Armstrong, BC
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Mon Aug 17, 2026
Committee of the Whole
Committee to review 15-year capital plan and subdivision bylaw
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review and recommend endorsement of the 15-Year Capital Plan, which consolidates infrastructure recommendations into a single prioritized document. They will also consider recommending first, second, and third readings of Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1950, 2026. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from the May 4, 2026 meeting.
- 15-Year Capital Plan endorsement recommendation
- Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1950, 2026 readings
- Adoption of May 4, 2026 Committee of the Whole minutes
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AGENDA
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Monday, August 17, 2026, 5 p.m.
Council Chambers, 3535 Bridge Street, Armstrong, B.C.
Monday, August 17, 2026, 5 p.m.
Council Chambers, 3535 Bridge Street, Armstrong, B.C.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
1. CALL TO ORDER
1. CALL TO ORDER
We respectfully acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the unceded ancestral
territory of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples and the Splatsin of the Secwépemc Nation.
We respectfully acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the unceded ancestral
territory of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples and the Splatsin of the Secwépemc Nation.
2.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2.1
Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda - August 17, 2026
THAT the August 17, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda be adopted as
circulated.
THAT the August 17, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda be adopted as
circulated.
THAT the August 17, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda be adopted as
circulated.
3.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1
Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - May 4, 2026
THAT the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of May 4, 2026 be adopted
as circulated.
THAT the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of May 4, 2026 be adopted
as circulated.
THAT the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of May 4, 2026 be adopted
as circulated.
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4.
PRESENTATION OF REPORTS
4.1
15-Year Ca …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026
Regular Council
Council to consider variance for 6-lot subdivision at 3785 Murray Drive
Council will decide on a development variance permit for a 6-lot subdivision at 3785 Murray Drive, which would reduce the road right-of-way width and create a utility right-of-way. They will also discuss a non-farm use application for a parking lot and trailhead at 3990 Pleasant Valley Road, and consider rescinding several planning and building policies. The meeting includes routine adoption of agenda and minutes, plus a closed session.
- Development variance permit 26-007-DVP for 3785 Murray Drive to reduce road right-of-way to 13.7 m and create 2.15 m utility right-of-way
- Non-farm use application for 3990 Pleasant Valley Road for parking lot and trailhead for North Okanagan Shuswap Rail Trail
- Rescind 13 planning and building policies, including Secondary Suite Rezoning, Liquor Licensing, and Cannabis Retail Store
- Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 1952, 2026 for first, second, and third readings
- Remove delineators at Pleasant Valley Road & Rosedale Avenue and Okanagan Avenue & Rosedale Avenue intersections
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AGENDA
Regular Council Meeting
Monday, August 10, 2026, 5 p.m.
Council Chambers, 3535 Bridge Street, Armstrong, B.C.
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
We respectfully acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the unceded ancestral
territory of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples and the Splatsin of the Secwépemc Nation.
2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2.1 Regular Council Meeting Agenda - August 10, 2026
THAT the August 10, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as circulated.
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes -July 20, 2026
THAT the July 20, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes be adopted as circulated.
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4. PRESENTATION OF REPORTS
4.1 Development Variance Permit Application 26-007-DVP: 3785 Murray Drive
Report by L. Cordell, Manager of Planning Services
THAT Development Variance Permit Application 26-007-DVP to vary Subdivision
Servicing Bylaw 1570 Schedule J 2.01 – 18m R/W Urban Local Road Cross-Section by:
1.Reducing the road right of way width to 13.7 metres; and
2.Creating a right of way of 2.15 metres across the property frontages to accommodate
the shallow utilities
for subdivision application 26-004-SUB at 3785 Murray Drive, legally described as Lot
5, Section 6, Township 35, Kamloops (formerly Osoyoos) Division Yale District, Plan 294
except Plans 5092, 21495, M10592, KAP51830 and KAP65791, be approved.
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4.2 Notice of Motion re: Good Neighbour Bylaw Applicability
Verbal Repo …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026
Regular Council
Council approves major budget increase for Water Reservoir/Supply Line Project
The Armstrong Council adopted its agenda and minutes, approved a series of human‑resources and corporate policy changes, and voted on a substantial amendment to the Water Reservoir/Supply Line Project budget. The amendment raises the 2026‑2028 funding levels and adds borrowing to cover the increase. The council also supported a one‑time RCMP helicopter landing for a static display on August 16, 2026 and moved the parking study for the historic downtown area forward in the 2027 budget process.
- Amendment to Water Reservoir/Supply Line Project budget: 2026 funding increased to $5,460,000 ( $750,000 from Water Reserve, $4,710,000 borrowing), 2027 to $4,786,500, and 2028 to $3,700,000, with debt interest expense rise to $45,530.
- Approval of HR policies: employment of relatives (3‑300‑1) and amendments to risk management, employee performance reviews, exempt staff benefit package, and retirement recognition.
- Repeal of corporate administration policies including Public Hearing Process (2‑200‑9) and several tag‑day, complaint, and gift disclosure policies.
- Permission for RCMP Air Services helicopter landing and takeoff for a static display during the RCMP Musical Ride on August 16, 2026.
- Parking study considerations for the historic downtown area with associated budget items to be included in the 2027 budget.
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AGENDA
Regular Council Meeting
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Council Chambers, 3535 Bridge Street, Armstrong, B.C.
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
We respectfully acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the unceded ancestral
territory of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples and the Splatsin of the Secwépemc Nation.
2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2.1 Regular Council Meeting Agenda - July 20, 2026
THAT the July 20, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as circulated.
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes -June 29, 2026
THAT the June 29, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes be adopted as circulated.
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4. DELEGATION(S) AND PRESENTATIONS
4.1 British Columbia Dragoons - Canadian Army/BCD Update
Presenter: Lieutenant Colonel Wade Peters
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4.2 Armstrong Wetlands Association - Okanagan Street Wetland Update
Presenters: Marge Sidney and Michelle Hill
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5. PRESENTATION OF REPORTS
5.1 Notice of Motion - to be introduced by Councillor Todd for inclusion at the August 10,
2026 Regular Council Meeting
Notice only: No debate or discussion will occur at this meeting.
Proposed motion: THAT Council direct staff to report back to a future Council
meeting on the applicability of Section 4.4 of the Good Neighbour Bylaw to
2485 Okanagan Street, regarding an assessment of whether the boulevard
maintenance requirements apply to the property.
5.2 Permission for Helicopter Landing - RCMP Air Service …
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Mon Jun 29, 2026
Regular Council
Armstrong Council to adopt 2026 Election Procedures Bylaw
Council will review the 2025 Annual Report and adopt the Election Procedures Bylaw No. 1953. The meeting includes a significant overhaul of city financial and administrative policies, as well as updates on the Pleasant Valley Boulevard North project.
- Adoption of Election Procedures Bylaw No. 1953, 2026
- Approval of 'Heritage Blue' for city wayfinding signage
- Approval of new Investment and Procurement and Contracting policies
- Project update on Pleasant Valley Boulevard North
- Public presentation by Okanagan Regional Library on economic benefits
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AGENDA
Regular Council Meeting
Monday, June 29, 2026, 5 p.m.
Council Chambers, 3535 Bridge Street, Armstrong, B.C.
Monday, June 29, 2026, 5 p.m.
Council Chambers, 3535 Bridge Street, Armstrong, B.C.
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
1. CALL TO ORDER
1. CALL TO ORDER
We respectfully acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the unceded ancestral
territory of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples and the Splatsin of the Secwépemc Nation.
We respectfully acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the unceded ancestral
territory of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples and the Splatsin of the Secwépemc Nation.
2.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2.1
Regular Council Meeting Agenda - June 29, 2026
THAT the June 29, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as circulated.
Regular Council Meeting Agenda - June 29, 2026
THAT the June 29, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as circulated.
Regular Council Meeting Agenda - June 29, 2026
THAT the June 29, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as circulated.
3.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1
Regular Council Meeting Minutes - June 8, 2026
THAT the June 8, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes be adopted as circulated.
Regular Council Meeting Minutes - June 8, 2026
THAT the June 8, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes be adopted as circulated.
Regular Council Meeting Minutes - June 8, 2026
THAT the June 8, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes be adopted as c …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026
Regular Council
Council considers permanent patio for Branding Iron Pub and new Veterans crosswalk
Council will discuss budget amendments for library services and FireSmart projects, as well as the appointment of election officers for the 2026 general local election. The body is also reviewing a permanent patio application for the Branding Iron Pub and a commemorative crosswalk for the Armstrong Legion.
- Estimated $6,000 for Veterans’ Commemorative Crosswalk on Pleasant Valley Road
- Budget increase for Library Sunday opening from $4,700 to $9,388
- Provincial grant funding for FireSmart project: $126,100 (2026) and $192,000 (2027)
- Permanent patio application for Branding Iron Pub (3385 and 3445 Okanagan Street)
- Heritage Alteration Permit for 2940 Okanagan Street
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AGENDA
Regular Council Meeting
Monday, June 8, 2026, 5 p.m.
Council Chambers, 3535 Bridge Street, Armstrong, B.C.
Monday, June 8, 2026, 5 p.m.
Council Chambers, 3535 Bridge Street, Armstrong, B.C.
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
1. CALL TO ORDER
1. CALL TO ORDER
We respectfully acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the unceded ancestral
territory of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples and the Splatsin of the Secwépemc Nation.
We respectfully acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the unceded ancestral
territory of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples and the Splatsin of the Secwépemc Nation.
2.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2.1
Regular Council Meeting Agenda - June 8, 2026, 2025
THAT the June 8, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as circulated.
Regular Council Meeting Agenda - June 8, 2026, 2025
THAT the June 8, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as circulated.
Regular Council Meeting Agenda - June 8, 2026, 2025
THAT the June 8, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as circulated.
3.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1
Regular Council Meeting Minutes - May 19, 2026
THAT the May 19, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes be adopted as circulated.
Regular Council Meeting Minutes - May 19, 2026
THAT the May 19, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes be adopted as circulated.
Regular Council Meeting Minutes - May 19, 2026
THAT the May 19, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes be adop …
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Tue May 19, 2026
Regular Council
Council to advance downtown revamp: speed reduction, parking, patios
Council will consider directing staff to develop patio and sidewalk policies, design parking for Patterson Avenue, create a parking strategy, and review downtown speed reduction. They will also hear a first-quarter 2026 policing report from the RCMP and consider repealing five financial policies. An update from the Okanagan Basin Water Board on its 2026-2030 strategic direction is scheduled.
- Direct staff on Patterson parking design and implementation
- Develop a downtown parking strategy and review speed reduction
- Repeal five financial policies including property tax distribution and Heaton Place rental policy
- Receive 1st Quarter 2026 policing report from Vernon North Okanagan Detachment
- Consider letter of support for Ebus and Red Arrow intercity bus service
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AGENDA
Regular Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 5 p.m.
Council Chambers, 3535 Bridge Street, Armstrong, B.C.
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER
We respectfully acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the unceded ancestral
territory of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples and the Splatsin of the Secwépemc Nation.
2.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2.1
Regular Council Meeting Agenda - May 19, 2026
THAT the May 19, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as circulated.
3.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1
Regular Council Meeting Minutes - April 27, 2026
THAT the April 27, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes be adopted as circulated.
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3.2
Special Council Meeting Minutes - May 4, 2026
THAT the May 4, 2026 Special Council Meeting Minutes be adopted as circulated.
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4.
DELEGATION(S) AND PRESENTATIONS
4.1
Okanagan Basin Water Board - 2026-2030 Strategic Direction Update
Presenter: Melissa Tesche, Executive Director
4.2
Vernon North Okanagan Detachment - 2026 1st Quarter Policing Report
(January to March)
Presenters: Inspector Kennedy and S/Sgt. Lee
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5.
PRESENTATION OF REPORTS
5.1
Comprehensive Armstrong Revitalization Initiative - Next Steps.
Report by L. Cordell, Manager of Planning Services
THAT Council directs staff to focus on the development of patio and sidewalk policies,
the development of Patterson parking design and implementation, the development
of …
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Mon May 4, 2026
Special Council
Council to adopt 2026 tax rates for Armstrong
At this special meeting, Armstrong City Council will vote on adopting Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1951, 2026, which sets property tax rates for the year. The rates cover city general, policing, infrastructure, regional library, regional hospital, and regional district services, including insect sterilization and fire dispatch. Different rates apply to property classes such as residential, utilities, major industry, and business.
- Adopt Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1951, 2026
- Residential rate: 1.71707 per $1,000 (city general), plus others
- Business/Other rate: 5.57935 per $1,000 (city general), plus others
- Major Industry rate: 17.24733 per $1,000 (city general)
- Regional District Fire Dispatch rate: 0.03487 per $1,000 (improvements) for residential
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AGENDA
Special Council Meeting
Monday, May 4, 2026 - 5 p.m.
Council Chambers, 3535 Bridge Street, Armstrong, B.C.
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
We respectfully acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the unceded ancestral
territory of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples and the Splatsin of the Secwépemc Nation.
2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2.1 Special Council Meeting Agenda - May 4, 2026
THAT the May 4, 2026 Special Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as circulated.
3. BYLAW
3.1 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1951, 2026
THAT City of Armstrong Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1951, 2026 be adopted.
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4. ADJOURNMENT
4.1 Meeting Adjournment
THAT the May 4, 2026 Special Council Meeting be adjourned at [insert time] p.m.
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CITY OF ARMSTRONG
2026 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1951, 2026
A Bylaw to Levy Tax Rates for City General, City Policing, City Infrastructure, Regional Library,
Regional Hospital and Regional District Purposes for the Year 2026.
WHEREAS Section 197 of the Community Charter requires the Council to adopt a bylaw to impose
taxation rates;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Armstrong , in open meeting assembled , enacts as
follows:
1. TITLE
This bylaw may be cited as “City of Armstrong Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1951, 2026”.
2. 2026 TAX RATES
2.1. The following tax rates are hereby imposed and levied for the year 2026:
(a) For City General purposes of the municipality on the value of land and improvements taxable
for …
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Mon May 4, 2026
Committee of the Whole
Council to set next phases of Armstrong downtown revitalization
The Committee of the Whole will discuss and recommend which phases of the Comprehensive Armstrong Revitalization Initiative (CARI) to pursue next. They will consider designating Phase 2 as a multi-use path east of Mill Street and Phase 3 as a multi-use path along Pleasant Valley Boulevard South. The committee will also address related policies on parking, speed reduction, and sidewalk patios.
- Phase 2 recommendation: multi-use path east of Mill Street
- Phase 3 recommendation: multi-use path along Pleasant Valley Boulevard South
- Discussion on speed reduction for historic downtown safety
- Review of parking strategy and cash-in-lieu fee for downtown developments
- Timing of sidewalk patio policy to align with Phase 1 completion
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AGENDA
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Monday, May 4, 2026 - 5:15 p.m.
Council Chambers, 3535 Bridge Street, Armstrong, B.C.
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER
We respectfully acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the unceded ancestral
territory of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples and the Splatsin of the Secwépemc Nation.
2.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2.1
Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda - May 4, 2026
THAT the May 4, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda be adopted as
circulated.
3.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1
Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - December 15, 2025
THAT the December 15, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes be adopted
as circulated.
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4.
PRESENTATION OF REPORTS
4.1
Comprehensive Armstrong Revitalization Initiative (CARI) Project – Next Steps
Report by L. Cordell, Manager of Planning Services
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5.
ADJOURNMENT
5.1
Meeting Adjournment
THAT the May 4, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting be adjourned at [insert time]
p.m.
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MINUTES
Committee of the
Whole Meeting
December 15, 2025, Council Chambers, 3535 Bridge Street, Armstrong, B.C.
PRESENT:
Council:
Mayor J. Cramer
Councillors S. Drapala, S. Fowler, *R. Nitchie, N. Todd and M. Wehner
Absent:
Councillor J. Valstar
Staff:
Trevor Seibel, Chief Administrative Officer
Chantel Wiese, Manager of Corporate Services/Corporate Officer
Terry Martens, Chie …
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