Armstrong public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review the proposed 2026-2030 Financial Plan presented by Chief Financial Officer T. Martens. The discussion aims to reach an agreement on the budget package before it moves to Council for formal adoption. A public consultation meeting is planned for January 2026.
- Proposed 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan presentation
- Review of 2026 revenue and expense summaries
- Discussion of 2026-2030 proposed projects and funding sources
- Review of 2026 residential tax and utility impacts
Regular Council
Council will consider approving a rewritten Reserve and Surplus Funds Policy to replace the existing one, which is outdated. The new policy details funding mechanisms for reserves and surplus distribution. Council will also review and likely maintain current committee and commission appointments, and decide on a stakeholder engagement approach for Rosedale intersection safety improvements. The agenda includes adoption of a land sale reserve fund bylaw and a closed session for potential litigation.
- Approve new Reserve and Surplus Funds Policy 2-200-11
- Maintain 2026 commission and committee appointments
- Targeted stakeholder engagement for Rosedale intersection safety design
- Adopt Land Sale Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1945, 2025
- Closed session for litigation or potential litigation
Joint Council
The Joint Council will review several long-term financial plans for the cemetery, parks and recreation, and fire departments. The meeting also includes a proposal for a building appraisal and a year-end review from the Armstrong Spallumcheen Trails Society.
- Proposed $15,750 joint building appraisal for 2026 insurance purposes
- Pre-budget approval for $35,000 pool change room flooring replacement
- Pre-budget approval for $120,000 pool boiler and vent stack replacement
- Review of the draft 2026–2030 Cemetery Financial Plan
- Review of the draft 2026–2030 Parks and Recreation Department Financial Plan
Regular Council
Armstrong Council will hear the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP's third-quarter policing report, consider renewing the museum fee-for-service agreement, and decide on a development variance permit. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes, approving the 2026 meeting and acting mayor schedules, and a land sale reserve fund bylaw. A closed session is scheduled for labour relations.
- Development Variance Permit 25-016-DVP to reduce rear yard setback from 1.5m to 0.8m at 2895 Pleasant Valley Road for a shed
- Community Amenity Contribution Policy 1-100-4 amendment
- Museum Fee-for-Service Agreement renewal for 2026-2027
- Armstrong Spallumcheen Trails Society Stewardship Agreement renewal for 2026-2030
- Land Sale Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1945, 2025 - first three readings
Regular Council
Council will hear a presentation on the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan and vote on endorsing it and authorizing a grant application to the UBCM Community Resiliency Investment, FireSmart stream. Council will also receive the third-quarter strategic and financial update, set 2026 council remuneration, and consider several bylaw amendments and a covenant change.
- Endorse Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan and apply for UBCM FireSmart grant
- Approve 2026 council remuneration: Mayor $35,391, Councillors $18,840 each
- Amend covenant at 2440 York Avenue to allow 6 un-serviced recreational vehicle sites
- Adopt Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw amendment (No. 1940, 2025)
- Adopt Financial Plan Bylaw amendment (No. 1943, 2025) and Zoning Bylaw amendment (No. 1944, 2025)
Regular Council
Armstrong Council will consider adopting several bylaws, including a zoning amendment, a rates and fees amendment, and a financial plan amendment, and will receive reports on a development permit and a complete communities study. The meeting also includes a delegation from Community Futures North Okanagan and a request to hold a joint meeting outside municipal boundaries.
- Adoption of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 1939
- Adoption of Rates, Fees, and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1942
- Three readings of Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1943
- Approval of Development Permit 25-013-DP to amend 25-007-DP
- Authorization for joint council meeting at Township of Spallumcheen Chambers
Special
This special meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a motion to move into a closed (in-camera) session to discuss personal information about an individual considered for a municipal position. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda and adjournment, with no public decisions or discussions listed.
- Motion to adopt the September 18, 2025 Special Council Meeting agenda
- Motion to proceed in-camera under Section 90(1)(a) of the Community Charter regarding personal information about a candidate for a municipal position
- Motion to adjourn the meeting
Regular Council
Armstrong's Regular Council meeting on September 8, 2025 includes reports and decisions on several key items. Council will consider directing staff to modify Pleasant Valley Boulevard North for truck traffic, include Okanagan Street Bridge replacement design in the 2026 budget, and receive reports on bylaw statistics and permissive tax exemptions. They will also vote on a development permit and variance for a storage building at 2255 Kirton Avenue, and consider abandoning a zoning bylaw amendment.
- Direct staff to modify Pleasant Valley Boulevard North design for truck traffic, including time-based restrictions
- Include Okanagan Street Bridge Replacement detailed design in 2026 budget
- Authorize Development Variance Permit 25-011-DVP and Development Permit 25-010-DP for a storage building at 2255 Kirton Avenue
- Receive 2026 Permissive Tax Exemptions report and consider amending the bylaw
- Abandon Zoning Bylaw No. 1921, 2024, Amendment Bylaw No. 1939, 2025
CoW
The Committee of the Whole will hear presentations on the Complete Communities Report and a truck route study. They will consider recommending that Council endorse the Complete Communities Report and direct staff to modify the design of Pleasant Valley Boulevard North to accommodate truck traffic, pausing work on a separate truck route until after construction. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from a previous meeting.
- Recommendation to endorse the Complete Communities Report, funded 100% by Union of BC Municipalities
- Recommendation to modify Pleasant Valley Boulevard North design to accommodate truck traffic
- Recommendation to stop work on truck route until after Pleasant Valley Boulevard North construction
- Discussion of truck turning challenges at Mill Street, Wood Avenue, and Okanagan Street
- Potential removal of parking on west side of Okanagan Street between Pleasant Valley Boulevard and Wood Avenue
Joint Council Meeting
The upcoming special joint meeting includes the adoption of previous minutes and an in-camera session regarding labour relations and municipal service negotiations. The agenda also covers administrative items for both the City of Armstrong and the Township of Spallumcheen.
- Adoption of February 25, 2025, Joint Council Meeting minutes
- In-camera session regarding labour relations and employee relations
- In-camera session regarding municipal service negotiations
Regular Council
Armstrong's Regular Council meeting on August 11, 2025, includes decisions on a proposed 8% water rate increase for 2026, new EV charging rates, a zoning bylaw amendment to allow residential development, and approval of a development permit for an affordable housing project at 3700 Highland Park Road. Council will also consider a $42,800 grant for fire department mobile CAD units, a sludge removal budget increase, and a heritage grant policy.
- 8% water rate increase for 2026 (commercial/industrial Jan 1, residential Apr 1)
- EV charging rates: $1.50/hr first 3 hours, $3.00/hr thereafter
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 1941, 2025 for residential development
- Development Permit 25-013-DP for affordable housing at 3700 Highland Park Road
- $42,800 Next Generation 911 grant for mobile CAD units
Public Hearing
The City of Armstrong is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 1939, 2025, which would add tourist campsites as an accessory use in certain zones. The amendment sets specific rules for campsites, including a maximum of six per property, minimum spacing, and requirements for bathrooms, garbage bins, and drainage. Public input will be accepted in person and electronically before Council decides on the bylaw.
- Amendment Bylaw No. 1939, 2025 to Zoning Bylaw No. 1921, 2024
- Adds 'Tourist Campsites' as an accessory use in Section 10.5.1
- Max 6 campsites per property; each space min 84m2, 3m from roadway, 6m from property boundary
- Requires landscape buffer (8m x 3m) near residential properties, one bathroom per 3 sites if no integrated bathrooms
- Public hearing at Council Chambers, 3535 Bridge Street, Armstrong, BC
Special
The August 6, 2025, Special Council Meeting includes a request to move into an in-camera session. The closed session is proposed for discussions regarding labour relations and preliminary negotiations for municipal services.
- In-camera session regarding labour or employee relations
- In-camera session regarding municipal service negotiations
Public Hearing
The City of Armstrong is holding a public hearing to consider adopting a new Official Community Plan (OCP) that will guide land use, development, and growth. The plan replaces the 2014 OCP and includes policies on housing, environment, infrastructure, and development permit areas. Public input will be received in writing and in person.
- Adoption of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1932, 2024, replacing Bylaw 1750, 2014
- Includes housing needs projections and small-scale multi-unit housing policies
- Establishes development permit areas for residential, commercial, industrial, environmental, and hazard zones
- Public hearing at Council Chambers, 3535 Bridge Street, Armstrong, B.C.
- Written submission from J. de la Salle received before agenda distribution
Regular Council
Armstrong's Regular Council meeting on July 14, 2025, will consider several administrative and planning items, including appointing an Approving Officer, receiving updates on the Strategic Plan and Council travel budget, and supporting a request from the Branding Iron Pub to extend hours during the IPE. The most significant item is a zoning bylaw amendment for a property at 2485 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, which will be given first and second readings and scheduled for a public hearing on August 11, 2025. Council will also hear a delegation from the Chamber of Commerce about a parking project for Historic Old Town during the IPE and receive financial summaries from the Fire Department, Cemetery, and Parks and Recreation Commission.
- Zoning Bylaw No. 1939, 2025: first and second readings, public hearing scheduled for August 11, 2025
- Branding Iron Pub: request to extend hours until 2 a.m. during IPE (Aug 28-30), with outdoor speakers off at 1 a.m.
- Appoint Laurie Cordell as Approving Officer and Trevor Seibel as Deputy Approving Officer
- Chamber of Commerce delegation: 2025 Parking Project in Historic Old Town during IPE (Aug 27-31)
- Remove Section 57 Notice on title at 2485 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Regular Council
Armstrong City Council will consider approving the 2024 Annual Report, several 2025 budget amendments, new fire inspection fees, and two development permits. The agenda also includes public delegations on extended pub hours and speed bumps near schools, plus adoption of two business license bylaws.
- 2024 Annual Report approval
- $25,000 for Parks & Recreation governance review
- $19,000 for arena Zamboni door replacement
- $30,083 for Emergency Operations Centre outfitting
- Development permits for 3305 and 3090 Smith Drive
Regular Council
Armstrong Council will consider several administrative and regulatory items, including appointing Chantel Wiese as Corporate Officer, approving the 2024 Statement of Financial Information, and amending the Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw to allow mobile vendors to operate during the Interior Provincial Exhibition. The agenda also includes a $40,000 grant for fire department turnout gear and a closed session for labour relations.
- Appoint Chantel Wiese as Corporate Officer; rescind Trevor Seibel's appointment and appoint him Deputy Corporate Officer
- First three readings of Business Licensing and Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1938, 2025 (mobile vendors)
- First three readings of Inter-Community Business License Amendment Bylaw No. 1937, 2025
- Approve 2024 Statement of Financial Information
- Amend 2025-2029 fire department financial plan to include $40,000 grant for turnout gear and dryer
Regular Council
Council will vote on rescinding the April 7 approvals for a 20-unit, 5-building project at 3755 Patten Crescent and re-issuing a revised development variance permit and development permit. They will also consider adopting the 2025 tax rate bylaw, consenting to a regional fire dispatch bylaw, and receiving the RCMP first-quarter policing report. The meeting includes a closed session for litigation and preliminary service negotiations.
- Rescind and re-issue Development Variance Permit 25-005-DVP and Development Permit 25-004-DP for 3755 Patten Crescent (20-unit, 5-building project)
- Adopt 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1936, 2025
- Consent to RDNO North Okanagan Fire Dispatch Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 3040, 2025
- Receive Vernon North Okanagan RCMP 1st Quarter 2025 policing report (Armstrong calls up 5.03% to 271)
- Move in camera for litigation and preliminary municipal service negotiations
Special Council
Armstrong's Special Council meeting on April 22, 2025, will consider approving the 2024 Financial Statements and Auditor's Report, which received a clean audit from KPMG. Council will also give three readings to the 2025 Annual Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1936. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with agenda adoption and adjournment.
- 2024 Financial Statements and Auditor's Report approval (clean audit, KPMG)
- 2024 revenue $11.1M, expenses $9.0M, annual surplus $2.1M
- Accumulated surplus $65.7M at end of 2024
- Annual Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1936, 2025 — first, second, and third reading
Regular Council
Council will consider appointing Trevor Siebel as Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Officer effective March 31, 2025, rescinding interim appointments. They will also hear a Complete Communities presentation from Urban Systems on housing, daily needs, transportation, and infrastructure to inform the Official Community Plan, and vote on adopting the Rates, Fees, and Charges Amendment Bylaw and Dog Care and Control Amendment Bylaw. A development permit for a pole barn at 3830 Okanagan Street is also on the agenda.
- Appoint Trevor Siebel as CAO and Corporate Officer effective March 31, 2025
- Adopt Rates, Fees, and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1934, 2025
- Adopt Dog Care and Control Amendment Bylaw No. 1935, 2025
- Approve Development Permit 25-003-DP for pole barn at 3830 Okanagan Street
- Complete Communities Assessment presentation by Urban Systems
Joint Council Meeting
The City of Armstrong and Township of Spallumcheen Joint Council will meet to consider several items, including approving funds to replace a stolen Parks and Recreation truck, deciding on a cemetery GIS digitization project, and authorizing an asset sharing agreement for the Fire Command Vehicle. They will also receive reports on water projects, the fire department's 2024 activities, and a wastewater recovery project update. The meeting includes a delegation from the Armstrong Spallumcheen Trails Society and will close with a closed session for labour and negotiation matters.
- Approve using Parks and Recreation 2024 Operating Surplus to replace stolen one-ton truck with dump box (amount to be determined)
- Consider $35,500 for cemetery GIS digitization by Urban Systems (2025 or 2026 budget option)
- Authorize asset sharing agreement for Fire Command Vehicle between City and Township
- Receive 2024 Fire Chief's Report and verbal update on North Okanagan Wastewater Recovery Project
- Delegation from Armstrong Spallumcheen Trails Society on 2024 year-end report
Regular Council
Council will consider a development variance permit to reduce parking requirements for a third dwelling unit at 4115 Highland Park Crescent, a decision deferred from February 3. They will also hear a delegation from the applicant, consider a development permit for a service bay at 2505 Wood Ave, and vote on bylaw amendments for dog licenses and control. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and reports, plus a closed session for personnel and labour matters.
- Development Variance Permit 25-001-DVP for 4115 Highland Park Crescent to reduce parking for a third dwelling unit (recommended denial)
- Development Permit 25-002-DP for one additional service bay at 2505 Wood Avenue
- Dog License Fee Amendments Bylaw No. 1934, 2025 (first, second, third readings)
- Dog Care and Control Amendment Bylaw No. 1935, 2025 (first, second, third readings)
- Rescind appointments of Philippa Harding as Corporate Officer and Interim Chief Administrative Officer
Regular Council
Armstrong Council will consider adopting the 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw, hear a quarterly RCMP report, and decide on several community items including a grant application change, Indigenous engagement sessions, a development variance denial, and a parks work truck purchase. The agenda includes routine adoption of minutes and a closed session.
- Adoption of 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw 1933, 2025
- Withdraw previous UBCM ESS grant application; support Spallumcheen as lead for emergency social services funding
- Direct staff to host emergency management engagement sessions with Okanagan Indian Band and Splatsin First Nation
- Deny Development Variance Permit 23-0003-DVP for a third dwelling unit at 4115 Highland Park Crescent
- Amend 2025 Parks and Recreation budget by $40,000 ($20,000 from Armstrong) for a one-ton work truck with dump box
Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission
The Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its first meeting of 2025, electing a Chair and Vice Chair. They will receive reports on the transition of parks and recreation operations from Canlan Sports to the Township of Spallumcheen, including corporate, finance, and IT updates. The Commission will also consider a funding request for a work truck, a letter to the City of Vernon about a reciprocal recreation agreement, and an update on the pool operations request for expressions of interest, which received no submissions and may be extended.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
- Verbal report on transition from Canlan Sports to Township of Spallumcheen
- Report on Sunbelt Arena compressor rebuild schedule
- Funding request for work truck replacement
- Letter to City of Vernon regarding reciprocal recreation agreement
Regular Council
Council will consider the 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw for first, second, and third readings, along with several other items including a joint emergency preparedness grant application, a policy change for secondary suite community amenity contributions, and additional funding for hybrid fleet replacements. The agenda also includes a presentation on road safety at specific intersections and a review of revitalization plans for Pleasant Valley Road and the Downtown Park.
- 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw 1933, 2025 - first, second, and third reading
- Joint UBCM Emergency Social Services grant application with Spallumcheen
- Community Amenity Contribution Policy: increase secondary suite adjustment factor to 50%, add exemption for projects under $50,000
- Additional $14,000 reserve funding for two hybrid light-duty trucks ($10,000 Equipment Replacement Reserve, $4,000 Provincial Climate Action)
- Endorse 3-D renderings for Pleasant Valley Road, Pleasant Valley Boulevard South, and Downtown Park