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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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/217820/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20(10_00%20am)%20-%2018%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=D0DAEF35677B44F1AF2C5ACCDC9F4454", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1753" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Regular Meeting (1:30 pm)", "headline": "Council to vote on multiple rezoning and housing bylaws", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/217650/Regular%20Meeting%20(1_30%20pm)%20-%2011%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=9618921AEC1649CDAFC46F4233441266", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1752" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Committee of the Whole (1:30 pm)", "headline": "Police building borrowing of $160M and utility rate increases proposed", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/217454/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20(1_30%20pm)%20-%2028%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=4C42240ABAAB4D06813B779E6E95B3B9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1751" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "CANCELLED - Governance and Service Excellence Select Committee (9:00 am)", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1777" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "Safety and Security Select Committee (1:30 pm)", "headline": "Safety and Security Committee to review Q2 2026 interagency and corridor statistics", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/217407/Safety%20and%20Security%20Select%20Committee%20(1_30%20pm)%20.pdf?handle=ACEE9061341B4F37AD86286A77FCBC30", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1790" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Build Kamloops Select Committee - (1:30 PM)", "headline": "Committee recommends hiring a Campaign Manager for $40 M Build Kamloops fundraising", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/217236/Build%20Kamloops%20Select%20Committee%20-%20(1_30%20PM)%20-%202.pdf?handle=55B804B0903940FC9772B0B663E35CDA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1828" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Regular Meeting (1:30 pm) and Public Hearing (7:00 pm)", "headline": "Kamloops Council considers rezoning, tax exemptions, and city bylaws", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/217155/Regular%20Meeting%20(1_30%20pm)%20and%20Public%20Hearing%20(7.pdf?handle=7FB22DEC99104DFDACFA75AEF2C13BA2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1750" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "RESCHEDULED to July 21, 2026 - Build Kamloops Council Select Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1785" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Regular Meeting (1:30 pm)", "headline": "Council to vote on new temporary overnight shelter regulations", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/216835/Regular%20Meeting%20(1_30%20pm)%20-%2023%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=33CE35A49CE843518A35DA742A8C02E9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1749" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Regular Meeting (1:30 pm) and Public Hearing (7:00 pm)", "headline": "Council to decide on major redevelopment plan for Trans-Canada Highway West", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/216480/Regular%20Meeting%20(1_30%20pm)%20and%20Public%20Hearing%20(7.pdf?handle=6AA4A93AD69247CF9D47095C5EBA9FF9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1748" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee advances new Security Alarm Bylaw with fees", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/216371/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2002%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=5D3AF7FCDE3F41D1B30566A85CD924F8", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1747" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Regular Meeting (1:30 pm)", "headline": "Council considers rezoning for up to 630 units on Trans-Canada Highway West", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/216217/Regular%20Meeting%20(1_30%20pm)%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=9C0735B35A3741AC971C64AE90B671D3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1746" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Committee of the Whole (10:00 am)", "headline": "Committee recommends revising arts centre MOU to include diversity commitment", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/215915/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20(10_00%20am)%20-%2012%20May%202026.pdf?handle=AB0E674FA8CD4E61A40DD52333DD2283", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1745" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Economic Health Select Committee (1:30 pm)", "headline": "Building permits surge in Kamloops Q1 2026", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/215850/Economic%20Health%20Select%20Committee%20(1_30%20pm)%20-%2011.pdf?handle=67B57680346D4B54B02C0E25F513298B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1792" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Livability and Sustainability Select Committee (9:00 am)", "headline": "Committee to discuss Bird Canada shared micromobility service update", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/215847/Livability%20and%20Sustainability%20Select%20Committee%20.pdf?handle=F0AC853780334A349E64651A8A34336D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1780" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Regular Meeting (1:30 pm)", "headline": "Council to adopt key zoning amendment and related bylaws on May 5, 2026", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/215763/Regular%20Meeting%20(1_30%20pm)%20-%2005%20May%202026.pdf?handle=7D7932A21BC04D4380B2820272BED8A2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1744" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Committee of the Whole (1:30 pm)", "headline": "Committee to consider airport tax exemption and snow/ice policy changes", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/215521/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20(1_30%20pm)%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=EA4F8E35098E4EE3934461C1B81C101F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1743" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Governance and Service Excellence Select Committee (9:00 am)", "headline": "City of Kamloops reviews Q1 2026 procurement and operational strategies", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/215494/Governance%20and%20Service%20Excellence%20Select%20Commit.pdf?handle=5706EFA2186E4FE3AB6A742ABD2E61B8", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1776" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Safety and Security Select Committee (1:30 pm)", "headline": "Committee gets 2025 review of police, fire, and community safety", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/215496/Safety%20and%20Security%20Select%20Committee%20(1_30%20pm)%20.pdf?handle=100BE1F4BA014F5B869CBE7A579EF86F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1789" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Regular Meeting (3:00 pm)", "headline": "Council to adopt tax rates and housing agreement bylaws", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/215334/Regular%20Meeting%20(3_00%20pm)%20-%2021%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=2F2CAE4809AD425A8C9A6A0E4497E07C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1742" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Regular Meeting (1:30 pm) 14 Apr 2026", "headline": "Council to adopt 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 63‑3", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/215056/Regular%20Meeting%20(1_30%20pm)%2014%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=3C9582BFDCB34B65AE2808B9A26C6DB7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1740" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Build Kamloops Council Select Committee (1:30 pm)", "headline": "Committee to recommend finalizing arts centre MOU and board timeline", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/215031/Build%20Kamloops%20Council%20Select%20Committee%20(1_30%20p.pdf?handle=C2E672F4B5614801AD098F9D4DDF448F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1784" }, { "date": "2026-03-31", "body": "Committee of the Whole (1:30 pm)", "headline": "Committee reviews development charge exemptions and affordable housing funding options", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/214840/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20(1_30%20pm)%20-%2031%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=42AA2F0E311042D4AF7D916391E8DB69", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1739" }, { "date": "2026-03-30", "body": "Community to Community Forum", "headline": "Discussion of the Red Bridge Replacement project", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/214822/Community%20to%20Community%20Forum%20-%2030%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=577984CD52FB4C159F527B152A0250A0", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1814" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Regular Meeting (1:30 pm)", "headline": "Council pauses Kamloops Centre for the Arts and arena multiplex for a year", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/document/214705/Regular%20Meeting%20(1_30%20pm)%20-%2024%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=717C8FFBB6A3405AB2E62BA19B053FBE", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1738" } ] }