Armstrong public meetings in 2024

Regular Council

Council will consider amendments to the proposed 2025-2029 Financial Plan, including reallocating funds for the Pleasant Valley Boulevard North project and tabling the Sugden/Poole/Jackson infrastructure project. They will also adopt the Official Community Plan Bylaw for first reading, appoint councillors to various committees, and adopt the Parks and Recreation intermunicipal agreement. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and department updates.

• Amendments to 2025-2029 Financial Plan: $3,224,000 Sugden/Poole/Jackson project tabled; Pleasant Valley Boulevard North budget increased from $2.5M to $3.5M
• Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1932 to be given first reading
• Adoption of Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Service Interim Intermunicipal Services Agreement Bylaw 1931
• Community Amenity Contribution Policy: increase adjustment factor for Secondary Suites to 50%, add exemption for projects under $50,000
• Flag Raising Protocol and Procedure policy adoption; two new flagpoles and relocation of existing poles to City Hall in 2026 budget

Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission will consider a staff report on offering ice skate rentals for public skating, a service not currently provided. The commission will also review the General Manager's fall-to-winter report, adopt the 2025 meeting schedule, and receive updates on the rate review, a letter to Vernon City Council, and vandalism at Memorial Park.

• Ice skate rental proposal: ~100 pairs at $95–$105/pair, plus sharpener, rivet machine, and staffing costs
• Letter to Vernon City Council requesting recognition of regional recreation contribution
• 2025 proposed meeting schedule (11 meetings, starting January 20, 2025)
• General Manager report: Fall 2024 programs had 325 registrations; Winter 2025 opened with 89 registrations
• Vandalism at Memorial Park (verbal report)

Special Council

At this special meeting, Council will consider approving the proposed 2025-2029 Financial Plan in principle, hear public comments on the budget, and decide on specific grants to non-profits and a change request to fund landscaping work with a small tax increase. The plan includes a 5.8% combined property tax increase and water rate hikes to fund a new reservoir project.

• 2025-2029 Financial Plan approval in principle
• Grants in Aid totaling $13,500 to seven non-profits
• Change request: $9,300 for summer student landscaping, funded by 0.33% tax increase
• Water rates to rise 6% in 2025, 7% in 2026-2027 for $9.675M reservoir project
• General levy +2%, RCMP policy levy +$35,000, infrastructure levy +4.8%

Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission

This is a joint meeting of the Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission and the IPE Executive Board. The agenda contains no reports, minutes, or correspondence, and the main item is new business: introductions, setting achievable goals, discussing challenges with the current agreement, and determining next steps. The meeting is largely procedural and discussion-focused.

• Joint meeting of Parks & Recreation Commission and IPE Executive Board
• Discussion on challenges with the current agreement
• Setting achievable goals to start immediately
• No reports, minutes, or correspondence on the agenda

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider endorsing 3D renderings and overview plans for Pleasant Valley Road (both sections), Pleasant Valley Boulevard South, and the Downtown Park as part of the Comprehensive Armstrong Revitalization Initiative. The committee will also recommend phasing for multi-use paths and the Downtown Park. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from September 24, 2024, and is otherwise procedural.

• Endorse 3D renderings for Pleasant Valley Road (both sections), Pleasant Valley Boulevard South, and Downtown Park
• Phase 2: multi-use path east of Mill Street; Phase 3: multi-use path along Pleasant Valley Boulevard South
• Bring forward Downtown Park and Pleasant Valley Road west of Okanagan after first 3 phases
• Multi-use path sections: Smith Road to Mill Street, Mill Street to Okanagan Street, Okanagan Street to Bridge Street
• Downtown Park to provide public space and future public washroom

Regular Council

The Armstrong Regular Council meeting on November 25, 2024, will consider several staff recommendations, including transitioning the dog licensing program to DocuPet, renewing a fee-for-service agreement with the Chamber of Commerce, and deferring the $50 fire inspection fee for 2025 business licenses. Council will also hear a presentation on the Chamber's marketing strategy, consider a development variance permit for 2975 Jarvis Street, and give readings to a bylaw for an interim parks and recreation service agreement with Spallumcheen. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and a closed session for labour, legal, and negotiation matters.

• Transition dog licensing to DocuPet online service by March 15, 2025, with a single annual fee for altered/unaltered dogs
• Approve two-year fee-for-service agreement with Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce for Visitor Centre and Economic Development starting Jan 1, 2025
• Defer $50 fire inspection fee on renewed 2025 business licenses to 2026 for further study
• Issue Development Variance Permit 24-009-DVP for 2975 Jarvis Street to reduce lot frontage from 18m to 10.1m and 14.27m
• Give first, second, and third readings to Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Service Interim Intermunicipal Services Agreement Bylaw 1931, 2024

Joint Council Meeting

The City of Armstrong and Township of Spallumcheen Joint Council will consider adopting the 2025 Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Services, Parks and Recreation, and Cemetery budgets, along with their 2025-2029 Five Year Financial Plans. The council will also discuss a resident's request to replace a memorial marker at Foulis Cemetery using the Cemetery Care Fund, with staff recommending denial based on the cemetery bylaw. The meeting includes a closed session for items related to personnel, labour relations, and preliminary service negotiations.

• Adoption of 2025 Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Services Budget
• Adoption of 2025 Parks and Recreation Budget
• Adoption of 2025 Cemetery Budget
• Discussion of request to replace Foulis memorial marker with Cemetery Care Fund
• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(c), (k), (o)

Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission

The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to review the IPE partnering agreement, a letter to Vernon City Council about regional recreation services, and Ball Diamond #2. The agenda also includes adopting minutes from October 21 and November 7, 2024, and a General Manager report on fall season highlights. The meeting will move into closed session for items related to staff, labour, litigation, and proposed services.

• Review of IPE partnering agreement
• Letter to Vernon City Council regarding ASPRC services for regional recreation
• Ball Diamond #2 discussion
• General Manager report on fall season and events
• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (c), (g), (h)

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a resolution to move into a closed (in camera) session. The closed session is authorized under the Community Charter for discussions on labour relations, solicitor-client privileged advice, and preliminary negotiations about a proposed municipal service. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Resolution to move in camera under Community Charter Section 90(1)(c), (i), and (k)

Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission will review the proposed 2025 budget and five-year plan, with a recommendation to endorse it for presentation to a joint council meeting on November 19, 2024. The budget includes a 1.35% operating subsidy increase, below inflation, and addresses transition costs from Canlan management. The agenda also includes discussion of an electric blower motor issue at the arena.

• 2025-2029 proposed budget review with recommendation to endorse for joint council meeting
• Operating subsidy increase request of 1.35%
• Unknown cost estimates: OH&S action items $15,000, consultant fees $20,000, Union schedule A $15,000, transition manager work $20,000
• Asset condition work contingency of $57,000 in current budget
• Electric blower motor arena - investigating phase surge protector failure

Regular Council

Armstrong Council will hear the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP's third-quarter policing report, adopt two new policies (video surveillance on municipal property and flag raising protocol), and consider correspondence on climate change and downtown lighting. The meeting also includes routine adoption of minutes and a move to closed session for labour, legal, and preliminary service negotiations.

• RCMP Q3 2024 report: Armstrong calls for service 336, Criminal Code offences 67, violent offences 26, property crime 28
• Adoption of Video Surveillance on Municipal Property Policy No. 5-500-10
• Adoption of Flag Raising Protocol and Procedure Policy No. 5-500-11
• Request for staff options on City participation in climate change action (fossil fuel treaty)
• Special joint Council meeting with Township of Spallumcheen scheduled for November 19, 2024

Special Council

The Armstrong Special Council meeting on October 22, 2024, is largely procedural, beginning with agenda adoption and then moving into a closed (in camera) session. The closed session is authorized under the Community Charter for preliminary negotiations about a proposed municipal service, which could harm the municipality if discussed publicly. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of the October 22, 2024 Special Council Meeting Agenda
• Resolution to move in camera under Community Charter Section 90(1)(k) for preliminary municipal service negotiations

Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission

The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission meets Monday, October 21, 2024 at 1:00pm at the Norval Arena Concession. The agenda includes electing a new chair, a budget review timing update, an occupational health and safety assessment, and receiving the General Manager's fall season report. The meeting is scheduled to end with a closed session under sections 90.1(a), (c), (g), and (k) of the Community Charter covering personal/staff relations, labour relations, litigation or potential litigation, and proposed services.

• Election of a new Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission Chair
• Budget review timing update
• Occupational health and safety assessment
• General Manager report on start of fall season and events, received as information
• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90.1(a), (c), (g), (k)

Regular Council

Armstrong's Regular Council meets October 15, 2024 to receive a draft Official Community Plan, a year-to-date financial report, and a proposed 2025-2029 Financial Plan process that would set a December 5, 2024 special meeting for public review. Council will also consider adopting Fire Prevention Amendment Bylaw 1930, 2024 and hear a presentation from Community Futures North Okanagan. An in-camera session is scheduled under Community Charter Section 90(1) for labour relations and preliminary service negotiations.

• Draft Official Community Plan presented by the Planning Department (pages 27-56)
• 2025-2029 Financial Plan process proposed, with a Special Council Meeting set for December 5, 2024
• Year-to-date financial report as of September 30, 2024: general surplus of $79,600, Water Fund surplus of $133,004, Sewer Fund deficit of $286,758
• Fire Prevention Amendment Bylaw 1930, 2024 up for adoption
• Community Futures North Okanagan presentation by Executive Director Leigha Horsfield

Joint Council Meeting

The City of Armstrong and Township of Spallumcheen are holding a special joint council meeting on October 7, 2024. The agenda covers approving the agenda, adopting minutes from the September 5, 2024 joint meeting, and new business referred from committees. The meeting is then scheduled to move into a closed (In Camera) session to discuss labour or employee relations and preliminary negotiations about a proposed municipal service.

• Adoption of the September 5, 2024 Joint Council Meeting minutes
• In Camera session under Community Charter Section 90(1)(c) — labour relations or other employee relations
• In Camera session under Community Charter Section 90(1)(k) — preliminary negotiations on a proposed municipal service
• New business: matters referred from committee, commission and In Camera
• No contracts, rezonings, fee changes, or public hearings appear on the open agenda

Regular Council

Armstrong's Regular Council meets October 1, 2024 to adopt prior minutes, hear presentations from the Okanagan Regional Library and the Armstrong Legion, and vote on several reports. Council will consider appointing Terry Martens as Chief Financial Officer effective October 1, 2024, giving first three readings to Fire Prevention Amendment Bylaw No. 1930, approving a draft Housing Action Plan Update, and approving a development permit for 3785 Schubert Road. The meeting ends with a closed In Camera session under Community Charter Section 90.

• Appointment of Terry Martens as Chief Financial Officer and Collector effective October 1, 2024, replacing Laurie Cordell as Acting CFO, and adding him as an Authorized Signatory
• Fire Prevention Amendment Bylaw No. 1930, 2024 to receive first, second and third readings
• Draft Housing Action Plan Update presented for Council approval
• Development Permit 24-007-DP for subdivision of 3785 Schubert Road, subject to environmental and geotechnical conditions
• Presentations: Okanagan Regional Library CEO Danielle Hubbard; Armstrong Legion Branch 35 banner project

Committee of the Whole

Armstrong's Committee of the Whole meets Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers at 3535 Bridge Street. The main substantive item is a discussion of an updated Official Community Plan (OCP) policy section, following a September 3 draft review by Urban Systems. The agenda also includes routine adoption of the agenda and the September 3, 2024 minutes, and a resolution to move in camera under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter.

• Discussion of updated OCP Policy Section (pages 5-24), covering Strong Community policies on Indigenous partnerships, attainable housing, arts/culture/heritage, community safety, downtown activation, economic development, and social wellbeing
• Adoption of September 3, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Resolution to move to an In-Camera Council meeting under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter
• OCP policies reference the Comprehensive Armstrong Revitalization Initiative (CARI) and densification along Wood and Patterson Avenue
• OCP housing policies propose tools such as density bonusing, reduced parking minimums, waiving DCCs, and an Attainable Housing Reserve Fund

Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission

The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission meets Monday, September 23, 2024 at 1:00pm at the Norval Arena Concession. The agenda includes adopting August 20 minutes, an update on upgrading the commercial camping strip to 30-amp electrical service, reviewing a draft letter on Interior Provincial Exhibition (IPE) management of fairgrounds assets, a General Manager report on the spring/summer season, and a request from the North Okanagan Novas U18A female hockey team to rent a former dressing room at Sunbelt Arena. The meeting is scheduled to end in a closed session under the Community Charter.

• Update on upgrading commercial camping strip electrical to 30 amp service; staff to get an electrician to inspect and provide options
• Review of draft IPE management letter regarding agricultural assets of the Commission
• General Manager report for end of Spring/Summer season and start of Fall season, to be received as information
• Correspondence: NOVAS dressing room use request letter dated August 13, 2024, proposing $500 damage deposit and $50/month rent for the former Knights dressing room at Sunbelt Arena
• Next regular meeting October 21, 2024 at Norval concession, 1:00 PM; meeting to convene in closed session under Community Charter sections 90.1 (a), (b), (g), (k)

Special Council

Armstrong, BC's Special Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers at 3535 Bridge Street. The published agenda contains only procedural steps: adopting the agenda and moving In Camera under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter, followed by adjournment. The agenda lists no public business items, contracts, bylaws, or hearings, and the closed session's subject matter is not disclosed beyond the cited Charter grounds. No decisions beyond these procedural motions are set out in the agenda.

• Adoption of the September 10, 2024 Special Council Meeting Agenda
• Resolution to move In Camera under Community Charter Section 90(1), citing grounds (a) personal information, (c) labour/employee relations, (g) litigation or potential litigation, (i) solicitor-client privileged advice, and (k) preliminary municipal service negotiations
• No public agenda items, contracts, dollar amounts, or public hearings are listed
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, 3535 Bridge Street, Armstrong, B.C.

Joint Council

The City of Armstrong and Township of Spallumcheen Joint Council is scheduled to meet Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 5:00 PM at Council Chambers, 4144 Spallumcheen Way, Spallumcheen BC. The agenda opens with a resolution to convene in closed session under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter, citing personal information, labour relations, FOI-protected information, preliminary municipal service negotiations, and whether to allow other persons at closed meetings. In open session, the only substantive item is adoption of minutes from the July 29, 2024 Joint Council meeting; sections for unfinished business, petitions and delegations, reports, correspondence, new business, and declassified matters are all blank. The agenda is largely procedural, and no decisions on rezonings, contracts, or fee changes appear on it.

• Closed session proposed under Community Charter Section 90(1) provisions (a), (c), (j), (k), and (o)
• Adoption of minutes from the July 29, 2024 Joint Council meeting
• No unfinished business, reports, correspondence, or new business listed
• No declassified matters from in camera listed
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, 4144 Spallumcheen Way, Spallumcheen BC

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole meets Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers, 3535 Bridge Street, Armstrong, B.C. The main item is a presentation by Urban Systems (Darcy Roszell and Dan Penner) on the first draft of the City's updated Official Community Plan (OCP), covering visioning and land use sections. This is the first of three planned review sessions; the draft OCP is not being adopted at this meeting. The agenda also includes adoption of the June 3 and June 5, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Official Community Plan draft review — Session 1 of 3, covering vision and land use plan sections (Urban Systems)
• Future OCP review sessions scheduled for October 1, 2024 (community development) and October 15, 2024 (development guidelines and approvals)
• Adoption of June 3, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Adoption of June 5, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes
• June 5 minutes record a recommendation to update draft Zoning Bylaw No. 1921, 2024 with R.1 (max 4 units) and R.2 (sliding scale: 4 units for first 420m2 plus 1 unit every 150m2) zones

Regular Council

Armstrong Council meets September 3, 2024 to consider removing Janene Felker as Chief Financial Officer and appointing Philippa Harding as Acting CFO, and to adopt the 2025-2028 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 1929, 2024. Council will also hear a Vernon North Okanagan RCMP second-quarter policing report and a presentation on the Okanagan Street Wetland Enhancement Project. A special council meeting is proposed for September 5, 2024 at Spallumcheen Council Chambers, and council will move in camera on several grounds.

• Appointment of Philippa Harding as Acting Chief Financial Officer and removal of Janene Felker as CFO and Authorized Signatory
• Adoption of 2025-2028 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 1929, 2024
• RCMP Vernon North Okanagan Detachment 2nd Quarter (April to July) 2024 policing report by Superintendent Blake MacLeod
• Okanagan Street Wetland Enhancement Project presentation by the Armstrong Wetlands Association
• Proposed Special Council Meeting September 5, 2024 at 5:00 PM at Township of Spallumcheen Council Chambers, 4144 Spallumcheen Way

Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission

The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission meets Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 1:00pm at the Norval Arena Concession. The agenda includes adopting July 10 minutes, unfinished business on a figure skating office space agreement, an IPE response letter on managing the Commission's agricultural assets (deferred to September), an event grant policy template, an IPE pre-fair inspection update, and discussion of upgrading commercial camping strip electrical to 30 amp service. The Commission will receive the General Manager's July and August report as information, then convene in closed session under Community Charter sections 90.1(a), (c), (g) and (k).

• Review of agreement for figure skating room office space at Norval Arena
• IPE response letter on management of the Commission's agricultural assets deferred to September meeting
• Review of event grant policy template
• IPE pre-fair inspection update
• Discussion of upgrading commercial camping strip electrical to 30 amp service

Regular Council

Armstrong's Regular Council meets August 12, 2024 to consider a zoning amendment for 2600 Pleasant Valley Road, a disaster resilience funding application, and next steps for the Pleasant Valley North design. Council will also review permissive tax exemptions, the dissolution of the Armstrong Heritage Society, and several financial and correspondence items. Some items are routine procedural approvals.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1928, 2024 to change 2600 Pleasant Valley Road from Residential Medium Density (R.1) to Residential Medium-High Density (R.2), with First, Second and Third Readings and adoption
• Application for the Disaster Resilience & Innovation Funding Program to update the 2016 Hazard Risk and Vulnerability Analysis
• CARI Option Review: approve Option A for Pleasant Valley North for detailed design, move Pleasant Valley Road, Pleasant Valley Boulevard South and Downtown Park to conceptual design, and explore a downtown parking strategy and sidewalk patio policy
• Bylaw 1929, 2025-2028 Permissive Tax Exemptions to be read a First, Second and Third time
• Dissolution of the Armstrong Heritage Society: create a Grant In Aid policy for heritage buildings and accept remaining funds for heritage promotion

Special Council

The City of Armstrong and Township of Spallumcheen councils are holding a special joint meeting at Centennial Hall on July 29, 2024. The only substantive action on the agenda is a resolution to close the meeting to the public under Sections 90(1)(c), 90(1)(j) and 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter, covering labour relations, third party confidential business information, and provision of a municipal service. No other business, decisions, or public items are listed on the agenda.

• Motion to hold the meeting outside Armstrong Municipal Hall, at Centennial Hall, 3120 Pleasant Valley Road
• Resolution to close the meeting to the public under Community Charter Sections 90(1)(c), 90(1)(j) and 90(1)(k)
• Closed session topics: labour relations, third party confidential business information, provision of a municipal service
• Agenda ends with adjournment to closed session, reconvening to open session, and termination

Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission Notice of Special Meeting

The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a closed (in camera) meeting on July 26, 2024 at 9:00am in the Norval Arena meeting room. The notice cites Sections 90(1)(c) (labour relations or other employee relations) and 90(1)(k) (proposed services) of the Community Charter as grounds for excluding the public. No decisions or agenda items beyond the closed session are listed in the notice.

• Closed (in camera) meeting on July 26, 2024 at 9:00am at Norval Arena meeting room
• Public excluded under Community Charter Sections 90(1)(c) labour relations and 90(1)(k) proposed services

Regular Council

Armstrong's Regular Council meets July 15, 2024 to decide on several items, including a $549,800 fire department tender purchase, a $3,950 contribution to a rural immigration pilot, and a development permit for a used car dealership at 3090 Smith Drive. Council will also consider adopting water conservation and municipal ticket bylaws, and providing feedback on Bill 44 housing legislation. A closed session is scheduled for labour relations, legal advice, and preliminary service negotiations.

• Purchase of a 2000 IMPG Single-Axle Tender for $549,800, with Armstrong paying 40% ($219,920) from the Fire Protection Equipment Reserve
• Allocation of $3,950 from the Building Inspection Operating Reserve for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot, plus $3,950 for 2025 and 2026
• Development Permit 24-004-DP for a used car sales dealership at 3090 Smith Drive, subject to servicing upgrades
• Adoption of Water Use and Conservation Bylaw No. 1926, 2024 and Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 1927, 2024
• Staff feedback on Bill 44 housing legislation unintended consequences for the Regional District of North Okanagan

Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission reviewed the General Manager's report, including a $61,871.21 mower purchase and updates on the Norval Arena sound system. Discussions included the impact of sewage lagoon upgrades on the Norval Arena parking lot and the status of the Asset Management Investment Plan.

• Savoy Equipment awarded $61,871.21 contract for a 96" x Mark mower
• Norval Arena upper gravel parking lot impacted for 6-8 weeks by sewage lagoon upgrades
• Hassen Memorial Arena shower renovation project to proceed after Fall Fair
• Norval sound system adjustments report expected before September
• Budget to actual variance report as of May 31, 2024, received as information

CANCELLED - Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for June 25, 2024, has been cancelled. No business was conducted or scheduled for this session.

Regular Council

Council will consider adopting Zoning Bylaw No. 1921, 2024, which includes new residential density zones. The meeting also includes discussions on water use and conservation bylaws and the approval of the 2023 Annual Report.

• Adoption of Zoning Bylaw No. 1921, 2024
• First, second, and third readings of Water Use and Conservation Bylaw No. 1926, 2024
• First, second, and third readings of Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 1927, 2024
• Approval of the 2023 Statement of Financial Information and Annual Report
• Proposed R.1 and R.2 residential density updates in draft Zoning Bylaw No. 1921, 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the Comprehensive Armstrong Revitalization Initiative (CARI) project phases and potential downtown parking strategies. Additionally, the committee is considering updates to the draft Zoning Bylaw regarding residential density and unit limits.

• CARI project review including proposed phasing from 2025 through 2032+
• Proposed Residential 1 (R.1) zone allowing a maximum of 4 units
• Proposed Residential 2 (R.2) zone with a sliding scale density of 4 units plus one unit per 150m2 after 420m2
• Discussion of a potential 30 km/hour speed limit for the historic downtown
• Proposal for a sidewalk patio policy and a cash in lieu of parking fee

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing updates to the Zoning Bylaw to comply with Provincial Bill 44. Staff are recommending a sliding scale density model that allows an additional unit for every 200m2 of land over 410m2.

• Recommendation to update Zoning Bylaw with a sliding scale density of one additional unit per 200m2 over 410m2
• Review of provincial requirements for small-scale, multi-unit housing
• Discussion of density options for parcels between 410m2 and 4,000m2
• Potential for a Development Cost Charge bylaw to fund servicing requirements

Regular Council

The City Council will consider approving the 2024-2026 Communications Strategic Plan and review the first quarter 2024 policing report. The meeting also includes a discussion on supporting a new community health centre application.

• Approval of the 2024-2026 Communications Strategic Plan
• Presentation of the Vernon North Okanagan Detachment Q1 2024 policing report
• Discussion on supporting a Community Health Centre application for the North Okanagan
• Review of a letter to support Local Government Act reform
• In-camera session regarding labour and employee relations

CANCELLED - Armstrong-Spallumcheen Special Fire Services Commission

The scheduled meeting for the Armstrong-Spallumcheen Special Fire Services Commission has been cancelled. The original agenda included discussions on a $550,000 water tender replacement and a revised 2024-2028 financial plan.

• Proposed procurement of a 2000 IMPG single-axle Tender for up to $550,000
• Proposed approval of the revised 2024-2028 Financial Plan
• 2023 Variance Report regarding budget to actual expenditures
• Discussion of Fire Chief Cummings' 30-year service recognition award

Special Council

This special meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2024. The primary purpose is to move into an In Camera session to discuss municipal objectives and progress reports for the annual municipal report.

• In Camera session regarding annual report preparation

Special Council

This special meeting is focused on moving into an in-camera session. The session is being held to discuss litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality.

• Motion to waive notice of the special meeting
• Resolution to move In Camera regarding potential litigation

Regular Council

The City Council will review the 2023 audited financial statements and propose the distribution of various fund surpluses. The meeting also includes discussions on the CARI project design phase and the adoption of the 2024 Annual Tax Rate Bylaw.

• Approval of 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• Distribution of $220,000 General Fund surplus to Roads and Drainage Infrastructure Reserve
• Distribution of $50,000 General Fund surplus to Highland Park Tot Lot capital project
• Distribution of $560,000 Water Fund surplus to Water Infrastructure Reserve
• Distribution of $630,000 Sewer Fund surplus to Sewer Infrastructure Reserve

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to receive information updates regarding zoning changes. The agenda also includes the adoption of the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Information update on zoning changes

Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will hear from the Asparagus Community Theatre regarding their Memorandum of Understanding and potential grants. Members will also review progress on a reciprocal service agreement request sent to the City of Vernon.

• Delegation from Asparagus Community Theatre regarding MOU and grant possibilities
• Review of letter to Vernon Council regarding reciprocal Parks and Recreation service agreement
• Staff feedback on parking plans
• Report on Hassen Memorial Arena fence replacement
• General Manager report covering shower renovations and equipment RFQs

Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Services Commission

The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Services Commission is reviewing a procurement request for a new single-axle tender and a revised 2024-2028 Financial Plan. The meeting also includes reports on fire department incidents, inspections, and training updates.

• Procurement of a 2000 IMPG single-axle Tender up to $550,000
• Approval of the revised 2024-2028 Financial Plan
• Discussion of food truck inspections at the IPE
• Review of 199 fire inspections completed between January and March 2024
• Update on 139 total incidents recorded from January to April 2024

Regular Council

The City Council will consider the 2024 Annual Tax Rate Bylaw and several new bylaws regarding conduct, development, and public notice. They will also review a variance permit for an automotive service shop on Wood Avenue.

• Annual Tax Rate Bylaw 1925, 2024
• Development Variance Permit for 2505 Wood Avenue
• Council Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 1924, 2024
• Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 1922, 2024
• Alternative Means of Public Notice Bylaw No. 1919, 2024

Regular Council

The Council will review several proposed bylaws regarding conduct, public notice, and development procedures. Additionally, they will consider endorsing draft drawings for the Comprehensive Armstrong Revitalization (CARI) Project and discuss provincial housing changes.

• Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 1924, 2024 (First, Second, and Third readings)
• Endorsement of CARI Project draft concept drawings for community engagement
• Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 1922, 2024 (First, Second, and Third readings)
• Public Notice Bylaw No. 1919, 2024 (First, Second, and Third readings)
• $2,500.00 annual contribution to the Make Water Work matching funds program

Regular Council

Council will consider adopting the 2024–2028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1918, 2024. The meeting also includes a presentation on amending the Water Use and Conservation Bylaw to incorporate new restriction stages.

• Adoption of 2024–2028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1918, 2024
• Proposed amendments to Water Use and Conservation Bylaw No. 1806, 2017
• RCMP 4th Quarter (October to December) 2023 policing report presentation
• Presentation of 2024 Department Workplans
• Discussion regarding 2024 Provincial Housing Changes

Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Services Commission

The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Services Commission will meet to elect a new Chair and discuss supporting a 2024-2028 Mutual Aid Agreement. The meeting also includes reports on 2023 incident statistics and the department's 2024 work plan.

• Election of Commission Chair
• Columbia Shuswap Mutual Aid Agreement 2024-2028
• 2023 incident totals report (468 total incidents)
• Discussion on Paid On Call Attendance Policy
• Orientation of the Intermunicipal Fire Service Bylaw and Agreement

Regular Council

The City Council will consider the first, second, and third readings of the 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1918, 2024. The meeting includes a public engagement session where residents may speak for up to five minutes regarding the plan.

• 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1918, 2024
• Public engagement session for the 2024-2028 Financial Plan
• RCMP 4th Quarter 2023 policing activity report
• Annual Bylaw Enforcement and Dog Control Statistics
• Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission draft minutes

Special Council

Council is reviewing a preliminary five-year financial plan that includes a proposed 4% general tax levy increase. The plan also proposes increasing the infrastructure levy from 4% to 4.8% to fund roads and drainage. Public participation regarding this plan is scheduled for the February 20, 2024, regular meeting.

• Proposed 4% increase to the general tax levy
• Proposed increase of the 2024 Infrastructure Levy from 4% to 4.8%
• Awarding of $12,714 in Grant in Aid to eight local non-profit organizations
• Proposed five-year capital budget totaling $46,425,848
• Public consultation on the financial plan scheduled for February 20, 2024

Regular Council

The Council will review a summary of community engagement regarding the Official Community Plan (OCP) update. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on the 2024-2028 financial plans for the cemetery, parks and recreation, and fire services commissions.

• Armstrong OCP Update engagement summary presentation
• 2024-2028 Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery Financial Plan
• 2024 Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery rates approval
• 2024-2028 Parks and Recreation Commission Financial Plan
• 2024-2028 Fire Services Commission Financial Plan

Regular Council

The Council will consider a new Records Management Bylaw and a development variance permit for 3395 Okanagan Street. Members will also review grant applications for FireSmart funding and the Complete Communities program.

• Development Variance Permit 23-12-DVP for 3395 Okanagan Street to reduce parking from 1 to 0 spaces
• Records Management Program Bylaw No. 1836, 2024 and Policy 2-200-41
• FireSmart Community Funding Intake application support
• Complete Communities Grant Application to analyze city buildout impacts
• Five-year lease agreement for Kin Club RV property at 3311 Park Drive