City of Kelowna

Regular Council Meeting

Minutes

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, July 08, 2024

Time:

1:30 P.m. - 1:30 P.m.

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, 
• Doug Gilchrist, 
• Laura Bentley, 
• and Council Recording Secretary, Arlene McClelland 

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1.

Call to Order

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.

2.

Confirmation of Minutes

• Moved By Councillor Lovegrove
  Seconded By Councillor Hodge

  THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of June 24, 2024 be confirmed as circulated.​

  
  
  
  Carried

3.

Development Application Reports & Related Bylaws

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3.1

KLO Road 1758-1760 - A24-0006 - Various Owners

Staff:

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

Opposed - Hodge Stack

separate the motion vote on food truck separately.

• Moved By Councillor Singh
  Seconded By Councillor Webber

  THAT Agricultural Land Reserve Application No. A24-0006 for Lot 2 District Lot 131 ODYD Plan EPP51229, located at 1758-1760 KLO Rd, Kelowna, BC for a Non-Adhering Residential Use Permit pursuant to Section 25 of the Agricultural Land Commission Act, be supported by Council;

  AND THAT the Council directs Staff to forward the subject application to the Agricultural Land Commission for consideration.

  
  
  
  Carried

3.2

Glenmore Rd 1875-2255 - A24-0007- City of Kelowna

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation summarizing the application.

• Moved By Councillor Lovegrove
  Seconded By Councillor Wooldridge

  THAT Agricultural Land Reserve Application No. A24-0007 for:

  1. Lot 1 Sections 15 and 16 Township 23 ODYD Plan EPP15596, located at 1875 Glenmore Rd N, Kelowna, BC;
  2. Lot 7 Block 12 Section 15 Township 23 ODYD Plan 1068, located at 2105 Glenmore Rd N, Kelowna, BC;
  3. Lot 8 Block 12 Section 15 Township 23 ODYD Plan 1068, located at 2105 Glenmore Rd N, Kelowna, BC;
  4. Lot 9 Block 12 Section 15 Township 23 ODYD Plan 1068, located at 2105 Glenmore Rd N, Kelowna, BC;
  5. Lot 10 Block 12 Section 15 Township 23 ODYD Plan 1068, located at 2105 Glenmore Rd N, Kelowna, BC;
  6. Lot 11 Block 12 Section 15 Township 23 ODYD Plan 1068, located at 2105 Glenmore Rd N, Kelowna, BC;
  7. Block 18 Section 15 Township 23 ODYD Plan 1068, located at 2105 Glenmore Rd N, Kelowna, BC; and,
  8. Lot A Sections 15, 16, 21 and 22 Township 23 ODYD Plan EPP104543, located at 2105-2255 Glenmore Rd N, Kelowna, BC;

     for a Subdivision Application pursuant to Section 25 of the Agricultural Land Commission Act, be supported by Council;

  AND THAT the Council direct Staff to forward the subject application to the Agricultural Land Commission for consideration.

  
  
  
  Carried

3.3

Cross Rd 1951 - Z23-0071 (BL12676) - City of Kelowna

Staff:

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

lovegrove property adjacent and leaft 155

lovegrove back at 1:55

• Moved By Councillor Wooldridge
  Seconded By Councillor Webber

  THAT Rezoning Application No. Z23-0071 to amend the City of Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 12375 by changing the zoning classification of portions of Lot 1 Section 4 Township 23 ODYD Plan EPP120282, located at 1951 Cross Road, Kelowna, BC from the MF1 – Infill Housing zone and the P2 – Education and Minor Institutional zone to the MF3r – Apartment Housing zone as shown on Map “A” attached to the Report from the Development Planning Department dated July 8, 2024, be considered by Council;

  AND THAT 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 July 8, 2024.

  
  
  
  Carried

3.4

Highland Dr 1508 - Z24-0022 (BL12677) - 1344628 B.C. Ltd., Inc.No. BC1344628

Staff:

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

Cannan - Opposed

• Moved By Councillor Lovegrove
  Seconded By Councillor Wooldridge

  THAT Rezoning Application No. Z24-0022 to amend the City of Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 12375 by changing the zoning classification of Lot 1 Section 29 Township 26 ODYD Plan 21281 Except Plan KAP85729, located at 1508 Highland Dr N, Kelowna, BC from the MF1 – Infill Housing zone to the MF2 – Townhouse Housing zone, be considered by Council.

  
  
  
  Carried

3.5

Rezoning Bylaws Supplemental Report to Council

Staff:

- Commented on the notice of first reading and correspondence received none recevied

• THAT Council receives, for information, the report from the Office of the City Clerk dated July 8, 2024, with respect to five rezoning applications;

  AND THAT Rezoning Bylaws No. 12670, 12671, 12672, 12673 and 12675 be forwarded for further reading consideration.

  
  
  
  

3.6

Rezoning Applications

3.6.1

Rutland Rd N 375, 395 - BL12670 (Z24-0011) - Siddarth Malhotra and Sunaina Malhotra

• Moved By Councillor Singh
  Seconded By Councillor Lovegrove

  THAT Bylaw No. 12670 be read a first, second and third time.

  
  
  
  Carried

3.6.2

Saucier Ave 761, 771, 781, 791, 801-803 - BL12671 (Z23-0037) - Barneet Singh Mundi

• THAT Bylaw No. 12671 be read a first, second and third time.

  
  
  
  

3.6.3

Monterey Ct 1095-1097 - BL12672 (Z23-0076) - 1280331 BC Ltd., Inc.No. BC1280031

• THAT Bylaw No. 12672 be read a first, second and third time.

  
  
  
  

3.6.4

Vista Rd 425, 445, 455 - BL12673 (Z24-0010) - Cashoffer GP Ltd., Inc. No. BC1197853

• THAT Bylaw No. 12673 be read a first, second and third time.

  
  
  
  

3.6.5

Valley Rd 438 - BL12675 (Z23-0065) - M. Bonn Enterprises Ltd., Inc.No. BC0235139

• THAT Bylaw No. 12675 be read a first, second and third time.

  
  
  
  

3.7

Rutland Rd N 2080 - DP24-0018 - Mission Group (Reid's Corner) Real Estate Ltd., Inc.No. BC1386213

Staff:

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

• Moved By Councillor Wooldridge
  Seconded By Councillor Lovegrove

  THAT Council authorizes the issuance of Development Permit No. DP24-0018 Lot 3 Section 35 Township 26 ODYD Plan EPP110033, located at 2080 Rutland Rd N, 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 permit to be issued;

  AND THAT issuance of the Development Permit be considered subsequent to approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure;

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

  
  
  
  Carried

3.8

McKinley Rd 1890, 1988, Hilltown Rd 3500, Glenmore Rd N 3850 - OCP24-0006 - Early Consideration

Staff:

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

M -Singh

S - Wooldridge

THAT Council invites the applicant to respond to questions of Council 

Carried.

Paul Fenske, Principal, Placemark*, Applicant

- is there an opportunity and service oft he city as the city is growing. reviewed city policy and new data.

- changes happening outside the purview of the OCP, an opportunity 

- Displayed a PP of slides of McKinley Gateway - Early Consideration.

- Commented on the City's growth strategy and the application.

- Commented on data regardomg economic expansion

- Commented on growth patterns and land use management.

- Spoke to McKinley Gateway and the opportunity in Kelowna's North.

- McKinley Beach is a complete Community and is well positioned to delver a complete community in the City's North

-Commented on best practice of planning process. 

- Responded to questions from Council.

ALL - Opposed

The meeting recessed at 3:30 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 3:38 p.m.

• Moved By Councillor Cannan
  Seconded By Councillor Stack

  THAT Official Community Plan Map Amendment No. OCP24-0006 to amend Map 3.1 in the Kelowna 2040 – Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 12300 as outlined in the Report from the Development Planning Department dated July 8, 2024 for Lot 6, Sections 21 and 28, Township 23, ODYD, Plan EPP8753, Except Plans EPP40437, EPP92220 and EPP117593; Lot 5, Sections 21 and 28, Township 23, ODYD, Plan EPP8753; Lot A, Sections 28 and 33, Township 23, ODYD, Plan EPP117593, and Lot B, Sections 21, 28, 29 and 33, Township 23, ODYD, Plan EPP117593, located at 1890 & 1988 McKinley Road, 3500 Hilltown Rd and 3850 Glenmore Rd N, Kelowna, BC, be considered by Council;

  AND THAT Council directs staff to process application OCP24-0006 in accordance with Development Application and Heritage Procedures Bylaw No. 12310;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to investigate a timeline that would align work on this application with future work on the North Glenmore Sector Development Study.

  
  
  
  Defeated

3.9

Harvey Ave 1574-1634 - ARP24-0001 - PMC (KBC and Harvey) Holdings Corp

Staff:

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

• Moved By Councillor Stack
  Seconded By Councillor Wooldridge

  THAT Council receives, for information, the report from the Development Planning Department, dated July 8, 2024, with respect to the draft Burtch/Harvey Area Redevelopment Plan;

  AND THAT Council authorizes the preparation of the final Burtch/Harvey Area Redevelopment Plan for Council consideration.

  
  
  
  Carried

4.

Bylaws for Adoption (Development Related)

4.1

Providence Ave 410 - BL12523 (OCP23-0001) - Kettle Valley Holdings Ltd., Inc.No. 551772

Mayor Dyas due to conflict business reisences within the area CM and Singhdeparted at 4:31 pm

Deputy Mayor Cannan took the Chair.

Ryan ins a CM

Cannan - Oppposed

• Moved By Councillor Lovegrove
  Seconded By Councillor Wooldridge

  THAT Bylaw No. 12523 be adopted.

  
  
  
  Carried

4.2

Providence Ave 410 - BL12524 (Z23-0001) - Kettle Valley Holdings Ltd., Inc.No. 551772

Cannan - Opposed

Mayor CM and Singh returnred at 4:32 p.m.

• Moved By Councillor Lovegrove
  Seconded By Councillor Hodge

  THAT Bylaw No. 12524 be adopted.

  
  
  
  Carried

5.

Non-Development Reports & Related Bylaws

5.1

Kelowna International Airport 2024 Financial Plan Amendment - Combined Operations Building

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation outlining the proposed amendment to the City's 2024 Financial Plan.

• Moved By Councillor Wooldridge
  Seconded By Councillor Lovegrove

  THAT Council receives for information the report from Kelowna International Airport dated July 8, 2024, with respect to the amendment of the City of Kelowna’s 2024 Financial Plan;

  AND THAT the 2024 Financial Plan be amended to include $5,800,000 in capital costs associated with the Combined Operations Building as outlined in the report from Kelowna International Airport dated July 8, 2024.

  
  
  
  Carried

5.2

Activity Centre Functional Space Plans and ORL Partnership Update

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation summarizing the programs for the Glenmore and Mission Activity Centres and provided an update on the partnership with the Okanagan Regional Library (with Express Branches).

- Responded to questions from Council.

John Frittenburg, JF Group Club Design & Management Consultant - Remote

- Continued displaying the PowerPoint presentation 

- Provided an overview of the functional plan and programs for the Mission and Glenmore Activity Centres. 

 

- Continued with the PowerPoint Presentation

- activity centre are locally focused facilities large spectrum - new term Healthy Clubs where people are attracted to as they work or live in the area, nourish community bonds amongst community members.  they create clubs within the hubs, book clubs or bingo clubs often are a vehicle in which community members can find a place within their own community.

- strong connection with recreation sport, mental health, 

- designed to be flexible and welcoming.

- working on thee Mission facility as we were not working from a clean slate, it had many amenities, current ones or included in future are considered and not duplicated within the activity centers. 

- Spoke to Mission Acitivity Centre being a key focus is on community connection. 

Glenmore - community highly engaged.

Remotely left at 5:15 p.m.

• Moved By Councillor Wooldridge
  Seconded By Councillor Lovegrove

  THAT Council receives, for information this report from Active Living & Culture/ Partnerships & Investments, dated July 8, 2024, regarding the functional space planning for the Activity Centres in Glenmore and Mission, and an update on the strategic partnership with the Okanagan Regional Library as part of the Building a Stronger Kelowna portfolio;

  AND THAT Council directs staff to enter into a Letter of Understanding with the Okanagan Regional Library for the provision of two express libraries under the general guidance discussed in this report.

  
  
  
  Carried

5.3

Highway 33 Clement Extension Project Update

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation providing an update on the Highway 33 and Clement Avenue extension project and responded to questions from Council.

Lovegrove - Opposed

• Moved By Councillor DeHart
  Seconded By Councillor Stack

  ​​THAT Council receives, for information, the report from the Manager of Transportation Engineering dated July 8, 2024, with respect to the Highway 33 / Clement Extension Project.​ 

  
  
  
  Carried

5.4

Updated Options to Address Construction Noise

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation providing an update on options to address construction noise by amending the Good Neighbour Bylaw and responded to questions from Council.

Motion failed as there was no seconder.

Option C

M -Webber

S - DeHart

THAT Council receives, for information, the report from the Office of the City Clerk dated July 8, 2024, regarding updated options to address construction noise;

AND THAT Council directs staff to prepare the necessary bylaw amendments in accordance with Option C as described in the report from the Office of the City Clerk dated July 8, 2024.

Carried

• Moved By Councillor Lovegrove

  THAT Council receives, for information, the report from the Office of the City Clerk dated July 8, 2024, regarding updated options to address construction noise;

  AND THAT Council directs staff to prepare the necessary bylaw amendments in accordance with Option B as described in the report from the Office of the City Clerk dated July 8, 2024.

  
  
  
  

6.

Mayor and Councillor Items

Dehart

- read an email submitted by the former RCMP Bill mckinnon - email sent, Colleen Cornock  kudos 

Cannan

- nortice of motion - petition from residnene on agassiz road, first upportive housing to fron wet to dry

Hodge

- Curezors BC Country Hall of Fame

 

Lovegrove:

- Spoke to Canada Day celebrations

- spoke to their attendance at Car Star Facility charity car wash event. 

7.

Termination

This meeting was declared terminated at 6:24 p.m.