Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Meeting #:

Date:

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Time:

8:30 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

Location:

Woodhaven Board Room

1450 K.L.O. Road, Kelowna, BC

Directors:

• L. Wooldridge, Chairperson (City of Kelowna)
• B. Ireland, Vice-Chairperson (District of Lake Country)
• R. Cannan (City of Kelowna)
• W. Carson (Central Okanagan West Electoral Area)
• M. DeHart (City of Kelowna)
• T. Dyas (City of Kelowna)
• S. Johnston (City of West Kelowna)
• K. Kraft (Central Okanagan East Electoral Area)
• G. Milsom (City of West Kelowna)
• L. Stack (City of Kelowna)
• P. Van Minsel (District of Peachland)
• R. Webber (City of Kelowna)
• Alena Glasman (District of Peachland)

Staff:

• M DeGuevara (Westbank First Nation)
• S. Ginter, Chief Administrative Officer
• C. Griffiths, Corporate Officer/ Deputy CAO
• S. Horning, Deputy Corporate Officer
• S. Ballan-Brown, Legislative Assistant (Recording Secretary)
• J. Buck, Associate Director Legal Services
• T. Draper, Director of Parks
• J. Foster, Director of Communications & Information Services
• T. Kendel, Associate Director of Development and Engineering Services
• T. McCabe, Director of Financial Services
• D. Noble-Brandt, Director of Development and Engineering Services
• J. Reay, Associate Director of Human Resources
• M. Walroth, Director of Protective Services

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9.

CORPORATE SERVICES

9.2

Chief Administrative Officer Performance Review Process

All Directors – Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority L.G.A. s. 208)

To provide the Board with an overview of the Chief Administrative Officer performance review process as the initial step on the Board’s assessment of the CAO’s performance in 2025.

Staff provided the Board with an overview of the Chief Administrative Officer performance review process as the initial step on the Board’s assessment of the CAO’s performance in 2025.

• R R2026-023
  GLASMAN
  WEBBER

  THAT the Regional Board receives the Chief Administrative Officer Performance Review process report from the Corporate Officer/Deputy CAO dated February 19, 2026 for information.

  
  
  
  CARRIED Unanimously

1.

CALL TO ORDER

Chairperson Wooldridge to call the meeting to order.

As an open meeting, a live audio-video feed is being broadcast and recorded on rdco.com.

Chairperson Wooldridge called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. and advised as an open meeting, a live audio-video feed is being broadcast and recorded on rdco.com. 

Chairperson Wooldridge spoke to the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge acknowledging the tragic event and offering our hearts to the families, victims and people of Tumbler Ridge.  We offer our deepest respect to the first responders and community members.

2.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The RDCO acknowledges our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the syilx / Okanagan people who have resided here since time immemorial. We recognize, honour, and respect the syilx / Okanagan lands upon which we live, work, and play.

The Chair acknowledged our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the syilx / Okanagan people who have resided here since time immemorial. We recognize, honour, and respect the syilx / Okanagan lands upon which we live, work, and play.

3.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

All Directors - Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority (LGA s.208)

To adopt the February 19, 2026 Regular Board Meeting agenda.

• R R2026/011
  GLASMAN
  IRELAND

  THAT the February 19, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Agenda be adopted.

  
  
  
  CARRIED Unanimously

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

All Directors - Unweighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority (LGA s.208)

To adopt the January 22, 2026 Regional Board Meeting minutes.

• R R2026/012
  IRELAND
  KRAFT

  THAT the January 22, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes be adopted.

  
  
  
  CARRIED Unanimously

5.

DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

5.1

Westside Wastewater Development Cost Charges - Major Review

Stakeholder Weighted Vote – West Kelowna & Peachland – Majority (LGA s. 209)

To present the Westside Wastewater Development Cost Charges endorsed by the Westside Wastewater Services Committee to the Board, along with related bylaws for consideration of 1^st reading.

Staff presented a PowerPoint summarizing Westside Wastewater Development Cost Charges endorsed by the Westside Wastewater Services Committee for consideration by the Board, along with related bylaws for consideration of 1^st reading.

• R R2026-013
  GLASMAN
  JOHNSTON

  THAT Bylaw No. 1581, Amendment No. 4 to Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1448, 2020 be read a first time;

  AND THAT the Regional Board directs staff to undertake the next steps as outlined in the Westside Wastewater Development Cost Charges - Major Review Board Report dated February 19, 2026, from the Associate Director of Engineering Services.

  
  
  
  CARRIED Unanimously
• R R2026-2014
  GLASMAN
  JOHNSTON

  THAT Bylaw No. 1582, Amendment No. 4 to East Trunk Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1463, 2020 be read a first time;

  AND THAT the Regional Board directs staff to undertake the next steps as outlined in the Westside Wastewater Development Cost Charges - Major Review Board Report dated February 19, 2026, from the Associate Director of Engineering Services.

  
  
  
  CARRIED Unanimously

5.2

North Westside Regional Water System - 2026 Budget Discussion

All Directors – Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority (LGA s.208)

To provide the Board with a review of the scope, drivers, alternatives, timelines, funding, risks, and opportunities associated with the North Westside Regional Water Line project in advance of consideration of a related Notice of Motion.

Staff presented a PowerPoint providing the Board with a review of the scope, drivers, alternatives, timelines, funding, risks and opportunities associated with the North Westside Regional Water Line project in advance of consideration of a related Notice of Motion. Staff responded to questions from the Board.

Director Carson opposed.

• R R2026-015
  GLASMAN
  KRAFT

  THAT the Regional Board receive the North Westside Regional Water System report from the Associate Director of Development and Engineering Services dated February 19, 2026 for information.

  
  
  
  CARRIED

5.3

Motion by Director Carson - North Westside Water System Project

All Directors –Weighted Corporate Vote - Majority (LGA s 210).

To consider the notice of motion introduced by Director Carson at the January 22, 2026 Regular Board Meeting.

Director Carson provided comment on reasons to remove the North Westside Regional Water System project and associated costs from the 2026-2030 Financial Plan.

Directors Cannan, DeHart, Dyas, Ireland, Johnston, Milsom, Glasman, Webber and Wooldridge Opposed.

 

The meeting stopped for a break at 9:35 a.m.  The meeting reconvened at 9:41 a.m.

• R R2026-016
  CARSON
  GLASMAN

  THAT the Regional Board direct staff to cease advancement of the North Westside Regional Water System project in its entirety and remove all associated project costs from the 2026-2030 Financial Plan.

  
  
  
  DEFEATED

6.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

6.1

2026-2030 Financial Plan – Amendments, Reductions & Public Feedback

All Directors – Weighted Corporate Vote – Majority (LGA s.210)

To consider amendments and reductions to the Regional District of Central Okanagan’s draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan.

The Chair advised he is working with the CAO to initiate an Audit Committee that will incorporate value for money reviews of services based on feedback from the Board. 

Staff presented for Board consideration amendments and reductions to the draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan and responded to questions from the Board.

Directors Cannan, Carson, Glasman and Kraft opposed.

• R R2025-017
  WEBBER
  MILSOM

  THAT the Regional District of Central Okanagan’s 2026–2030 Financial Plan, with Option A reductions, be approved

  AND THAT the Regional District of Central Okanagan’s 2026–2030 Financial Plan bylaw be prepared for the Board’s consideration based on the approved 2026–2030 Five-Year Financial Plan.

  
  
  
  CARRIED

6.2

Security Issuing Bylaws - City of Kelowna - Municipal Finance Authority Spring 2026 Issue

All Directors - Weighted Corporate Vote - Simple Majority (LGA s.210)
Bylaw adoption requires 2/3 majority (LGA s.228)

To consider approval of security issuing bylaws for the Regional District of the Central Okanagan (RDCO) on behalf of the City of Kelowna.

• R R2026-018
  DYAS
  DEHART

  THAT City of Kelowna Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1583, 2026 be read a first, second, and third time;

  AND THAT City of Kelowna Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1583, 2026 be adopted.

  
  
  
  CARRIED Unanimously
• R R2026-019
  DYAS
  DEHART

  THAT City of Kelowna Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1584, 2026 be read a first, second, and third time;

  AND THAT City of Kelowna Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1584, 2026 be adopted.

  
  
  
  CARRIED Unanimously

7.

PARKS SERVICES

7.1

Glen Canyon Regional Park Joint Management and Regulation Agreement Renewal

All Directors – Weighted Vote – Simple Majority (LGA s.210)

To seek approval from the Regional Board to renew the Glen Canyon Regional Park Joint Management and Regulation Agreement with the City of West Kelowna.

Staff presented a PowerPoint providing the Board with information related to the property at 4258 Gellatly Rd, the main trail head and parking lot to Glen Canyon Regional Park for consideration to renew the Joint Management and Regulation Agreement with the City of West Kelowna.

• R R2026-020
  GLASMAN
  MILSOM

  THAT the Regional Board approves the renewal of the Glen Canyon Regional Park Joint Management and Regulation Agreement on Lot A, Plan EPP18628, District Lot 487, ODYD such with the City of West Kelowna for a five (5) year term, plus two (2) optional additional five (5) year term extensions.

  
  
  
  CARRIED Unanimously

8.

PROTECTIVE SERVICES

8.1

Hazard Risk Vulnerability Assessment - Regional Climate Resiliency Strategy

All Directors, Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority (LGA s.208)

To provide the Regional Board with an update on the development of the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) Comprehensive Hazard Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (HRVA) and the corresponding Regional Climate Resilience Strategy (RCRS).

The RDCO is undertaking an integrated climate and hazard planning initiative to address increasing regional risks and responsibilities. Staff and Stantec Consultant, Daniel Hegg, provided a summary of the Hazard Risk Vulnerability Assessment-Regional Climate Resilience Strategy and responded to questions from the Board.

• R R2026-021
  GLASMAN
  CANNAN

  THAT the Regional Board receives the Hazard Risk Vulnerability Assessment – Regional Climate Resilience Strategy Report from the Director of Protective Services/Regional Fire Chief dated February 19, 2026, for information.

  
  
  
  CARRIED Unanimously

9.

CORPORATE SERVICES

9.1

Local Government Development Approval Grant Program

All Directors – Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority (LGA s.208)

To seek Regional Board endorsement for Staff to apply for a grant under the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Local Government Development Approvals Program.

• R R2026-022
  CANNAN
  GLASMAN

  THAT the Regional Board approves the submission of an application for up to $200,000 for the Union of BC Municipalities – Local Government Development Approvals Program Activities 2026 Funding Stream.

  
  
  
  CARRIED Unanimously

9.3

Delegation Request to the City of Kelowna

All Directors – Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority (LGA s.208)

To inform the Regional Board on the status of a delegation request to the City of Kelowna.

Staff informed the Regional Board on the status of a delegation request to the City of Kelowna.

• R R2026-024
  IRELAND
  DEHART

  THAT the Regional Board receive the report “Delegation Request to the City of Kelowna – Fringe Area Planning Agreement Renewal” from the Corporate Officer dated February 19, 2026, for information.

  
  
  
  CARRIED Unanimously

10.

COMMITTEE AND NEW BUSINESS

10.1

Okanagan Basin Water Board - February 3, 2026 Board Report

• R R2026-025
  GLASMAN
  WEBBER

  THAT the Regional Board receive the Okanagan Basin Water Board Report dated February 3, 2026 for information.

  
  
  
  CARRIED Unanimously

11.

DIRECTOR ITEMS

Director items are to be used to announce events, acknowledge or thank a person, or organization; and to recognize outstanding achievements within the region. 

12.

MOTION TO CLOSE THE MEETING

That the February 19, 2026 Regular Board Meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 90(c) of the Community Charter to discuss items related to labour relations or other employee relations.

• R R2026-026
  GLASMAN
  DYAS

  THAT the February 19, 2026 Regular Board Meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 90(c) of the Community Charter to discus items related to labour relations or other employee relations.

  
  
  
  CARRIED Unanimously