Agenda
Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, March 03, 2026 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 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.

2.

Adoption of Agenda

• Recommendation

  THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of March 3, 2026 be adopted with the following amendments:

  • 9. Bylaws for Adoption and Readings Following a Public Hearing be considered prior to 7. Planning and Development Applications

3.

Adoption of Minutes

3.1

Committee of the Whole Minutes of February 17, 2026

• Recommendation

  THAT the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026 be adopted.

3.2

Regular Council Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026

• Recommendation

  THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026 be adopted.

4.

Mayor's Report

5.

Announcements

5.1

March 03, 2026 Announcements

6.

Delegations

6.1

Safe Family Internet Initiative

Colin Calnan to present

6.2

2026 ORL Council Presentation

Danielle Hubbard, CEO, Okanagan Regional Library to present.

7.

Planning and Development Applications

7.1

Development Permit | DP001085 | 11375 Woodsdale Court

Multiple Unit Development Permit for form and character of residential buildings

• Recommendation

  THAT Development Permit DP001085 (Attachment A in the Report to Council dated March 3, 2026) for the property at 11375 Woodsdale Court, legally described as THAT PART OF LOT 72 LYING EAST OF THE HIGHWAY AS SHOWN ON PLAN M69 SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 ODYD PLAN 444, EXCEPT PLANS H936, H15689 AND 40347, be approved.

7.2

Development Permit | DP001071 | 9730, 9750, 9764, 9778 Highway 97 and 9743, 9751 Okanagan Centre Road East

A Town Centre Development Permit for a Mixed-Use Development

• Recommendation

  THAT Development Permit DP001071 (Attachment A in the Report to Council dated March 3, 2026) for the properties at 9730, 9750, 9764, 9778 Highway 97 and 9743, 9751 Okanagan Centre Road East, for the development of a mixed-use commercial and multi-family complex, be approved.

8.

Departmental Reports

8.1

Grant Application - Local Government Development Approvals Program

Application for LGDAP funding to advance development approvals process improvements.

• Recommendation

  THAT an application to the Local Government Development Approvals Program for up to $200,000, be supported;

  AND THAT staff be authorized to apply for, receive and manage the grant funding on behalf of the District of Lake Country;

  AND THAT if successful, the 2026-2030 Financial Plan be amended to include the receipt and expenditure of the grant funds.

8.2

Small-Scale Farming Policy 223, 2025 and Water Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw (Small-Scale Farming) 1320, 2026

Consideration of policy that allows small-scale farming operations to access agricultural water rates

• Recommendation

  THAT Small-Scale Farming Policy 223, 2025 be adopted;

  AND THAT Water Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw (Small-Scale Farming) 1320, 2026 (OPTION 1), be read a first, second, and third time.

8.3

Council Authority to Approve for 2026 Travel

Council authorization for members to attend various conferences in 2026

• Recommendation

  THAT the following members of Council be authorized to attend the 2026 Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) Conference; [members as determined by Council]

  AND THAT the following members of Council be authorized to attend the 2026 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Conference; [members as determined by Council]

  AND THAT the following members of Council be authorized to attend the 2026 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Conference; [members as determined by Council]

  AND FURTHER THAT costs incurred for the attendance of members at the Conferences be allocated from PD/CONFERENCES/CONVENTIONS and COUNCIL CONTINGENCY.

9.

Bylaws for Adoption and Readings Following a Public Hearing

9.1

2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw 1310 2026 - for adoption

Read a first time December 2, 2025. Read a second and third time February 17, 2026

• Recommendation

  THAT the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw 1310, 2026 be adopted.

9.2

Road Closure & Land Exchange|RC2025-009| 9751 Okanagan Centre Road E – Repeal and Replace

Read a first, second and third time February 17, 2026.

• Recommendation

  THAT Road Closure Bylaw (RC2025-009) 1319, 2026 be adopted.

9.3

Zoning Amendment | Z0000343 | 11375 Woodsdale Court

To amend zoning from RU6 – Large Lot Small-Scale Multiple Housing to CD17 to allow a future multi-family residential development

Read a first, second and third time October 21, 2025

• Recommendation

  THAT Zoning Amendment (Z0000343) Bylaw 1302, 2025 be adopted.

10.

Rise and Report from In Camera

11.

Council Committees

12.

External Committees and Boards

12.1

Regional District of Central Okanagan Board Report of February 19, 2026

12.2

Okanagan Basin Water Board Report of February 3, 2026

13.

Strategic Priorities

14.

Report from Councillors

15.

Adjournment

 

 

posted February 26, 2026
Makayla Ablitt, Deputy Corporate Officer