West Kelowna public meetings in 2024
92 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council Meeting
The agenda for the West Kelowna Special Council Meeting on December 19, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.
Notice - Special Council Meeting
The agenda for the West Kelowna Special Council meeting on 2024-12-18 contains no listed items. No descriptions, categories, or decisions are provided in the document. As a result, no specific actions or discussions can be identified.
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council meeting focuses on the city's long-term financial planning. Council will consider the first reading of the 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw and requests for early approval of 2025 capital expenditures and staffing.
- First reading of Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0323 (2025-2029)
- Approval of supplemental budget requests and ten-year capital plan
- Early approval requests for 2025 capital expenditures (Schedule A)
- Early approval requests for supplemental FTE staffing (Schedule B)
The special council meeting on December 18-19, 2024, focused on the draft 2025-2029 Financial Plan. Council unanimously supported the 2025 supplemental budget requests, including transit security, wildfire activities, and paid-on-call enhancements. They also approved numerous capital budget requests for roads, equipment, parks, facilities, water, sewer, and information services, along with FTE staffing requests. The meeting concluded with first reading of the 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0323.
- Supported Option 2 for policing additions, funding 2 officers in 2025 and extending strategy to 2031 (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 supplemental requests: transit security, wildfire activities, paid-on-call $2/hr increase (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 FTE requests for General Fund (FTE2025-1 to 12) and Utility Fund (FTE2025-13 to 16) (unanimous)
- Approved capital budget for roads: $2.5M road rehab, $350K LED streetlights (unanimous)
- Approved capital budget for equipment: $710K replacement, $65K electric mower, $45K sander box, etc. (unanimous)
- Approved capital budget for storm drainage: $500K drainage projects, $525K McDougall Creek, $250K master plan, $350K Menu Road (unanimous)
- Approved capital budget for parks: $845K tennis court replacement, $350K Ranch Park upgrades, $100K Memorial Park plan (unanimous)
- Approved Glenrosa Second Access Corridor Study, moved to 2025 with $300K from reserves (unanimous)
Advisory Planning Commission
The agenda for the West Kelowna Advisory Planning Commission meeting on 2024-12-18 contains only generic placeholders and no specific items, contracts, or proposals. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided document.
Notice - Special Council Meeting
The agenda for the West Kelowna Special Council Meeting on 2024-12-10 contains no listed items; only procedural placeholders are present.
Regular Council Meeting
The West Kelowna Council will consider adopting a new Zoning Bylaw No. 320, including amendments to fees and charges, and adopt the 2025 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan. The meeting will also include a public hearing for a proposed OCP and zoning amendment at 2971 Gorman Road.
- Adoption of Zoning Bylaw No. 320, 2024
- Adoption of 2025 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan
- Public hearing for OCP and zoning amendment at 2971 Gorman Road
- First, second, and third readings for Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.82
- Consideration of Raymer Comprehensive Development Plan file closure
Council gave third reading to the City of West Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, 2024, after amending the density bonus rate from 10% to 25% of estimated land value increase and removing the exemption for 100% market rental developments up to 12 storeys. Council also adopted the 2025 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan and directed staff to continue work on the Raymer Comprehensive Development Plan, allowing the applicant one year to resubmit. Several other zoning and bylaw amendments were advanced, including first and second readings for an OCP and zoning amendment at 2971 Gorman Road.
- Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.22 for 2355 Marshall Road (unanimous)
- Amended density bonus rate to 25% of land value increase ($177.50/m2) in Zoning Bylaw No. 0320 (unanimous)
- Removed 100% market rental exemption from density bonus contributions (unanimous)
- Gave third reading to Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, 2024 (unanimous)
- Gave first, second, and third reading to five consequential amendment bylaws (unanimous)
- Gave first and second reading to OCP and zoning amendments for 2971 Gorman Road, forwarded to public hearing (Millsap opposed)
- Adopted 2025 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan and updated wildfire mitigation policy (unanimous)
- Directed staff to continue Raymer CDP review, with one-year resubmission deadline (Mayor opposed)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will meet to conduct general business and receive reports from city divisions. The primary specific item is a verbal update regarding density bonusing under Zoning Bylaw No. 0320.
- Verbal update on P22-08, Zoning Bylaw No. 0320 - Density Bonusing
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The agenda for the West Kelowna In-Camera Council meeting on 2024-12-10 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are recorded in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda.
The special meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted as amended. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under several sections of the Community Charter to discuss personal information about a potential appointee, labour relations, litigation, and confidential negotiations with senior governments. No substantive decisions were made in open session.
- Adopted agenda as amended (C291/24, unanimous)
- Closed meeting to public under Community Charter s.90(1)(a),(c),(g) and s.90(2)(b) (C292/24, unanimous)
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting agenda for Dec 4, 2024 lists no items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed. The agenda appears to be procedural boilerplate.
Accessibility and Inclusion Committee
The Accessibility and Inclusion Committee will review community engagement feedback and a draft Accessibility and Inclusion Action Plan. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous meeting minutes and the scheduling of future committee sessions.
- Review of Community Engagement and Feedback
- Review Draft City of West Kelowna Accessibility and Inclusion Plan
- Adoption of Minutes from July 17, 2024
- Discussion of 2025 Accessibility and Inclusion Committee Schedule
- Presentation of Roundtable Updates
Regular Council Meeting
The West Kelowna Council will consider several items, including adopting two zoning amendment bylaws for 3636 McIver Road and 2741 Auburn Road, and directing staff to apply for up to $500,000 from the BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Program for the Horizon Drive Active Transportation Corridor. The council will also amend the 2024 budget to fund $2,500,000 for Rose Valley Reservoir source water improvements and issue a $50 credit to 8,500 water accounts at an estimated cost of $425,000. These items will be presented for resolution during the regular meeting on November 26, 2024.
- Z 21-05 Zoning Bylaw Amendment (3636 McIver Road) – adoption recommended
- Z 22-08 Zoning Bylaw Amendment (2741 Auburn Road) – adoption recommended
- Application to BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Program seeking up to $500,000 for Horizon Drive corridor
- Rose Valley Reservoir source water improvements: $2,500,000 budget amendment and $50 credit to 8,500 accounts ($425,000 estimated cost)
- Adoption of City of West Kelowna OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 0300.03, 2024
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
Advisory Planning Commission
The West Kelowna Advisory Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to adopt minutes from October and consider a Temporary Use Permit application for 102-1680 Ross Road.
- Adoption of October 2, 2024 meeting minutes
- Temporary Use Permit TUP 24-03 for 102-1680 Ross Road
- Application status update for November 20, 2024
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and minutes from the November 5 meeting, hear the mayor and councillor reports, and receive division reports. A key item is the Financial Services division presentation of the 2025 Financial Plan staffing resources primer and draft supplemental and FTE requests. The meeting will also consider any notice of motion before adjourning.
- Adopt agenda for the meeting
- Adopt minutes from the November 5 Committee of the Whole meeting
- Mayor and councillor reports
- Financial Services division: 2025 Financial Plan Staffing Resources Preliminary Review
- Notice of motion
Notice - Special Council Meeting
The notice for the West Kelowna Special Council Meeting on 2024-11-13 does not list any agenda items. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are identified in the provided document.
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The agenda for the West Kelowna Open to In-Camera Council Meeting on 2024-11-12 contains only procedural placeholders and does not list any specific items for decision or discussion.
Regular Council Meeting
West Kelowna City Council will vote on funding for the new Operations Centre and the endorsement of an infill housing strategy. The meeting includes appointments for regional boards and a delegation regarding the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant.
- Budget request of $685,000 from the Growing Communities Fund for Operations Centre essential works
- Endorsement of the City of West Kelowna Infill Housing Strategy (Final Draft)
- Grant application for flood mitigation measures along McDougall Creek in the Pike/Capri area
- Appointment of Ron Bowles as a signing authority for the City of West Kelowna
- Delegation from Scott Beaton regarding Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant source water
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The posted agenda for the West Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on November 6, 2024 contains no listed agenda items. It only includes generic headings and placeholders without any specific discussions, decisions, or proposals. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are mentioned.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive presentations on local heritage, wildlife safety, and sports facilities. The body will also review an information report regarding capital and reserves for the 2025 budget.
- Heritage Preservation Bylaw Proposal presentation by Jeremiah Ryder
- Bear Hazard Assessment presentation by WildSafeBC
- West Kelowna Minor Baseball Indoor Baseball Complex presentation
- 2025 Budget Primer Capital and Reserves information report
Public Hearing
The City Council is conducting a public hearing to consider proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 0320. This bylaw is intended to update zoning for consistency with the Official Community Plan across the city.
- Public hearing for P 22-08, Zoning Bylaw No. 0320
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.
Regular Council Meeting
The West Kelowna City Council is meeting to decide on tax exemptions for 2025 and a grant application for emergency staff training. The body will also receive updates on the Fire Hall #32 replacement project and quarterly department statistics.
- Adoption of Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 322, 2024
- Grant application for Indigenous Cultural Safety and Cultural Humility Training via the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund
- Project Update #2 for Fire Hall #32 Replacement Project
- 2024 Department Statistics – 3rd Quarter report
- Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan Update
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The meeting agenda contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded.
Notice - Special Council Meeting
The notice for the West Kelowna Special Council Meeting on 2024-10-17 does not list any specific agenda items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive items disclosed.
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The West Kelowna City Council will convene an open to in-camera meeting on October 8, 2024. No specific agenda items, motions, or public hearings are listed in the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive decisions documented.
Regular Council Meeting
The West Kelowna City Council is meeting to vote on several bylaws, including a new zoning bylaw and a permissive tax exemption bylaw for 2025. The body will also discuss an accessibility and inclusion plan and a license renewal for Wildhorse Park.
- Adoption of Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 321, 2024 for Firehall 32 construction
- First and second reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, 2024
- First, second, and third reading of Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 322, 2024
- Renewal of License of Occupation Agreement with School District No. 23 for Wildhorse Park
- Application for the 2024 UBCM Asset Management Planning Grant
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission will review the referral of P 22-08, an amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 0320. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda and minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting, presentations, delegations, and a staff liaison update. No decisions have been recorded in the agenda document.
- Referral of P 22-08, Zoning Bylaw No. 0320 (APC consideration)
- Adoption of agenda
- Adoption of minutes from July 17, 2024
- Presentations
- Staff liaison update
Regular Council Meeting
The West Kelowna Council will consider several items, including approving the 2025 meeting schedule, giving three readings to a temporary borrowing bylaw for Fire Hall 32, and authorizing a Development Variance Permit for 3252 Glencoe Road to allow agri‑tourism accommodation. An information report on the West Kelowna Infill Housing Strategy will also be presented.
- Approve the 2025 City of West Kelowna Council Meeting Schedule
- First, second and third reading of the Temporary Borrowing Bylaw for Fire Hall 32
- Authorize Development Variance Permit DVP 24‑06 for 3252 Glencoe Road (agri‑tourism accommodation)
- Information report on the West Kelowna Infill Housing Strategy
- Adopt agenda and minutes from previous meetings
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The West Kelowna City Council will hold an open to in-camera meeting on September 24, 2024. No specific agenda items, motions, or public hearings are listed in the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural.
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items listed.
The special meeting was called to order and the agenda adopted unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter to discuss litigation and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service, as well as confidential information related to negotiations with senior governments. The meeting adjourned at 1:07 p.m. No substantive decisions were made in open session.
- Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Closed meeting to public for litigation and negotiations (unanimous)
Regular Council Meeting
The West Kelowna City Council is meeting to discuss a zoning bylaw amendment and a three-year transit improvement plan. The body will also consider budget amendments for dam safety and a grant for active transportation.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0265.22, 2023 for 2355 Marshall Road
- Proposed 3-year Transit Improvement Plan (2025-2028) MOU with BC Transit
- Budget amendment of $100,000 for the 2024 Dam Safety Review project
- $25,000 grant application for an Age-Friendly and Accessible Active Transportation Audit
- RDCO Food Waste Engagement presentation
Council gave third reading to Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0265.22 for 2355 Marshall Road, with adoption pending provincial approval and registration of covenants. Council also authorized a transit MOU with BC Transit, approved a $25,000 grant application for an age-friendly audit, and amended the 2024 budget to add $100,000 for a dam safety review.
- Gave third reading to Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0265.22 for 2355 Marshall Road (unanimous)
- Authorized signing of MOU with BC Transit for 3-year Transit Improvement Plan (unanimous)
- Approved proceeding with Age-Friendly Communities grant application for $25,000 (unanimous)
- Amended 2024 Budget to add $100,000 for Dam Safety Review from reserves (unanimous)
Advisory Planning Commission
The agenda for the West Kelowna Advisory Planning Commission meeting on September 4, 2024 contains no listed items. The document appears to be a placeholder with only generic headings and no substantive proposals, decisions, or discussions. No items are proposed, discussed, or decided.
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific discussion items, decisions, or reports are listed.
Regular Council Meeting
The West Kelowna Council will consider several key items, including appointing Ron Bowles as Chief Administrative Officer and receiving an update on the Fire Hall #32 replacement project. Council will vote to adopt the City’s Parks Master Plan and the Recreational Trails Master Plan. Additional items include approving a floodplain exemption for 2479 Whitworth Rd, supporting the Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2 action plan, and amending the 2024 budget for new fire‑rescue equipment and station upgrades.
- Appointment of Ron Bowles as Chief Administrative Officer (effective Aug 15, 2024)
- Adoption of the Parks Master Plan and the Recreational Trails Master Plan
- Approval of Floodplain Exemption Permit (FEX 24‑01) for 2479 Whitworth Rd
- Fire Rescue Budget amendments: $900,000 for a new Quint fire apparatus, $300,000 for a new Tactical Tender, $30,000 for tarmac at Fire Station #31, $300,000 for Fire Station #33 renovation, plus staffing costs
- Support for Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2 action plan with multiple housing initiatives
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The agenda for the West Kelowna council meeting on 2024-08-27 contains no specific items and appears to be procedural only.
Advisory Planning Commission
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items, decisions, or reports are listed.
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The West Kelowna council meeting agenda for July 23, 2024 contains no listed items. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific decisions or discussions recorded.
Regular Council Meeting
Council will receive the 2024 Q2 department statistics report. It will authorize the Mayor to sign the 2024‑2034 Canada Community‑Building Fund agreement. The council will consider a development permit (DP24‑10) for 2419 Mountains Hollow Lane, including zoning variances and a required landscape security of $503,142.50. Additional items include third‑reading votes on zoning amendments for 2741 Auburn Road and 1179 Westside Road, and approval of a joint use agreement with School District 23.
- Authorize Mayor to sign 2024‑2034 Canada Community‑Building Fund agreement
- Consider Development Permit DP24‑10 for 2419 Mountains Hollow Lane with variances and $503,142.50 landscape security
- Third reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0265.12 for 2741 Auburn Road
- Third reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0265.15 for 1179 Westside Road
- Approve Joint Use Agreement with School District 23
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a referral regarding an Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendment. The commission will also review minutes from the June 19, 2024 meeting.
- Z24-03: OCP & Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 2971 Gorman Road
Accessibility and Inclusion Committee
The Accessibility and Inclusion Committee will adopt minutes from a previous meeting and review prioritized action items regarding accessibility survey results. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at City Council Chambers.
- Adoption of May 15, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review of accessibility survey action items
- Public meeting at Council Chambers
- Next meeting scheduled for August 21, 2024
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider a proposal to borrow up to $2,912,993 for equipment financing. The agenda also includes a reconsideration of a zoning bylaw amendment for 2355 Marshall Road and updates on the Parks Master Plan.
- Borrowing up to $2,912,993 for equipment from 2020, 2022, and 2023 Capital Plans
- Third reading reconsideration of Zoning Bylaw Amendment at 2355 Marshall Road
- Update on the Westside Resource Hygiene Centre
- Parks Master Plan and Recreational Trails Master Plan update
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The Agricultural Advisory Committee will review a referral regarding an Official Community Plan Amendment for 3590 Webber Road. The committee is also scheduled to adopt the minutes from the May 1, 2024 meeting.
- Official Community Plan Amendment (OCP 24-02) for 3590 Webber Road
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider entering into an annual operating agreement with British Columbia Transit for the 2024-2025 period. The agenda also includes approving a joint use agreement for Mar Jok Elementary School and reviewing the 2023 Annual Report.
- 2024-25 Transit Annual Operating Agreement with British Columbia Transit
- Joint Use Agreement for Mar Jok Elementary School
- Appointment of Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Officers
- Approval of the 2023 SOFI Report
- Receipt of the 2023 Annual Report
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific topics or decisions for the June 25, 2024, meeting.
Special Council Meeting
Council will receive a presentation regarding the 2024 Transit Service Review. The presentation features officials from the City of West Kelowna and BC Transit. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.
- Presentation on the 2024 Transit Service Review
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission will review an amendment to the Official Community Plan (OCP 24-02) regarding 3590 Webber Road. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from the May 15, 2024, meeting.
- Official Community Plan Amendment for 3590 Webber Road
- Adoption of May 15, 2024, meeting minutes
Committee of the Whole
The meeting features a series of scheduled presentations from local community associations and organizations, including United Way BC and Interior Health. The committee will also review department reports and previous meeting minutes.
- Presentation by United Way British Columbia, Southern Interior
- Presentation by Greater Westside Board of Trade
- Presentation by Interior Health
- Presentations from various local community associations
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
The provided agenda for the West Kelowna Council In-Camera meeting on June 11, 2024, contains no specific topics, discussions, or decisions. The document appears to be a blank template.
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider a development permit for a 7-storey mixed-use building at 3717 Hoskins Road. The agenda also includes a recommendation to pilot a Westside Resource Hygiene Centre to support people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurities. Additionally, the Okanagan Regional Library will present its new strategic plan.
- Development Permit DP 24-08 for a 7-storey mixed-use building at 3717 Hoskins Road
- Pilot program proposal for Westside Resource Hygiene Centre
- Presentation of Okanagan Regional Library's New Strategic Plan
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate from the meeting software. No topics, decisions, or discussions are documented in the record.
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
This is a procedural in-camera (closed to the public) council meeting. The agenda contains no public agenda items, only embedded video and software interface text, so no decisions or discussions are visible to residents.
Notice - Special Council Meeting
The provided document contains no substantive information regarding the topics or decisions of this special council meeting. The text consists of empty fields and software interface elements.
Regular Council Meeting
West Kelowna Council will consider a development permit with variances for a townhouse project at 3401 Sundance Drive, a 3-year extension of a temporary shelter permit on municipal land near 2515 Bartley Road, and a long-range planning work plan. The meeting also includes adoption of prior minutes and a report from the Regional District of Central Okanagan.
- DP24-09: townhouse development at 3401 Sundance Drive with variances to setbacks, building height, and retaining wall; landscape security of $428,588.125
- TUP 21-03.01: 3-year extension of temporary shelter permit at municipal ROW adjacent to 2515 Bartley Road
- 2024 Long Range Planning Work Plan: prioritize rental protection and tenant relocation policies, simplify boat launch licensing, defer short-term rental amendments
- Adoption of minutes from May 21, 2024 regular council meeting
- RDCO board highlights from May 23, 2024 meeting
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
This is a procedural meeting agenda with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The agenda contains only technical placeholders and no substantive business for the public.
Regular Council Meeting
West Kelowna Council is meeting to consider several items, including adopting a zoning amendment for small-scale multi-unit housing, issuing a development variance permit, renewing a fire services agreement with Peachland, and approving a grant application for emergency operations equipment. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and reports.
- Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.0265.27 for Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH)
- Development Variance Permit DVP 24-01 for 855 Proserpine Road to reduce agricultural siting setback from 15 m to 0 m
- Fire Ladder Agreement renewal with District of Peachland for 5-year term
- Approval for RDCO to apply for 2024 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant for EOC equipment and training
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to review two zoning bylaw amendment referrals: Z 23-05 for 3900 Gellatly Road (which also includes an Official Community Plan amendment) and Z 24-01 for 911 Anders Road. The commission will also adopt minutes from its February 14, 2024 meeting and receive an application status update. No decisions are made at this advisory meeting; recommendations go to Council.
- Z 23-05: Zoning Bylaw and Official Community Plan Amendment at 3900 Gellatly Road
- Z 24-01: Zoning Bylaw Amendment at 911 Anders Road
- Adoption of February 14, 2024 meeting minutes
- Application Status Update for May 15, 2024
Accessibility and Inclusion Committee
The Accessibility and Inclusion Committee is meeting to review the 'What We Heard Report' from its community accessibility survey and to discuss a post-survey actioning exercise. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and an informational letter. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and planning.
- Presentation: What We Heard Report from AIC Accessibility Survey
- Presentation: Post Community Survey Accessibility Actioning Exercise
- Adoption of minutes from February 21, 2024 meeting
- Informational letter to the committee (no action required)
Notice - Special Council Meeting
This is a notice for a Special Council Meeting of West Kelowna, BC, scheduled for 2024-05-14. The agenda text provided contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussions. No specific topics, contracts, or public hearings are listed.
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
This is a procedural agenda for a closed (in-camera) council meeting. No public agenda items are listed, so the council is not making any public decisions or discussions at this meeting.
- Meeting is closed to the public
Regular Council Meeting
West Kelowna Council will consider adopting the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 0317 and accepting the audited 2023 financial statements. They will also receive an update on the Fire Hall #32 replacement project, consider a zoning bylaw amendment for Upper Glenrosa and Salmon Road, and appoint a bylaw enforcement officer. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and reports from regional and association meetings.
- Adoption of 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 0317
- Acceptance of audited 2023 financial statements
- Fire Hall #32 replacement project update
- Zoning bylaw amendment for Upper Glenrosa and Salmon Road
- Appointment of Matthew Hardman as Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Officer
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review a zoning bylaw and Official Community Plan amendment for 3900 Gellatly Road, and to receive decision letters on two prior zoning amendments. The agenda is largely procedural, with one substantive referral item and two information items.
- Referral Z 23-05: Zoning Bylaw and OCP amendment at 3900 Gellatly Road, with draft architectural drawings and proposed CD zone
- Decision letter for Z 20-08: OCP and zoning amendment at 2211 Campbell Road
- Decision letter for Z 23-12: OCP and zoning amendment on unaddressed Boucherie Road
- Adoption of minutes from February 7, 2024 meeting
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
This agenda for the West Kelowna, BC Council meeting on 2024-04-23 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document is essentially empty of any actionable agenda content.
- No substantive items listed
Regular Council Meeting
West Kelowna Council is meeting to set the 2024 tax rate bylaw and adopt several parcel tax bylaws for solid waste, recycling, sterile insect release, and the transfer station. They will also consider zoning amendments, including one tied to provincial Bill 44 for small-scale multi-unit housing, and a rezoning at 2734-2736 Lower Glenrosa Road. Other items include updates on the Fire Hall #32 replacement, City Hall project, and parks master plans.
- 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 0317 – first, second, and third reading
- Adoption of Solid Waste and Recycling Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0315, 2024
- Adoption of Sterile Insect Release Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0314, 2024
- Adoption of Transfer Station Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0316, 2024
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0265.27 (Bill 44 SSMUH) – first, second, and third reading
Advisory Planning Commission
This agenda for the West Kelowna Advisory Planning Commission meeting on 2024-04-10 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
This agenda is for a West Kelowna Council meeting on April 9, 2024, but it contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or specific topics for residents to track.
Regular Council Meeting
West Kelowna Council is meeting to adopt the 2024-2028 Financial Plan with a 6.85% tax increase resulting in a $45,034,242 tax requisition, along with several parcel tax bylaws and zoning amendments. The agenda also includes delegations on wildfire mitigation and a gratitude event for wildfire responders, plus appointments and local area service inclusions for water service.
- Adoption of Financial Plan Bylaw 0312 with 6.85% tax increase and $45,034,242 tax requisition
- First, second, third reading of 2024 Transfer Station Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0316
- First, second, third reading of 2024 Sterile Insect Release Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 0314
- Adoption of Short Term Rental Regulation bylaw amendments (Zoning, Business Licensing, Fees)
- Local Area Service inclusions for water service at 1179 Westside Road and 3636 McIver Road
Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel
This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel is meeting, but no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.
Agricultural Advisory Committee
This agenda for the West Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-04-03 contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents.
Regular Council Meeting
West Kelowna Council is meeting to decide on several items, including adopting a loan authorization bylaw for the Fire Hall #32 replacement project, giving third reading to zoning and OCP amendments for properties on Boucherie Road and McIver Road, and considering third reading of short-term rental regulations. They will also consider utility fee amendments, a parcel tax roll review panel, a grant application for flood mitigation along McDougall Creek, and a development cost charges bylaw amendment.
- Adoption of Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 0313 for Fire Hall #32 replacement
- Third reading and adoption of OCP and zoning amendments for unaddressed Boucherie Road (Z 23-12)
- Third reading of OCP and zoning amendments for 3636 McIver Road (Z 21-05)
- First to third reading and adoption of zoning amendment for 3640 McIver Road and 3625 Gates Road (Z 21-05.1)
- Third reading of short-term rental zoning amendment Bylaw No. 0265.20
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
This is the agenda for a West Kelowna council meeting that is open only to in-camera (closed) session. The agenda contains no public items, decisions, or discussion topics — only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No actionable business is listed for public review.
Public Hearing
West Kelowna Council holds a public hearing on three items: two OCP and zoning bylaw amendments for residential development, and a city-wide zoning bylaw amendment to regulate short-term rentals. The public can make representations, and no further submissions will be accepted after the hearing.
- Z 23-12: OCP change from Low to Medium Density Residential and zoning from Agricultural (A1) to Low Density Multiple Residential (R3) with site-specific amendment for apartments, for a townhouse development on unaddressed Boucherie Road (Lot 5, KAP2685, DL 434, ODYD)
- Z 21-05: OCP change from Agricultural to Low Density Residential and zoning from Agricultural (A1) to Compact Single Detached Residential (RC3), to permit a residential subdivision at 3636 McIver Road (Lot 1, Plan 37488, DL 3484, ODYD)
- P 23-14: City-wide zoning bylaw amendments to regulate short-term rentals, including renaming to Short-Term Rental, merging Bed and Breakfast regulations, requiring operator to reside in the home, and allowing Short-Term Rental in R2 Zone single detached dwellings only
Advisory Planning Commission
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Regular Council Meeting
The West Kelowna Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several development applications, including an OCP amendment for Gates Road that staff recommend denying, and OCP and zoning amendments for properties on McIver Road and Boucherie Road. Council will also vote on a proposed fee for dryland boat rentals at city boat launches, a $1.15 million energy retrofit for Royal LePage Place, and a $300,000 FireSmart grant application. The meeting includes adoption of minutes and reports from the Mayor and Councillors.
- OCP 24-01: Staff recommend denying OCP amendment for Gates Rd
- Z 21-05: First/second reading for OCP & zoning amendments at 3636 McIver Rd, 3640 McIver Rd, 3625 Gates Rd
- Z 23-12: First/second reading for OCP & zoning amendments on unaddressed Boucherie Rd
- Utility Fee Amendments Bylaw No. 0028.81, 2024 for first, second reading
- Motion to direct staff to report on fees for dryland boat rentals at city boat launches
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
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Agricultural Advisory Committee
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Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive presentations from Okanagan College, BDO Canada LLP, and the Urban Development Institute, along with routine administrative items. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily informational.
- Presentation by Okanagan College President Dr. Neil Fassina
- BDO Canada LLP 2023 planning letter to Mayor and Council
- Urban Development Institute housing presentation by Mark Holland
Regular Council Meeting
West Kelowna Council will consider the draft 2024-2028 Financial Plan, including a proposed 6.85% tax increase, and give second and third reading to the associated bylaw. Council will also review public feedback on the budget and strategic priorities. Other items include short-term rental regulations, bylaw amendments, and a special council meeting.
- Draft 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0312 with 6.85% tax increase
- Short-term rental regulations: zoning, business licensing, and enforcement bylaw amendments
- Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 0028.80 (Schedules 3 and 5)
- Special in-camera Council meeting on March 8, 2024 at School District 23 office
- Regional grant application for Emergency Support Services equipment and training
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
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Accessibility and Inclusion Committee
The West Kelowna Accessibility and Inclusion Committee is meeting to review the project scope and timeline for an accessibility plan, finalize a feedback form/survey, summarize existing accessibility policies, and conduct a visioning exercise. They will also review draft examples for an accessibility message. The meeting is open to the public and webcast live.
- Project Scope and Timeline Overview
- Feedback Form/Survey Final Review
- Summary and Review of Existing Accessibility Policies
- Visioning Exercise
- AIC Accessibility Message - review draft examples for plan
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to review three referrals: zoning and OCP amendments for 2734-2736 Lower Glenrosa Road, an unaddressed Boucherie Road property, and an OCP amendment for Gates Road. The commission will also receive decision letters on three previously considered zoning amendments. The meeting includes routine items like appointing a chair and adopting minutes.
- Z23-11: OCP & Zoning Bylaw Amendment, 2734-2736 Lower Glenrosa Road
- Z23-12: OCP & Zoning Bylaw Amendment, Unaddressed Boucherie Road
- OCP24-01: Official Community Plan Amendment, Gates Road
- Decision letters for Z22-05 (1179 Westside Road), Z22-09 (3349 Glenrosa Road), Z23-04 (2004 Bartley Road)
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate for an open-to-in-camera council meeting on February 13, 2024. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.
Regular Council Meeting
The West Kelowna Council is reviewing several large-scale capital requests, including funding for pedestrian infrastructure and an operations yard. They are also considering a townhouse development permit and a fleet electrification strategy.
- $9,805,000 Operations Yard Project budget
- $600,000 for Arena score clock replacement and gondola expansion
- $380,000 for pedestrian multi-use path connections
- Townhouse development permit with variances for 3830 Gellatly Road
- Mount Boucherie Community Centre restoration including 80 childcare spaces
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a zoning and OCP bylaw amendment for an unaddressed property on Boucherie Road, along with several decision letters on past applications. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and a report from a provincial workshop.
- Z 23-12: OCP & Zoning Bylaw Amendment, Unaddressed Boucherie Road
- Decision Letter: TUP 23-01, Temporary Use Permit, 815 and 819 Douglas Road
- Decision Letter: A 21-08, Agricultural File, 3716 and 3792 Carral Road
- Decision Letter: Z 23-04, Zoning Amendment, 2004 Bartley Road
- Observations from Provincial Agriculture Advisory Committee Workshop (Feb 6, 2024)
Accessibility and Inclusion Committee
The Accessibility and Inclusion Committee is meeting to hear presentations on next steps for West Kelowna's accessibility plan and on Penticton's accessibility plan. The agenda also includes routine items like appointing a chair, adopting minutes, and introducing late items. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation on next steps and structure for City of West Kelowna's Accessibility Plan by Spring Hawes
- Presentation on City of Penticton's Accessibility Plan by Sarah Desrosiers
- Adoption of minutes from October 25, 2023 meeting
Regular Council Meeting
The West Kelowna Council is reviewing several bylaw amendments, including new regulations for short-term rentals. The meeting also includes decisions on a fire hall replacement project, zoning amendments, and a new score clock for Royal LePage Place.
- First, second, and third readings for five short-term rental related bylaws
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 2355 Marshall Road
- Development Permit for an apartment at 2237 Shannon Lake Road
- Alternative Approval Process for the Fire Hall 32 Replacement Project
- Capital project approval for a new score clock at Royal LePage Place
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
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Public Hearing
West Kelowna Council is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0265.22, which would rezone 2355 Marshall Road from Manufactured Home Park (RMP) to Light Industrial (I1). The change would allow light industrial and commercial uses on the property. The hearing is open to public comment, and no further submissions will be accepted after it adjourns.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 0265.22 for 2355 Marshall Road
- Rezone from Manufactured Home Park Zone (RMP) to Light Industrial Zone (I1)
- Current OCP designation: Business Park
- Public hearing scheduled for January 23, 2024, 5:00-6:00 PM
- Submissions received as of 4:00 PM Thursday, January 18 are included
Regular Council Meeting
West Kelowna Council will consider several development-related items, including a development permit with variances for a townhouse project at 2405 Bering Road, a zoning amendment for properties on Hoskins and Dobbin Roads, and a development variance permit for agri-tourism at 1895 Bartley Road. They will also review 2024 Grant-in-Aid requests and an amendment to the 2023 Financial Plan Bylaw. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings and a presentation from the Okanagan Basin Water Board.
- DP 21-01: Townhouse development at 2405 Bering Road with variances (setbacks, parking, driveway width) and $22,140.94 landscaping security
- Z 23-07: Zoning amendment for 3715 and 3717 Hoskins Road and 2424 Dobbin Road, subject to Ministry of Transportation approvals
- DP 23-14: Development permit for 3053 Wales Road; staff recommend denying increased building height variance
- DVP 23-10: Variance to allow agri-tourism accommodation outside principal dwelling at 1895 Bartley Road
- 2024 Grant-in-Aid requests and 2023 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 304.01
Open to In-Camera Council Meeting
This agenda is for a closed (in-camera) council meeting on January 9, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no public items for discussion or decision.