City of Kelowna

Regular Council Meeting

Minutes

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, September 09, 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

0ayor 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 Hodge
  Seconded By Councillor Lovegrove

  THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of August 26, 2024 be confirmed as circulated.​

  
  
  
  Carried

3.

Reports

3.1

RCMP - Public Q1 and Q2 Report

Kara Triance, Superintendent Kelowna RCMP Detachment:

-      Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation providing an update regarding the 2024 Q1 and Q2 public safety and crime trends and responded to questions from Council.

-      Commented on summer resourcing plans and strategic focus areas.

-      Spoke to the Kelowna Integrated Court and its effectiveness.

• Moved By Councillor Wooldridge
  Seconded By Councillor Singh

  THAT Council receive the RCMP 2024 Mid-Year, Quarters 1 & 2, Key Performance Indicator Report from the Officer in Charge, Kelowna RCMP Detachment, dated September 9, 2024.

  
  
  
  Carried

4.

Development Application Reports & Related Bylaws

4.1

Cactus Rd 1115 - Z24-0015 (BL12696) - 1417489 B.C. Ltd., Inc.No. BC1417489

Staff:

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

• Moved By Councillor Wooldridge
  Seconded By Councillor Lovegrove

  THAT Rezoning Application No. Z24-0015 to amend the City of Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 12375 by changing the zoning classification of Lot B Section 23 Township 26 ODYD Plan 28071, located at 1115 Cactus Rd, Kelowna, BC from the MF1 – Infill Housing zone to the MF2 – Townhouse Housing zone, be considered by Council.

  
  
  
  Carried

4.2

Coronation Ave 627-659 - Z23-0070 (BL12697) - Coronation Holdings Ltd., Inc.No. BC1299864

Staff:

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

• Moved By Councillor Stack
  Seconded By Councillor Hodge

  THAT Rezoning Application No. Z23-0070 to amend the City of Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 12375 by changing the zoning classification of:

  • Lot 38 District Lot 139 ODYD PLAN 1037, located at 627 Coronation Ave, Kelowna, BC;
  • Lot 39 District Lot 139 ODYD PLAN 1037, located at 635 Coronation Ave, Kelowna, BC;
  • Lot 40 District Lot 139 ODYD PLAN 1037, located at 643 Coronation Ave, Kelowna, BC;
  • Lot 41 District Lot 139 ODYD PLAN 1037, located at 651 Coronation Ave, Kelowna, BC;
  • Lot 42 District Lot 139 ODYD PLAN 1037, located at 659 Coronation Ave, Kelowna, BC;

  from the UC1 – Downtown Urban Centre zone to the UC1r – Downtown Urban Centre Rental Only 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 9, 2024.

  
  
  
  Carried

4.3

Drysdale Blvd 305 - Z24-0026 (BL12698) - Will McKay and Co. Ltd., Inc.No. BC0306923

Staff:

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

• Moved By Councillor Wooldridge
  Seconded By Councillor Singh

  THAT Rezoning Application No. Z24-0026 to amend the City of Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 12375 by changing the zoning classification of Parcel A (Being a Consolidation of Lots 4 and 5, See CA9869654) Section 33 Township 26 ODYD Plan EPP48909, located at 305 Drysdale Blvd, Kelowna, BC from the MF3 – Apartment Housing zone to the VC1r – Village Centre Rental Only zone, be considered by Council.

  
  
  
  Carried

4.4

Pandosy St 2124 - Z24-0027 (BL12699) - Necessary Homes Ltd., Inc.No. BC0850280

Staff:

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

• Moved By Councillor Lovegrove
  Seconded By Councillor Webber

  THAT Rezoning Application No. Z24-0027 to amend the City of Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 12375 by changing the zoning classification of Lot 1 District Lot 14 ODYD Plan EPP129773, located at 2124 Pandosy St, Kelowna, BC from the MF4 – Transit Oriented Areas zone to the MF4r – Transit Oriented Areas Rental Only zone, be considered by Council;

  AND THAT Council consider the repeal of Bylaw No. 11124 – Heritage Revitalization Agreement Authorization Bylaw for the property legally known as LOT 1 DL 14 ODYD PLAN EPP129773, located at 2124 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC;

  AND FURTHER THAT final adoption of the Zoning Amendment Bylaw and Heritage Revitalization Agreement Repeal Bylaw be considered in conjunction with Council’s consideration of a Heritage Alteration Permit for the subject property.

  
  
  
  Carried

4.5

Richter St 1080-1090 - DVP24-0087 - LL23-0007 - Bromaxx Property Group Ltd., Inc.No. BC1021305

Staff:

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

• Moved By Councillor Wooldridge
  Seconded By Councillor Singh

  THAT Council authorizes the issuance of Development Variance Permit No. DVP24-0087 for Lot 1 District Lot 139 ODYD Plan 7858, located at 1080-1090 Richter St, Kelowna, BC;

  AND THAT variances to the following section of Zoning Bylaw No. 12375 be granted as shown on Schedule “A”:

  Table 8.3.4: Industrial, Parking Requirement

  To vary the required parking from 7 stalls to 0 (zero) stalls proposed for a maximum of 30 individual single day events per calendar year.

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

  AND FURTHER THAT Council directs Staff to forward the following Recommendation to the Provincial Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB):

  In accordance with ‘Division 9 (71)’ of the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulation and Council Policy 359, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

  1. Council recommends support of an application from Red Bird Brewing for a special event area endorsements / license amendment for Lot 1 District Lot 139 ODYD Plan 7858, located at 1080-1090 Richter St, Kelowna, BC for the following reasons:

  2. Council’s comments on LCLB’s prescribed considerations are as follows:
     1. The location of the special event area:

        The subject property is located in the north end of the City adjacent to Recreation Avenue Park to the west. The applicant is proposing a special event area endorsement that will include the existing rear building, seasonal patio area located between the building and street & surface parking lot area adjacent to Richter St.

     2. The proximity of the special event area to other social or recreational facilities and public buildings:

        The subject site is located adjacent to Recreation Avenue Park to the west which includes recreational facilities and public buildings. The liquor service area proposed for the site predominantly faces Richter St and the building location and orientation on-site provides a natural buffer to Recreation Avenue Park.

     3. The person capacity of the special event area endorsement:

        The existing establishment has a maximum capacity of 500-persons including a maximum of 186-persons inside the rear building with the remaining 314-person capacity located in the seasonal outdoor area located between the building and street. The application proposes increasing the maximum site capacity for events to 750 people, inclusive of staff, entertainment, and security. Of the 750-person capacity for events a maximum of 186-persons would be located inside the building with the remaining 564-person capacity located outside the building.

     4. Traffic, noise, parking and zoning:

        Expanding the existing liquor service for the site to increase the maximum capacity from 500-persons existing to 750-persons will increase the potential conflict for traffic, noise, and parking demand. Should Council support the parking variance, the existing surface parking lot containing seven parking stalls could be converted for event use for a maximum of 30 individual single day events per calendar year. The combination of a capacity increase of 250-persons during events and zero available on-site parking will subsequently create increased competition for street parking in the immediate area, especially when events are being held. This could have a negative impact on street parking availability for other businesses in the area. Additionally, a vast majority of the site’s capacity would be located outside the building which creates a larger potential for noise conflicts within the neighbourhood, especially with a patio closure time of 12 AM which exceeds the standard 11 PM closure time for outdoor spaces.

     5. The impact on the community if the application is approved:

        Red Bird Brewing hosts a variety of annual events. The number of hosted events has ranged over the last few years but has typically been between 10-18 individual event days. The increase to host up to 30 individual single day events will increase local traffic demands, parking and potential for noise conflict with other businesses and uses.

  3. Council’s comments on the views of residents are as contained within the minutes of the meeting at which the application was considered by Council. The methods used to gather views of residents were as per Council Policy #359 “Liquor Licensing Policy and Procedures.”
  
  
  
  Carried

4.6

Belaire Ave 1310, 1320 - BL12652 (Z23-0031) - 432623 B.C. Limited, Inc.No. BC1007009

• Moved By Councillor Lovegrove
  Seconded By Councillor Singh

  THAT Bylaw No. 12652 be adopted.

  
  
  
  Carried

4.7

Belaire Ave 1310 and 1320 - DP23-0095 - 432623 B.C. Limited, Inc. No. BC1007009

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation summarizing the application.

• Moved By Councillor Wooldridge
  Seconded By Councillor Hodge

  THAT final adoption of Rezoning Bylaw No. 12652 be considered by Council;

  AND THAT Council authorizes the issuance of Development Permit No. DP23-0095 for Lot 29 District Lot 137 ODYD Plan 10011, located at 1310 Belaire Ave and Lot 30 District Lot 137 ODYD Plan 10011, located at 1320 Belaire 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

4.8

Lanfranco Rd 1007 - BL12669 (Z24-0008) - 1445833 B.C. Ltd, Inc.No. BC1445833

Staff:

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

• Moved By Councillor Lovegrove
  Seconded By Councillor Singh

  THAT Bylaw No. 12699 be adopted.

  
  
  
  Carried

4.9

Lanfranco Rd 1007, DP24-0057 - 1445833 B.C. Ltd, Inc. No. BC1445833

Staff:

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

• Moved By Councillor Wooldridge
  Seconded By Councillor Lovegrove

  THAT final adoption of Rezoning Bylaw No. 12669 be considered by Council;

  AND THAT Council authorizes the issuance of Development Permit No. DP24-0057 for Lot C District Lot 135 ODYD Plan 20294, located at 1007 Lanfranco Road, 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 Landscape Designer;

  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

5.

Bylaws for Adoption (Development Related)

5.1

Updates to Various Sections - BL12682 (TA24-0009) - City of Kelowna

• Moved By Councillor Lovegrove
  Seconded By Councillor Singh

  THAT Bylaw No. 12682 be adopted.

  
  
  
  Carried

5.2

Swainson Rd 1785 - BL12693 (Z24-0012) - G.P. Sandher Holdings Ltd., Inc.No. BC1392723

• Moved By Councillor DeHart
  Seconded By Councillor Webber

  THAT Bylaw No. 12693 be adopted..

  
  
  
  Carried

6.

Non-Development Reports & Related Bylaws

The meeting recessed at 3:14 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 3:25 p.m.

6.1

Rental Housing Grant Program - Grant Authorization 2024 2025

Councillor Stack declared a perceived conflict of interest as they have worked with organizations that apply for grants that at times work for these grants and signed out of the meeting at 3:26 p.m.

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation outlining the six rental housing grant applications received and responded to questions from Council.

Councillor Stack rejoined the meeting at 3:3?

• Moved By Councillor Wooldridge
  Seconded By Councillor Lovegrove

  THAT Council receives, for information, the report from Housing Policy and Programs dated September 9, 2024;

  AND THAT Council approve the 2024/2025 Rental Housing Grants as outlined in the Report from Housing Policy and Programs dated September 9, 2024.

  
  
  
  Carried

6.2

Transit Operations and Maintenance Facilities Project Updates

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation providing an update on the status of the two Transit Operations and Maintenance Facilities projects and responded to questions from Council.

• Moved By Councillor Webber
  Seconded By Councillor DeHart

  THAT Council receives for information, the report from Integrated Transportation dated September 9, 2024, with regards to the Transit Operations and Maintenance Facilities.

  
  
  
  Carried

6.3

10-Year Capital Plan 2025-2034

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation providing a final review of the 10-Year Capital Plan and responded to questions from Council.

LW and GL - Pandosy parkade should go to P2  list and put more active transport in its place. 

Wooldridge and Lovegrove and Cannan - Opposed

• Moved By Councillor Webber
  Seconded By Councillor Singh

  THAT Council receives, for information, the report from Corporate Services dated September 9^th, 2024, with respect to this year’s annual update to the 10-Year Capital Plan.

  AND THAT Council adopt the 10-Year Capital Plan.

  
  
  
  Carried
• THAT Council receives, for information, the report from Corporate Services dated August 26, 2024, with respect to this year’s annual update to the 10-Year Capital Plan.

  
  
  
  

6.4

Amendment to Kelowna Vernon Biosolids Management Agreement

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation providing an overview and proposed amendment to the Kelowna-Vernon Biosolids Management Agreement and responded to questions from Council.

• Moved By Councillor Wooldridge
  Seconded By Councillor Lovegrove

  THAT Council receives for information, the report from Utility Services dated September 9, 2024, with respect to the Regional Biosolids Composting Facility Joint Operating Agreement with the City of Vernon;

  AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the revised updated Regional Biosolids Composting Facility Joint Operating Agreement between the Cities of Vernon and Kelowna dated April 4, 2024.

  
  
  
  Carried

6.5

City Signature Sign - Milestone Check-In

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation providing an update on the City Signature Sign Project and responded to questions from Council.

• Moved By Councillor Wooldridge
  Seconded By Councillor Lovegrove

  THAT Council receives, for information, the report from the Parks & Buildings Planning Department, dated September 9, 2024, regarding the signature sign projects;

  AND THAT Council endorses the recommended signature sign location at Stuart Park as well as the project objectives, as outlined in this report, and directs staff to proceed expressions of interest (EOI) for design and fabrication teams.

  
  
  
  Carried

6.6

North Entry Monument - Recommended Concept

Staff:

- Displayed a PowerPoint Presentation providing an overview of the proposed North Entry Monument and responded to questions from Council.

Cannan - Opposed

• Moved By Councillor Singh
  Seconded By Councillor Hodge

  THAT Council receives for information the report from Parks & Buildings Planning Department, dated September 9, 2024 regarding the north entry monument project;

  AND THAT Council endorses the recommended vision and concept from the Parks and Buildings Department, dated September 9, 2024.

  
  
  
  Carried

7.

Bylaws for Adoption (Non-Development Related)

7.1

BL12694 Amendment No. 28 to Subdivision, Development and Servicing Bylaw No. 7900

• Moved By Councillor Webber
  Seconded By Councillor DeHart

  THAT Bylaw No. 12694 be adopted.

  
  
  
  Carried

8.

Mayor and Councillor Items

DeHart

- behalf of mayor and coucnil attended the Apple Fest, Jason Chan kudos to him for starting this.

- Truswell Park Opening

- COps for kids Ride attended

- Project 1000 jamacian relief fund and attended

- Park Place will cut ribbon on Friday will attend

Lovegrove

- TAhursday morning 

Notice of Motion, we have UBCM resolution 47 from Port Moody noise cameras and would like to attend, vendor said no cost pilot can wait to mid october and will report back.

- after ubvcim transporation associatoin conference, Sept 30 - 21 things you may not know about the Indian Act, less thatn 2 hour read.

Hodge

- attend AGM OK Water Basin Board.

- will report back to calendar in hand with other events

Singh

- 911 is coming up and fire dept will do anual knox mountain climb. 11:00 a.mWed

Friday cultural society dinner and dance and will be attending

saturday attending recovery day on rowclift road

Mayor

 congrautalated king charles coronation for community service dehart and singh

Cannan

- toursims kelwoan stewardsharp symposium on Sept 25 free to register.  12 to 4 

Wooldridge

- this wil lbe final monday council meeting seek election in Provinckal election and need to ask council for a leave of absence.

love serviing and love kelowna, wanted to learn our community from grassroot level.  Larned what our community needs, hosuing health care and homelessness and substance use and safety. thanked council collegues.  

 

City Clerk

Resolution

M - hodge

S - lovegrove

Carrried

 

Mayor

Thanked Wooldridge for his community service and wished him good luck.

 

 

9.

Termination

This meeting was declared terminated at 5:41 a