Clearwater, BC

Council - Regular

Council - Committee of the Whole

Council - Regular

Council - Committee of the Whole

Council - Regular

Council - Special

Council - Regular

Council - Committee of the Whole

Council - Regular

Council - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider two staff reports: one recommending a new travel and expense policy (Policy 2604) to replace the 2015 per diem and mileage policy, and another recommending a council remuneration and expenses bylaw (Bylaw 341) for three readings. The committee will also adopt the July 21, 2026 minutes and handle routine procedural items.

• Policy 2604, 2026 Travel and Expense – recommendation to bring to next council meeting for approval
• Bylaw No. 341, 2026 Council Remuneration and Expenses – recommendation to bring to next council meeting for three readings
• Adoption of minutes from July 21, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting

Council - Regular

The District of Clearwater Council is holding its regular meeting on August 18, 2026. The main business is adopting three bylaws: one amending utility service fees and charges, and two establishing new water and sewer utility bylaws. Council will also hear a presentation from Trekor Metals, receive correspondence, and may move into a closed session for legal and land matters.

• Adoption of Bylaw No. 338, amending the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 109, 2013 for utility service calls and connections
• Adoption of Water Utility Bylaw No. 339, 2026
• Adoption of Sanitary Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 340, 2026
• Presentation by Trekor Metals on project details
• Correspondence includes a request for a speed limit change and a letter from Trans Mountain

Council - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt its agenda, consider any conflict-of-interest declarations, and hear a staff presentation from True Consulting on short-term rental options related to downtown zoning. No formal decisions on the rental options are listed; the presentation is for discussion.

• Staff presentation by True Consulting (Brianne McCourt) on short-term rental options for downtown zoning

Council - Regular

The Council will consider a staff report to amend the Fire Equipment and Personnel Deployment Policy. It will vote on a $25,000 budget amendment to fund the Clearwater Economic Development Roadmap project using a confirmed ETSI‑BC grant. The Council will issue Development Permit DP‑26‑02 for 447 Eden Road. It will give first, second and third readings of Bylaw No. 338 (utility service calls and connections fees) and of Water Utility Bylaw No. 339 and Sanitary Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 340, directing the latter two to be adopted at the next meeting.

• Amendment to Fire Equipment and Personnel Deployment Policy 2202 (approval required)
• Budget amendment of $25,000 for the Clearwater Economic Development Roadmap, funded by an ETSI‑BC grant
• Issuance of Development Permit DP‑26‑02 for 447 Eden Road (Lot C, District Lot 73, KDYD, Plan EPP78233; PID 030‑430‑488)
• First, second and third readings of Bylaw No. 338 to amend utility service calls and connections fees
• First, second and third readings of Water Utility Bylaw No. 339 and Sanitary Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 340, with direction to adopt at the next regular meeting

Council - Regular

Council will decide on a development variance permit at 589 Fawn Road, approve capital budget changes for the bike and dog parks, and authorize a dump trailer purchase for the FireSmart program. Other items include renewing a planning services contract with TNRD, adopting a fees and charges amendment bylaw, and approving the 2025 Statement of Financial Information.

• Development Variance Permit DVP-26-01 for 589 Fawn Road
• Bike park budget increase from $150,000 to $173,542
• Dog park budget decrease from $90,000 to $52,965
• Dump trailer purchase up to $15,000 from Fire Department Reserve
• Renewal of TNRD Planning Services Contract for 2027–2029

Council - Regular

Council will hear updates on several engineering projects, including a $3.555 million bridge erosion project and a water meter program with a contract being negotiated. They will consider a development variance permit for a property on Fawn Road and receive a delegation about taxi service. A notice of motion proposes a community meeting on trail naming and placemaking.

• Development Variance Permit DVP-26-01 at 589 Fawn Road
• $3,555,000 Clearwater River Bridge erosion project (contract awarded to Spider Mountain Excavators)
• Water meter program contract negotiation with Neptune Technologies
• Notice of Motion for a community meeting on trail naming and placemaking
• Taxi service delegation from North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre Society

Council - Regular

Council will decide on the 2026 Capital Road Program, including $1.48 million for crack-sealing and micro-paving on major roads. Adoption of the 2025 audited financial statements and the 2026 Annual Tax Rate Bylaw are also on the agenda. Two notices of motion propose trail naming/wayfinding enhancements and a 'Week of Whimsy' creative placemaking event. Council will hear a delegation from Taseko about its Yellowhead Project site investigation.

• $1,476,565 capital project for crack-sealing and micro-paving on Murtle Rd, ONT Hwy, Robson St, Musgrave, Tarren Dr, Mileen Dr, Riverview Cr, Ridge Drive, Lakeview Rd, and Harby Rd
• Adoption of 2025 audited financial statements presented by BDO Canada
• Adoption of 2026 Annual Tax Rate Bylaw No. 335
• Notice of Motion for community trail naming and placemaking features
• Notice of Motion for a 'Week of Whimsy' initiative with temporary community art installations

Select Committee - Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will review results of a community survey on proposed murals at Dutch Lake Beach and the Tennis Courts/Skate Park. They will discuss next steps including the artist selection process for the two mural projects. The committee will also explore a potential 'Week of Whimsy' initiative aligned with the Children's Art Festival.

• Review of 57-response community survey on mural themes and styles
• Direction on mural projects and artist selection process
• Discussion of 'Week of Whimsy' for Children's Art Festival
• Approval of March 12, 2026 meeting minutes

Council - Regular

The District of Clearwater Council will adopt the 2026-2030 Financial Plan and the 2026 Annual Tax Rate Bylaw. The agenda also includes staff reports on the Sportsplex, the Cenotaph relocation, and a contract for riprap construction at the Old North Thompson Highway Bridge.

• Adoption of 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw
• Adoption of 2026 Annual Tax Rate Bylaw
• Approval of Cenotaph relocation to 37 East parking lot
• Awarding of riprap construction contract to Spider Mountain Excavating Ltd.
• Approval of BC Transit 2026-2027 Annual Operating Agreement

Council - Special

Council will consider adopting a package of bylaws and a policy to regulate short-term rentals, including an omnibus amending bylaw, a public notice bylaw, and a temporary use permit policy. The framework aims to create a local approval pathway, a dedicated business licence, and stronger enforcement tools in response to provincial changes.

• Adopt Short-Term Rental Regulations and Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 333, 2026
• Adopt Public Notice Bylaw No. 334, 2026 to allow online notice for statutory notices
• Adopt Short-Term Rental Temporary Use Permit Policy with limits on guests and dwelling units
• Prohibits short-term rentals in tents, RVs, and on R-3 zoned land
• Requires wastewater assessment for properties without community sewer

Council - Regular

Council will adopt the Short‑Term Rental Regulations and Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 333, 2026 and the Public Notice Bylaw No. 334, 2026, reading each for the first, second and third times, and will adopt the Short‑Term Rental Temporary Use Permit Policy. The council will consider a FireSmart Community Funding application to the Union of BC Municipalities for up to $200,000. It will allocate $500 to the Rotary Club of Clearwater for the May Day parade and $2,000 to the Wells Gray Search and Rescue Society for a rope‑exercise, from the 2026 Community Grant budget. The council will also introduce the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 332, 2026 and receive a notice of motion to study development cost charge options.

• Short‑Term Rental Regulations and Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 333, 2026 (first, second, third readings) and Public Notice Bylaw No. 334, 2026 (first, second, third readings) plus adoption of the Short‑Term Rental Temporary Use Permit Policy
• Application to the Union of BC Municipalities for up to $200,000 under the 2026 FireSmart Community Funding and Supports Program
• $500 Community Grant to the Rotary Club of Clearwater for the May Day parade
• $2,000 Community Grant to the Wells Gray Search and Rescue Society for the Southern Interior Rope Exercise
• Introduction and readings of the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 332, 2026

Council - Regular

The council will consider and recommend issuing Cannabis Retail Licence CL-25-01 for the site at Unit C, 343 Clearwater Valley Road. It will adopt financial allocations moving $130,000 to the Financial Stability Reserve, $60,000 to the Roads Capital Reserve, and re‑allocate $135,000 from the Fire Capital Reserve. The council will also adopt amendments to Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 331 and adopt Bylaw No. 330 for the 2025‑2029 financial plan. Additionally, the council will postpone the Clearwater Canoe Regatta to 2027.

• Recommend issuance of Cannabis Retail Licence CL-25-01 at 343 Clearwater Valley Road
• Allocate $130,000 operating savings to Financial Stability Reserve; $60,000 special project savings to Roads Capital Reserve; re‑allocate $135,000 Fire Capital Reserve ($75k to Roads, $50k to Fire, $10k operating)
• Adopt Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 331 amendments 1‑4 and give third reading
• Postpone Clearwater Canoe Regatta event to 2027
• Adopt District of Clearwater Bylaw No. 330 (2025‑2029 Amended Five Year Financial Plan)

Select Committee - Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the November 26, 2025 meeting. Members will review the public‑engagement debrief and finalize virtual survey questions. They will plan next steps for a call for mural artists, set a timeline for the artist call and project milestones, and outline a communications strategy for promoting the call.

• Adoption of the March 12, 2026 agenda
• Adoption of minutes from the November 26, 2025 meeting
• Public‑engagement debrief and key findings
• Finalization of virtual survey questions
• Proposed timeline and communications plan for the 2026 mural artist call

Council - Regular

The Council will adopt the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. It will introduce and read the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 331 and refer it to a public hearing. The Council will also consider a cannabis retail licence application (CL‑25‑01) by authorizing a notice of intent and scheduling a public hearing. Additionally, the amended five‑year financial plan (Bylaw No. 330) will be read and given a third reading.

• Authorize mailing a “Notice of Intent” to owners within 100 m of 343 Clearwater Valley Road and advertise in the Clearwater Times for cannabis retail store Application CL‑25‑01
• Introduce District of Clearwater Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 331, 2026 and refer it to a public hearing
• Introduce and give a third reading to District of Clearwater Bylaw No. 330, 2026 – the 2025‑2029 Amended Five‑Year Financial Plan
• BC Farmers Market Association request for a letter of support for the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program
• Letter from MP Frank Caputo regarding Clearwater priorities (information only)

Council - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will recommend that Council adopt the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan. It will also direct staff to allocate $130,000 to the Financial Stability Reserve, $60,000 to the Roads Capital Reserve, and to repurpose $135,000 from the Fire Capital Reserve as specified. The agenda and minutes from the February 10 meeting will be adopted.

• Adopt the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan
• Allocate $130,000 to the Financial Stability Reserve
• Allocate $60,000 to the Roads Capital Reserve
• Repurpose $135,000 Fire Capital Reserve: $75,000 to Roads Capital Reserve, $50,000 to Fire Capital Reserve, $10,000 to operating expenses
• Adopt agenda and minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting

Council - Regular

The District of Clearwater Council will consider appointments for the 2026 General Local Election and a new remuneration policy for election officials. The meeting also includes proposals to urge the Province for stable FireSmart funding and improved highway safety funding in the Interior and Northern Health regions.

• Appointment of Alsid Prime as Chief Election Officer and Byron Johnson as Deputy Chief Election Officer
• Repeal of Policy No. 2205 and adoption of Policy No. 2601 (Election Official Remuneration Policy)
• SILGA Resolution proposal requesting stable, long-term funding for the FireSmart Community Funding & Supports program
• Notice of Motion to request provincial funding for highway upgrades and maintenance in Interior and Northern Health regions
• Review of the Fire Department Annual Report

Council - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a draft 5-year plan for playground and park amenities and receive direction on the 2026-2030 Financial Plan. The agenda also includes a presentation on the RCMP 2025 annual statistics and a request from the Vavenby Legion for a veterans crosswalk.

• Recommendation to develop a 5-year plan for playground and park amenities
• Request for Council direction on the 2026-2030 Financial Plan
• RCMP 2025 Annual Statistics Report
• Vavenby Legion veterans crosswalk proposal
• Rotary Club Kids Don't Float program presentation

Council - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting. Council members will review the Draft Official Community Plan for 2026 and consider the Capital Road Program 2026 report presented as a late item. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are for discussion and possible future action.

• Adopt the meeting agenda as presented
• Adopt minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held December 2, 2025
• Discuss the 2026 Draft Official Community Plan (OCP)
• Review the Capital Road Program 2026 report (late item)
• Adjourn the meeting

Council - Regular

The District of Clearwater Council will consider approving the 2026 capital and special project lists. The meeting also includes a review of community grant applications and a delegation from the Clearwater Aiuikai Society.

• Approval of 2026 capital project list, excluding Dog Park, Bike Park, Park Drive Lift Station, and Annual Roads projects
• Approval of 2026 special project list, excluding Zoning Bylaw Update and Intake Pond Maintenance
• Allocation of 2026 Community Grant Budget for cash and in-kind contributions
• Delegation from Clearwater Aiuikai Society & Aikido in Clearwater

Council - Regular

The District of Clearwater Council will consider supporting a grant application for a Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital helipad and introducing a 2025 Development Cost Charges bylaw. The meeting will also include presentations on land use designations and correspondence regarding provincial legislation.

• Support application for BC Air Access Program medivac helipad grant
• Introduce Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 327, 2025
• OCP Landuse Designation Presentation - TRUE Consulting
• Aikikai Society and Aikido Clearwater presentation
• Correspondence on Bill M216 Professional Reliance Act