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The committee will also consider adopting the June 1, 2026 meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/123906/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2017%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=859D4EF330B34DAF8BB8AEC165D66776", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1958" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Council - Regular", "headline": "Council to vote on denying ALC application for 8935 Kalamalka Road", "summary": "Council will consider a staff recommendation to deny forwarding a proposal for an Agricultural Land Commission Non-Adhering Residential Use at 8935 Kalamalka Road to the ALC, citing inconsistencies with the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. The meeting also includes presentations on the RCMP 2nd Quarter Policing Report and electric kick scooters, as well as a resident delegation regarding the Grey Canal Mountain Bike Trail parking lot project.", "agenda_url": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/123798/Council%20-%20Regular%20-%2010%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=2FE1165212F7409BB23CAE8F3D55B13E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1938" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "BC DAY - Office Closed", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1968" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "Council - Regular", "headline": "Council to consider new secondary suite fees and infrastructure repairs", "summary": "Council will decide on several bylaw amendments, including new registration and inspection fees for secondary suites. The body is also reviewing funding for road drainage, pool repairs, and beach fencing.", "agenda_url": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/123527/Council%20-%20Regular%20-%2027%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=5F6EFA7182254136AFF0086EFA368472", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1937" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee will discuss the 2027 budget (taxation and capital)", "summary": "The Finance Committee will hold a verbal presentation on the 2027 budget, covering taxation and capital matters. The presentation will be given by the Director of Financial Administration and the Director of Infrastructure Services. No decisions are listed; the item is for discussion only.", "agenda_url": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/123370/Finance%20Committee%20-%2020%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=3056CDC40E2D4D81B8CC711025535118", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1924" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Public Hearing", "headline": "Coldstream considers water capacity requirements for new developments", "summary": "The District of Coldstream is holding a public hearing regarding Bylaw No. 1878, 2026, Amendment No. 2. This amendment would update the Official Community Plan to include provisions for evaluating water supply capacity during development reviews.", "agenda_url": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/123299/Public%20Hearing%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=84D42FE877934DB1978634EFA1CD8E44", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2005" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Council - Regular", "headline": "Coldstream Council discusses transit changes, water capacity, and council pay", "summary": "The Council will consider several bylaws including an Official Community Plan amendment regarding water capacity. Discussions also include updates to the Vernon Regional Transit System fare structure and a proposed agricultural municipality initiative.", "agenda_url": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/123301/Council%20-%20Regular%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=204B11876B1D4EFF8BAFB8A1F649AFB1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1936" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "CANADA DAY - Office Closed", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1967" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Special Council - Regular", "headline": "Council to review and approve the 2025 Annual Report", "summary": "The Council will meet to formally consider the 2025 Annual Report and receive public submissions and questions. The primary goal is to approve the report as presented by the Director of Financial Administration.", "agenda_url": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/123005/Special%20Council%20-%20Regular%20-%2029%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=A89793BB5BCD4D1ABCEFA9E92B49D411", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2003" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Council - Regular", "headline": "Council hears proposal for new provincial funding for agricultural municipalities", "summary": "Council will hear a presentation from the Mayor of Summerland on the proposed Agricultural Municipality Initiative to address infrastructure costs on ALR lands. Other presentations include the Okanagan Basin Water Board's strategic direction and a BC Transit fare review, with the fare decision deferred to July 13. Council will vote on adopting a public notice bylaw and a parks bylaw allowing off-leash dogs at Pumphouse Beach. Unfinished business includes a report on traffic calming on Kidston Road.", "agenda_url": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/122991/Council%20-%20Regular%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=AEA3439F60AB4315BA917F7BF9749ED5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1935" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "CANCELLED - Committee of the Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/122668/CANCELLED%20-%20Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2015%20Jun%20202.pdf?handle=58EAC1020A0B415C90C46F3300FBE6DA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1993" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Council - Regular", "headline": "Council to make Pumphouse Beach an off-leash dog park", "summary": "Council will consider ending the Pumphouse Dog Beach Pilot Project and designating a portion as an off-leash park. They will also vote on a zoning bylaw amendment and first reading of a public notice bylaw. A delegation will speak against vertical traffic calming on Kidston Road.", "agenda_url": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/122619/Council%20-%20Regular%20-%2008%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=7F2C3ADC004D472293A9CAC4E23BE48F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1934" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee to recommend keeping Log House property as passive greenspace", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will recommend that Council maintain the former Log House property at 8505 Kalavista Drive as passive greenspace for the remainder of 2026. They will also direct Administration to provide cost estimates for potential future upgrades for the 2027 budget. The committee will adopt previous meeting minutes and may adjourn to an in-camera session for preliminary service negotiations.", "agenda_url": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/122429/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2001%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=33C6E1BD22954BB0AADEF39637384A60", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1956" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Council - Regular", "headline": "Council to approve $1.2 million School Road rehabilitation contract", "summary": "The Coldstream Council will adopt unadopted minutes, approve several bylaws, and consider a major infrastructure contract. Items include a parks bylaw allowing dogs at the West Kal boat launch, an Official Community Plan amendment on water capacity, a secondary‑suite amnesty policy with new fees, and the BC Transit 2026‑2027 operating agreement. The council will also authorize a $1,034,256.89 contract with Bear Paw Earthworks Ltd for School Road rehabilitation and an additional $256,260 from various reserves, bringing the project budget to up to $1,201,260 plus GST.", "agenda_url": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/122279/Council%20-%20Regular%20-%2025%20May%202026.pdf?handle=C77B1B2A061D4556B65A578C31DC9E52", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1933" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Coldstream committee to recommend adopting secondary suite amnesty policy with $100 fee", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole is recommending that Council adopt a 2-year Secondary Suite Amnesty Policy (PLD43) that allows owners of suites installed before June 2024 to register them for a $100 fee and pass a life safety inspection. They are also receiving a report, for information only, on potential approval processes for accessory dwelling units on A1 zoned farmland properties. The committee will first vote to approve the April 7, 2026 meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/122184/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2019%20May%202026.pdf?handle=9B6E86983FE543C180C8D741CD19BD92", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1955" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "VICTORIA DAY - Office Closed", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1966" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Special Council - Regular", "headline": "Coldstream Council to adopt 2026 tax rate amendments", "summary": "The District of Coldstream is meeting to adopt Bylaw No. 1877, 2026. This bylaw amends the 2026 tax rates established in Bylaw No. 1872, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/122132/Special%20Council%20-%20Regular%20-%2013%20May%202026.pdf?handle=4851D9ECA11A4B8B9F5812529B28F207", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1997" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Council - Regular", "headline": "Council to adopt a tax‑rate amendment and approve a Westkal Beach dog‑park bylaw", "summary": "The Coldstream Council will adopt the minutes from the April 27 meeting and consider two bylaws: a Parks and Public Spaces amendment that designates Westkal Beach as an on‑leash dog area, and a Tax Rates amendment that will be read three times and triggers a special council meeting on May 13 to adopt it. The council will also approve signage for the Protecting Kalamalka Lake delegation and receive reports on policing, mental‑health services, and a parkrun on the Okanagan Rail Trail.", "agenda_url": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/122016/Council%20-%20Regular%20-%2011%20May%202026.pdf?handle=1CD664348DEC4CFD9C969FD600F79EC9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1932" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "CANCELLED-Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee of the Whole meeting for May 4, 2026, cancelled", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for May 4, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/121740/CANCELLED-Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2004%20May%202026.pdf?handle=10518CFD622F482F815199F19185786A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1954" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Council - Regular", "headline": "Council to approve $8.5 million temporary borrowing", "summary": "The Coldstream Council will adopt the 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw and accept the 2025 audited financial statements. It will approve an $8,500,000 temporary borrowing from the Municipal Finance Authority. The council will receive a report on second dwellings on Agricultural Land Reserve properties and direct preparation of related zoning and OCP amendments. A fire‑smart chipping initiative memo will also be received for information.", "agenda_url": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/121713/Council%20-%20Regular%20-%2027%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=FA41F6C46C684D3BB6C9EDE2111A683C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1931" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "CANCELLED - Committee of the Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/121408/CANCELLED%20-%20Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2020%20Apr%20202.pdf?handle=6AECE868824F449982023BC1ECC3650A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1953" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Public Hearing", "headline": "Public hearing on rezoning for Bishop Wild Bird Sanctuary and zoning housekeeping", "summary": "The District of Coldstream holds a public hearing on two zoning amendment bylaws. Bylaw 1868 contains housekeeping and updates to the Zoning Bylaw. Bylaw 1869 rezones 12408 Coldstream Creek Road from Urban Multi-Unit Residential to a Bishop Wild Bird Sanctuary Comprehensive Development Zone.", "agenda_url": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/121354/Public%20Hearing%20-%2013%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=EB16DE94C5024AE49C4789DB683DC0B8", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1989" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Council - Regular", "headline": "Council to rezone 12408 Coldstream Creek Rd to Bishop Wild Bird Sanctuary", "summary": "The council will read a third time and adopt District of Coldstream Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1869, changing the property at 12408 Coldstream Creek Road from Urban Multi‑Unit Residential (R1) to Bishop Wild Bird Sanctuary Comprehensive Development (CD‑P1). It will also conduct third readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1868 and the 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1872, and approve a $34,000 expenditure for Kidston traffic calming measures.", "agenda_url": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/121352/Council%20-%20Regular%20-%2013%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=A9EA5DF0B3044ADA904F2D72F349D32F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1930" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council to consider amending OCP to include water capacity review", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will receive a report on Official Community Plan provisions for water capacity and recommend that Council authorize amendments to Sections 11 and 15 of OCP Bylaw No. 1855, 2025. It will also receive a Night Sky Policy Options report and recommend that Council direct the development of a night‑sky policy, related OCP and development‑permit policies, lighting‑bylaw amendments, and educational materials. A third report on Development Cost Charges will be received, with a recommendation to authorize a review that sets charges at the median range of comparable communities.", "agenda_url": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/document/121246/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2007%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=EEFBD01E829C424CBB8936FF8118275B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1952" }, { "date": "2026-04-06", "body": "EASTER MONDAY - Office Closed", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1965" } ] }