Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, August 19, 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
• Ruth Sulentich, Economic Development and Public Engagement Specialist
• Scott Unser, Public Works Manager
• Richard Wagner, Manager of Finance
• Travis Tonn, Information Technology Manager
• Caitlin Brothen, Communications Officer
• Mike Mitchell, Utility Operations 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 7:04 p.m. 

2.

Adoption of Agenda

• 2025-08-176 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of August 19, 2025 be adopted with the following amendment: 

  Item 8.3 is moved to immediately before item 8.1. 

  Carried.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

3.1

Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2025

• 2025-08-177 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2025 be adopted.

  Carried.

3.2

Regular Council Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2025

• 2025-08-178 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2025 be adopted.

  Carried.

4.

Mayor's Report

5.

Announcements

• LCFD is holding an Information Session on Thursday, August 21 and Wednesday, August 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Station 71 for anyone interested in finding out more about joining LCFD as a paid-on-call firefighter. In particular a few new members are needed for the Carr’s Landing Station 81 in the coming year. 
• The next Pop-up Recycling Depot is being held Saturday, August 23 (10am-2pm) at the corner of Main St and Hill Rd in Lake Country’s town centre. So please bring your depot only items like Styrofoam, plastic overwrap and packaging, glass bottles and jars, lightbulbs and small household electronics and be entered to win the monthly participation draw of a $50 gift certificate to a local business of your choice.

The Director of Infrastructure and Development Engineering played a short video on the current construction being done on the emergency egress from Copper Hill Subdivision.  

6.

Delegations

6.1

Okanagan Regional Library

Danielle Hubbard, ORL CEO

7.

Planning and Development Applications

7.1

Small-Scale Multiple-Housing First Year Implementation Summary

Report for information

7.2

Temporary Use Permit | TUP00112 | Lot A, Okanagan Centre Road West

Application to allow a trailer temporarily on a residential lot

• 2025-08-179 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Temporary Use Permit TUP00112 (Attachment A to the report dated August 19, 2025) for the property at LOT A DISTRICT LOT 5216 AND SECTION 17 TOWNSHIP 20 OSOYOOS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT PLAN 40587 (PID: 012-757-306) to consider allowing a trailer on a residential lot be approved for up to 3- year term expiring on May 31, 2028;

  AND THAT prior to adoption, the applicant enters into an agreement that the trailer will be removed with the expiry of TUP00112, with no ability to renew it.

  Carried.

  Opposed: Councillor Reed

  
  

7.3

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1298, 2025 | Z0000351 | Rural Large Parcel Oyama Road

To update the subdivision regulations in the Rural Large Parcel Oyama Road zone

• 2025-08-180 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1298, 2025 be read a first, second, and third time.

  Carried.

7.4

Development Variance Permit |DVP00412 | 14710 Carrs Landing Rd

To authorize construction of an accessory building with variances to the allowable maximum floor area of an accessory suite and maximum height.

• 2025-08-181 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Development Variance Permit DVP00412 (Attachment A to the Report to Council dated August 19, 2025) for the property located at 14710 Carrs Landing Rd, legally described as Lot 1 Section 5 Township 14 Osoyoos Division Yale District Plan 41484 (PID: 014-461-951), to vary the allowable maximum floor area of an accessory suite and maximum height of an accessory building, be approved.

  Carried.

8.

Departmental Reports

Item 8.3 moved to item 8.1 as per Resolution 2025-08-176.

8.1

(Agenda Item 8.3) Council Remuneration Task Force Update

Report from the Council Remuneration Task Force (CRTF)

The Mayor declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting at 8:06 p.m. Councillor Irvine as Acting Chair released the role to Councillor Brett who assumed the Chair.

• 2025-08-182 It was moved and seconded

  That the Mayor’s annual remuneration be increased by $3,000 and Councillor’s remuneration to be increased by $1,200 – according to District Policy 164, 2018 , which states that Councillor’s will receive 40% of the Mayor’s rate. This increase should be implemented on November 1, 2026, after the election of the next Council, and will be in addition to the annual cost of living adjustment that is based on the CPI index for BC, and implemented on January 1st of each year.

  Motion Failed.

  Opposed: Councillor Patel, McKenzie and Irvine

  
  
• 2025-08-183 It was moved and seconded

  THAT in addition to the regularly applied CPI adjustment in accordance with Policy 164, the Mayor’s annual remuneration be increased by $3,000 effective January 1, 2025;

  AND THAT notwithstanding the increase to the Mayor’s remuneration for 2025, the Councillor’s remuneration remain at the current rate for 2025;

  AND THAT the Councillor’s remuneration to be increased by $1,200 according to District Policy 164, 2018 at 40% of the Mayor’s rate effective November 1, 2026.

  Motion Failed.

  Opposed: Acting Mayor Brett, Councillor Lewis, Reed, Patel, McKenzie and Irvine 

  
  
• Amendment:
  2025-08-184 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the main motion be amended by amending the third line of the main resolution to read:

  AND THAT the Councillor’s remuneration to be increased according to District Policy 164, 2018 at 40% of the Mayor’s rate effective November 1, 2026.

  Amendment to Main Motion Failed.

  Opposed: Acting Mayor Brett, Councillor Lewis, Reed, Patel, McKenzie and Irvine 

  
  
• 2025-08-185 It was moved and seconded

  THAT in addition to the regularly applied CPI adjustment in accordance with Policy 164, 2018, to both the Mayor and Councillors, the Mayor’s annual remuneration be increased by $3,000 effective January 1, 2025;

  AND THAT notwithstanding the increase to the Mayor’s remuneration for 2025, Councillor remuneration remain at the current rate for 2025;

  AND THAT notwithstanding the Mayor's increase, Councillor remuneration be adjusted to return to 40% of Mayor’s rate according to policy 164, 2018 effective November 1, 2026.

  Motion Failed.

  Opposed: Acting Mayor Brett, Councillor Lewis, Reed and Irvine

  
  
• 2025-08-186 It was moved and seconded

  That the Mayor’s annual remuneration be increased by $3,000 and Councillor’s remuneration to be increased by $1,200 – according to District Policy 164, 2018 , which states that Councillor’s will receive 40% of the Mayor’s rate. This increase should be implemented on November 1, 2026, after the election of the next Council, and will be in addition to the annual cost of living adjustment that is based on the CPI index for BC, and implemented on January 1st of each year.

  AND THAT the other Council policies reflecting technology be synchronized.

  Carried.

  Opposed: Councillor Irvine

  Mayor Ireland resumed the Chair at 9:29 p.m. and Council continued with item 8.1. 

  
  

8.2

(Agenda Item 8.1) Solid Waste Management Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1297, 2025

A bylaw to amend the Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw 708, 2009

• 2025-08-187 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Solid Waste Management Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1297, 2025 be read a first, second, and third time.

  Carried.

8.3

(Agenda Item 8.2) Grant in Aid Application | GIA2025-003 | Team Canada Dance

Grant-in-Aid application for Emma and Tessa Starling competing on Team Canada Dance

• 2025-08-188 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the Grant-in-Aid application from Andrea Szilagyi for a total of $1000.00 to assist with travel, accommodation, meals, and fees for Emma and Tessa Starling to compete at a world championship dance event in Prague, Czechia in October 2026 be accepted.

  Carried.

8.4

Second Quarter Statistics

For Information.

9.

Bylaws for Adoption and Readings Following a Public Hearing

9.1

Alternative Means of Public Notice | Bylaw 1293, 2025

Read a 1st, 2nd, 3rd time July 15, 2025.

• 2025-08-189 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Alternative Means of Public Notice Bylaw 1293, 2025 be adopted.

  Carried.

9.2

Water and Sanitary Sewer Regulation and Rate Amendment Bylaws

Read a 1st, 2nd, 3rd time July 15, 2025.

• 2025-08-190 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw 1286, 2025 be adopted;

  AND THAT the Sanitary Sewer Regulation and Rate Bylaw 1287, 2025 be adopted.

  Carried.

10.

Rise and Report from In Camera

11.

Council Committees

12.

External Committees and Boards

12.1

Board of Education Meeting Highlights of June 11, 2025

12.2

Regional District of Central Okanagan Board Report of July 17, 2025

12.3

Okanagan Basin Water Board Report of August 7, 2025

13.

Strategic Priorities

14.

Report from Councillors

Councillor Irvine enjoyed the break with friends and family.  She was happy to see the Districts OCP booth at the farmers markets. 

Councillor McKenzie thanked those who responded to the fire near Vernon.  He reminded the community to be aware of no parking signs.  

Councillor Brett echoed comments regarding the summer break, as well as fire response support.  She announced ArtWalk is right around the corner in early September.  She discussed the return of students back to school, and reminded the community to slow down and be aware of school zones.

Councillor Patel echoed Councillor Brett's comments with regard to driving speed in the community.

Councillor Reed thanked the Carr's Landing Community and Recreation Association for the music evening by the Coral Beach tennis courts.  She noted the Carr's Landing survey has closed with approximately 200 responses.  She thanked the CAO for the infomration meeting on July 23rd regarding District and Carr's landing water.

Councillor Lewis had a great summer and enjoyed the times he was able to attend Live In Lake Country.

Mayor Ireland commended the Parks and Recreation team for summer events in Lake Country.  He attended the opening of the first fish passage in Okanagan Lake over the weekend. 

15.

Adjournment

The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:48 p.m.