Kamloops public meetings in 2022
18 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular (1:30 pm) / Public Hearing (7:00 pm)
The Council is considering several bylaws related to the North Shore Neighbourhood Plan, including tax exemptions and zoning changes. The agenda also includes discussions on cannabis retail fees, recreation facility charges, and a request for a closed meeting regarding law enforcement investigations.
- North Shore Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 22-4-20
- Zoning and OCP amendments for the North Shore Neighbourhood Plan
- Amendment to Cannabis Retail Store business licence fees
- Recreation Facilities Fees, Charges, and Regulations Bylaw No. 35-82
- Rezoning application for 1379 Columbia Street
Special Council
The Special Council meeting includes a request to move into a closed session. This session is intended for receiving advice subject to solicitor-client privilege.
- Request for a Closed Council Meeting under Community Charter Section 90(1)(i)
Regular
Council will receive a progress report on 2021 and 2022 motions regarding health, housing, and community security. The meeting also includes decisions on a road closure, tree protection amendments, and several development applications.
- Adoption of Road Closure and Removal of Dedication Bylaw No. 18-410 (adjacent to 852 and 876 Victoria Street)
- Introduction of Tree Protection Amendment Bylaw No. 50-2, 2022
- Rezoning application for 715 Franklin Road (REZ00764)
- Development Variance Permit applications for 671 Collingwood Drive, 12-3665 Westsyde Road, and 2626 Greenfield Avenue
- Report on 2021 and 2022 Council Motions regarding health, housing, safety, and security
Regular
The Council will consider development permits, a rezoning application, and an Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion. Other items include free downtown parking for December and a request for a closed meeting.
- Development Variance Permits for 693 Pleasant Street and 2545 Valleyview Drive
- Free downtown on-street parking for December 2022
- Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion application for 4085 Trans Canada Highway East
- Rezoning and Development Variance Permit for 2535 Elston Drive
- $8,000 contingency fund disbursement for winter services
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2023 provisional budget and the 2023–2027 Five-Year Financial Plan. The report outlines how inflation, supply chain issues, and previous council initiatives impact city funding and service delivery.
- Provisional impact on property taxation funding requirements of $7,054,230 (5.60%)
- Proposed $447,000 taxation impact to fund three additional RCMP members
- Annual $550,000 Asset Management Infrastructure Reserve funding
- Annual $440,000 Community Climate Action Plan funding
- Pilot program funding for the Clean, Team partnership with North Shore Business Improvement Association
Regular
The Council is reviewing several rezoning applications and development variance permits. The agenda also includes a liquor licence support resolution for 501 Lansdowne Street and appointments to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board.
- Liquor Licence Application for Alcohol Manufacturer’s Lounge at 501 Lansdowne Street
- Rezoning and OCP Amendment for 1525 Westerdale Drive
- Rezoning Application for 5020 Yellowhead Highway
- Rezoning Application for 1375 Ord Road
- Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board appointments for 7 Council members
Inaugural
The inaugural meeting of the City of Kamloops Council includes the swearing-in of the Mayor and Councillors. The Council will receive the official 2022 General Local Election results and the Deputy Mayor schedule for November and December 2022.
- Swearing-in of Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson and eight Councillors
- Declaration of 2022 General Local Election results
- Presentation of the November and December 2022 Deputy Mayor Schedule
- Election of School District #73 Trustees
Regular
The City of Kamloops Council is meeting to consider several development permits, liquor license applications, and grant applications. The agenda includes discussions on emergency preparedness funding and infrastructure projects.
- Liquor primary licence application for 405 Victoria Street (The Plaza Hotel)
- Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant application for $30,000
- Development Permit for 4-2049 Highland Place (requires $20,754 landscape security)
- Development Permit for 240 Larkspur Street (requires $39,875 landscape security)
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5-1-2954 for 3010 Westsyde Road
Development and Sustainability Committee
The Development and Sustainability Committee will review verbal reports regarding the Community Climate Action Plan and transit improvements. The meeting also includes updates on the Valleyview Frontage Road and the Kamloops Transit Third Party Taxi-Saver program.
- Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) verbal report
- Kamloops Transit Shelter Improvement Program update
- Valleyview Frontage Road directives update
- Kamloops Transit Third Party Taxi-Saver update
- Development Cost Charges (DCC) Engagement Group highlights
Community Relations and Administration Committee
The Community Relations and Administration Committee is reviewing the timeline for the 2022 Citizen Satisfaction Survey. The committee is also considering an agreement for the Voyent Alert! emergency system and discussing support for the annual Santa Claus Parade.
- Voyent Alert! Emergency Alert System service agreement with ICEsoft Technologies Inc.
- 2022 Citizen Satisfaction Survey data collection (Oct 18 – Nov 8, 2022)
- Santa Claus Parade support via in-kind contributions and staff wages
- Uji Sister City update
- External Relations update
Regular
The City Council will meet to discuss physician recruitment updates and potential amendments to the Film Permitting Bylaw. Additionally, Council is asked to adopt the North Shore Neighbourhood Plan and consider several new bylaws.
- Adoption of the North Shore Neighbourhood Plan
- Proposed Film Permitting Amendment Bylaw No. 35-97, 2022
- Development Variance Permit application for 1181 Raven Drive
- Permissive Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 22-2-154, 2022
- Adoption of Cross Connection Control Bylaw No. 12-71, 2022
Regular
The City Council is reviewing several administrative reports, including a Clean Team Pilot Project service agreement and permissive tax exemptions for local societies. The meeting also includes discussions on water and sewer utility rates and proposed zoning amendments for electric vehicle infrastructure and residential developments.
- Clean Team Pilot Project service agreement for $30,241
- Permissive tax exemptions for A Way Home Kamloops and Oncore Seniors Society
- Proposed Cross Connection Control Bylaw No. 12-71, 2022
- Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer Amendment Bylaws
- Zoning Amendment for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in residential developments
Community Services Committee
The Community Services Committee is reviewing quarterly reports from the RCMP and Fire Rescue. The committee also directed staff to create a bylaw requiring radio amplification systems in new or renovated high-rise buildings to assist first responders.
- Direction to develop a public safety radio in-building amplification systems bylaw
- Kamloops RCMP 2nd Quarter 2022 Status Report
- Kamloops Fire Rescue 2nd Quarter 2022 Report
- Graffiti Task Force Society presentation on 2021 cleaning statistics
Regular
The Council will review feasibility findings from the BC2030 Canadian Olympic Committee and consider a motion to research addiction and mental health treatment centers. The meeting also includes discussions on international student work hours and agricultural land use applications.
- Presentation of BC2030 Canadian Olympic Committee feasibility findings
- Agricultural Land Reserve Application No. ALR00048 at 2793 Sunset Drive
- Development Permit No. DPM00883 for 1403 Roper Place ($33,693 landscape security)
- Notice of motion to research addiction treatment and recovery centres
- Road Closure and Removal of Dedication Bylaw No. 18-409 near 795 Sherwood Avenue
Civic Operations Committee
The Civic Operations Committee is reviewing updates on cemetery services, trail vandalism, and pest management. Members are also considering mitigation strategies for tree damage at Riverside Park.
- Proposed construction zone in Riverside Park to be considered off-limits for future event setups
- Request for a detailed event-hosting infrastructure improvement plan for the Heritage House parking lot
- Update on Xget'tem' Trail vandalism and wire theft
- Update on Cemetery Pre-Need Services
- Integrated Pest Management Program update
Regular
The Council will review several rezoning applications, including projects on Valleyview Drive and East Trans-Canada Highway. They will also consider a grant application for rail safety improvements on Lorne Street and adopt multiple bylaws regarding waste, tickets, and housing.
- Rezoning application for 3200-3580 Valleyview Drive
- Rezoning and development permit for 1693 East Trans-Canada Highway
- Rail Safety Grant application for Lorne Street whistle cessation
- Solid Waste and Recyclables Amendment Bylaw No. 40-68, 2022
- Development Permit for 704 McGill Road ($191,993 landscape security)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is considering a recommendation to change how Business Improvement Associations (BIAs) report finances. The proposal would move from mandatory annual audits to mostly unaudited statements, requiring a full audit only during bylaw renewals or if Council requests one.
- Proposed BIA bylaw amendments regarding audited vs. unaudited financial statements
- Update on Cemetery Pre-Need Services following a moratorium on sales
- Investment Update memo for information
- Procurement Updates for Q1 and Q2 of 2022
- Discussion of 2023 Budget Assumptions and Class 4 Major Industry Tax Policy
Community Services Committee
The Committee is reviewing several quarterly reports and engagement group updates. A key recommendation is to direct staff to develop a bylaw for in-building radio amplification systems for first responders.
- Direction to develop a public safety radio in-building amplification systems bylaw
- Community Services Division Second Quarter Report 2022
- Kamloops Fire Rescue First Quarter Report 2022
- Social and Community Development Section Second Quarter Report 2022
- Graffiti Task Force Society delegation