Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, November 05, 2024, Immediately following the Public Hearing

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
• 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
• Shaun Lesowski, Parks and Facilities Manager
• Scott Unser, Public Works Manager
• Richard Wagner, Manager of Finance
• Brian Zurek, Manager of Planning
• Makayla Ablitt, Legislative Technical Clerk
• Jeremy Frick, Director of Planning & Development
• Carie Liefke, Manager of Current Planning
• Brad Savoury, Director of Legal Services and Risk Management

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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 9:59 p.m. 

2.

Adoption of Agenda

• 2024-11-193 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for November 5, 2024 be adopted with the following amendment:

  • Item 6.1 Lake Country Community Policing Delegation be rescheduled for a future meeting.
  Carried.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

3.1

Regular Council Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2024

• 2024-11-194 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2024 be adopted.

  Carried.

4.

Mayor's Report

5.

Announcements

The Oyama branch #189 of the Royal Canadian Legion will be hosting a Remembrance Day Service on Monday, November 11th. Please be seated by 10:30am in the George Elliot Secondary School Gym. Everyone is welcome, and an ASL Interpreter will be provided. A procession to the cenotaph will follow the ceremony. There will be a Public Open House will be held at the Legion located at 15712 Oyama Rd.

6.

Delegations

6.1

Lake Country Community Policing

Lee Hicks, President, to present

Rescheduled for the Regular Council Meeting on November 19, 2024.

7.

Planning and Development Applications

7.1

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1242, 2024 | Z0000265 | 9850 Chase Road

Rezoning from RR2 – Rural Residential to RU1 – Small Scale Multi Unit Housing

• 2024-11-195 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Zoning Amendment (Z0000265) Bylaw 1242, 2024 be read a first, second, and third time;

  AND THAT prior to adoption, the District secure a road reserve covenant and associated right-of-way on title of the subject property to allow for future road network construction.

  Carried.

  OPPOSED: Councillor Brett

  
  

7.2

OCP and Zoning Bylaw Amendment | OPZ00002 | 9751 & 9819 Bottom Wood Lake Road

OCP and Zoning Bylaw Amendment to facilitate proposed Westpoint Apartment Housing

• 2024-11-196 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the Regular Council Meeting of November 5, 2024 continue past 11:00 p.m.

  Carried.

  OPPOSED: Councillor McKenzie

  
  
• 2024-11-197 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Official Community Plan Amendment (OPZ00002) Bylaw 1247, 2024 be read a first and second time and forwarded to a public hearing;

  THAT Zoning Amendment (OPZ00002) Bylaw 1248, 2024 be read a first and second time and forwarded to a public hearing;

  AND THAT prior to adoption, the District secure, via registered covenant, a monetary contribution for off-site transportation network infrastructure upgrades.

  Carried.

  OPPOSED: Councillor Reed

  
  

8.

Departmental Reports

8.1

2025 - 2029 Financial Plan Preview

Preview of the 2025-2029 Financial Plan including process and public engagement plan

8.2

Third Quarter Statistics

For information.

9.

Bylaws for Adoption and Readings Following a Public Hearing

9.1

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

Brought forward for third reading following the Public Hearing.

• 2024-11-198 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Zoning Amendment (Z0000268) Bylaw 1245, 2024 be read a third time.

  Carried.

10.

Rise and Report from In Camera

11.

Council Committees

11.1

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee DRAFT Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2024

12.

External Committees and Boards

12.1

Regional District of Central Okanagan Board Report of October 24, 2024

13.

Strategic Priorities

14.

Report from Councillors

Councillor Patel thanked the public for engaging in the Public Hearing this evening.

Councillor Brett noted the following events at Okanagan Centre Hall:

• Okanagan Centre Christmas dinner and dance on December 7th;
• Enchanting Holiday Gathering on December 8th; and
• A Holiday Market on December 15th.

Councillor Irvine thanked the community for their attendance at the Public Hearing.

Councillor McKenzie thanked Staff organization of the Public Hearing, and was thankful to attend virtually.  He hopes to see the fellow Councillors at Remembrance Day Ceremonies.

The Mayor thanked community members for respectful comments at the Public Hearing and appreciated their attendance.

14.1

Notice of Motion from Councillor Reed made September 10, 2024

• 2024-10-199 It was moved and seconded

  THAT staff be directed to send a letter to Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regarding the loss of our local programming.

  Carried.

15.

Adjournment

The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:26 p.m.