Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, October 04, 2022 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 James Baker
• Councillor Penny Gambell
• Councillor Blair Ireland
• Councillor Jerremy Kozub
• Councillor Todd McKenzie
• Councillor Cara Reed
• Councillor Bill Scarrow

Staff Present:

• Tanya Garost, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
• Greg Buchholz, Director of Utilities
• Trevor James, Chief Financial Officer
• Jared Kassel, Director of Planning and Development
• Matthew Salmon, Director of Engineering & Environmental Services
• Reyna Seabrook, Director of Corporate Services
• Matt Vader, Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
• Tamera Cameron, Manager of Planning
• Shaun Lesowski, Parks and Facilities Manager
• Scott Unser, Public Works Manager
• Richard Wagner, Manager of Finance
• Kiel Wilkie, Utility Manager
• Kynan O'Rourke, Deputy Fire Chief
• Brent Penner, Deputy Fire Chief
• Stacia O'Brien, Legislative Technical Clerk

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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.

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 

2.

Adoption of Agenda

• 2022-10-170 It was moved and seconded.

  THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of October 4, 2022 be adopted with addition of the following late item: 
  Item 4.2 Reconsideration of resolutions 2022-09-167 and 2022-09-168 before Council at the Regular Council Meeting of September 20, 2022, pursuant to section 131 of the Community Charter.

  Carried.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

3.1

Regular Council Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2022

• 2022-10-171 It was moved and seconded.

  THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2022 be adopted.

  Carried.

4.

Report from Mayor

4.1

Regional District of Central Okanagan Board Report of September 26, 2022

4.2

Reconsideration

Reconsideration of resolutions 2022-09-167 and 2022-09-168 before Council at the Regular Council Meeting of September 20, 2022, pursuant to section 131 of the Community Charter.

• 2022-10-172 It was moved and seconded.

  THAT the Lakestone Master Plan dated April 2012 adopted by resolution 12.05.126, be rescinded.

  Motion Failed.

  Opposed: Councillors Gambell, Ireland, Kozub, McKenzie, Reed and Scarrow

  
  
• 2022-10-173 It was moved and seconded.

  THAT staff be directed to amend Official Community Plan (2018-2038) Bylaw 1065, 2018 and Zoning Bylaw 561, 2007 to remove references to the Lakestone Master Plan dated April 2012 and prevent inconsistencies and land use conflicts related to the DC-3 zone;
  AND THAT the Section 219 Covenant registering the Lakestone Master Plan dated April 2012 on title be discharged.

  Motion Failed.

  Opposed: Councillors Gambell, Ireland, Kozub, McKenzie, Reed and Scarrow

  
  

5.

Announcements

The 2022 General Election will be held on Saturday, October 15th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Community gym in George Elliot Secondary School. Two advance voting opportunities are Wednesday, October 5th and Tuesday, October 11th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Municipal Hall. More information is on our website at lakecountry.bc.ca.

Councillor Scarrow gave a BC Transit update advising the bus service will be suspended as of 4 a.m. Wednesday October 5, 2022.

6.

Delegations and Petitions

6.1

Lake Country Community Policing Update

Presentation by Maggie Gareau.

6.2

Lake Country Health Update

Presentation by Melissa Scaman.

7.

Bylaws following a Public Hearing (No Public Comment)

8.

Bylaws for Adoption

8.1

Highways Bylaw 1189, 2022, Building Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1190, 2022, Nuisance Amendment Bylaw 1191, 2022, BNE and MTI Amendment (Highways) Bylaw 1192, 2022, Subdivision Amendment Bylaw (Highways) 1193, 2022

• 2022-10-174 It was moved and seconded.

  THAT the Highways Bylaw 1189, 2022 be adopted;
  AND THAT the Building Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1190, 2022 be adopted;
  AND THAT Nuisance Amendment Bylaw 1191, 2022 be adopted;
  AND THAT BNE and MTI Amendment (Highways) Bylaw 1192, 2022 be adopted;
  AND THAT Subdivision Amendment (Highways) Bylaw 1193, 2022 be adopted.

  Carried.

9.

Public Comment (For items not included on the Agenda)

Alan Gatzke came forward wishing to speak to an item that will be addressed later in the meeting. The Mayor asked if there were any further comments from the gallery a first, second and third time. There were none.

10.

Development-Related Applications (Public Comment)

11.

Development-Related Applications (No Public Comment)

12.

Non-Development Related Reports

12.1

CRI – Structure Protection Unit

Request for Council Approval for Updated Funding Application to UBCM

• 2022-10-175 It was moved and seconded.

  THAT Staff be directed to make application to the 2022 UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program for up to $45,000 to assist the LCFD in procuring a Structure Protection Unit for the District, when 2023 applications open October 1^st, 2022 AND THAT, if successful, staff purchase the equipment specified under the program.

   

  Carried.

12.2

Fire Hall Project Vehicle Internal Transfer

Internal transfer of a vehicle initially used as part of the Fire Hall Project to the District’s fleet inventory.

• 2022-10-176 It was moved and seconded.

  THAT the 2022 Financial Plan be amended where $27,642.85 of vehicle costs originally funded from the Fire Facilities and Equipment Reserve as part of the new Fire Hall capital project be re-allocated to be funded from the Equipment Acquisition and Replacement Reserve based on actual use
  

  Carried.

12.3

Indigenous Cultural Centre Update

• 2022-10-177 It was moved and seconded.

  THAT members of the public be permitted to speak to item 12.4.

  Carried.

12.4

Official Community Plan Policy 9.3.4.(c) – Privately Run Sewage Treatment Facilities

To seek Council direction regarding OCP Policy 9.3.4(c).

Alan Gatzke, Oyama
Mr. Gatzke stressed the need to protect the lakes and requested that the District not bring sewer services to Oyama. He suggested the solution would be for the District to own satellite treatment plants. 

Jodie Wacko, Cantiro
Mr. Wacko suggested Council should clarify or restate the interpretation of the subject section of the OCP. He stated he disagrees with the interpretation that has been provided. He would request the opportunity to bring a project forward for a one-off variance discussion. 

• 2022-10-178 It was moved and seconded.

  THAT the Official Community Plan amendment process be initiated for Council's consideration of amending Sections 9.3 and 9.4 in their entirety. 

  Carried.

  Opposed: Councillor Gambell

  
  

12.5

Integrated Transit Strategy

Present the findings from Phase 1 of the study and seek Council direction for Phase 2.

• 2022-10-179 It was moved and seconded.

  THAT the transit services from Service Strategy #5:

  • • Highway 97 Rapid Bus
    • Route 90 (Vernon to Kelowna)
    • Free Summertime Shuttle
    • Free Digital on Demand Transit (DODT)
    • HandyDart

  be advanced for consideration in the Phase 2 Operationalization Plan of the Integrated Transit Strategy.

   

  Carried.

13.

Report from In Camera

14.

Council Committees

15.

Information Items

15.1

Board of Education Meeting Highlights of September 14, 2022

16.

Strategic Priorities and Mission Statement

16.1

Strategic Priorities

16.2

Strategic Plan - 2022 Action Items

16.3

Council's Values, Vision and Mission Statement

17.

Councillor Items

Councillor Gambell thanked the citizens of Lake Country for their support over the last 17 years. She stated it has been a honour and a pleasure. She thanked her fellow Councillors and stated it has been a very productive and worthwhile Council to be a part of. Councillor Gambell thanked the staff for all of their support and hard work. Councillor Gambell highlighted a few items that she was proud of such as the Oyama Bypass, Apex Park at Lakestone, the Rail Trail and the Okanagan Green Space. She commented we are fortunate to live in a country with a democratic system.

Councillor Reed announced the Carr's Landing Community Association's AGM is on October 5, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. She echoed comments about our democratic society and the privilege to vote. She encouraged residents to exercise their right and come out and vote. Councillor Reed thanked Mayor Baker and Councillor Gambell for being great role models.  She looks forward to the new term of Council. 

Councillor McKenzie thanked those that contributed to the Cancer Bike Ride Fundraiser hosted by his wife. 

Councillor Scarrow thanked Mayor James Baker for his service. He thanked Councillor Gambell for all of the work she has done.

Councillor Kozub stated it was great to reconnect with both Mayor Baker and Councillor Gambell over the last 4 years. He thanked them for everything, including their community service. 

Councillor Ireland recognized the amount he learned from Mayor Baker and Councillor Gambell. He thanked them for their contributions to the community over the years.

Mayor Baker commented the last few terms have been the highlight of his 30-year Local Government career and he thanked staff and Councillors.

• 2022-10-180 It was moved and seconded.

  THAT staff be directed to bring forward a report and options for the consideration of a municipality owning a Satellite Sewerage System specifically on the property located at 4111 Evans Road, Roll No. 1807002.

  Carried.

18.

Adjournment

The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:43 p.m.