Kamloops public meetings in 2024
24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular (1:30 PM) / Public Hearing (7:00 pm)
The Kamloops City Council is meeting to consider adopting several bylaws, including water, sewer, and solid waste rate amendments, and multiple rezoning applications. They will also hear a delegation from Foundry Kamloops, a youth services project, and discuss a housing needs report and an electric scooter pilot project. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:00 pm on three zoning bylaw amendments.
- Adoption of Waterworks Amendment Bylaw No. 12-75, setting new water rates effective January 1, 2025 (e.g., $332.09 annual fixed capital charge for 20mm service)
- Adoption of Sanitary Sewer Amendment Bylaw No. 32-85 and Solid Waste, Recyclables, and Organics Amendment Bylaw No. 40-73
- Zoning amendments for 1680 Aberdeen Drive, 2001/2013/2019 Glenwood Drive, 1920 Copperhead Drive, 5874 Dallas Drive, and 1705 Pacific Way
- Public hearing on rezoning for 1744 Kelly Douglas Road (indoor virtual golf), small-scale multi-unit housing regulations, and liquor service until 3:00 am on New Year's Day
- Authorization to participate in provincial Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project and establish a shared-service agreement for e-scooter/e-bike rentals
Economic Health Select Committee - 09 Dec 2024 (1:30 PM)
The Economic Health Select Committee will hear two delegations: one from local business improvement associations and the chamber of commerce reviewing the 2024 Community Safety Report and discussing next steps, and another from the Sc.wén̓wen Economic Development Corporation and Azure Sustainable Fuels about economic development on Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc reserve lands, including the proposed 7 Mile Renewable Fuels Production Facility. The committee will also adopt minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting.
- Delegation from NSBIA, KCBIA, and Chamber of Commerce on 2024 Community Safety Report impacts and collaboration
- Delegation from SEDC, KIBDC, and Azure Sustainable Fuels on economic development and engagement opportunities
- Proposed 7 Mile Renewable Fuels Production Facility on TteS lands north of CN Junction Road
- Adoption of June 18, 2024 committee minutes
Special Council (2:00 PM)
This is a special council meeting with a land acknowledgement, civil discourse statement, and agenda approval. The main business is appointing a Deputy Mayor for December 2024 and hearing an address from Councillor Bill Sarai, followed by adjournment.
- Appointment of Deputy Mayor for December 2024
- Address by Councillor Bill Sarai
Livability and Sustainability Select Committee - 03 Dec 2024 (10:00 AM)
The Livability and Sustainability Select Committee will review a restoration plan for St. Andrew's on the Square, a heritage building damaged by fire in May 2024, and receive highlights from the Transportation Advisory Commission. The committee will also adopt minutes from its September 9, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes these two substantive items and routine procedural matters.
- St. Andrew's on the Square restoration plan: repairs expected to start early 2025, reopening targeted for summer/fall 2025
- Transportation Advisory Commission highlights: Red Bridge update, Pedestrian Crossing Upgrade Program, construction traffic plans
- Adoption of September 9, 2024 committee minutes
- Bike Valet pilot program: over 2,000 bicycles parked, $20,000 grant from BC Cycling Coalition (from minutes)
- Retrofit Assist program launching fall 2024 to help homeowners with energy efficiency (from minutes)
Build Kamloops Council Select Committee - 02 Dec 2024 (1:30 PM)
The Build Kamloops Council Select Committee is meeting to handle routine agenda items and member reports. The main substantive action is a recommendation to move into a closed meeting to discuss land acquisition or disposition and preliminary negotiations for municipal services, citing confidentiality provisions of the Community Charter.
- Closed meeting under Community Charter Section 90(1)(e) for land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation
- Closed meeting under Section 90(1)(k) for preliminary municipal service negotiations
- Closed meeting under Section 90(2)(b) for confidential information from provincial or federal negotiations
Safety and Security Select Committee - 28 Nov 2024 (2:00 PM)
The Safety and Security Select Committee will receive third-quarter 2024 updates from the Kamloops RCMP, Municipal Support Services, Community Services, Kamloops Fire Rescue, Emergency Management, and the Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition. The committee will also consider adopting the September 26, 2024 minutes and may move into a closed meeting for discussions on labour relations, property security, law enforcement, and preliminary service negotiations.
- RCMP Q3 report: break and enter to businesses down 55%, theft of motor vehicles down 19%, theft from motor vehicles down 61% year-over-year
- Break and enter to residences up 65% year-over-year
- Increase of 151% in enforcement due to overturning of decriminalization in public spaces
- Kamloops Fire Rescue Q3 report and Emergency Support Services Q3 update
- Closed meeting under Community Charter Sections 90(1)(c), (d), (f), (k)
Regular - 26 Nov 2024 (1:30 PM)
This is a regular City of Kamloops Council meeting with several development applications, bylaw readings, and administrative reports. Council will vote on issuing a development variance permit and a temporary use permit, introduce several zoning and utility bylaws, and consider authorizing public notices for rezonings. The agenda also includes a request to schedule a closed council meeting and a report on free downtown weekend parking for December 2024.
- Development Variance Permit DVP00670 for 2698 Thompson Drive
- Temporary Use Permit TUP00063 for 142 Tranquille Road (emergency shelter)
- Waterworks, Sanitary Sewer, and Solid Waste amendment bylaws (12-75, 32-85, 40-73)
- Rezoning applications for 1680 Aberdeen Drive, 2001/2013/2019 Glenwood Drive, and 1744 Kelly Douglas Road
- Free downtown weekend on-street parking for December 2024
Governance and Service Excellence Select Committee - 21 Nov 2024 (10:00 AM)
The Governance and Service Excellence Select Committee will discuss proposed updates to Council Procedure Bylaw No. 59, including removing Public Inquiries and other changes to improve meeting efficiency and civility. The committee will also hear a delegation from the Kamloops Mounted Patrol and consider rescinding the Class 4 Major Industry Tax Policy.
- Proposed 2024 Council Procedure Bylaw updates, including removing Public Inquiries and the Reading, and limiting delegations to two per meeting
- Delegation from Kamloops Mounted Patrol on activities over the past year
- Recommendation to rescind Council Policy No. GGL-27, Class 4 Major Industry Tax Rates
- 2024 Quarter 2 and 3 Procurement Memo
- Closed meeting under Community Charter Sections 90(1)(k), (1)(l), and (2)(b)
Committee of the Whole - 19 Nov 2024 (10:00 AM)
The Committee of the Whole will consider recommendations on the Civic Facilities Master Plan, including a $2,000,000 capital funding increase for civic facilities maintenance and adding two full-time staff positions. They will also discuss format changes to the Financial Plan Bylaw and confirm inclusions in the 2025-2029 provisional budget, such as RCMP members and reserve funding. The meeting includes adopting minutes from October 29, 2024.
- Recommendation to increase civic facilities capital maintenance funding by $2,000,000 from Asset Management (Infrastructure) Reserve
- Proposal to add two full-time equivalent staff (Facilities Architect/Engineer and Civic Operations/GIS Technologist) in 2025
- Financial Plan Bylaw format changes for 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan
- Confirm inclusion of Asset Management Reserve, CCAP Reserve, 5 additional RCMP members, and Build Kamloops contribution in 2025 provisional budget
- Adoption of October 29, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes
Regular (1:30 PM)
Kamloops City Council is deciding on several items, including adopting a purpose-built rental development tax exemption bylaw, a zoning amendment for 1450 Pearson Place, and proposed 2025 utility rate increases. Council will also consider a closed meeting request and receive reports on housing targets and a digital strategy.
- Adoption of Purpose-Built Rental Development Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 22-4-21
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 55-67 for 1450 Pearson Place
- Proposed 5% sewer, 15% water, and 5% solid waste rate increases for 2025
- Development Variance Permit for 2698 Thompson Drive
- Temporary Use Permit for 142 Tranquille Road
Committee of the Whole - 29 Oct 2024 (10:00 AM)
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the final Civic Facilities Master Plan and will recommend that Council increase capital maintenance funding for civic facilities by $2 million annually (to $3.5 million total) and add two full-time staff positions. The plan, funded by a $750,000 provincial grant, assessed 190 facilities with a replacement value of $1.5 billion. The committee will also consider holding a closed meeting for confidential matters.
- Recommendation to increase civic facilities capital maintenance funding by $2,000,000 annually, funded from the Asset Management (Infrastructure) Reserve
- Proposal to add two full-time staff: a Facilities Architect or Engineer and a Civic Operations/GIS Technologist in Q2 2025 budget
- Civic Facilities Master Plan summary: 190 facilities assessed, replacement value $1.5 billion, current maintenance budget at 0.10% of value
- Closed meeting under Community Charter sections 90(1)(c), (d), (f), (k) for labour relations, property security, law enforcement, and preliminary service negotiations
Regular - 22 Oct 2024 (1:30 PM)
Council will consider introducing a revitalization tax exemption bylaw for new purpose-built rental housing of 10+ units in core areas, along with updates to the Council Procedure Bylaw and several grant applications. The meeting also includes approving the 2025 meeting calendar and a request to hold a closed meeting on November 5, 2024.
- Purpose-Built Rental Housing Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 22-4-21, 2024
- 2025 Council Meeting Calendar approval
- Tranquille Road Active Transportation Grant application (up to $500,000)
- Green Municipal Fund tree planting application ($221,000)
- Brock Arena Ice Plant Replacement grant application
Build Kamloops Council Select Committee - 21 Oct 2024 (1:30 PM)
The Build Kamloops Council Select Committee will consider a staff recommendation to authorize designing the arena multiplex on Hillside Drive to a maximum of four rinks, based on site constraints and operational needs. The committee will also receive a verbal update on programming concepts for the multiplex and may enter a closed meeting to discuss land acquisition and municipal service negotiations.
- Recommendation to Council: authorize designing arena multiplex to maximum of four rinks
- Staff report concludes four-sheet layout is best fit for Hillside Drive site; six-sheet would require more earthworks and land acquisition
- Verbal report on programming concepts for arena multiplex by Sport, Recreation and Wellness Manager Holmes
- Closed meeting under Community Charter Section 90(1)(e) and (k) for land acquisition/disposition and municipal service negotiations
- Adoption of minutes from September 4, 2024 meeting
Regular (1:30 PM) / Public Hearing (7:00 pm)
Kamloops City Council will consider several items, including a decision on whether to use fireworks or drones for Canada Day 2025, and a rezoning application to allow a commercial daycare at 1510 9th Avenue. Council will also vote on a road closure bylaw for properties on Tranquille Road, and authorize grant applications for a watershed climate change adaptation study.
- Bylaw No. 18-412: Road closure and removal of dedication for 422/424 and 414 Tranquille Road
- Rezoning Application REZ00821: Site-specific rezoning of 1510 9th Avenue to allow commercial daycare in RM3 zone
- Canada Day 2025: Direction on fireworks (approx. $25,000) vs drone show (approx. $45,000)
- Watershed Climate Change Adaptation Study: $400,000 study, seeking grant support from UBCM and Ministry
- Closed Council Meeting scheduled for Oct 22, 2024, under Community Charter sections 90(1)(c), (g), (i), (k)
Safety and Security Select Committee - 26 Sep 2024 (10:00 AM)
The Safety and Security Select Committee will receive second-quarter 2024 updates from the RCMP, Municipal Support Services, Community Services, Kamloops Fire Rescue, and Emergency Support Services. The RCMP report highlights a 39% drop in business break-ins but a 32% rise in residential break-ins, plus a 21% increase in motor vehicle thefts. The committee will also consider going into a closed meeting for labour, property security, and law enforcement matters.
- RCMP Q2 2024: break and enter to businesses down 39%, residences up 32%
- Theft of motor vehicles up 21% in Q2 2024
- ReVOII program now has 21 participants, 11 in Kamloops, 5 in custody
- Fire Rescue Q2 report and Emergency Support Services Q2 update
- Closed meeting under Community Charter Sections 90(1)(c), (d), (f)
Regular - 24 Sep 2024 (1:30 PM)
Council will consider adopting two loan authorization bylaws for the Kamloops Centre for the Arts and an Arena Multiplex and Recreation Initiatives, following successful alternative approval processes. The meeting also includes decisions on permissive tax exemptions, a liquor licence for The Canadian Brewhouse, and a rezoning application for a daycare.
- Adopt Kamloops Centre for the Arts Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 57-1, 2024
- Adopt Arena Multiplex and Future Development Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 57-2
- Adopt permissive tax exemption bylaws for not-for-profits and places of worship
- Support liquor primary licence for The Canadian Brewhouse at 600-1320 Trans-Canada Highway West, with 426-person capacity and set hours
- Introduce rezoning bylaw for 1510 9th Avenue to allow a commercial daycare in RM3 zone
Regular (1:30 PM) / Public Hearing (7:00 pm)
The Kamloops City Council will decide on several bylaws and reports, including a $11.9 million application to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's Housing Accelerator Fund to boost housing supply. The agenda also includes adoption of zoning and official community plan amendments, permissive tax exemptions for not-for-profits and places of worship, and a public hearing on multiple rezoning and covenant discharge applications. Delegations will address seniors' issues, literacy programs, and a 4-H event.
- Application for $11.9M from CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund to remove housing barriers
- Adoption of OCP and zoning amendments for 5885 Todd Road (multi-unit development)
- Adoption of zoning amendment for 1893 Trans-Canada Highway East
- Permissive tax exemption bylaws for not-for-profits and places of worship
- Public hearing on rezoning 2550 Ord Road from Agricultural to RM4 for multi-unit development
Livability and Sustainability Select Committee - 09 Sep 2024 (11:00 AM)
The Livability and Sustainability Select Committee will receive verbal updates on the Bike Valet, Retrofit Assist Program, and E-Kick Scooter Pilot Program, along with reports from the Transportation Advisory Commission, Active Transportation Engagement Group, and Social and Community Development. The committee will also adopt minutes from the June 4, 2024 meeting. No formal decisions are on the agenda; items are for discussion and information.
- Verbal report on Bike Valet service
- Verbal report on Retrofit Assist Program
- Verbal report on E-Kick Scooter Pilot Program
- Transportation Advisory Commission highlights (June 5, 2024 meeting)
- Active Transportation Engagement Group survey results (82% agree plan is significant improvement)
Build Kamloops Council Select Committee (1:30 PM)
The Build Kamloops Council Select Committee is meeting to receive verbal reports from four working groups (Finance, User Engagement, Communications, and Concept Development) and to adopt minutes from the July 22, 2024 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Adoption of July 22, 2024 meeting minutes
- Verbal report from Finance Working Group (Corporate Services Director Hallinan)
- Verbal report from User Engagement Working Group (Deputy CAO McCorkell)
- Verbal report from Communications Working Group (Communications Manager Rodrigue)
- Verbal report from Concept Development Working Group (Civic Operations Director Fretz)
Regular - 27 Aug 2024 (1:30 PM)
Kamloops City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including adopting two bylaws, authorizing public hearings for rezoning and covenant changes, and approving a transit service expansion with BC Transit. They will also consider permissive tax exemptions for not-for-profit and worship properties, and schedule a closed meeting.
- Adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 55-62 for 607 Porterfield Road, allowing up to four units (two single-family dwellings with suites).
- Adopt Solid Waste, Recyclables, and Organics Amendment Bylaw No. 40-72 (bear-resistant carts).
- Authorize public hearing for rezoning 1450 Pearson Place to permit a 325 m² counselling and therapy office.
- Authorize public notice for rezoning 327 Fortune Drive, 321 Fortune Drive, and 285 Leigh Road to RM4, allowing up to 54 units.
- Authorize MOU with BC Transit for 13,800 additional conventional transit hours and 1,300 custom transit hours, starting September 2025.
Regular - 13 Aug 2024 (1:30 PM)
Kamloops Council will decide on several items, including a rezoning application for 2550 Ord Road to allow a future multi-unit development, and a bylaw amendment to fund and purchase 300 bear-resistant garbage carts. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes, a request for a closed meeting, and routine administrative items.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 55-66 for 6411 Dallas Drive to be read and adopted
- OCP and rezoning applications for 2550 Ord Road to change from Agricultural to Urban and RM4 zoning
- Investment of $65,000 for 245 L bear-resistant carts funded through Solid Waste Reserve
- Initial purchase of 300 bear-resistant garbage carts
- Request to schedule a Closed Council Meeting on August 27, 2024
Regular - 30 Jul 2024 (1:30 pm)
Council will consider authorizing the Alternative Approval Process for two loan authorization bylaws (Kamloops Centre for the Arts and Arena Multiplex and Recreation Initiatives), setting the elector response deadline and approving forms. It will also decide on several development permits, zoning amendments, and other administrative items.
- Alternative Approval Process for Loan Authorization Bylaws 57-1 and 57-2, with 87,131 eligible electors and 10% threshold of 8,713
- Development Variance Permit DVP00666 for 1775 Pratt Road to reduce lot frontage from 76m to 20m
- Adoption of Bylaws 51-2 (Development Permit Procedure), 51-3 (Application Fees), and 3-46 (Bylaw Enforcement Delegation)
- Zoning amendments for 635 McGowan Avenue, 959-977 St. Paul Street, 360 Columbia Street, and 607 Porterfield Road
- Development permits with landscape security: $21,685 (McGowan), $68,000 (St. Paul), $706,025 (Columbia)
Build Kamloops Council Select Committee (9:00 am)
The Build Kamloops Council Select Committee will consider adopting minutes from its June 4, 2024 meeting, receive updates on the upcoming Build Kamloops Celebration of the Arts, and review options for an alternative approval process. The committee will also hear verbal reports from liaison and working groups and may move into a closed meeting to discuss preliminary negotiations for a municipal service.
- Build Kamloops Celebration of the Arts event on July 29, 2024 at 393 Seymour Street, with proceeds by donation to local arts organizations
- Alternative Approval Process options based on practices from Kelowna, Prince George, North Vancouver, and Kitimat-Stikine
- Closed meeting under Community Charter Section 90(1)(k) for preliminary negotiations on a municipal service
Regular (9:30 am) / Public Hearing (7:00 pm)
Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting bylaws to rezone the Pineridge Golf Course (4725 Trans-Canada Highway East) for up to 450 residential units, a park, and open space. They will also decide on several other rezoning and development permit applications, delegate authority for development permits, and discuss business improvement areas and extreme heat planning.
- Public hearing and adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw 46-23 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 55-54 for 4725 Trans-Canada Highway East (Pineridge Golf Course) to allow up to 450 residential units
- Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 55-48 (887 Lolo Street) and 55-52 (660 Stansfield Road)
- Rezoning and development permits for 635 McGowan Avenue, 959-977 St. Paul Street, 360 Columbia Street, 607 Porterfield Road, 1775 Pratt Road, and 3035 Airport Road
- Introduction of North Shore and East Kamloops Business Improvement Area bylaws with counter-petition deadline of August 23, 2024
- Delegation of bylaw enforcement authority and development permit issuance