Revised Agenda
Regular Council Meeting

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Council Chambers/Video Conference
10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road
Lake Country, British Columbia V4V 2M1

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.

  • Recommendation

    THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of May 20, 2025 be adopted.

  • Recommendation

    THAT Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2025 be adopted.

  • Recommendation

    THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2025 be adopted.

  • Recommendation

    THAT the Special Council Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2025 be adopted.

May 31-June 6 is GoByBike Week. Log any active transportation during that week, whether it’s to school, work, for exercise, recreation or doing errands around the community. You could win some great prizes! Stop by the Celebration station on Wednesday, June 4th from 7:30am-9:30am at Swalwell Park. Register at gobybikebc.ca


Lake Country Fire Department is hosting a FireSmart Open House on May 24th from 11am – 2pm at Station 71 (Winfield). Meet the local firefighters for a fun family day of emergency preparedness education.


Next recycling depot pop-up is on Saturday May 24, from 10am-2pm. Attendees have an opportunity to enter and win a backyard composter or a $50 gift card to a local business. Your name will also be entered for the Grand Prize, an e-bike provided by Lake Country Cycle at the end of the season in October.


We are sad to share the passing of well-loved community member Dave McClure on May 8th 2025.  A long time Oyama Community member, Dave was a firefighter, farmer, orchardist, small boat builder, and lifelong adventurer, serving 10 years on the Agricultural Advisory Committee.  His kindness, dedication, and adventurous spirit will be deeply missed.

Roadmap to Resiliency (COEDC Strategy 2025 - 2030) presented by Krista Mallory, Manager COEDC.

To permit 79 temporary farm worker housing units within 17 trailers within the Agricultural Land Reserve.

  • Recommendation

    THAT Non-adhering Residential Use application ALR00195 for property at 12192 Oceola Road, (PID 010-562-605) to allow temporary farm worker housing within 17 trailers be supported;

    AND THAT Non-adhering Residential Use application ALR00195 be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission.

Lake Country to participate in the 2025 ParticipACTION Community Challenge.


For information.

An overview of the stage 3 report, seeking adoption to send to the Ministry of Environment for Approval
  • Recommendation

    THAT the Liquid Waste Management Plan Stage 3 Report (Attachment A to the report to Council dated May 20, 2025) be adopted.

To consider adopting updated Terms of Reference for the AAC
  • Recommendation

    THAT the Agricultural Advisory Committee Terms of Reference dated 2012 be repealed;

    AND THAT the Agricultural Advisory Committee Terms of Reference attached to the Report to Council dated May 20, 2025 be adopted.

To consider a Wildlife and Vector Attractant Bylaw and associated penalties.

  • Recommendation

    THAT Wildlife and Vector Attractant Bylaw No. 1280, 2025 be read a first, second and third time;

    AND THAT BNE and MTI Amendment (Wildlife and Vector) Bylaw 1281, 2025 be read a first, second and third time.

 


 


posted May 15, 2025
Reyna Seabrook, Corporate Officer