Kamloops, BC

Livability and Sustainability Select Committee (9:00 am)

CANCELLED - Economic Health Select Committee (1:30 pm)

Regular Meeting (1:30 pm) and Public Hearing (7:00 pm)

Regular Meeting (1:30 pm)

Committee of the Whole (10:00 AM)

Regular Meeting (1:30 pm) and Public Hearing (7:00 pm)

Committee of the Whole (10:00 am)

Regular Meeting (1:30 pm)

Inaugural Council Meeting (7:00 pm)

Regular Meeting (1:30 pm) 10 Nov 2026

Committee of the Whole (10:00 am)

Regular Meeting (1:30 pm) and Public Hearing (7:00 pm)

Committee of the Whole (10:00 am)

Regular Meeting (1:30 pm)

Committee of the Whole (10:00 am)

The Committee of the Whole will consider recommendations from the Truck Route Network Study and Seymour Street Conversion Study, including funding short-term projects and applying for a grant. They will also receive a verbal update on Safety Division achievements and may move into a closed meeting for preliminary negotiations on a municipal service.

• Include short-term truck route and Seymour Street conversion items in 2027-2031 Five-Year Financial Plan
• Apply for Trade Diversification Corridor Fund for Ord Road dangerous goods route improvements
• Bring forward Traffic Bylaw and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Bylaw changes after Ord Road work
• Update Transportation Plan with medium- and long-term study items
• Request to enter closed meeting under Community Charter Section 90(1)(k)

Regular Meeting (1:30 pm)

Kamloops City Council will consider adopting several zoning and housing bylaws, including for properties on Battle Street, Hugh Allan Drive, and Centre Avenue. They will also discuss a liquor licence expansion for Kamloops Virtual Golf, a housing agreement for affordable rental housing, and an Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and a request to schedule a closed meeting.

• Liquor licence amendment for Kamloops Virtual Golf at 141 Lorne Street to expand to 220 m² and 50 persons
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 55-119 and No. 55-120 (772 Battle Street West)
• Adoption of Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 64-13 (772 Battle Street West)
• Adoption of Development Cost Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 48-105
• Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 64-12 for social and affordable rental housing at 523 Columbia Street

Committee of the Whole (1:30 pm)

The Committee of the Whole is discussing a $160 million loan amendment for the Kamloops Police Services Building and proposed utility rate increases for 2027: a 10% rise in waterworks fees and a 3% rise in sanitary sewer fees. The committee will also consider changing the start date for base charges on water and sewer bills, and receive an update on the Council Strategic Plan with no action required.

• Recommendation to amend Police Services Building Loan Authorization Bylaw to borrow $160 million
• Two options for elector approval of the police building borrowing: alternative approval process in Q1 2027 or referendum concurrent with 2026 general local election
• Proposed 10% increase in waterworks fees for 2027 via Fees and Charges Bylaw amendment
• Proposed 3% increase in sanitary sewer fees for 2027 via Fees and Charges Bylaw amendment
• Proposed changes to Sanitary Sewer Bylaw and Waterworks Bylaw to start base charges at water meter permit instead of installation

CANCELLED - Governance and Service Excellence Select Committee (9:00 am)

Safety and Security Select Committee (1:30 pm)

The Safety and Security Select Committee is meeting to receive updates on community safety initiatives. The agenda includes reports on the Interagency Supports Table, graffiti, and protective services corridor statistics.

• Kamloops Interagency Supports Table Q2 2026 Update
• Graffiti Update
• Protective Services Corridor Q2 2026 Statistics
• Adoption of April 27, 2026 meeting minutes

Build Kamloops Select Committee - (1:30 PM)

The Build Kamloops Select Committee will consider a recommendation to create a dedicated Campaign Manager position to lead the $40 million philanthropic campaign for the Kamloops Centre for the Arts and the Kamloops Arena Multiplex. The committee will also adopt the minutes from its April 13 2026 meeting and discuss a draft Memorandum of Understanding with the Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society, including a diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment. A closed‑committee meeting is scheduled to address confidential negotiations under Community Charter Section 90.

• Adopt minutes from the April 13 2026 Build Kamloops Select Committee meeting
• Recommend hiring a Campaign Manager to advance the $40 million Build Kamloops fundraising campaign
• Discuss revision of the draft Memorandum of Understanding with the Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society to add DEI commitments
• Provide a financial update on the Kamloops Arena Multiplex project
• Approve a closed‑committee meeting for confidential negotiations under Community Charter Section 90

Regular Meeting (1:30 pm) and Public Hearing (7:00 pm)

The City of Kamloops Council will review several legislative amendments including security alarm systems, fees, and parks. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding hotel development and zoning updates.

• Development Variance Permit DVP00692 for 2690 and 2696 Thompson Drive
• Airport Development Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 22-4-23, 2026
• Security Alarm System Bylaw No. 10-43, 2026
• Rezoning Application REZ00867 for 772 Battle Street West
• Public Hearing: Hotel development rezoning at 1475 Hugh Allan Drive

RESCHEDULED to July 21, 2026 - Build Kamloops Council Select Committee

Regular Meeting (1:30 pm)

Council will decide on approving the 2025 Annual Municipal Report, adopt several bylaws including sign regulations and a housing agreement, consider zoning amendments for density and building heights, a rezoning for 1475 Hugh Allan Drive, and a development variance for Thompson Drive. They will also consider supporting a liquor licence hours change for Night Shift on 5th, an ALR application for Yellowhead Highway, a tax exemption for airport development, and a joint climate adaptation application with Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc. Additionally, they will vote on new temporary overnight sheltering regulations by amending parks and fees bylaws.

• Temporary overnight sheltering regulations (Parks and Public Lands Amendment Bylaw No. 35-104, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 44-23)
• Rezoning and development permit for 1475 Hugh Allan Drive (REZ00698, DPM00734)
• Development variance permit for 2690 and 2696 Thompson Drive (DVP00692)
• Liquor licence hours change for Night Shift on 5th at 130 5th Avenue (opening time from 7 pm to 5 pm)
• Airport Development Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 22-4-23

Regular Meeting (1:30 pm) and Public Hearing (7:00 pm)

Council will consider rezoning and official community plan amendments for three properties at 2440-2600 Trans-Canada Highway West to allow light industrial, commercial, residential, and park uses. Also up for votes are loan authorization bylaws for 965 McMaster Way and Tranquille Phase III, a housing agreement for affordable rental at 535 Columbia Street, and a bylaw regulating election signs. A public hearing will be held on a rezoning for a vape business at 8th Street.

• Rezoning and OCP amendment for 2440-2600 Trans-Canada Highway West to enable mixed-use development with up to 900 residential units
• Loan authorization bylaws for 965 McMaster Way and Tranquille Phase III (amounts not specified)
• Housing agreement bylaw for affordable market rental housing at 535 Columbia Street
• Development variance permits for 1732 Happyvale Avenue and 132 Seymour Street
• Notice of motion exploring a bylaw requiring cooling in rental units during extreme heat

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a new Security Alarm Bylaw (No. 10-43) with associated fee and ticket amendments, directing staff to bring it to Council. Delegations include an internal audit of procurement and contracting by BDO Canada and a project review report from Turnbull Construction. Other items include an update on the Child Care Action Plan and setting advocacy priorities for the UBCM convention.

• Security Alarm Bylaw No. 10-43, including false alarm fees and municipal ticket amendments
• Presentation of internal audit of procurement and contracting by BDO Canada LLP
• Turnbull Construction project review report on City projects
• Child Care Action Plan engagement update
• Quarterly advocacy report and UBCM meeting requests for 2026 convention

Regular Meeting (1:30 pm)

Council will vote on introducing an Official Community Plan amendment and rezoning for 2440-2600 Trans-Canada Highway West, allowing up to 630 multi-unit dwellings. It also considers a $400,000 FireSmart grant, a transit fare increase, and a road closure at 393 Seymour Street. Multiple other rezoning applications and a density regulation update are on the agenda.

• Rezoning for 2440-2600 Trans-Canada Highway West allowing up to 270 units in C1 zone and 630 in RM4 zone
• Accepting $400,000 FireSmart grant plus $75,000 for fuel mitigation
• Council to decide on advancing transit fare increases (Option to move 2027 or 2029 increases to 2026)
• Adoption of Housing Agreement Bylaw for 871 Westminster Avenue
• Adoption of new Snow and Ice Control Policy rescinding two previous policies

Committee of the Whole (10:00 am)

This committee meeting reviews annual departmental reports for 2025, which are for information only. A key recommendation directs staff to revise the draft Memorandum of Understanding with the Kamloops Centre for the Arts to include a diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment, and to finalize it for Council approval. The committee also considers a request for a letter of support for continued intercity bus service from Ebus and Red Arrow.

• Recommendation to revise MOU with Kamloops Centre for the Arts to include diversity, equity, and inclusion clause
• Staff to continue working with arts society to finalize MOU and establish new operating society
• Request for letter of support for continued intercity bus service from Ebus and Red Arrow
• Staffing report shows 56.39 CUPE FTE increase and 28.32 combined Management/Exempt FTE increase from 2020-2026
• SOFI report comparison shows discrepancies between reported compensation increases and actual wage increases

Economic Health Select Committee (1:30 pm)

The Economic Health Select Committee receives informational updates on building permit and business licence statistics, and development cost charges engagement highlights. No formal decisions or votes are expected at this meeting.

• Year-to-date building permit construction value: $106.8M (up from $47.5M in 2025)
• 135 building permit units issued Q1 2026, up from 26 in 2025, driven by large apartment projects
• 352 new business licences issued Jan–Apr 2026, up from 262 in same period 2025
• Development Cost Charges Engagement Group highlights presented with no action required

Livability and Sustainability Select Committee (9:00 am)

The Livability and Sustainability Select Committee will receive updates on several city programs, including the Age-Friendly Planning Table, the Riverside Park Skating Loop, multi-family organics collection, transportation advisory highlights, and Bird Canada's shared micromobility service. No action is required on these items. The committee will also consider a motion to hold a closed meeting for preliminary negotiations on a potential municipal service.

• Update on Bird Canada’s shared micromobility service program in Kamloops
• Riverside Park Skating Loop update
• Multi-family organics collection update
• Transportation Advisory Commission highlights
• Closed meeting under Community Charter for preliminary service negotiations

Regular Meeting (1:30 pm)

The Kamloops City Council will consider and vote on several bylaws, including the adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 55-108, which has already received Ministry approval. Other items include a tax‑exemption amendment for purpose‑built rental development (Bylaw No. 22-4-22) and introductions of amendments to development cost charges, road closure, and a zoning change for 1830 Qu’Appelle Boulevard. The meeting also includes a request to schedule a closed council session later in the month.

• Adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 55-108 (approved by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit on April 10, 2026)
• Adopt Purpose‑Built Rental Development Revitalization Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 22-4-22
• Introduce and read Development Cost Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 48-104 first, second, and third times
• Introduce and read Road Closure and Removal of Dedication Bylaw No. 18-423 first, second, and third times
• Read and adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 55-111 for 1830 Qu’Appelle Boulevard

Committee of the Whole (1:30 pm)

The Committee of the Whole will hear a strategic plan update from Venture Kamloops and make recommendations on two major administrative reports. One report proposes rescinding existing snow and ice control policies and adopting a new policy that changes active transportation service levels. The other report presents options for a revitalization tax exemption bylaw for the Kamloops Airport, including a 10-year or 5-year exemption period.

• Delegation from Venture Kamloops presenting 2026 strategic plan update
• Rescind two snow/ice policies and adopt new Council Policy No. CO-1
• Change active transportation service levels for snow accumulation and response time
• Option to create tax exemption bylaw for Kamloops Airport; three duration options (10-year, 5-year, stepped)
• Minimum new improvement value of $100,000 for airport tax exemption eligibility

Governance and Service Excellence Select Committee (9:00 am)

The Governance and Service Excellence Select Committee is reviewing several staff memos regarding city operations and procurement. No formal actions are required for the primary agenda items, which focus on fleet management, infrastructure delivery, and voter engagement.

• Contract for bulk fuel supply with 4Refuel Canada LP for $14,000,000
• Joint Services Agreement with City of Kelowna for $3,000,000
• Pay parking management contract with Precise ParkLink Inc. for $1,500,000
• Yard waste management contract with Arrow Transportation Systems Ltd. for $1,200,000
• Review of internal vs. contracted long-line pavement markings

Safety and Security Select Committee (1:30 pm)

The Safety and Security Select Committee receives several informational updates on protective services, including the 2025 year-in-review, first-quarter 2026 statistics for the Protective Services Corridor, graffiti trends, the FireSmart program, interagency supports, and a Kamloops policing comparison. No action is required on any item; the meeting is primarily for review and discussion.

• 2025 Year-in-Review in Protective Services covers RCMP body-worn camera backlog, records processing, and Community Services Officer expansion
• Protective Services Corridor First Quarter 2026 Statistics provided
• Graffiti update on intervention, prevention, and response initiatives
• FireSmart Program update on wildfire mitigation efforts
• Kamloops Policing Comparison memo comparing local policing data

Regular Meeting (3:00 pm)

The City of Kamloops Council will consider adopting tax rates and a housing agreement bylaw. The meeting also includes a public submission on a temporary use permit and scheduling requests for closed council meetings.

• Tax Rates Bylaw No. 63-3, 2026
• Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 64-10, 2026 (969 St. Paul Street)
• Temporary Use Permit Application No. TUP00065 (142 Tranquille Road)
• Request for Closed Committee of the Whole Meeting (April 28, 2026)
• Request for Closed Council Meeting (May 5, 2026)

Regular Meeting (1:30 pm) 14 Apr 2026

The council will consider adopting the 2025 audited financial statements and authorizing the 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 63‑3 to be introduced and read three times. It will also vote on several zoning amendment bylaws, including Bylaw No. 55‑107 and Bylaw No. 55‑110 for 821 McGill Road, and adopt the City Financial Plan Bylaw No. 16‑331. Additional items include alternative approval processes for loan authorizations at 965 McMaster Way and the Tranquille Phase III project, and a housing agreement bylaw for 969 St. Paul Street.

• Adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 55‑107 (approved by Ministry of Transportation and Transit)
• Introduce and read Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 55‑110 for 821 McGill Road
• Adopt City of Kamloops Financial Plan Bylaw No. 16‑331
• Authorize Tax Rates Bylaw No. 63‑3 to be introduced and read three times for 2026
• Approve alternative approval processes for 965 McMaster Way and Tranquille Phase III loan authorizations

Build Kamloops Council Select Committee (1:30 pm)

The Build Kamloops Select Committee discusses and will recommend to Council that staff finalize a memorandum of understanding with the Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society and continue working to establish a new society to operate the centre. They also receive informational updates on the Build Kamloops projects (arts centre and arena multiplex) and a financial update on the arena multiplex. A closed session is planned for negotiations on a municipal service.

• Recommendation to Council to finalize MOU with Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society
• Initial construction tender packages released for arts centre substructure
• Arena multiplex procurement completed, validation phase underway with site grading challenges
• Staggered arena multiplex build: first three ice sheets operational, then Memorial Arena decommissioned and fourth sheet built using reclaimed materials
• Closed meeting under Community Charter for negotiation discussions

Committee of the Whole (1:30 pm)

The Committee of the Whole will recommend that Council direct staff to consider changes to the Development Cost Charges Bylaw definition of not‑for‑profit rental housing, with two options to amend or remove the exemption. It will also examine four possible revenue sources for the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund, including profit‑sharing, cash‑in‑lieu contributions, a fee‑based registry, and taxation. Additionally, the Committee will recommend updates to Council Policy No. EDS‑19 regarding allocation of reserve‑fund monies. Finally, the Committee will recommend amendments to Traffic Bylaw No. 23‑30, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 44‑14, and Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 43‑15 to adjust parking rates, fines, and event parking.

• Option A or B to amend or remove the not‑for‑profit rental housing exemption in the Development Cost Charges Bylaw
• Four revenue options for the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund: 15% profit‑sharing, cash‑in‑lieu for density bonuses, fee‑based registry for residential suites, or taxation
• Option A or B to update Council Policy No. EDS‑19 on allocation of affordable‑housing reserve funds
• Proposed amendments to Traffic Bylaw No. 23‑30, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 44‑14, and Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 43‑15 to change parking rates, fines, and event parking

Community to Community Forum

The Community to Community Forum will discuss the planned Red Bridge Replacement, heritage conservation matters, the City Housing update, and TḰEMLÚPS TE SECWÉPEMC economic development initiatives. Additional agenda items include celebrations and events, a river safety update, and a roundtable discussion. The meeting will conclude with closing remarks and adjournment.

• Red Bridge Replacement
• Heritage Conservation
• City Housing Update
• TḰEMLÚPS TE SECWÉPEMC Economic Development
• River Safety Update

Regular Meeting (1:30 pm)

The council will consider several financial and procedural items, including authorizing a $405,637.35 levy for the East Kamloops Business Improvement Association and adopting a Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw. A motion seeks to postpone the Kamloops Centre for the Arts and arena multiplex projects for one year, suspending related procurement and construction activities. The council also proposes moving the April 21 meeting to the Kia Lounge with a $5,250 allocation for technical support and will discuss a zoning amendment for 821 McGill Road.

• Authorize $405,637.35 levy for East Kamloops Business Improvement Association (Bylaw No. 61)
• Adopt Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 66-5
• Motion to postpone/delay Kamloops Centre for the Arts and arena multiplex projects for one year
• Proposed calendar change: April 21 meeting at Kia Lounge, Sandman Centre with $5,250 for technical support
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. REZ00854 and Development Permit No. DPM01103 for 821 McGill Road

Regular Meeting (1:30 PM) and Public Hearing (7:00 pm)

City Council will decide on funding for two Business Improvement Associations and review several zoning and development bylaws. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding transit-oriented areas and home-based business regulations.

• Authorization of $375,553 levy for Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association
• Authorization of $379,525.78 levy for North Shore Business Improvement Association
• Development Variance Permit No. DVP00684 for 381 Maple Street
• Grant application for $200,000 for the Local Government Development Approvals Program
• Public hearings for Zoning Bylaw Amendments ZBA00115 and ZBA00114

CANCELLED - Economic Health Select Committee (1:30 pm)

Committee of the Whole - (1:30 PM)

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting. It will receive administrative reports on codes, the council governance framework, the strategic plan, advocacy updates and technology. Two select‑committee reports will be discussed: one recommending the citizen satisfaction survey continue on a two‑year cycle with the next survey in spring 2027, and another asking staff to propose options for an updated budgeting process that could increase annual non‑profit city grant opportunities.

• Adopt minutes of the February 10, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Governance and Service Excellence report – recommend keeping the every‑two‑year citizen satisfaction survey, next survey in spring 2027
• Livability and Sustainability report – recommend staff develop options for an updated budgeting process for incremental non‑profit city grant increases
• Administrative reports on codes and approval process, council governance framework, strategic plan update, advocacy update, and technology update
• Roundtable discussion (no specific items listed)

Regular Meeting (1:30 pm)

The Kamloops City Council will consider several bylaws, including a zoning amendment correction (Bylaw No. 55-109) and the Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw No. 4-35, and will vote on a development variance permit for 381 Maple Street. The council will also approve scheduling of closed and open committee meetings for early March and allocate staff resources for intergovernmental advocacy and travel from the 2026 budget.

• Introduce and read Zoning Amendment Correction Bylaw No. 55-109, 2026
• Introduce and read Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw No. 4-35, 2026
• Authorize notice of intent to consider Development Variance Permit No. DVP00684 for 381 Maple Street
• Authorize a Closed Committee of the Whole on March 3, 2026 at 11:00 am
• Authorize staff meetings with provincial and federal ministers and allocate travel funds from the 2026 Council budget

Livability and Sustainability Select Committee (1:30 pm)

The Livability and Sustainability Select Committee is discussing long-term cemetery planning regarding green burials and a 10-year review of the 2015 Food and Urban Agriculture Plan. The body is also receiving updates from several community engagement groups and the Transportation Advisory Commission.

• Green Burial long-term cemetery planning considerations
• 10-Year Review of the 2015 Food and Urban Agriculture Plan
• 2026 Social and Community Development Grants update
• Accessibility Engagement Group update
• Kamloops Heritage and Arts and Culture Engagement Group updates