Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, September 03, 2024 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 Engineering & Environmental Services
• Reyna Seabrook, Director of Corporate Services
• Matt Vader, Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
• Steven Gubbels, Manager of Development
• Greg Price, Manager of Building and Bylaw Services
• Scott Unser, Public Works Manager
• Richard Wagner, Manager of Finance
• Kiel Wilkie, Utility Manager
• Brian Zurek, Manager of Planning
• Makayla Ablitt, Legislative Technical Clerk
• Travis Tonn, Support Analyst
• Chelsea Van Dulken, Public Works Clerk
• Caitlin Brothen, Communications Officer
• Sheeja Vimalan, Planner

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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

• 2024-09-163 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of September 3, 2024 be adopted.

  Carried.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

3.1

Regular Council Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2024

• 2024-09-164 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2024 be adopted.

  Carried.

4.

Mayor's Report

5.

Announcements

Its Back to School time, so we’d like to remind everyone to slow down when driving and watch for young people walking, cycling, skateboarding and scootering to school. 

We encourage everyone to continue to take FireSmart action by trimming trees and hedges, cleaning pine needles out of gutters around their home, and using the big blue green waste disposal bins placed around the community. The FireSmart green waste bin for the Copper Hill/Clearwater subdivision has been moved from Sherman Dr to 3774 Woodsdale Rd near the rail trail and tennis courts.

The 31^st annual Lake Country ArtWalk is coming up this weekend – September 7-8 (10am-5pm) at the Community Complex at GESS and HS Grenda Middle School.  The theme this year is Art for a Changing World. Admission is still only $2.

6.

Delegations

7.

Planning and Development Applications

7.1

Development Permit with Variance | DP000819 | 11474 Petrie Road

Multiple-Unit Development Permit with Variances

• 2024-09-165 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Development Permit with variance DP000819 (Attachment A to the Report to Council dated September 03, 2024) for the property at 11474 Petrie Road (Roll 02395000; PID 005-460-701) to allow for a residential development be approved.

  Carried.

7.2

Request for Council Feedback | 15660 Oyama Road

To seek Council direction on the proposed expansion of commercial uses

Pat Begoray, owner

Mr. Begoray provided additional information in response to questions from Council related to business operations, use of the boat launch and estimations on increased traffic as a result of offering boat sales at the subject property.

• 2024-09-166 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Council hear from the owner of the property at 15660 Oyama Road regarding the proposed expansion of commercial use. 

  Carried.
• 2024-09-167 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the consideration of proposed expansion of commercial uses at 15660 Oyama Road (Roll No. 01878.000 PID: 009-973-656) to regulate the long-term use of the parcel for boat sales and storage be referred to the September 10, 2024 Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried.

7.3

Area Structure Plan | ASP00002 | 11470 Bond Road

To seek Council direction on a proposed Urban Containment Boundary adjustment

• 2024-09-168 It was moved and seconded

  THAT staff be directed to work with the developer of the property at 11470 Bond Road to prepare the documents necessary to process applications to amend the Urban Containment Boundary, and Future Land Use Designation of the Official Community Plan; and the Zoning Bylaw to authorize multi-family residential development on the parcel.

   

  Carried.

8.

Departmental Reports

8.1

BC Transit Update

8.2

Boundary Adjustment | Process

Update on the proposed Boundary Adjustment with the City of Kelowna and request to confirm how to proceed in obtaining approval of the electors

• 2024-09-169 It was moved and seconded

  THAT an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) pursuant to section 86 of the Community Charter, be used to obtain approval of the electors for a boundary adjustment that would transfer 5 properties, as identified on Attachment A to the Report to Council from the CAO dated September 3, 2024, from the City of Kelowna to the District of Lake Country municipal boundaries;

  AND THAT a referral letter outlining the proposed boundary adjustment be forwarded to the RDCO and the WFN to share information and provide an opportunity for comment on the project.

  Carried.

8.3

UBCM CEPF Thermal Imaging Camera Replacement

Application to support the 2025 thermal imaging camera renewal and replacement costs

• 2024-09-170 It was moved and seconded

  THAT a grant application to the 2024 UBCM-CEPF Volunteer and Composite Fire Departments Equipment and Training stream in the amount of $40,000 to provide fund to the 2025 renewal and replacement of thermal imaging cameras be supported;

  AND THAT the District of Lake Country provide overall grant management.

  Carried.

9.

Bylaws for Adoption and Readings Following a Public Hearing

9.1

Subdivision and Development Servicing Amendment (Schedule M) Bylaw 1241, 2024

Read a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd time at the August 20, 2024 Regular Council Meeting. 

• 2024-09-171 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Subdivision and Development Servicing Amendment (Schedule M) Bylaw 1241, 2024 be adopted.

  Carried.

10.

Rise and Report from In Camera

10.1

Water Services Advisory Committee (WSAC) | New Member Appointment

2024-08-058 It was moved and seconded

THAT Paul Partlo be appointed to the Water Services Advisory Committee for a 3-year term;

AND THAT the appointment be declassified from confidential.

Carried.

11.

Council Committees

12.

External Committees and Boards

12.1

Regional District of Central Okanagan Board Report of August 22, 2024

13.

Strategic Priorities

14.

Report from Councillors

Councillor Irvine noted she is looking forward to UBCM with Council who has grown together as a team. 

Councillor McKenzie reminded everyone ArtWalk is this weekend which is an amazing community event.  

Councillor Brett reiterated ArtWalk is this weekend and also encouraged the community to support the Lake Country Rotary Club Lobster Crawl fundraiser taking place September 20th.

Councillor Patel noted that he recently experienced dangerous motorcycle behaviour on local roads and requested that people please drive safely and respectfully. 

Councillor Reed thanked staff for the road resurfacing on Carr's Landing Road near Whiskey Cove and for the pedestrian light signs recently installed near the local schools. She continued, announcing the following events:

The Carr's Landing Local Service Area (LSA) Water Servicing Strategy meeting will be held September 11th at 6:30 p.m. at Creekside Theatre. The event is open to all residents.

The Lake Country Health, Shine the Light Gala will be held September 12th at 50th Parallel Winery to support Lake Country Health and a community health centre. Tickets are available for purchase.

The Carr's Landing Safer Roads Community Group will be meeting on September 18th at Beasley Community Centre to share ideas and collaborate with residents, Interior Health and staff. 

Councillor Lewis reiterated that ArtWalk is taking place this weekend and reminded everyone that due to Council attending UBCM the week of the September 16th, the Regular Council Meeting will be held next week, September 10th at 7 p.m. 

14.1

Notice of Motion from Councillor Irvine made August 20, 2024

THAT staff be directed to report back on information and costs related to assuming responsibilities for the Lake Country banners currently administered by the Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC).

Notice of Motion deferred to a future Council Meeting for consideration. 

15.

Adjournment

The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.