Tom Dyas Denciti steal - 3199 Hollywood Road North - update IV

A citizen makes a point about lack of land valuations

"On November 17, 2025, I submitted a FOI request to the City of Kelowna for all documents relating to its acquisition of 3199 Hollywood Road North. To date, I have not received any information, and there is no reference to land valuations at all within the application. Without this information, along with the valuation of the KSGC lands to be traded, it is impossible for our City Council to make an intelligent and informed decision as to the value of this project to the City of Kelowna. I remind you that, while this is a procedural irregularity in the context of Monday’s hearing, it is absolutely a basis for a claim for judicial review, should City Council approve this application after a public hearing without further disclosure."

The issue is obvious. WHAT is the 9.1 acres of Industrial zoned land at 3199 Hollywood Road North worth? We may say the half of the recreational land at 480 Peno Road being swapped is worth around $2.2m because we have an assessment. A google dive suggests an acre of industrial land in Kelowna is worth $1.82m per acre. Prices vary based on location, servicing, and size. This prime location is worth AT LEAST $16.4m. At a minimum the premium provided by Kelowna taxpayers over value is 8X.

480 Penno Road, Kelowna Springs Golf Course Land application and City staff recommendations will be 'looked at' by Mayor and Councillors on February 09, 2026. Here. Kelowna residents are being urged to attend that meeting. No comments are allowed.

It will be decided by hugely conflicted politicos if the application should be rejected, or be scheduled for a Public Hearing. Citizens who give a damn about being robbed are being urged to call Tom Dyas and his councillors, and send letters in, NOW. Ron Cannan is apparently opposed.

42 farming and Industrial neighbours signed a petition in fall of 2025 against development on the land.

The terrible trio are Mohini Singh, Tom Dyas and Loyal Wooldridge. They will vote in favour of destroying Kelowna Springs. Maxine DeHart, if not recusing, will vote for the rezoning for Khalistani employer Gurjit Singh Jhajj.

As usual the devil is in the details. Missed by this space was the FACT the entire Kelowna Springs property was assessed at $5.32 million with it's current zoning. The swapping of 9.1 acres of Industrial Land valued conservatively at $20m for slightly more than half of Kelowna Springs that Denciti can't develop anyway is an OUTRAGEOUS steal. The terms, conditions, and assumptions laid out by the City of Kelowna are preposterous.

The Tom Dyas sweetheart deal with Denciti reeks to absolute high heaven. It is robbery from citizens of Kelowna for the benefit of vested interests.

"November 14, 2025 News Release

A proposed land exchange agreement will protect Kelowna Springs Golf Course while creating new opportunities for economic development. This balanced approach by the City supports recreational amenities, preserves natural areas and supports economic development by creating industrially zoned employment lands.

The agreement involves exchanging approximately 60 acres of Denciti-owned property at 480 Penno Road, known as Kelowna Springs Golf Course, including 9 acres of trails, water features and open space, for 9.1 acres of City-owned industrial land at 3199 Hollywood Road North. Denciti will retain approximately 46 acres of land directly adjacent to the Golf Course, which will be subject to an application for industrial land use.

“This agreement secures Kelowna Springs Golf Course’s future as a distinctive 9-hole course with full-length holes, while preserving natural areas for the community,” said Derek Edstrom, Divisional Director Partnerships and Investments. "Kelowna Springs represents more than just a golf course—it’s a community asset. Our goal is to ensure that its legacy continues to serve residents and visitors alike, carefully balancing community recreation, environmental stewardship, and thoughtful City planning."

The agreement remains subject to several conditions and approvals before the exchange takes effect next Spring, including City Council’s decision on the Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment and rezoning application for the proposed Denciti industrial lands. This proposed exchange and rezoning has the potential to unlock more than 40 acres of industrial and employment lands, with a projected ~$4 million in Development Cost Charges and ~$1 million in additional annual tax revenue, which further supports Kelowna’s economic growth and the City’s commitment to strategic land use and community vibrancy.

As part of the redevelopment of the Kelowna Springs site, Denciti is committed to constructing a new indoor pickleball facility. This facility will enhance recreational opportunities for the community by providing a dedicated space for indoor pickleball enthusiasts. The City is considering options to ensure that the tenure of the new facility is protected for the long term.

Denciti is holding a public information session on November 20, 2025, at Kelowna Springs Golf Course Clubhouse from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Council is expected to consider the OCP and rezoning applications for the retained lands in early 2026, including a public hearing.

Should all conditions be met, the transfer of golf course lands to the City is expected to occur on March 30, 2026, followed by the transfer of City lands on January 1, 2028."

A steal in the tens of millions is underway in Kelowna. City staff is telling reporters that its a done deal and "is expected to be finalized on March 30." This declaration despite the rezoning requiring a council vote. The Kelowna Springs/Denciti steal is the brainchild of Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas. In 2022 Dyas made an election promise to save the Kelowna Springs golf course, a hugely controversial pet project of the fully corrupt Sikh shill Colin Basran. Capitalists seek a zoning category change to I-2 'General Industrial'.

The city takes control of the 60 acre golf course property (which is unsuitable for development because of aquifers) at 480 Penno Road while transferring 9.1 acres of city-owned industrial land at 3199 Hollywood Road North.

The newly created lot was carved out of a municipal property that will become Kelowna's new bus barns. Conceived in 2021, approval came in 2024 and the land was removed from the ALR. It's a prime commercial location, close to Highway 97 and the University of B.C. ChatGPT tells us that on the low end, 10 acres of commercial land in Kelowna will be worth $20M. Assuming the high end is closer to $30M, the City of Kelowna is returning the entire purchase price of the Kelowna Springs purchase to Denciti. The golf course property was last assessed at $5.32 million. Denciti retains it’s 46 acres of land adjacent to the golf course which remains subject to an application for industrial land use. The sweetheart Denciti deal clears the way for industrial development on the 9.1 acres it would acquire from the city as well. Why would the City give away lands that it might need for its bus depot expansion? Why did the City buy that land if it was going to then give it away less than a year later?

Perhaps folks should ask bum-like city manager Doug Gilchrist. (dgilchrist@kelowna.ca)

His salary increased from $264K in 2019 to $384K in 2024. Gilchrist’s pay package is just $5k less than the city manager’s salary in Vancouver, a city more than four times the size of Kelowna. “There’s vast differences about the breadth and depth of the services we provide.” he lied.

Stealing from citizens appears a big part of Doug Gilchrist's very expensive services.

Meanwhile, new zoning is coming for major business park development in Lake Country. The Lake Country Business Park, formerly known as the Glenmore Industrial Lands, will encompasses 200 acres stretching south along Glenmore Road and west along Okanagan Centre Road. Conservative estimates suggest there is already in excess of a 50 year supply of industrial land in the Okanagan. There is zero demand for more.