Agenda
Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, March 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

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1.

Call to Order

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.

2.

Adoption of Agenda

• Recommendation

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

3.

Adoption of Minutes

3.1

Special Council Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2024

• Recommendation

  THAT the Special Council Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2024 be adopted.

3.2

Regular Council Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2024

• Recommendation

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

4.

Report from Mayor

4.1

Regional District of Central Okanagan Board Report of March 14, 2024

4.2

Okanagan Basin Water Board Report of March 6, 2024

5.

Announcements

Bring the whole family and join your friends and neighbours for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Jack Seaton Park (1950 Camp Rd) on Friday March 29!  Egg Hunt sign-up begins at 10:00 a.m.

6.

Delegations and Petitions

6.1

Okanagan Regional Library

Danielle Hubbard, CEO

7.

Bylaws following a Public Hearing (No Public Comment)

8.

Bylaws for Adoption

8.1

Bylaw 1220, 2024 2024-2028 Financial Plan

For adoption.

• Recommendation

  THAT 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw 1220, 2024 be adopted.

9.

Public Comment (For items not included on the Agenda)

10.

Development-Related Applications (Public Comment)

11.

Development-Related Applications (No Public Comment)

11.1

Development Permit | DP000802 | 1660 Highway 97

Development Permit with Variance for 76 Rental Tenure Townhouse Units

• Recommendation

  THAT Development Permit DP000802 (Attachment D to the Report to Council dated March 19, 2024) for property at 10660 Highway 97 (Roll 1151800; PID 012-592-641) to allow for a multiple unit development be approved.

11.2

Amendments to Official Community Plan (2018-2038) Bylaw 1065, 2018

Amendments include expansion of DP Area exemptions, consolidate certain DP Areas, and clarification of OCP Terminology

• Recommendation

  THAT OCP Amendment (DP Exemptions) Bylaw 1225, 2024 be read a first and second time;
  AND THAT prior to Public Hearing, the required external consultation be conducted, in accordance with Sections 475 of the Local Government Act.

11.3

Development Approval Procedures Discussion

Report to be distributed

Discussion on Delegation Authority and Minor Development Variances

• Recommendation

  THAT staff be directed to prepare amendments to the Development Procedures Bylaw, 1133, 2023 at the next available meeting.

12.

Non-Development Related Reports

12.1

Additional UBCM CRI FireSmart Grant Funding Application for 2024

Request for Council Decision to support the additional UBCM CRI-FCFS Grant Funding Application of $100,000 for 2024

• Recommendation

  THAT an application to the UBCM Community Resiliency Investment - Fire Smart Community Funding for an additional $100,000 in 2024 for FireSmart related programs and services, be supported;
  AND THAT pending approval of the additional $100,000 grant, staff be directed to amend the 2024 Financial Plan and administer the grant;
  AND THAT the District be responsible for providing overall management of the grant.

12.2

EMCR Contribution Agreement

$40,000 EMCR grant for First Nations consultation required under the new BC Emergency and Disaster Management Act.

• Recommendation

  THAT the Mayor and CAO be authorized to sign the EMCR Contribution Agreement;
  AND THAT the 2024 Financial Plan be amended to include the grant amount of $40,000;
  AND THAT staff be authorized administer the EMCR grant on behalf of the District of Lake Country.

13.

Report from In Camera

14.

Council Committees

14.1

Public Art Advisory Commission Draft Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2024

15.

Information Items

15.1

Board of Education Meeting Highlights of February 28, 2024

16.

Mission Statement

17.

Councillor Items

18.

Adjournment

 

 

posted March 15, 2024
Reyna Seabrook, Corporate Officer