Lake Country public meetings in 2023

Regular Council Meeting

Lake Country Council will consider adopting a business licence fee amendment bylaw and give first reading to the 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw. They will also vote on early approval for a list of 2024 capital projects and staffing requests, allowing spending before the full budget is adopted.

• Fees Amendment (Business Licence) Bylaw 1219, 2023 - adoption
• 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw 1220, 2024 - first reading
• Early approval for capital projects: Beaver Lake Intake Tower Replacement ($3,750,000), Pretty Rd Sidewalk ($2,000,000), City of Kelowna Bulk Metering Facility ($1,200,000), Mountain Bike Skills Park ($500,000)
• New staff positions: Deputy Fire Chief ($180,000), Fire Technician ($85,000), Public Works Technician ($97,000), RCMP Clerk ($85,000), Senior Policy Planner ($120,000 pending grant)
• Other items: OCP Update ($250,000), EV Charging Area ($200,000), Firefighter PPE ($100,000)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with one substantive item: a recommendation to direct staff to begin formal consultation on an OCP Amendment Bylaw that would expand exemptions for Development Permit Areas and consolidate certain DP Areas. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, adoption of agenda, adjournment).

• Direct staff to begin formal consultation on OCP Amendment Bylaw
• Expand exemptions applicable to Development Permit Areas
• Consolidate certain DP Areas

Public Hearing

The Lake Country Council is holding a public hearing to consider an application to exclude 9411 Seaton Road and 8355 Okanagan Centre Road West from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). The hearing will include public comment and consideration of letters received. No decision is made at the hearing; it is a forum for public input.

• ALR Exclusion Application #69315 for 9411 Seaton Road and 8355 Okanagan Centre Road West
• Two letters received after agenda posting: from M Caruth and S Glen
• Public comment period open for residents

Strategy Session

Council will discuss entering into an agreement with BC Hydro for an electric vehicle charging hub on Pelmewash Parkway. The District will be responsible for associated civil construction costs, which will be considered during the 2024 budget process. BC Hydro has obtained necessary permits and plans to complete the project in 2024.

• BC Hydro EV charging station concept design for Pelmewash Parkway opposite Gatzke's Farm
• District responsible for civil construction costs, to be included in 2024 budget
• BC Hydro to install and maintain charging units at their cost
• Permits obtained from Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; First Nations consultation completed

Regular Council Meeting

Lake Country Council is meeting to adopt several bylaws, including water regulation and reserve fund amendments, and to consider development-related applications. Key items include a proposed zoning text amendment for a Tourist Commercial Zone, a development permit for a care centre, and support for an ALR exclusion application. Council will also review a new policy on developer interactions and proposed business licence fee changes.

• Adoption of Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 1217, 2023
• Adoption of Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw 1218, 2023
• Development Permit DP2022-012-C for a two-storey care centre at 11530 Turtle Bay Court
• First, second, and third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1212, 2023 (Tourist Commercial Zone text amendment)
• Support and forwarding of ALR Exclusion Application #69315 for properties on Seaton Road and Okanagan Centre Road West

Public Art Advisory Commission

The Public Art Advisory Commission is meeting to select an image for the DLC greeting card, discuss the public art inventory, the Traffic Circle Energy Sculpture, and the Davidson Road mural, and review membership and maintenance recommendations. The agenda is largely discussion-based with no final decisions listed.

• Selection of the DLC Greeting Card image
• Discussion of the Public Art Inventory
• Discussion of the Traffic Circle Energy Sculpture
• Discussion of the Davidson Road Mural
• Review of Public Art Condition Assessments and Maintenance Recommendations

Water Services Advisory Committee

The Water Services Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a water operational update, water quality requirements, and the 2024 budget. The agenda also includes a review of the 2023 Water Conservation Plan.

• Discussion of 2024 budget for water services
• Review of 2023 Water Conservation Plan
• Water operational update
• Water quality requirements

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes, hear a presentation from WALC, review 2024 Parks & Recreation budget requests, and receive project updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Adoption of September 25, 2023 meeting minutes
• WALC presentation
• 2024 Parks & Recreation budget requests
• Parks & Recreation project updates

Strategy Session

Council will hold a strategy session with consultant Dan Huang to review proposed updates to the District's Water, Roads and Sewer Development Cost Charge (DCC) rates. The workshop will cover relevant legislation and the process for creating and operating DCC programs.

• Workshop on updates to Water, Roads and Sewer DCC rates
• Presentation by consultant Dan Huang on DCC legislation and process

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider a zoning bylaw amendment to introduce fencing requirements to reduce deer and wildlife injury, and a water rate increase bylaw. They will also vote on a revised 25-year Fire Department Asset Management Plan, a reserve fund policy amendment, and a $15,000 grant application for wildfire protection.

• Zoning Amendment (Fencing Requirements) Bylaw 1211, 2023 to reduce deer and wildlife injury
• 2024 Water Rate Increases and Water Regulation and Rates Amendment Bylaw 1217, 2023
• Revised 25-Year Fire Department Asset Management Plan for fleet and equipment
• Application to Wawanesa Community Wildfire Protection Grants for $15,000 to FireSmart Fire Station 81
• Reserve Fund Policy 195, 2022 amendment and Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw 1218, 2023

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will consider and vote on two ALR applications for non-adhering residential uses: one for an additional single-family dwelling at 15544 Old Mission Road and one for temporary farm worker housing at 1890 Goldie Road. The agenda also includes adoption of previous meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• ALR application ALR2021-012: non-adhering residential use for an additional single-family dwelling at 15544 Old Mission Road
• ALR application ALR2023-004: non-adhering residential use for temporary farm worker housing on an A1-zoned parcel at 1890 Goldie Road
• Adoption of draft minutes from March 13, 2023 and September 11, 2023 meetings

Regular Council Meeting

Council voted to direct staff to report on options for eliminating Development Cost Charges on secondary suites, after a motion to raise the threshold from $50,000 to $100,000 failed. Council also approved three Community Engagement Grants totaling $11,000, adopted a road closure bylaw for 14876 Oyama Road, and advanced two zoning amendments. A delegation on invasive mussel prevention led to letters of support being sent to provincial and federal ministers.

• Motion to eliminate Development Cost Charges on secondary suites carried; earlier motion to raise threshold to $100,000 failed
• Community Engagement Grants approved: $5,000 for Trewitt Point park development, $1,000 for AED at Woodsdale Tennis Courts, $5,000 for swim bay environmental report at Waterside Park
• Road Closure Bylaw 1216 adopted for 14876 Oyama Road
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1212 (new Tourist Commercial zone) advanced with amendment removing boat storage from industrial zone
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1199 for 11506 Turtle Bay Court forwarded to public hearing

Strategy Session

This is a strategy session where Council will receive an update on key stormwater management initiatives, including the Middle Vernon Creek Flood Study, the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw (Schedule M) update, and the Integrated Stormwater Management Plan. A discussion on how these projects relate to community resiliency and natural resource protection may follow if time allows.

• Middle Vernon Creek Flood Study update
• Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw – Stormwater Management (Schedule M) update
• Integrated Stormwater Management Plan update

Strategy Session

The Lake Country Council will hold a strategy session to discuss how to spend the $6,778,000 Growing Communities Fund Grant received from the provincial government. No decisions will be made at this session; it is a discussion-only item.

• Discussion of options for spending the $6,778,000 Growing Communities Fund Grant

Regular Council Meeting

Lake Country Council will consider adopting a tax exemption bylaw and a sanitary sewer rate amendment bylaw. They will also discuss proposed water rate increases for 2024 and a road closure at 14876 Oyama Road. The meeting includes reports from the mayor and delegations from the Lake Country Heritage and Cultural Society.

• Tax Exemption Bylaw 1213, 2023 for adoption
• Sanitary Sewer Regulation and Rate Amendment Bylaw 1215, 2023 for adoption
• Road closure application for 14876 Oyama Road (Bylaw 1216, 2023)
• Encroachment permit for retaining wall at 16931 Coral Beach Road
• Proposed 2024 water rate increases and grant application for $25,000 to ETSI-BC Regional Transportation Enhancement Program

Strategy Session

This is a strategy session where Lake Country Council will discuss frontage improvement requirements for agricultural zoned properties. The discussion follows a previous session in July 2022 and focuses on making servicing standards scalable based on the type, size, and location of agricultural operations.

• Discussion of frontage improvement requirements (highways, walkways, storm drainage) for agricultural zoned properties under the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw
• Review of exemptions for accessory buildings and potential changes for production facilities, restaurants, shops, or farm worker housing
• Follow-up to a July 2022 council session on making servicing standards scalable

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on two grant applications: $30,000 from UBCM for wildland firefighter protective gear, and up to $400,000 from UBCM for FireSmart community resilience projects. They will also vote on amending the sanitary sewer rates bylaw and appointing bylaw enforcement screening officers. The agenda includes routine adoption of minutes and committee reports.

• Application for $30,000 UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for wildland PPE
• Application for up to $200,000 in 2024 and $200,000 in 2025 from UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Fund for FireSmart
• First, second, and third reading of Sanitary Sewer Regulation and Rate Amendment Bylaw 1215, 2023
• Resolution to rescind and reappoint Bylaw Notice Screening Officer positions
• Notice of motion to report on implementing FireSmart vegetation regulation tools

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss design concepts for Town Centre Parks & Trails and a Mountain Bike Skills Park. The agenda also includes project updates and new business. No decisions are recorded; items are listed for discussion only.

• Town Centre Parks & Trails Design discussion
• Mountain Bike Skills Park Design discussion
• Parks & Recreation Project Updates

Public Art Advisory Commission

The Lake Country Public Art Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss several public art projects, including murals, sculptures, and maintenance of existing artworks. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and updates on specific projects. No decisions are listed; items are for discussion.

• Winfield Memorial Hall Mural Project
• Birdhouse Sculptures
• Art in the Municipal Hall, Art in the Library
• Traffic Circle Sculpture
• Oyama Building Mural

Special Council Meeting

The Lake Country Special Council meeting on September 12, 2023, will consider adopting two zoning amendment bylaws (Z2021-008 and Z2022-002) and decide on a development permit and variance permit for a 5-unit townhouse at 10370 Powley Court. Council will also discuss an encroachment permit at 10851 Maddock Avenue, a permissive tax exemption renewal bylaw, and a process for development permit exemptions.

• Adoption of Zoning Amendment (Z2021-008) Bylaw 1207, 2023
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment (Z2022-002) Bylaw 1208, 2023
• Development Permit and Variance Permit for a 5-unit townhouse at 10370 Powley Court
• Encroachment Permit for retaining wall at 10851 Maddock Avenue
• Tax Exemption Bylaw 1213, 2023 for 5-year exemptions for community organizations

Strategy Session

This is a strategy session where Council will discuss the terms of reference for a water servicing strategy in Carr's Landing, following a $150,000 budget approval. They will also review the Mobility Improvement Plan to clarify next steps. No final decisions are being made at this session.

• Discussion of terms of reference for Carr's Landing Water Servicing Strategy
• $150,000 budget approved in 2023 for the water servicing work
• Review of Mobility Improvement Plan following the Mobility Master Plan

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review two development applications: a variance and permit for a five-unit townhouse at 10370 Powley Court, and a permit for a new house and septic system at 16225 Butterworth Road. The committee will vote on whether to support, support with conditions, or not support each application. The agenda also includes adopting the previous meeting's minutes.

• DVP2021-006/DP2021-007 at 10370 Powley Court: variance to reduce side yard landscape buffer from 3.0m to 0.0m and side yard setback from 12.0m to 4.5m for a five-unit townhouse
• DP2021-048 at 16225 Butterworth Road: development permit for new house and on-site sewage system
• Adoption of March 13, 2023 meeting minutes

The Agricultural Advisory Committee supported two development applications. One involves a five-unit townhouse development and the other is for a new house and sewage system.

• Supported Development Variance Permit DVP2022-006 for five-unit townhouse development at 10370 Powley Court
• Supported Development Permit DP2021-048 for a new house and on-site sewage system at 16225 Butterworth Road
• Deferred adoption of March 13, 2023 meeting minutes to the next meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Lake Country council will consider purchasing a used fire apparatus for $575,000 to address a service level gap, and discuss a development permit for a commercial storage site on Dick Road. The agenda also includes a grant-in-aid request for the Lake Country Food Assistance Society and a review of planning workload challenges.

• Purchase of a used fire apparatus for $575,000 from General Fund Surplus
• Development permit DP2021-028-C for outdoor commercial storage at 2651 and 2725 Dick Road
• Grant-in-aid request of $1,000 from Lake Country Food Assistance Society
• Terms of Reference for a revised McCoubrey Plateau Area Structure Plan
• Discussion of planning workload and potential OCP amendments

The Council approved the purchase of a used fire apparatus and a grant for the Lake Country Food Assistance Society. They also approved a development permit for a commercial storage site and adopted terms for the McCoubrey Plateau Area Structure Plan.

• Approved $575,000 purchase of used fire apparatus from General Fund Surplus
• Approved Development Permit DP2021-028-C for commercial storage at 2651 & 2725 Dick Road (Opposed: Irvine, Reed)
• Adopted revised McCoubrey Plateau Area Structure Plan Terms of Reference
• Approved $1,000 grant-in-aid for Lake Country Food Assistance Society
• Directed staff to report back on Official Community Plan bylaw 1065 amendments
• Deferred resolution on Development Permit Exemptions pending staff information

Strategy Session

Council will hold a strategy session to review potential transit service options and a public engagement plan for the community.

• Review of Phase 2 Integrated Transit Strategy options
• Discussion of public engagement plan for transit improvements

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on a development variance permit for a dock at 4111 Evans Road and consider rezoning 11530 Turtle Bay Court for a two-storey care centre. They will also discuss a Housing Accelerator Fund application and a FireSmart grant update. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and farewell to the outgoing CAO.

• Development Variance Permit DVP2021-018 for a multi-walkway dock at 4111 Evans Road, varying dock shape and length to 74m
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1208 for 11530 Turtle Bay Court to rezone from RU-1 to P2 for a two-storey care centre
• Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment for 3130 Berry Road to allow mixed-use commercial development
• Development Permit DP2020-033-C for a multi-unit resort at 4111 Evans Road on Kalamalka Lake
• Housing Accelerator Fund application supporting 7 initiatives to secure federal funding

Council approved a zoning amendment for a two-storey care centre and a development permit for a resort strata. The District decided not to support an application for the Housing Accelerator Fund. A $200,000 grant for FireSmart BC projects was added to the 2023 Financial Plan.

• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP2021-018 for a dock at 4111 Evans Road (Opposed: Mayor Ireland, Councillors Brett, Reed)
• Approved Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1208, 2023 to rezone 11530 Turtle Bay Court for a care centre
• Forwarded OCP and Zoning amendments for 3130 Berry Road to public hearing with specific access covenants
• Approved Development Permit DP2020-033-C for a resort strata at 4111 Evans Road (Opposed: Mayor Ireland, Councillors Brett, Reed)
• Denied support for the Housing Accelerator Fund application (Opposed: Councillors Irvine, Lewis, McKenzie)
• Amended 2023 Financial Plan to add $200,000 from UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Fund grant

Strategy Session

The Lake Country Council will hold a strategy session to discuss the growing number of private mooring buoys on Okanagan, Kalamalka, and Wood Lakes. Community concerns about unregulated buoys, environmental impact, and safety for non-motorized recreation will be addressed. A consultant will present options for Council to consider.

• Discussion of management options for private mooring buoys
• Consultant report on mooring buoy regulation
• Concerns about aquatic environment and lakeshore safety

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on a development variance permit for an F-shaped dock at 17030 Coral Beach Road, a zoning amendment for row housing at 10539 Powley Court, and adoption of the Water Master Plan. They will also consider an ALR application for non-farm equipment storage at 11183 Reiswig Road and a housing needs assessment report.

• Development Variance Permit DVP2022-001 for an F-shaped dock at 17030 Coral Beach Road
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1204, 2023 to rezone 10539 Powley Court from RM2 to RM4 for row housing
• Agricultural Land Reserve application ALR2020-008 for non-adhering residential use at 11183 Reiswig Road
• Adoption of the Water Master Plan dated June 8, 2023
• Adoption of the 2023 Housing Needs Report

Council approved the adoption of the Water Master Plan and the 2023 Housing Needs Report. Several development applications were processed, including a zoning amendment for row housing and a dock variance. An application for non-farm business equipment storage in the Agricultural Land Reserve was not supported.

• Approved F-shaped dock variance at 17030 Coral Beach Road (Opposed: Brett, Reed)
• Approved Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1204, 2023 for row housing at 10539 Powley Court
• Denied support for ALR application ALR2020-008 at 11183 Reiswig Road
• Approved retaining wall encroachment permit at 17191 Coral Beach Road
• Adopted Water Master Plan dated June 8, 2023
• Adopted 2023 Housing Needs Report

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on first and second reading of a zoning bylaw to rezone 11530 Turtle Bay Court from residential to public service use for a two-storey care centre. They will also decide on a development permit for a cidery with tasting room at 1919 Goldie Road, and discuss a phased construction plan for the Beaver Lake Water Treatment Plant. A $156,600 grant application for emergency preparedness is up for support.

• Zoning amendment for a two-storey care centre at 11530 Turtle Bay Court
• Development permit for a cidery with tasting room at 1919 Goldie Road
• Support for $156,600 UBCM grant for public notification and evacuation route planning
• Discussion of phased construction plan for Beaver Lake Water Treatment Plant
• Appointments to Agricultural Advisory Committee and Water Services Advisory Committee

Council approved a development permit for a cidery at 1919 Goldie Road and supported a $156,600 grant application for evacuation planning. A zoning amendment for a care centre at 11530 Turtle Bay Court was brought back for consideration without a public hearing. Council also determined a preferred single-phase construction approach for the Beaver Lake Water Treatment Plant.

• Approved Development Permit DP2020-030-C for a cidery at 1919 & 1983 Goldie Road
• Supported $156,600 UBCM grant application for Public Notification & Evacuation Route Planning Framework
• Decided no public hearing is required for Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1208, 2023 (11530 Turtle Bay Court)
• Supported single-phase construction for Beaver Lake Water treatment Plant as preferred option
• Appointed Sandra Follack, Raymin Samra and Mike Budd to Agricultural Advisory Committee
• Appointed Brad Krahn and Keith Hanson to Water Services Advisory Committee
• Adopted Regular Council Meeting Agenda of July 4, 2023
• Adopted Regular Council Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023

Strategy Session

This is a strategy session where Council will receive an overview and update of the Mobility Master Plan from the Director of Engineering and Environmental Services. No decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• Mobility Master Plan update presented by Director of Engineering and Environmental Services

Water Services Advisory Committee

The Water Services Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt previous minutes, elect a chair, and receive updates on membership, council priorities, and the Water Conservation Plan. The committee will also discuss the Water Master Plan and tour the Beaver Lake Dam and Eldorado site.

• Election of Chair
• Revised Committee Terms of Reference
• Strategic Priorities - Water Master Plan
• Updates and Feedback on the Water Conservation Plan
• Tour - Beaver Lake Dam & Eldorado Site

Public Art Advisory Commission

This is the agenda for the Lake Country, BC Public Art Advisory Commission meeting on June 26, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

The Commission extended the deadline for the Winfield Memorial Hall mural call for artists to July 10, 2023. A five-person sub-committee was established to review submissions and select a successful applicant.

• Extended mural call deadline to July 10, 2023
• Approved establishment of a sub-committee to select the Memorial Hall mural applicant
• Appointed Councillor Lewis, Asahna Huges, and Sharon McCoubrey to the selection sub-committee
• Adopted June 26, 2023 agenda
• Adopted April 24, 2023 meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Lake Country Council is meeting to decide on several development applications, including a rezoning for a 3-lot subdivision, a development permit for a 12-unit townhouse project, and a redevelopment of the former Winfield Bakery. They will also consider community hall capital grants, grant-in-aid requests, and approve the 2022 Annual Report and financial information. The meeting follows a public hearing and includes a presentation from Walk Around Lake Country.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1207 for 11470 Bond Road (RR2 to RR3) for a 3-lot subdivision
• Development Permit DP2022-035 and Variance DVP2022-016 for 10017 Main Street (former Winfield Bakery) with 0.0m front yard setback
• Development Permit DP2020-029-C and Variance DVP2021-013 for Lot 2 Tyndall Road: 12-unit stacked townhouses, height increase to 12.38m, security deposit $123,785
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment 1204 for 10539 Powley Court (RM2 to RM4) for row housing
• Community Hall Capital Grants: $11,087 (Oyama), $5,000 (Okanagan Centre), $8,740 (Winfield); GIA $1,000 for School of Dance, $2,000 for Community Fridge

Council approved redevelopment permits for 10017 Main Street and a 12-unit townhouse project on Tyndall Road. Several community hall and grant-in-aid requests were approved, while a zoning amendment for 10539 Powley Court failed. The 2022 Annual Report and amended Purchasing Policy were also adopted.

• Approved redevelopment and front yard setback variance for 10017 Main Street (Opposed: Irvine, Lewis, Patel)
• Approved 12-unit row housing and height variance for Lot 2 Tyndall Road
• Denied Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1204, 2023 for 10539 Powley Court (Opposed: Ireland, Brett, Irvine, Lewis, McKenzie, Patel, Reed)
• Approved $11,087 for Oyama Community Club fire safety upgrades
• Approved $5,000 for Okanagan Centre Hall kitchen renovation
• Approved $8,740 for Winfield Memorial Hall washroom and sign project
• Approved $1,000 grant for Lake Country School of Dance and $2,000 for Community Fridge Program
• Adopted amended Purchasing Policy 168, 2019 and 2022 Annual Report

Public Hearing

Lake Country Council is holding a public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1207, 2023, which would rezone 11470 Bond Road from RR2 (Rural Residential 2) to RR3 (Rural Residential 3) to allow a 3-lot subdivision. The hearing includes public comment and letters received before and after the agenda posting.

• Rezoning of 11470 Bond Road from RR2 to RR3
• Proposed 3-lot subdivision
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment 1207, 2023 (second reading)
• Public hearing statement and related documents

Council held a public hearing regarding a proposal to rezone 11470 Bond Road from RR2 to RR3 for a 3-lot subdivision. No decision was recorded in the minutes; the applicant indicated they are exploring the possibility of town homes instead.

• Public hearing for Zoning Amendment (Z2021-008) Bylaw 1207, 2023 conducted; no vote recorded

Strategy Session

The Lake Country Council is holding a strategy session to discuss how meetings with provincial ministries at the UBCM conference are conducted and scheduled. They will review and prioritize potential topics for these limited meetings, using a list of 2023 SILGA resolutions as background.

• Review of 2023 SILGA resolutions for potential meeting topics
• Discussion on how UBCM ministry meetings are conducted and scheduled
• Prioritization of topics for limited meeting slots

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the Town Centre Parks & Trails Design, receive updates on parks and recreation projects, and handle new business. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, but no specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Town Centre Parks & Trails Design discussion
• Parks & Recreation Project Updates
• Adoption of April 17, 2023 minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider allowing two existing tiny homes as residences for farmers on ALR land at 5165 Pada Road, and authorize the 2023-2024 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement. They will also reconsider a previous resolution for development variances at 4111 Evans Road and adopt a Development Approval Procedures Amendment Bylaw.

• ALR non-adhering residential use application for two tiny homes at 5165 Pada Road
• Reconsideration of Resolution 2023-04-063 for DVP2021-018 at 4111 Evans Road (sewer, water, road variances)
• Adoption of Development Approval Procedures Amendment Bylaw 1201, 2023
• Authorization of 2023-2024 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

Council approved several servicing variances for a property on Evans Road, conditional on a legal instrument for sewerage systems. Other actions included authorizing a BC Transit operating agreement and supporting a tiny home application for farmers.

• Approved variances for sewer, water, and roads at 4111 Evans Road (Opposed: Brett, Reed)
• Adopted Development Approvals Amendment Bylaw 1201, 2023
• Supported application ALR2021-001 for two tiny homes at 5165 Pada Road and forwarded to Agricultural Land Commission
• Authorized 2023-2024 Annual Operating Agreement with BC Transit

Strategy Session

This is a strategy session with one substantive item: a discussion on developing a strategy to diversify the Lake Country tax base to help fund community services. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no decisions or votes scheduled.

• Discussion on diversifying the tax base to fund community services

Regular Council Meeting

Lake Country Council is meeting to adopt minutes and bylaws, including two road closure bylaws and a zoning amendment for a 3-lot subdivision. They will also consider a new tax exemption policy, an increase to the RCMP expenditure cap, and amendments to development approval procedures. The agenda includes several routine items and informational updates.

• Road Closure Bylaw 1195, 2023 (14850 Oyama Road) for adoption
• Road Closure Bylaw 1202, 2023 (11311 Okanagan Centre Road West) for adoption
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z2021-008 (11470 Bond Road) from RR2 to RR3 for 3-lot subdivision
• Tax Exemption Policy 204, 2023 to replace Policy 161, 2018
• RCMP Municipal Policing Expenditure Cap increase by 1 FTE (18 to 19 members)

Council approved an increase to the RCMP municipal policing expenditure cap and adopted a new tax exemption policy. Two road closure bylaws were passed, and a zoning amendment for a 3-lot subdivision was forwarded to a public hearing. An amendment to the Development Approval Procedures Bylaw was passed after initial motions failed.

• Adopted Road Closure Bylaw 1195, 2023 for 14850 Oyama Road
• Adopted Road Closure Bylaw 1202, 2023 for 11311 Okanagan Centre Road West
• Forwarded Zoning Amendment (Z2021-008) Bylaw 1207, 2023 for 11470 Bond Road to public hearing
• Repealed Tax Exemption Policy 161, 2018 and adopted Tax Exemption Policy 204, 2023
• Increased 2023/2024 RCMP Municipal Policing Expenditure Cap by 1 FTE (total strength from 18 to 19 members)
• Approved Development Approval Procedures Amendment Bylaw 1201, 2023 as amended to remove delegation of temporary use renewal applications to staff

Strategy Session

Council will review a draft Urban Forest Management Strategy aimed at improving tree protection and management, and discuss next steps for the 3130 Berry Road OCP and zoning amendment applications, which have been in process since 2020.

• Urban Forest Management Strategy draft report and proposed Tree Protection Bylaw
• 3130 Berry Road: OCP and Zoning Bylaw amendment applications with completed Traffic Impact Study

Special Council Meeting

Council will consider approving the 2022 Financial Statements and a bylaw to allow credit card payments for fees. A bylaw setting 2023 tax rates is also up for adoption. Council will discuss the Water Master Plan, including a dual distribution option for Beaver Lake.

Council approved the draft 2022 Financial Statements and adopted two bylaws regarding tax rates and credit card fees. The meeting also included an informational discussion on the Water Master Plan.

• Approved the District of Lake Country’s 2022 draft Financial Statements
• Adopted Fees Amendment Bylaw (Credit Card Fees) 1205, 2023
• Adopted 2023 Tax Rates Bylaw 1206, 2023

Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel is meeting to review and authenticate the 2023 Parcel Tax Roll as presented by the Collector. The panel will consider a motion to confirm and certify the roll in accordance with section 206 of the Community Charter. This is a routine administrative meeting with no other substantive items on the agenda.

• Confirmation and authentication of the 2023 Parcel Tax Roll
• Certification of the roll by panel members under section 206 of the Community Charter

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel met briefly on May 2, 2023, and unanimously confirmed the 2023 Parcel Tax Roll as presented by the Collector. The meeting was adjourned after nine minutes.

• Confirmed and authenticated the 2023 Parcel Tax Roll (carried unanimously)

Strategy Session

This agenda for the Lake Country, BC Strategy Session on 2023-05-02 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Special Council Meeting

This is a short special council meeting to appoint members to the parcel tax roll review panel for the 2022-2026 term. The council will also set the panel to sit at 4 p.m. at the Municipal Hall, allowing in-person or electronic attendance. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Appoint Councillors Lewis, McKenzie, and Reed to the parcel tax roll review panel
• Appoint Councillors Brett, Irvine, and Patel as alternates
• Panel to sit at 4 p.m. at Municipal Hall, in person or electronically

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting the Water Regulation and Rates Amendment Bylaw 1196, 2023, and debate two options for the Tax Rates Bylaw 1206, 2023, which sets property tax multipliers for each class. A separate bylaw would amend fees to recover credit card processing costs. Delegations from BC Assessment and United Way are also scheduled.

• Adoption of Water Regulation and Rates Amendment Bylaw 1196, 2023
• Tax Rates Bylaw 1206, 2023 with two options: no adjustment to tax distribution or keeping business (Class 06) ratio at 2.72:1
• Fees Amendment Bylaw (Credit Card Fees) 1205, 2023 for cost recovery of credit card charges
• Delegation from BC Assessment on property assessments
• Delegation from United Way

Council adopted the Water Regulation and Rates Amendment Bylaw 1196, 2023, which maintains the same water allocation to Kelowna as prior agreements. The Mayor initiated reconsideration of a development variance permit (DVP2021-018) to include missing conditions from the original approval. Council also gave first three readings to bylaws for credit card fees and 2023 tax rates.

• Adopted Water Regulation and Rates Amendment Bylaw 1196, 2023 (carried)
• Initiated reconsideration of Development Variance Permit DVP2021-018 to add conditions
• Gave first three readings to Fees Amendment Bylaw (Credit Card Fees) 1205, 2023 (carried)
• Gave first three readings to Tax Rates Bylaw 1206, 2023 (carried)
• Adopted Special Council Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2023 (carried)
• Adopted Regular Council Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2023 (carried)

Public Art Advisory Commission

This agenda for the Lake Country Public Art Advisory Commission meeting on April 24, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Public Art Advisory Commission approved a budget for the Winfield Memorial Hall Mural and expressed support for the Vernon Art Gallery Mask Mural Project. The commission also discussed membership growth and the maintenance of existing public art.

• Authorized up to $45,000 for the Memorial Hall Mural budget (unanimous)
• Supported the Vernon Art Gallery Mask Mural Project in principle (unanimous)
• Adopted April 24th, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted January 30th, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Lake Country Council is meeting to decide on several bylaws and reports, including allocating the 2022 general fund surplus and approving COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant expenses. They will also consider first, second, and third readings of bylaws for development approval procedures, two road closures, and a bulk water rate agreement with Kelowna. A declassified resolution authorizes signing water and wastewater service agreements with Kelowna.

• Allocate $319,768 2022 surplus to general fund reserve
• Approve $817,976 COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant costs, including $389,067 for protective services
• First reading of Development Approval Procedures Amendment Bylaw 1201, 2023
• Road closure bylaws for 14850 Oyama Road and 11311 Okanagan Centre Road West
• Water Regulation and Rates Amendment Bylaw 1196, 2023 for Kelowna bulk water supply

Council allocated the 2022 general fund surplus and approved over $800,000 in COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant costs. The meeting also included the approval of two road closures and a water rates amendment. A proposed amendment to development approval procedures was referred back to staff.

• Allocated 2022 general fund surplus of $319,768 to the general fund surplus reserve
• Approved $817,976 in COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant costs
• Approved Road Closure Bylaw 1195, 2023 (14850 Oyama Road)
• Approved Road Closure Bylaw 1202, 2023 (11311 Okanagan Centre Road West)
• Approved Water Regulation and Rates Amendment Bylaw 1196, 2023 regarding City of Kelowna bulk water rates
• Referred Development Approval Procedures Amendment Bylaw 1201, 2023 back to staff
• Authorized Mayor and CAO to sign water and wastewater service agreements with the City of Kelowna

Strategy Session

This is a strategy session where the Lake Country Council will participate in a workshop led by Michael von Hausen to foster a mutual understanding of planning and design, and to provide feedback on policy, zoning, and regulations. The agenda includes only this workshop item, with no formal decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Workshop with Michael von Hausen on planning and design fundamentals
• Discussion of policy, zoning, and regulations
• Attachments: Bio MVH23.pdf and UDI.pdf

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to appoint a chair for 2023, adopt its agenda and prior minutes, and discuss a member resignation. The committee will also receive updates on the 2023 budget, a sports and recreation needs assessment final report, and the Town Centre Parks & Trails Plan.

• Chair appointment for 2023
• Adoption of December 5, 2022 minutes
• Committee member resignation
• 2023 budget updates
• Sports & Recreation Needs Assessment final report

The committee appointed a chair for 2023 and adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed recruitment strategies and provided feedback on the Town Centre Parks & Trails Plan Framework. Staff provided status updates on several park improvement projects across the district.

• Appointed Mike Hazen as Committee Chair for 2023
• Adopted April 17, 2023 meeting agenda
• Adopted December 5, 2022 meeting minutes

Strategy Session

This is a strategy session where Council will build on previous discussions to examine the District's development approval process in detail, focusing on file types, timelines, ongoing challenges, and improvement plans. No decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion item.

• Review of the District's development approval process
• Focus on file types, timelines, and challenges
• Discussion of plans for improvement

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on two development variance permits for a proposed 38-unit resort strata development at 4111 Evans Road, covering sewer, water, road, and dock-related variances. Council will also consider several administrative items, including a grant-in-aid request, agreements with the Regional District, a community survey, and a motion regarding RCMP costs.

• DVP2021-018 at 4111 Evans Road: variances for sewer, water, roads, and dock (increase parallel dock length from 10m to 83.2m)
• Grant-in-aid request of $1,000 for two athletes to attend ADCC Canadian Open Submission Wrestling Championship
• Authorization to execute regional septage facility operation and maintenance agreement with RDCO
• Five-year renewal of RDCO Emergency Mutual Aid Agreement
• Development Cost Charge Reduction Bylaw 1203, 2023 for Habitat for Humanity Okanagan at 10624 Powley Court

Council approved several servicing and zoning variances for a 38-unit resort strata development at 4111 Evans Road, though some dock-related requests were referred back to staff. Other actions included approving a $600 athlete grant and renewing regional agreements for septage and emergency mutual aid.

• Approved servicing variances for 4111 Evans Road including onsite sewerage and reduced fire flow (Opposed: Brett, Reed)
• Referred dock shape and length variances for 4111 Evans Road back to staff (Opposed: Brett, Reed)
• Approved landscape buffer and fencing variances for 4111 Evans Road
• Approved $600 grant-in-aid for two athletes attending a wrestling championship in Ottawa
• Authorized legal agreements for regional septage facility operation and maintenance
• Authorized five-year renewal of the RDCO Emergency Mutual Aid Agreement
• Adopted amended Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy 203, 2022
• Resolved to join the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in calling for federal consultation on RCMP policing costs

Regular Council Meeting

This agenda for the Lake Country Regular Council Meeting contains no substantive items — only embedded video and software interface text. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed.

Regular Council Meeting

The agenda for the April 4, 2023 Regular Council Meeting of Lake Country, BC, consists solely of procedural elements such as video links and embedded content areas. No substantive items for decision or discussion are listed.

Strategy Session

This strategy session includes a presentation from the Ministry of Transportation on the Central Okanagan Integrated Transportation Study, an in-depth review of three council committees, and a discussion on diversifying the tax base to fund services.

• Central Okanagan Integrated Transportation Study (COITS) presentation by MOTI
• Review of Accessibility, Agricultural Advisory, and Economic Development and Tourism Committees
• Discussion on diversifying the Lake Country tax base

Council received a presentation on the Central Okanagan Integrated Transportation Study regarding the Highway 97 corridor. Members discussed several council committees and the diversification of the tax base. No formal votes were recorded for these items.

• Received presentation on Highway 97 corridor regional strategy
• Discussed Economic Development and Tourism, Agricultural Advisory, legislated accessibility, and Access and Age Friendly committees
• Deferred discussion on strategy to diversify tax base to a later date

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider supporting BC Transit's grant applications for transit facility upgrades and a $1,000 grant-in-aid for Kees Taekwondo athletes. They will also review draft water conservation and master plans, and hear a freshet presentation from the Kelowna Fire Department. Routine items include adopting minutes and receiving committee reports.

• BC Transit ICIP grant applications for Hardy Transit Centre refurbishment and Hollywood Transit Centre planning
• Grant-in-aid request from Kees Taekwondo for $1,000 for three athletes' attendance at 2023 International Children's Games in Daegu, South Korea
• Review of draft Water Conservation Plan and Water Master Plan
• Presentation on Emergency Program - Freshet by Deputy Fire Chief Sandra Follack
• Announcement of pop-up recycling depots starting March 25 at Main Street and Hill Road

Council directed staff to support two BC Transit infrastructure grant applications for transit centres. A grant-in-aid was approved for local athletes attending the International Children's Games. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved support for BC Transit ICIP applications for Hardy Transit Centre and Hollywood Transit Centre
• Approved $1,000 grant-in-aid for Team Kees Taekwondo athletes (2023-03-059)
• Adopted Regular Council Meeting Agenda of March 21, 2023 (2023-03-055)
• Adopted Special Council Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2023 (2023-03-056)
• Adopted Regular Council Meeting Minutes of March 7, 2023 as amended (2023-03-057)

Strategy Session

This is a strategy session of the Lake Country, BC council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Strategy Session

This is a strategy session of the Lake Country, BC council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

Water Services Advisory Committee

The Water Services Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several water-related topics, including snowpack conditions, a water conservation plan, the water master plan, and water rates. The agenda also includes electing a chair and adopting previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of snowpack conditions
• Review of Water Conservation Plan
• Review of Water Master Plan
• Discussion of Water Rates
• Revised Terms of Reference for Council Updates

The committee held an open information session as no quorum was present to make formal decisions. Staff presented the 2023 Water Conservation Plan and the 2023 Water Master Plan, and reviewed three potential water rate scenarios.

• No formal decisions made due to lack of quorum
• Agenda adoption failed (no quorum)
• Election of Chair failed (no quorum)
• Adoption of December 9, 2022 minutes failed (no quorum)

Public Art Advisory Commission

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Public Art Advisory Commission awarded the Pelmewash Parkway Public Art Project to artists Clint George and Les Louis. The commission also approved a temporary Willow Sphere Sculpture by David Jacob Harder and the addition of carved wooden birds to bird house sculptures.

• Awarded Pelmewash Parkway Public Art Project to Clint George and Les Louis (Carried)
• Approved David Jacob Harder to create Willow Sphere Sculpture for a six-month temporary period (Carried)
• Agreed to add carved wooden birds donated by Rob Guenette to bird house sculptures
• Adopted March 16, 2020 meeting agenda with additions and removals (Carried)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to consider one new ALR application for non-farm use (storage of work equipment) at 11183 Reiswig Road. They will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and review a business item from the February 21 Council meeting regarding a fill placement application that was already supported.

• ALR application ALR2020-008: non-farm use for storage of work equipment at 11183 Reiswig Road (PID 008-137-803) – options: support, support with conditions, or reject
• Business arising: ALR2021-008 fill placement at 9823 Bottom Wood Lake Road – previously supported (approx. 195 yd³/149 m³ fill over 1.24 ac/0.5 ha) and forwarded to ALC
• Adoption of February 13, 2023 meeting minutes

The Agricultural Advisory Committee supported a fill placement application for 9823 Bottom Wood Lake Road and rejected a non-farm use application for equipment storage at 11183 Reiswig Road.

• Supported Fill Placement Application ALR2021-008 for 9823 Bottom Wood Lake Road (Carried)
• Rejected ALR application ALR2020-008 for non-farm equipment storage at 11183 Reiswig Road (Carried)
• Recommended District of Lake Country educate the public on acceptable farmland uses (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Lake Country Council is meeting to adopt the 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw 1197, along with other bylaws including a road closure at 15892 Carr's Landing Road. They will also consider adopting a five-year Economic Development & Tourism Strategy. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, reports, and committee updates.

• Adoption of 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw 1197, 2023
• Adoption of Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw 1198, 2023
• Adoption of PAAC Amendment Bylaw 1200, 2023
• Road Closure Bylaw (15892 Carr's Landing Road) 1194, 2023
• Adoption of Economic Development & Tourism Strategy 2023-2027

Council approved the 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw and the Five-Year Economic Development & Tourism Strategy. Additional approvals included a revenue anticipation borrowing bylaw and a road closure at 15892 Carr’s Landing Road.

• Adopted 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw 1197, 2023 (Carried; Councillor Reed opposed)
• Adopted Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw 1198, 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted PAAC Amendment Bylaw 1200, 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted Road Closure Bylaw 1194, 2023 for 15892 Carr’s Landing Road (Carried)
• Adopted Economic Development & Tourism Strategy 2023 to 2027 (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is focused on the 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw 1197, 2023. Council will consider giving the bylaw second and third reading, and will also decide whether to carry over $31,718,076 in capital projects from 2022 to 2023. The agenda includes only this financial plan item plus routine procedural matters.

• 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw 1197, 2023 second and third reading
• Capital carryforwards 2022 to 2023 totaling $31,718,076
• 2023-54 Capital Request Website report
• Budget communications and engagement report dated February 16, 2023

Council passed the second and third readings of the 2023-2027 Financial Plan and approved $31,718,076 in capital carryforwards from 2022 to 2023. Two motions to alter the road budget and delay the plan for RCMP funding options were defeated. Council also passed resolutions requesting provincial support for electrical undergrounding and watershed enforcement.

• Approved 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw 1197, 2023 second and third readings (Opposed: McKenzie, Reed)
• Approved $31,718,076 in Capital Carryforwards from 2022 to 2023 (Opposed: McKenzie, Reed)
• Denied motion to reduce 2023 Road Budget by 0.7% (Opposed: Brett, Irvine, Lewis, Patel)
• Denied motion to hold Financial Plan pending RCMP funding information (Opposed: Brett, Irvine, Lewis, Patel)
• Approved resolution requesting BC Hydro Beautification Program funding reinstatement
• Approved resolution requesting more Ministry of Forests staffing and funding for Water Sustainability Act enforcement

Regular Council Meeting

Lake Country Council will consider several development applications, including a zoning amendment to allow a 4-storey apartment hotel, a variance for an unpaved emergency access road, a development permit for a home and pool, and an ALR fill application. The council will also discuss borrowing, travel approvals, committee changes, and a motion to diversify the tax base.

• Zoning amendment (Z2021-002) to rezone 11506 Turtle Bay Ct. from RU-1 to C9 Tourist Commercial for a 4-storey apartment hotel
• Development Variance Permit DVP2021-029 for unpaved emergency access at Beacon Hill Drive (Lakestone Summit Phase)
• Development Permit DP2021-019-C for single family home and swimming pool at 1797 Lakestone Drive
• ALR fill application ALR2021-008 for 9823 Bottom Wood Lake Rd. (approx. 195 yd³ fill over 1.24 ac)
• Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw 1198, 2023 for temporary borrowing

Strategy Session

This is a strategy session of the Lake Country, BC Council. The only substantive item on the agenda is a presentation and discussion of the Lake Country Sports and Recreation Needs Assessment (SRNA) Executive Summary. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the session appears to be for information and discussion.

• Review of Lake Country SRNA Executive Summary

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Lake Country Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on February 13, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Agricultural Advisory Committee recommended permitting two tiny homes at 5165 Pada Road to support collective micro farming. The committee also processed three ALR applications, supporting two and denying one.

• Appointed David Grabavac as Committee Chair for 2023
• Supported Non-farm Use Application ALR2020-010 (7097 Glenmore Road) for forwarding to the Agricultural Land Commission
• Supported Property Line Adjustment ALR2021-002 (11309 and 11291 Reiswig Road) for forwarding to the Agricultural Land Commission
• Denied Fill Placement Application ALR2020-007 (8774 Highway 97); not forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission
• Recommended that two tiny homes at 5165 Pada Road be permitted to continue to support collective micro farming

Strategy Session

This is a strategy session of the Lake Country, BC council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Regular Council Meeting

This agenda for the February 7, 2023 Regular Council Meeting in Lake Country, BC, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting structured as a town hall. The Chief Financial Officer will present the 2023 budget, followed by a question-and-answer period where residents can call in to comment or ask questions. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2023 Budget Presentation from the Chief Financial Officer
• Question and Answer session with public call-in line 236-583-2002
• Town Hall Meeting format

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will consider amendments to the 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw 1197, 2023, including options for funding operating supplementals through additional taxation and using remaining COVID-19 Restart Grant funding. Council will also discuss options for addressing policing costs and may give the bylaw first reading. The meeting was deferred from January 26, 2023, with additional information to be distributed.

• Amendments to 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw 1197, 2023 with operating supplementals funded by taxation (options range from $438,453 to $858,453)
• Use of $420,000 remaining COVID-19 Restart Grant for transportation, protective services, or operating supplementals
• Policing cost increase options: 8.25% base increase in 2023 (total 14%) or 4.20% with partial offset from Policing Reserve
• Supplementals include 2 Seasonal Parks Staff, 1.5 Bylaw Officers, Community Engagement Grant, Road Crack Sealing, Fire Prevention Program Increase
• First reading of Financial Plan Bylaw 1197, 2023 as amended

Council approved specific funding increases for policing and operating costs within the 2023-2027 Financial Plan. The council also allocated remaining COVID-19 Restart Grant Funding to various community and infrastructure projects. The amended Financial Plan Bylaw 1197, 2023 was read for the first time.

• Approved policing cost increases for 2023-2027 including adding 6 FTE positions (Carried)
• Deferred Pelmewash Slope Stability Mitigation from 2023 to 2024 budget (Carried; Reed and McKenzie opposed)
• Approved $721,203 in operating supplementals funded by additional taxation revenue (Carried)
• Allocated $137,250 of COVID-19 Restart Grant Funding to operating supplementals including community engagement and road crack sealing (Carried)
• Allocated $282,750 of COVID-19 Restart Grant Funding to Transportation and Protection Services projects (Carried)
• Read 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw 1197, 2023 for the first time (Carried)

Public Art Advisory Commission

This agenda for the Lake Country Public Art Advisory Commission meeting on January 30, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no decisions or discussions specified.

The Public Art Advisory Commission approved funding for a mural and new birdhouses. The commission also confirmed its 2023 available budget and re-elected its chair.

• Voted Sharon McCoubrey as returning PAAC chair (unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 allocation for Winfield Memorial Hall Mural budget (unanimous)
• Approved up to $6,000 for three new birdhouses at $2,000 each (unanimous)
• Adopted Jan 30th, 2023 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Oct 24th, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

Lake Country Council is holding a special meeting to seek direction on proposed water rate increases and to review the 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan. Council will also decide which members may attend 2023 conferences and training. The meeting includes options to amend bylaws, refer items back to staff, or approve no increases.

• Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw amendment options, including no increase or revisiting the Water Master Plan
• 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw 1197, 2023 first reading
• RCMP Levels of Service Increase attachment to the financial plan
• Authorization for Council members to attend 2023 SILGA, UBCM, and FCM conferences
• Travel costs for FCM Conference to be allocated from Council Contingency

Council deferred decisions on water rate increases and the 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan. Staff were directed to provide recommendations on using remaining COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant funds to reduce taxation.

• Deferred amendment to Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw pending review of Draft Water Master Plan
• Directed staff to report recommendations on applying remaining COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant to 2023 requests to reduce taxation
• Deferred 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan to Special Council Meeting on January 31, 2023

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider forwarding an Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion application for six properties tied to the Lake Country Business Park to the Agricultural Land Commission. The meeting also includes a decision on a temporary horse-riding permit, a road closure bylaw, and updates from MP Tracy Gray and Lake Country Health.

• ALR Exclusion Application #66684 for six properties including 9130 Glenmore Road, 9162 Glenmore Road, and 9265 Seaton Road
• Temporary Use Permit TP2021-003 for horse riding at 4355 McCoubrey Rd for 3 years
• Road Closure Bylaw 1194, 2023 to close unbuilt portion of Whiskey Cove Road at 15892 Carr's Landing Road
• Presentation from Lake Country Health Executive Director Melissa Scaman on 2023 budget request
• 2023 Budget Town Hall announced for January 31 at 7 p.m.

Council approved a temporary use permit for horse riding at 4355 McCoubrey Rd and passed a bylaw to close an unbuilt portion of Whiskey Cove Road. Additionally, the body forwarded an application to the Agricultural Land Commission to exclude six properties from the ALR for the Lake Country Business Park.

• Approved Temporary Use Permit TP2021-003 for horse-riding at 4355 McCoubrey Rd (Carried)
• Forwarded ALR Exclusion Application #66684 for six properties to the Agricultural Land Commission (Carried)
• Passed Road Closure Bylaw 1194, 2023 to close an unbuilt portion of Whiskey Cove Road (Carried)
• Adopted Regular Council Meeting Agenda of January 17, 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted Regular Council Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2023 (Carried)

Public Hearing

This is a public hearing for comments on Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) Exclusion Application No. 66684, which proposes to exclude land for the Lake Country Business Park. The council will hear public input before deciding on the application. Letters received before and after the agenda posting are included for consideration.

• ALR Exclusion Application No. 66684 for Lake Country Business Park
• Public hearing statement and report attached
• Two redacted public responses received before agenda posting

Council held a public hearing to receive comments regarding Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) Exclusion Application #66684. Residents provided testimony both in favor of and against the application, citing concerns over traffic, environment, and tax diversification. No decision was recorded in the minutes.

Regular Council Meeting

The Lake Country Regular Council Meeting on January 3, 2023, includes decisions on a development permit for a home renovation at 1809 Lakestone Drive, a grant application for an integrated land use plan, and early approval of 15 capital projects before the 2023-2027 Financial Plan is adopted. Council will also receive information on an RCMP service level increase due to population growth and a strategic priority update.

• Development Permit DP2021-006-C for 1809 Lakestone Drive (single family home renovation and addition)
• Grant application to Ministry of Jobs for integrated land use, transportation and infrastructure plan connecting Town Centre and Woodsdale
• Early approval of capital projects including Robinson Road Construction, Woodsdale Corridor Construction, 6th Street East Road and Drainage Renewal, Woodsdale Indigenous Cultural Centre & Nature Park, and Okanagan Centre Watermain Replacement
• RCMP levels of service increase due to population over 15,000 (information only)
• Strategic Priority Update December 2022 (information only)

Council approved early expenditure for several infrastructure and equipment projects prior to the adoption of the 2023-2027 Financial Plan. A development permit for a home renovation was approved, and the city will apply for a provincial grant for land use and transportation planning.

• Approved early expenditure for 14 capital projects including Robinson Road Construction and Okanagan Centre Watermain Replacement (Carried)
• Approved early expenditure for Infrared Sauna capital project (Carried; Opposed: Councillors Brett and Reed)
• Approved Development Permit DP2021-006-C for home renovation and addition at 1809 Lakestone Drive (Carried)
• Approved grant application to Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation for land use, transportation and infrastructure planning (Carried)
• Adopted Regular Council Meeting Agenda of January 3, 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted Regular Council Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2022 (Carried)