Agenda
Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, February 03, 2026 at 7:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

Council Chambers/Video Conference

10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road

Lake Country, British Columbia V4V 2M1

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1.

Call to Order and Territorial Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that we are conducting our business today on the unceded territory of squilx”/syilx (Okanagan) peoples. As a Council, we recognize the importance of doing our best to build respectful relationships that contribute to stewarding the land and waters in the community with integrity and consideration for future generations.

2.

Adoption of Agenda

• Recommendation

  THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of February 3, 2026 be adopted.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

3.1

Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2026

• Recommendation

  THAT the Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2026 be adopted.

3.2

Regular Council Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2026

• Recommendation

  THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2026 be adopted.

4.

Mayor's Report

5.

Announcements

6.

Delegations

6.1

Lake Country Health Update

Executive Director, Brad Buie to present

7.

Planning and Development Applications

7.1

Area Structure Plan | ASP00005 | 9850 Chase Road (Lakestone)

Zoning Amendment for Lakestone Comprehensive Development Zone and 9850 Chase Road

• Recommendation

  THAT Zoning Amendment (ASP00005) Bylaw 1316, 2026 be read a first, second and third time.

7.2

Development Variance Permit| DVP00428| 15830 Whiskey Cove Rd

To request a variance to allow the construction of a new pile-driven, U-shaped dock.

• Recommendation

  THAT Development Variance Permit DVP00428 (Attachment A to the Report to Council dated February 3, 2026) for the property located at 15830 Whiskey Cove Rd, legally described LOT 3 SECTION 8 TOWNSHIP 14 ODYD PLAN 22222 (PID: 007-026-951), to permit a variance to the dock shape requirement, be approved.

7.3

Agricultural Land Reserve | ALR00198 | 10220 Konschuh Rd

To permit a second residence on an A1 – Agriculture 1 parcel for farm helps

• Recommendation

  THAT Agricultural Land Reserve ALR00198 application for the property located at 10220 Konschuh Road, legally described as LOT C DISTRICT LOT 118 OSOYOOS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT PLAN 457 EXCEPT PLANS B1030, DD1617D, 2087D, 20009, 20771, 25047 (PID 004-709-985), to permit a second residence, be supported with the requirement that the additional dwelling be sited a minimum of 14.0 m from the east property line.

8.

Departmental Reports

8.1

Grant Application | Emergency Operations Centres Equipment and Training

Regional grant for temporary relocation of EOC to Ellison Heritage Community Centre.

• Recommendation

  THAT the District of Lake Country support a regional grant application by the Regional District of Central Okanagan to the February 2026 intake of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) for Emergency Operations Centres Equipment and Training stream;

  AND THAT the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) be authorized to apply for, receive and manage the grant funding on behalf of the District of Lake Country.

8.2

Grant Application | Public Notification and Evacuation Route Planning

Regional grant application to refine the 250 evacuation zones and update the evacuation plan.

• Recommendation

  THAT the District of Lake Country support a regional grant application by the Regional District of Central Okanagan to the April 2026 intake of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) for Public Notification & Evacuation Route Planning stream;

  AND THAT the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) be authorized to apply for, receive and manage the grant funding on behalf of the District of Lake Country.

8.3

2026 General Election Officer Appointments

Appointment of Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer

• Recommendation

  THAT pursuant to section 58 (1) of the Local Government Act, Reyna Seabrook, Director of Corporate Services, be appointed as the Chief Election Officer for the purposes of conducting the 2026 General Local Election;

  AND THAT the Makayla Ablitt, Manager of Corporate Administration, be appointed as the Deputy Chief Election officer for the 2026 General Local Election.

8.4

2025 Fourth Quarter Statistics

For Information

9.

Bylaws for Adoption and Readings Following a Public Hearing

9.1

Road Closure Bylaw | RC2025-009 | 9751 Okanagan Centre Road E

Read a first, second and third time January 20, 2026

For adoption

• Recommendation

  THAT Road Closure Bylaw (RC2025-009) 1312, 2025 be adopted.

10.

Rise and Report from In Camera

11.

Council Committees

12.

External Committees and Boards

12.1

Okanagan Regional Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2025

13.

Strategic Priorities

14.

Report from Councillors

14.1

Notice of Motion from Councillor Reed made January 13, 2026

• Recommendation

  THAT staff be directed to evaluate the potential benefits, risks, and community impacts with aligning the Districts Short-Term Rental (STR) policies with current Provincial legislation, specifically to the inclusion of carriage houses as eligible short-term rental accommodations.

  AND THAT the evaluation include, but not limited to: 

  • Alignment with Provincial STR regulations and intent;
  • Impacts on long-term rental supply and housing affordability;
  • Neighbourhood compatibility, enforcement capacity, and compliance considerations;
  • Infrastructure, parking, and servicing implications;
  • Economic and tourism impacts; and 
  • Any required zoning, bylaw, or policy amendments.

  AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to Council with findings and options for consideration.

15.

Adjournment

 

 

posted January 29, 2026
Reyna Seabrook, Corporate Officer