Coldstream public meetings in 2025

Council - Regular

The council will receive and approve the wording of a new Rotary sign at Kalamalka Beach. It will also approve the Alternative Approval Process timeline and communications plan, and direct administration to prepare park‑closure bylaws for the properties at 9102 Mackie Drive and 7360 Sage Pointe Drive for consideration at the January 12, 2026 meeting. Minutes from October 6, November 17 and November 24, 2025 will be adopted. A presentation on the proposed closure of Pointe Sage Drive Park is scheduled for the January 12, 2026 council meeting.

• Approve wording of the Rotary sign at Kalamalka Beach
• Approve the Alternative Approval Process timeline and communications plan
• Direct preparation of a park‑closure bylaw for 9102 Mackie Drive
• Direct preparation of a park‑closure bylaw for 7360 Sage Pointe Drive
• Adopt minutes from October 6, November 17 and November 24, 2025

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will recommend that Council receive the "Amenity and Recreation Review – Council Direction" report dated December 1, 2025. It will also recommend that Council authorize Administration to direct RCA Strategies to develop a Community Amenity and Recreation Study, focusing on cost‑per‑user metrics, operating cost considerations, and resident demand. The meeting will include a resolution to adjourn to an in‑camera session to discuss land acquisition, disposition, expropriation, and preliminary municipal service negotiations.

• Receive the Amenity and Recreation Review – Council Direction report (Dec 1 2025).
• Authorize Administration to direct RCA Strategies to develop a Community Amenity and Recreation Study with three specified perspectives.
• Adjourn to an in‑camera meeting to discuss land acquisition/disposition/expropriation under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter.
• Adjourn to an in‑camera meeting to discuss preliminary negotiations on proposed municipal services.

Council - Regular

At this meeting Council will adopt recent minutes and conduct the third reading of the District of Coldstream Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1855, directing its submission to the Agricultural Land Commission. It will also consider new business items such as a grant application of up to $20,000 for a regional community‑to‑community program, a special event permit for the Vernon Winter Carnival at Kal Beach, and appointments to the Okanagan Regional Library board. Additional decisions include approval of the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Pavement Management Plan, allocation of up to $470,000 for Kal Beach washroom replacement, and endorsement of the updated Cemetery Master Plan with associated capital costs.

• Third reading of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1855, 2025 and submission to Agricultural Land Commission
• Authorize up to $20,000 grant for Union of British Columbia Municipalities Regional Community to Community Program
• Approve 2026 Council meeting schedule changes and cancellations, including meetings at Lavington Fire Hall (9739 School Road)
• Special Event permit for Vernon Winter Carnival at Kal Beach/Pier with daily rental rate of $607.56
• Allocate up to $470,000 from the Growing Communities Fund for replacement of Kal Beach washroom facilities

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive several reports and recommend Council actions, including endorsing the updated Cemetery Master Plan with a sub‑phasing timeline and costs, approving the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Pavement Management Plan, allocating up to $470,000 for Kal Beach washroom replacement, and approving the proposed 2026 Capital Program and reserve transfers. The Committee will also receive the 2026 Grant‑in‑Aid report and recommend inclusion of the applications in the 2026 budget. Minutes from the September 15 meeting will be adopted.

• Cemetery Master Plan sub‑phasing costs: $139,918 (2027 fence), $410,736 (2028 cremation access), $349,100 (2030 burial area)
• Approval of the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Pavement Management Plan
• Allocation of up to $470,000 from the Growing Communities Fund for Kal Beach washroom replacement
• Approval in principle of the proposed 2026 Capital Program and related reserve transfers
• Receipt of the 2026 Grant‑in‑Aid report and recommendation to include the applications in the 2026 budget

Public Hearing

The District of Coldstream Council is holding a public hearing to adopt a new Official Community Plan covering the entire municipal boundary. The bylaw will replace the previous Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1673, 2015. Council members must vote a majority at each reading before the bylaw is adopted.

• Adoption of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1855, 2025
• Repeal of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1673, 2015
• Public hearing notice published in the Vernon Morning Star on Oct 30 and Nov 6, 2025
• Schedule A – OCP maps; Schedule B – Consultation Report attached to the bylaw
• Council must receive an affirmative majority vote at each reading to adopt the bylaw

Council - Regular

The council will receive a report on the highest and best use of 9801 Kalamalka Road and direct administration to prepare a zoning amendment changing the property from P1 (Civic One) to C4 (Town Centre). The council will also direct administration to develop a Request for Expression of Interest to lease the municipally‑owned site for medical office use. Additional items include adopting a parks and public spaces bylaw amendment, allocating up to $25,000 for Lavington Pool filtration tank replacement, and receiving the RCMP 3rd‑quarter policing report.

• Rezoning proposal for 9801 Kalamalka Road from P1 to C4
• Request for Expression of Interest to lease 9801 Kalamalka Road for medical offices (up to 10‑year term)
• Adoption of District of Coldstream Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1857, Amendment No. 15
• Allocation of up to $25,000 from the Parks Reserve for Lavington Pool sand filtration tank replacement
• Receipt of Vernon North Okanagan RCMP Detachment 2025 3rd Quarter Policing Report

Committee of the Whole

The Committee will adopt the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes and receive the report titled “Highest and Best Use of 9801 Kalamalka Road.” It recommends that Council direct Administration to amend the zoning of 9801 Kalamalka Road from P1 (Civic One Zone) to C4 (Town Centre Zone) and to prepare a Request for Expression of Interest to lease the property for medical office uses, with a lease term not to exceed ten years. The report was prepared by Quality Appraisals under a $4,200 contract, and the Council previously allocated up to $10,000 for a building assessment of the site.

• Adopt September 2, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Receive the “Highest and Best Use of 9801 Kalamalka Road” report
• Amend zoning of 9801 Kalamalka Road from P1 to C4 (Town Centre Zone)
• Prepare a Request for Expression of Interest to lease the property for medical office uses (max 10‑year term)
• Quality Appraisals contract for the analysis valued at $4,200

Council - Regular

The District of Coldstream Council will consider adopting a bylaw to update park fees and authorize the removal of two box elder trees at Cenotaph Park. The meeting will also include a public opportunity for residents to address the council.

• Adoption of Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1857, 2025, Amendment No. 15
• Authorization to remove two box elder trees at Cenotaph Park
• Recognition of Director of Corporate Administration Nicole Cressman for CMC designation
• Fee waiver request for Kalamalka Dream Auction
• Adjournment to an in-camera meeting

Council - Regular

The Council will consider adopting a permissive tax exemption bylaw for 2026, signing a transit expansion agreement, and approving a development variance permit for a Buchanan Road property. The agenda also includes reports on the appointment of a new financial administrator and a grant application for fire department equipment.

• Development Variance Permit No. 24-008-DVP for 9490 Buchanan Road
• District of Coldstream Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1864, 2025
• BC Transit Expansion Memorandum of Understanding for Route 10
• Fire Department Equipment & Training Grant Application for up to $30,000
• Appointment of Aaron Stuart as Director of Financial Administration

Long Range Planning Committee

The Long Range Planning Committee is reviewing the final 'What We Learned' report from community engagement. The committee is also considering recommending that Council give first and second readings to the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1855, 2025, and schedule a public hearing.

• Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1855, 2025 first and second reading
• Final What We Learned Report regarding community engagement
• Proposed scheduling of a Public Hearing for the draft Official Community Plan

Special Council - Regular

The Special Council will consider an updated resolution to submit a Strategic Priorities Fund grant for the Coldstream sanitary sewer infill project located south of Kalamalka Road, including Whisbey and Whetzell Drives. The resolution adds language that any cost overruns will be the district's responsibility and will be funded from the Sanitary Sewer Surplus, which has an estimated $1.3 M balance. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda.

• Approval of the agenda as presented
• Updated resolution to submit SPF Capital Infrastructure grant for the Coldstream sanitary sewer infill project
• Cost‑overrun responsibility to be covered by the Sanitary Sewer Surplus (estimated $1.3 M balance)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive the Operational Infrastructure Reserve and Annual Levy report and recommend that Council authorize a 1.5% Infrastructure Levy in 2026, increasing by 1.5% each year through 2030, and direct the creation of an operational Infrastructure Reserve. The Committee will also consider the Kalamalka Lake Access Points report and the Council‑directed Open House scheduled for October 16, 2025. A recommendation to cancel the Finance Committee meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025, will be presented.

• Recommendation to authorize a 1.5% Infrastructure Levy collected in 2026, with annual 1.5% increases to 2030
• Proposal to create an operational Infrastructure Reserve using levy funds
• Review of the "Kalamalka Lake Access Points" report and plan for an Open House on October 16, 2025
• Recommendation to cancel the Finance Committee meeting set for October 20, 2025
• Adoption of the June 16, 2025 Finance Committee meeting minutes

Council - Regular

Council will discuss updating building and land use permit fees and establishing 2026 permissive tax exemptions for non-profits and places of worship. The body is also reviewing proposed amendments to the Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw and accessibility upgrades for lake access points.

• Adoption of Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1863 to update Building and Land Use Application and Permit Fees
• Proposed 2.5% annual increase for Parks and Recreation fees from 2026 to 2028
• Proposed 2% Parks and Recreation Enhancement Fee for all park rentals effective January 1, 2026
• Proposed $4,700 budget increase for wheelchair accessible toilets at Westkal Beach, Kalavista Boat Launch, Kalavista Beach, Kirkland Beach, and Kinloch Boat Launch
• Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1864, 2025 for 2026 tax exemptions for non-profits and places of worship

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole recommends amending the Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw to define organized activities, rename permits, and add fees. It also recommends a 2.5% annual fee increase for 2026-2028 and a new 2% enhancement fee.

• Amend Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw (Committee recommendation)
• Increase Schedule B fees by 2.5% annually (2026-2028)
• Add 2% Parks and Recreation Enhancement Fee for rentals
• Add wheelchair accessible toilets to Westkal Beach and other lake access points
• Increase portable seasonal toilet budget by $4,700

Council - Regular

Council will adopt several bylaw amendments, including updates to the Notice Enforcement Bylaw and Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw. The council will read and adopt the Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1863, Amendment No. 13. Council will endorse the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan and the Integrated Asset Management Plan. Council will authorize a Statutory Rights‑of‑Way agreement with HDT Investments for the Lavington Wetland, funding $97,550 for agricultural water service and $18,000 for creek restoration, a total of $115,550 from the Drainage Reserve.

• Adopt Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment No. 8 (Bylaw 1847‑2025)
• Adopt Bylaw Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Amendment No. 8 (Bylaw 1860‑2025)
• Read and adopt Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1863‑2025, Amendment 13
• Endorse Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (2025‑2027 work plan)
• Authorize SROW agreement with HDT Investments for Lavington Wetland, funding $97,550 water service and $18,000 creek restoration ($115,550 total)

Council - Regular

The District of Coldstream Council will consider adopting two bylaws to rezone and amend the Official Community Plan for a property at 10050 Middleton Drive, converting it from residential to civic use. The meeting also includes a special event exemption for a cycling event at Lavington Park and a report on fire services.

• Adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1850, Amendment No. 4 for 10050 Middleton Drive
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1851, Amendment No. 1 for 10050 Middleton Drive
• Special Event exemption for Have a Good Ride at Lavington Park on September 20, 2025
• Endorsement of Fire Services Review 2025 recommendations
• Authorization to prepare fee updates for development services

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive memoranda on Matner Lane traffic‑control cost sharing and temporary speed bumps for information. It will recommend that Council authorize Administration to amend the Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw and the Business License Bylaw based on the fee amendment tables attached. The Committee also moves to adjourn to an in‑camera session to discuss labour‑relations matters under the Community Charter.

• Matner Lane Traffic Control Measures – memo received for information and filed
• Temporary Speed Bumps – memo received for information and filed
• Proposed Fee Updates – recommendation to amend the Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw and the Business License Bylaw
• Resolution to adjourn to an in‑camera meeting to discuss labour‑relations issues
• Recommendation to file the Matner Lane memo and the speed‑bump memo

Council - Regular

The District of Coldstream Council will discuss a draft Official Community Plan and housing land pre-zoning. The meeting includes decisions on noise and soil removal bylaws, as well as the appointment of an interim Director of Financial Administration.

• Adoption of Soil Removal and Deposits Amendment Bylaw No. 1858 to add volumetric fees
• Adoption of Noise Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1861 for Greater Vernon Athletic Park exemptions
• Appointment of Keri-Ann Austin as interim Director of Financial Administration effective September 1, 2025
• Special event exemption for 'Have A Good Ride' at Lavington Park on September 20, 2025
• Authorization of public engagement for the draft Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1855

Long Range Planning Committee

The Long Range Planning Committee is discussing a draft Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 1855) and proposed amendments to housing pre-zoning maps to meet provincial targets. The committee is considering recommendations to Council for public engagement on the draft plan through August 2025.

• Proposed amendments #1, #2, #3, #4, and #6 to the 'Housing Needs Assessment, Pre-Zone' map
• Draft Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1855, 2025
• Proposed public engagement on the draft OCP through August 2025
• Submission of draft OCP to provincial review bodies for comment

Council - Regular

The Coldstream Council will consider three bylaws for third reading, including a rezoning for a property at 10050 Middleton Drive and amendments to soil removal fees and noise regulations. The meeting also includes authorizing a drainage contract and approving a BC Transit operating agreement.

• Authorize $267,400 drainage contract on Uplands Drive
• Read third reading of OCP and zoning bylaw for 10050 Middleton Drive
• Read first, second, and third reading of soil removal fee bylaw
• Read first, second, and third reading of noise regulation bylaw
• Approve BC Transit 2025-2026 Annual Operating Agreement

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the May 5 minutes, receive a memorandum on a revised Cemetery Master Plan and recommend Council endorse its changes, and discuss a series of property projects with associated funding recommendations. Recommendations include $5,000 for site leveling at 8505 Kalavista Drive, $10,000 for a building assessment at 9801 Kalamalka Road, up to $100,000 for a Kalamalka Beach Master Plan, and $200,000 to replace the caretaker residence at Coldstream Park. The Committee will also direct administration to include these items in future financial plans.

• Endorse revised Cemetery Master Plan site layout (no dollar amount specified)
• Allocate up to $5,000 for leveling, seeding, and topsoil at 8505 Kalavista Drive (Log House)
• Allocate up to $10,000 for building assessment at 9801 Kalamalka Road
• Allocate up to $100,000 for a Master Plan for Kalamalka Beach
• Allocate $200,000 for replacement of the caretaker residence at Coldstream Park

Council - Regular

Council will review the 2024 Annual Report and a Fire Services Review. The body is also deciding on RCMP member strength for the 2026 budget and a development variance for 13124 Westkal Road.

• Proposed increase of RCMP contingent from 7 to 8 officers for the 2026 Budget
• Development Variance Permit No. 24-005-DVP for 13124 Westkal Road
• Contract award to Roost Solar Inc. for $134,997 plus GST for Coldstream Community Hall solar panels
• Grant application for the Coldstream Sanitary Sewer Infill Project
• Sound amplification exemption for Across the Lake Swim Society at Sovereign Park/Beach and Kal Beach

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the 2026 early budget and hear from the RCMP superintendent on member strength. It will receive a memorandum on the SenseNet early wildfire detection system and consider directing administration to include the chosen sensor option in the 2026 budget. The committee will also review the Fire Services Review report and recommend Council endorse its eight recommendations, as well as consider updates to the cemetery master plan and council chambers A/V equipment.

• SenseNet early wildfire detection system – options range from $95,000 to $487,000 total cost, Coldstream share $39,000 to $243,500, recommendation to include chosen option in 2026 budget
• Fire Services Review report – eight recommendations to be endorsed by Council and forward fire services plan recommendations to a future Council meeting
• Cemetery Master Plan Update – memorandum to be received for information and filed
• A/V Equipment Upgrade for Council Chambers – recommendation to include upgrade in 2026 budget
• Early Budget 2026 discussion – introductory presentation by the Director of Financial Administration

Council - Regular

Council will adopt the May 26, 2025 meeting minutes. The draft Integrated Asset Management Plan will be received and the community‑and‑stakeholder engagement phase will be authorized. Council will also approve a $335,936 budget for the Coldstream Park irrigation contract, a mobile vending permit for SUP Yoga at Kal Beach with a $600 seasonal rate, reduce the speed limit on Matner Lane to 20 km/h, reallocate $27,500 for firehall equipment purchases, and direct administration to draft a noise‑bylaw amendment for GVAP events.

• Approve Coldstream Park irrigation contract $290,436.91 (budget up to $335,936) funded by Canada Community Building Fund
• Authorize mobile vending permit for SUP Yoga at Kal Beach, $600 seasonal rate, July‑August 2025
• Reduce speed limit on Matner Lane from 30 km/h to 20 km/h
• Reallocate $27,500 to purchase a repeater ($9,532.35) and a gear washer ($16,577.51) for firehall safety
• Direct administration to draft amendment to Bylaw 1694 for GVAP noise exemption

Public Hearing

The District of Coldstream is holding a public hearing to consider changing the land use designation and zoning of a 2-hectare lot. The proposed changes would allow for the construction of a new elementary school.

• OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1850, 2024, Amendment No. 4: change land use from Residential to Civic at 10050 Middleton Drive
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1851, 2024, Amendment No. 1: rezone 10050 Middleton Drive from R2-Urban Large Lot Residential Zone to P1-Civic One Zone
• Review of eight written submissions from residents regarding the project
• Requirement for a Traffic Impact Assessment prepared by a Qualified Professional

Council - Regular

Council will decide on a paving contract for Upland Drive and the adoption of a new Fire Protection Bylaw. The body is also discussing the launch of a dog park pilot project at Pumphouse Beach and updates to the Official Community Plan.

• Awarding Upland Drive paving contract to Nixon Earthworks Ltd for $744,933.21 (total project budget up to $875,000)
• Adoption of Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025
• Third reading of OCP and Zoning amendments to change 10050 Middleton Drive from Residential to Civic
• Authorization of Pumphouse Beach Dog Park Pilot Project from June 14, 2025, to June 14, 2026
• Adoption of Amendment Bylaw No. 1859, 2025, for filming permit fees on District property

Long Range Planning Committee

The Long Range Planning Committee will receive a report on the Pumphouse Beach Dog Park Pilot Project and recommend that Council authorize its operation as an off‑leash dog beach from June 14 2025 to June 14 2026, with a performance report after up to one year. The committee will also recommend that Council adopt the draft North Kalamalka Neighbourhood Plan as a section of the 2025 Official Community Plan. A recommendation will be made to contract Urban Systems for a Development Cost Charge update at a cost of $43,400, funded by provincial capacity‑building and consulting budgets. The committee will recommend that draft Official Community Plan maps be included in OCP Bylaw No. 1856, and a report on the Natural Environment Development Permit Area will be filed for information.

• Authorize Pumphouse Beach to operate as an off‑leash dog park June 14 2025‑June 14 2026
• Include the draft North Kalamalka Neighbourhood Plan in the 2025 Official Community Plan
• Approve $43,400 contract with Urban Systems for a Development Cost Charge update
• Incorporate draft OCP maps (Attachments A‑O) into Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1856
• File report on Natural Environment Development Permit Area (NEDPA) for information

Council - Regular

Coldstream Council is holding its regular meeting on May 12, 2025, with several items for decision and discussion. The main actions are first, second, and third readings of a new Fire Protection Bylaw and an amendment to the Fees and Charges Bylaw to add a $200 film permit fee. Council will also receive information reports on the Kalavista/Kalamalka Road intersection, a Kalamalka Lake access workplan, an Indigenous engagement project, and a building report, plus hear from the City of Vernon's CAO and receive a financial reporting award.

• First, second, and third reading of Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025
• First, second, and third reading of Fees and Charges Bylaw amendment to add $200 film permit fee
• Presentation of 2023 Canadian Award for Financial Reporting to Director Jeremy Sundin
• Memorandum on Kalavista/Kalamalka Road intersection received for information
• Correspondence from Minister Randene Neill on Invasive Mussel Defence Program received

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is considering two main items: recommending the Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025 for first reading, and approving a new policy for filming on District property with a $200 permit fee. The meeting also includes adopting previous minutes and adjourning to a closed session for legal advice.

• Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025 – first reading recommendation
• Policy PLD 41 – Filming on District Property
• $200 fee for filming permit on District property
• Adoption of February 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• In-camera session under Section 90(1)(i) of Community Charter

Council - Regular

Council will consider second reading of an OCP amendment and rezoning for 10050 Middleton Drive to allow construction of a new elementary school, changing the land use from Residential to Civic and from R2 to P1 zoning. The agenda also includes adoption of the 2025 tax rates bylaw, a special event exemption for Midsummer's Eve of the Arts, and several information updates. A public hearing would be scheduled if second reading passes.

• OCP amendment and rezoning for 10050 Middleton Drive (Lot 2 Plan 40254) to allow elementary school
• Adoption of Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1856, 2025
• Special event exemption for Midsummer's Eve of the Arts at Cenotaph Park on July 16, 2025
• Approval of 2024 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI)
• Consent to RDNO Fire Dispatch Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 3040, 2025

Long Range Planning Committee

The Long Range Planning Committee is reviewing engagement results for the North Kalamalka Area Plan and will recommend Council direction on the neighbourhood plan, a community amenity study, and the draft Official Community Plan. The agenda includes adopting previous minutes and moving to a closed meeting for land matters.

• North Kalamalka Area Plan engagement results: open house (~100 attendees) and survey (33 responses) on access, parking, and pedestrian safety
• Recommendation to prepare North Kalamalka Neighbourhood Plan section of 2025 Official Community Plan
• Request for direction to issue RFP for Community Amenity Study
• Draft Official Community Plan memorandum received for information
• Adjourn to in camera under Section 90(1)(e) for land acquisition/disposition

Council - Regular

Coldstream Council is meeting to consider several key items, including setting 2025 tax rates, awarding a $4.09 million contract for the Aberdeen Sanitary Sewer project, and endorsing the Active Transportation Network Plan. They will also receive the 2024 audited financial statements and hear presentations from the Okanagan Regional Library and the auditor. The meeting includes a public comment period and a closed session for confidential matters.

• Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1856, 2025 - first three readings
• Aberdeen Sanitary Sewer contract award to Chapman Industries for $4,093,121.27 plus GST
• Active Transportation Network Plan - final report and endorsement
• 2024 Audited Financial Statements acceptance
• Welcome to Coldstream signs - $8,000 for two metal signs on Highway 6

CANCELLED - Committee of the Whole

This meeting of the Committee of the Whole has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Council - Regular

Coldstream Council is meeting to adopt amendments to facility use fees and business licence bylaws, and to receive updates on banking, infrastructure, and correspondence. The agenda also includes a delegation on a proposed parking lot expansion on Cypress Drive and committee recommendations on agri-tourism and short-term rental policies for the Official Community Plan.

• Adoption of Facility Use Fees Bylaw amendment adding 2026 rates, 3% annual increase, and equipment rates
• Adoption of Business Licence Bylaw amendment updating definitions and adding special event licences
• Delegation on proposed parking lot expansion on Cypress Drive
• Committee recommendation to retain current OCP policies on agri-tourism
• Committee recommendation to include short-term rental policies in the 2025 OCP

Long Range Planning Committee

The Long Range Planning Committee will discuss and recommend policies for the 2025 Official Community Plan, including retaining current agri-tourism accommodation rules, adding short-term rental policies, and receiving information on viewscape protection and preliminary maps. The committee will also adopt the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Retain current OCP agri-tourism accommodation policies, with no change to ALR rules
• Include short-term rental policies in 2025 OCP, with framework for Urban Residential zones
• Receive report on viewscape protection in OCP for information
• Review preliminary OCP maps including ALR, farm protection, geotechnical hazard, roads, parks, sand/gravel

Council - Regular

Council will consider amendments to the Facility Use Fees Bylaw to set 2026 rental rates and add a 3% annual fee increase, and to the Business Licence Bylaw to update definitions and add special event licences. They will also decide on a schedule change for Lillyfest, a proposed monthly Night Market at Coldstream Station, and a policy on vending during markets. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and a report on February building activity.

• Facility Use Fees Bylaw No. 1853, 2025: sets 2026 rates for full day, half day, short rentals; adds equipment rates; 3% annual fee increase
• Business Licence Bylaw No. 1854, 2025: updates definitions and adds special event business licences
• Lillyfest: extend hours on Aug 30, 2025 at Creekside Park from 1pm-8pm to 1pm-9pm, with cleanup until 11pm
• Night Market at Coldstream Station: monthly June-Sept 2025, amplified sound 5:30-8:30pm, $50/hour rental rate
• Declassified motion: award $46,994.49 for one electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle to Bannister GM Vernon

CANCELLED - Committee of the Whole

This meeting of the Committee of the Whole has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Council - Regular

Coldstream Council will consider adopting a new Fire Prevention Bylaw, along with several special event exemptions, grant applications, and policy updates. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes and correspondence, plus a closed session for personnel and land matters.

• Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1852, 2025 - first, second, and third reading
• Special event exemption for Ride Don't Hide at Creekside Park (June 8, 2025) with amplified sound 8am-1pm, $23.75/hr rate
• Special event exemption for Lillyfest at Creekside Park (Aug 30, 2025) with conditions, $581.11/day rate
• Application for up to $400,000 in FireSmart grant funding from UBCM
• Erection of two 'Welcome to Coldstream' signs on Highway 6 for $8,000

Long Range Planning Committee

The Long Range Planning Committee will review a provincially mandated Housing Needs Assessment and decide whether to recommend Council direct staff to prepare future growth plans based on the 'Pre-Zone Map' and 'Future Land Use Map with Provincial Infrastructure Funding' for the Official Community Plan. The committee will also receive the draft OCP and discuss North Kalamalka plans, including an upcoming open house.

• Housing Needs Assessment: recommends pre-zoning for up to 6 dwelling units on lots 1,200 m² or larger, and multi-family up to 3 storeys on parcels 0.4 ha or larger
• Draft Official Community Plan received for information
• North Kalamalka Plans and Reviews: includes Kal Beach Area Vision Study and Major Road Network Plan excerpts
• Verbal report on February 20, 2025 open house for North Kalamalka planning and beach access

Council - Regular

Coldstream Council is meeting to adopt the 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw, receive the RCMP's fourth-quarter policing report, and decide on several infrastructure and community items. The agenda includes a proposed fourth flagpole at Cenotaph Park, a fee waiver for the Coldstream Live Music Society, and grant applications for emergency preparedness and wetland risk mitigation.

• Adoption of Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1849 for 2025-2029
• Install fourth flagpole at Cenotaph Park at $3,000 from Canadian Community Building Fund
• Fee waiver for Coldstream Live Music Society: 60% off prime-time, 52% off non-prime, up to 5 dates annually
• Grant application for up to $40,000 for Emergency Operations Centre equipment and training
• Liquor service exemption at Kalamalka Beach for Vernon Volleyball Tournament on Aug 16-17, 2025

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing several items, including a draft Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan, a proposed Fire Prevention Bylaw, an amendment to Fire Department Policy FD27 on service levels, and a potential change to the community facilities rental policy to increase free meeting room hours for eligible groups from two to three. The committee will make recommendations to Council on these items.

• Draft Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan presented by FireSmart Coordinator
• Proposed Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1852, 2025 for first, second, and third reading
• Amendment to Fire Department Policy FD27 on service levels, with possible rescission of Policy FD15
• Policy GD20 amendment to increase free meeting room rental from 2 to 3 hours for approved community groups
• Potential cost of fee waiver increase: $336 to $504 annually for meeting room, or up to $2,100 for hall rental

Council - Regular

Council will consider second and third reading of the Financial Plan Bylaw for 2025-2029, following a public consultation memo. They will also decide on a $2,500 grant for an electrical connection at Jeffers Park, and consider resolutions for submission to the Southern Interior Local Government Association, including one on early wildfire detection technology. The agenda includes several information items and a public meeting on North Kalamalka planning.

• Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1849, 2024 (2025-2029) - 2nd and 3rd reading
• Grant-in-aid of $2,500 for electrical plug at Jeffers Park
• SILGA resolutions: early wildfire detection technology, septic system oversight
• Public open house on North Kalamalka planning and beach access (Feb 20, 2025)
• Report on updating Development Cost Charges model

Long Range Planning Committee

The Long Range Planning Committee will consider several planning items, including a public consultation event for the North Kalamalka neighbourhood, a housing needs assessment for the draft Official Community Plan, and funding options for neighbourhood infrastructure. The committee will also review the draft Official Community Plan and adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• Recommendation to host an open house on February 20, 2025, 4-7 pm at Coldstream Community Hall for North Kalamalka planning and beach access
• Housing Needs Assessment – Preliminary OCP Land Use Analysis, directing preparation of growth plans for medium density
• Neighbourhood Infrastructure Funding Options report, including Development Cost Charge update
• Draft Official Community Plan memorandum for information
• Adoption of November 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Council - Regular

The Coldstream Council is holding a regular meeting with several reports and presentations. Key items include a delegation from the North Okanagan Cricket Club requesting a cricket field, the 2024 annual reports from the Lavington and Coldstream fire halls, and a proposal to adjust fees for provincial and federal elections. The council will also consider a special event exemption for the EHF Vernon Winter Carnival Run and several routine reports.

• North Okanagan Cricket Club presentation on developing a cricket field in Coldstream
• 2024 Lavington and Coldstream Fire Hall annual reports presented
• Fee adjustments for provincial and federal elections
• Special event exemption for EHF Vernon Winter Carnival Run (sound amplification, up to 5 years)
• Declassified motions: street sweeping contract ($48,000-$50,020/year) and food services at Kalamalka Lake Beach