Council Highlights - Feb. 10, 2026

Date of Issue: Feb. 11, 2026

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West Kelowna Economic Development Corporation CEO announced

Council congratulated Mr. Ryan Malcolm on being named the new chief executive officer for the West Kelowna Economic Development Corporation to advance economic prosperity and resilience in our community.

Council encourages our community to participate in free Family Day events

The City will offer free Family Day activities on Monday, Feb. 16 including a Play Day at the Multi-Sport Dome, obstacle course at Mar Jok Elementary Gym, craft station at Mar Jok Elementary Multipurpose Room, and a Big and Little Skate, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and a public skate, from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m., at Jim Lind Arena. Visit westkelownacity.ca/familydayfun for more information.

Council encourages participation in Community Safety and Well-being Plan workshops

Council encouraged the public to participate in workshops being held Feb. 11 to 13 to help create the City’s first Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, which seeks solutions on housing, mental health, public safety and supports youth, seniors, families and Indigenous residents. Visit OurWK.ca/communitysafetyplan to sign up for workshops.

Local elected leaders collectively call for more provincial police officers

Council thanked Westbank First Nation Chief Robert Louie, Peachland Mayor Patrick Van Minsel, West Kelowna-Peachland MLA Macklin McCall, and Okanagan Lake West – South Kelowna MP Dan Albas who joined Mayor Milsom in a strong, unified voice to demand that the Government of B.C. meet their policing obligations by providing more officers and ending years of chronic underfunding of essential public safety services for Westside residents and businesses.

Nomination for SILGA vice president

Council supported Councillor Da Silva's nomination for First Vice President for the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) for 2026.

Fourth quarter department reports presented

Council received the 2025 Q4 department reports, which provide statistics and highlight service delivery to our community in many areas including Bylaw, Community Development, Finance, Fire Rescue, Human Resources, Operations, RCMP, and Recreation and Facilities.

2022-2026 Council Strategic Priorities update provided

Council received the 2025 Q4 strategic priorities progress dashboard, which highlighted the City’s progress in meeting Council’s 2022-2026 Strategic Priorities for our community. The quarterly reports will be posted publicly on the City’s Strategic Priorities website.

Mount Boucherie Community Centre Restoration Project risk registry presented

Council received the report and reviewed the risk registry for the Mount Boucherie Community Centre Restoration Project, which remains within the approved $4.8 million budget and on schedule for September 2026 completion. The completed facility will provide childcare, community programming and recreation administration.

Warming Bus Policy approved

Council approved the Emergency Weather Response (Warming Bus) Policy, which establishes guidelines for site selection and permitting for the Warming Bus program, an emergency weather response initiative funded by BC Housing and operated by a community organization.

Presentation given on updated Raymer Comprehensive Development Plan

Council received an update on the Raymer Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP), noting the application has been resubmitted and is under review. The revised CDP area is smaller than originally identified and will need to consider infrastructure, servicing, and asset management needs as the proposal advances.

Fleet fueling contract awarded

Council awarded a three-year Fuel Supply and Delivery Services contract to Barry Beecroft Fuel Distributors Ltd. to provide 24/7 fleet fueling needs within the approved operating budget.

Council considers utility fee increases

Council gave first, second and third readings to the 2026 Utility and Financial Fee Amendments Bylaw which, if adopted at the Feb. 24 Regular Meeting, will cover rising operating costs and infrastructure needs. In the Powers Creek Service Area, per quarter rates would increase by $5.10 for sewer, $25.62 for water and $2 for waste collection. In the Rose Valley Service Area, per quarter rates would increase by $5.10 for sewer, $1.78 for water and $2 for waste collection. Also in Rose Valley, $37.50 will be removed from customers’ quarterly utility bills, starting in April, and moved to an annual parcel tax of $168.89, versus the previously estimated $181, to appear on property taxes starting in May to cover their share of the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant project. Those who prepaid will not pay the parcel tax.

Early essential capital purchases approved

Council authorized $1.15 million in early capital purchases to keep parks, protective services and public safety and water and wastewater operations and projects on track while the 2026 to 2030 Financial Plan is finalized for Council’s consideration of adoption at a future public meeting. Funding will come from reserves and does not directly affect the proposed operating budget for municipal taxes.

Council reviews actual 2025 expenditures to help inform 2026 budget deliberations

Council received a preliminary comparison of actual 2025 expenses to the 2026–2030 Financial Plan, which highlighted department-by-department variances. Unused budgets of $145,000 will be proposed to reduce the 2026 budget and the impact on municipal taxes.