Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, September 02, 2025 at 7:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

Council Chambers/Video Conference

10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road

Lake Country, British Columbia V4V 2M1

Council Present:

• Mayor Blair Ireland
• Councillor Tricia Brett
• Councillor Heather Irvine
• Councillor Michael Lewis
• Councillor Todd McKenzie
• Councillor Bib Patel
• Councillor Cara Reed

Staff Present:

• Paul Gipps, Chief Administrative Officer
• Jeremy Frick, Director of Planning & Development
• Trevor James, Chief Financial Officer
• Darren Lee, Fire Chief
• Matthew Salmon, Director of Infrastructure & Development Engineering
• Brad Savoury, Director of Legal Services and Risk Management
• Reyna Seabrook, Director of Corporate Services
• Matt Vader, Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
• Carie Liefke, Manager of Current Planning
• Brent Penner, Deputy Fire Chief
• Scott Unser, Public Works Manager
• Richard Wagner, Manager of Finance
• Kiel Wilkie, Capital Project Manager
• Brian Zurek, Manager of Long Range Planning
• Makayla Ablitt, Manager of Corporate Administration
• Travis Tonn, Information Technology Manager

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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.

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 

2.

Adoption of Agenda

• 2025-09-191 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of September 2, 2025 be adopted with the following addition:

  8.2 Temporary Appointment of Approving Officer

  Carried.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

3.1

Committee of the Whole Minutes of August 19, 2025

• 2025-09-192 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes of August 19, 2025 be adopted.

  Carried.

3.2

Regular Council Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2025

• 2025-09-193 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2025 be adopted.

  Carried.

4.

Mayor's Report

5.

Announcements

• Lake Country Official Community Plan Review and Update
  The District is reviewing its Official Community Plan. This plan will shape how our community grows and develops over the next 20 years.
  We will be hosting two open houses at Municipal Hall and want to hear from you!
  
  
• • Wednesday, Sept 10^th 3pm – 7pm
  • Thursday, Sept 11^th 9am – 1pm

Visit www.LetsGrowLakeCountry.ca to take a survey that is available until Sept 30th. This site is full of information about the process and ways to get involved.

 

• Interested in monitoring your household water consumption?
  The District is excited to provide an online feature that allows utility customers to view detailed data on water consumption for their property.
  This portal, called Neptune My360, allows customers to view their water usage 24/7, set out of town alerts and detect potential leaks.
  Access Neptune My360 through your utility account on MyLakeCountry.ca!  

 

• The 32nd Annual Lake Country ArtWalk is happening this weekend - September 6 & 7, 2024, 10:00am to 5:00pm each day, with some special events extending into the evening on Saturday.  For two days every September, the Lake Country Community Complex at George Elliot Secondary and Creekside Theatre transforms into a festival of creativity. Everyone is welcome and the entry fee is still only a toonie.

 

6.

Delegations

6.1

HomeZero Collective

Improving Home Energy Performance

Pilot Project Results, presented by Amandeep Singh

• 2025-09-194 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Staff be directed to write a letter of support for HomeZero Collective's Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Application for a Clean Energy Neighbourhoods Capital Project in Lake Country.

  Carried.

  OPPOSED: Councillor Irvine

  
  

6.2

Council Strategic Priorities 2024-2026

Council Strategic Priorities

• 2025-09-195 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Council adopt the Council Strategic Priorities 2024-2026 Attachment to the Report to Council dated August 19, 2025 titled “Lake Country Strategic Plan 2025 - Final.pdf”.

  Carried.

7.

Planning and Development Applications

7.1

Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment | ASP00002| 11470 Bond Road

Application to include the subject property inside the Urban Containment Boundary, amend the Official Community Plan future land use designation to High-Density Residential and rezone the subject property to RM4 – Low Density Multiple Housing

• 2025-09-196 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Official Community Plan Amendment (ASP00002) Bylaw 1290, 2025 as shown on Attachment F (OPTION 1) be read a first time;

  THAT Official Community Plan Amendment (ASP00002) Bylaw 1290, 2025 be considered in conjunction with the District’s financial plan and waste management plan;

  AND THAT Official Community Plan Amendment (ASP00002) Bylaw 1290, 2025 as shown on Attachment F (OPTION 1) be read a second time;

  AND THAT Official Community Plan Amendment (ASP00002) Bylaw 1290, 2025 as shown on Attachment F (OPTION 1) be forwarded to a public hearing

  AND FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to work with the Applicant and bring forward options for a comprehensive development zone for Council's consideration.

  Carried.

7.2

Official Community Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment | OCP00055 & Z0000263 | 12036 Pretty Road

OCP Land Use Amendment from Urban Residential to High-Density Residential and Zoning Bylaw Amendment from RU1 – Small Scale Multiple Housing to RM4 – Low Density Multiple Housing

• 2025-09-197 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Official Community Plan Amendment (OCP00055) Bylaw 1278, 2025 be read a first time;

  AND THAT Official Community Plan Amendment (OCP00055) Bylaw 1278, 2025, be considered in conjunction with the District’s financial plan and waste management plan;

  AND THAT Official Community Plan Amendment (OCP00055) Bylaw 1278, 2025 be read a second time.

  AND THAT Official Community Plan Amendment (OCP00055) Bylaw 1278, 2025 be forwarded to a public hearing.

  AND THAT Rezoning Application (Z0000263) Bylaw 1300, 2025 be read a first and second time.

  AND THAT Rezoning Application (Z0000263) Bylaw 1300, 2025 be forwarded to a public hearing.

  Carried.

7.3

Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment | OPZ00004 |9730, 9750, 9764, 9778 Highway 97 and 9743, 9751 Okanagan Centre Road East (6 Parcels)

• 2025-09-198 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Official Community Plan Amendment (OPZ00004) Bylaw 1294, 2025 be read a first time;

  AND THAT Official Community Plan Amendment (OPZ00004) Bylaw 1294, 2025 be considered in conjunction with the District’s financial plan and waste management plan;

  AND THAT Official Community Plan Amendment (OPZ00004) Bylaw 1294, 2025 be read a second time.

  AND THAT Official Community Plan Amendment (OPZ00004) Bylaw 1294, 2025 be forwarded to a public hearing;

  AND THAT Rezoning application (OPZ00004) Bylaw 1295, 2025 be read a first and second time;

  AND THAT Rezoning application (OPZ00004) Bylaw 1295, 2025 be forwarded to a public hearing.

  Carried.

7.4

Zoning Amendment Application | Z0000342 | Bylaw 1277, 2025 | 11263 Lodge Road

Rezoning a property from RU6 – Large Lot Small-Scale Multiple Housing to RM2 – Low Density Row Housing

• 2025-09-199 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Zoning Amendment (Z0000342) Bylaw 1277, 2025 be read a first, second and third time.

  AND THAT the applicant be required to meet the following prior to conditions:

  a) obtain approval of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) Amendment for Alto Utilities.

  Carried.

7.5

Development Permit with Variance | DP001093 | 4111 Evans Road

To allow the overall slope of a tiered wall system to exceed the maximum 1:1 slope permitted by Zoning Bylaw 561, 2007

• 2025-09-200 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Development Permit with Variance DP001093 (Attachment A in the Report to Council dated September 2, 2025) for the property at 4111 Evans Rd, be approved.

  Carried.

7.6

Bylaw to amend Bylaw 1265, 2025 | Z0000335 | 14198 Middle Bench Road

Map correction for the rezoning of 14198 Middle Bench Road

• 2025-09-201 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Zoning Amendment (Z0000335) Bylaw 1299, 2025 be read a first and second time;

  AND THAT Zoning Amendment (Z0000335) Bylaw 1299, 2025 be forwarded to a public hearing.

  Carried.

8.

Departmental Reports

8.1

Grant-in-Aid Application | GIA2025-004 | Carr’s Landing Community & Recreation Association

Grant-in-Aid application for Carr’s Landing Community & Recreation Association

• 2025-09-202 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the Grant-in-Aid application from the Carr’s Landing Community & Recreation Association for $266.00 to assist with a community survey be approved.

  Carried.

8.2

Temporary Appointment of Approving Officer

Appointment of Approving Officer to ensure business continuity

• 2025-09-203 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Mr. Matthew Salmon, Director of Infrastructure & Development Engineering, be temporarily appointed as Approving Officer for the District of Lake Country until February 27, 2026

  AND THAT Mr. Brandon Mitchell, Infrastructure and Development Engineering Department, be temporarily appointed as the alternate Approving Officer for the District of Lake Country until February 27, 2026.

  Carried.

9.

Bylaws for Adoption and Readings Following a Public Hearing

9.1

Solid Waste Management Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1297, 2025

Read a 1st, 2nd, 3rd time August 19, 2025.

• 2025-09-204 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Solid Waste Management Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1297, 2025 be adopted.

  Carried.

10.

Rise and Report from In Camera

11.

Council Committees

12.

External Committees and Boards

12.1

Regional District of Central Okanagan Board Report of August 21, 2025

13.

Strategic Priorities

14.

Report from Councillors

Councillor Irvine wished the community a happy harvest season and reminded the community of the shared pathway on lodge.

Councillor Lewis reminded the community of ArtWalk this weekend. 

Councillor McKenzie will be at ArtWalk over the weekend, and asked questions regarding dumping fees for volunteer organizations.  

Councillor Reed would like to hear from BC Hydro as a delegation.  She noted the rain in July caused massive wash outs in Carr's Landing and wondered if a team could come repair the road prior to winter.  She thanked the Carr's Landing Community and Recreation Association for the survey and hopes they have the opportunity to present to Council and Committees on the results of the survey.  Councillor Reed asked for information on how funds collected from the Speculation & Vacancy Tax being are distributed back to the community.

Councillor Patel reminded community members that there is still a fire ban. 

Councillor Brett read a statement she wrote regarding the recent removal and banning of approximately 200 books from Alberta libraries.

Mayor Ireland discussed the importance of education.  He reminded the community to take care, slow down, and support local.

15.

Adjournment

The Mayor adjourned the meeting at  10:05 p.m.