Category Archives: Association Activity

Bill 26

This fall the BC Provincial Government will be proceeding with Bill 26 which, when passed, will state that no public hearing will be required for a zoning bylaw as long as it is consistent with an Official Community Plan (OCP) that is in effect for that area. This will effectively remove our right, as citizens,Continue reading “Bill 26”

GBGPCA Presents at the City’s Committee of the Whole

For the second year in a row the Gellatly Bay Goats Peak Community Association (GBGPCA) was invited to present at the City’s annual “Committee of the Whole” meeting. The meeting included the City of West Kelowna Mayor and Council, key City staff, and our neighbouring community associations and societies.  Nicole Waidman led the presentation onContinue reading “GBGPCA Presents at the City’s Committee of the Whole”

GBGPCA Meeting with City of West Kelowna

In March 2022 our association President met with the City’s Chief Administrative Officer, Paul Gipps, and Planning Manager, Brent Magnan, to discuss the recent purchase of 4251 Gellatly Road for parkland and the latest updates on the Gellatly rezoning application. During this meeting the City was able to confirm: the parkland purchase and noted thatContinue reading “GBGPCA Meeting with City of West Kelowna”

Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Feedback from GBGPCA

On March 3, 2022 representatives from the GBGPCA Board of Directors attended a virtual feedback meeting with the City of West Kelowna and related stakeholders to regarding the current phase of the Transportation Master Plan. The items discussed during this session are summarized in the below correspondence that was provided to this team. Thank youContinue reading “Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Feedback from GBGPCA”

Feedback Needed – Draft OCP

Updates to the draft OCP have been completed and another round of feedback from the public is now being requested. This time the City is looking for your feedback on two essential elements of the OCP – the Growth Concept and the Proposed Future Land Use Plan. Our last update on this topic was from the Dec. 14,Continue reading “Feedback Needed – Draft OCP”

The City is Looking for Volunteers!

The City of West Kelowna Mayor and Council has reached out to our association seeking applicants from our membership to take part in the Council Remuneration Task Force. The purpose of the Task Force is to review the current Council remuneration bylaw and expense reimbursement policy and provide recommendations for implementation of a remuneration structureContinue reading “The City is Looking for Volunteers!”

Gellatly Road Rezoning Update

The GBGPCA has been keeping close tabs on the rezoning and development request for 4058 and 4066 Gellatly Road. This request has not yet made it’s way to the Council’s agenda for first reading and we are told that this would take place late January at the earliest. The GBGPCA has a strong response readyContinue reading “Gellatly Road Rezoning Update”