Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, November 19, 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
• Brad Savoury, Director of Legal Services and Risk Management
• Reyna Seabrook, Director of Corporate Services
• Matt Vader, Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
• Steven Gubbels, Manager of Development
• Shaun Lesowski, Parks and Facilities Manager
• Carie Liefke, Manager of Current Planning
• Richard Wagner, Manager of Finance
• Kiel Wilkie, Utility Manager
• Brian Zurek, Manager of Planning
• Makayla Ablitt, Legislative Technical Clerk
• Travis Tonn, Support Analyst
• Caitlin Brothen, Communications Officer

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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

• 2024-11-200 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of November 19, 2024 be adopted.

  Carried.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

3.1

Public Hearing Minutes of November 5, 2024

For adoption

• 2024-11-201 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2024 be adopted.

  Carried.

3.2

Regular Council Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2024

For adoption

• 2024-11-202 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2024 be adopted.

  Carried.

4.

Mayor's Report

5.

Announcements

The Winter Family Gathering Traditional Pow Wow will be held November 23rd at Winfield Memorial Hall from noon to 7 pm with the Grand Entry at 1 pm.

On December 3, 2024 Council will start their Regular Council Meeting early at 5:30 p.m. to begin budget discussions. In order to start the meeting ahead of the scheduled time, a Council resolution is required.

• 2024-11-203 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the Regular Council Meeting of December 3, 2024 start at 5:30 p.m. instead of the scheduled 7:00 p.m.

  Carried.

6.

Delegations

6.1

WildSafeBC

Season End Presentation by Breanna Scott, WildSafeBC Central Okanagan Coordinator

6.2

Lake Country Community Policing

Lee Hicks, President, presented

7.

Planning and Development Applications

7.1

OCP and Zoning Bylaw Amendment | OPZ00003 | O'Rourke Family Vineyard

OCP and Zoning Amendment to facilitate a vineyard, winery, event centre, restaurant, and accommodations.

• 2024-11-204 It was moved and seconded

  THAT first reading of Zoning Amendment (Z0000257) Bylaw 1156, 2021 be rescinded and the bylaw be closed;

  AND THAT Official Community Plan Amendment (OPZ00003) Bylaw 1249, 2024 be read a first time;

  AND THAT Zoning Amendment (OPZ00003) Bylaw 1250, 2024 be read a first time.

  Carried.
• 2024-11-205 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Zoning Amendment (OPZ00003) Bylaw 1250, 2024 be amended by:

  • clarifying the language regarding the number of sleeping units for the winery tourist accommodation
  Carried.
• 2024-11-206 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Zoning Amendment (OPZ00003) Bylaw 1250, 2024 be amended by:

  • reducing the height requirement for all dwelling units from 10m to 9.5m.
  Motion Failed.

  OPPOSED: Mayor Ireland, Councillors Brett, Irvine, Lewis, McKenzie, Patel

  
  
• 2024-11-207 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Zoning Amendment (OPZ00003) Bylaw 1250, 2024 be amended by:

  • increasing the setback for the winery accessory buildings in order to allow for the 12m height
  Motion Failed.

  OPPOSED: Mayor Ireland, Councillors Brett, Irvine, Lewis, McKenzie, Patel

  
  
• 2024-11-208 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Zoning Amendment (OPZ00003) Bylaw 1250, 2024 be amended by:

  • adding the requirement for all event parking be contained on site
  Carried.

7.2

Development Variance Permit | DVP00377|12892 Pixton Road

Development Variance Permit to authorize construction of a residential dock

• 2024-11-209 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Development Variance Permit DVP00377 (Attachment A in the Report to Council dated November 19, 2024) for the property at 12892 Pixton Road (Roll 02997.000; PID:009-444-301) to allow construction of a dock be approved.

  Carried.

7.3

Zoning Amendment | Z0000345 | 3223 Woodsdale Rd & 11437 Bottom Wood Lake Rd.

For Council’s Information – Rezoning Application from C1 to CD15

• For Information.

7.4

Temporary Use Permit | TUP00105 | 15660 Oyama Road

To authorize outdoor and indoor storage of recreational vehicles, one residential security operator unit, minor service (with restrictions), and boat sales for up to three years.

Pat Begoray | Applicant
Mr. Begoray addressed Council and answered questioned regarding the proposed application.

Brandon Spear | Shoreline Dr
Mr. Spear noted his opposition to the proposed application.

Andrew Spear | Cliffshore Dr
Mr. Spear noted his opposition to the proposed application reading a section of the building code.

Carter Spear | Middleton Court
Mr. Spear noted his concern for increased water traffic and stated his opposition to the proposed application.

The Mayor asked if there were any further comments from the gallery.  There were none.

Paul Spear | 
Mr. Spear addressed council and asked that if the proposed application does go though, the launch ramp updated by the applicant.

• 2024-11-210 It was moved and seconded

  THAT members of the gallery be permitted to address Council in consideration of Item 7.4 Temporary Use Permit |  TUP00105 | 15660 Oyama Road.

  Carried.
• 2024-11-211 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Temporary Use Permit TUP00105 (Attachment A to the report dated November 19, 2024) for the property at 15660 Oyama Road (Roll 1878000; PID 009-973-656) to allow the temporary land use of outdoor and indoor storage of recreational vehicles, one residential security operator unit, boat sales, and minor service (with restrictions) be approved for 2 years.

  Main Motion Carried as Amended.
• Amendment:
  2024-11-212 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the main motion be amended to include:

  AND THAT the applicant be required to record and report back to staff on all boat launch use, boats stored on site, and boat sales.

  Amendment to Main Motion Carried.

  The main motion as amended reads as follows:

  THAT Temporary Use Permit TUP00105 (Attachment A to the report dated November 19, 2024) for the property at 15660 Oyama Road (Roll 1878000; PID 009-973-656) to allow the temporary land use of outdoor and indoor storage of recreational vehicles, one residential security operator unit, boat sales, and minor service (with restrictions) be approved for 2 years.

  AND THAT the applicant be required to record and report back to staff on all boat launch use, boats stored on site, and boat sales.

   

  
  

8.

Departmental Reports

8.1

2025 Regular Council Meeting Schedule

Adoption of the 2025 Regular Council Meeting Schedule.

• 2025-11-213 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the 2025 Regular Council Meeting Schedule, Attachment A to the report dated November 19, 2024, be adopted;

  AND THAT the schedule be posted and advertised in accordance with the Community Charter.

  Carried.

9.

Bylaws for Adoption and Readings Following a Public Hearing

9.1

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1245, 2024 | Z0000268 | 11511 Turtle Bay Court

For adoption

• 2024-11-214 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Zoning Amendment (Z0000268) Bylaw 1245, 2024 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 October 30, 2024

13.

Strategic Priorities

14.

Report from Councillors

Councillor Reed thanked the Lions, Rotary Club and Lake Country Fire Department for the fireworks at Beasley on Halloween.  She also thanked everyone who attended the service on Remembrance Day.

Councillor Patel echoed Councillor Reeds comments regarding Remembrance Day.  He had the honor of laying the wreath on behalf of Lake Country, and it was great to see the community together.

Councillor Brett and Mayor Ireland had the pleasure of attending a signing on an agreement between Local Governments and First Nation Governments to work together on water issues.  She felt privileged to be there, and thanked Council for their support.  Lake Country Food Bank is hosting a fund raiser on December 8th from 7pm - 9pm at Grey Monk Estate Winery.  Tickets for the event can be purchased here.

Councillor McKenzie noted the ribbon cutting for the new Food Bank building is Friday November 22nd. He is impressed how much use the new dock on Pelmewash is getting and is looking forward to more use when the weather is better.

Mayor Ireland was honored to lay the wreath on Remembrance Day in Kelowna on behalf of RDCO.  He also attended Indigenous Remembrance Day on November 8th at WFN. Mayor Ireland discussed the signing he attended with Councillor Brett and noted this was the first time since 1974 that Syilx Okanagan Nation Okanagan-Similkameen have signed an agreement together, and the first time a Municipal Government has ever signed an agreement with Syilx Okanagan Nation.  He gave kudos to Councillor Brett for her speech during the signing, noting it was amazing.  The Powwow is being held on Saturday at the Winfield Hall with the grand march beginning at 1pm.

15.

Adjournment

The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:33 p.m.