City of Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 12375 by changing the zoning classification of Lot 47 Sections 2 and 3 Township 23 ODYD Plan 18861, located at 3199 Appaloosa Road, Kelowna, BC from the A2 – Agriculture / Rural Residential zone to the I2 – General Industrial zone, be considered by Council;

    AND THAT final adoption of the Rezoning Bylaw be considered subsequent to the outstanding conditions of approval as set out in Attachment “A” attached to the Report from the Development Planning Department dated September 23, 2024;

    AND FURTHER THAT final adoption of the Rezoning Bylaw be considered subsequent to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.



    Carried

Clerk itendified 6 pieves of correspondence received.

BYlaw 12683 12684 withdrawn

  • THAT Council receives, for information, the report from the Office of the City Clerk dated September 23, 2024 with respect to six rezoning applications;

    AND THAT Rezoning Bylaws No. 12683, 12684, 12696, 12697, 12698 and 12699 be forwarded for further reading consideration.



This item was withdrawn by the applicant.

  • THAT Bylaw No. 12683 be read a first, second and third time.



This item was withdrawn by the applicant.

  • THAT Bylaw No. 12684 be read a first, second and third time.



  • Moved ByCouncillor Cannan
    Seconded ByCouncillor DeHart

    THAT Bylaw No. 12697 be read a first, second and third time.



    Carried

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation summarizing the application and responded to questions from Council.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Cannan
    Seconded ByCouncillor DeHart

    THAT Bylaw No. 12699 be read a first, second and third time.



    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor Singh
    Seconded ByCouncillor Stack

    THAT Bylaw No. 12696 be read a first, second and third time and be adopted.



    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor Singh
    Seconded ByCouncillor Stack

    THAT Bylaw No. 12698 be read a first, second and third time and be adopted.



    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor DeHart
    Seconded ByCouncillor Singh

    THAT Bylaw No. 12607 be amended at 3rd reading by deleting “1660 and 1670 and replacing it with 1660-1670”;

    AND THAT Bylaw No. 12607 be amended at 3rd reading by deleting the Legal Description that reads:

    1. Lot 2 Section 20 Township 26 ODYD Plan 12275, located on Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC;
    2. Lot 3 Section 20 Township 26 ODYD Plan 12275, located on Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC;”

    And replacing it with “Lot A Section 20 Township 26 ODYD Plan EPP136053, located on Bernard Avenue, Kelowna”;

     

    AND THAT Bylaw No. 12607 be amended at 3rd reading by deleting the underlying zone that reads:

    “RU4 – Duplex Housing”

    And replacing it with:

    “MF1 – Infill Housing”

     

    AND FURTHER THAT Bylaw No. 12607, as amended, be adopted.



    Carried

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation summarizing the application and responded to questions from Council.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Stack
    Seconded ByCouncillor Singh

    THAT Rezoning Bylaw No. 12607 be amended at third reading to revise the legal description of the subject properties from Lot 2 Section 20 Township 26 ODYD Plan 12275 and Lot 3 Section 20 Township 26 ODYD Plan 12275 to Lot A Section 20 Township 26 ODYD Plan EPP136053;

    AND THAT final adoption of Rezoning Bylaw No. 12607 be considered by Council;

    AND THAT Council authorizes the issuance of Development Permit No. DP23-0188 for Lot A Section 20 Township 26 ODYD Plan EPP136053, located at 1660 – 1670 Bernard Ave, Kelowna, BC subject to the following:

    1. The dimensions and siting of the building to be constructed on the land be in accordance with Schedule “A”’;
    2. The exterior design and finish of the building to be constructed on the land be in accordance with Schedule “B”;
    3. Landscaping to be provided on the land be in accordance with Schedule “C”;
    4. The applicant be required to post with the City a Landscape Performance Security deposit in the amount of 125% of the estimated value of the Landscape Plan, as determined by a Registered Landscape Architect;

    AND THAT the applicant be required to complete the above-noted conditions of Council’s approval of the Development Permit Application in order for the permits to be issued;

    AND FURTHER THAT this Development Permit is valid for two (2) years from the date of Council approval, with no opportunity to extend.



    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor Stack
    Seconded ByCouncillor Singh

    THAT Bylaw No. 12635 be amended at third reading by deleting the Legal Description that reads:

     

    “Lot B District Lot 138 ODYD PLAN 2255”

    And replacing it with:

    “Lot 1 District Lot 138 ODYD PLAN EPP137592”

     

    AND THAT Bylaw No. 12635 as amended, be adopted.



    Carried

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation summarizing the application and responded to questions from Council.

  • Moved ByCouncillor DeHart
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lovegrove

    THAT Rezoning Bylaw No. 12635 be amended at third reading to revise the legal description of the subject property from Lot B District Lot 138 ODYD PLAN 2255 to Lot 1 District Lot 138 ODYD PLAN EPP137592;

    AND THAT final adoption of the Rezoning Bylaw No. 12635 be considered by Council;

    AND THAT Council authorizes the issuance of Development Permit No. DP23-0224 for Lot 1 District Lot 138 ODYD PLAN EPP137592, located at 925 Laurier Ave, Kelowna, BC subject to the following:

    1. The dimensions and siting of the building to be constructed on the land be in accordance with Schedule “A”;
    2. The exterior design and finish of the building to be constructed on the land be in accordance with Schedule “B”;
    3. Landscaping to be provided on the land be in accordance with Schedule “C”;
    4. The applicant be required to post with the City a Landscape Performance Security deposit in the amount of 125% of the estimated value of the Landscape Plan.

    AND THAT the applicant be required to complete the above noted conditions of Council’s approval of the Development Permit Application in order for the permits to be issued;

    AND FURTHER THAT this Development Permit is valid for two (2) years from the date of Council approval, with no opportunity to extend.



    Carried

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation summarizing the application and responded to questions from Council.

  • Moved ByCouncillor DeHart
    Seconded ByCouncillor Webber

    THAT Council authorizes the issuance of Development Permit No. DP23-0053 for Lot 14 Section 28 Township 23 ODYD Plan EPP76020, located at 3260 Hilltown Dr, Kelowna, BC subject the following:

    1. The dimensions and siting of the building to be constructed on the land be in accordance with Schedule “A”;
    2. The exterior design and finish of the building to be constructed on the land be in accordance with Schedule “B”;
    3. Landscaping to be provided on the land be in accordance with Schedule “C”;
    4. The applicant be required to post with the City a Landscape Performance Security deposit in the amount of 125% of the estimated value of the Landscape Plan, as determined by a Registered Landscape Architect;

    AND THAT the applicant be required to complete the above noted conditions of Council’s approval of the Development Permit Application in order for the permit to be issued;

    AND FURTHER THAT this Development Permit is valid for two (2) years from the date of Council approval, with no opportunity to extend.



    Carried

The meeting recessed at 3:11 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 3:20 p.m.

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation summarizing the application and responded to questions from Council.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Cannan
    Seconded ByCouncillor DeHart

    THAT Council receives, for information, the Report from Integrated Transportation dated September 23, 2024, with respect to the Transit Improvement Program 3-year expansion initiatives;

    AND THAT Council directs staff to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with BC Transit setting out the City’s intention to proceed with the service expansions detailed in year one (2025/26);

    AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding.



    Carried

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation summarizing the application and responded to questions from Council.

  • Moved ByCouncillor DeHart
    Seconded ByCouncillor Cannan

    THAT Council receives, for information, the Report from the Revenue Supervisor dated September 23, 2024 with respect to the 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw;

    AND THAT Bylaw No. 12695, being the Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw be forwarded for reading consideration.



    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor DeHart
    Seconded ByCouncillor Singh

    THAT Bylaw No. 12695 be read a first, second and third time.



    Carried

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation summarizing the application and responded to questions from Council.

  • Opposed - Councillor Lovegrove
    Moved ByCouncillor DeHart
    Seconded ByCouncillor Webber

    THAT Council receives, for information, the report from Climate Action & Environmental Stewardship, dated September 23, 2024, with respect to the 2024 Climate Resilient Kelowna Strategy;

    AND THAT Council adopt the 2024 Climate Resilient Kelowna Strategy as attached to the report from Climate Action & Environmental Stewardship dated September 23, 2024.



    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor Stack
    Seconded ByCouncillor Cannan

    THAT a portion of the Regular AM Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, October 7, 2024 be at a location other than City Hall Council Chamber, being the Kelowna International Airport – 5533 Airport Way, Kelowna, BC and 4200-4210 Old Vernon Rd, Kelowna, BC;

    AND THAT the public not be permitted to attend this portion of the Meeting in-person due to its location and facility requirements.



    Carried

Mayor Dyas recognized Truth and Reconciliation Day national Day on Monday September 30th and City hall will be closed to reflect on the meaning of the day. Shared ongoing projects includiing MOU with WestBank First Nations. Welcome to Kelowna sign designed by and Indigrenous artist. Training for staff

Councillor DeHart:

UBCM - attended with the Mayor and Councilor Lovegrove. Met with several ministers and went to several sessions. Kelowna resolution on invasive mussels was passed. Award for Infrastructure

Councillor Stack:

Deputy Mayor last week

Pow Wow at Okanagan College attended and greetings from the City.

Rotary Centre for the Arts kick-off for the cultural season. Great season coming and impressed with the programming

Councillor Webber - Okanagan TOmpson Legal Clinic open house attended with COuncillor Cannan. Educational and will help residents

COuncillor Cannan - Accelerate Okanagan announcement with KPMG study reviewed and the success of the Innovation Centre

10th anniversary for Okanagan Lifestyle Apparel attended

Attended Hope Air at the airport for life saving medical treatments with Councillor Singh.

DKA and Chamber after 5 attended.

TOurism Kelowna workshop attended and excited to host the brier and country music awards next year.

COuncillor Singh:

Hope Air - very heart warming to see how many medical treatment flights are supported.

Proclomation FDFC Conference

INdigenous COnference on Housing

Running Community eventeor Council for Jerome Blake Olympian

Lovegrove: UBCM well done to Mayor Council and staff especially the asset management award

SOuthern interior local government association meeting attended

Still in Vancouver at a Tranportation Safety conference

COnnecteed with Port Moody and Sanich COuncillors asking the Province to pilot noise cameras

MAyor DYas:

- THanked COuncillor for their support during UBCM.

Attended Chances Casino yesterday and media representation and making the cleberty poker a regular fundraiser

 

This meeting was declared terminated at ​4:59 p.m.

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