News Release Electric Vehicle Readiness RequirementsCouncil gave first reading to amendments to the Zoning Bylaw regarding electric vehicle readiness requirements. The updated bylaw will require that new residential developments include a minimum of one energized electric vehicle (EV) outlet per dwelling unit. The exception is “rental-only” zoned areas which will require a minimum of 25 per cent of parking spaces to be equipped with an EV outlet. Read full report to Council Mill Site Area Redevelopment Plan – Concept PlansCouncil received a report, including initial concepts and plans for upcoming public engagement, from the Policy & Planning Department on the mill site area redevelopment plan. Read full report to Council Transit Expansion Initiatives – Three-year OutlookCouncil approved the execution of a one-year Memorandum of Understanding with BC Transit for the transit improvement program three-year expansion initiatives for the period 2024–2027. Read full report to Council Employer Commute Trip Reduction ProgramStaff presented recommendations for a Kelowna employer commute trip reduction program aimed at improving traffic flow and reducing emissions. Read full report to Council Stormwater Funding Business Case and Implementation Plan – Phase 1Council received an update from Utility Services on the first phase of the stormwater funding business case and implementation plan. Read full report to Council To watch a playback of the Council meeting and view all presentations, visit “Past Meetings” at kelowna.ca/council. |